Tag Archives: Arts
Musical duo celebrate 10 years of sobriety, look to inspire and help others
Two brothers are making 'Braided Waves' by celebrating their 10 years of sobriety together and are looking for a fresh start. The duo, made up of Lawrence and Dwayne Brass based out of Saskatoon, bega...
Feb 20, 2024
Treaty 6 First Nations part of JUNO nominated Indigenous group
From the traditional lands of Treaty 6 territory to the biggest stage in Canadian music, one band still can't believe they're headed to the JUNOS.Last week, the nominations for the 2024 JUNO Awards we...
Feb 14, 2024
Non-profits approach Melfort Council with plan for Historic Post Office
Three local non-profit groups addressed Melfort Council about their proposal for the Historic Post Office.The Melfort Arts Council, Melfort Youth Evolution, and Youth Matter Canada had representatives...
Feb 13, 2024
Musicians wanted for CAMP Teachers in Schools program
The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) is looking for musicians to join its Teachers in Schools program.That's according to executive director LJ Tyson, who explained ideal candidates should asp...
Feb 07, 2024
New TV show a tribute to late Elder Tom Charles
A new TV show in the works for APTN will serve a tribute to the late Tom Charles, a well-respected Elder of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band known for his skills in locating missing persons. Doug Cuthand ...
Jan 31, 2024
Check It Out! What were the most loved library books of 2023?
Popular movies and television shows prompted people to check out their local libraries in 2023.Wapiti Regional Library, which services locations around surrounding, Melfort, Nipawin, Shellbrook, and S...
Jan 12, 2024
‘A therapy outlet’: Justin Rain shares how acting helped him heal and how he’s giving back
From crossing paths with an alien doctor, surviving the un-dead apocalypse, and speaking to kids about overcoming drug addiction, a Canadian actor says there's one thing he will always hold with him: ...
Dec 19, 2023
English River's Tenille Campbell new indigenous Storyteller In-Residence at USask
Tenille Campbell has chosen female empowerment as her overarching theme after being named to the University Library Indigenous Storyteller In-Residence at the University of Saskatchewan. "I'm really e...
Dec 07, 2023
Sask. teen wins film award at L.A. Skins Fest
An up-and-coming filmmaker from Flying Dust First Nation is making a name for herself among the handprints and footprints of Hollywood's elite. 14-year-old Kaillee-May Serna recently returned from the...
Nov 30, 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