Portage College Public Legal Education
@pleonline.bsky.social
We work with community partners in northeast Alberta to deliver free workshops on legal topics.
As we wrap up 2025, we wish you a restful holiday season with family and loved ones.
Portage College PLE Program offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
Thank you to our funders and community partners for your continued support.
Portage College PLE Program offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
Thank you to our funders and community partners for your continued support.
December 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As we wrap up 2025, we wish you a restful holiday season with family and loved ones.
Portage College PLE Program offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
Thank you to our funders and community partners for your continued support.
Portage College PLE Program offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
Thank you to our funders and community partners for your continued support.
🌟 We Are Hiring 🌟
Do you enjoy connecting with people and have an interest in the justice system or community services?
Join us as our new Community Projects Assistant with the Public Legal Education Program.
📌 Full job details available at portagecollege.ca/careers-at-portage
Do you enjoy connecting with people and have an interest in the justice system or community services?
Join us as our new Community Projects Assistant with the Public Legal Education Program.
📌 Full job details available at portagecollege.ca/careers-at-portage
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🌟 We Are Hiring 🌟
Do you enjoy connecting with people and have an interest in the justice system or community services?
Join us as our new Community Projects Assistant with the Public Legal Education Program.
📌 Full job details available at portagecollege.ca/careers-at-portage
Do you enjoy connecting with people and have an interest in the justice system or community services?
Join us as our new Community Projects Assistant with the Public Legal Education Program.
📌 Full job details available at portagecollege.ca/careers-at-portage
Take control of your money. Join us for an afternoon Financial Boot Camp that teaches practical tools you can use right away to make informed financial choices.
Debt. Credit. Borrowing. Scam Prevention.
📅 Mon November 17
⏰ 12:00 to 4:25 pm MST
📍 Online
To register visit: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Debt. Credit. Borrowing. Scam Prevention.
📅 Mon November 17
⏰ 12:00 to 4:25 pm MST
📍 Online
To register visit: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Take control of your money. Join us for an afternoon Financial Boot Camp that teaches practical tools you can use right away to make informed financial choices.
Debt. Credit. Borrowing. Scam Prevention.
📅 Mon November 17
⏰ 12:00 to 4:25 pm MST
📍 Online
To register visit: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Debt. Credit. Borrowing. Scam Prevention.
📅 Mon November 17
⏰ 12:00 to 4:25 pm MST
📍 Online
To register visit: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Most renters in Alberta are not fully sure what the law says or what steps they can take.
This session will walk you through the basics so you know your rights and what your options are if something goes wrong.
Register free at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
This session will walk you through the basics so you know your rights and what your options are if something goes wrong.
Register free at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Most renters in Alberta are not fully sure what the law says or what steps they can take.
This session will walk you through the basics so you know your rights and what your options are if something goes wrong.
Register free at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
This session will walk you through the basics so you know your rights and what your options are if something goes wrong.
Register free at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Spots still open for Wills and Estates: Planning for the Future.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MST
Learn what Wills, Personal Directives, and Powers of Attorney do and how to plan ahead.
Register on Eventbrite @ bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MST
Learn what Wills, Personal Directives, and Powers of Attorney do and how to plan ahead.
Register on Eventbrite @ bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Spots still open for Wills and Estates: Planning for the Future.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MST
Learn what Wills, Personal Directives, and Powers of Attorney do and how to plan ahead.
Register on Eventbrite @ bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MST
Learn what Wills, Personal Directives, and Powers of Attorney do and how to plan ahead.
Register on Eventbrite @ bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Language, Law, and Life: The Canadian Toolkit for Newcomers
Free Lunch and Learn Series • Portage College, St. Paul Campus
📅 Nov 4 – Alberta Law Trivia
📅 Nov 18 – Holidays and Celebrations
📅 Dec 2 – Canadianisms: Words and Sayings
Attend one or all three!
🔗 bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Free Lunch and Learn Series • Portage College, St. Paul Campus
📅 Nov 4 – Alberta Law Trivia
📅 Nov 18 – Holidays and Celebrations
📅 Dec 2 – Canadianisms: Words and Sayings
Attend one or all three!
🔗 bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
October 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Language, Law, and Life: The Canadian Toolkit for Newcomers
Free Lunch and Learn Series • Portage College, St. Paul Campus
📅 Nov 4 – Alberta Law Trivia
📅 Nov 18 – Holidays and Celebrations
📅 Dec 2 – Canadianisms: Words and Sayings
Attend one or all three!
🔗 bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Free Lunch and Learn Series • Portage College, St. Paul Campus
📅 Nov 4 – Alberta Law Trivia
📅 Nov 18 – Holidays and Celebrations
📅 Dec 2 – Canadianisms: Words and Sayings
Attend one or all three!
