Tag Archives: Education
Métis youth heading to Kenya for program says learning has no borders
For Gavin Blondeau, learning doesn't end in the classroom, it's a way of life. That's why the Mtis youth is over the moon to be one of two youth from Saskatchewan selected in an international internsh...
Jul 14, 2019 Métis youth Gavin Blondeau, the son of one of the current Chapel Gallery show artists, has been selected for an internship program that will take him to Kenya. (Submitted photo/Gavin Blondeau)
New First Nation employment, training centre opens doors
A million dollar investment aims to open the doors to Indigenous young people from seven First Nations so they have a better chance of accessing employment and training in the Battlefords.Battlefords ...
Jul 09, 2019 Kim Night, front - second from left, joins E lders and supporters at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the BATC Atoskewin Success Centre. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local artist of Ukrainian descent tells story of Canada's immigrant internment camps
Sandra Semchuk wants to bring to light many of the untold stories of those who suffered in internment camps in Canada, largely from the present-day Ukraine, during the First World War with her new boo...
Jul 05, 2019 Sandra Semchuk will present her book The Stories Were Not Told: Canada’s First World War Internment Camps at an upcoming event in North Battleford. (submitted photo/The Chapel Gallery)
Summer camp offers kids fun and games en français
While school is out for the summer, that doesn't mean kids need to close the book on all they have learned until September.Centre francophone des Battleford hopes to fill the gap with fun activities y...
Jul 03, 2019 Kids will have a chance to take part in a variety of fun activities at a French summer camp coming up in North Battleford starting next week. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Falynn Baptiste proud to perform national anthem in Cree
For Falynn Baptiste, the Cree language is a part of her life and identity. That's why it's important for her to share it with others. The teacher and singer will perform Canada's national anthem in Cr...
Jul 02, 2019 Teacher and singer Falynn Baptiste to perform national anthem in Cree at Red Pheasant events this week. (submitted photo/Falynn Baptiste).
Women get first-hand training on outdoor recreation and survival with upcoming SWF program
Fishing, shooting and chopping wood. It might sound like a fun weekend away for the guys but this event is actually just for the ladies. Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is planning its annual W...
Jul 02, 2019 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation's Women’s Outdoor Weekend upcoming course offers participants instruction on a variety of activities, from archery and fishing to learning how to survive in the wild. Registration has started for the course to be held in September. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation)
Solutions for spike in needle pickups being investigated
In 2014, the fire department picked up just 54 needles around North Battleford. But over 8,300 have already been collected this year.The spike in pickups has spurred public health and fire department ...
Jun 28, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NBCHS graduation day brings joy, celebration
As the school year winds down, Grade 12 students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) gathered together with friends and family to celebrate their final day of high school.For senior ...
Jun 28, 2019 Grade 12 students at NBCHS pose for a picture prior to taking the stage on Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nutrien Wonderhub opens doors to public
An exciting new experience for children and families with a focus on learning and engagement has opened its doors in Saskatoon.Nutrien Wonderhub is Saskatchewan's first children's museum, and one of o...
Jun 28, 2019 Toon Town is one of many exhibits available to visitors at Saskatchewan's first children's museum Nutrien Wonderhub. (Nutrien Wonderhub/Facebook)
JPII Graduation brings mixed emotion, excitement for what’s ahead
It's been circled on the calendar for some time, but graduation day came for many senior students at John Paul II Collegiate (JPII), Thursday afternoon.For Jennifer Tran, who will attend the Universit...
Jun 27, 2019 A group of Grade 12 students at JPII pose for a quick snapshot outside before heading into the gym to take the stage and receive their diplomas. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)