Education

CHS Spartans fight to keep wrestling team alive

A dedicated wrestling coach and two Carpenter High School (CHS) students brought home silver and gold medals for their athletic performance this past weekend at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic ...

Mar 11, 2020 (submitted photo/Crystal Barden)

Province extends another offer to Sask. teachers

The provincial government is making a new offer to Saskatchewan's teachers.In a media release, the government said Wednesday that it's offering a four-year contract that includes a $1,500 one-time pay...

Mar 11, 2020

Province extends another offer to Sask. teachers

The provincial government is making a new offer to Saskatchewan's teachers.In a media release, the government said Wednesday that it's offering a four-year contract that includes a $1,500 one-time pay...

Mar 11, 2020 Education Minister Gordon Wyant. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Students rally to support teachers

Around 50 Prince Albert high school students converged on MLA Joe Hargrave's office on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. to support teachers, as an important deadline loomed.The Saskatchewan High Schools Athlet...

Mar 11, 2020 Students are frustrated about the teacher-government impasse that will see extra curricular services end from Thursday. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

A missed chance: Basketball playoffs hanging by a thread

The Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's (SHSAA) looming Wednesday afternoon deadline for agreeance between the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and the Saskatchewan Government is being me...

Mar 11, 2020 The 2019 St. Brieux Crusaders Basketball team celebrating their HOOPLA victory, something this year's team appears to be missing out on. (NorthEastNOW/ Aaron Schulze)

Focusing on mental wellness in Rose Valley

The Rose Valley and District Kinettes are hosting a community Mental Wellness Day next Friday.Chris Beaudry and Alexis Epp will bring their personal stories and experiences to the Rose Valley school f...

Mar 11, 2020 A day of focusing on mental wellness is coming up in Rose Valley. (Facebook/Rose Valley, Saskatchewan)

Changes to licensing program allow young drivers to start practicing earlier

SGI has made changes designed to give novice drivers more practice time behind the wheel before they complete the road test. Previously 15-year-olds had to wait until they were actively taking a high ...

Mar 11, 2020 Novice drivers can now take the written portion of the driving exam as soon as they are enrolled in a high school driver education program. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Students encourage drivers make safe choices during Impaired Driving Awareness Week

John Paul II Collegiate students took to the streets Tuesday to remind people not to drink and drive.Several members from the Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) group held a bright banner ou...

Mar 10, 2020 John Paul II Collegiate students in the Students Against Drinking and Driving group join Mayor Ryan Bater to launch Impaired Driving Awareness Week in North Battleford Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North East School Division outlines effects of teachers' sanctions

The North East School Division made some adjustments in light of Monday's announcement by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).The organization announced teachers would begin withholding servic...

Mar 10, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

P.A. Catholic schools taking precautions against Coronavirus

There are no reported cases of novel Coronavirus in this province but the Prince Albert Catholic School Division is taking steps to protect students and staff.Director of Education Lorel Trumier updat...

Mar 10, 2020 (File photo) Director of Education Lorel Trumier,right, updated the board of education Monday evening.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)