Education

STF cancels noon-hour supervision withdrawal

Parents in Saskatchewan won't have to make alternate plans on Thursday for their child's lunch hour. On Wednesday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced it was cancelling its ...

Feb 07, 2024

Third teachers strike in La Ronge comes before job action escalation

Teachers in La Ronge have once again taken to the streets demonstrating against the provincial government whom they say have turned a blind eye to their demands. "It's unfortunate that the government ...

Feb 07, 2024

Northern Sask. teachers hosting rallies on second day of rotating strikes

Thousands of students will not be in class on Wednesday as another round of rotating teachers' strikes hits Saskatchewan schools.This follows the first round of rotating strikes last week that affecte...

Feb 07, 2024

Latest job action by teachers forcing Central Sask. school divisions to get creative

School Divisions across Saskatchewan are coming up with plans to overcome the latest job action organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).The union has announced teachers will not provi...

Feb 05, 2024

Sask. Teachers announce one-day withdrawal of noon-hour supervision

One day after announcing the next round of rotating strikes, Saskatchewan teachers say noon-hour supervision will be the next to go.The Teachers Federation (STF) said on Thursday, they would withdraw ...

Feb 05, 2024

Second rotating teacher strike to involve Northern Sask. & Saskatoon area

The second round of rotating strikes has been announced by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).On Wednesday, teachers in and around Saskatoon and Northern Saskatchewan will hit the picket line...

Feb 04, 2024

Study examining equine assisted therapy in P.A. area looking for more participants

A study happening in the Prince Albert area is looking for public safety workers to take part.A research team from McMaster University is trying to determine whether Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) cou...

Feb 03, 2024

Students in Regina stage walkout in support of teachers

Some students in Regina began the new semester with a walkout in support of the province's teachers.On Friday afternoon, about 100 students gathered outside the Legislative Building and staged a rally...

Feb 03, 2024

North Battleford and Meadow Lake Libraries prepare for busy Aboriginal Storytelling Month

Throughout the month of February, stories of life will be at the forefront of readers' minds at the libraries in Meadow Lake and North Battleford. "Traditionally, storytelling month...happens when the...

Feb 03, 2024

North West College says international student cap shouldn't be an issue in Saskatchewan

While the federal government announced a temporary cap for permits for international students in Canada, North West College said it's not expected to be an issue in Saskatchewan.The Immigration, Refug...

Feb 02, 2024