Tag Archives: Education
Jennifer Williamson named director of education for NWSD
The Northwest School Division No. 203 is heading in a new direction this September. Jennifer Williamson will effectively take over from Duane Hauk on Aug., 1 and the transition has begun. Williamson, ...
Apr 29, 2025
A cookie's worth of smiles: Annual campaign kicks off in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake
A cookie with a big blue and pink happy face is bringing smiles to the students at Living Sky School Division. "We are really excited to be teaming up with local Tim Hortons here in the Battlefords an...
Apr 28, 2025
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave
Cardinals from around the world have converged on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. Several Canadian clergy were am...
Apr 25, 2025
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is u...
Apr 24, 2025
Indigenous youth conference promotes empowerment and support
Reflecting back on his younger brother's death three years ago, Dakota Favel recalled a feeling of helplessness after learning the person responsible for the murder was a 13-year-old boy.The award win...
Apr 17, 2025
North West College encouraging federal leaders to 'uphold rights of refugees and migrants'
North West College has added its voice to an open letter to the federal politicians vying to be the next leader of Canada. It calls on them to commit to messaging and platform policies that honour ref...
Apr 17, 2025
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as...
Apr 17, 2025
'Know the dangerous ones': Sask. mushroom picker shares safety tips ahead of foraging season
As the forests and meadows of Saskatchewan come back to life each spring/summer season, they bring with them a lively bounty - wild mushrooms.But as interest in foraging grows, Donovan Thiessen has on...
Apr 16, 2025
Court bans pro-Palestinian protests on McGill University campus for 10 days
MONTREAL - McGill University has obtained a temporary court order against a pro-Palestinian student group forbidding protests that disrupt activities or block access to buildings on campus. The univer...
Apr 16, 2025
11th annual art exhibit shines spotlight on Prince Albert area youth
Prince Albert's Rachel Gibson says being a part of the High School Juried Art Show has helped open the door to other exciting opportunities.The Grade 12 student at Carlton Comprehensive High School, w...
Apr 16, 2025