Education

Provincial auditor calls for changes to boost Indigenous graduation rate

Saskatchewan Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett has made recommendations to increase the Indigenous three-year graduation rate, which currently sits below 50 per cent. Clemett released a report on June 6...

Jun 09, 2023

Meadow Lake Pride Month offering plenty to enjoy

Meadow Lake Pride is excited about all the activities happening in the community this June to celebrate LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month in the area. Volunteers have been busy getting all the events ready for the...

Jun 08, 2023

STF believes education funding still not enough, province picking favourites among divisions

The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation (STF) believes the province is picking favourites when it comes to education funding.They held a news conference on Thursday where they once again shared their fr...

Jun 08, 2023

Tuition-free training offered to early childhood educators in Saskatchewan

Early childhood educators in Saskatchewan will have greater access to training and professional development, thanks to a $12-million investment from the provincial government.According to the Saskatch...

Jun 08, 2023

Sask. teachers say student needs are being “triaged” and $40M increase needs to be higher

The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation (STF) is asking the province to make its education budget predictable and sustainable, saying that right now teachers are having to pick and choose which students...

Jun 02, 2023

Province providing $40M to help school divisions hire staff, manage growing enrolment numbers

School divisions across Saskatchewan are getting funding to help with the growing number of students.The province announced on Thursday they were providing an additional $40 million with half being gi...

Jun 01, 2023

Indigenous education program celebrates first graduating class

The inaugural graduation class of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NSITEP) will undoubtedly go on the make a huge impact in their home communities. During a ceremony hel...

Jun 01, 2023

'A dream come true': Turtleford Dance Studio heading to international competition

It's the moment many young dancers dream about - to show their talents on the world stage. The Turtleford Dance Studio was recently selected to participate in the Dance World Cup from July 1 to 6 in W...

May 25, 2023

Île-à-la-Crosse students win provincial gold, off to national skills competition for robotics

It was a golden finish for students at Rossignol High School in le--la-Crosse at the recent Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincials.The team won gold in robotics and is off to nationals, representing t...

May 17, 2023

Special day for giving for the 'On Air for Healthcare' radiothon

To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or text "Donate" to 306-805-1829 and follow the link.Don't forget to give!It's time for t...

May 12, 2023