🔗 bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Join us for free online and in-person sessions on legal topics that affect daily life, including property division, elder abuse prevention, and new federal supports.
Register today at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW or visit linktr.ee/PLEonline to learn more about our upcoming events.
Register today at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW or visit linktr.ee/PLEonline to learn more about our upcoming events.
October 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Join us for free online and in-person sessions on legal topics that affect daily life, including property division, elder abuse prevention, and new federal supports.
Register today at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW or visit linktr.ee/PLEonline to learn more about our upcoming events.
Register today at bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW or visit linktr.ee/PLEonline to learn more about our upcoming events.
Learn how Alberta law handles property, assets, and debts after separation.
Join us online for Family Law: Property Division on Wednesday, October 29, 1–3 PM (MDT).
Free to attend and open to all Albertans.
Register here: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Join us online for Family Law: Property Division on Wednesday, October 29, 1–3 PM (MDT).
Free to attend and open to all Albertans.
Register here: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
October 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Learn how Alberta law handles property, assets, and debts after separation.
Join us online for Family Law: Property Division on Wednesday, October 29, 1–3 PM (MDT).
Free to attend and open to all Albertans.
Register here: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Join us online for Family Law: Property Division on Wednesday, October 29, 1–3 PM (MDT).
Free to attend and open to all Albertans.
Register here: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
Today! June 18th from 5pm-8:30pm
Charmaine PLE will be at the Bold Center in Lac La Biche to take part in C.A.R.E.
Hope to see you there!
#publiclegaleducation
#portagecollege
#portageple
Charmaine PLE will be at the Bold Center in Lac La Biche to take part in C.A.R.E.
Hope to see you there!
#publiclegaleducation
#portagecollege
#portageple
June 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Today! June 18th from 5pm-8:30pm
Charmaine PLE will be at the Bold Center in Lac La Biche to take part in C.A.R.E.
Hope to see you there!
#publiclegaleducation
#portagecollege
#portageple
Charmaine PLE will be at the Bold Center in Lac La Biche to take part in C.A.R.E.
Hope to see you there!
#publiclegaleducation
#portagecollege
#portageple
Got an eviction notice and not sure what to do? You’re not alone—and you do have rights.
➡️ Not every notice is legal
➡️ You may have more time than you think
➡️ Learn your options here: www.cplea.ca/housing/evic...
#TenantRights #LegalHelp #AlbertaRenters
April 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Got an eviction notice and not sure what to do? You’re not alone—and you do have rights.
➡️ Not every notice is legal
➡️ You may have more time than you think
➡️ Learn your options here: www.cplea.ca/housing/evic...
#TenantRights #LegalHelp #AlbertaRenters
📢 Attention Alberta Educators!
FREE classroom sessions
✅ Sign up today: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
🔗 Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter for classroom resources: bit.ly/PLE-classroom-newsletter-signup
#AlbertaTeachers #LegalEducation #ClassroomSessions #PortageCollege
FREE classroom sessions
✅ Sign up today: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
🔗 Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter for classroom resources: bit.ly/PLE-classroom-newsletter-signup
#AlbertaTeachers #LegalEducation #ClassroomSessions #PortageCollege
April 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
📢 Attention Alberta Educators!
FREE classroom sessions
✅ Sign up today: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
🔗 Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter for classroom resources: bit.ly/PLE-classroom-newsletter-signup
#AlbertaTeachers #LegalEducation #ClassroomSessions #PortageCollege
FREE classroom sessions
✅ Sign up today: bit.ly/PLEregisterNOW
🔗 Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter for classroom resources: bit.ly/PLE-classroom-newsletter-signup
#AlbertaTeachers #LegalEducation #ClassroomSessions #PortageCollege
🚨 Don’t Fall for CRA Scams! 🚨
Did you know Canadians lost $569 million to fraud in 2023?
Learn how to recognize Canada Revenue Agency-related scams and use CRA’s online services securely.
📅 When: February 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM MST
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cra-protec...
Did you know Canadians lost $569 million to fraud in 2023?
Learn how to recognize Canada Revenue Agency-related scams and use CRA’s online services securely.
📅 When: February 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM MST
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cra-protec...
CRA: Protect Yourself from Scams
Learn how to spot CRA scams, protect yourself, and use Canada Revenue Agency online services safely. Includes Q&A with a CRA expert.
www.eventbrite.ca
February 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🚨 Don’t Fall for CRA Scams! 🚨
Did you know Canadians lost $569 million to fraud in 2023?
Learn how to recognize Canada Revenue Agency-related scams and use CRA’s online services securely.
