Education

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

Majestic bison emerges in artist's snow sculpture project

A magnificent bison sculpture has emerged outside the Allen Sapp Gallery this weekend from what started as just a heaping pile of snow seven days ago.Saskatoon-based artist Patricia Leguen put some of...

Feb 21, 2021

Saskatchewan soaks up inspiration from Mars landing

NASA has successfully placed the world's - and the known universe's - most expensive six-wheeled vehicle on Mars, after a nerve-wracking entry, descent and landing of the Perseverance Rover on Thursda...

Feb 18, 2021

COVID cases in Living Sky School Division

The Living Sky School Division (LSSD) has confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at four different schools in the local district.Those schools include Spiritwood High School (Feb. 2), North Battleford C...

Feb 09, 2021