Education

Battlefords Ag Society still hoping to hold fair this year if restrictions lift

While the Battlefords Agricultural Society has had to cancel the Agri-Mex Farm, Trade and Home Show again this spring due to the pandemic, it is still hopeful to have some events later this year when ...

Mar 12, 2021

Sask. schools get another $29M in COVID contingency funding

The Saskatchewan government is putting another $29 million into the province's schools as they deal with COVID-19.In a media release Thursday, the government said the funds will help school divisions ...

Mar 11, 2021

Local mayors to take part in Great Big Crunch online event

The City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford have both proclaimed March 11 as the annual Great Big Crunch-Healthy School Food Day.North Battleford mayor David Gillan and Battleford mayor Am...

Mar 10, 2021

U of S president optimistic in-person learning will resume in the fall

The University of Saskatchewan is preparing for more face-to-face instruction in the fall.In a statement posted on the university's website, president Peter Stoicheff said he's "confident" there will ...

Mar 05, 2021

COVID-19: How to know your calls are from the SHA

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is offering tips for helping the public know when a phone call is legitimately from the SHA for individuals receiving calls about test results and contact traci...

Mar 04, 2021

Local teacher shines light on indigenous graduates success

A Grade 11 and 12 teacher in North Battleford is recognizing indigenous success stories from recent graduates. Shalen Fox of John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) is the mind behind the school's new display ...

Feb 25, 2021

Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeal of Theodore case

A legal battle over funding for Catholic schools in Saskatchewan appears to be over.The Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday it won't hear an appeal by the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD), which w...

Feb 25, 2021

Bison returns back to land on Poundmaker and Onion Lake Cree Nations

After over 150 years, the bison have finally returned to the plains at a number of local first nations. Herds were recently released at Poundmaker Cree Nation and Onion Lake Cree Nation.The Poundmaker...

Feb 24, 2021

Local schools show support for Pink Shirt Day

Staff and students throughout the community were doing their part to raise awareness and show support for anti-bullying Wednesday by taking part in Pink Shirt Day. While in previous years, many school...

Feb 24, 2021

Living Sky School Division meets with MLAs for update on successes, financial needs

Living Sky School Division met online with some of the area MLAs for the district recently, to give them an update on the division's accomplishments as well as a number of its financial needs in the m...

Feb 22, 2021