Regina Public Library looking for more English tutors
By Sarah MillsIt is just a few hours a week but it means a person newly immigrated to Regina feels integrated to their new home.Regina Public Library (RPL) has long offered adult literacy programs, in...
View ArticleStudents’ union reacts to tuition hike at U of S
By Bryn LevyA representative for the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) says that after a decade of rising tuition fees, the latest increase doesn't stand out."I don't think many...
View ArticleMoose Jaw mom speaks out over Lord's Prayer at public school
By Alex DockingA controversy is brewing over the Lord’s Prayer which is recited each morning at Lindale elementary school in Moose jaw.One parent is not happy about it."Honestly I was shocked. It...
View ArticleCameco Spectrum showcases science at U of S
By Bryn LevyCameco Spectrum has taken over the engineering building at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S)..The super-sized science fair features workshops and presentations that let attendees...
View ArticleBoundary changes to affect new students at Regina public schools
By CJME NewsThe Regina Public School division has released maps of its new school boundaries that will come into effect for the 2016/17 school year.The new boundaries were formed following a review of...
View ArticleSask. government ministries sending extra front-line staff to La Loche
By Kevin MartelAll kinds of government support is being offered to help the people of La Loche recover after the devastating school shooting on Friday.The Ministry of Education is working with...
View ArticleViterra donation funds scholarships for Sask. Polytechnic students
By Lisa SchickQuite a few people are going to get some help going to school thanks to a donation from Viterra to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. On Thursday in Regina, representatives from Viterra presented...
View ArticleRegina public schools announce boundaries for new joint-use schools
By Kevin MartelThings will be shifting for about 1,300 elementary school children as changes are being announced regarding the makeup of enrolment of three new joint-use schools in Regina.Regina Public...
View ArticleRegina's Martin Collegiate introduces program to help students quit tobacco
By Kevin MartelMartin Collegiate in Regina is launching a new campaign aimed at helping students stop using tobacco.The campaign is called ‘Fresh Start February’. It encourages people who use tobacco...
View ArticleGordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre opens on U of S campus
By Lasia KretzelIt's been hailed as a step towards cultural and educational reconciliation. The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre (GORBSC) has officially opened its doors on the University of...
View ArticlePublic policy school gets $2 Million for energy research
By CKOM News The Johnson Shoyama School of Public Policy is getting a big cheque for research on energy policy. The Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation is giving the public policy...
View ArticleBHP Billiton invests in carbon capture research at University of Regina
By Kevin MartelOne of the world's largest mining companies is making a big investment into the research of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in Saskatchewan.BHP Billiton will provide $20...
View ArticleFormer Sask. principal accused of changing daughter's grades
By Lasia KretzelA Saskatchewan teacher is facing disciplinary action after allegedly changing students' final grades, including those of her own daughter.Kimberley Sautner faces charges of professional...
View ArticleSyrian refugees putting strain on Regina Public Schools' English as an...
By Lisa SchickWith the influx of Syrian refugees, Regina Public Schools (RPS) will have about 160 more students in the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program this year, but the division won't...
View ArticleFormer Sask. principal defends cash offer to change daughter's grade
By Lasia KretzelA former Saskatchewan principal says she was “trying to be a good person” when she offered to pay teachers to change her daughter's high school marks.Kimberley Sautner, 44, was the...
View ArticleLearning from each other: Regina students helping teach English to others
By Lisa SchickThere are more languages than just English and French being spoken in Regina classrooms these days.With more than 850 students enrolled in the Regina Public School board's English as an...
View ArticleSask. government asking for federal help to support Syrian refugees
By Adriana ChristiansonThe Saskatchewan government says all provinces are asking the federal government for financial help to support Syrian refugees.Regina Public Schools announced on Tuesday that the...
View Article650 more doctors practicing in Saskatchewan compared to 2007
By Adriana ChristiansonThe Saskatchewan Government says there are 650 more doctors practicing in the province compared to nine years ago.Part of the credit for the increase goes to the Saskatchewan...
View ArticleLand preparation begins for Regina's new Connaught school
By Sarah MillsThere is finally some work to be seen at the old École Connaught Community School in the Cathedral neighbourhood.Early-stage preparation of the land has begun, although nothing official...
View ArticleStaff returning to La Loche high school Feb. 22
By CJME NewsThe Northern Lights School Division is putting more plans in place as to when the La Loche high school will reopen following last month's deadly shooting.Two of the four victims killed on...
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