Education

Sexual assault centre wants back in classrooms; asks Town of Battleford for letter of support

The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) is asking for a letter of support from the Town of Battleford for an exemption from the Parental Inclusion and Consent Policy and to be let back ...

Nov 21, 2023

L.P. Miller girls win 4A provincial volleyball championship

The L.P. Miller Bears have been crowned provincial champions.The 4A girls' provincial volleyball championship was held this past weekend in Moose Jaw and the Bears were dominant on the court, losing o...

Nov 20, 2023

Tis the season to beware of holiday scams or fraud

Christmas is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of year". A time when our thoughts and cares turn to spending time with family and friends, festive meals, presents, and a sense of peace and carin...

Nov 20, 2023

Moe says he doesn't know how teachers would be punished for not following pronoun law

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he doesn't know how teachers would be punished if they don't follow the province's pronoun law. Moe told reporters Tuesday it would be up to school divisions to out...

Nov 15, 2023

'Support students': Some teachers say they won't follow Saskatchewan's pronoun law

Alex Schmidt says she knows she may face consequences for not following the province's pronoun law, but it's a risk she's willing to take. The Regina public school teacher says she'd rather ensure gen...

Nov 11, 2023

Man on a mission: Growing an 'ugly' 'stash for Movember

Barrett Penner has a message for men who suffer in silence: "It's okay not to be okay."This marks the fourth year that he's taking part in the challenge to raise money and awareness for men's health, ...

Nov 10, 2023

New child care spaces coming to Central Saskatchewan

New childcare spaces are set to open in 41 communities across the province thanks to a $23.5-million partnership between the Saskatchewan government and federal government.According to a news release,...

Nov 10, 2023

School division chairs Pethick and Weber both acclaimed to posts

The Living Sky School Division has a chair and vice chair to lead them into a new year. During the Wednesday, Nov. 8 organizational meeting, North Battleford's Shaun Weber and Ronna Pethick were once ...

Nov 09, 2023

North West College to offer Bachelor of Nursing program in Battlefords

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan is now available at North West College in the Battlefords. On Thursday North West College President Eli Ahlquist and dean ...

Nov 09, 2023

Province releases new education plan; local and regional boards react

The Saskatchewan Government has outlined an education plan that it said will take students from prekindergarten to Grade 12 into the future.The Provincial Education Program 2030 identifies four areas ...

Nov 09, 2023