Tag Archives: Education

Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce
The Midwest Food Resources’ (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending. The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, loc...
Sep 20, 2022

Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce
The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...
Sep 20, 2022

Rise of the machines: Robotics becoming increasingly popular in Saskatchewan schools
From robot competitions to the need for robotic arms in different industries, as well as having fun, it seems robotics is becoming a popular choice for many young people in Saskatchewan.Dan Bechard is...
Sep 17, 2022

Former student makes bench in honour of late teacher
A former teacher at Prince Albert's Carlton Comprehensive Public High School is being remembered with a special tribute.Victor Thunderchild died in April 2021 after contracting COVID-19. His death not...
Sep 16, 2022

District of Lakeland asked to consider fireworks regulations
The use of fireworks is officially on the radar for the District of Lakeland council.The issue was raised during this week's meeting and it was ultimately decided the district would investigate what o...
Sep 15, 2022

No mandatory restrictions coming to P.A. schools, despite COVID levels rising
COVID levels are on the rise in Prince Albert, however, schools won't be bringing in any mandatory COVID-19 restrictions for the time being.According to researchers with the University of Saskatchewan...
Sep 15, 2022

North Battleford Comprehensive High School under lockdown
RCMP are currently on scene at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School after responding to an assault around 12:30 p.m. today. According to a release from the Battlefords RCMP, one student has ...
Sep 14, 2022

Study co-authored by B.C.'s top doctor says 80% of kids, youth have had COVID-19
VANCOUVER - A study co-authored by British Columbia's top doctor says at least 70 to 80 per cent of children and youth in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have been infected with COVID-19. The ...
Sep 13, 2022

Local student representing Horizon School Division on provincial youth council
Elected as a local ambassador, Grade 11 student Anna Ingram will share her insights and help shape the future of Saskatchewan's education system on this year's provincial youth council. The Quill Lake...
Sep 12, 2022

Film tells story of Sister Dorothy Moore, Mi'kmaw educator who fought for her people
HALIFAX - As a girl growing up in the Mi'kmaw community of Membertou, Sister Dorothy Moore came to know what it meant to lose one's path and then find the way back through human kindness. The 89-year-...
Sep 11, 2022