Education

'Students are falling through the cracks': P.A. teachers take to streets on second one-day strike

The sidewalks along one of Prince Albert's busiest roads were filled with teachers protesting against the lack of progress in contract negotiations with the province.Hundreds of educators gathered in ...

Jan 22, 2024

BATC donates $10K for theatre upgrades at North Battleford Library

A collaborative partnership between the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) and the North Battleford Library is bringing the 1980s-era theatre into the 21st Century. "The equipment at the theatre ...

Jan 22, 2024

Northeast teachers take part in second one-day strike

There's a good chance parents and guardians in Melfort saw local teachers walking around outside this morning.That's because they're taking part in the second one-day strike organized by the Saskatche...

Jan 22, 2024

Feds announce two-year cap on international student admissions

Immigration Minister Marc Miller is announcing a two-year cap on international student admissions.The minister hopes the cap will give the federal and provincial government time to curb a system that ...

Jan 22, 2024

Federal government announces two-year cap on international student admissions

MONTREAL - New visas for international students will be slashed by more than one-third this year as the federal government tries to slow a rapid increase in temporary residents that has put immense pr...

The Canadian Press Jan 22, 2024

Rallies planned for second strike by Sask. teachers

Students will once again be out of school on Monday as Saskatchewan teachers hold their second one-day strike. The previous one happened this past Tuesday and in Prince Albert, teachers from 45 school...

Jan 19, 2024

P.A. Parents, school boards prepare for second one-day teachers strike

Another province-wide teacher strike is coming in just a few days as school boards in Prince Albert do their best to keep parents informed.On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) annou...

Jan 19, 2024

NESD schools to close for second time due to teachers' strike

The North East School Division (NESD) remains at-the-ready amid the job action by local teachers.The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced Thursday that the next round of job action will be...

Jan 18, 2024

Sask. Teachers Federation announces second one-day strike for Monday

The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) has announced that teachers will be walking off the job once again next week.In a news release sent Thursday, STF President Samantha Becotte stated that a se...

Jan 18, 2024

Métis women's leadership program helps participants develop skills to excel

A Mtis women's leadership training program offered in the north west area aims to provide young Mtis participants with skills and knowledge to help them move up in their career path. Offered through L...

Jan 18, 2024