Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Catholic school board passes budget despite less money
The 2017-18 budget for the Regina Catholic School Division (RCS) passed but not without an inspection with a fine tooth comb. Board chair Donna Ziegler said they've taken a long hard look at the numbe...
Jun 20, 2017
Province announces appeal of Catholic schools ruling
The Government of Saskatchewan is going to appeal a recent court decision barring non-Catholics from being funded to attend the province's separate schools. Yorkton Court of Queen's Bench Justice Dona...
May 17, 2017
School board: notwithstanding clause not permanent solution
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) is joining other separate boards pushing for the province to appeal a controversial court decision banning government funding of non-Catholic students in the ...
May 02, 2017
Sask. education minister reacts to Catholic schools ruling
Saskatchewan's education minister says a recent decision out of Yorkton Court of Queen's Bench could mean chaos for both the province's separate and public school systems. Thursday saw Justice Donald ...
Apr 21, 2017
Judge rules province can't fund non-Catholics to go to Catholic schools
A Yorkton Court of Queen's Bench judge has ruled it unconstitutional for the province to pay for non-Catholic students to attend Catholic schools. Justice Donald Layh's decision was published Thursday...
Apr 21, 2017
Regina Public Schools make cuts to kindergarten, preschool after provincial budget
Busing services, kindergarten schedules and preschool programs are being altered as a result of funding changes to Regina Public Schools. In a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon, the school ...
Apr 05, 2017
Education changes coming despite status quo in Sask. budget
The provincial budget last week did not amalgamate the 28 school divisions as many had feared. But changes are still coming for the education sector. The government is amending The Education Act, chan...
Mar 27, 2017
Sask. teacher calls for legislation protecting Gay-Straight Alliance groups
Breaking the Silence held it's 20th annual conference on LGBTQ issues Saturday at the University of Saskatchewan. Many workshops were focused on Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) in rural school divisions...
Mar 20, 2017
Prairie Spirit School Division cancels some buses Tuesday
While schools will remain open, the Prairie Spirit School Division announced weather conditions will impact buses Tuesday. About half the division's fleet will not be running on March 7. According to ...
Mar 07, 2017
Saskatoon Public Schools doing away with early dismissal Thursdays
Saskatoon Public Schools is adjusting their schedules for the 2017-2018 school year, eliminating early dismissal Thursdays. Currently, elementary students are let out about 15 minutes early, while hig...
Mar 06, 2017
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...