Tag Archives: Education
Sask. Teachers Federation announces second one-day strike for Monday
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) has announced that teachers will be walking off the job once again next week.In a news release sent Thursday, STF President Samantha Becotte stated that a se...
Jan 18, 2024
P.A. teachers picket for one day at Cornerstone
The Cornerstone shopping area in Prince Albert saw a lot of foot traffic, honking and handmade signs today as the teachers from 45 schools held a one-day strike. Jean-Marc Belliveau, president of Prin...
Jan 16, 2024
Sask. teachers hit the picket line Tuesday in one-day strike
Saskatchewan education minister Jeremy Cockrill isn't happy to see teachers walk off the job in a one-day, province-wide strike Tuesday."It's disappointing it's gotten to this point," said Cockrill."I...
Jan 16, 2024
P.A. child care spaces unable to help families during one-day teacher strike
It's an answer parents and guardians are getting from child care spaces across the province: we can't help you on Tuesday.The reason they're asking is because of the one-day strike involving teachers,...
Jan 15, 2024
STF plans rallies across province during one-day teacher strike
Rallies have been scheduled to take place across Saskatchewan on Tuesday during the one-day teacher's strike.The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced the temporary work stoppage last week,...
Jan 15, 2024
Extreme cold leads to bus cancellations for P.A. and area
Once again, freezing temperatures forced many school bus cancellations in Prince Albert and surrounding areas.The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) and Prince Albert Catholic Schools ...
Jan 15, 2024
STF wants gov’t to get serious about classroom issues ahead of strike
Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, said she hopes Tuesday's single-day strike will show the government how serious teachers are about having their needs met.On Frida...
Jan 13, 2024
Saskatchewan government lawyers argue pronoun law best for gender-diverse children
Lawyers for the Saskatchewan government are arguing a judge should dismiss a challenge to a law that requires parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school.D...
Jan 11, 2024
St. Mary High School Students set to perform 'Puffs' at EA Rawlinson Centre
Students at Prince Albert's St. Mary High School are set to take the stage at the EA Rawlinson Centre.Led by teacher Jason Van Otterloo, they're planning to retell a famous story set at a magic school...
Jan 11, 2024
Sask. Teachers Federation announces one-day strike
Teachers across Saskatchewan will walk off the job for one day next week, in hopes of bringing the government to the bargaining table.The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced Thursday morn...
Jan 11, 2024
