Tag Archives: Education
Public school division welcomes new superintendent
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division has added a new member to its leadership team.Jennifer Hingley will be starting as the superintendent of schools in August. Hingley, who is currently wor...
Jun 12, 2020
Supreme Court decision 'good news' for minority-language communities: Trudeau
OTTAWA - A Supreme Court of Canada decision delivered Friday is "good news" for minority-language communities across the country who feel shortchanged on services, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. ...
Jun 12, 2020
Former Rivier Academy still on the table as potential new francophone school
The French-Canadian Society of Prince Albert (SCFPA) is welcoming news the province is still considering the former Rivier Academy building as the site for a new francophone school. At a Thursday pres...
Jun 11, 2020
Local high schools gearing up for graduation amid COVID-19 virus
Two Prince Albert high schools are ready to celebrate the graduating classes of 2020.Wesmor Public High School is planning to celebrate its graduating students with virtual online ceremonies. This wil...
Jun 11, 2020
Local high school's art program acknowledged
An extracurricular art program at Carlton Comprehensive Public High School is getting provincial recognition.Collection Builders for Social Justice is an initiative that aims to help students create t...
Jun 11, 2020
Research finds sea otter comeback worth millions but not all benefit
VANCOUVER - The return of playful, popular sea otters to the Pacific shores of British Columbia is adding nearly $50 million a year to the province's economy despite its impact on valuable fisheries, ...
Jun 11, 2020
Northeast schools and parents planning for alternative grad celebrations
Details for high school graduation ceremonies across Northeast Saskatchewan are being finalized.Since schools in the province closed on March 20 and gatherings are currently limited to 15 people under...
Jun 10, 2020
Horizon School Division director discusses potential return to in-school learning this fall
A local school division head is weighing in on the province's plan to resume in-school learning this fall.Kevin Garinger is the director of education for Horizon School Division.He told northeastNOW t...
Jun 10, 2020
Public school board signs off on 2020-21 school year budget
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division has approved its budget for the next school year.Trustees voted to pass the budget at their meeting Monday evening. The document outlines just over $100 ...
Jun 10, 2020
Alberta to announce school re-entry plan
Albertans will find out this afternoon the province's plan for getting students back in classrooms following the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange will share details of the re-ent...
Jun 10, 2020