Education

New report reveals widespread children’s rights violations during pandemic

Every year people's mental health becomes more important increasing the amount of supports online, in the community, and in schools.While the conversation about mental health is growing, and as more a...

Sep 01, 2021

Living Sky students must comply with masking protocols as required for school start-up

Students will need to be compliant to masking protocols for everyone's safety as they return to schools in the Living Sky School Division.Director of Education Brenda Vickers and Board Chair Ronna Pet...

Aug 31, 2021

Melfort Library celebrates successful summer reading program

A total of 4,210 books were read by 230 kids in the summer reading program at the Melfort Public Library.A wind-up party that, included a story, prizes from local businesses, and a game of BINGO, was ...

Aug 31, 2021

LLRIB offers $300 COVID vaccine incentive, Stanley Mission students to begin classes online

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is offering $300 to band members who are fully vaccinated.That's according to a public noticed released Monday which states the COVID vaccine incentive is open to ...

Aug 31, 2021

Saskatchewan Rivers School Division release 'broader' strategic plan

The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division released their strategic plan that will last until the 2024 school year.The plan focuses on educational excellence, human diversity, community engagement...

Aug 31, 2021

Anxiety, optimism as many Montreal kids return to class amid COVID's fourth wave

MONTREAL - Seven-year-old Jayda Watts-Simeon was bouncing up and down with excitement on Tuesday at the chance to be back in school. Wearing a medical mask and carrying a pink backpack covered in imag...

The Canadian Press Aug 31, 2021

Study on impact from development on Jackfish and Murray Lakes to help guide future decision making

Close to 90 area residents attended a public engagement and information meeting at the Cochin Community Hall on Saturday to discuss a study related to how development impacts Jackfish and Murray Lakes...

Aug 30, 2021

Students and staff mask use 'strongly recommended' in NESD

Masking is being strongly recommended when school begins later this week in the North East School Division (NESD).The province wide masking mandate for indoor public places was lifted on July 11 but n...

Aug 30, 2021

Workers call for province-wide plan, mandatory masking as school year approaches

School resumes in Saskatchewan this week, but there hasn't yet been a comprehensive set of rules around COVID-19 protocols from the provincial government. So far, they've mostly left such rules in the...

Aug 30, 2021

Catholic School Division staff to receive Truth and Reconciliation training

Along with a year's full of lesson plans and getting organized for a new school year, all staff at Prince Albert Catholic School Division (PACSD) schools will be receiving training regarding Calls to ...

Aug 29, 2021