Tag Archives: Education
U of S leads study on service animals for veterans with PTSD
The University of Saskatchewan is leading a program that focuses on helping veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).It will examine the link between service animals and problematic ...
Dec 08, 2019 Dr. Colleen Dell is on the University of Saskatchewan team leading a study on service dogs and veterans with PTSD. (University of Saskatchewan)
Diet plays factor in mental health, says nutritional therapist
Watching what you eat could be a big step towards better mental health, according to a nutritional therapist.Kristina Virro, a registered dietitian and therapist with Fresh Insight, told Brent Loucks ...
Dec 08, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Day of Remembrance honours all women affected by violence
It was a solemn occasion at Battlefords Interval House Friday when youth and community members gathered around a candle lit to honour all women who have been victims of violence.The vigil marked the N...
Dec 06, 2019 Left to right, Mandy Melanson (Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords), Debbie Kovalsky (Battlefords Interval House) and Erin Woytiuk (Living Sky School Division) gather for the Day of Remembrance in North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Boys and Girls Club hope for success in contest to help with programming costs
With the results only weeks away, The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club (BBGC) are crossing their fingers, hoping to be the top winner in an online contest to win a donation of $125,000.All the winners ...
Dec 04, 2019 The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are one of 10 charities in the running to win $125,000 in a contest. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Sober Walk promotes healing during Addictions Awareness Week
Supporters took to the streets of Battleford Thursday as a sign of solidarity for what was called a Sober Walk to promote wellness.The event marked National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) that runs ...
Nov 29, 2019 A Sober Walk was held to mark National Addictions Awareness Week in Battleford Thursday. (Submitted photo/Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services)
Sask. teachers’ union declares impasse in negotiations
One day after calling a lack of progress at the bargaining table "frustrating," the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) has declared an impasse in contract negotiations.In a post on its website Th...
Nov 14, 2019 (File photo/CJME News)
Class size, lack of support, mental health among challenges discussed at NDP education town hall
Large class sizes, a lack of support, mental health needs for students and staff, and insufficient funding.These are among the challenges faced in classrooms across the province that were voiced by pe...
Nov 06, 2019 NDP Education Critic Carla Beck speaks about challenges in education today during a public Town Hall event in North Battleford Tuesday evening. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Maze talks education challenges at NDP convention
The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) made a stop in Prince Albert to talk about education.Patrick Maze, the STF's president spoke to the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party convention ...
Nov 01, 2019 Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation spoke at the Saskatchewan NDP convention Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Battleford Industrial School Cemetery receives provincial heritage property designation
The Battleford Industrial School was the first federally-sponsored residential school in Canada. Located south of Battleford, the school's cemetery is the resting place for at least 74 children who di...
Oct 28, 2019 A cairn was erected at the gravesite in 1975 to recognize the 74 individuals buried there, most of whom were children. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Living Sky School Division sees enrolment decline in several North Battleford schools
Student enrolment has declined in many of Living Sky School Division's schools, particularly in North Battleford.As of Sept. 30, figures show enrolment at 5,392, a drop of 71 students compared to the ...
Oct 24, 2019 Living Sky School Division board trustees and staff shown at Wednesday's board meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)