Tag Archives: Education
U of S nears final design for P.A. as housing and parking needs loom
As the University of Saskatchewan finalizes plans for the renovation of the downtown forestry building, thoughts will also soon be turning to the housing and parking requirements for what will be thei...
Mar 26, 2019 The University of Saskatchewan is nearing completion of the design for their single campus in downtown P.A. Building work is set to start this fall with all students moving onto site in the fall of 2020. (File photo: Tyler Marr/paNOW Staff)
Île-à-la-Crosse students sweep robotics competition in Saskatoon
Students from Rossignol High School in le--la-Crosse received first, second and third place at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Robot Rumble. The competition was held March 21 in Saskatoon and consisted o...
Mar 26, 2019 Mike Yole and Jeremy Corrigal were first place winners at the Robot Rumble. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Polytechnic)
Province announces plans for new francophone school in P.A.
Both sides involved in bringing a new francophone school to Prince Albert aren't saying much about the idea, although the province has confirmed plans are in the works. The Government of Saskatchewan ...
Mar 26, 2019 The site of the former Rivier Academy is being considered for a planned francophone school in P.A. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Horizon School Division finalizes upcoming school calendar
The 2019-20 school year calendar has been finalized for the Horizon School Division.Teachers will be set to start work on the last week of August, after a convention, which is a change from previous y...
Mar 25, 2019 Horizon School Division office in Humboldt. (Facebook/Horizon School Division)
Wesmor students walk the runway ahead of graduation
Students at Prince Albert's Wesmor Community High School walked the runway Thursday, as a part of their annual fashion show.The event, which showcased a variety of women's gowns as well as men's piece...
Mar 22, 2019 Wesmor Community High School held their annual fashion show Thursday. The show was designed to help students afford to purchase graduation attire. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Community unites to stamp out racism
Battlefords area residents and advocates joined in solidarity Thursday for the annual March Out Racism walk to recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.About 30 sup...
Mar 21, 2019 People took to the streets of North Battleford for the third annual March Out Racism walk on Thursday. (Angela Brown/battlefords NOW Staff)
Local MLA's weigh in on budget
The Prince Albert region and the North has either a lot to gain from this year's provincial budget or very little, depending on which member of the legislative assembly (MLA) gives their view.Joe Harg...
Mar 20, 2019 (file photo/ paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan budget projects $34M surplus
The Saskatchewan government is projecting a surplus of $34.4 million in 2019-20, with increasing positive balances in the three fiscal years to follow. The province tabled its budget Wednesday afterno...
Mar 20, 2019 The 2019-20 Saskatchewan budget is balanced with a small surplus of $34 million. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Increase in young vapers concerns P.A. school division
Data from a recent Health Canada survey showed that 23 per cent of students in grades 7-12 have tried an electronic cigarette.Robert Bratvold, Director of Education with the Saskatchewan Rivers School...
Mar 20, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Annual report shows big gains for Île-à-la-Crosse School Division
There's been some major improvements when it comes to academics for students in the le--la-Crosse School Division. According to the division's most recent annual report, the on-time graduation rate ha...
Mar 19, 2019 Île-à-la-Crosse School Division Chairperson Duane Favel believes local control of education has a lot to do with the success of students. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)