📅 When: February 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM MST
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cra-protec...
Did you know Canadians lost $569 million to fraud in 2023?
Learn how to recognize Canada Revenue Agency-related scams and use CRA’s online services securely.
📅 When: February 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM MST
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cra-protec...
📢 February 2025: PLE Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss!
🎉 Learn about Access to Justice Week and join webinars on AISH benefits, tax credits for seniors, fraud prevention, and the Prevent It! Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop.
Visit: bit.ly/PLEmonthly
🎉 Learn about Access to Justice Week and join webinars on AISH benefits, tax credits for seniors, fraud prevention, and the Prevent It! Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop.
Visit: bit.ly/PLEmonthly
February 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
📢 February 2025: PLE Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss!
🎉 Learn about Access to Justice Week and join webinars on AISH benefits, tax credits for seniors, fraud prevention, and the Prevent It! Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop.
Visit: bit.ly/PLEmonthly
🎉 Learn about Access to Justice Week and join webinars on AISH benefits, tax credits for seniors, fraud prevention, and the Prevent It! Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop.
Visit: bit.ly/PLEmonthly
Since 2001, the Portage College PLE program has grown from a small pilot project in NE Alberta to a province-wide initiative, thanks to the support of the Alberta Law Foundation. Their funding makes it possible to help Albertans navigate legal systems. Learn more at www.defendaccesstojustice.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Since 2001, the Portage College PLE program has grown from a small pilot project in NE Alberta to a province-wide initiative, thanks to the support of the Alberta Law Foundation. Their funding makes it possible to help Albertans navigate legal systems. Learn more at www.defendaccesstojustice.com
Check out all the informative Public Legal Education Sessions coming up in January!
Thanks to all those collaborating with us to make these sessions possible. We appreciate the funding support from the Alberta Law Foundation.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/o/portage-co...
Thanks to all those collaborating with us to make these sessions possible. We appreciate the funding support from the Alberta Law Foundation.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/o/portage-co...
January 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Check out all the informative Public Legal Education Sessions coming up in January!
Thanks to all those collaborating with us to make these sessions possible. We appreciate the funding support from the Alberta Law Foundation.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/o/portage-co...
Thanks to all those collaborating with us to make these sessions possible. We appreciate the funding support from the Alberta Law Foundation.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/o/portage-co...
💻 Our December Newsletter is Here!
Join us for the TELUS Wise® Parents Workshop this month and learn tips to keep kids safe online. Other highlights include fraud prevention and youth advocacy, plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025!
📲 Read it here:
mailchi.mp/ec3f1d07fc04...
Join us for the TELUS Wise® Parents Workshop this month and learn tips to keep kids safe online. Other highlights include fraud prevention and youth advocacy, plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025!
📲 Read it here:
mailchi.mp/ec3f1d07fc04...
December 5, 2024 at 6:11 PM
💻 Our December Newsletter is Here!
Join us for the TELUS Wise® Parents Workshop this month and learn tips to keep kids safe online. Other highlights include fraud prevention and youth advocacy, plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025!
📲 Read it here:
mailchi.mp/ec3f1d07fc04...
Join us for the TELUS Wise® Parents Workshop this month and learn tips to keep kids safe online. Other highlights include fraud prevention and youth advocacy, plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025!
📲 Read it here:
mailchi.mp/ec3f1d07fc04...
TelusWISE Parent presentation:
😍 Lead by example
👉 Think about how cyberbullying feels: telus.com/HowWouldUFeel
👂 Keep communication open
👨👩👧👦 Research apps PCMag.com apple.com/families google.com/familylink
💻 Access digital workshops at telus.com/WiseWorkshops
#parentingtips #DigitalSafety
😍 Lead by example
👉 Think about how cyberbullying feels: telus.com/HowWouldUFeel
👂 Keep communication open
👨👩👧👦 Research apps PCMag.com apple.com/families google.com/familylink
💻 Access digital workshops at telus.com/WiseWorkshops
#parentingtips #DigitalSafety
December 5, 2024 at 4:59 PM
TelusWISE Parent presentation:
😍 Lead by example
👉 Think about how cyberbullying feels: telus.com/HowWouldUFeel
👂 Keep communication open
👨👩👧👦 Research apps PCMag.com apple.com/families google.com/familylink
💻 Access digital workshops at telus.com/WiseWorkshops
#parentingtips #DigitalSafety
😍 Lead by example
👉 Think about how cyberbullying feels: telus.com/HowWouldUFeel
👂 Keep communication open
👨👩👧👦 Research apps PCMag.com apple.com/families google.com/familylink
💻 Access digital workshops at telus.com/WiseWorkshops
#parentingtips #DigitalSafety