Tag Archives: Education
Gov’t says it has tentative agreement with STF, teachers to vote on ‘final offer’
The labour dispute between Saskatchewan's teachers and the provincial government could be nearing an end.In an email sent out Wednesday evening, the chair of the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committe...
Apr 18, 2024
Skilled trades need not limited to building homes
A demand for construction trades exists in Saskatchewan, but while many workers are needed to build homes, many are also needed in areas like mining and industry, said the Sask. Apprenticeship and Tra...
Apr 17, 2024
Northerners release guide on moose hide processing
A new how-to guide for tanning moose hides will become an important source of knowledge for future generations. That's according to Tommy Bird of Southend, who developed Tanning Moosehides the Norther...
Apr 16, 2024
Moe optimistic as contract talks between teachers, government resume
As both sides return to the negotiating table, Premier Scott Moe said he feels confident that a deal will be struck this time between the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation and the Government-Trustee B...
Apr 16, 2024
Saskatchewan sexual assault organizations look to libraries months after school ban
Saskatoon mother Tamara Hinz says her two kids have watched the same puppet show that thousands of other Saskatchewan children have seen over the last 17 years.The "I'm the Boss of Me" presentation fo...
Apr 13, 2024
Saskatchewan teachers to lift sanctions as sides prepare to resume talks
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is set to remove sanctions as talks with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) are poised to resume next week.The Teachers' Federation (STF) announce...
Apr 12, 2024
School board chair or Sask. Party MLA – union says choose
A two-page letter recently posted to the website of the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division is drawing some ire from the union that represents support staff in the division. Kent Peterson, president o...
Apr 11, 2024
P.A. wrestlers take home medals from nationals
Heavyweight wrestler Owen Ferchuk is coming home to Prince Albert with two bronze medals after competing at nationals in the U19 Heavyweight category in Mississauga, Ontario."I got bronze in Freestyle...
Apr 10, 2024
New podcast empowers communities to contribute to global climate action
A new podcast is inviting listeners from all walks of life to join in a transformative journey empowering them to bring dialogue to their communities and contribute to global climate action.The podcas...
Apr 10, 2024
Regional science fair goes ahead with parental push
Budding scientific minds in Prince Albert and the surrounding area got to go ahead with their regional science fair on Tuesday after parents stepped up. Teachers across Saskatchewan started work-to-ru...
Apr 09, 2024
