Education

'Ride for a Vet' a success in Battlefords area

This year's "Ride for a Vet" saw a good turnout in the Battlefords area.Hosted by the Original Nine Riding Association, the annual motorcycle rally fundraiser was held Saturday."It was a great day," p...

Jul 10, 2023

U of R talks about special agreements with northern colleges

One of the biggest post-secondary schools in Saskatchewan has been branching out, giving more northern students a chance to further their studies.Over the past couple of weeks, the University of Regin...

Jul 07, 2023

John Paul II Collegiate celebrates Graduation Day

It was a day circled on the calendar by many, whether parents, teachers, or the senior class themselves, as Thursday marked Graduation Day at John Paul II Collegiate."It's the crown jewel of the schoo...

Jun 30, 2023

Big River celebrates 2023 grad class

Thanking parents, teachers and coaches, Erica Kennedy told them their sacrifices have not gone unnoticed.Big River High School's graduation ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon and Kennedy is this ye...

Jun 29, 2023

Battlefords cadets honoured for successes in annual review ceremony

It was a time to celebrate success during the 43 The Battlefords' Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron (RCACS) annual ceremonial review in North Battleford.A total of 27 youths participated in the recen...

Jun 26, 2023

2023 Victor Thunderchild scholarship winners include future youth advocate, veterinarian and investigator

The legacy of a well-respected Prince Albert educator lives on.The three recipients of the 2023 Victor Thunderchild scholarships were announced this week and they are Roper Blanchard, Cadence Crain an...

Jun 23, 2023

New partnership signed with North West College and U of R for Social Work degree

Post-secondary students in North Battleford and Meadow Lake will benefit thanks to an upcoming partnership with the University of Regina.The school and North West College announced they have signed a ...

Jun 23, 2023

Northern Sask. students among 100 trade scholarship winners

Roughly 100 apprentice and trade scholarships are being given to Saskatchewan students including several from north central and northern Saskatchewan.The scholarships are awarded annually to graduatin...

Jun 23, 2023

Planned Parenthood suspended from school presentations by Ministry of Education

A set of what appears to be explicit alphabet cards left in a high school classroom has Planned Parenthood in hot water with some parents, and now with the provincial government as well.Education Mini...

Jun 23, 2023

JPII's Binette named Battle West Female Coach of the Year

John Paul II Collegiate's Kristina Binette has been named the Battle West District Female Coach of the Year. Each year the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) names one female and o...

Jun 22, 2023