Tag Archives: Education
University of Saskatchewan sees increase in enrollment
Enrollment at the University of Saskatchewan is on track to be the highest ever.Alison Pickrell, assistant vice-provost of strategic enrollment management for the U of S says there is a two per cent j...
Sep 09, 2020
Early absenteeism in P.A. schools a concern: administrator
It is still very early days in the new school year but a Prince Albert administrator says what appears to be an unusually high rate of absenteeism is a concern.paNOW has heard of very low attendances ...
Sep 09, 2020
Day 1 of an extraordinary start to the school year
For many Prince Albert students who were reacquainting themselves with friends after months away, the smiles were hidden by face masks and hugs were not on the agenda.However, both local school divisi...
Sep 08, 2020
SGI refreshes drivers on school zone driving
School zones will be a much busier place now that the school year is underway.SGI is reminding drivers to slow down to help keep the kids safe, and also that school zone speeds will now be enforced."W...
Sep 08, 2020
Government approves $51 million in additional funding for safe return to school
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved more funding to schools in the province for equipment, staff and cleaning supplies.According to a media release, the government announced $51 million for Sa...
Sep 08, 2020
Prince Albert parents weigh in on return to school
School's back in session on Tuesday and whether it's the physical or virtual classroom kids are returning to, parents have a wide range of opinions and feelings.For some it's excitement. Angelle Prime...
Sep 04, 2020
Youth camp finds balance between learning and safety
A special camp for Indigenous youth North of Prince Albert has taught youth several special skills over eight weeks of cultural-based education.The camp was organized by the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nati...
Sep 03, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW Sept. 3, 2020
Sports editor Jeff D'Andrea talks about the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division postponing extracurricular activities.
Sep 03, 2020
Super clean schools await return of P.A. students next week
As families in the Prince Albert area prepare to send their kids back to school next week amid the unknowns and unease around COVID-19 transmission, one thing appears clear - schools will be very clea...
Sep 03, 2020
Police to beef up traffic enforcement in school zones as students return next week
While our focus may be centered on kids' health inside the classroom as school returns on Tuesday, getting students to school poses its own set of risks, and traffic safety remains as important as eve...
Sep 02, 2020
