Tag Archives: Education
Eight-year-old deceased after being hit by school bus
An eight-year-old boy from Red Earth Cree Nation has died after being struck by a school bus he had just gotten out of. Carrot River RCMP said that Wednesday at about 12:25 p.m., they were called abou...
Apr 06, 2023
Métis Nation creating lodge in Batoche to help teach youth about their culture
What started out as an idea by a Mtis elder is officially turning into a reality.The Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) held a ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday for a new lodge in Batoche which will be...
Apr 05, 2023
Cumberland College expanding healthcare programs
Cumberland College has been selected to expand its health programming for the 2023-24 academic year.As part of Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources Action Plan, additional seats will be provided to t...
Apr 05, 2023
Only 'silent' praying allowed in Quebec schools as province moves to ban prayer rooms
Quebec's education minister said Wednesday it will soon be forbidden to have prayer rooms in the province's public schools. Bernard Drainville told reporters in Quebec City he has learned of at least ...
Apr 05, 2023
Sask. Rivers expecting almost $2 million deficit despite increase in provincial budget
Despite an increase to the provincial education budget, one school district said it will be seeing less money this coming year.The Board of Trustees with the Sask. Rivers Public School Division met on...
Apr 05, 2023
Cumberland College showcasing industry variety and opportunity throughout the northeast
Cumberland College is set to host three consecutive open houses at each of its campus locations.Tisdale (today), Nipawin (tomorrow), and Melfort (Thursday) will each see an open house from 5-7 p.m.Pro...
Apr 04, 2023
Sask Polytech student uses project to advocate for new dog park in P.A.
If you're a dog lover, you'll certainly love what one student in Prince Albert is doing for one of her major projects.Allie Combden currently attends Sask Polytech in the city and has been here since ...
Apr 04, 2023
'A beautiful community:' Universities open lounges for Black students
TORONTO - Spaces designated for students from marginalized backgrounds are spreading across Canadian universities, as officials say they are a necessary and overdue response to decades of racism on ca...
Apr 04, 2023
Living Sky School Division launches Innovation Fund
Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD) is launching a new fundraising initiative as an added boost for more support for student programming.Board chair Ronna Pethick told battlefordsNOW the fundraiser wi...
Apr 03, 2023
UBC encourages students to uninstall TikTok app, citing keystroke capture, data risks
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia is encouraging students to uninstall the TikTok app from their mobile phones, citing concerns about data sharing with the social media platform's Chinese...
Apr 03, 2023