Tag Archives: Education
'A great gift': SMVS celebrates 2019 graduation
Twenty-five graduates from Senator Myles Venne School (SMVS) took the next step in their lives after receiving their diplomas Friday. The ceremony began with an opening prayer by Elder John Halkett, w...
Jun 21, 2019 The 2019 graduating class of Senator Myles Venne School. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Suicide prevention course to be offered to area First Nations
Those who want to learn more about what they can do to help someone come out of a bad phase in their life and not give up hope will be interested in this two-day course offered at no cost at Poundmake...
Jun 20, 2019 A two-day suicide prevention course is available at Poundmaker School in July. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JPII principal to retire at year’s end
With another school year winding down and summer holidays fast-approaching, students and teachers alike are counting down towards days spent enjoying the sunshine. For one educator, however; this summ...
Jun 19, 2019 John Paul II Collegiate Principal Carlo Hansen oversaw many changes during his 11-year-tenure at the high school, including the establishment of a football team and band program. (Submitted photo/Ramona Stillar)
'Hands and minds': Downtown mural inching closer to completion
A mural to be installed at the urban reserve in La Ronge is coming close to completion. The second of four panels is currently at Senator Myles Venne School where it's being worked on by students in t...
Jun 19, 2019 Allen Morrow shows Senator Myles Venne School students the master plan. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
NESD taking money out of reserves to balance budget
The North East School Division (NESD) Board of Education approved the budget for the 2019-20 academic year during a meeting June 18, and they'll be taking money out of reserves to balance it for the t...
Jun 18, 2019 NESD building in Melfort. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Late educator, student-athlete inducted to CCHS Wall of Honour
The late Susan Greene and former student-athlete Jody Laliberte are the newest additions to the Wall of Honour at Churchill Community High School.Students and special guests came together this morning...
Jun 18, 2019 Susan Greene passed away from cancer in 2018. (Debbie Klassen/Facebook)
Giving back through business education
Starting a business and giving back to the community is often the work of philanthropists or long-time business owners.But it was more recently the result of work from students in the Entrepreneurship...
Jun 17, 2019 Brad Dyck, Jaelynn Owen, Michelle Sparks, Austin Higgs and Jaedyn Nahirney. The dogs, Ursula and Arya, are available for adoption through the Humane Society. (supplied photo/Lynne Thompson)
What dad means to me: a pre-schooler's point of view
He's been there to listen when we needed advice, taught us how to catch us a fish, and even scared away the monster from underneath the bed, but what is it about dad that makes him special?As it just ...
Jun 16, 2019 The children at Children's Choice wanted to give their dads a hand for all his hard work. (Submitted Photo)
City administration to meet with historic archives volunteer committee to assess needs
For Tammy Donahue Buziak, preserving history is her calling.She was employed for more than a decade as the archivist for the City of North Battleford Historic Archives at the Don Ross Centre since 200...
Jun 14, 2019 One of the many archival pictures from the City of North Battleford Historic Archives collection. (submitted photo/City of North Battleford Historic Archives)
Inaugural First Nations firefighting school kicks off
Prince Albert is hosting volunteer firefighters from First Nations across Saskatchewan for the next few days.Firefighters have come to town to take part in a two-day firefighting school put on by Sask...
Jun 13, 2019 Volunteer firefighters get up close to learn about vehicle rescue Thursday morning. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)