Tag Archives: Education

Métis Nation looks to re-vamp constitution
A series of public consultations have kicked off as the Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) works to re-vamp its constitution. Changing the document was part of an agreement struck with the federal gove...
Apr 21, 2022

STF calls on government to reinstate public health measures in schools
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation wants the provincial government to learn a lesson from the latest wastewater data.One day after the University of Saskatchewan's latest data showed a 742 per cent...
Apr 12, 2022

Potential merger with Cumberland and Parkland Colleges should be paused: SGEU
A provincial union is asking for a potential merger of two colleges to be put on hold.In a release issued Thursday, the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) is asking the Cumberl...
Apr 08, 2022

New Director of Education appointed to North East School Division
The North East School Division (NESD) recently named its new Director of Education.Stacy Lair has been appointed to the role following the retirement of the current director, Don Rempel.Lair has serve...
Apr 07, 2022

St. Brieux school returning to in-person learning for all grades after staff members contract COVID
Students in Grades 7 to 12 at St. Brieux school will be going back to in-person learning.Classes have been virtual for the past two days, April 5th and April 6th, as more than 10 staff members were in...
Apr 06, 2022

Agriculture in the Classroom offering farm tours
CANADA-WIDE - Youth have a chance to learn more about the business of farming during Agriculture Literacy Month in March, and now also into April since the program has been extended. As part of the ex...
Mar 16, 2022

Province gives $140,000 to schools for Truth and Reconciliation education
The Government of Saskatchewan is giving approximately $140,000 in grants to schools in the province for Truth and Reconciliation education.A total of 27 schools will receive up to $5,000 to work with...
Mar 10, 2022

Faculty at U of S College of Nursing votes no-confidence in executive
Last Friday, the College of Nursing of the University of Saskatchewan, presented a motion of no-confidence in the executive team, claiming the college has been critically underfunded and the quality o...
Mar 08, 2022

Melfort Public Library brings storytime
Families in Melfort can soon enjoy in-person storytime at the Melfort library.As COVID-19 restrictions are removed across the province, the Melfort Public Library is hoping to spread joy with a family...
Feb 21, 2022

Testing for unvaccinated, masking to remain in place for U of S students and staff
The University of Saskatchewan has come out with some new rules for students, staff and visitors as a response to changing provincial health orders.According to Patti McDougall, with the university's ...
Feb 11, 2022