Tag Archives: Education
Students explore an education in photojournalism
paNOW recently partnered with Prince Albert Collegiate Institute to host two lectures, aimed at teaching students the basics of the journalism, and photojournalism industries.Instructor Mike Mogg reac...
Jun 02, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Laura Burnouf looking to revitalize Michif language during retirement
With a career spanning more than 30 years, Laura Burnouf wants to do work to revitalize the Michif language after her recent retirement from Northlands College. "It's not really a retirement for me," ...
May 31, 2019 Laura Burnouf retired from Northlands College this spring. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Nipawin wearing EBS shirts to support mental health awareness
Residents or visitors in the Town of Nipawin today may see a few matching T-shirts.May 31 is the day the Empower Believe Strengthen (EBS) Mental Health Initiative Program encourages Nipawin residents ...
May 31, 2019 Susan Nickel and Josie FitzPatrick (second and far right) wearing EBS shirts to support mental health awareness in Nipawin. (submitted photo/Josie FitzPatrick)
Book bonanza for local school
A Prince Albert school was bursting with new books Thursday after securing an unexpectedly generous grant.St. Michael Community School received $40,000 from Indigo Books' Love of Reading Foundation af...
May 31, 2019 Teacher Lori-Anne Stiglitz, Principal Darren McDougall, Vice-Principal Sandra Morissey and staff help distribute the initial delivery of books from the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Thursday. (submitted photo/P.A.Roman Catholic School Division)
Carlton Class of 1979 gives back
Former students from Carlton Comprehensive Public High School are supporting their old school and community.Earlier this month for their 40th reunion, the school's graduating class of 1979 put on a so...
May 31, 2019 Carlton Comprehensive High School principal Jeff Court, left, and vice principal Dave Lokinger, right, with Debbie Diehl who presented a donation on behalf of alumni. (submitted photo/Patty Dragseth)
Book on dwarfism honoured with award in independent publishers' competition
Linda Nelson was born with achondroplasia, a genetic bone disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.Her memoir, recounting the challenges she has faced growing up with dwarfism, recently won an a...
May 30, 2019 Battleford author Linda Nelson received an award for her memoir That is Not Me: A Journey of Perception. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Organizers planning for annual Pride Week festivities
Rainbows will light up the Battlefords this summer as the annual Pride Week celebration kicks off once again.The event will run from Aug. 19 to 25, with parade day in North Battleford set for Saturday...
May 30, 2019 Organizers are busy making plans for the Battlefords Pride Week festivities coming up in August. Last year's Pride parade was a popular draw in the community. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
An emotional day for many at North West College Southern Graduation ceremony in Battlefords
For Kelsey Fox, Wednesday was a time for happy tears as she crossed the stage to receive her diploma, dressed in her long black gown, while wearing the customary mortarboard, a symbol of her crowning ...
May 29, 2019 North West College graduate Kelsey Fox shown following Wednesday's ceremony. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Montreal Lake man encourages youth to pursue opportunities off reserve
A man who grew up at Montreal Lake Cree Nation, and now lives in B.C., wants to spread awareness about what life is like growing up on a reserve.Dwight Ballantyne with help from Denise Trottier has em...
May 29, 2019 (Facebook/ Dwight Ballantyne)
'Keep on dreaming': Northlands celebrates largest ABE grad ever
Marking a milestone in their lives and for Northlands College, 37 graduates from through Northern Saskatchewan received Adult 12 diplomas on Wednesday."What I hear, this is our largest graduating clas...
May 29, 2019 Katelynn Thimpsen receives a valedictorian sash at the ceremony. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)