Tag Archives: Education
Kids get first-hand learning session in farm safety at ag society event
A tractor, a backhoe, an ATV, railroad signs, a grain display and more than 400 kids filled the Agriplex Friday for the annual farm safety day education event hosted by the Battlefords Agricultural So...
May 12, 2019 Students learn about staying safe on the farm at a special event hosted
by the Battlefords Agricultural Society Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW
Staff)
Pet prep for emergencies
Don't forget about your pets when putting together preparations for any emergency.That's the key message from the province and SPCA on this Emergency Preparedness Week who are working together to prom...
May 06, 2019 Having a 72-hour emergency kit is just as important for that other member of your family, your pet. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Mental Health Week officially launched with flag-raising ceremony
There was a strong show of support to launch Mental Health Week in the Battlefords Monday.North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater proclaimed the event with a flag-raising ceremony outside city hall."This is...
May 06, 2019 The Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) Battlefords branch representatives and supporters gather outside city hall in North Battleford Monday for the official flag raising ceremony to proclaim this week as Mental Health Week. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Young talent awarded at new Hazee Youth Art Competition
It was an exciting evening for many young artists Thursday when the winners of the inaugural Hazee Youth Art Competition were announced. Landis Roan was announced as the artist of the year for her pie...
May 03, 2019 The 2019 Hazee Competition Artist of the Year winner youth Landis Roan is shown with her creation called She Goes Home. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City looking at 3D upgrade for Carlton crosswalk
More paint and some creativity will soon be added to a busy crosswalk near Carlton Comprehensive Public High School in an effort to make it more visible.Prince Albert city councillors voted this week ...
May 03, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)
Safari Jeff show promises to be fun and fascinating
Those with an interest in unusual and exotic animals will be able to take a walk on the wild side starting Thursday when curator Jeff McKay, better known as Safari Jeff, brings his show Into the Wild ...
May 01, 2019 Jeff McKay, better known as Safari Jeff, will be coming to North Battleford with his show featuring exotic and unusual creatures starting Thursday. (Facebook/Safari Jeff)
Light of Christ planning mainly status quo budget
Light of Christ Catholic School Division, which is currently planning its 2019-20 school year budget, says it will be a tight year ahead financially."In terms of budget we are pretty much flat," said ...
Apr 30, 2019 Light of Christ School Division is planning for a basically status-quo budget for the 2019-20 school year in light of financial challenges. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Thunderchild F.N., Toronto schools prepare for exchange program
Thunderchild First Nation is ready to welcome 21 students from Toronto.They will arrive on Sunday and spend a full week living at the school, learning about the practices of Indigenous culture, as wel...
Apr 25, 2019 Piyesiw Awasis School on the Thunderchild First Nation will welcome 21 students from Toronto on Sunday. (Facebook/Thunderchild First Nation - Interim TLE Coordinator)
Sask. Government announces additional language courses
The Saskatchewan Government announced Tuesday new Indigenous language courses will expand learning opportunities for high school students in Saskatchewan. Courses in Dene, Nakawe and Michif at the 10,...
Apr 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Equity Scholarship addresses shortage of broadcasters from under-represented groups
A scholarship competition for broadcast students in the prairie provinces was recently launched to access an untapped pool of potentially talented employees and encourage diverse viewpoints and backgr...
Apr 16, 2019 The JPBG Equity Scholarship was instituted in 2009 to address the shortage of broadcasters from under-represented groups. (submitted photo/JPBG)