Tag Archives: Education
STF President and opposition leaders react to 'no' vote from Sask. teachers
The President of Saskatchewan's teachers' union said the ball is now in the government's court after an overwhelming rejection of the province's offer. On Thursday night, the Saskatchewan Teachers Fed...
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Teachers reject provincial offer by 90%
No deal has been reached between Saskatchewan's teachers and the province after months of negotiations. Over the last two days, teachers have voted on the latest offer and "overwhelmingly" rejected it...
May 09, 2024
History of psychiatry in Saskatchewan part of Mental Health Week talks
The history of psychiatry in Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford was the focus of a talk this week by Canadian historian Erika Dyck..Dyck, with the University of Saskatchewan, ...
May 09, 2024
Province announces funding for more psychiatric nursing spots at North West College
It was an exciting day at North West College's Battlefords campus Thursday as new training spots were announced by the province for the college's Registered Psychiatric Nursing (RPN) program, beginnin...
May 09, 2024
Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote
Saskatchewan's education minister is accused of trying to influence a teacher's vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. S...
May 09, 2024
Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer
Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offer...
May 08, 2024
Sask Polytech students receive international learning experience
Renn Deschambeault hopes to open her own salon and spa in the future. The student from Cumberland House Cree Nation is enrolled in the hairstylist program at Sask Polytech in Prince Albert. When she's...
May 07, 2024
Poundmaker's Floyd Favel Order of Merit recipient
For his commitment to helping to revive the arts, culture and language in his Poundmaker Cree Nation community, Floyd Favel will add a few extra letters to his name. The artist, writer and educator wa...
May 06, 2024
More seats added to Sask Polytech health worker program
An extra 72 seats will be added to the Continue Care Assistant program at three Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, including Prince Albert. The new seats will be available starting in September, accor...
May 06, 2024
Compassion and kindness focus of Battlefords' Mental Health Week
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords Branch is getting ready to host a number of exciting events to celebrate Mental Health Week in the Battlefords.Running May 6 to 12, the event ...
May 02, 2024