Education

Foreign interference shows need for Canada to get serious on media literacy: advocate

OTTAWA - As federal parties craft the scope of a possible inquiry into foreign interference, Canada's media-literacy charity argues governments and schools need to do a better job of preventing citize...

The Canadian Press Jul 16, 2023

First Nation beauty salon and school now at new location

A North Battleford First Nation beauty salon and school now has its own location. Owned by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), Ka-miyosit "Beautiful One" Hair and Esthetics held its official...

Jul 13, 2023

Early-learning and child-care ministers promise to work together to improve workforce

IQALUIT, Nunavut - Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care say they plan to work together to address workforce challenges. Karina Gould, minister of...

The Canadian Press Jul 13, 2023

Meadow Lake student named to Green Dream Internship Program

A Meadow Lake student is the only Saskatchewan winner of an internship program and scholarship for those pursuing a career in forestry.The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) recently announc...

Jul 12, 2023

Historical walking tour planned for Battlefords area

The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society (SHFS) is planning to offer a 10-day walking tour to see many important historical sites in the Battlefords and surrounding area. Hugh Henry, event organi...

Jul 12, 2023

Carlton Trail College receives roughly $300K in provincial funding for pre-apprenticeship training

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $2.5 million for construction-related pre-apprenticeship training, which will add more than 200 seats in targeted skills training programs.Roughly $300,000 ...

Jul 10, 2023

Not guilty pleas entered in SCFPA fraud case

A man accused of stealing over $15,000 from the French Canadian Society of Prince Albert (SCFPA), has entered not guilty pleas before his scheduled trial this fall.On July 4, Ahmed Hassan Farah entere...

Jul 10, 2023

'Ride for a Vet' a success in Battlefords area

This year's "Ride for a Vet" saw a good turnout in the Battlefords area.Hosted by the Original Nine Riding Association, the annual motorcycle rally fundraiser was held Saturday."It was a great day," p...

Jul 10, 2023

U of R talks about special agreements with northern colleges

One of the biggest post-secondary schools in Saskatchewan has been branching out, giving more northern students a chance to further their studies.Over the past couple of weeks, the University of Regin...

Jul 07, 2023

City of Humboldt committed to reconciliation all-year round

Just because June (National Indigenous History Month) is over, doesn't mean the City of Humboldt isn't focused on reconciliation.Back in January, the city and Heritage Saskatchewan, along with their p...

Jul 06, 2023