Tag Archives: Arts
Paddockwood man finalist for provincial book awards
John Brady McDonald says he is a man of words but admits to being speechless after learning his first book made the shortlist for not one, but two Saskatchewan book awards.Kitotam, which translates in...
Apr 23, 2022
Mary Simon reflects on loss of Indigenous languages at event launching UN decade
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she wants to see the language of Inuktitut not just survive, but grow. The Inuk leader, who became the first Indigenous person in Canada appointed to the role last y...
Apr 22, 2022
Barbie doll in likeness of Queen released to celebrate the monarch's Platinum Jubilee
A Barbie doll has been released in the likeness of Queen Elizabeth to commemorate her Platinum Jubilee. The Queen celebrated her 96th birthday Thursday and is marking 70 years of service as Britain's ...
Apr 21, 2022
Battlefords area artists inspired by rural living
A group of local artists turn their gaze to life on the farm, nature and the never-ending skies of the Prairies when they take up their brush. Jean M. Dunn and Lorraine Voegeli from North Battleford, ...
Apr 20, 2022
Night Raiders receives five accolades at Canadian Screen Awards
The 10th annual Canadian Screen Awards recognized Danis Goulet's Night Raiders in five categories.Night Raiders, which was released to public audiences last fall, received awards for best original scr...
Apr 20, 2022
Lehner releases third single
Editor's note: Story was updated on April 27th to include Lehner's video.A woman who once dominated the running track in Prince Albert is continuing to pick up speed in her singing career. Katelyn Leh...
Apr 18, 2022
Events broadcast on Trudeau's Facebook page must be bilingual: language commissioner
MONTREAL - Events broadcast live on the prime minister's Facebook page must be accessible in French and English, according to the commissioner of official languages, who said the Privy Council Office ...
Apr 18, 2022
Return of High School Juried Art show provides new flavor for Mann Art Gallery
Each year, for the past ten years, the Mann Art Gallery has presented a variety of art by local high school-aged students.This year marks the 11th annual High School Juried Art Show and is among three...
Apr 15, 2022
Going once, going twice: Calgary Stampede canvas auction returns after pandemic delay
CALGARY - The return of the Calgary Stampede's canvas auction Tuesday night mirrored much of the economic uncertainty coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is typically considered a bellwethe...
Apr 12, 2022
La Ronge artist secures $36,000 grant to pursue upcoming painting series
A $36,000 grant from the Canada Council for the Arts will enable La Ronge artist Donna Langhorne to create a painting series that she says will be something nobody has ever seen before. "It's like a d...
Apr 12, 2022