Education

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

Saskatchewan sexual assault organizations look to libraries months after school ban

Saskatoon mother Tamara Hinz says her two kids have watched the same puppet show that thousands of other Saskatchewan children have seen over the last 17 years.The "I'm the Boss of Me" presentation fo...

Apr 13, 2024

Saskatchewan teachers to lift sanctions as sides prepare to resume talks

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is set to remove sanctions as talks with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) are poised to resume next week.The Teachers' Federation (STF) announce...

Apr 12, 2024

School board chair or Sask. Party MLA – union says choose

A two-page letter recently posted to the website of the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division is drawing some ire from the union that represents support staff in the division. Kent Peterson, president o...

Apr 11, 2024

New podcast empowers communities to contribute to global climate action

A new podcast is inviting listeners from all walks of life to join in a transformative journey empowering them to bring dialogue to their communities and contribute to global climate action.The podcas...

Apr 10, 2024

Door open for accountability framework in legislation or future contract: Cockrill

As Saskatchewan's teachers start an indefinite term of "work to rule," the province's education minister appears to be opening up more avenues to try to get the teachers' committee to the bargaining t...

Apr 09, 2024

No deal: STF starts indefinite work to rule on Monday

Students across Saskatchewan will being going back to school on Monday but won't be allowed in the building until 15 minutes before and longer than 15 minutes afterwards. They will also not be providi...

Apr 05, 2024

Cockrill says possible meeting with teachers’ federation ‘not an April Fool’s joke’

Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill offered a small glimmer of hope Monday that teachers and the Saskatchewan government could resume negotiations on a new contract."There is a good possibility of us m...

Apr 01, 2024

Sask. government promises graduations will go ahead despite labour spat with teachers

Saskatchewan's education minister says the province will make sure high school graduation ceremonies go ahead should teachers take job action.Jeremy Cockrill couldn't provide details on the plan but s...

Mar 28, 2024

New service centre for Nut Point Campground

Nut Point Campground in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park will receive a new service centre. The development was announced in the 2024-2025 provincial budget released last week. A spokesperson from the...

Mar 25, 2024