Education

Animal abuse often sign of domestic violence: Social worker

Northern Animal Rescue (NAR) invited Saskatchewan SPCA animal safekeeping coordinator Leanne Sillers to La Ronge this week to educate residents on a concept known as The Link."Most times domestic viol...

May 07, 2019 Leanne Sillers works with the Saskatchewan SPCA and is also a social worker. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Cumberland and Parkland College coalition has board members appointed

A new board of governors has been appointed for the new coalition between Cumberland and Parkland Colleges.In October, an announcement stated the school would join together in a coalition. They will r...

May 06, 2019 Front row (L to R): Wendy Becenko, Corinna Stevenson, Lori Kidney. Back Row (L to R): Brian Hicke, Raymond Sass, Marcel Head. (submitted photo/Cumberland College)

Record number of graduates at Northlands College university ceremony

Administration at Northlands College is proud to have a record number of graduates Saturday at its annual university graduation ceremony. "We were very excited with the number of graduates we had this...

May 06, 2019 Thirty graduates received degrees, diplomas or certificates on the weekend. (submitted photo/Roland Corrigal)

Pet prep for emergencies

Don't forget about your pets when putting together preparations for any emergency.That's the key message from the province and SPCA on this Emergency Preparedness Week who are working together to prom...

May 06, 2019 Having a 72-hour emergency kit is just as important for that other member of your family, your pet. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Mental Health Week officially launched with flag-raising ceremony

There was a strong show of support to launch Mental Health Week in the Battlefords Monday.North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater proclaimed the event with a flag-raising ceremony outside city hall."This is...

May 06, 2019 The Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) Battlefords branch representatives and supporters gather outside city hall in North Battleford Monday for the official flag raising ceremony to proclaim this week as Mental Health Week. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Young talent awarded at new Hazee Youth Art Competition

It was an exciting evening for many young artists Thursday when the winners of the inaugural Hazee Youth Art Competition were announced. Landis Roan was announced as the artist of the year for her pie...

May 03, 2019 The 2019 Hazee Competition Artist of the Year winner youth Landis Roan is shown with her creation called She Goes Home. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City looking at 3D upgrade for Carlton crosswalk

More paint and some creativity will soon be added to a busy crosswalk near Carlton Comprehensive Public High School in an effort to make it more visible.Prince Albert city councillors voted this week ...

May 03, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)

City looking at 3D upgrade for Carlton crosswalk

More paint and some creativity will soon be added to a busy crosswalk near Carlton Comprehensive Public High School in an effort to make it more visible.Prince Albert city councillors voted this week ...

May 03, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)

City looking at 3D upgrade for Carlton crosswalk

More paint and some creativity will soon be added to a busy crosswalk near Carlton Comprehensive Public High School in an effort to make it more visible.Prince Albert city councillors voted this week ...

May 03, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)

'For the North, by northerners': New teacher education program in La Ronge

Gabriel Dumont Institute, in partnership with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB), are currently accepting students into the new Northern Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP).The program is e...

May 02, 2019 This will be the location of the Northern Indigenous Teacher Education Program. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)