Tag Archives: Arts

Melfort hosting Culturama event on Saturday
A chance to experience the wide variety of cultures in northeast Saskatchewan. Culturama is being held at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort on Saturday. Melfort Museum Curator Brenda Mellon told nort...
Oct 03, 2025

Making Memories: Mural by renowned artist Jerry Whitehead unveiled in Melfort
The City of Melfort got a lot brighter after the unveiling of the Making Memories mural on the south side of the Melfort Fire Hall. The work by celebrated artist Jerry Whitehead was displayed for the ...
Sep 26, 2025

Rock the Ville buys new playhouse for Albertville children
As a result of another successful Rock the Ville event, a new door has opened for children in the Albertville area.The bright blue playhouse structure was unveiled on Sunday and the $7,000 price tag c...
Sep 24, 2025

Menopause 2 actors bring big laughs and catchy songs
A story about four women going through menopause has as much to offer men as it does its female audience.That's according to Deb Radloff, who plays "Earth Mother" in the production of 'Menopause 2' co...
Sep 21, 2025

Art exhibit touring Sask. demonstrates beauty of muskegs
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 17, 2025

Council approves lease of Historic Post Office main floor for arts and culture hub
The Historic Post Office in Melfort will soon have a new tenant. At Monday's meeting, Council approved the lease of the main floor of the building to the Melfort Arts Council, Melfort Youth Evolution,...
Sep 09, 2025

City gets update on public art project from well-known Sask. artist
A piece of fine art will grace Scarrow Plaza in downtown Prince Albert by spring, city council heard on Tuesday. Dr. Mary Longman is an associate professor in art and art history at the University of ...
Sep 03, 2025

Activity Expo in Melfort on Wednesday replacing City Wide Registration
The City of Melfort is hosting an event to help residents learn more about the activities and groups available to them. Formerly known as City Wide Registration Night, this year the event is called th...
Sep 02, 2025

In St. Walburg, a lifetime of hidden art finds a home in a century-old church
Susan Velder's art is scattered across Canada.She sculpted Queen Elizabeth II on her beloved horse, Burmese, a bronze that stands outside the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina. Inside, her bust of To...
Aug 25, 2025

Local children write book with help from award-winning author
It was quite the week for a group of children who put together a children's book with the assistance of author and illustrator Miriam Krner. The week-long summer program is being held at the Alex Robe...
Aug 21, 2025