Tag Archives: Education
Child poverty rate in Saskatchewan third highest in Canada says report
A new report from the Social Policy Research Centre in Regina paints a dark picture of what life is like for many Saskatchewan families struggling to make ends meet.The Child and Family Poverty in Sas...
Jan 17, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Six P.A. students to be inducted into the Order of Gabriel Dumont
Six young people from Prince Albert are set to receive one of the Mtis Nation's highest honours.The group will be among those awarded the Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal at a ceremony in Saskatoon on Feb....
Jan 15, 2020 Order of Gabriel Dumont medals will be given out at the Gabriel Dumont Institute's upcoming 40th Anniversary Cultural and Educational Conference. (Submitted/Gabriel Dumont Institute)
Catholic school board looks back on 2018-19
The Prince Albert Roman Catholic Separate School Division took a look back on the previous year Monday evening.At the board's monthly meeting, trustees were presented with the division's annual report...
Jan 14, 2020 Board chair Suzanne Stubbs and education director Lorel Trumier going over the report Monday evening. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Legal resource fair coming to P.A.
The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library is looking to help Prince Albert's residents access legal advice.Monday the library will host a drop in legal resource fair. A number of groups have come together...
Jan 11, 2020 The John M. Cuelenaere Library is hosting a Drop in Legal Resource Fair Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Polar Bear Club lets students play outside despite cold weather
For schoolchildren, frigid temperatures mean indoor recess.But for kids in Saskatchewan, that can mean weeks without going outside for breaks during the day. At Ecole Vickers School in Prince Albert, ...
Jan 08, 2020 Rosy-cheeked students return from the first outing of the Polar Bear Club on Monday (submitted photo/Jennie Green)
Drivers urged to take note as kids head back to school
Class is back in session after winter break. As students return to school, CAA Saskatchewan is reminding drivers to obey posted speed limits and driving to weather conditions. The organization also ad...
Jan 06, 2020 A Prince Albert city councillor is asking drivers to keep some thoughts in mind as kids head back to school this week. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Year in Review: Traffic safety and changes
As 2019 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.There was a great deal of traffic relate...
Jan 01, 2020 Flashing yellow lights at the crosswalk in front of Carlton High are now operational after much debate. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW staff)
Year in Review: Revitalizing Prince Albert
As 2019 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.It was an exciting year in Prince Albert...
Dec 31, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne (left), Dave Fischl (centre) and Coun. Don Cody (right) use shovels to spread asphalt onto the last meter of the Rotary Trail. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Bears players sign with B.C. University
Two members of the Prince Albert Northern Bears hockey team will be playing for a university hockey team in British Columbia next season.Captain Brooklyn Anderson and defenceman McKenzie Mayo were giv...
Dec 30, 2019 Brooklyn Anderson will be taking her skills to B.C. in the fall. (Jeff D'Andrea/ paNOW Staff)
Local service club spreading the warmth
The Prince Albert Kinsmen Club is trying to help kids stay warm this winter.On Thursday, members from the club visited St. John's, St. Catherine's, John Diefenbaker and King George schools to hand out...
Dec 20, 2019 Jared Devers talks to students at St. Catherine's School Thursday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
