Remote learning in Saskatchewan will be based in Kennaston, but have regional hubs right across the province, according to the provincial government. The hubs are located in Estevan, Moose Jaw, La Ronge, Moose Jaw, Neilburg, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton and Saskatoon. These will form the local hubs that students who are learning on […]
A new high school for the White City/Emerald Park area is at the top of the annual list of major capital projects for the Prairie Valley School Division. Board chair Janet Kotylak said in a media release that the area is the only Saskatchewan community with a population over 5,000 that doesn’t have a high school. The modernization […]
Regina high school and elementary students were given a presentation from Cadmus Delorme. The Chief of the Cowessess First Nations talked at Balfour Collegiate about numerous topics, including following dreams, setting and achieving goals, and students’ role in truth and reconciliation. Delorme said that for students learning about indigenous culture, he wanted to let them […]
Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer is not recommending masks as the province deals with a trifecta of respiratory viruses. Dr. Saqib Shahab said coughs and colds are returning after a two-year hiatus and that people can expect to get sick two to four times a year. “Ultimately, it’s your personal choice to wear a mask,” […]
A small southwest village north of Swift Current saw its school heavy damaged by a fire Friday morning. In a Facebook post, the Village of Stewart Valley stated that between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Friday morning, the village was struck by a series of extreme lightning strikes. One of those strikes hit the school […]
A trio of administrators have been appointed by the province to oversee operations at Legacy Christian Academy, Grace Christian School and Regent Christian Academy. The three are all former superintendents or division directors, the government said in a media release. Mike Walters will oversee Legacy Christian Academy, Dave Derksen at Grace Christian School and Randy […]
Kindergarten students in Regina had the opportunity to ride a school bus for the first time thanks to the ‘First Ride’ program. The fifth edition of the event was put on by the Regina Catholic and Public School Division as a chance for kids to ride the bus before the school year starts. “It’s necessary […]
Back-to-school is on the mind of families and kids across the province as we near the start of September. It’s also on the mind of teachers, who are excited to return to the classroom with their students. Samantha Becotte, the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, said this year’s return is not without its worries. […]
In under three weeks, bells will ring in the new school year. While students enjoy their summer, school divisions have been preparing and planning for their return. Shawn Davidson, the president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, said that compared to the last two years, he feels like this year will be smoother. “I can […]
A proposed independent elementary school called Roots School received the OK from Moose Jaw city council Monday night for their siteThe discretionary use application for the kindergarten to grade 8 alternative school made it through council last night. The school is located on the former Prairie Winds Church. “For now, 20 students it would be,” […]
