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- Battleford Central School (one case) - Macklin School (three cases) We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students and staff. Any individuals who were in close contact have been notified with directions. Following the division’s health and safety protocols, the schools have received a deep cleaning/sanitizing. Due to higher numbers of individuals either self-isolating or self-monitoring at Macklin School due to COVID 19 exposure, the decision has been made with the Regional Medical Health Officer to move Macklin School to level 4 effective April 29. Level 4 restrictions will be in place until Thursday May 13, at which time public health will re-evaluate. Under the Safe Schools Plan, level 4 is a transition to alternative learning opportunities. This means that Macklin School students will be engaging in full-time compulsory off-campus learning. Regular curriculum will continue to be taught during this time
“In each of these cases, the youth had some level of gang involvement or affiliation that contributed to their injury,” said Broda. “It appears this may also have been the case in at least two deaths where charges of murder or manslaughter had been laid.” Broda said her office is working on opportunities to better support young people in disengaging from gangs and reducing their risk of gang-related violence. The report revealed that in 2020 there were 38 deaths of children who were in care, or receiving support from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services or a delegated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency. This is the highest number reported in the 12 years since the ministry has collected data.
Closure of Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta a hasty defunding decision
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By Letter to the Editor on May 1, 2021.
Editor: On April 20, the Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta (PPAA) announced it would be closing its doors due to the termination of financial support by the Government of Alberta. This represents a perplexing and sad turn of events. PPAA’s work to promote the diversification of Alberta’s agri-food economy represents a subject that is commonly recognized by government officials to be of a high level of priority. In its capacity as a member-based industry association, PPAA has been incredibly productive in building a network of members and tirelessly promoting the economic benefits of value-added processing in the agri-food sector, with an emphasis on the growing importance of plant proteins in food. PPAA actively supported its membership base, developed a quality newsletter, and held numerous high-level seminars, webinars, workshops and n
Reconciliation and supporting the priorities of our Indigenous communities are important for the Government of Saskatchewan, Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris said. Through our First Nations and Métis Community Partnership Project Program, we want to continue funding Indigenous-led projects that will lead to healing, reconciliation and long-term partnerships. Last year, the grant program prioritized locally developed projects related to issues raised by the National Inquiry into Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The program provided $400,000 to support such projects in 2020-21. More information on the program can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/first-nations-citizens/saskatchewan-first-nations-metis-and-northern-initiatives/first-nations-and-metis-community-engagement-projects, and also by contacting fnmr@gov.sk.ca or calling 306-798-0183.