Tag Archives: Education
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).
Women get first-hand training on outdoor recreation and survival with upcoming SWF program
Fishing, shooting and chopping wood. It might sound like a fun weekend away for the guys but this event is actually just for the ladies. Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is planning its annual W...
Jul 02, 2019 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation's Women’s Outdoor Weekend upcoming course offers participants instruction on a variety of activities, from archery and fishing to learning how to survive in the wild. Registration has started for the course to be held in September. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation)
Solutions for spike in needle pickups being investigated
In 2014, the fire department picked up just 54 needles around North Battleford. But over 8,300 have already been collected this year.The spike in pickups has spurred public health and fire department ...
Jun 28, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NBCHS graduation day brings joy, celebration
As the school year winds down, Grade 12 students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) gathered together with friends and family to celebrate their final day of high school.For senior ...
Jun 28, 2019 Grade 12 students at NBCHS pose for a picture prior to taking the stage on Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Parkland, Cumberland College coalition finds president and CEO
The Parkland College and Cumberland College coalition has announced its new President and Chief Executive Officer.Mark Hoddenbagh will take over the position, effective July 1, 2019. Board of Governor...
Jun 28, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
‘Supportive’ and ‘welcoming’ L.P. Miller Class of 2019 graduates
For the 10th time as principal of L.P. Miller Comprehensive School in Nipawin, Cory Froehlich saw a class of students walk the stage and receive their diploma.Graduation always comes around every June...
Jun 28, 2019 The L.P. Miller Class of 2019 walked on stage as students, and officially walked off as graduates. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
TMSS Class of 2019 cracks jokes en route to graduation
Moments after the Tisdale Middle and Secondary School (TMSS) Class of 2019 officially graduated, Principal Terry Andrusiak had four different descriptions that apply to those students.High academic, h...
Jun 28, 2019 The Tisdale Middle and Secondary School (TMSS) Grad Class of 2019 gets together to sing its chosen graduation song as is part of TMSS tradition. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)