Tag Archives: Education
SCFPA disappointed no plans of Francophone school announced in provincial budget
The Socit Canadienne-Franaise de Prince Albert (SCFPA) is once again voicing their displeasure towards the provincial government after they were left out of the budget earlier this month.According to ...
Apr 18, 2021
STF president Maze 'disappointed saddened, and shocked' after Thunderchild's passing
When Saskatchewan Teachers Federations (STF) President Patrick Maze heard the news about the passing of Prince Albert Carlton counsellor Victor Thunderchild, he felt several emotions all at once. Thun...
Apr 17, 2021
COVID case at St. Mary High School
Officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at cole St. Mary High School in Prince Albert.A media release from the Prince Albert Ca...
Apr 16, 2021
JPII students support special needs programs through RCMP Youth Advisory Committee
Two local students at John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) are doing what they can to raise awareness and advocate for those with special needs at their high school. Grade 9 student, Anicah Poynting, and Gr...
Apr 16, 2021
73,000 Quebec teachers plan to walk off the job for more than two hours April 27
MONTREAL - Around 73,000 Quebec teachers say they will walk off the job for several hours on April 27. The strike is scheduled to take place from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will be the second strike day ...
Apr 16, 2021
Expectations high as Trudeau Liberals get ready to unveil first pandemic budget
OTTAWA - The Liberals will look to thread an economic needle with Monday's budget, while dealing with a minority Parliament where the document's defeat would topple the government. It has been more th...
Apr 16, 2021
Canadian emissions to make up outsized portion of what climate can bear: study
Greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil and gas industry will make up an outsized share of the remaining carbon the world's atmosphere can take, a new analysis suggests. "Canada is no small player ...
Apr 14, 2021
New pathway to residency for 90,000 essential workers and graduates: Mendicino
Ottawa is creating a new pathway to permanent residency for 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are currently in Canada, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Wednesday. The n...
Apr 14, 2021
Suspect arrested after Quebec teacher on picket line struck by car
MONTREAL - A Quebec teachers strike was marred on Wednesday after a teacher picketing with her colleagues in Sherbrooke, Que., was struck by a car in what police described as a deliberate gesture. She...
Apr 14, 2021
Teachers seek priority COVID vaccinations in Sask. like first responders, grocery employees
As first responders and certain grocery store workers get vaccine prioritization, teachers in Saskatchewan are wondering if they'll also get a chance to get it."It's really good news to hear that firs...
Apr 13, 2021