Tag Archives: Education
Maze says teachers pleased with staggered start, but others won’t teach
After a staggered return to school last week that saw different cohorts of students back in classes on different days, all students returned on Monday.On the Greg Morgan Morning Show, Saskatchewan Tea...
Sep 14, 2020
Local charities to benefit from Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign
The Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign gets underway across the country on Monday. Each restaurant owner chooses a charity, hospital, or program to benefit from cookie sales each year.The full $1 from ...
Sep 13, 2020
Prairie North Coop Agro Team gain training in emergency response
STRASBOURG, Sask. - Five members of the Prairie North Coop Agro team attended emergency response training for anhydrous ammonia last week in Strasbourg. Agro Division Manager Larry Kohl told northeast...
Sep 11, 2020
Prairie North Coop Agro Team gain training in emergency response
Five members of the Prairie North Coop Agro team attended emergency response training for anhydrous ammonia last week in Strasbourg.Agro Division Manager Larry Kohl told northeastNOW it is important t...
Sep 11, 2020
University of Saskatchewan sees increase in enrollment
Enrollment at the University of Saskatchewan is on track to be the highest ever.Alison Pickrell, assistant vice-provost of strategic enrollment management for the U of S says there is a two per cent j...
Sep 09, 2020
NESD Director of Education talks government funding, first day of classes
School is back in session and school divisions, parents, students, staff, and the government are all adjusting to the new normal. Tuesday, Sept. 8 marked the first day back at school for most students...
Sep 08, 2020
SGI refreshes drivers on school zone driving
School zones will be a much busier place now that the school year is underway.SGI is reminding drivers to slow down to help keep the kids safe, and also that school zone speeds will now be enforced."W...
Sep 08, 2020
Government approves $51 million in additional funding for safe return to school
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved more funding to schools in the province for equipment, staff and cleaning supplies.According to a media release, the government announced $51 million for Sa...
Sep 08, 2020
Northeast parents give thoughts on back to school amid pandemic
On Sept. 8, students and teachers in Saskatchewan will head back to the classroom together for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.The Saskatchewan government and public health o...
Sep 04, 2020
Youth camp finds balance between learning and safety
A special camp for Indigenous youth North of Prince Albert has taught youth several special skills over eight weeks of cultural-based education.The camp was organized by the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nati...
Sep 03, 2020