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The province has said the college could have ils. budget cut next year be- cause of low enrolments, “We arc about 18 per cent lower than what our target is,” said Forsyth last week, “But you have to keep in perspective that the economy in the northwest is down and that it is prob- ably the most affected area in the province.” Forsyth said other rural colleges are also reporting declining -enrolments which, in percentage terms, are more than what is happening in the north- west. Northwest Community College’s full time enrol- ments this year are actual- ly up by nearly five per cent over last year but part time numbers are down by nearly 18 per cent. Com- bined, this makes for an enrolment drop of 3.6 per cent from last year. Overall, there are now 1,100 full time and 526 part time students. A home support/resident care worker program of 26 students would have boost- ed numbers but its October Start date has been de- layed until January. “We just couldn't find qualified instructors,” said Forsyth. The college also started its licensed practical nurs- ing program in Seplember instead of January as was the case in 2002, It means the class of 24 students can’t be counted as full time, Forsyth added. Despite the shortfall, Forsyth remains optimistic Gl yaHONOA TET 39¥J © YIHDNOA SWVD Fuld © YIHONOA IWVD Jaa a Our i Chocolatey ne BIGGEST PRICE cur EVER! -f \ Mint Cookies jf ational Mint Cookie Week [WEE nov. 22, 29 from 7 00 November 3-10, 2003 Sands, Phoent, Circus, Harrahs . Support Girl Guides . 7 (in your neighbourhood. | Canamera Tours £ td. 1 ' KAMLOOPS - J toll free 1-800-6 Help avoid power interruptions. 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