Education

Teachers reject provincial offer by 90%

No deal has been reached between Saskatchewan's teachers and the province after months of negotiations. Over the last two days, teachers have voted on the latest offer and "overwhelmingly" rejected it...

May 09, 2024

History of psychiatry in Saskatchewan part of Mental Health Week talks

The history of psychiatry in Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford was the focus of a talk this week by Canadian historian Erika Dyck..Dyck, with the University of Saskatchewan, ...

May 09, 2024

Province announces funding for more psychiatric nursing spots at North West College

It was an exciting day at North West College's Battlefords campus Thursday as new training spots were announced by the province for the college's Registered Psychiatric Nursing (RPN) program, beginnin...

May 09, 2024

Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote

Saskatchewan's education minister is accused of trying to influence a teacher's vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. S...

May 09, 2024

Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer

Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offer...

May 08, 2024

Sask Polytech students receive international learning experience

Renn Deschambeault hopes to open her own salon and spa in the future. The student from Cumberland House Cree Nation is enrolled in the hairstylist program at Sask Polytech in Prince Albert. When she's...

May 07, 2024

Poundmaker's Floyd Favel Order of Merit recipient

For his commitment to helping to revive the arts, culture and language in his Poundmaker Cree Nation community, Floyd Favel will add a few extra letters to his name. The artist, writer and educator wa...

May 06, 2024

More seats added to Sask Polytech health worker program

An extra 72 seats will be added to the Continue Care Assistant program at three Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, including Prince Albert. The new seats will be available starting in September, accor...

May 06, 2024

Compassion and kindness focus of Battlefords' Mental Health Week

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords Branch is getting ready to host a number of exciting events to celebrate Mental Health Week in the Battlefords.Running May 6 to 12, the event ...

May 02, 2024

North West College's Meadow Lake campus excited to open new Luxe hair salon

North West College's campus in Meadow Lake now has a brand new hair salon, called Luxe. The official grand opening was held Friday at the site at 720-5th Street.The college is excited to showcase the ...

Apr 29, 2024