Education

JP II classroom library receiving grant funding

A significant contribution is coming to one of the classrooms at John Paul II Collegiate.Grade 8-9 teacher Kori Taylor was excited to learn recently that she, her students and the school are receiving...

Jul 12, 2022

North Battleford Fire receiving new truck soon

The City of North Battleford and its Fire Department are expecting to receive a new pumper truck this fall.Council authorized the purchase of the vehicle for almost $760,000 back in August of last yea...

Jul 11, 2022

Annual 'Ride for a Vet' charity event brings out supporters

Bikers from across the North West region came out to ride and donate for the cause during the annual "Ride for a Vet" rally Saturday. The event kicked off with a breakfast hosted by the Royal Canadian...

Jul 09, 2022

Saxophone duo and pianist Knutson to play NB concert

Those interested in hearing some live music in the Battlefords this Sunday will be in for a treat.Saxophone duo Chinley Hinacay and Matthew Robinson, who make up the Prairie Saxophone Initiative, will...

Jul 06, 2022

Nearly 200 graduate from North West College

The Class of 2022 was celebrated last month at North West College (NWC).Two convocation ceremonies were held for the Battlefords and Meadow Lake campuses, the first in-person graduation events the pos...

Jul 04, 2022

Saskatchewan school division fires employee after $5K taken

A now-former employee of Saskatchewan's Living Sky School Division was fired after taking more than $5,000 from the division during the third quarter of the 2021-22 fiscal year.In a media release Mond...

Jul 04, 2022

Living Sky School Division focuses on Reconciliation efforts

Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD) is continuing with its focus to promote reconciliation efforts. Living Sky's Indigenous Advocate Kimberly Night is working with the division and its Indigenous stud...

Jul 03, 2022

New Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre opens at Hanin Creek

SaskPolytech and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) recently celebrated the launch of a project meant to increase cultural awareness.The Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre is an extension of the H...

Jul 02, 2022

NBCHS celebrates graduation day

It was a day the senior class at North Battleford Comprehensive High School won't soon forget, as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas and awards as the final chapter of their high s...

Jun 30, 2022

JPII Collegiate celebrates graduation day

It was a day the senior class of 2022 has had circled on the calendar for some time, as John Paul II Collegiate celebrated graduation day, Wednesday.Always the biggest benchmark of the school year, th...

Jun 29, 2022