Tag Archives: Education
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
KidsFirst North wins provincial literacy award
KidsFirst North is the recipient of the 2022 Council of the Federation Literacy Award (COFLA) in Saskatchewan. "It's an honour to receive this year's Council of the Federation Literacy Award," program...
Sep 08, 2022
U.K. PM Liz Truss's B.C. school days — pink jumper, big fringe and a sense of humour
VANCOUVER - Brenda Montagano, a teacher at Parkcrest Elementary School in Burnaby, B.C., had a special item for show-and-tell on Tuesday - her own class photo from the same school 34 years ago, with n...
Sep 07, 2022