Renowned ecologist brings responsible environmentalism message to Saskatoon
By Brent BoskerA renowned environmentalist is in Saskatoon today to give a talk about the future of agriculture in a growing world.Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore said a century ago most of the...
View ArticleUniversity of Regina enrollment up in 2015
By Lisa SchickThe University of Regina reported record enrollment this year. Approximately 14,369 students are taking classes at the university in 2015. The vast majority of the students are enrolled...
View ArticleProbation lifted on University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine
By Adriana ChristiansonThe University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine is officially off probation after working to improve standards for two years."This is a really good day for our college of...
View ArticleNew Sask. teachers regulatory board in place
By Lisa SchickAs of Wednesday, Saskatchewan's teachers can now police themselves. A new board, the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board, has taken over certification, registration, and...
View ArticleRegina public schools budget not keeping up with growth
By Adriana ChristiansonThere are 485 more students in public elementary schools in Regina compared to last year, but the division will have to make do with funding based on enrolment numbers for last...
View ArticleOutgoing U of S president reflects on school's progress
By Ashley WillsThe outgoing leader of the University of Saskatchewan is reflecting on his time in office as the school prepares to welcome its 11th president on Saturday.Acting President Gordon...
View ArticlePeter Stoicheff becomes 11th U of S president
By CKOM NewsDr. Peter Stoicheff has officially taken the reins at the University of Saskatchewan.The former dean of the College of Arts and Science was installed as the 11th president of the university...
View ArticleTEDx brings inspiration to Saskatoon
By Lasia KretzelWhen it comes to improving the lives of people across the globe, Lisa Greig says death plays an important role."Most people give me this strange look of 'how is somebody so death...
View ArticleNew U of R campaigns aim to change attitudes about sexual assault
By Adriana Christianson The University of Regina is stepping up its response to sexual assaults on campus with a new policy that aims to change attitudes and protect victims who report.Jill Arnott is a...
View ArticleFunding of schools focus of Regina parents' meeting about lunch supervision
By Adriana ChristiansonParents are brainstorming ideas to solve the budget problem of paying for universal noon hour supervision in Regina Public Schools (RPS), but many are looking at the bigger...
View ArticleSouth Carolina deputy on leave after dragging student from her desk
By CKOM NewsThere is a growing outrage in the U.S. after a high school student captured a video of a classmate being man-handled by a school peace officer.The video, taken at a South Carolina high...
View Article83-year-old Fort Qu'Appelle man gets high school diploma, fulfills lifelong...
By Brant HiltonIt is not every day you hear of an 83-year-old graduating from high school but one Saskatchewan man is getting recognized for just that.This past summer, David Thompson received his...
View ArticleNearby armed robbery prompts hold and secure drill at Hanley school
By CKOM NewsA Hanley school was in a hold and secure drill following an alleged armed robbery at a nearby business.At around 11:18 a.m. Friday RCMP received a call from the Hanley Hotel about an armed...
View ArticleNew P3 schools in Regina will need 22 portable classrooms when they open
By Kevin MartelSaskatchewan's Ministry of Education is indicating fewer portable classrooms will be needed at three joint-use school sites in Regina when the buildings open in 2017 than was previously...
View ArticleWhitecap children remember Dakota veterans at annual ceremony
By Lasia KretzelStudents at Whitecap Dakota Elementary School celebrated the 10th anniversary of their Remembrance Day ceremony Monday by commemorating some lesser-known veterans.Taped to the gym's...
View ArticleStudents bring Christmas cheer to lunch
By Lasia KretzelSaskatoon students are adding a little Christmas music to lunch hour.Kids from schools across the city are celebrating the 44th Noon Festival of Carols at TCU place by signing Christmas...
View ArticleSask. government, NDP disagree on P3 school savings report
By Kevin MartelPublic-private partnerships (P3s) are once again at the centre of debate between the provincial government and the opposition NDP, this time over 18 elementary schools.The SaskParty...
View ArticleInner city schools treated to Christmas lunch at downtown Regina hotel
By Lisa SchickThere's a little over a week until Christmas day, but some kids from Regina's inner city had the chance to celebrate a little early on Wednesday.Approximately 700 kids from Sacred Heart...
View ArticleBlack parents plan protest to ask prosecutor to drop charge against teen...
By The Canadian PressCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A group of black parents plans to present a petition calling for officials to drop charges against a 16-year-old South Carolina high school student who was...
View ArticleYear in Review: New U of S president looks ahead to 2016
By Ashley WillsNearly two months into his new role as university president, Peter Stoicheff is still getting comfortable with the school he thought he knew quite well. The seasoned professor spent...
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