Tag Archives: Arts
Film and TV industry receives $7.5M boost from Saskatchewan government
Saskatchewan's government is giving the film industry another boost.The province announced Thursday it will be providing the Creative Saskatchewan Feature Film and Television Production Grant Program ...
Oct 20, 2022
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra coming to North Battleford
This Friday, the Saskatoon Symphony will be playing the Dekker Centre in a unique way. They will be providing the musical score to a classic silent film. The movie, Nosferatu is described by the SSO's...
Oct 20, 2022
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for annual BBEX Awards
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the finalists in the eight categories for the 2022 Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) competition. The winners will be announced at the BBEX G...
Oct 17, 2022
Canadian-made film that bridges cultures opens this weekend in North Battleford, opening soon in Meadow Lake
An independently produced film, starring Corb Lund, explores the relationship between a crusty oil rig worker and a young Mtis boy opens Friday at The Capitol Theatre in North Battleford, and next wee...
Oct 14, 2022
Oktoberfest returning to the Battlefords
Those looking to enjoy an evening out with friends in the Battlefords will want to attend the upcoming Oktoberfest event. The fundraiser is being organized by the non-profits Battlefords Agricultural ...
Oct 11, 2022
Fred Light Museum honoured with new award
The Fred Light Museum in Battleford was recently recognized in an awards competition from an international organization. The museum that officially opened in 1980 was honoured with the award for the H...
Oct 04, 2022
Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life
Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...
Sep 30, 2022
Storywalk event a step forward in early years literacy
Young families in the Battlefords had an opportunity to help their kids improve their literacy skills Friday during Storywalk. About 170 people attended the event at the Kinsmen Park in North Battlefo...
Sep 26, 2022
Lakeland Library Region planning celebration for 50th anniversary
Lakeland Library Region is getting ready for a big celebration Saturday to recognize its 50th anniversary. All the fun will take place at the North Battleford Library branch. Lakeland Library Region p...
Sep 23, 2022
Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce
The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...
Sep 20, 2022