Education

Melfort, Humboldt honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day

The City of Melfort will be holding a candlelight vigil in honour of both National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the James Smith Cree Nation.The observation will take place tonight, September 29th,...

Sep 29, 2022

Sod turned at new Carrot River School

Premier Scott Moe and Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw joined students, staff and representatives of the North East School Division to celebrate the official beginning of construction on the new ...

Sep 23, 2022

Northeast to celebrate a variety of cultures this fall

Culture Days are returning to the Northeast, this fall. After a hiatus, caused by the pandemic, Melfort will be hosting a total of four events, from September 24 - October 16.Cultural Co-ordinator for...

Sep 22, 2022

Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce

The Midwest Food Resources’ (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending. The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, loc...

Angela Brown Sep 20, 2022

Rise of the machines: Robotics becoming increasingly popular in Saskatchewan schools

From robot competitions to the need for robotic arms in different industries, as well as having fun, it seems robotics is becoming a popular choice for many young people in Saskatchewan.Dan Bechard is...

Sep 17, 2022

Local student representing Horizon School Division on provincial youth council

Elected as a local ambassador, Grade 11 student Anna Ingram will share her insights and help shape the future of Saskatchewan's education system on this year's provincial youth council. The Quill Lake...

Sep 12, 2022

Giving those with dyslexia a chance to love reading

A library in the northeast wants to make sure everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the magic of a good book.For those with dyslexia, being passionate about books can be difficult. However, the Melfort...

Sep 05, 2022

Students across the Northeast officially back to school

September 1, marked the end of summer vacation and the return of both students and teachers for another year of school.Kids across the North East School Division entered the classroom, for what is hop...

Sep 02, 2022

Classes back in session before long weekend again: Why?

It has been a decade since legislation first required the school year in Saskatchewan to start after the Labour Day long weekend, and it has been eight years since that legislation was introduced to b...

Sep 01, 2022

Saskatchewan to provide $250K to deliver Dene education in the North

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing up to $255,000 to the First Nations University of Canada to deliver the Dene Teacher Education Program (DTEP) in Northern Saskatchewan. Post-secondary stude...

Aug 31, 2022