Education

NESD keeping Arborfield School open, changing to K-6

Arborfield School will remain open but will no longer teach students in grades 7 to 12.The North East School Division's (NESD) Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Tuesday where they approve...

Apr 26, 2023

Tisdale Early Learning Family Resource Centre looking for location, partnerships for the future

This past month, Tisdale was announced as one of six communities across the province to receive funding for the development of an Early Years Family Resource Centre (EYFRC), which would bring Saskatch...

Apr 24, 2023

Midwest Food Resources plans Seedy Saturday

Midwest Food Resources is getting ready to hold Seedy Saturday. The event that’s free to attend will take place at Living Faith Chapel at 1371 103 Street in North Battleford from 11 a.m. to 4 p....

Angela Brown Apr 21, 2023

Safer Roads Canada promoting safety around heavy trucks

Safer Roads Canada has released two educational videos that promote safety around heavy trucks.The organization was formed by a group of families of the victims of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash....

Apr 19, 2023

Carlton Trail College receives $800K to expand regional trades training facility

Trades education opportunities in the northeast will soon be improving.Carlton Trail College (CTC) recently received $800,000 to expand its regional trades training facility, courtesy of capital fundi...

Apr 18, 2023

Multiple organizations hoping to improve daycare availability in Nipawin

Nipawin council has received multiple requests and applications, from organizations hoping to help end the childcare shortages felt within the community.The Nipawin Community Daycare Co-operative (NCD...

Apr 14, 2023

Nipawin's new primary care paramedic program is generating excitement within North East EMS

The North East EMS service is excited about the new primary care paramedic (PCP) program starting in Nipawin.Cumberland College recently announced the addition of new educational opportunities at its ...

Apr 13, 2023

Indigenous-led technology company launches training centre in Prince Albert

A first-of-its-kind training centre in Prince Albert, that is guaranteeing jobs for people across northern Saskatchewan, officially opened.PLATO, Canada's only Indigenous software testing and technolo...

Apr 12, 2023

Eight-year-old deceased after being hit by school bus

An eight-year-old boy from Red Earth Cree Nation has died after being struck by a school bus he had just gotten out of. Carrot River RCMP said that Wednesday at about 12:25 p.m., they were called abou...

Apr 06, 2023

Cumberland College expanding healthcare programs

Cumberland College has been selected to expand its health programming for the 2023-24 academic year.As part of Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources Action Plan, additional seats will be provided to t...

Apr 05, 2023