Tag Archives: Arts
Canadian-made film that bridges cultures opens this weekend in North Battleford, opening soon in Meadow Lake
An independently produced film, starring Corb Lund, explores the relationship between a crusty oil rig worker and a young Mtis boy opens Friday at The Capitol Theatre in North Battleford, and next wee...
Oct 14, 2022
New book by late author explores power in story
"This is his last words to us in this world."That's what Joan Johnson said about the release of her late husband Harold Johnson's 12th book The Power of Story: On Truth, the Trickster, and New Fiction...
Oct 11, 2022
Oktoberfest returning to the Battlefords
Those looking to enjoy an evening out with friends in the Battlefords will want to attend the upcoming Oktoberfest event. The fundraiser is being organized by the non-profits Battlefords Agricultural ...
Oct 11, 2022
Prince Albert women shortlisted for Provincial Arts awards
Two women, who are well-known within Prince Albert's arts community, have received provincial recognition.Leah Dorion and Roxanne Dicke have been selected as short-listed nominees for the 2022 Saskatc...
Oct 08, 2022
Fred Light Museum honoured with new award
The Fred Light Museum in Battleford was recently recognized in an awards competition from an international organization. The museum that officially opened in 1980 was honoured with the award for the H...
Oct 04, 2022
Changing census question raises concerns about language data: expert
OTTAWA - A Canadian polling expert is raising concerns about the results of the Statistics Canada language census after the order of two questions was swapped on the national questionnaire last year. ...
Oct 03, 2022
Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to its historic site after over 150 years
EDMONTON - After years of negotiations, the Alberta government signed an agreement Friday with a First Nations group committing to return an ancient meteorite to its historic location after being disp...
Sep 30, 2022
Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life
Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...
Sep 30, 2022
National library association calls for release of remaining residential school records
OTTAWA - The Canadian Federation of Library Associations is calling on federal cabinet ministers to support a full public release of remaining residential school records held by the Catholic Church an...
Sep 29, 2022
Prince Albert man aims to be last person standing in creepy contest
Prince Albert's Trevor Phillip believes if he were to be in a horror movie, he would have the smarts and genre know-how to survive the killer and win the prize.The 51-year-old, self-proclaimed introve...
Sep 27, 2022