Tag Archives: Education
Cockrill to stay as Minister for Education
Standing in front of reporters earlier today in the legislative building, the leader of the opposition officially called on Premier Scott Moe to give the Minister for Education "the boot." "Saskatchew...
Apr 22, 2024
Cockrill apologizes for 'first-born' comments during Question Period
Battlefords MLA and Minister for Education Jeremy Cockrill is under fire for comments he made to a mother whose daughter passed away last year due to medical complications. During Question Period, MLA...
Apr 18, 2024
Bargaining went nowhere, STF says. Teachers to vote on latest offer
Whether Saskatchewan teachers will accept the deal offered by the province is up in the air.At a virtual news conference on Wednesday morning, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) President Samanth...
Apr 18, 2024
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
'Embracing life': Cancer survivors share stories during Daffodil Month
A searing pain on the right side of his body dropped Ames Leslie to his knees and brought tears to his eyes. He had been out grocery shopping with his wife when the moment that proved to be the start ...
Apr 16, 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
Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine to include live music
Music and classic automobile lovers will be in for a treat at this upcoming show coming to the Battlefords. Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine will take place at the Dekker Centre Parking Lot on Sunday, J...
Apr 15, 2024
School division employee fired after allegedly misappropriating over $15K
An investigation is underway following an employee's termination from Living Sky School Division No. 202 for alleged misappropriation of funds. According to a release issued by Boards of Education, th...
Apr 15, 2024