Tag Archives: Education

Remote Labrador location potential training ground for astronauts
When scientists determined in the mid-1970s that the Mistastin crater in Labrador had lunar-like properties, the last Apollo mission had flown and it was too late for astronauts to take advantage of t...
Jan 22, 2023

Regional colleges plan to merge
Two of the province's regional colleges are planning to merge.Cumberland College covers the northeast, including Melfort and Nipawin, while Parkland College is based in the southeast, and includes Yor...
Jan 20, 2023

East Central School realizes rink dream
Nearly a year and a half ago, East Central School Principal Joanne Tournier was staring out at a grass-covered structure that in no way resembled the community hub it once was.On Thursday night, Tourn...
Jan 20, 2023

Retired Cree senator stunned by 'facade' of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's heritage
Retired senator Lillian Dyck said she was "stunned" to see reports last fall questioning the Indigenous heritage of former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, whose story she had related to, and whose car...
Jan 19, 2023

More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
VANCOUVER - Six out of 10 universities confirm they're reviewing honorary degrees given to retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, after being asked by a group of Indigenous women to revoke them follo...
Jan 18, 2023

Commissioner recommends delaying Quebec nurse exam amid concerns over high fail rate
MONTREAL - A preliminary investigation into why more than half of candidates failed Quebec's nurse licensing exam last fall has found "concerning elements" surrounding both the exam and student prepar...
Jan 18, 2023

UBC regrets handling of Turpel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia says it deeply regrets its handling of the case of retired judge and former law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who was the subject of a CBC investig...
Jan 17, 2023

Historic school in Shellbrook headed for auction
The process of selling off two historic buildings in Shellbrook and making room for some possible new commercial development, has taken another step forward.During their Monday meeting, town council v...
Jan 17, 2023

Process to name sport field near Carlton High School has begun
A field next to a local high school will one day have its one unique name following a decision by the Sask. Rivers School Division Board of Trustees.At its meeting last Monday, the Board approved a re...
Jan 15, 2023

Longtime St. Mary Principal announces retirement, replacement named
A man whose education career has spanned over three decades, and included roles of vice-principal, principal and administrator, will soon start a new life chapter.Mark Phaneuf will retire effective Ja...
Jan 11, 2023