Tag Archives: Education
U of S study researching impact of STC closure
A University of Saskatchewan graduate student is taking part in a research project about the impact on people from the closure of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) two years ago.The provin...
Jul 25, 2019 A rally to save the STC was held in North Battleford in May, 2017. A University of Saskatchewan graduate student is currently working on a research project on the impact of the closure of the STC service two years ago. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local health professionals promote hepatitis testing
This Sunday will mark World Hepatitis Day all over the world. This year's theme is Find the Missing Millions. In Prince Albert health-care providers are hoping to use the day to promote people getting...
Jul 25, 2019 Shelley Crawford, is hoping people will get tested for hepatitis C as World Hepatitis Day approaches (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Provincial Parks offer Saskatchewan Survivor Series courses
Those looking for more survival skill knowledge for the Saskatchewan backcountry would benefit from a course offered by the provincial parks.The Saskatchewan Survivor Series will be offering courses o...
Jul 24, 2019 Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are offering educational courses to the public this summer (Submitted Photograph/Government of Saskatchewan)
Water park wants people thinking safety
This week swimming pools across Canada are talking drowning prevention.National Drowning Prevention Week is put on by the Lifesaving Society and aims to get people talking and thinking about the issue...
Jul 22, 2019 ID 93785193 © Baramee Thaweesombat | Dreamstime.com
Local producers encouraged to scout for clubroot
A small group of producers from the Prince Albert area were informed on Thursday that if they grow canola, they should be aware of clubroot.Crop Extension Specialist Allie Noble was among the presente...
Jul 18, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Sask. researchers to study health benefits of Métis jigging
The fitness potential of traditional Mtis jigging is the subject of a new research project at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).Heather Foulds, assistant professor in the College of Kinesiology, ...
Jul 15, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Métis youth heading to Kenya for program says learning has no borders
For Gavin Blondeau, learning doesn't end in the classroom, it's a way of life. That's why the Mtis youth is over the moon to be one of two youth from Saskatchewan selected in an international internsh...
Jul 14, 2019 Métis youth Gavin Blondeau, the son of one of the current Chapel Gallery show artists, has been selected for an internship program that will take him to Kenya. (Submitted photo/Gavin Blondeau)
Annual threshing festival underway
A group is showing off machines and equipment from past eras this weekend.Vintage Power Machines is putting on their annual threshing festival. The event, in its 38 year, showcases a wide range of mac...
Jul 13, 2019 A volunteer prepared an old pump for a demonstration at the festival Saturday morning (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local organization hands out scholarship
A Prince Albert University student has been awarded a special scholarship.Jerri Frantik, who is wrapping up her masters degree in Indigenous Social Work at First Nation's University, was given the Can...
Jul 11, 2019 Jerri Frantik, center, is presented with the cheque by Dalelene Yelland and Lorraine Brokop of Canadian Federation of University Women Prince Albert Club. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Library hosts hands-on science presentation
Youngsters got the chance to experience some hands-on learning at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library Saturday.The Saskatchewan Science Centre was in town to put on a workshop which aims to get kids...
Jul 07, 2019 Angela Chernick speaks to the group at the library Saturday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
