Wildfires prompt closures, delays at PSE campuses across Prairies

Wildfires have led to temporary closures and service disruptions at several postsecondary institutions in Western Canada. In Alberta, Northern Lakes College has closed four campuses—Chateh, Loon River, Peerless Lake, and Trout Lake—due to nearby wildfires and evacuation orders. In Saskatchewan, the Gabriel Dumont Institute has closed its Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program campus and […]

During a recent follow-up audit of Northlands College, the Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan flagged several concerns with non-compliance with college policies. PA Now reports that the audit found issues such as claims being approved without adequate oversight, the use of a corporate credit card for personal transactions, and the unapproved use of a personal vehicle […]

Northlands College has named its Cultural Centre at the Creighton Campus after Canadian author and playwright, Tomson Highway. This dedication recognizes Highway’s contributions to Indigenous literature and culture, as well as his impact on shaping the Canadian cultural landscape. “Naming our Cultural Centre after Tomson Highway not only celebrates his remarkable legacy but also highlights […]

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 […]