Tag Archives: Arts
Graffiti artist completes world's tallest mural in downtown Calgary
CALGARY - It looms on the edge of downtown a stone's throw from the Calgary Tower, a splash of colour amid aging buildings, railway tracks, parkades and a steady stream of traffic. It's billed as the ...
Jul 04, 2022
Meota concert fundraiser to benefit BUH Foundation capital campaign
Those who enjoy an evening of music while supporting a good cause will want to take in this upcoming show in Meota. After a two-year hiatus, Meota Music Productions will be back with its fifth annual ...
Jun 30, 2022
Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's lack of French
MONTREAL - A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon's appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn't fluent in French. The group, led by historian Frdri...
Jun 30, 2022
'Forward together:' Manitoba Métis graphic designer creates logo for papal visit
WINNIPEG - Shaun Vincent points to his computer monitor at soaring eagles, salmon and a caribou herd that appear as if they are moving together in a brilliant blue circle. The Winnipeg-based Mtis grap...
Jun 30, 2022
Humboldt Urban Garden Sanctuary officially celebrates grand opening
After four years in the making, the Humboldt Urban Garden Sanctuary (HUGS) has finally opened.HUGS was originally proposed back in 2018, but due to COVID, operations were shut down and the project was...
Jun 29, 2022
Métis photographer and activist James Brady highlighted at Battlefords show
The work of prolific photographer and renowned Mtis leader and advocate James Brady is on display in the Battlefords.In "Enclosing Some Snapshots: The Photography of James Brady, The Saskatchewan Phot...
Jun 29, 2022
Sandra Oh, Donovan Bailey among dozens appointed to Order of Canada
Film and TV actress Sandra Oh and track champion Donovan Bailey are among dozens of performers, athletes, advocates and experts newly named to Canada's highest civilian honour. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon an...
Jun 29, 2022
Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges
MONTREAL - Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out o...
Jun 29, 2022
First-ever Artisan Market coming to Melfort Exhibition
The Melfort Arts Council will be hosting its first-ever 'Artisan Market', this year at the Melfort Exhibition.This will also be the first time in the last two years that the Melfort Exhibition is able...
Jun 28, 2022
La Ronge wraps up Pride Month with parade and festival
There was no lack of support in the tri-communities for Pride in the Park and other associated events in June."The weekend was fantastic," said La Ronge Mayor and Lac La Ronge Regional Pride Committee...
Jun 27, 2022