Five colleges and polytechnics in northern Alberta have signed a new agreement to collaborate more closely to broaden educational pathways for students in the region. 

The agreement between Keyano College, Lakeland College, Northern Lakes College, Northwestern Polytechnic and Portage College, announced on March 14, is the first of its kind in northern Alberta. 

Glenn Mitchell, president of Northern Lakes College, told CBC the collaboration has three main areas of focus: enhanced student access, m…