Tag Archives: Arts
Liberals table bill to protect French in sweeping update to Official Languages Act
OTTAWA - The Liberal government introduced legislation Tuesday to strengthen the protection of French in Canada as part of the biggest overhaul to the Official Languages Act in more than three decades...
Jun 15, 2021
Bloc Québécois doubles down on motion on Quebec nationhood, constitutional change
OTTAWA - The Bloc Qubcois is taking a second stab at getting MPs to recognize Quebec's right to unilaterally change the Constitution in line with proposed reforms to the province's language law. Leade...
Jun 15, 2021
Curbside Concerts bring people out around Prince Albert
With the weather being so nice, the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts is not only taking their concerts outside their building, but around the city as well.The EA Rawlinson Centre is bringing curbside ...
Jun 14, 2021
'No such thing as impossible:' Nunavut MP reflects on time in Parliament
Sitting in her Ottawa apartment on a hot morning, Mumilaaq Qaqqaq thinks about her grandparents, who, like most Nunavut Inuit of their generation, grew up on the land. She thinks about her father, who...
Jun 13, 2021
Back Alley Tour returning this summer in Melfort, artists and volunteers wanted
Melfort's Back Alley Tour that features local artists will return this summer.Northern Lights Gallery owner Sandra Dancey started the event five years ago to allow artists to showcase their work while...
Jun 11, 2021
Rock snake at Melfort hospital includes work of elementary students and community members
A rock snake to pay tribute to healthcare workers at the Melfort Union Hospital is now over 80 rocks in length.Maggie Puttick started the snake with help from students at Reynolds School where she is ...
Jun 09, 2021
Virtual parade plan announced, marshal named for scaled-down Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - There will be a parade to launch the upcoming Calgary Stampede, but it won't include hundreds of thousands of fans lining the city's downtown streets. Stampede officials announced Wednesday ...
Jun 09, 2021
Saskatchewan drag tour supports local organization during Pride month
Saskatchewan entertainment royalty is hitting the road this summer for a tour about love, acceptance and having fun after COVID.The YXE Drag Collective has already had a few stops on their Drag Me Acr...
Jun 08, 2021
New welcome sign installed on north end of Melfort
Melfort Communities in Bloom (CiB) is doing their part to welcome residents and visitors to the city.On Saturday, the newest 'welcome' sign was installed on the north end of Broadway Ave.CiB member Pe...
Jun 07, 2021
Tories foil bid to cut short debate on bill to regulate online streaming services
OTTAWA - An attempt by the Trudeau government to speed up controversial legislation to regulate online streaming services brought the House of Commons to a virtual standstill Friday. The minority Libe...
Jun 04, 2021