Access Communications to Provide $20,000 in Scholarships to High School Graduates Regina, SK
High school graduates across Saskatchewan can apply now to win a share of $20,000 in scholarships through the Access Communications Scholarship Program. The Access Communications Scholarship Program recognizes graduating students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement and community involvement. This year, 20 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to high school graduates in communities served by Access Communications Co-operative.
Saskatchewan WCB selects new chief financial officer
Regina, SK, Feb. 20, 2020 – The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is announcing today that Crystal Nett will join the organization in the role of chief financial officer (CFO) and vice-president of corporate services. Nett will join the WCB on Feb. 24, 2020, taking over from Ann Schultz, who is retiring after eight years of dedicated service to the organization. Schultz will stay on briefly in a consultative role during the transition period.
Gareth W. Jones Appointed President of Canada Safety Council
The CSC Board of Directors announced the appointment of Gareth W. Jones to the position of President and CEO. He worked previously with Nike Canada, M&M Mars logistics, Neopost Canada and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Over the past six years, Gareth has been a contributor to the success of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in his roles as the Chief Operating Officer and Acting President and CEO.
Prairie Valley School Division Prepares for Teacher Job Action
Teachers across the province have voted in favour of taking job action if negotiations with the government fall through, announced the Saskatchewan Teacher Federation. Teacher sanctions could take various forms including withdrawal of extra-curricular services, withdrawal of noon-hour and playground supervision, half day/full day strikes, rotating strikes or a general strike. Notice of sanctions impacting students will be shared with families through School Messenger, Prairie Valley’s Facebook and Twitter pages and on the division website at PVSD.ca.
Canada west announces conference award winners
Former Vancouver Giants captain Jared Dmytriw stepped into a major role for the Saskatchewan Huskies and made the most of the opportunity. The Craven, Sask. native is the CW Rookie of the Year (U of A Hockey Alumni Trophy winner) after suiting up for all 28 regular season contests, registering a conference-best 28 points amongst rookies. Dmytriw finished with 10 goals and 18 assists to lead Saskatchewan in scoring and post the highest rookie point total by a Huskie since 2015-16 when Saskatchewan featured the conference’s top three rookie scorers: Kohl Bauml - 33, Levi Cable - 28, Andrew Johnson - 26.
Action needed as anniversary of China canola trade dispute approaches
the first anniversary of China’s decision to block imports of Canadian canola approaches, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is calling on the federal government to resolve the dispute and to support industry diversification efforts.
This includes a continued focus on having open market access to China reinstated, diversifying abroad by improving access to Asian markets and diversifying here at home by increasing the use of biofuels to grow Canada’s economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Canola seed exports to China were down approximately 70 per cent in 2019 due to trade disruptions, resulting in an estimated $1 billion in lost revenue from canola. Prior to last year’s market access challenges, China accounted for approximately 40 per cent of all Canadian canola seed, oil and meal exports.
Whitefish to be the New Democrat Candidate in Saskatchewan Rivers for 2020
Lyle Whitefish was nominated as the Saskatchewan New Democrat candidate for Saskatchewan Rivers. Whitefish was nominated by NDP members at the Spruce Home Activity Centre, defeating Chander Thaman in a strongly contested nomination.
