Education

Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities

Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent I...

Dec 12, 2024

Auditor finds non-compliance with international trip, credit card and expense claims at Northlands College

Northlands College staff are not complying with travel and expense claims, and corporate credit cards policies. That's according to a report released this month by the Provincial Auditor of Saskatchew...

Dec 11, 2024

NLSD receives provincial award for Indigenization efforts

The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has been recognized for its work towards Indigenization within its organization. At the Saskatchewan School Boards Association's Fall Assembly banquet in Reg...

Dec 03, 2024

Saskatchewan Teachers Federation optimistic about provincial education commitment

The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) saw many encouraging signs for education during Premier Scott Moe's Speech from the Throne on Nov. 25.During the address, Moe said not enough was being done ...

Dec 01, 2024

STF encouraged by Throne Speech ‘first steps’ on education

The STF said it is pleased with promises made in today's Speech from the Throne that would see expanded help for the province's educators.The government has promised two key things, increased support ...

Nov 25, 2024

Some classes, bus routes cancelled Monday following weekend snowstorm

Schools across Northeast and Central Saskatchewan are closing their doors on Monday following this past weekend's snowstorm. School divisions began issuing notices of cancelled classes and bus routes ...

Nov 25, 2024

Every seed has a story that needs to be heard

Don't throw away your seeds, because they hold valuable ancient agricultural knowledge.It's one of the key messages from the 13 Moons Food and Seed Sovereignty learning circle project from SAGE - kant...

Nov 22, 2024

'They are not alone': Sask. RCMP address rising domestic violence with prevention and support programs

Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions have seen a 13 per cent increase in intimate partner and family violence over the past five years. Sergeant Kim Stewart hopes to raise awareness about available resourc...

Nov 19, 2024

NESD, Horizon School Board election results

The results from local school board elections have been released after Wednesday's vote. North East School Division: Subdivision 1 (Hudson Bay & Area): Kathrene Bank (incumbent): 381 votes (electe...

Nov 14, 2024

List of election candidates in the northeast

Election season is a busy time, and we at northeastNOW wanted to make sure you had a list of all of the candidates for both the civic and school board elections in the northeast. Note: (i) = incumbent...

Nov 08, 2024