Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
Tag Archives: Education
Provincial government provides funding to vet college to address shortage
More students will get to learn at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan next fall. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, five additional, subsidized seats will b...
Sep 29, 2022
Sask. Teachers' Federation using TV campaign to push for higher funding
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is airing a new commercial campaign, pushing for more government funding for students. STF president Samantha Becotte said less than a month into the school...
Sep 20, 2022 STF president Samantha Becotte.(Screenshot)
Stewart Valley students heading for Success after fire
Nearly two weeks after Stewart Valley School was destroyed by fire, the Chinook School Division has found a home for the school's students and its staff. They're heading for Success. In a media releas...
Sep 07, 2022 The Stewart Valley School was destroyed by fire after it was struck by lightning on August 26, 2022. (Jennie Moen/Facebook)
'It's just so exciting:' First day of school in Saskatchewan
Kids are heading back to school for a brand new school year on Thursday. Many kids have their school supplies labelled and book bags packed and are ready to board the bus to school. Roen Kimber-Dietri...
Sep 01, 2022
Classes back in session before long weekend again: Why?
It has been a decade since legislation first required the school year in Saskatchewan to start after the Labour Day long weekend, and it has been eight years since that legislation was introduced to b...
Sep 01, 2022 Parents wave to students after their first ride alone on the school bus Aug. 22, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
After abuse allegations, NDP wants funding for schools tied to human rights guarantee
The Saskatchewan NDP wants to see funding for Legacy Christian Academy tied to a guarantee in the wake of public allegations of abuse at the school and Mile Two Church. Carla Beck, leader of the NDP, ...
Aug 31, 2022
Dene teacher education program gets boost from provincial government
A program training teachers to deliver education in the Dene language in northern communities got a funding boost this week from the Saskatchewan government. The government is providing up to $255,000...
Aug 31, 2022
Education minister welcomes investigation into school abuse claims, will meet with alleged victims
Saskatchewan's children's advocate announced her investigation into allegations of abuse involving three Saskatchewan independent schools Tuesday - an investigation which Saskatchewan’s educatio...
Aug 31, 2022
Child advocate says oversight concerns prompted investigation into independent schools
Saskatchewan's child advocate is preparing to spend the coming months investigating government oversight and accountability at registered independent schools in the province. Dr. Lisa Broda said her o...
Aug 30, 2022
Child advocate opens investigation into independent schools after abuse allegations
Saskatchewan's child advocate has opened an investigation into independent schools in the province following allegations of abuse and a class-action lawsuit by former students. A number of former stud...
Aug 30, 2022
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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