Northlands, Sask DLC renew partnership to offer free online high school courses

Northlands College and the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) have renewed their partnership in order to bring free, online high school courses to adults living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District. Under the agreement for the 2024-25 academic year, Sask DLC will offer flexible online learning options to adult students; Northlands will cover the […]

The First Nations University of Canada and the City of Regina have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their commitment to enhancing Indigenous opportunities. The agreement focuses on promoting educational, cultural, and community development initiatives that benefit both FNU and the city. “The [MOU] between First Nations University of Canada and the City […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has restructured its academic division into four faculties. The division is now organized into the Faculty of Business and Management; the Faculty of Digital Innovation, Arts and Sciences; the Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services; and the Faculty of Technology and Skilled Trades. This updated structure aims to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, […]

The University of Saskatchewan has introduced a variety of new safety measures after Saskatoon Police Service arrested a 35-year-old man in relation to a voyeurism investigation and charged him on 49 counts. CKOM reports that USask has been working with the police since it became aware of the incidents on campus in early August. The […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received $2.5M from Cenovus Energy to support the construction of the Joseph A Remai Saskatoon campus. In recognition of this gift, the chemical technology lab, power engineering lab, and instrument engineering lab will be renamed the Cenovus Energy Labs. “Energy sector careers are well-paid, interesting, and technologically forward-thinking,” said Sask Polytech President […]

The University of Saskatchewan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thunderchild First Nation to strengthen their relationship and collaborate on shared interests, such as mentorship, research, and supporting Indigenous youth. Under this agreement, USask’s colleges–particularly the kihci-okâwîmâw askiy Knowledge Centre, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, College of Education, and School of Environment and […]

The Trades Skills Centres in Regina and Saskatoon have received $1.92M in funding from the Government of Saskatchewan. The trades centres will use the funding to support continued skills training program delivery and administration efforts. “Entry level employees are in demand across all industries in Saskatchewan, and funding from the Government of Saskatchewan allows us […]

The University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) will be working on new therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics to fight against infectious diseases of high concern, thanks to a new research contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract will support VIDO’s work against infectious diseases […]

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has officially broken ground on the new Joseph A Remai Saskatoon Campus, which will be located on the University of Saskatchewan’s campus at Innovation Place. The first building to be constructed will be the Skilled Trades and Technology building. Initial site preparation—which will include earth works and utilities upgrades—will begin this week. The […]