Tag Archives: Education
P.A. city council considers U-turn ban
Prince Albert city council is pondering prohibiting U-turns in school zones.Coun. Blake Edwards suggested the idea at Monday night's council meeting. He said he was responding to safety concerns raise...
Dec 10, 2019 Council is looking at ways to address safety concerns raised by residents. (file photo/paNOW staff)
Students encouraged to reduce screen time for better health
Students at Gateway Middle School are challenged to reduce time spent in front of electronic devices during Screen Time Awareness Week Greg Ackerman, principal at the school, said classroom and at-hom...
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Ladies Range Day focused on firearm safety
Ladies Range Day was held at Northern Elite Firearms in Prince Albert on Sunday.It offered the basics in firearm safety and how to handle different types of guns, for women who are new to the sport.Ow...
Dec 09, 2019 Wendy Praski put her skills to the test at Ladies Range Day at Northern Elite Firearms on Sunday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
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)