Tag Archives: Arts

First ever Sask. Music Award for northern artist Nige B
Nigel Bell, known professionally as Nige B, has received his first ever Saskatchewan Music Award. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band member was announced as Instrumental Artist of the Year at the Saskatchew...
Dec 12, 2022

Northwest musicians win big at Sask. Music Awards
It was a night to celebrate the best in Saskatchewan Music and some artists from the northwest were named the best of the best.The biggest prize of the awards, Album of The Year, went to Cut Knife mus...
Dec 12, 2022

Bob McGrath, original 'Sesame Street' and Telemiracle cast member, dead at 90
Bob McGrath, an original cast member of "Sesame Street" and a beloved host of Saskatchewan's Telemiracle has died.According to statements shared on social media by his family and Sesame Workshop, he "...
Dec 04, 2022

"Art Symphony Show and Sale" continues today at Comfort Inn
People looking to purchase a unique gift for someone special on their Christmas shopping list will want to visit the "Art Symphony Show and Sale" that continues today in North Battleford. The event ha...
Dec 04, 2022

New book recounts memories of La Ronge home haunted by a poltergeist
A former resident of La Ronge has published a book recounting her experiences of living in a home in the community haunted by a poltergeist.Published in October, the book is called Knock, Knock: The t...
Nov 30, 2022

Born from vinyl: Sask. artist’s reborn dolls offer surprising benefits
A unique vendor was turning heads at a craft show north of Prince Albert this past weekend.Lorna Robert was selling baby dolls that look so realistic, you're compelled to pick them up just to prove to...
Nov 21, 2022

Discovery Co-op to host 'Holiday Magic' fundraiser for CMHA
People will be able to support a good cause and get an early start on their Christmas shopping at the same time with this event. Discovery Co-op Ltd. has announced it will hold its "Holiday Magic" sho...
Nov 17, 2022

BUH Foundation announces plans for 2022 Festival of Trees
The theme for the 28th annual Festival of Trees will be "A Royal Christmas". The festival will run from Friday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Dec. 2 at the Western Development Museum. Proceeds from this year's f...
Nov 07, 2022

Dekker Centre, NB Golf & Country Club, and Battlefords Transit present 2023 asks
Three delegations presented their 2023 budgetary asks at North Battleford council's meeting this week - The Dekker Centre, The North Battleford Golf and Country Club, and Battlefords Transit.The Dekke...
Oct 26, 2022

Book on Delmas residential school fire to be released next month
A new book, called "Ashes and Embers: Stories of the Delmas Indian Residential School" is set to be launched at a special reception in North Battleford.Written by Poundmaker Cree Nation author and edu...
Oct 24, 2022