Tag Archives: Education
Sask. post-secondary institutions navigating effects of international student cap
While the full impact of a cap on international students in Canada remains to be seen, some of the post-secondary institutes in Saskatchewan expect it will be minimal here, considering how the provinc...
Sep 21, 2024
WATCH: The responsibility that comes with being a school crossing guard
Not all heroes wear capes or carry shields, because the students who work as crossing guards at Prince Albert's elementary schools are distinguished by their brightly-coloured vests and red stop signs...
Sep 20, 2024
NESD Board votes to discontinue Grades 7 to 12 in Star City
The North East School Division Board of Education has voted to discontinue Grades 7 through 12, starting in the fall of 2025. The division made the decision based on recommendations from both the Star...
Sep 20, 2024
NLSD issues call for nominations to serve on board
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has opened its call for nominations for board members. The public has until Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. to submit their nomination if interested in serving. In total, t...
Sep 20, 2024
Could a cap on grad students from abroad hurt more than help? Experts raise the alarm
TORONTO - As Ottawa moves to include graduate students in its cap on international study permits, experts and advocates alike are raising questions about the need for the move, and suggesting it could...
Sep 20, 2024
Northern Student Achievement Awards distributed by Lt. Gov. Mirasty
Five students were recognized for their hard work this week by Lt. Gov. Russell Mirasty during his tour of Northern Saskatchewan.The Northern Student Achievement Awards were established in 1989 by the...
Sep 20, 2024
Men of the North distributes 125 pairs of shoes to northern students
Children in Buffalo Narrows and the tri-communities were gifted new shoes in recent weeks thanks to the efforts of Men of the North. Men of the North was provided 200 pairs of Nike shoes by the Toront...
Sep 19, 2024
Weapons found in Dillon school yard
Police are investigating after several weapons were found in the playground of a school in Dillon on August 30. Buffalo Narrows RCMP were told about three weapons, a knife, a sword and a hatchet, whic...
Sep 19, 2024
Ottawa announces it's further reducing the number of international student permits
OTTAWA - The Liberal government will slash the number of international student visas it processes by another 10 per cent, and a group representing Ontario colleges is warning that will lead to program...
Sep 18, 2024
New Principal of Prince Albert USask campus focused on opportunities
The first-ever Principal of the University of Saskatchewan Prince Albert campus says he is focused on creating opportunities for students and growing the profile of the school.Professor Jay Wilson has...
Sep 17, 2024