When students living in the UNBC residences turn up the heat in the winter or open the hot water faucet, they may not realize they are taking part in a project designed to demonstrate the feasibility of local energy in growing sustainable rural and northern communities. Once fully operational, the annual reductions in carbon emissions is projected to be 350 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 110 cars from the road.

A financial award from TransCanada Corporation helped Bianca Michell pursue her graduate studies at UNBC.

Environmental Planning students gain real-life experience designing a housing project

Lisa Creelman won a Family Nurse Practitioner Program Rural Practice Graduate Award after choosing to live and work in Mackenzie.

A memorial contribution by the Nevison family has created two endowed scholarships for students conducting research at UNBC’s research forests.