Tag Archives: Education
BASAC to host free screening of film The Bystander Moment
The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) will host a free screening of the documentary The Bystander Moment this month.The film aims to raise awareness of the problem of violence against...
Feb 07, 2020 The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre is hosting a free screening of the film The Bystander Moment. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
STF preparing itself for possible strike vote: President
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is calling for a sanctions vote - which could result in educators walking off the job - after conciliation talks between the STF and the province proved unsuccess...
Feb 01, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Sask. teachers to vote on potential job action, including possible strike
Saskatchewan's teachers are inching towards the possibility of job action as the union representing them calls for a "sanctions vote."The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) announced Thursday it ...
Jan 30, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
New employment and training site opens
A special facility for a First Nation community northwest of Prince Albert has opened with the hopes it can help get young people into the workplace. The Ahtahkakoop Employment, Training and Social Bu...
Jan 29, 2020 Chief Larry Ahenekew (centre) is joined by his councillors and Elder Senator Fred Sasakamoose who cut the ribbon on the new employment and training building in Ahtahkakoop on Wednesday. Also with the ribbon are from left, Director of Education and Training Kerry Sasakamoose, Ashton Williams, Albertine Masuskapoe and Director of Social Development Christine Pechawis. (submitted photo/Alexis Christensen, BATC)
Alberta panel suggests schools 'balance' lessons about climate change, oilsands
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector. Adria...
Jan 29, 2020
Sask. teachers weighing options after mediated contract talks fail: STF
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) says a four-day session of conciliation talks with the province has failed to produce a new contract, and now they'll discuss a possible "sanctions" vote wi...
Jan 25, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
La Loche school demonstrating strength after 2016 tragedy
A moment of silence on Wednesday honored those lost and injured at the fourth anniversary of the school shootings in La LocheJason Young, Director of Education with Northern Lights School Division 113...
Jan 24, 2020 (submitted photo/ NLSD #113)
From MUCC to microbiology: Dr. Linda Chelico working on HIV, cancer research projects
The start of some potentially ground breaking research all began with a Grade 12 project at the high school in Melfort.Dr. Linda Chelico is now a biochemist at the University of Saskatchewan, and her ...
Jan 24, 2020 Dr. Linda Chelico is leading research into enzymes and how they relate to HIV and cancer. (Submitted/Dr. Linda Chelico)
Local student reflects on Shad Canada experience, as first accepted from high school
For local student, Bridgitte Campbell, going to school isn't just a task but rather, an enjoyment. Last summer, Campbell spent time taking part in Shad Canada, a STEAM (Science, technology, engineerin...
Jan 23, 2020 Bridgitte Campbell, pictured here, became the first student from John Paul II Collegiate to be accepted to Shad Canada, a national program offered at nearly 20 Universities throughout the country. (submitted photo/Ramona Stillar)
Officials tight-lipped about investigation into 'inappropriate communications' by staff at Holy Family School
Light of Christ Catholic School Division is being tight-lipped in providing details related to an investigation into an alleged matter. It involved some staff of Holy Family School and local social me...
Jan 08, 2020 Holy Family School in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)