Tag Archives: Arts
From drab to glam; water park building gets makeover
People passing Kinsman Water Park on Tuesday paused to take in a colourful new addition, with some motorists even rolling down their windows to shout their approval. "I'm getting nothing but positive ...
Sep 03, 2019 Jayde Goodon spray paints a mural on the Kinsman waterpark building (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
Canadian Fiddle star coming to Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake music fans can get set for a special night of musical entertainment coming soon to the community. A composer of nearly 700 tunes, renowned fiddler, Calvin Vollrath is coming to Meadow Lake...
Sep 03, 2019 Canadian fiddler, Calvin Vollrath pictured here performing his craft. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Doyle launching year-long music program in Stanley Mission
A year-long Musician in Residency Program organized by Eliza Doyle will begin next month in Stanley Mission."There will basically be someone like me up there for a full 12 months," she said. "I have t...
Aug 30, 2019 Eliza Doyle has organized a 12-month music program starting next week in Stanley Mission. (submitted photo/Eliza Doyle)
The North Battleford City Kinsmen Band to celebrate 70th anniversary
The North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band will be celebrating 70 years of sharing their music with the Battlefords. They will be holding a concert titled You Can't Stop the Beat on October 20 at 2...
Aug 30, 2019 NBCK Band will play concert to celebrate 70th anniversary (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sask. fiddler wins over crowd at national competition
A man with ties to Prince Albert, Meadow Lake, and Buffalo Narrows, is receiving national recognition for his fiddling skills.Tristen Durocher, 23, finished ninth at the Canadian Grand Masters (CGM), ...
Aug 28, 2019 Tristen Durocher. (submitted photo/ Tristen Durocher)
Onion Lake teepee aims to connect education with tradition
The Onion Lake Cree Nation has announced it is planning a grand opening for its new teepee monument that is part of The Virtues and Community Belonging Project.Organizers helped develop the 31.5 ft. m...
Aug 27, 2019 The new Onion Lake Teepee Monument will have a grand opening celebration Sept. 3. (Submitted photo/Laili Yazdani)
Couples pack floor for Polka Fest
The Prince Albert Polka Fest continued Saturday at exhibition grounds.The dance floor was packed this afternoon with couples moving with grace and tempo to the music. A rendition of Cotton Eye Joe end...
Aug 24, 2019 There was no shortage of couples on the floor Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Totem pole heading for artist's family home
Darlene Stonechild is preparing to bring a piece of her family's history - and an iconic Prince Albert landmark - home with her to Okanese First Nation.Her brother, Dale Stonechild, a prolific artist ...
Aug 24, 2019 The totem pole on Prince Albert's riverbank has stood for almost 45 years but needs to be removed for safety reasons.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Busy summer wraps up for Melfort Museum ahead of busy fall season
The Melfort and District Museum has put a cap on their summer events and have a busy fall season in store.Wednesday night barbecues were a great success with an average of 100 people in attendance eac...
Aug 23, 2019 The Melfort Museum hosted Wednesday night barbecues throughout July and August. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Gospel Jamboree brings uplifting music to the tri-communities
Christian music was the focus of a new First Annual Gospel Jamboree hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) on the weekend.The jamboree was organized by LLRIB Coun. Ann Ratt with assistance by ...
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