Tag Archives: Arts
Twinkle Tour contest gets ready to take off for 2023
It's time to let your light shine, North Battleford! City residents are getting ready to decorate their homes to compete in North Battleford's 2023 Twinkle Tour contest.CJNB and the City of North Batt...
Nov 29, 2023
Lights of Joy celebration, dance see positive numbers
The Battleford Community Spirit Group are reporting good numbers for their Lights of Joy celebration this year.The group was involved in the annual lighting the trees at the Gazebo Park on main street...
Nov 25, 2023
Battlefords' Barbershop Chorus preparing for upcoming performance
In the sanctuary of Battleford United Church, a group of 16 voices rise in harmony.As the singers work their way through the phrases of Maroon 5's "Memories," each is lost in their own as the lyrics f...
Nov 24, 2023
'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recen...
Nov 23, 2023
Tom Cochrane concert cancelled amidst ongoing strike
Tom Cochrane has cancelled his upcoming show in Prince Albert.The musician announced Wednesday he didn't want to perform at the EA Rawlinson Centre while CUPE 882 members were still on strike.We apolo...
Nov 22, 2023
Lucky winner picks up trip-for-two to Jamaica in The Great Escape giveaway
She's the winner! Shelly Leite, who lives south of Battleford, was the big winner in this year's The Great Escape! giveaway contest, announced at Q98's special celebration party held at the Tropical I...
Nov 18, 2023
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan names nominees for provincial awards
Individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to multiculturalism in Saskatchewan, will be recognized later this month during the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) ...
Nov 15, 2023
Cree actor hopes to inspire Indigenous people to pursue career in film and media
A new podcast that will launch later this month from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation actor Joel Montgrand is meant to serve as an inspiration for Indigenous Peoples to pursue a career in film and media. ...
Nov 15, 2023
'Music is powerful': First-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards wraps up a success
After years of dreaming, wishing, planning and preparing, Indigenous musicians in Saskatchewan finally had their moment in the spotlight.The first-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards took the st...
Nov 13, 2023
Battlefords Community Players to stage Christmas classic Nov. 30
The immortal words "every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings" will be heard in the Battlefords this holiday season. The Battlefords Community Players will stage a story generationally beloved ...
Nov 09, 2023