Education

U of S closing all recreational facilities

The University of Saskatchewan is closing all recreational facilities on campus beginning Monday morning to increase preventative measures surrounding the spread of COVID-19 in the province.According ...

Mar 15, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

U of R suspends classes due to COVID-19 concerns

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the University of Regina has decided to suspend classes for a short period of time and will no longer provide face-to-face teaching the rest of the semester.The U of ...

Mar 14, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

School divisions make changes amid COVID-19

Schools in the province are taking varying degrees of measures as COVID-19 worries continue.The Regina Catholic School Division said it's pausing all assemblies as of late Friday morning. Gatherings w...

Mar 13, 2020 (File photo/CJME News Staff)

'Where's the funding?' Students gather in front of MLA's office in solidarity with teachers

High school students gathered in front of MLA Jeremy Harrison's Meadow Lake constituency office Thursday afternoon to stand in support of teachers and school staff.The announcement of sanctions - whic...

Mar 12, 2020 Students protest in front of MLA Jeremy Harrison's office (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW)

U of S to “operate as usual,” considers remote classes

The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) issued a statement Wednesday afternoon on the "quickly evolving COVID-19" situation.In a release by University Communications, the U of S says they're focused o...

Mar 12, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

CHS Spartans fight to keep wrestling team alive

A dedicated wrestling coach and two Carpenter High School (CHS) students brought home silver and gold medals for their athletic performance this past weekend at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic ...

Mar 11, 2020 (submitted photo/Crystal Barden)

Province extends another offer to Sask. teachers

The provincial government is making a new offer to Saskatchewan's teachers.In a media release, the government said Wednesday that it's offering a four-year contract that includes a $1,500 one-time pay...

Mar 11, 2020 Education Minister Gordon Wyant. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Carlton High School artist set for historic first in P.A.

For some, the thought of their kids punching holes in and painting and drawing all over their bedroom walls might raise their blood pressure. But a Carlton Comprehensive Public High School student is ...

Mar 07, 2020 Carlton High's Maria Hirsi will become the first Indigenous high school female to get the John V. Hicks gallery all to herself. (Submitted/Maria Hirsi)

Teachers unimpressed with province’s proposal on classroom composition

The second meeting between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) in about a week had the teachers' representatives leaving less than impressed.The two sides are try...

Mar 06, 2020 Patrick Maze, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president. Mar. 5, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Extreme School Makeover Challenge addresses a growing need for student nutrition

The Northwest District School Board is inviting school staff and students to get involved in the Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge. The challenge is a contest which encourages grassroots initia...

Mar 05, 2020 (Submitted photo/Northwest District School Board)