Tag Archives: Education
Retired Prince Albert school bus finds new life in Mexico
A journey that covered over 5,000 kilometers, and involved dozens of passionate people, has reached its final stop.A 72-passenger bus donated by the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division to the Prince A...
Jan 07, 2025
Top 10 provincial stories of 2024
This year was one with many triumphs and challenges, one in which concerns were heard via voting and protest. Saskatchewan residents also brought local talents and accomplishments to the national and ...
Dec 31, 2024
'It wasn't safe': Being trans in rural Saskatchewan
Quinn Loewen's classmates never knew him by his identity: it wasn't safe. He went to Medstead Central School, roughly an hour from the Battlefords and is situated in the conservative village of Medste...
Dec 30, 2024
Carlton High School student takes business over education
Ask 17-year-old Caiden Benson what he plans to do after graduating from Carlton Comprehensive School in June and he is quick to say it won't be more education. Caiden said he is not a fan of sitting i...
Dec 28, 2024
Sask. teachers, government wrap binding arbitration hearing
The binding arbitration hearing between the Teachers' Bargaining Committee and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee concluded Wednesday shortly after 6 p.m. in Saskatoon.Written positions on wa...
Dec 19, 2024
Sask. ammunition retailer enhances tracking of sales
Editors note: This story was edited on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8:45 a.m. battlefordsNOW mistakingly referred to Battlefords Bait and Tackle as a firearms dealer. That information is incorrect. The store s...
Dec 16, 2024
Canada’s largest Cree-bilingual reflects on the legacy of Indian Residential Schools with its new name
After 10 months and 135 possible name suggestions, St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon will dawn a new name and that's reason to celebrate.The name selected is awsisak k-nmhtocik- St. Franc...
Dec 13, 2024
Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities
Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent I...
Dec 12, 2024
Auditor finds non-compliance with international trip, credit card and expense claims at Northlands College
Northlands College staff are not complying with travel and expense claims, and corporate credit cards policies. That's according to a report released this month by the Provincial Auditor of Saskatchew...
Dec 11, 2024
NLSD receives provincial award for Indigenization efforts
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has been recognized for its work towards Indigenization within its organization. At the Saskatchewan School Boards Association's Fall Assembly banquet in Reg...
Dec 03, 2024
