Tag Archives: Education
Pre-Cam staff show community support by organizing special parade
Staff at Pre-Cam Community School were out in force Friday to show La Ronge families they still care. Dozens of staff members driving their personal vehicles were escorted by the La Ronge RCMP and La ...
May 01, 2020 Dozens of vehicles driven by Pre-Cam Community School staff formed a parade Friday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Alternative options for grad ceremonies being considered at local, provincial level
It does not appear Saskatchewan's students will be returning to the classroom anytime soon.This has some people asking about how the graduating classes of 2020 can be recognized.At a recent council me...
May 01, 2020 The COVID-19 outbreak is likely to force the cancellation of this year's graduation ceremonies. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Cameco relief fund ‘a huge encouragement’ for Nipawin Daycare Cooperative
As the COVID-19 pandemic and Saskatchewan's State of Emergency caused businesses and schools to close doors, the Nipawin Daycare Cooperative locations remained open but much emptier.The Nipawin Daycar...
May 01, 2020 (Facebook/Nipawin Community Daycare)
U of S Prince Albert campus on course for fall opening
The COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed plans to open the University of Saskatchewan single central campus in Prince Albert in the fall. And the university says they will be on top of the latest health a...
Apr 30, 2020 The new sign was unveiled in the fall of 2019, a year before the expected opening of the U of S central campus in Prince Albert.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
U of S psychology prof hopes to socially connect seniors
A Saskatoon psychology professor has started an initiative to help seniors who are feeling lonely due to self-isolation.Dr. Megan O'Connell, a faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan, is invi...
Apr 30, 2020 (650 CKOM)
Layoffs coming to some employees at U of S as early as May 4
An undetermined number of layoffs will be coming to some employees at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).Gord Hunchak, the U of S chief communications officer, told 650 CKOM that the total number...
Apr 29, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
School division happy to get approval from city council for expansion
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) is happy to be moving forward with an expansion for cole Arthur Pechey Public School.(SRPSD) superintendent Cory Trann said allowing the school t...
Apr 29, 2020 The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division has been given the go ahead to add an expansion to Arthur Pechey Public School. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Provinces, regions weigh different COVID-19 factors on reopening: PM
OTTAWA - As some provinces considered staggered steps Wednesday towards reopening their economies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear some of them may ease restrictions at different speeds. Trud...
Apr 29, 2020
NBCHS teachers recognized for volunteer contributions
School may be out of session for the time being, but that hasn't stopped two local teachers from standing out for a job well done. Rob Wall and James Halushka of North Battleford Comprehensive High Sc...
Apr 28, 2020 Pictured here: Rob Wall (left) and James Halushka (right) of North Battleford Comprehensive High School, have been recognized for their work with Skills Canada. (submitted photos/NBCHS)
Study on early humans sheds new light on old stories about animals and alcohol
CALGARY - Elephants are said to seek out the fallen, fermenting fruit of the marula tree. Waxwings flock in spring to berries still hanging from branches and fly erratically thereafter....
Apr 28, 2020