Education

Human trafficking presentation held in Melfort

There were sobering presentations at a human trafficking presentation in Melfort on Thursday. Marguerite Riel Centre presented a 'Help Stop Human Trafficking' event at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Prince ...

Jan 30, 2025

Horizon School Division anticipating similar enrolment numbers for 2025-26

Enrolment numbers for Horizon School Division are expected to be similar in the fall. Director of Education Kevin Garinger told northeastNOW enrolment for the current school year started at just under...

Jan 29, 2025

Horizon School Division taking collaborative approach on change room policy

The Horizon School Division is working to develop a policy on change room use. Last week, the provincial government directed all divisions to develop and implement policies. Horizon's Director of Educ...

Jan 28, 2025

Sask. school divisions told to develop change room policies; Pride groups 'cautiously optimistic'

The provincial government has directed school divisions across Saskatchewan to develop and implement policies on change room use.The Ministry of Education announced Thursday the policies will be admin...

Jan 23, 2025

Suncrest College in Melfort tweaks CCA program

The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program at Suncrest College in Melfort is undergoing a bit of a facelift. The new program that will debut in August will allow students a chance to find employment ...

Jan 21, 2025

NESD issues letter to families regarding busing issues

The North East School Division (NESD) has sent a letter out to parents and others regarding their busing challenges. The division has been forced to stop several bus routes due to several factors, pri...

Jan 20, 2025

Sask. NDP slams government over decline in teaching positions

Student enrolment has steadily increased over the past five years, and the Saskatchewan NDP is raising the alarm over the lack of teachers to accommodate the growing number of students.Citing numbers ...

Jan 08, 2025

Top 10 provincial stories of 2024

This year was one with many triumphs and challenges, one in which concerns were heard via voting and protest. Saskatchewan residents also brought local talents and accomplishments to the national and ...

Dec 31, 2024

'It wasn't safe': Being trans in rural Saskatchewan

Quinn Loewen's classmates never knew him by his identity: it wasn't safe. He went to Medstead Central School, roughly an hour from the Battlefords and is situated in the conservative village of Medste...

Dec 30, 2024

Year in Review: Carrot River Valley School celebrates grand opening

A significant milestone in the northeast in 2024 was the grand opening of the new Carrot River Valley School. The facility opened to students from Grades 5 through 12 back in January, but kids from Ki...

Dec 26, 2024