Tag Archives: Education
P.A. divisions update impact of teacher sanctions
Both the Saskatchewan Rivers and Prince Albert Catholic School Divisions have updates on how teacher job sanctions will impact the school day. The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation announced two days ...
Jun 07, 2024
Police say McGill occupation won't change approach to pro-Palestinian encampment
MONTREAL - Montreal police say that despite the occupation Thursday of a McGill University administration building that ended with 15 arrests, they have no plans to move in on a pro-Palestinian encamp...
Jun 07, 2024
STF president explains decision to turn down arbitration in contract dispute
Back in March, it was seen as part of the solution. Now, teachers are saying no.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration on Wednesda...
Jun 06, 2024
Police arrest 15, disperse protesters at McGill administration building Thursday
MONTREAL - Police in Montreal say 15 people have been arrested after a protest was forcefully dispersed at McGill University Thursday. The arrests came after demonstrators occupied the main administra...
Jun 06, 2024
STF declines binding arbitration, declares bargaining impasse
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration, the provincial government says.A statement from the STF declared a bargaining impasse and ...
Jun 06, 2024
B.C. teachers' union denies Holocaust education group funds, recognition: advocates
VANCOUVER - Jewish organizations say the British Columbia Teachers' Federation has denied specialist recognition of a Holocaust education group, making it ineligible to receive union funding as a teac...
Jun 05, 2024
Teachers have refused arbitration, says Sask. Ed.
Saskatchewan teachers have refused to send the collective agreement to binding arbitration, said the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education in a news release late on Wednesday. The government and school t...
Jun 05, 2024
First Nations students receive $15K per year scholarships from TD Canada Trust
Two women from Saskatchewan, including one from La Ronge and another from Meadow Lake, are recipients of the 2024 TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. They are two of 25 successful applicants, which...
Jun 05, 2024
Living Sky audited for mental health intervention services performance
The Living Sky School Division has been reevaluating its practices following a provincial audit of their intervention services for students with mental health concerns. Provincial Auditor, Tara Clemet...
Jun 05, 2024
Carrot River to sell elementary school to daycare
The future of the old elementary school in Carrot River is now clearer. The town conducted a public call for proposals in May, with the proposals reaching the preliminary review stage by the recreatio...
Jun 05, 2024