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Check All the Boxes: Supporting Students, Teachers and Our Future in the 2024 Elections – highlights what Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation members are looking for from candidates and offers solutions for elected leaders to address these concerns 

There are three areas of concern from the Teacher Federation. They would like to see the restoration and maintain per-student funding, class size and complexity, and the growing concerns of classroom violence. 

Saskatchewan is gearing up to celebrate Coaches Week from September 16 to 22, 2024, in honour of the thousands of dedicated coaches across the province. The week, proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan in partnership with the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan and National Coaches Week, recognizes the vital role coaches play in shaping athletes and communities.

Westberry School in the Sun West School Division has taken a significant step toward fostering cultural understanding and reconciliation by erecting a tipi on its school grounds. With the help of Indigenous Relations Advisor and knowledge keeper Lyndon Linklater, as well as contributions from Sun West staff and parents, the tipi was raised on the school's south playground, creating a special space for learning and community.

Labour talks between Air Canada and its pilots are approaching a midnight deadline, when either side could trigger the start of a shutdown for Canada's largest airline.

After more than 14 months of negotiations, starting Sunday the two sides will be in a position to provide 72-hour notice of a strike or lockout that could disrupt travel for the more than 100,000 passengers who fly the airline daily.

In the days leading up to the deadline, the two sides have said they remain far apart on the central question of pay.

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep inside Russia, regardless of Moscow threatening that this would draw Canada and its allies into direct war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the NATO military alliance would draw itself into war if it allows Ukraine to use donated weapons to make long-range strikes inside Russia.

His comments come five weeks after Ukrainian forces stormed the border and put parts of Russian territory under foreign occupation for the first time since the Second World War.

The writ to officially kick off the 2024 Saskatchewan Election is set to be dropped within the next few days, as the election needs to be held on or before October 28th. Right now, the Saskatchewan Party has candidates in all 61 ridings, with the NDP having nominated candidates in 53 of the ridings. There are 15 Saskatchewan United Party candidates, six Buffalo Party candidates, nine Progressive Conservative Candidates, and 27 Green Party candidates. 

The province will be going to the polls on October 28th, or possibly earlier. We want to know what you think about the pressing issues the province faces, and which party you are leaning towards as we get closer to election time. 

Goose Festival 52-September 19-22, 2024

Thursday, September 19

• Big O's Food Truck-Beside Post Office
• Philippine Food Truck-CO-OP parking lot
• Plinko Board and Prizes-11-4 at TD Bank
• Chili Dog Lunch-11:30-1 CO-OP Community Corner Gazebo $5 benefiting KidSport

Friday, September 20

• Big O's Food Truck- CO-OP parking lot
• Philippine Food Truck- CO-OP parking lot
• Plinko  Board and Prizes

Police in Lloydminster are investigating a triple homicide after discovering three bodies during a wellness check on Wednesday evening.

The grim discovery was made at a home near 50 Street and 47 Avenue just before 6 p.m. The RCMP confirmed during a Thursday afternoon news conference that the individuals responsible for the killings remain at large, but they believe there is no danger to the public.