“The college will always be an economic driver and a major employer. But the college has great ambition and has been able to do a lot thanks to the financial support of Olds’ merchants.” – Jordan Cleland

Cobalt was once a booming town built on the silver mining industry. Just as the silver ran out, the town was ravaged by a fire in 1977, leaving it a shell of its former self. Now, #Cobalt is poised for a renaissance thanks to its namesake, cobalt.

When 7 fishermen started a co-op, no one could have expected it would become an international fish distributor.

“It was an international event.” – Shaun Cooper, Collingwood, ON

“The mines announced they were closing in 1973. Well, that was a shocker for the town.” – Vic Prokopchuk, Atikokan, ON