Michael Oleksyn covers regional civic affairs including RMs, city council, local school divisions and the impacts of COVID-19. He can be reached at 306-764-4276 ext 230 or by email at michael.oleksyn@paherald.sk.ca.
His position was made possible by funding through the Local Journalism Initiative. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada.
LATEST ARTICLES
Wish for Disney World granted for Prince Albert child
There was a huge surprise for a student in the Kindergarten classroom at Ecole St. Anne School in Prince Albert on Tuesday afternoon. Tatum McKee,...
Roads, busing, and shrinking population tops discussion list as Sask. Rivers...
Transportation, busing, roads, and management of routes for rural areas were some of the items discussed when local RM, village, and town representatives met...
Catholic School Division reports boost in extracurricular activity involvement
A new report presented at the most recent Catholic School Division Board of Education meeting shows extracurricular engagement is at record levels this fall. Trustees...
Catholic Division to begin work on new Strategic Plan
With the new Provincial Education Plan expected in the New Year, the Prince Albert Catholic School Division is getting to work on their own...
Sask. Rivers thinking ahead on new accessibility legislation
The provincial government is still finalizing new accessibility legislation, but trustees at the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division are already thinking about what that...
Catholic board approves expansions of two SCCs
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division board of education agreed to expansions for two of the division’s School Community Councils (SCC) during their regular meeting...
Carlton to host first in-person Christmas Concert since 2019 next week
For the first time since 2019 the Carlton Comprehensive Public High School Band will host an in-person Christmas Concert. The annual Carlton Christmas Concert returns...
Sask Rivers school board gets look at audited financial report
A Saskatchewan Rivers School Division financial audit shows an operating deficit of more than $5 million for 2021, a significant increase compared more than...
Catholic Division board finalizes plans for February by-election
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division has scheduled a by-election for Feb. 6, 2023 to replace retiring trustee Maurice Chalifour. The board approved the date...
Resort Village of Candle Lake plans Community Centre rehabilitation
The Resort Village of Candle Lake is one step closer to rehabilitating their Community Centre after receiving grant funding approval from ICIP Community, Culture...
