Tag Archives: Education
Class size, lack of support, mental health among challenges discussed at NDP education town hall
Large class sizes, a lack of support, mental health needs for students and staff, and insufficient funding.These are among the challenges faced in classrooms across the province that were voiced by pe...
Nov 06, 2019 NDP Education Critic Carla Beck speaks about challenges in education today during a public Town Hall event in North Battleford Tuesday evening. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Students respond to new traffic light
The sound of the bell at Carlton High School rings at 12:15 p.m. and within minutes, dozens of students are crossing Sixth Ave. E. to get their lunch. The steady stream of traffic is brought to a halt...
Nov 05, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
École Vickers School hosts annual Remembrance Day ceremony
On Tuesday morning, students, staff and members of the community gathered at cole Vickers School and took the time to remember those who dedicated their lives for Canada's freedom.Those who attended t...
Nov 05, 2019 The colour guard taking in the ceremony Tuesday morning. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Maze talks education challenges at NDP convention
The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) made a stop in Prince Albert to talk about education.Patrick Maze, the STF's president spoke to the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party convention ...
Nov 01, 2019 Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation spoke at the Saskatchewan NDP convention Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Northlands College raises reconciliation flag in Air Ronge
A flag representing a commitment to reconciliation is flying proudly outside the Northland College campus in Air Ronge. It was raised Friday during a special ceremony attended by students and staff, a...
Nov 01, 2019 The flag represents a commitment to reconciliation and the college's students. (submitted photo/Jamie Chester)
New program targets youth employment
On Tuesday afternoon, Natasha Steinhauer was one of half a dozen young people learning advanced Microsoft Word skills inside the computer lab at the P.A. Community Service Centre. She hopes the traini...
Nov 01, 2019 Natasha Steinhauer is one of 15 students in the Youth Futures program at the P.A. Community Service Centre (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Mirasty retires as SMVS librarian after 40 years
Edna Mirasty spent 40 years working as a librarian for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and this Halloween marked her final day on the job.She first began working at Kitaski School as the secretar...
Oct 31, 2019 Edna Mirasty is a Lac La Ronge Indian Band member born and raised in La Ronge. (Senator Myles Venne School/Facebook)
Timber Bay School investigation expected to conclude today: NLSD Director of Education
An investigation into a recent incident at Timber Bay School is expected to wrap up today.That's according to Northern Lights School Division Director of Education Jason Young, who said the final inte...
Oct 30, 2019 The findings of the investigation could be made public as early as Friday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
New lights at problem crossing
Flashing yellow beacons have been installed at the crosswalk at Sixth Ave. E. outside Carlton High School. The city hopes the new lights, which came with a $30,000 price tag, will improve safety at th...
Oct 30, 2019 Flashing yellow lights at the crosswalk in front of Carlton High are now operational. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW staff)
Opposition leader looks for input on education
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is in Prince Albert looking to hear from people about education.The provincial opposition leader, along with the party's education critic Carla Beck, are set to host...
Oct 28, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili and P.A. Northcote MLA Nicole Rancourt are set to hear from residents about education Monday in Prince Albert. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)