Tag Archives: Education
U of S leads study on service animals for veterans with PTSD
The University of Saskatchewan is leading a program that focuses on helping veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).It will examine the link between service animals and problematic ...
Dec 08, 2019 Dr. Colleen Dell is on the University of Saskatchewan team leading a study on service dogs and veterans with PTSD. (University of Saskatchewan)
Diet plays factor in mental health, says nutritional therapist
Watching what you eat could be a big step towards better mental health, according to a nutritional therapist.Kristina Virro, a registered dietitian and therapist with Fresh Insight, told Brent Loucks ...
Dec 08, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
New exhibit displays experiences of forest fire in La Ronge
The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library in Prince Albert is the home of a new exhibit.Forest Fire: Picturing Our Experiences is an exhibit that shares the experiences of forest fire from the La Ronge ar...
Dec 08, 2019 Heidi Walker opens her exhibit at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library on Saturday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Carlton takes time to honour victims of Montreal Massacre
It has been 30 years since 14 women were shot and killed at cole Polytechnique in Montreal. Students and staff at Carlton Comprehensive High School took time out Friday afternoon to take in a dramatic...
Dec 06, 2019 The performance involved students lighting candles to memorialize each of the victims. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Day of Remembrance honours all women affected by violence
It was a solemn occasion at Battlefords Interval House Friday when youth and community members gathered around a candle lit to honour all women who have been victims of violence.The vigil marked the N...
Dec 06, 2019 Left to right, Mandy Melanson (Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords), Debbie Kovalsky (Battlefords Interval House) and Erin Woytiuk (Living Sky School Division) gather for the Day of Remembrance in North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Boys and Girls Club hope for success in contest to help with programming costs
With the results only weeks away, The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club (BBGC) are crossing their fingers, hoping to be the top winner in an online contest to win a donation of $125,000.All the winners ...
Dec 04, 2019 The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are one of 10 charities in the running to win $125,000 in a contest. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Cree language allegation at Timber Bay School unfounded: NLSD
An allegation by a janitor who stated she was told not to speak Cree at Timber Bay School is unfounded. That's according to Northern Lights School Division Director of Education Jason Young, who state...
Dec 03, 2019 The incident occurred about two months ago. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Sober Walk promotes healing during Addictions Awareness Week
Supporters took to the streets of Battleford Thursday as a sign of solidarity for what was called a Sober Walk to promote wellness.The event marked National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) that runs ...
Nov 29, 2019 A Sober Walk was held to mark National Addictions Awareness Week in Battleford Thursday. (Submitted photo/Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services)
NESD on-time graduation rates decrease overall, drastically for FMNI student
On-time graduation rates in the North East School Division (NESD) declined during the 2018-19 academic year, with a drastic decrease for First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit/Inuk (FMNI) students.According t...
Nov 28, 2019
NESD sees smaller deficit than budgeted for 2018-19
The North East School Division (NESD) prepared for a deficit in the 2018-19 academic year, but the punch was softer than expected.A draft of the audited financial statement presented during the Nov. 2...
Nov 26, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).