Education

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

STF declines binding arbitration, declares bargaining impasse

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration, the provincial government says.A statement from the STF declared a bargaining impasse and ...

Jun 06, 2024

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