Tag Archives: Education
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)
Atoskewin Success Centre sees positive stories in past year
Laverne Benson already had a casual job but she needed full time employment.She already had computer skills so that wasn't an obstacle.But she needed a boost to her self confidence and an opportunity ...
Dec 31, 2019 Laverne Benson shown at Atoskewin Success Centre where she is now employed full-time. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Leask school placed on 'hold and secure'
UPDATE: A hold and secure procedure at Leask Community School has been lifted following an incident at the school early Wednesday morning. An unknown male wandered into the elementary side of the scho...
Dec 18, 2019 (Facebook/ Leask Community School)
RM of Parkdale advised of privacy breach in Commissioner's report
The Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner has notified the Rural Municipality of Parkdale of a privacy breach in a Dec. 5 report after completing an investigation involving t...
Dec 12, 2019 The Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner has completed its investigation. (File photo/CKOM News)