Tag Archives: Arts

In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends
OTTAWA - Emergency spending to deal with the COVID-19 crisis must not outlast the pain it's meant to salve, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a newly r...
Jan 15, 2021

Ottawa pledges financial aid to Juno Beach museum battered by COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The federal government is promising to provide financial aid to Canada's only Second World War museum in Europe, which has been battered by COVID-19. Following months of discussions, Veterans...
Jan 14, 2021

Local resident creates unique ice art
A Prince Albert resident has put some unique ice art on display after being inspired by a friend from Regina that did the same.Gwen Jones, who is now retired, said she needed a creative outlet because...
Jan 12, 2021

Planning begins for 2021 Napatak Ramble
Organizers of the Napatak Ramble are hopeful a festival can be held in 2021."I think we all have hopes this world is going to get back to normal soon and, if it does, we definitely want to be prepared...
Jan 11, 2021

New art space opening in Melfort
Creative minds in the area will have a new place to create in Melfort.Shannon Elder with Redle S. Creations is getting ready to open her new art space this weekend at 518B Main Street, behind Koffee G...
Jan 11, 2021

CRTC chairman questions CBC head over transparency amid broadcaster's online push
OTTAWA - Oversight and transparency took centre stage on Day 1 of a nearly three-week review of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.'s broadcasting licences, as the rush to furnish digital content butts up...
Jan 11, 2021

Carlton student unveils vibrant mural after months of dedication
Since the end of October, Carlton Comprehensive student Jordan Twist spent so much time in the South Hill Mall painting a mural that she's lost count of the hours. But Twist got the ultimate award on ...
Jan 10, 2021

FSIN encourages school divisions to adopt ribbon skirt day
The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan is calling on all school boards and divisions across the country to participate in a Ribbon Skirt Day challenge, as a means to help br...
Jan 07, 2021

Not getting nourishment in jail: Canadian fashion mogul seeks bail on U.S. charges
WINNIPEG - An eccentric Canadian fashion mogul who has applied for bail in Winnipeg while facing sex charges in the United States says he's not getting the nourishment he needs while behind bars.Peter...
Jan 06, 2021

P.A. couple entertaining from abroad with unique stick man musical
Two musicians with strong roots to Prince Albert have found a constructive and creative way to spend their time during the COVID-19 pandemic.Jason Moon and Jaime April have created a stick puppet movi...
Jan 05, 2021