Tag Archives: Education

End of an era: Frank J. Dunn will close when new pool opens
The City of Prince Albert and Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division are preparing for the bittersweet change that will come within months. While no firm date has been set as yet, when the new Lak...
Nov 27, 2024

Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation
OTTAWA - The dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization, the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami said, after a $50 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation. Inui...
Nov 27, 2024

'I just want a better life': Battlefords Sober Walk celebrates courage in recovery
Battlefords Treatment Centre held its Sober Walk on Tuesday morning to raise awareness for National Addictions Awareness Week.With each step taken in the biting cold, people were reminded of the coura...
Nov 26, 2024

Stubbs resumes chairperson duties for Catholic School Division.
Chairperson and vice-chairperson for the Prince Albert Roman Catholic Separate School Division will not change following the recent general election. Suzanne Stubbs was re-named as chair and Pat Hordy...
Nov 26, 2024

CEO suddenly parts ways with Northlands College
"It's business as usual at Northlands College." That's according to an email sent to larongeNOW by the educational institution when asked about the employment status of Karsten Henriksen, who served a...
Nov 25, 2024

STF encouraged by Throne Speech ‘first steps’ on education
The STF said it is pleased with promises made in today's Speech from the Throne that would see expanded help for the province's educators.The government has promised two key things, increased support ...
Nov 25, 2024

North West College leads Sask. with program to address campus sexual violence
North West College (NWC) has become the first post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan to introduce a proactive online program addressing campus sexual violence.The launch is in partnership with REE...
Nov 25, 2024
Some classes, bus routes cancelled Monday following weekend snowstorm
Schools across Northeast and Central Saskatchewan are closing their doors on Monday following this past weekend's snowstorm. School divisions began issuing notices of cancelled classes and bus routes ...
Nov 25, 2024

Some school buses cancelled in West Central Saskatchewan
With the heavy dump of snow around the province over the weekend, the Battlefords area and the surrounding communities were one of the spots that got hit hardest.In the Living Sky School Division, the...
Nov 25, 2024

School buses cancelled for Prince Albert area
Thanks to a dump of snow over the weekend, residents According to a statement issued by Manager of Transportation Services for the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division Ryan Bruce, all buses for ...
Nov 25, 2024