Education

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

Noon-hour supervision being withdrawn in NESD on Thursday

The North East School Division (NESD) is being affected by more Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) job action.Teachers will be withdrawing noon-hour supervision for NESD schools on Thursday, March...

Mar 11, 2024

Police break up STF sit-in at Cockrill's office; local media also asked to leave

A sit-in organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) at Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill's constituency office was brought to an abrupt end after an officer from the Battlefords RCMP was br...

Mar 08, 2024

Chamber of Commerce "Power Hour" brings elected officials together

Affordable housing, the Crime Severity Index (CSI) report, and helping make it easier for businesses to succeed were some of the topics elected officials grappled with during the Battlefords Chamber o...

Mar 08, 2024