Tag Archives: Education
STF president explains decision to turn down arbitration in contract dispute
Back in March, it was seen as part of the solution. Now, teachers are saying no.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration on Wednesda...
Jun 06, 2024
STF declines binding arbitration, declares bargaining impasse
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration, the provincial government says.A statement from the STF declared a bargaining impasse and ...
Jun 06, 2024
Teachers have refused arbitration, says Sask. Ed.
Saskatchewan teachers have refused to send the collective agreement to binding arbitration, said the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education in a news release late on Wednesday. The government and school t...
Jun 05, 2024
First Nations students receive $15K per year scholarships from TD Canada Trust
Two women from Saskatchewan, including one from La Ronge and another from Meadow Lake, are recipients of the 2024 TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. They are two of 25 successful applicants, which...
Jun 05, 2024
Living Sky audited for mental health intervention services performance
The Living Sky School Division has been reevaluating its practices following a provincial audit of their intervention services for students with mental health concerns. Provincial Auditor, Tara Clemet...
Jun 05, 2024
Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women raises awareness of 'Stolen Sisters'
A group of dedicated supporters came out for the Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) in North Battleford today. The event was organized by the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Cen...
Jun 04, 2024
Grade 12 La Loche student hosts fashion show as special credit
An upcoming graduate from La Loche's Dene High School showed his love for fashion with a special show last week. Grade 12 student Marken Laprise organized a fashion show as part of a special credit cl...
May 31, 2024
Union warns sanctions could return if province doesn’t return to negotiations
UPDATE: The STF said late on Friday that negotiations were scheduled to start Wednesday. The Saskatchewan Teachers Federations says that sanctions could return with 48-hours notice if the province doe...
May 31, 2024
Teachers reject deal
Saskatchewan teachers have rejected a tentative contract reached after months of negotiations between the STF, the province and school boards. Teachers voted over the last two days but have turned dow...
May 30, 2024
Lost memories in Waterhen as community looks to future of school
As the embers continue to smolder, Waterhen Lake First Nation Chief Blaine Fiddler reflects on the lost memories. "That building was the hub centre of the community and (everyone) is pretty devastated...
May 29, 2024