Tag Archives: Arts

New Chinese Canadian Museum opens its doors in historic Vancouver Chinatown building
VANCOUVER - When the Chinese Exclusion Act came into effect in 1923, it didn't just effectively halt Chinese immigration to Canada - it extinguished the family lines of thousands of labourers already ...
Jun 30, 2023

Melfort Secret Garden holds official unveiling
The Mature Ladies Group (MLG) recently hosted an acknowledgement and celebration get-together to honour the completed work of the Melfort Secret Garden.City officials and workers, those who have made ...
Jun 29, 2023

Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals, in line with dozens of other countries
TORONTO - Canada has banned testing cosmetic products on animals, a largely symbolic move that brings the policy in line with dozens of other countries. The amendments to the Food and Drug Act were in...
Jun 27, 2023

North Battleford resident Gene Aulinger recognized by Saskatchewan Band Association
North Battleford resident Gene Aulinger was awarded the Lifetime Member Award from the Saskatchewan Band Association during North Battleford city council meeting Monday night. Amy Zhao, a board member...
Jun 27, 2023

Beaded medallion given to King Charles III made by La Ronge woman
A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band recently got the surprise of a lifetime.A few months back, Kathleen Lavallee was asked by her cousin Russ Mirasty, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, to ...
Jun 21, 2023

MP files 'official grievance' with Speaker over Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on tour
OTTAWA - The bad blood over superstar Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on her latest tour has reached the House of Commons. Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says he's filing an "official" grievance "on behal...
Jun 21, 2023

Monument to residential school survivors, victims to be built on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - A survivor-led steering committee announced Tuesday that a tribute to survivors and victims of residential schools will be built on the west side of Parliament Hill. Ottawa appointed the comm...
Jun 20, 2023

Battlefords Art Club plan 'Summer Sizzler' show and sale
The Battlefords Art Club is looking forward to holding its 'Summer Sizzler' Show and Sale.The event will take place June 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and June 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chape...
Jun 20, 2023

'To know him was to love him': Prince Albert's Sheldon Bergstrom passes away
Sheldon Bergstrom's big voice has captivated audiences all over Canada and the United States, but he is being remembered most for the size of his heart.The former Prince Albert resident passed away Su...
Jun 19, 2023

Dekker Centre excited to announce new season
The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford is gearing up for a bright new season of diverse talent ahead. Starting the line-up, Back to Black: The Passion of Amy Winehouse runs Sept...
Jun 19, 2023