Tag Archives: Education
Indigenous-led technology company launches training centre in Prince Albert
A first-of-its-kind training centre in Prince Albert, that is guaranteeing jobs for people across northern Saskatchewan, officially opened.PLATO, Canada's only Indigenous software testing and technolo...
Apr 12, 2023
Muslim groups promise to monitor Quebec ban on school prayer spaces
MONTREAL - Muslim groups are speaking out against the Quebec government's intention to ban prayer spaces in public schools, saying they will monitor how the Education Department enforces its new rules...
Apr 11, 2023
Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for more next year
OTTAWA - This year's federal budget sets aside more than $800 million to expand loans and grants for the upcoming school year, but students are looking forward to permanent changes to financial assist...
Apr 10, 2023
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