Education

Rise of the machines: Robotics becoming increasingly popular in Saskatchewan schools

From robot competitions to the need for robotic arms in different industries, as well as having fun, it seems robotics is becoming a popular choice for many young people in Saskatchewan.Dan Bechard is...

Sep 17, 2022

Classes back in session before long weekend again: Why?

It has been a decade since legislation first required the school year in Saskatchewan to start after the Labour Day long weekend, and it has been eight years since that legislation was introduced to b...

Sep 01, 2022

Saskatchewan to provide $250K to deliver Dene education in the North

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing up to $255,000 to the First Nations University of Canada to deliver the Dene Teacher Education Program (DTEP) in Northern Saskatchewan. Post-secondary stude...

Aug 31, 2022

Academic vice president appointed at North West College

North West College (NWC) has found a new vice president.The post-secondary institution announced Wednesday that Dr. Priscilla Lothian will fulfill the academic position starting immediately. President...

Aug 24, 2022

Ministry of Education set to add Dakota Language to Sask. high schools next fall

The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Wednesday that the Ministry of Education is preparing to add the Dakota Language to its list of high school classes for the 2023-24 school year. The Ministr...

Aug 24, 2022

Interim education plan extended, with focus on mental health

As students get ready to go back to the classroom, the Saskatchewan government has extended an education plan to ensure young learners are set up for success.Saskatchewan's Interim Provincial Educatio...

Aug 17, 2022

Annual 'Ride for a Vet' charity event brings out supporters

Bikers from across the North West region came out to ride and donate for the cause during the annual "Ride for a Vet" rally Saturday. The event kicked off with a breakfast hosted by the Royal Canadian...

Jul 09, 2022

Nearly 200 graduate from North West College

The Class of 2022 was celebrated last month at North West College (NWC).Two convocation ceremonies were held for the Battlefords and Meadow Lake campuses, the first in-person graduation events the pos...

Jul 04, 2022

Saskatchewan school division fires employee after $5K taken

A now-former employee of Saskatchewan's Living Sky School Division was fired after taking more than $5,000 from the division during the third quarter of the 2021-22 fiscal year.In a media release Mond...

Jul 04, 2022

New Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre opens at Hanin Creek

SaskPolytech and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) recently celebrated the launch of a project meant to increase cultural awareness.The Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre is an extension of the H...

Jul 02, 2022