Education

RCMP give kids lesson in bike safety to ready them for summer

Kids in the Battlefords got some first-hand training in bicycle safety this week when the RCMP offered its annual Bike Rodeo.The event was held May 29 to 31 at the Access Communications Centre (previo...

Jun 02, 2023

Sask. teachers say student needs are being “triaged” and $40M increase needs to be higher

The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation (STF) is asking the province to make its education budget predictable and sustainable, saying that right now teachers are having to pick and choose which students...

Jun 02, 2023

NBCHS shines a light on mental health

Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School were visited by a special guest speaker Friday, in mental health advocate, author, and public speaker, Allan Kehler. Kehler was brought in to spe...

Jun 02, 2023

Mediated talks continuing between North East School Division and CUPE

The North East School Division (NESD) is optimistic a deal can be reached before education support workers decide to go on strike.The Division and CUPE 4875, which is representing 320 employees, have ...

Jun 02, 2023

City celebrates BGC Club Day in Battlefords with flag-raising ceremony

Battlefords kids came together outside City Hall Friday to celebrate BGC Club Day. The City of North Battleford held a flag-raising ceremony and read a proclamation to recognize the day. BGC Battlefor...

Jun 02, 2023

JPII principal, Bruce Yockey receives Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal

North Battleford's Bruce Yockey has been awarded a Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for his positive impact on the community and province.Yockey, who serves as principal at John Paul II Collegiate, has ...

Jun 02, 2023

Province providing $40M to help school divisions hire staff, manage growing enrolment numbers

School divisions across Saskatchewan are getting funding to help with the growing number of students.The province announced on Thursday they were providing an additional $40 million with half being gi...

Jun 01, 2023

Melfort Youth Evolution in the fight against teenage vaping

Six kids from Melfort Youth Evolution recently travelled to the legislative building in Regina to speak up against vaping laws.Alongside their three adult allies, they joined roughly 60 other youths f...

Jun 01, 2023

Town & RM of Arborfield file injunction against North East School Division's plans for community school

The Town of Arborfield and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Arborfield have officially filed an injunction against the North East School Division's (NESD) decision to discontinue grades 7 to 12 at the c...

Jun 01, 2023

People advised to keep cats indoors to ensure their safety

The Battlefords Humane Society is asking pet owners to try to keep their cats inside following a number of cases of people targeting cats in the community.The society received reports of cats being in...

May 31, 2023