Education

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

Memorial golf fundraiser to benefit JPII Collegiate jr. golf program

Friends, family, and supporters came out to take part in a memorial golf fundraiser Tuesday to remember North Battleford golf enthusiast Claudette Whyte, who passed away from cancer last year. The tou...

Aug 24, 2022

Academic vice president appointed at North West College

North West College (NWC) has found a new vice president.The post-secondary institution announced Wednesday that Dr. Priscilla Lothian will fulfill the academic position starting immediately. President...

Aug 24, 2022

Ministry of Education set to add Dakota Language to Sask. high schools next fall

The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Wednesday that the Ministry of Education is preparing to add the Dakota Language to its list of high school classes for the 2023-24 school year. The Ministr...

Aug 24, 2022

BATC powwow at Sweetgrass brings nations together

The sound of the drums and jingle dancers can be heard at Sweetgrass First Nation this week as Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) holds its three-day powwow. The event will run until Thursda...

Aug 18, 2022

Interim education plan extended, with focus on mental health

As students get ready to go back to the classroom, the Saskatchewan government has extended an education plan to ensure young learners are set up for success.Saskatchewan's Interim Provincial Educatio...

Aug 17, 2022

NBCHS reunion ‘the best back-to-school party ever'

Like walking the halls back in time, or popping in a 'greatest hits' mixtape to relive the glory days, there was no shortage of laughter or memories shared at North Battleford Comprehensive High Schoo...

Aug 02, 2022

Pride Week wraps up a success in the Battlefords

Battlefords Pride wrapped up another successful year of events in the area.President Bobbisue Thompson said there were more activities during Pride Week in 2022 than in any other years, which she cred...

Jul 25, 2022