Badminton underway
By Phil Ambroziak Badminton season is once again in full swing at schools throughout the province. Locally, these include both Jonas Samson Junior High School and Carpenter High School respectively. “We have had a good season so far – the team’s been good with a lot of return players and some new ones,” remarked CHS … Read more
First Nations seek equal funding
By Gaven Crites If funding is any indication, the federal government is asking First Nations educators to do more with less. A report commissioned by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) released in late March indicates federally funded, on-reserve schools receive 40 to 50 per cent less money than provincial schools. The report’s authors … Read more
CHS wins home tourney
By Gaven Crites It was the Spartans shining brightest at the Northern Lights Classic basketball tournament last weekend. The Carpenter High School senior girls team won the championship game on their home floor Saturday night (March 2), defeating Warman High School 52-38. To get there, Meadow Lake defeated North Battleford’s John Paul II and Prince … Read more
Wild times: students receive outdoor education
By Gaven Crites With its expansive landscapes and dense forests, the great outdoors of northwestern Saskatchewan can be a natural playground – or a potential pitfall. Especially during the cold winter season when temperatures dip to dangerous lows and snow mounts to dangerous highs. The difference, experts say, is being prepared for the elements. Students … Read more
Student classroom time set to increase
by Gaven Crites Students in the Northwest School Division will be spending more time in the classroom come September. Recent regulatory changes adopted by the Government of Saskatchewan, which take effect this fall, will see students from across the province spending at least 950 hours of class time, up from 920 hours recorded this year … Read more
Carpenter High wrestling season underway
by Phil Ambroziak Carpenter High School wrestlers are determined to pin down a provincial championship this year, but it won’t come without a challenge. The high school wrestling season is officially underway, but according to coach Jason Guenther, a stronger focus this year will likely be placed on individual success rather than a team championship. … Read more
CHS Spartans lose close one to Warman
by Terry Villeneuve “That was a heartbreaker.” Those were the words from Carpenter High School’s football coach Craig Paylor following his team’s 23-22 loss to Warman in front of the hometown crowd Sept. 28 at Lions Field. “It was a great game for the fans, as it was quite a see-saw battle throughout the entire … Read more
