Education

Protestors against new school policies gather in North Battleford

About 100 people gathered in front of newly appointed Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill's MLA office in North Battleford Sunday afternoon. It was one of several protests that have occurred throughout...

Sep 03, 2023

Saskatchewan, New Brunswick naming changes means 'life or death' for trans kids: Ien

Canada's minister for women, gender equality and youth says policies in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick that require parental consent before students under 16 can have schools use their preferred prono...

Aug 31, 2023

'Still fighting': Opponents of Sask. pronoun policy make their voices heard in P.A.

It's a fight that allies in Prince Albert say they are still fighting year after year: the right for LGBTQ+ students to be protected.Last week's policy changes on gender identity, sexual education and...

Aug 30, 2023

Hundreds gather to protest Saskatchewan’s new school gender and naming policy

Hundreds of protesters lined up in front of Don Morgan's office in Saskatoon on Sunday afternoon to voice their displeasure about a new gender and naming policy implemented by the provincial governmen...

Aug 27, 2023

Teachers turn to AI to make workload more manageable, chart lesson plans

Jessica Reid has thought about quitting the career she'd dreamed of since childhood hundreds of times. Until recently, she was overwhelmed by her workload as an elementary school teacher- planning les...

Aug 27, 2023

‘It’s not their education’: student says they need to have a say too amidst new legislation

A recent graduate of LP Miller School in Nipawin says students should be getting more of a say into their own school experience when it comes to pronoun usage and notifying parents. Kathrine MacDonald...

Aug 23, 2023

Swift reaction to education policy changes in Saskatchewan

People across Saskatchewan are reacting to the newest provincial policy changes for students heading back to school in the fall.Saskatchewan is changing policies on students changing names and pronoun...

Aug 23, 2023

Teachers accuse government of ‘misleading’ ad campaign during contract talks

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is accusing the Scott Moe government of a "misleading and ridiculous" billboard campaign.Contract talks are underway between the two sides and the billboard...

Jul 28, 2023

Meadow Lake RCMP gear up for Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Meadow Lake RCMP will be on the green this Saturday for the Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Meadow Lake Golf Course. RCMP Cpl. Jared Rau is inviting people in the community ...

Jul 20, 2023

Sci-Fi Science Camps back in Meadow Lake

Kids with a budding interest in science or those who just like to try something new will want to check out this fun science camp coming to Meadow Lake next week. The Sci-Fi Science Camps day camp, off...

Jul 19, 2023