Education

Teachers across Canada adding working conditions to agreements

Saskatchewan's collective bargaining agreement for teachers is very thin, according to the federal body representing teachers.Heidi Yetman, president of the Canadian Teachers Federation, told Evan Bra...

Feb 09, 2024

P.A. non-profit holding national essay contest on raw materials

A non-profit in Prince Albert is holding a national essay competition on the raw materials found in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI) i...

Feb 09, 2024

Pink Shirt Day campaign kicks off Feb. 16 in the Battlefords

BGC Battlefords and Discovery Co-operative Ltd., are once again helping to spread the message of kindness with their annual Pink Shirt Day Fundraiser."This year's fundraiser offers two different ways ...

Feb 08, 2024

STF cancels noon-hour supervision withdrawal

Parents in Saskatchewan won't have to make alternate plans on Thursday for their child's lunch hour. On Wednesday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced it was cancelling its ...

Feb 07, 2024

Third teachers strike in La Ronge comes before job action escalation

Teachers in La Ronge have once again taken to the streets demonstrating against the provincial government whom they say have turned a blind eye to their demands. "It's unfortunate that the government ...

Feb 07, 2024

Northern Sask. teachers hosting rallies on second day of rotating strikes

Thousands of students will not be in class on Wednesday as another round of rotating teachers' strikes hits Saskatchewan schools.This follows the first round of rotating strikes last week that affecte...

Feb 07, 2024

Say 'I do' to BASAC's Mock Wedding February 23

"Ding dong, the bells are going to chime" ...sort of.The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) wants residents of the Battlefords to dig through their closets, cabinets and even trunks to...

Feb 06, 2024

City Archives Week display focuses on River Valley history

People will have an opportunity to learn about the history of the picturesque North Saskatchewan River Valley at the City of North Battleford's Archives Week display this year. The event is one of man...

Feb 05, 2024

Latest job action by teachers forcing Central Sask. school divisions to get creative

School Divisions across Saskatchewan are coming up with plans to overcome the latest job action organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).The union has announced teachers will not provi...

Feb 05, 2024

New school for Sweetgrass First Nation

A historic moment is coming to Sweetgrass First Nation. After nearly 50 years, the community is about to celebrate a new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school."It's been quite a few years. So many obstacles...

Feb 05, 2024