Tag Archives: Education
Métis youth heading to Kenya for program says learning has no borders
For Gavin Blondeau, learning doesn't end in the classroom, it's a way of life. That's why the Mtis youth is over the moon to be one of two youth from Saskatchewan selected in an international internsh...
Jul 14, 2019 Métis youth Gavin Blondeau, the son of one of the current Chapel Gallery show artists, has been selected for an internship program that will take him to Kenya. (Submitted photo/Gavin Blondeau)
Annual threshing festival underway
A group is showing off machines and equipment from past eras this weekend.Vintage Power Machines is putting on their annual threshing festival. The event, in its 38 year, showcases a wide range of mac...
Jul 13, 2019 A volunteer prepared an old pump for a demonstration at the festival Saturday morning (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local organization hands out scholarship
A Prince Albert University student has been awarded a special scholarship.Jerri Frantik, who is wrapping up her masters degree in Indigenous Social Work at First Nation's University, was given the Can...
Jul 11, 2019 Jerri Frantik, center, is presented with the cheque by Dalelene Yelland and Lorraine Brokop of Canadian Federation of University Women Prince Albert Club. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan Science Centre brings science education to Meadow Lake
The Meadow Lake Library brought in some science educators to get kids interested in learning during the summer.Fifty kids from ages five to 16 were in the Jonas Samson School gymnasium on July 7 for S...
Jul 09, 2019 The kids put on a "blubber glove" which simulated what it felt like when arctic animals like walrus' dive into the cold water. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW staff)
New First Nation employment, training centre opens doors
A million dollar investment aims to open the doors to Indigenous young people from seven First Nations so they have a better chance of accessing employment and training in the Battlefords.Battlefords ...
Jul 09, 2019 Kim Night, front - second from left, joins E lders and supporters at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the BATC Atoskewin Success Centre. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Library hosts hands-on science presentation
Youngsters got the chance to experience some hands-on learning at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library Saturday.The Saskatchewan Science Centre was in town to put on a workshop which aims to get kids...
Jul 07, 2019 Angela Chernick speaks to the group at the library Saturday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local artist of Ukrainian descent tells story of Canada's immigrant internment camps
Sandra Semchuk wants to bring to light many of the untold stories of those who suffered in internment camps in Canada, largely from the present-day Ukraine, during the First World War with her new boo...
Jul 05, 2019 Sandra Semchuk will present her book The Stories Were Not Told: Canada’s First World War Internment Camps at an upcoming event in North Battleford. (submitted photo/The Chapel Gallery)
Hidden gems of Prince Albert
Prince Albert finds itself in an advantageous position when it comes to historical education.The city's four different museums offer great destinations for both residents and tourists."We're on the wa...
Jul 05, 2019 Prince Albert's Historical Museum. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Summer camp offers kids fun and games en français
While school is out for the summer, that doesn't mean kids need to close the book on all they have learned until September.Centre francophone des Battleford hopes to fill the gap with fun activities y...
Jul 03, 2019 Kids will have a chance to take part in a variety of fun activities at a French summer camp coming up in North Battleford starting next week. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Falynn Baptiste proud to perform national anthem in Cree
For Falynn Baptiste, the Cree language is a part of her life and identity. That's why it's important for her to share it with others. The teacher and singer will perform Canada's national anthem in Cr...
Jul 02, 2019 Teacher and singer Falynn Baptiste to perform national anthem in Cree at Red Pheasant events this week. (submitted photo/Falynn Baptiste).