Tag Archives: Education
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)
NW College course removes guess-work from summer cooking, food preparation
While dining out in an upscale restaurant or grabbing a burger at a summer barbecue bash is usually a highlight of the week for most people, if it ends with a case of food poisoning, that will will le...
Jun 13, 2019 (Valery Kudryavtsev /Dreamstime.com)
P.A. area camp recognized with sustainability award
The Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre has added another award to its trophy case. Last month. the camp facility which is located at Candle Lake was recognized by the Regional Centre o...
Jun 12, 2019 Dr. Hamilton Greenwood, centre, accepts the award on behalf of the camp. ( RCE Saskatchewan/Twitter)
Agriculture Canada launches three new radar satellites
Canada is set to launch three new satellites into orbit today as part of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, or RCM for short. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are working together with groups of scie...
Jun 12, 2019 The three RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) satellites are being prepared for their launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket at the SpaceX facilities at the Vandenberg Air Force Base. (submitted photo/Canadian Space Agency)
Renaming of lakes a step forward for MMIWG Inquiry report: Indigenous lawyer
Kellie Wuttunee looks resolved as she stands beside a body of water that now bears a new name - Kikiskitotawnawak Iskwak Lakes - which means 'We Remember the Women' or 'We Honour the Women' in Cree.As...
Jun 11, 2019 Women join in song at lake renaming ceremony, Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NLSD, Northlands College need to purchase goods and services better: provincial auditor
Provincial Auditor Judy Ferguson is reporting the need for improvements in how the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) and Northlands College purchase goods and services.In her report released June...
Jun 10, 2019 Northern Lights School Division needs to do better when it comes to purchasing goods and services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
La Ronge selected for Early Years Family Resource Centre
Work will begin immediately to establish an Early Years Family Resource Centre in La Ronge. That's according to a provincial government media release, which states a community planning team will be or...
Jun 10, 2019 La Ronge will be one of 10 communities in the province to have a family resource centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Carlton Crusaders win four medals at provincials
Members of the Carlton Crusaders track team are bringing home some hardware from the provincial track competition.This weekend, athletes competed in Moose Jaw where two Crusaders took gold. Storm Zabl...
Jun 10, 2019 The Carlton Crusaders were recently in Moose Jaw for provincial track and field competitions (file photo/paNOW Staff)