Education

STF plans rallies across province during one-day teacher strike

Rallies have been scheduled to take place across Saskatchewan on Tuesday during the one-day teacher's strike.The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced the temporary work stoppage last week,...

Jan 15, 2024

STF wants gov’t to get serious about classroom issues ahead of strike

Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, said she hopes Tuesday's single-day strike will show the government how serious teachers are about having their needs met.On Frida...

Jan 13, 2024

Horizon SD promises communication amid teacher job action

The Director of Education of Horizon School Division is weighing in on teacher sanctions and the one-day strike.Teachers announced Thursday that they will be holding the strike on Tuesday, Jan. 16 as ...

Jan 12, 2024

TMSS fundraising for Playscape Project

Tisdale Middle & Secondary School (TMSS) is once again fundraising for its Playscape Project.They are accepting donations for their online auction Mar. 1, and donations can be dropped off at the s...

Jan 12, 2024

Saskatchewan government lawyers argue pronoun law best for gender-diverse children

Lawyers for the Saskatchewan government are arguing a judge should dismiss a challenge to a law that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school.D...

Jan 11, 2024

Sask. teachers to hold single-day strike on Tuesday

Saskatchewan teachers will hold a single-day strike on Tuesday.Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF), announced during a virtual news conference Thursday morning.F...

Jan 11, 2024

North East School Division informs parents of potential disruptions

The North East School Division (NESD) has sent out a notice to parents regarding any potential job action from its teachers.The Saskatchewan Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee and Saskatchewan Te...

Jan 10, 2024

Carrot River signs agreement to purchase elementary school

The Town of Carrot River has signed a purchase agreement to buy the elementary school from the North East School Division.Elementary students will be moving into the brand-new K to 12 school currently...

Jan 10, 2024

Dental therapy program off and running in P.A. as patients are now welcome

The next generation of dental therapists are now being trained in Prince Albert which will provide more necessary services to rural and remote communities.The new dental therapy program started in the...

Jan 09, 2024

Parents weigh in on giving consent for children changing names or pronouns at school

A legal challenge to Saskatchewan's new law requiring parental consent if children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school is back in court this week. New Brunswick enacted a similar...

Jan 07, 2024