Education

STF encouraged by Throne Speech ‘first steps’ on education

The STF said it is pleased with promises made in today's Speech from the Throne that would see expanded help for the province's educators.The government has promised two key things, increased support ...

Nov 25, 2024

North West College leads Sask. with program to address campus sexual violence

North West College (NWC) has become the first post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan to introduce a proactive online program addressing campus sexual violence.The launch is in partnership with REE...

Nov 25, 2024

Some classes, bus routes cancelled Monday following weekend snowstorm

Schools across Northeast and Central Saskatchewan are closing their doors on Monday following this past weekend's snowstorm. School divisions began issuing notices of cancelled classes and bus routes ...

Nov 25, 2024

Some school buses cancelled in West Central Saskatchewan

With the heavy dump of snow around the province over the weekend, the Battlefords area and the surrounding communities were one of the spots that got hit hardest.In the Living Sky School Division, the...

Nov 25, 2024

Every seed has a story that needs to be heard

Don't throw away your seeds, because they hold valuable ancient agricultural knowledge.It's one of the key messages from the 13 Moons Food and Seed Sovereignty learning circle project from SAGE - kant...

Nov 22, 2024

Dwight King receives Leadership Excellence Award for inspiring youth through sports

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) has announced the 2024 Sask Recreation Awards winners, honouring four individuals and organizations for their commitment to enhancing recreatio...

Nov 20, 2024

'They are not alone': Sask. RCMP address rising domestic violence with prevention and support programs

Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions have seen a 13 per cent increase in intimate partner and family violence over the past five years. Sergeant Kim Stewart hopes to raise awareness about available resourc...

Nov 19, 2024

New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students

You've decided you want to become a registered nurse? Exciting! Nursing has so many career paths, there's a place for everyone to find their passion. Plus, registered nurses are in high demand, so by ...

Nov 18, 2024

Historic moments in the Battlefords; ML sees council shakeup

With the cast of a single ballot unseating a councillor with over two decades of experience at the table and the election of the first woman mayor, the Battlefords have emerged from two historic elect...

Nov 14, 2024

RM of N. Battleford to propose CPR be part of school curriculum

The Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437 wants rural high schoolers to know first aid. The RM has proposed that Saskatchewan Association for Rural Municipalities work with the Ministry of Ed...

Nov 13, 2024