Education

Fred Light Museum honoured with new award

The Fred Light Museum in Battleford was recently recognized in an awards competition from an international organization. The museum that officially opened in 1980 was honoured with the award for the H...

Oct 04, 2022

R.M. and college training partnership receives award of excellence

Carlton Trail College and the R.M. of Prince Albert recently received the Award of Excellence at the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance's (SEDA) 2022 Provincial Summit. The award was for the c...

Oct 04, 2022

Scientists have developed a technique to restore kelp forests for future generations

VANCOUVER - For Liam Coleman, scuba diving in B.C. waters is like taking a weightless walk in the woods. "It's a really beautiful, quite special experience to go diving into kelp forests .... It's lik...

The Canadian Press Oct 04, 2022

Northlands College hires new CEO

Karsten Henriksen has been hired as the new president and CEO of Northlands College.Before accepting the position and throughout the COVID pandemic, Henriksen worked with the First Nation Health Direc...

Oct 03, 2022

Diamonds and Pearls shines with return to in-person party

There was no shortage of shimmers or smiles during a special fundraiser Friday night, for a Prince Albert preschool.The Diamonds and Pearls event at Elk Ridge Resort included an auction, dinner, games...

Oct 03, 2022

'I was really homesick': Some northern students travel far from home for high school

YELLOWKNIFE - When Angelina Arrowmaker was ready to start high school in 2017, she and her mother packed their bags and flew 195 kilometres south to Yellowknife. They made the move because the school ...

The Canadian Press Oct 01, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized in the Battlefords

It was a time for coming together during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Battlefords Friday.The day started with flag-raising ceremonies at Town Hall in Battleford and City Hall i...

Sep 30, 2022

Local First Nation communities host North East School Division for cultural education

A handful of local First Nation communities played host to over 300 staff members from the North East School Division (NESD), in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.Roughly 50-75 staff wen...

Sep 30, 2022

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...

Sep 29, 2022

P.A. now home to over 100 Ukrainian newcomers

-A previous version said all the adults were women. There are a couple men in Prince Albert as well.More Ukrainian refugees are starting to call Prince Albert their new home.Over 100 are now living in...

Sep 29, 2022