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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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
U of S astronomer reacts to NASA planet discovery
NASA's recent discovery of seven planets orbiting the same star could help the University of Saskatchewan. The school's astronomy department has been engaged in a project trying to find exo-moons -- m...
Feb 23, 2017
Saskatoon kids design bus wraps for Children's Discovery Museum
Grade six student Erin Lalach from St. Bernard School will soon get to follow her drawing on a Saskatoon transit bus. "I'm super excited, I'll be making my mom chase the bus," she joked. "I can't wait...
Feb 10, 2017
Education minister says Sask. people favour keeping elected school boards
The Sask. Party may have to slow down its drive for transformational change in Saskatchewan's school boards. The province began consultations following a December 2016 report that suggested amalgamati...
Feb 06, 2017
Proposed school board changes worry education workers' union
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is concerned the provincial government is moving too fast with plans to change education. An advisory panel of six people was appointed in December to review rec...
Jan 25, 2017
BRIT tradition continues with team mural project
Bedford Road Collegiate High School's Invitational Basketball Tournament (BRIT) isn't just about the sport. The entire student body gets involved, including art students who help create rows and rows ...
Jan 12, 2017
Education stakeholders react to governance report
The province wants feedback on how Saskatchewan's schools are run moving forward. A six-member panel has been formed to consult the public on 'Dan Perrins' K-12 governance options report.' The study w...
Dec 22, 2016
Education minister wants feedback on how Sask. schools are governed
The province wants parents and teachers to give some thought and feedback on how Saskatchewan's schools are run. A six-member panel has been formed to consult the public on 'Dan Perrins' K-12 governan...
Dec 21, 2016
Sask. teacher charged with misconduct from 30 years ago
A Saskatchewan teacher will soon be facing a list of 30-year-old allegations that include having sleepovers with a student, and organizing a strip basketball practice for a school team. The allegation...
Nov 06, 2016
'It's tough enough:' Regina daycares to appeal property tax reassessments
Two Regina daycares will plead their cases this week against property taxes after they received a shocking reassessment. In total, five daycares in the city saw their property taxes double - and in so...
Oct 23, 2016
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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...