Tag Archives: Arts
Storywalk event a step forward in early years literacy
Young families in the Battlefords had an opportunity to help their kids improve their literacy skills Friday during Storywalk. About 170 people attended the event at the Kinsmen Park in North Battlefo...
Sep 26, 2022
N.W.T. man among finalists in international astronomy photographer contest
YELLOWKNIFE - A man from Yellowknife is gaining international recognition for a photo capturing a stunning display of dancing green aurora lights over the Cameron River. Frank Bailey was the only Cana...
Sep 24, 2022
Lakeland Library Region planning celebration for 50th anniversary
Lakeland Library Region is getting ready for a big celebration Saturday to recognize its 50th anniversary. All the fun will take place at the North Battleford Library branch. Lakeland Library Region p...
Sep 23, 2022
Northeast to celebrate a variety of cultures this fall
Culture Days are returning to the Northeast, this fall. After a hiatus, caused by the pandemic, Melfort will be hosting a total of four events, from September 24 - October 16.Cultural Co-ordinator for...
Sep 22, 2022
Humboldt Urban Garden Sanctuary receives national award
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has awarded the Humboldt Urban Garden Sanctuary (HUGS) with the Green for Life Community award.Project designer Leslie Cornell received the nationally recogn...
Sep 22, 2022
New downtown mural a meeting of minds
With one artist to oversee them, a group of young artists from Prince Albert created parts of a mural that was then blended, printed, and put on a wall near City Hall. The mural graces the west-facing...
Sep 21, 2022
Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce
The Midwest Food Resources’ (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending. The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, loc...
Sep 20, 2022
Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce
The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...
Sep 20, 2022
'A magical experience': Ottawa bagpipe troupe among last to perform for the Queen
When Dave Inglis took up the bagpipes at age 40, he never imagined he would one day perform for royalty. But last month, Inglis travelled to Scotland with 16 of his bandmates from Ottawa's Sons of Sco...
Sep 13, 2022
NB Downtown BID Fall Festival brings community together
There was lots to see Saturday when the North Battleford Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) Fall Festival livened up the streets of the city. People had a chance to take in the petting zoo, ...
Sep 11, 2022