Regina students produce comic book about Syrian refugees
By Michael Joel-HansenStudents at Lakeview Elementary School in Regina have produced their own comic book. The project was a joint effort between two classes: a Grade 2/3 class and a Grade 6/7 class....
View ArticleConcern lingers after Regina Catholic School Board passes balanced 2016-17...
By CJME NewsThe Regina Catholic School division managed to avoid a $650,000 deficit, passing a balanced budget at its board meeting Monday night.However, board chair Frank Flegel says while...
View ArticleThe last school bell of the semester signals freedom for Regina kids
By Adriana ChristiansonThe last school bells of the semester rang out for elementary students at Regina Public Schools at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, sending kids streaming outside into the summer...
View ArticleSaskatchewan daycares want consistency for property taxes
By CJME NewsDaycare operators in Saskatchewan are fighting for consistency in how property tax rates are applied.Right now there is no standard system in the province. Some daycares within schools are...
View ArticleProvince to review property taxes for Saskatchewan daycares
By CJME NewsThe Saskatchewan government will take a look at the ad hoc approach to charging daycares property tax in our province.Currently there is no consistency; some daycares pay nothing, others...
View ArticleStudents could suffer if U of R budget doesn't get a boost
By Lisa SchickOften university budgets can be inside-baseball, with the province and schools going back and forth negotiating over money – but now the lack of money given to the University of Regina...
View ArticleUniversity of Regina camp for refugees splits boys and girls for swimming
By Sarah MillsThe University of Regina is offering Syrian refugee children the chance to enjoy the Canadian experience of summer camp, with a few changes to accommodate religion.The kids enjoy...
View ArticlePremier Brad Wall promises major dollars for La Loche students
By Colton Swiderski, battlefordsNOWRoaring applause met Premier Brad Wall’s announcement of the Dene Teacher Education Program (DTEP) in La Loche Tuesday afternoon.The Aug. 16 announcement was one of...
View ArticleUniversity of Regina hosts business boot camp for Canadian Forces veterans
By Michael Joel-HansenVeterans of the Canadian Armed Forces are going back to boot camp—this time looking to find success in civilian life.The University of Regina business school is hosting a...
View ArticleSask. teachers prepare for first day of school
By Sarah MillsThe hallway floors are buffed, the windows cleaned and the gym not yet smelling of sweaty socks. Inside the school, teachers are already hard at work prepping classrooms in anticipation...
View ArticleMartel on the Move goes back to school
By Kevin MartelSome carry backpacks bigger than they are, dressed in hats pulled down to cover most of their face, but these kids still can't hide the excitement of going back to school.The school...
View ArticleFirst day of school for first year teacher in Regina
By Sarah MillsIt isn't just kindergarten kids who have a touch of the nerves during back to school days. Many teachers are also entering the classroom for the first time.Courtney Horseman is starting...
View ArticleSask. private schools get to keep WCB rebates
By Lisa SchickWhile the province is taking back millions of dollars from public school divisions after a Workers' Compensation Board rebate, it's hands off when it comes to Saskatchewan's private...
View ArticleNames revealed for 3 new Regina schools
By 980 CJMEThe names of three new public joint-use schools have been unveiled at an announcement by the Regina Board of Education.Tuesday evening, it was revealed the facility in Harbour Landing will...
View ArticleFormer Balgonie principal killed in crash near Southey
By CJME NewsStudents and teachers at schools east of Regina are starting the school year in mourning for a principal who was killed in a crash near Southey on Labour Day.On Tuesday, Greenall High...
View ArticleSask. university students pay 3rd highest tuition in Canada
By Amber McGuckinSaskatchewan students are paying some of the highest tuition rates in the country according to Statistics Canada.Post-secondary students in the province are shelling out an average of...
View ArticleEnrolment up 2.8 per cent at the U of R
By 980 CJMEMore students than ever before have chosen to study at the University of Regina.Enrolment has increased at the University of Regina to 14,760 students for the 2016 fall semster.In a press...
View ArticleMoose Jaw elementary school replaces the Lord's Prayer with "mindful moment"
By Britton GrayA Moose Jaw public school has replaced the Lord’s Prayer with a “mindful moment”.Lindale Elementary School announced in its newsletter a moment of reflection will be used instead of the...
View Article'It's tough enough:' Regina daycares to appeal property tax reassessments
By Lisa Schick, Kevin Martelwo 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...
View ArticleSask. teacher charged with misconduct from 30 years ago
By Lisa SchickA 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...
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