Education

Three new members appointed to Carlton Trail College's Board of Directors

The Carlton Trail College Board of Directors has welcomed three new members after a pair departed.Denis Bergerman and Luz Marina Dominguez are no longer on the board, but filling their shoes are Gordo...

Sep 04, 2019 (submitted photo/Carlton Trail College)

Physical activity offers running start to a healthy school year

As the summer season winds down and the leaves begin to change, a new school year is on the horizon. Whether getting involved with an extracurricular sports team, or enjoying the refreshing fall breez...

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Communcation is key for NESD 2019/2020 school year

Tuesday, Sept. 3 marks the start of the 2019/2020 school year, and the Northeast School Division (NESD) is ready.According to Director of Education Don Rempel, the division is working this year toward...

Aug 26, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Groups ready campaign to help young voters identify 'fake news' in election

Samantha Reusch is aiming to help young Canadians identify misinformation online because she and her colleagues can't monitor all social media platforms for false information during this fall's campai...

Lisa Brady Aug 24, 2019 Caro Loutfi, right, manager of Apathy is Boring, and Samantha Reusch are seen in their office in Montreal on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson)

Group of Australians hosted by Melfort Rotary Club

A group of 12 Australian Rotary Club members made their way through the Melfort area over the past couple of days.The group was able to experience life in Saskatchewan including a visit to Bourgault I...

Aug 21, 2019 Group of Australians tour the Creekside Orchard in Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Online mental wellness class the first of its kind in Saskatchewan

Students heading back to school this season will have the opportunity to take a new online class to better their mental health.The Sun West Distance Learning Centre in Kenaston is ready to launch its ...

Aug 20, 2019 (File photo/ CJME News Staff)

Respected elder and former grand chief remembered for kindness and service to community

Space may be limited to standing room only this week, when a celebration of life is held on Wednesday for Philip Morin, Prince Albert Grand Council's first grand chief.Morin passed away Aug. 1 at the ...

Aug 05, 2019 Philip Morin passed away Aug. 1 (Submitted photo/ Tina Pelletier)

Saskatchewan leads nation in schools climate change curriculum

A new study found Saskatchewan schools have the most comprehensive curriculum in the nation for teaching about climate change. It dispels an assumption that a province that is politically conservative...

Aug 01, 2019 A well operated by BlackPearl Resources on the Onion Lake Cree Nation. (YouTube/BlackPearl Resources)

Carlton Trail College, Sask Polytech announce new bursaries for trades training

Some people wanting to take some trades training at Carlton Trail College could be in line for some bursaries.A partnership with Carlton Trail and Saskatchewan Polytechnic is now giving women, Indigen...

Jul 31, 2019 (submitted photo/Carlton Trail College)

School supplies wanted for Operation Fill-a-Backpack

With the month of August right around the corner, many are thinking about back to school.Partners to End Poverty (PEP) and the Salvation Army are gathering school supplies to help those who are in nee...

Jul 30, 2019 Donations are being accepted at the Salvation Army for Operation Fill-a-Backpack. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)