Education

Occupational and speech language therapist programs coming to U of S

The Government of Saskatchewan is making a big investment to help establish two new health training programs at the University of Saskatchewan.The funding of $8.1 million will establish new programs f...

Jun 15, 2024

Last day of work to rule for Sask students is Friday as arbitration pends

Students in Saskatchewan will complete their last two weeks of school with full services from teachers after the STF agreed to binding arbitration. The STF says the arbitration will include wages and ...

Jun 14, 2024

Only days left before Warkentin's retirement from Pre-Cam Community School

After nearly three decades as a teacher, Janet Warkentin only has days left before retirement. Warkentin started her position as a student services teacher at La Ronge's Pre-Cam Community School eight...

Jun 12, 2024

Clearwater River student wins bronze at national science fair

A graduating Grade 12 student from Clearwater River Dene Nation has returned to northern Saskatchewan with a bronze medal from a national science fair.Ava Haynes recently got back from Ottawa where sh...

Jun 11, 2024

New school in Melfort on provincial waitlist

The North East School division remains on a waitlist to build a new school in Melfort. The division's plan is to replace Brunswick and Reynolds elementary schools with a new facility. Brunswick was bu...

Jun 10, 2024

Hundreds of uncertified teachers being used to fill shortages in Saskatchewan

It's well known that schools across the province and nation are struggling to fill teacher vacancies. What may be less known is the number of uncertified teachers working in Saskatchewan classrooms.Ac...

Jun 10, 2024

New Brunswick Gov. to intervene in Sask. pronoun policy case

The Government of New Brunswick plans to apply for intervenor status in the case against Saskatchewan's pronoun policyThe case has been making its way through the courts, and this winter a judge ruled...

Jun 09, 2024

Northern students present Lt. Gov. with special teepee art

A special piece of art created by students at Carlton High School in Prince Albert will make its way to Government House in Regina in time for National Indigenous People's Day. The artwork is a teepee...

Jun 07, 2024

Melfort, Tisdale schools looking for volunteers as teachers withdraw noon-hour supervision

The North East School Division (NESD) has released their plans for next week, and possibly beyond, as teachers withdraw voluntary professional services. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) and...

Jun 07, 2024

STF president explains decision to turn down arbitration in contract dispute

Back in March, it was seen as part of the solution. Now, teachers are saying no.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration on Wednesda...

Jun 06, 2024