Back to School

It’s here! September has arrived with everyone asking themselves “where did the summer go?” Depending on who you ask, some will say this is the best month and some will say it’s a depressing month because the kids are back in school and autumn is knocking on the door. Personally, I think September is a […]

As students across Saskatchewan eagerly return to school this week, SGI, in partnership with the Regina Police Service and the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, is reminding for driversto slow down and stay alert in school zones. JP Cullen, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund,said this in a release. “Heading back to school is an […]

A new school year is upon us and soon school zones will be busy. It is an exciting time for students but unfortunately, congested school zones can be dangerous. According to the latest CAA survey, speeding and distracted driving are the top two hazardous behaviours performed by motorists. The report also points out, students often […]

The University of Regina welcomes nearly 17,000 students for the 2023 fall semester. The total of 16,860 students represents an increase of 5.6 per cent from last year’s fall semester, or an increase of 893 students. Students are registered for 164,799 credit hours this Fall, up 5.4 per cent from Fall 2022. Dr. Jeff Keshen, […]

Two weekends ago, Anne Zarifa and her children sat down to make a list of clothes they’d need for the coming school year after sifting through their closets to get rid of anything too small or worn out. The Montreal mother of three says leaving back-to-school shopping until the last minute can be a costly error for parents — one that’s more important […]

With the new school year beginning Thursday, the Saskatchewan RCMP reminds parents and caregivers to keep safety in mind when posting those back-to-school pictures on social media. A news release from the RCMP says, “Those trendy photos of children holding chalkboard-style back-to-school signs may be perfect for the family photo book, but there are some […]

Kindergarten students in Regina had the opportunity to ride a school bus for the first time thanks to the ‘First Ride’ program. The fifth edition of the event was put on by the Regina Catholic and Public School Division as a chance for kids to ride the bus before the school year starts. “It’s necessary […]

Back-to-school is on the mind of families and kids across the province as we near the start of September. It’s also on the mind of teachers, who are excited to return to the classroom with their students. Samantha Becotte, the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, said this year’s return is not without its worries. […]

In under three weeks, bells will ring in the new school year. While students enjoy their summer, school divisions have been preparing and planning for their return. Shawn Davidson, the president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, said that compared to the last two years, he feels like this year will be smoother. “I can […]

With kids set to return to classroom settings this year, there will be more traffic inside of school zones. SGI is reminding motorists to slow down when passing through school zones. Media Relations Manager of SGI, Tyler McMurchy advises motorists that speeding tickets inside of a school zone is more expensive than a regular ticket.  […]