Initiatives Introduced Targeting High-Risk Offenders

As announced in the Throne Speech, government is introducing two new policing initiatives to reduce reoffending by high-profile offenders.  The Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) will focus on warrant enforcement in the entire province, while the adoption of an Electronic Monitoring Global Positioning System (EM GPS) will reduce reoffending and help offenders reintegrate in the… Continue reading Initiatives Introduced Targeting High-Risk Offenders

Nearly $5 Million In Partnerships With Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Institutions Announced To Add More Early Childhood Education Training

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a more than $4.8 million partnership with  and the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to develop and deliver accelerated early childhood education training opportunities. “Saskatchewan is the best place in Canada to raise a family and with more families moving here, it is important that we train the… Continue reading Nearly $5 Million In Partnerships With Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Institutions Announced To Add More Early Childhood Education Training

SPSA SEEKS ANSWERS TO RECREATION CUTS

Source: Justin Skwark, The Scanner Vol No. 31 Issue 1, September 2018  On May 31, 2018 Sask Polytech announced the decision to discontinue Recreation Services on the Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Moose Jaw campuses. Since this time there have been lingering questions and con- fusion from the student membership. The SPSA notified Sask Polytech that the Students’ Association… Continue reading SPSA SEEKS ANSWERS TO RECREATION CUTS

Saskatchewan Polytechnic reopens gyms, athletics program still shuttered

Source: Ryan Kessler, Global News, July 30, 2018  The gyms are reopening, but Saskatchewan Polytechnic is not restoring its athletic programming. Reversing a decision from earlier this year, Saskatchewan Polytechnic announced Monday it will reopen its gymnasiums and fitness centres. In May, the post-secondary institution closed the doors to the activity facilities at the Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and… Continue reading Saskatchewan Polytechnic reopens gyms, athletics program still shuttered

Silver for Saskatchewan Polytechnic eco car at Shell Eco-marathon championship

Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, July 8, 2018  Saskatchewan Polytechnic students finish win silver at the Shell Eco-marathon Drivers’ World Championship in England. It was a strong finish for Saskatchewan Polytechnic students at the Shell Eco-marathon Drivers’ World Championship Grand Final in England on July 8. Their Sask Eco UC car finished in second place among other post-secondary institutions at… Continue reading Silver for Saskatchewan Polytechnic eco car at Shell Eco-marathon championship

Saskatchewan Polytechnic students protest cuts to athletics

Source: Adam MacVicar, Global News, June 7,  2018  It was a playful and peaceful protest at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on Thursday after the school recently announced it was cutting athletics programs across the province. According to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the school is making changes to its fitness service model, and moving toward what it called a “wellness strategy.” As part… Continue reading Saskatchewan Polytechnic students protest cuts to athletics