Tag Archives: Education
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
Carrot River celebrates grand opening of new school
The new Carrot River Valley School was celebrated Monday morning, as students, teachers, community members, and provincial dignitaries were in attendance for a grand opening ceremony.While students fr...
Sep 16, 2024
Partnership prospering between LLRIB and music education organization
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) hopes to have more music teachers in its classroom through a partnership with the Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP). The organization is currently seeking t...
Sep 16, 2024
Prince Albert schools renew threat assessment protocol for new year
A recent incident of one student lighting another on fire in Saskatoon is a stark reminder of the importance of planning when it comes to keeping children safe. The start of the 2024/25 school year in...
Sep 13, 2024
Single mother receives scholarship and hopes to give back to her community
An Indigenous scholarship recipient hopes to use her knowledge to contribute to the community and as a single mother, build a better foundation for her kids.Shona Poitras received the Northwest Colleg...
Sep 13, 2024