Education

No mask or vaccination mandates for schools as health ministry updates COVID-19 plan

The provincial health ministry has released a statement with some updated guidelines for school divisions on future vaccination plans, contact tracing and self-isolating measures.For the last several ...

Aug 20, 2021

NDP calling for clear back-to-school plan, province considering allowing 11-year-olds vaccinations

In two weeks, thousands of kids will be streaming into schools once again, but with public health orders and the Delta variant now dominant the NDP is sounding the alarm."As a parent, I think that I s...

Aug 19, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for federal employees, many travellers

Ottawa will require federal employees, workers in federally regulated industries and many travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, marking an "evolution" in the government's position on vaccine m...

Aug 13, 2021

Moosomin First Nation receives federal funding support for new K to Grade 12 school

It was a proud day for Moosomin First Nation Thursday when it was announced they would be receiving $38 million in federal funding to build a new kindergarten to Grade 12 school.Marc Miller, federal M...

Aug 05, 2021

Free Flow Dance Theatre Company show coming to North Battleford

UPDATE: Free Flow Dance Theatre Company are announcing they will not be having the Sunday, August 8 afternoon performance in North Battleford that was originally scheduled. The show, called A Prairie ...

Aug 03, 2021

North West President Notay resigning

North West College President and CEO Jay Notay has resigned his position for a new posting in Alberta.Notay is leaving NWC to become president and CEO of Keyano College, located in Fort McMurray, on O...

Jul 30, 2021

Wheelchair accessible Liberty Swing now added to natural playground in NB

North Battleford is now a little more accessible for people with mobility challenges.The Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) in partnership with the City of North Battleford offici...

Jul 27, 2021

Fred Light Museum readies to hold annual Family Fun Day again

The Fred Light Museum is getting ready to hold its annual Family Fun Day coming up next month.The event will take place Aug. 6 at the museum grounds in Battleford.The event had to be cancelled last ye...

Jul 26, 2021

Battlefords Pride planning parade, activities to celebrate Pride Week in August

The Battlefords Pride group is getting ready to celebrate Pride Week next month with a variety of activities, running from Aug. 16 to Aug. 22.Battlefords Pride committee president Bobbisue Thompson sa...

Jul 08, 2021

Local student Hailey Rose named recipient of Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

North Battleford's Hailey Rose has been named a recipient of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program for 2021. The program provides university scholarships to students who exemplify the humanitarian ...

Jul 08, 2021