Tag Archives: Education
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)
McKitrick Grade 6 grad highlighted by special gift
Grade 6 students at McKitrick Community School received a special parting gift at their elementary graduation.Each of the students making the plunge to high school this fall were given Living the Sacr...
Jun 26, 2019 Grade 6 students at McKitrick Community School received their Living the Sacred Teachings books in front of family and friends at Tuesday’s elementary graduation ceremony. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Suicide prevention course to be offered to area First Nations
Those who want to learn more about what they can do to help someone come out of a bad phase in their life and not give up hope will be interested in this two-day course offered at no cost at Poundmake...
Jun 20, 2019 A two-day suicide prevention course is available at Poundmaker School in July. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JPII principal to retire at year’s end
With another school year winding down and summer holidays fast-approaching, students and teachers alike are counting down towards days spent enjoying the sunshine. For one educator, however; this summ...
Jun 19, 2019 John Paul II Collegiate Principal Carlo Hansen oversaw many changes during his 11-year-tenure at the high school, including the establishment of a football team and band program. (Submitted photo/Ramona Stillar)