Tag Archives: Arts

From metal birds to strawberries, Kyla Art Show wows fans in P.A.
It has been a long time coming, but local artists finally showed off their masterpieces at a local art show and sale.The Kyla Art Show and Sale was held this past weekend at Plaza88 in downtown Prince...
May 02, 2022

Awards night shines spotlight on young artists
Two local high school artists share top honours at this year's Juried Art Show.Tia-Lee McCallum, a Grade 12 student at PACI and Brennan Cantin, a Grade 11 student at cole St. Mary. Attending Thursday ...
Apr 29, 2022

Battlefords Community Players garners seven awards at provincial competition
Bravo, Battlefords Community Players! Battlefords Community Players (BCP) are being touted among the big winners in this year's TheatreFest provincial competition for community theatre.The troupe rece...
Apr 27, 2022

Indigenous artist remembered for trailblazing path in Canadian country music
Artists and fans of country music are mourning the loss of a significant Indigenous voice.Shane Yellowbird, 42, passed away unexpectedly Monday.Singer-songwriter Crystal Shawanda entered the Canadian ...
Apr 27, 2022

New census data offers snapshot of Canada's transgender population for first time
TORONTO - Census data released Wednesday offers an unprecedented snapshot of Canada's transgender population, showing 0.33 per cent of residents identify as a gender that differs from the sex they wer...
Apr 27, 2022

Another new Quebec party launches, courting federalists, anglophones, minorities
MONTREAL - A new provincial political party courting Quebec anglophones, minorities and federalists arrived on the scene Tuesday - the second in less than a week. The Canadian Party of Quebec describe...
Apr 26, 2022

Giant 23,000-kilogram steel ring to be installed in Montreal as public art
MONTREAL - A giant steel ring weighing more than 23,000 kilograms will soon loom over downtown Montreal - all in the name of art. Real estate company Ivanho Cambridge said Tuesday the 30-metre-tall ri...
Apr 26, 2022

Prince Charles and Camilla's Canada tour to visit St. John's, Ottawa and Yellowknife
OTTAWA - Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, will visit St. John's, N.L., Ottawa and the Yellowknife area during a whirlwind three-day tour of Canada in May that will focus on Indigenous reconciliat...
Apr 26, 2022

You'll love it a Munsch! Odyssey Productions brings popular childhood stories to local stage
The stories you likely heard as a child and fell in love with are making through to a small stage.Munsch at Play, the latest show by Odyssey Productions, is a collection of beloved Robert Munsch stori...
Apr 25, 2022

Stoney Nakoda Nation says traditional knowledge key to success for Banff bison
An Indigenous-led report says relying on traditional knowledge could help to ensure the success of bison that have been reintroduced in Banff National Park. In 2017, Parks Canada released 16 bison in ...
Apr 24, 2022