Education

Could the Battlefords soon be in the Guinness Book of World Records?

In the coming days, the Battlefords will be reliving their childhood memories and in some cases, their dreams. Boxes upon boxes of macaroni and cheese will flood the communities in a grand attempt to ...

Feb 23, 2024

Poundmaker's Lodge hosts information session for community leaders

It was a single moment that created the possibility that life could be different for those with addictions in the Battlefords.Brad Cardinal, executive director of Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres ...

Feb 22, 2024

STF asks province to help address violence in Saskatchewan schools

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is asking for more supports from the province after a string of violent incidents across the province.The STF said the issue needs to be addressed after multiple ...

Feb 21, 2024

Sask. renews partnership with Indo-Canadian institute focused on international student enrolment, engagement

During his trip to India, Premier Scott Moe renewed the province's agreement with the country to maintain and improve international student enrolment. The government and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Inst...

Feb 21, 2024

Musical duo celebrate 10 years of sobriety, look to inspire and help others

Two brothers are making 'Braided Waves' by celebrating their 10 years of sobriety together and are looking for a fresh start. The duo, made up of Lawrence and Dwayne Brass based out of Saskatoon, bega...

Feb 20, 2024

STF won’t budge on classroom structure talks

Having classroom complexity included in collective bargaining is a deal breaker or maker, said the Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation in a news release today. The STF said it has made it clear to the p...

Feb 20, 2024

‘It’s disappointing:’ STF President reacts to SSBA statement on class size and complexity

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation stands 2-1 against the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) and the government.This comes after the SSBA sided with the government and agree that class s...

Feb 18, 2024

Sask. school boards association says class complexity shouldn’t be in teachers’ deal

Throughout its negotiations with the provincial government, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has maintained class size and complexity should be included in any collective bargaining agreement.On ...

Feb 16, 2024

Battlefords area teachers join in second round of rotating strikes

Battlefords area teachers took to the streets Friday for the second round of rotating strikes in the province.Teachers from Living Sky and Light of Christ school divisions, and at Sakewew High School,...

Feb 16, 2024

'We're fighting for our students': Teachers hit picket line in front of Premier's office

Main Street in Shellbrook was jam-packed on Friday with teachers from in and around Prince Albert.They were taking part in one of two rallies organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) as...

Feb 16, 2024