Education

Government rejects STF offer to resolve class size, complexity dispute with binding arbitration

The provincial government has rejected an offer from the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation that could have ended the group's ongoing sanctions.On Thursday, the federation said it would suspend its san...

Mar 15, 2024

B.C. boy, 9, loves hockey, his rabbit and pi, which he has memorized to 2,030 digits

Nine-year-old Lucas Mason Yao loves the Vancouver Canucks, his pet bunny Chomp and pi, the mathematical constant that's celebrated every March 14 around the world. Yao, from Pitt Meadows, B.C., has me...

The Canadian Press Mar 14, 2024

Teachers Federation propose binding arbitration as path forward

Binding arbitration may be a way forward if the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) has its way. In a news release, the STF proposed that should the provincial government agree to it as a way to d...

Mar 14, 2024

School band's trip to NYC still on, regardless of sanctions

North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Band's planned trip to New York City is still moving ahead, despite teachers' sanctions underway.Saskatchewan teachers withdrew their time for extrac...

Mar 13, 2024

B.C. couple sold firm for fortune. With last $92M donation, they've given it all away

VICTORIA - British Columbia millionaire Eric Peterson is preparing to do something he's never been comfortable with - ask other very rich people for money. Peterson and his wife, Christina Munck, have...

The Canadian Press Mar 13, 2024

Saskatchewan legislature members spar over impasse with teachers

Debate over a labour dispute between Saskatchewan teachers and the province heated up in the legislature Monday, with the Opposition demanding the government get a deal done.The education minister, ho...

Mar 12, 2024

'Rise Against Racism' talk, film excerpt planned for NB library

North Battleford Library plans to host a 'Rise Against Racism' event tonight at 6 p.m. in its Lecture Theatre.The event, called "Healing Legacies to Strengthen Our Communities," is a free community fo...

Mar 11, 2024

New coffee shop opens in Northlands College's Canoe Campus

Northlands College has announced the inauguration of its new coffee shop at the Canoe Campus in La Ronge.That's according to a media release issued Monday, which states the addition marks a significan...

Mar 11, 2024

Province to provide $108K for Indigenous education

Indigenous students looking to become fluent in their own language will have the opportunity following the recent announcement by the province. First Nations University of Canada will receive a boost ...

Mar 11, 2024

New Bachelor's Degree in Indigenous Journalism coming to Saskatchewan

It's being called a first-of-its-kind program in North America and it's being offered right here in Saskatchewan.On Monday, the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) announced the launch of a fo...

Mar 11, 2024