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Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte says lacking supports are not only for straining teachers but contributing to violent behaviors.

A northern Saskatchewan high school that was the site of a deadly shooting a decade ago closed for weeks before students returned to class.

The superintendent of the Peace River South school district has said students were not expected to return to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

Prime Minister Mark Carney paid tribute to the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and the victims of Tuesday's deadly mass shooting during a speech in the House of Commons.

Some students requiring special attention in schools are being sent home early as some schools no longer have all the resources to help them.

Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to overturn a Supreme Court ruling on child sexual abuse and exploitation materials.

The notwithstanding clause gives provinces or Parliament the ability to override certain portions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for up to five years.

The head of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says a provincewide teachers strike is putting a strain on businesses.

Fraser said he hopes the Supreme Court's eventual decision "will shape how both federal and provincial governments may use the notwithstanding clause for years to come."

The Alberta government says the notwithstanding clause is an essential part of the Canadian constitution and the country's top court should not undermine it.

AI is being used by more and more Canadians, but while many say they're comfortable using it, a majority say governments need to regulate it for safety.

While school is out for the summer, a new policy paper from a U of S Public Policy associate professor is raising concerns about the future of education in Saskatchewan.

The challenge around mental health issues remain top of mind but for youth the challenges can be even greater with the lack of available resources in schools.

In the Saskatchewan provincial budget announced on Wednesday the education sector will be receiving an overall budget of $3.5 billion.

Saskatchewan remains one of the few provinces in Canada to not fund full-day kindergarten programming.

The binding arbitration board has ruled that class complexity will be included in the provincial collective bargaining agreement with Saskatchewan teachers.

All school divisions in Saskatchewan will now be required to develop, implement and publicly state a policy on changeroom use.

The binding arbitration process between STF and the provincial government began Monday after more than a year and a half of contract negotiations and job action.

For Lindsay Klassen, the Saskatchewan education system has reached a breaking point, after her son was denied help and sent home.

The Ministry of Education is introducing a new student assessment program which the government says will be a fair and objective measure of how students are doing in the classroom.