Education

Teachers accuse government of ‘misleading’ ad campaign during contract talks

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is accusing the Scott Moe government of a "misleading and ridiculous" billboard campaign.Contract talks are underway between the two sides and the billboard...

Jul 28, 2023

Melfort participating in Drowning Prevention Week

The City of Melfort and the Northern Lights Palace Pool are trying to raise awareness about water safety.This week (July 16-22) is National Drowning Prevention Week, and the city and pool have organiz...

Jul 19, 2023

Indigenous youth in Sask. take part in summer science camps

Dozens of Indigenous youth had a chance to learn the fundamentals of science during different summer camps put on by the University of Regina and the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).The Sc...

Jul 16, 2023

Carlton Trail College receives roughly $300K in provincial funding for pre-apprenticeship training

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $2.5 million for construction-related pre-apprenticeship training, which will add more than 200 seats in targeted skills training programs.Roughly $300,000 ...

Jul 10, 2023

U of R talks about special agreements with northern colleges

One of the biggest post-secondary schools in Saskatchewan has been branching out, giving more northern students a chance to further their studies.Over the past couple of weeks, the University of Regin...

Jul 07, 2023

City of Humboldt committed to reconciliation all-year round

Just because June (National Indigenous History Month) is over, doesn't mean the City of Humboldt isn't focused on reconciliation.Back in January, the city and Heritage Saskatchewan, along with their p...

Jul 06, 2023

Numerous northeast high school students receive trades scholarships

A total of 100 scholarships were recently dolled out to graduating high school students from 70 communities across the province.Courtesy of the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Comm...

Jun 27, 2023

Cumberland College announces winners of 2023 entrance scholarships

Cumberland College has announced the recipients of their 2023 entrance scholarships, which are presented to high school and adult basic education (ABE) graduates who have all achieved an academic aver...

Jun 26, 2023

Prince Albert woman wins national scholarship

A young woman who moved far away from her home community to pursue a college degree is social work, is receiving national recognition.Daniela Linklater, 24, is one of only 20 recipients of the $10,000...

Jun 24, 2023

2023 Victor Thunderchild scholarship winners include future youth advocate, veterinarian and investigator

The legacy of a well-respected Prince Albert educator lives on.The three recipients of the 2023 Victor Thunderchild scholarships were announced this week and they are Roper Blanchard, Cadence Crain an...

Jun 23, 2023