Tag Archives: Arts

Exhibit in Melfort asks to you to slow down and enjoy the art
Art lovers in the northeast are being encouraged to slow down and enjoy the masterpieces they'll see at a show on Saturday.Slow Art Day makes its way to the Northern Lights Gallery in Melfort Saturday...
Apr 01, 2022

Sask. comedian says Oscar joke, like most comedy, is subjective
Chris Rock's joke at the Oscars about Jada-Pinkett Smith was more subjective than offensive. That's according to Saskatchewan stand-up comic Kelly Taylor who said it was Will Smith's reaction that was...
Mar 28, 2022

Melfort's Clara Preete marks 25 years of knitting mittens for Salvation Army
For 25 years, a senior citizen in Melfort has been knitting mittens for the Salvation Army Christmas hampers.Clara Preete told northeastNOW she has always made socks, toques and mitts for her family."...
Jan 05, 2022

Nipawin showcases indigenous artwork
Nipawin's main road is now decorated with the artwork of a local Indigenous artist. Horton Severight, with the help of Reconciliation Nipawin, unveiled six paintings on Dec. 9 that represent different...
Dec 10, 2021

Listen: Johnny Reid talks Love Someone tour with two shows scheduled for Melfort
In just two months time, Johnny Reid will begin his 2022 Love Someone tour with two dates in Melfort.The national tour for the multi-platinum, JUNO award winning singer-songwriter kicks off on Feb. 10...
Dec 08, 2021

Turtleford honoured with provincial Communities in Bloom award
TURTLEFORD, Sask. - The Town of Turtleford is thrilled to have a new feather in its cap after receiving a Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom ‘Special Recognition’ award this year. The award...
Nov 30, 2021

Melfort Arts Council raising funds to bring back live performances
Bringing live performances back to the area is the focus for the Melfort Arts Council (M.A.C).M.A.C is asking the community to support the performing arts through a 50/50 raffle.Arts Council Chair Joa...
Nov 23, 2021

Craven Country Thunder announces 2022 musical lineup
Craven Country Thunder will be making its long-awaited return after being cancelled the last two years due to COVID-19. Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton and Lee Brice will be headlining, while Chad Brownl...
Nov 23, 2021

Johnny Reid's national tour includes two shows in Melfort
Canadian Music superstar Johnny Reid is bringing his 'Love Someone' tour to Melfort.The 2022 tour will be in the city on May 21 and 22 at the Kerry Vickar Centre (KVC) in the CJVR performing arts thea...
Nov 19, 2021

Saskatoon woman joins world renowned Indigenous dance troupe in New York
Laryn Oakes can fondly recall her days as a young girl, watching her mother dance, dreaming of the day when she herself may get a chance to perform for an audience.That dream is now becoming a reality...
Nov 12, 2021