Education

Education minister, NDP leader concerned over potential teacher strike

As tensions continue to rise between the government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF), there are growing concerns over the potential for a teachers' strike.In a news release, the union s...

Oct 17, 2023

Saskatchewan teachers to vote next week on possible job action

Teachers across the province are to vote next week on possible job action as the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) accused Premier Scott Moe of emphasizing "wedge issues" amid collective bargain...

Oct 16, 2023

Saskatchewan government introduces ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’

The Sask. Party's new "Parents' Bill of Rights" has been introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature.The bill, the government said, outlines the rights parents have to make decisions around their child...

Oct 12, 2023

New poll shows support for using notwithstanding clause in 'parental rights' debate

Nearly half of those who took part in an online poll say they support their province using the notwithstanding clause to ensure that schools tell parents if their child wishes to use a different name ...

Oct 12, 2023

P.A. career fair moves to Art Hauser Centre for first time

Each and every year it continues to grow, so much so that the annual career fair in Prince Albert needed a bigger venue.Thankfully, the Art Hauser Centre was available to house the Opening Doors to th...

Oct 12, 2023

North West College receives $120K from Cenovus for mental health and tutoring services

Cenovus Energy is providing North West College with funds to help the school enhance its mental health services.Over the next three years, the post-secondary school - which has campuses in North Battl...

Oct 11, 2023

Northlands College launches metaverse campus

Northlands College has launched the metaverse campus, making it one of the few colleges in Canada to establish a full campus presence in the metaverse. According to a media release issued this week, t...

Oct 11, 2023

Police keep peace at protests as province pushes pronoun policy forward

Protesters on both sides of Saskatchewan's controversial education policies met at the Legislative Building on Tuesday as the government worked to make the new policies law.The new policies require pa...

Oct 10, 2023

Île-à-la-Crosse student among several in northern Sask. honoured with Award of Excellence

A student from le--la-Crosse finally got to meet Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor as he presented a number of Awards of Excellence to students in northern Saskatchewan.Russ Mirasty attended several ...

Oct 08, 2023

Ahtahkakoop opens employment and training centre in Shell Lake

The Town of Shell Lake's former high school is now being used by the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.The First Nation recently purchased the building so they could turn it into an employment and training cent...

Oct 06, 2023