Education

Melfort, Humboldt honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day

The City of Melfort will be holding a candlelight vigil in honour of both National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the James Smith Cree Nation.The observation will take place tonight, September 29th,...

Sep 29, 2022

Storywalk event a step forward in early years literacy

Young families in the Battlefords had an opportunity to help their kids improve their literacy skills Friday during Storywalk. About 170 people attended the event at the Kinsmen Park in North Battlefo...

Sep 26, 2022

Lakeland Library Region planning celebration for 50th anniversary

Lakeland Library Region is getting ready for a big celebration Saturday to recognize its 50th anniversary. All the fun will take place at the North Battleford Library branch. Lakeland Library Region p...

Sep 23, 2022

Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce

The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...

Sep 20, 2022

Rise of the machines: Robotics becoming increasingly popular in Saskatchewan schools

From robot competitions to the need for robotic arms in different industries, as well as having fun, it seems robotics is becoming a popular choice for many young people in Saskatchewan.Dan Bechard is...

Sep 17, 2022

North Battleford Comprehensive High School under lockdown

RCMP are currently on scene at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School after responding to an assault around 12:30 p.m. today. According to a release from the Battlefords RCMP, one student has ...

Sep 14, 2022

It's back to school for kids in the Battlefords

Youth in the Battlefords marked Sept. 1 as the day they're heading back to class for a new school year.Bready School Principal Rhonda Simon said it's a busy time in the year at the Kindergarten to Gra...

Sep 01, 2022

Classes back in session before long weekend again: Why?

It has been a decade since legislation first required the school year in Saskatchewan to start after the Labour Day long weekend, and it has been eight years since that legislation was introduced to b...

Sep 01, 2022

Saskatchewan to provide $250K to deliver Dene education in the North

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing up to $255,000 to the First Nations University of Canada to deliver the Dene Teacher Education Program (DTEP) in Northern Saskatchewan. Post-secondary stude...

Aug 31, 2022

Parents, volunteers show support for École Père Mercure's new playground project

Kids at cole Pre Mercure (EPM), North Battleford's francophone school, will soon have a brand new playground, thanks to help from a lot of volunteers and community donations.On Thursday about 10 paren...

Aug 25, 2022