Education

Sask. Teachers announce one-day withdrawal of noon-hour supervision

One day after announcing the next round of rotating strikes, Saskatchewan teachers say noon-hour supervision will be the next to go.The Teachers Federation (STF) said on Thursday, they would withdraw ...

Feb 05, 2024

Second rotating teacher strike to involve Northern Sask. & Saskatoon area

The second round of rotating strikes has been announced by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).On Wednesday, teachers in and around Saskatoon and Northern Saskatchewan will hit the picket line...

Feb 04, 2024

Study examining equine assisted therapy in P.A. area looking for more participants

A study happening in the Prince Albert area is looking for public safety workers to take part.A research team from McMaster University is trying to determine whether Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) cou...

Feb 03, 2024

Students in Regina stage walkout in support of teachers

Some students in Regina began the new semester with a walkout in support of the province's teachers.On Friday afternoon, about 100 students gathered outside the Legislative Building and staged a rally...

Feb 03, 2024

North Battleford and Meadow Lake Libraries prepare for busy Aboriginal Storytelling Month

Throughout the month of February, stories of life will be at the forefront of readers' minds at the libraries in Meadow Lake and North Battleford. "Traditionally, storytelling month...happens when the...

Feb 03, 2024

North West College says international student cap shouldn't be an issue in Saskatchewan

While the federal government announced a temporary cap for permits for international students in Canada, North West College said it's not expected to be an issue in Saskatchewan.The Immigration, Refug...

Feb 02, 2024

Third day of one-day strikes sees Battlefords teachers back on the picket line

Teachers took to the streets in North Battleford on Thursday outside Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill's office for the third one-day strike since the job action was first announced last month. This ...

Feb 01, 2024

Free program teaches 'cultural humility' to begin February 1 at North Battleford Library

A free program to help the community learn cultural humility will be offered over the month of February at the North Battleford Library."We're just talking about being sensitive towards different cult...

Jan 31, 2024

North West College opens new location at Frontier Centre Mall

North West College's Battlefords Campus has expanded, launching a new location for classrooms at the Frontier Centre Mall in North Battleford.The college held an opening ceremony at the site, located ...

Jan 30, 2024

Teachers Federation announces rotating strikes starting Thursday

More teacher strikes will be coming to Saskatchewan schools in just a matter of days.On Monday, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced a series of rotating full-day strikes will take pla...

Jan 29, 2024