Tag Archives: Education
Prince Albert school divisions announce mandatory masking indoors
Students in Prince Albert and area can add masks back to their school supply lists as they prepare for a return to the classroom.The Prince Albert Catholic School Division (PACSD) and the Saskatchewan...
Aug 24, 2021
B.C. reintroduces mandatory mask policy, including for students in Grades 4 and up
VICTORIA - British Columbia is reintroducing a public health order requiring people to wear masks in all indoor public spaces including malls, grocery stores and on transit starting Wednesday to help ...
Aug 24, 2021
Pride Week wraps up with Diversity Vigil and annual parade
Battlefords Pride members are pleased with the success of this year's local Pride celebrations.The week-long event concluded Sunday with music and fun activities near the Chapel Gallery.The organizati...
Aug 23, 2021
No mask or vaccination mandates for schools as health ministry updates COVID-19 plan
The provincial health ministry has released a statement with some updated guidelines for school divisions on future vaccination plans, contact tracing and self-isolating measures.For the last several ...
Aug 20, 2021
NLSD short 13 teachers ahead of school year
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) is facing a teacher shortage just weeks before students are scheduled to return to the classroom. Teachers are still needed in Cumberland House, La Loche, La...
Aug 20, 2021
Williment ready for next step in life after facing personal health issues
Retired Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) superintendent of education Mark Williment wants people to know he's happy, well and feeling better as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Willim...
Aug 19, 2021
NDP calling for clear back-to-school plan, province considering allowing 11-year-olds vaccinations
In two weeks, thousands of kids will be streaming into schools once again, but with public health orders and the Delta variant now dominant the NDP is sounding the alarm."As a parent, I think that I s...
Aug 19, 2021
Nursing grads say pandemic experience pushing them out of Quebec hospitals
MONTREAL - Nursing students and recent graduates from nursing programs in Quebec say working conditions in the province's public health-care system are pushing them into the private sector, further ex...
Aug 15, 2021
Amid spike in gun violence, Montreal groups call for different approach to problem
MONTREAL - As police in the Montreal area deal with a jump in gun violence linked to street gang clashes, community workers are calling for decision makers to focus on the root of the problem. This we...
Aug 14, 2021
Federal-provincial child care announcement receives mixed reactions from families and workers impacted
Prince Albert's Summer Hayward has a four year old son and pays over $500 a month for day care. That will change following Friday's joint announcement from the federal and provincial governments, that...
Aug 13, 2021