Education

NW Region gardener keeps green thumb active throughout winter

Gardening enthusiast and educator Rhea Good, who lives in the Battlefords area in the North-West Region, isn't disheartened by Saskatchewan's bitterly cold winter. Instead, she keeps her love of garde...

Dec 04, 2022

Meadow Lake student chosen to represent North America at a conference in Egypt

A Grade 12 student from Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake is currently in Egypt representing North American youth at an International Conference.Sean Bernard was selected to attend the United Natio...

Nov 10, 2022

Former Northlands College CEOs react to employee placed on unpaid leave to seek public office

"This is simply wrong."Those are the words of former Northlands College CEO Toby Greschner in response to a candidate in the upcoming La Ronge byelection being placed on unpaid leave by the post-secon...

Nov 07, 2022

‘Excited to see it continue’: The story of a graduate’s experience in Sturgeon Lake Health Center

In what's being called another step on the journey to reconciliation with First Nations peoples, a graduate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic is sharing her experience of working in a First Nations health...

Oct 26, 2022

Book on Delmas residential school fire to be released next month

A new book, called "Ashes and Embers: Stories of the Delmas Indian Residential School" is set to be launched at a special reception in North Battleford.Written by Poundmaker Cree Nation author and edu...

Oct 24, 2022

Students perform $84,000 in free dental work for northern residents

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and University of Regina students helped bring smiles to the faces of people in La Loche, Clearwater River Dene Nation and Buffalo Narrows last week. During the Northern Healt...

Oct 17, 2022

'Welcome Home' barbecue gathering planned for Krista Fox after cross-country walk

Local advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Krista Fox is being welcomed home at a special gathering in North Battleford. Organized by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC),...

Oct 07, 2022

Midwest Food Resources wraps up community gardens harvest

Midwest Food Resources community gardens in North Battleford are winding down for the season after wrapping up their harvest. The project includes three gardens: the first is used by participating loc...

Oct 06, 2022

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...

Sep 29, 2022

Melfort, Humboldt honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day

The City of Melfort will be holding a candlelight vigil in honour of both National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the James Smith Cree Nation.The observation will take place tonight, September 29th,...

Sep 29, 2022