September, 2023
Sask. teachers prepare to navigate new name, pronoun policy as school year begins
Consequences for those who don’t follow policy still unclear Before a typical school year, Regina elementary school teacher Steve Boutilier’s mind is filled with lesson plans and hopes for his new class. But this September, that’s overshadowed with uncertainty about how best to support his transgender and non-binary students. Two weeks ago, then-education minister Dustin Duncan announced several new policies in schools throughout Saskatchewan. That includes students under 16 needing permission from their parent or guardian to change their name or pronouns at school. Consent is not required for students 16 or older.Read more
‘Violent conflict’ in Calgary involving 150 people may be linked to clashes within Eritrean community: police
11 people taken to hospital, EMS said Calgary police say they’re investigating a “violent conflict” between two groups involving around 150 people Saturday night that may be linked to clashes within the Eritrean community. Police responded to an incident in northeast Falconridge at around 5 p.m. Saturday after reports of two groups with opposing views engaged in violence. They said they believe up to 150 people were involved, and many were brandishing weapons. Supt. Cliff O’Brien said police were prepared with additional resources in the event of clashes like those seen elsewhere in the country.Read more
Hay River, Fort Smith still safe after ‘extremely challenging’ day: fire officials
Gusting winds brought fire within half a kilometre of downtown on Saturday The out-of-control wildfire threatening Hay River, N.W.T., is encroaching even further on the community after what fire officials are calling an “extremely challenging” day of firefighting Saturday. But crews successfully kept the fire back from structures for a second day as high winds continued. The wildfire is now half a kilometre west of Hay River’s industrial area, and half a kilometre from West Point First Nation along the West Channel. It is still one kilometre west of the airport.Read more