Education

Light of Christ schools to follow province, lift restrictions

The Light of Christ Catholic School Division (LOCCSD) is lifting several COVID-19 measures, keeping in line with the province's Re-Opening Plan.Starting Monday, LOCCSD will no longer implement a proof...

Feb 11, 2022

Living Sky to lift restrictions in response to province's re-opening plan

Living Sky School Division announced it will lift its COVID-19 restrictions as the province is proceeding with a plan to re-open Saskatchewan and remove regulations in the days ahead.The Living Sky Sc...

Feb 10, 2022

Mixed reaction from Saskatchewan teachers over health orders ending

Come March 1, schools in Saskatchewan will start looking a lot more like they did two years ago, with students and staff no longer required by provincial mandate to wear masks indoors.All of Saskatche...

Feb 09, 2022

NBCHS starts Indigenous Student Council; offers smudges for positivity

North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) students looking to connect with their Indigenous culture will have an opportunity to do so by joining the Indigenous Student Council that just start...

Feb 04, 2022

Aboriginal Storytelling Month an opportunity to share culture

February is Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan, and events are being planned in North Battleford and Meadow Lake to celebrate the annual tradition. A total of 72 Indigenous storytellers fro...

Feb 01, 2022

Lloydminster Library holds grand opening ceremony at new location

The Lloydminster Public Library (LPL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of its new location at the LloydMall.Several dignitaries were on-hand for the ceremony at...

Jan 28, 2022

STF president criticizes new rules around COVID isolation

Saskatchewan's new rules on COVID-19 isolation are drawing criticism from the teachers' union.Starting Friday, close contacts will not need to isolate. Also, the isolation period for anyone unvaccinat...

Jan 27, 2022

From the ground up: mental health support aid for farmers moves onto next phase

The seeds have been planted and are showing signs of sprouting, for a new tool that will one day provide valuable mental health support to farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan.Since the launch of the ...

Jan 23, 2022

U of S keeping students off campus until Feb. 7

The University of Saskatchewan is extending its current state of operations until Feb. 7, according to a memo sent to students Tuesday."Given the increased transmissibility of Omicron, in combination ...

Jan 18, 2022

North West College names new president, CEO

North West College has named its new president and chief executive officer (CEO).Dr. Eli Ahlquist will take over the leadership role, replacing interim CEO Tanis Studney. Ahlquist comes with more than...

Jan 14, 2022