Education

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

New program at SIIT hopes to create more Indigenous entrepreneurs

A new program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) hopes to train the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs while providing a mentor to help them along the way.SIIT will s...

Jan 13, 2022

Saskatchewan outlines steps to keep schools open

The Saskatchewan government doesn't have any immediate plans to move schools to online learning.On Wednesday, the government outlined the steps it plans to take to keep schools operating in the midst ...

Jan 05, 2022

Construction begins on $10-million renovation at Holy Rosary

Work has begun on Holy Rosary High School's major renovation just in time for the holidays.The $10-million project at Lloydminster's Catholic high school, announced back in September 2020, is a two-st...

Dec 07, 2021