Industry Articles
Wednesday, 06 August 2014 00:00
Century Downs Construction Update (August 6)
Construction in Balzac is proceeding well. You can see that we have begun to go vertical. The track itself has been rough graded and you can see the outline now.…
Friday, 25 July 2014 00:00
Part-Time Project Assistant - Racetrack Programs
The Continuing Education Department has an opportunity available for a part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) Racetrack Programs' Project Assistant. The successful candidate will work directly with and under supervision…
Friday, 25 July 2014 00:00
Part-Time Safety Officer - Exercise Rider And Jockey Program
The Continuing Education Department has an opportunity available for a part-time Safety Officer. The Safety Officer is needed for the month of March 2015, Monday to Friday for approximately 3…
Friday, 18 July 2014 00:00
Contract Instructor(s) - Certified Groom Training Program
Continuing Education has an opportunity available for a Certified Groom Training Program Instructor(s) for the period of January 2015 to June 2015 - specific dates to be confirmed. Program delivery…
Monday, 14 April 2014 00:00
Canadian Derby Wins Best Live Sports Production
THE ALBERTA FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDSThe Alberta Horse Racing and Breeding Industry received a Rosie award from the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA) for Best Live Sports Event Production…
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Tuesday, 18 March 2014 00:00
Century Downs Construction Update
Yesterday was a very good day for the Alberta horse racing and breeding industry in Alberta. Heavy equipment began work to the new racetrack site in Balzac. The pad under…
Tuesday, 04 March 2014 11:02
The School Where Dreams Are Born: 2014 Exercise Rider Program Under Way
Some of the most highly regarded and revered people within the thoroughbred industry are our gallop people and jockeys. There is nothing more breath taking than watching the partnership of…
Tuesday, 17 December 2013 10:47
EXERCISE RIDER INSTRUCTOR - Old College
EXERCISE RIDER and JOCKEY TRAINING PROGRAM - CONTINUING EDUCATION The Olds College Continuing Education department has an opportunity available for a contract instructor for the Exercise Rider & Jockey Training…
Monday, 16 December 2013 09:14
Calgary Licensing Office Holiday Hours
HORSE RACING ALBERTA Calgary Licensing Office Holiday Hours
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 10:27
Canada Horse Racetrack and Casino (video update)
CALGARY, Alberta – United Horsemen of Alberta and Century Casinos announced today they will be building a racetrack and casino. The project, which will be called “Century Downs Racetrack and…
Tuesday, 08 October 2013 00:00
Upcoming Groom and Exercise Rider programs at Olds College
Do you have a need for speed? The Olds College Race Horse Groom Training Program and Exercise Rider and Jockey Training Program are looking for students for the 2013/2014 school…
Wednesday, 21 August 2013 00:00
HRA Board Report
Horse Racing Alberta Board met in Edmonton Derby week. Board Meeting and Industry Dialogue Sessions were hosted at Northlands Park. Our thanks to all Northlands Park Management and Staff who assisted in…
Wednesday, 31 July 2013 11:23
BRING A FRIEND National Challenge
Do you have some friends who’ve never been to the track or haven’t been in a really long time? Here’s your chance to invite them out and host them during…
Friday, 05 July 2013 13:08
Horse Industry of Alberta Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Generic Liquid Ivermectin produced in Alberta offers significant savings to the horse industry Airdrie, AB, (July 4, 2013) – Collaboration between Alberta Agriculture, Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency,…
Tuesday, 02 July 2013 11:41
Al Neurauter Honorary Degree
I am so very excited to be here because today we are honoring someone whose long term support has made a tremendous impact on Olds College and specifically the Equine…
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