Tag Archives: Arts

Big River FN man's moves become viral sensation
A quiet night in with his partner, and a desire to lift a friend's spirits have catapulted a Big River First Nation man to Internet stardom. Leon McGilvery's Facebook Live video Five Quick Steps to Da...
Jun 17, 2020

Local dance studio celebrates graduates with special send-off
North Battleford's Dance Connection is celebrating its 2020 graduating class in unique style this year.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the studio was unable to host its usual send-off for gradua...
Jun 16, 2020

Long-awaited Manitou Reflections project installed
A large piece of art was added to the Saskatchewan's landscape over the weekend at Manitou Beach.The Manitou Reflections project has been in the works by a trio of artists from Manitou for a couple of...
Jun 09, 2020

Bookings at local tattoo shop fill up as service returning in phase three of Saskatchewan Re-Open Plan
Tattoo parlours are one of the services to return this week as part of the next phase of the province's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, and a local parlour owner is navigating the new changes amidst the CO...
Jun 08, 2020

Brock Andrews grateful for nomination and support during pandemic
The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards were handed out over the weekend and while Brock Andrews didn't take home Male Artist of the Year, he was more than happy for the recognition."The nominee's reall...
May 20, 2020

Tune-in virtually for the 31st Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association award show
This year's Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) Awards will be virtual for the first time ever. Tune-in online or on your television to see who takes home the coveted 'Mikee' SCMA Awa...
May 16, 2020

Sask. Country Music Awards show moving to TV and online format, due to COVID-19 precautions
Country music fans will still be able to take in the 2020 Saskatchewan Country Music 31st Annual Awards Show despite the COVID-19 provincial restrictions since the entire event is moving to the virtua...
Apr 06, 2020 The 2020 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Show will now take place on Access TV Channel 7 at the new date, May 16. It will also be available through the online link at scma.sk.ca. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Country Music Association')

Hazee Awards postponed, but not cancelled, among COVID-19 pandemic
The Chapel Gallery announced this week, the postponement of its second annual Hazee Art Awards, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last spring marked the inaugural year of the Hazee Art Awards for Young Ar...
Apr 03, 2020 Pictured here, people admire the artwork shared at the 2019 Hazee Art Awards. The awards will go ahead at a later date this year, once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. (submitted photo/Matt Jacques)

Local dance studio keeping students moving through online content
As the COVID-19 pandemic has dancers twiddling their thumbs instead of tapping their feet, one local studio is doing everything possible to keep them active.North Battleford's Dance Connection is help...
Mar 31, 2020 Dance Connection students are keeping in rhythm through online challenges and tutorials. (Submitted photo/Maegan Toews-O LIV Photography)

Actor, singer, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81
Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as "Lucille," "Lady" and "Islands in the Stream" and embraced his persona as "The...
Mar 21, 2020