School of Transportation - News



Trades Knowledge a Gift to the Global Community

Monday, September 12, 2011, Calgary, Alberta - While most people were digging out the camping gear and water toys in preparation for summer, Todd Green, was getting ready for a very different adventure.

The SAIT Automotive Service Technician instructor spent his summer vacation teaching, but instead of a state-of-the art automotive workshop, picture an open-air thatched roof structure. And, replace SAIT’s automotive service technology students with a group of seven eager farm workers in Mozambique... full story.

Clayton Carroll Mourned

Thursday, September 1, 2011, Calgary, Alberta - With deep sadness SAIT shares in the loss of Clayton R. Carroll, a beloved member of this institution’s community. Carroll’s name became forever-linked with SAIT in 2002 when the newly-built Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre was named in gratitude of its primary donor.

As a SAIT alumnus and benefactor, Carroll’s near-constant presence and support at SAIT events touched many... full story.

SAIT and Aero Space Museum Put on High-Flying Show

Wednesday, August 17, 2011, Calgary, Alberta – SAIT’s School of Transportation and the Calgary Aero Space museum have partnered to celebrate a classic aircraft and the only manufacturer in the world with the rights to build it.

Twin Otters—19-seat commercial aircrafts first designed in 1964—are manufactured exclusively by Viking Air right here in Calgary, and will be displayed at Aviation Calgary Expo 2011 (ACE) from August 19-21... full story.

School of Transportation Launches New Intake of the Pre-Employment Automotive Service and Heavy Equipment Technician Program for Winter 2012

Monday, May 16, 2011, Calgary, Alberta - This program is 24-weeks in length and provides the training for the first periods of both the Automotive Service Technician and Heavy Equipment Technician apprenticeship programs.   Upon successful completion, graduates will have achieved a SAIT Polytechnic Certificate of Achievement and upon securing employment will be eligible to become an apprentice in either the Automotive Service Technician or (and) the Heavy Equipment Technician programs. This program is scheduled to start in January of 2012 and applications will open on August 1, 2011.  For more information on this program, click here.

Imperial Oil helps SAIT students soar to success

Tuesday, November 3, 2009, Calgary, Alberta - SAIT Polytechnic announced today that it has received a corporate jet valued at $8 million from Imperial Oil... full story.

President's Gala Thanks Roger Jarvis and Founding Builders

Friday, October 29, 2010, Calgary, Alberta - ...The President's Gala 2010 also recognized the extraordinary passion and commitment of Roger Jarvis with the President's Volunteerism Award... full story.

Mynarski Memorial Lancaster

Monday, August 9, 2010, Calgary, Alberta - It was an experience of a lifetime - and for some it was a chance to re-live the past.  The Mynarski Memorial Lancaster took to the skies of Calgary on Friday to provide an experience not soon forgotten for many.  Veterans, families and aviation enthusiasts alike flocked in by the thousands to the Art Smith Aero Centre from August 4 - 8, 2010 to tour the Lancaster and meet the crew.  For more stories, see the articles by CTV, Calgary Sun, CBC, canada.com, and 660 News.

Experience equals trust for Stadium Nissan team

Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Calgary, Alberta (Calgary Herald) - To help mark its 25th anniversary, Stadium Nissan donated $25,000 to SAIT Polytechnic in the form of two annual scholarships.  These scholarships will benefit students in the Business Administration - Automotive Management program.