Education

Churchill hosts 2022 grad ceremony

It's the start of a new chapter for 42 graduates of La Ronge's Churchill Community High School who received their diplomas on Saturday. Hundreds of people attended a graduation ceremony held at the Me...

Jun 26, 2022

'I just want to say thank you': Penney retires from Northlands College

With an education career spanning three decades now behind him, Guy Penney wants to express his sincere gratitude to the residents of northern Saskatchewan. "Every opportunity I've had in my adult lif...

Jun 24, 2022

North West College launching new Liberal Arts program

North West College (NWC) will have new programming for students this fall.The Liberal Arts one-year Certificate program and two-year Diploma program are set to start in September at the Meadow Lake an...

Jun 24, 2022

Many northern Saskatchewan students receive Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships

On Friday, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced that Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships are being awarded to 100 high school ...

Jun 24, 2022

Carrot River hires contractor for new school

The new school coming to Carrot River has checked off another box and is getting closer to the build being started.The North East School Division (NESD) has hired Wright Construction as their official...

Jun 23, 2022

Haugen leaving Churchill as 30 years in education less than a year away

While teacher Connie Haugen doesn't officially retire until February 2023, this week marks her final few days as a staff member at La Ronge's Churchill Community High School. "I'm taking a short-term ...

Jun 22, 2022

JPII's Shelly Fransoo named Battle West Coach of the Year

From after-school practices and organizing weekend tournaments, to hours spent working with players on skill development and organizing travel plans, it takes a lot of extra time outside of "work hour...

Jun 22, 2022

U of S drops mask mandate for summer

Beginning July 4, people no longer need to cover their faces when visiting the University of Saskatchewan's campus.The university is hitting pause on the masking protocol for summer."Masks will not be...

Jun 22, 2022

Zelenskyy calls on students to pressure their leaders to further support Ukraine

TORONTO - Students should pressure their political representatives to provide more support to Ukraine to help fight the ongoing Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday...

The Canadian Press Jun 22, 2022

Local high schools celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

From pancakes to powwows, flag raisings, and round dances, all three North Battleford high schools celebrated National Indigenous Peoples' Day Tuesday, in various ways in the community. John Paul II C...

Jun 21, 2022