Tag Archives: Education
Citing role in 'genocidal policies,' history professors reach out to First Nations
FREDERICTON - History professors at the University of New Brunswick are offering their research skills to Indigenous people looking for information about ancestors or seeking land claims, saying First...
Jun 09, 2021
'You didn't get the best of me': Residential school survivor gets honorary doctorate
CALGARY - Clarence Wolfleg remembers the day his mother took him to school. It was 1956 and for the next 5 1/2 years he attended the Old Sun Residential School outside Gleichen in southern Alberta. "M...
Jun 08, 2021
Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work
OTTAWA - Brandon Rheal Amyot was sweating while perusing summer job opportunities in February, realizing that opportunities weren't abundant. The Lakehead University student watched something similar ...
Jun 08, 2021
Three additional COVID-19 cases identified at St. John Community School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has identified three positive COVID-19 cases at St. John Community School in Prince Albert.According to a media release from the Catholic School Division, these...
Jun 07, 2021
NBCHS grad week starts off with plenty of smiles
It was an exciting day Monday for many young grads from North Battleford Comprehensive High School.Graduation once again had a different look this year to meet COVID-19 requirements.The event was held...
Jun 07, 2021
COVID case at Redwing School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed a case of COVID in Redwing Public School.In a media release Monday, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) said the staff and students a...
Jun 07, 2021
St. Brieux school students bring home multiple YBEX awards
For the 20th year, Community Futures Newsask in Tisdale dispersed the Youth Business Excellence (YBEX) awards.The awards ceremony was cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemi...
Jun 07, 2021
Local high schools will get to celebrate graduation in-person this year
Saskatchewan in-person gathering sizes are increasing just in time for grad season at Prince Albert high schools. While grads this year will not get to experience the same graduation plans previously ...
Jun 07, 2021
Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools
Indigenous leaders are expressing disappointment and frustration over comments by Pope Francis they say fell short of an apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. Perry Bellegarde...
Jun 07, 2021
Six COVID cases at St. John Community School
Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified six positive COVID-19 cases in individuals at St. John Community School.In a media release, the P.A. Catholic School Division said communication has been s...
Jun 07, 2021