Education

Teachers have refused arbitration, says Sask. Ed.

Saskatchewan teachers have refused to send the collective agreement to binding arbitration, said the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education in a news release late on Wednesday. The government and school t...

Jun 05, 2024

Carrot River to sell elementary school to daycare

The future of the old elementary school in Carrot River is now clearer. The town conducted a public call for proposals in May, with the proposals reaching the preliminary review stage by the recreatio...

Jun 05, 2024

Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women raises awareness of 'Stolen Sisters'

A group of dedicated supporters came out for the Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) in North Battleford today.The event was organized by the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Cent...

Jun 04, 2024

Grade 12 La Loche student hosts fashion show as special credit

An upcoming graduate from La Loche's Dene High School showed his love for fashion with a special show last week. Grade 12 student Marken Laprise organized a fashion show as part of a special credit cl...

May 31, 2024

Union warns sanctions could return if province doesn’t return to negotiations

UPDATE: The STF said late on Friday that negotiations were scheduled to start Wednesday. The Saskatchewan Teachers Federations says that sanctions could return with 48-hours notice if the province doe...

May 31, 2024

Teachers reject deal

Saskatchewan teachers have rejected a tentative contract reached after months of negotiations between the STF, the province and school boards. Teachers voted over the last two days but have turned dow...

May 30, 2024

Lost memories in Waterhen as community looks to future of school

As the embers continue to smolder, Waterhen Lake First Nation Chief Blaine Fiddler reflects on the lost memories. "That building was the hub centre of the community and (everyone) is pretty devastated...

May 29, 2024

Evolution of education continues in East Central Saskatchewan

While embracing the knowledge of yesterday through a land-based education program, the East Central First Nations Education Authority is focused on their goals - teaching the leaders of tomorrow. Dire...

May 23, 2024

Three-year contract offer to teachers includes 8% raise, money for class complexity: STF

The latest contract offer for Saskatchewan's teachers includes an eight per cent raise over three years and millions of dollars to address classroom complexity.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation pr...

May 23, 2024

STF, province reach tentative deal

After more than a year of negotations, the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation have reached a tentative deal.Friday's announcement came after three days of renewed talks th...

May 17, 2024