Education

Family of girl with autism hopes to increase education following upsetting social media post

The family of a girl believed to be on the autism spectrum are speaking out in response to some comments posted on social media they found hurtful after the child's visit to a local business.The owner...

Jun 06, 2023

Equine therapy offered in La Ronge this week

Instride Equine Therapy was in La Ronge the last two days offering mental health and wellness therapy.The company is operated by former National Hockey League player Rich Pilon and his business partne...

Jun 06, 2023

Students and instructors being recognized during convocation at Sask Polytech

Tuesday is a special day for hundreds of local students graduating from Sask Polytech in Prince Albert.As the 2023 Convocation takes place Tuesday, paNOW spoke to some of the students and instructors ...

Jun 06, 2023

Innu kids learn from their own as Labrador First Nations take control of schooling

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. - Inside a wide, white canvas tent behind the Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, the first drop of sweet molasses dough falling into a bubbling pan of fat gives off an aroma that p...

The Canadian Press Jun 04, 2023

"An anomaly": Kinistino Public School sees 20 per cent of graduating class commit to university athletics

The Kinistino Public School has a lot to celebrate about this year's graduating class.Three of their 15 grade 12 students, or 20 per cent, will play university sports this fall.Sheldon Larson, a teach...

Jun 03, 2023

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