Education

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

Cumberland College showcasing industry variety and opportunity throughout the northeast

Cumberland College is set to host three consecutive open houses at each of its campus locations.Tisdale (today), Nipawin (tomorrow), and Melfort (Thursday) will each see an open house from 5-7 p.m.Pro...

Apr 04, 2023

Indigenous Youth conference sets out to spark change and create positive legacies

Hundreds of youth from all corners of Northern Saskatchewan, have gathered in Prince Albert this week for a special conference and are discussing some serious topics related to gang awareness, leaders...

Mar 30, 2023

Province starting hiring process for new online school

The province is looking to hire 90 teachers for its new online school.The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (Sask DLC) will be the main hub for online education in the province. A total of 15...

Mar 28, 2023

Favreau commits to NCAA Divsion III

The Melfort Mustangs have announced that their starting goalie has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the 2023/24 season.Joel Favreau, a 2002-born goaltender will suit up for the SUNY-Gene...

Mar 28, 2023

Carlton Trail plans trades expansion

Carlton Trail College is getting $800,000 from the latest provincial budget to expand trades training in the northeast.The money will be used for a 4,000 square foot addition to the College's regional...

Mar 28, 2023

Rider Reading Program wraps up northeastern swing

The Saskatchewan Roughriders recently had a handful of their players tour around the province, as a part of their Rider Reading Program.Included in their Saskatchewan-wide journey were a couple of sto...

Mar 24, 2023

Farm safety day back at Battlefords Agricultural Society

Kids in the Battlefords area will have a chance to learn some helpful tips they need to know about staying safe on the farm, during the upcoming Progressive Agricultural Safety Day. The event will tak...

Angela Brown Mar 24, 2023