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U of S looking to private sector for new rink

University says 85-year-old Rutherford Rink needs to be replaced Trelle Burdeniuk The University of Saskatchewan is trying a new path to replace an old rink by turning to the private sector to see if...

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Province unveils plan for education

Standardized testing will not be introduced after heavy backlash Courtney Mintenko One year and 1,000 people's input later, Saskatchewan has its first-ever Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) that...

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Field House closed for water main break repairs

News Talk Radio staff The City of Saskatoon Field House is closed as city crews repair a water main break. The facility will be closed Monday and Tuesday for repairs and will reopen on Wednesday. In...

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Regina Catholic Schools lay off only occupational therapist

School division to contract out OT services for some students Jill Smith First there was one. Then there was none. Shawna Turluk was the sole occupational therapist (OT) for Regina Catholic Schools...

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Regina's Jean Vanier School offering special support for students

School for special needs students highlights support in Regina Catholic School Division Jill Smith We had to wait five minutes before we could have a conversation. The batteries to his Dynavox—his...

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Regina school boards studying need for new high school

Feasibility report on possible joint-use school for southeast in the future Courtney Mintenko A growing population in Regina may present a need for a new high school in the southeast in the future,...

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U of S vet students' Magic School Bus parody finalist in video contest

Students from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) have entered a video in North American contest for a chance to win an ultrasound Trelle Burdeniuk Some students at the University of...

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New day care spaces helping teen moms in Regina

A Balfour Collegiate program has opened up 12 new infant spaces to help young mothers get through high school Aaron Stuckel The Mackenzie Infant Care Centre at Balfour Collegiate has opened up 12 new...

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U of R students hope to create national weather balloon project

Students tested new components at a launch Saturday Aaron Stuckel The launch of a weather balloon in Regina on Saturday was an example not only of what a group of people can do when they put their...

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Former students restoring one-room schoolhouse

Merrill School, southwest of Saskatoon, was built in 1908 and held classes until 1965 Trelle Burdeniuk One-room schoolhouses are scattered across Saskatchewan and each one is full of a different set...

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Cyclotron arrives at University of Saskatchewan

Construction of Saskatchewan's first cyclotron facility on schedule to be operational by October 2015 Kelly Malone The cyclotron is now in it's new home on the University of Saskatchewan campus."This...

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Case of Hanley vets' stolen helmet solved

Local collector purchases piece of history Bryn Levy A local history buff gets to keep a special antique to his collection.read more

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Circus acts bring lifelong lessons for students

Elementary students learn confidence, physical skills through circus performance camps and clubs Lasia Kretzel Eleven-year-old Emma grabs hold of the aerial hoop and hoists herself above the...

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Bedford Road seeking public input for new name, logo

Saskatoon Public Schools calling for submissions over the month of May News Talk Radio staff Bedford Road Collegiate hopes public engagement will help them nail down a new school sports team name and...

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Saskatoon school good example of aboriginal engagement

Bedford Road Collegiate’s program almost doubling class completion rates for students Kelly Malone As the government of saskatchewan’s Student First consultation process begins to wrap up at the end...

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U of S puts out next piece of TransformUS plan

Program aiming for $25.3 million in savings in face of projected deficit Bryn Levy The University of Saskatchewan released the next piece of its TransformUS program late Wednesday afternoon.The...

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Campus rally pans U of S cuts

TransformUS process criticized by demonstrators Bryn Levy About 75 people staged a peaceful demonstration on the University of Saskatchewan campus Thursday.The group was reacting to the latest in the...

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Saskatoon students hear first-hand account of the Holocaust

500 kids hear from concentration camp survivor as Jewish community remembers Bryn Levy Saskatoon's Jewish community is reaching out to the rest of the city as part of remembering the Holocaust.Friday...

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U of S to close four libraries

School downsizing, consolidating collections as part of TransformUS cuts Ashley Wills The University of Saskatchewan is planning to consolidate its seven libraries over the next few years as part of...

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Billboards showcasing Indigenous culture spark controversy in Saskatoon

Billboards part of artist Dana Claxton's Indian Candy series set up across Canada Kelly Malone New billboards put up in downtown Saskatoon have sparked a lot of conversation on social media.The three...

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