Events

'A way of hope and resilience': Annie Peyachew statue unveiled in Central Park

At the entrance to a grassy grove in Central Park, a little girl stood on a boulder wrapped in a star blanket. As the mid-morning sunlight gently dappled the leaves of the overhanging trees in gold, t...

Sep 30, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war dividing local cultural connections

A well-known Ukrainian dance troupe was noticeably absent from this year's Tapestrama event in Prince Albert.The Barveenok Ukrainian Dancers withdrew from the multicultural festival due to the inclusi...

Sep 29, 2024

'It's a great day': Witchekan First Nation recognizes Orange Shirt Day

Just days away from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a sea of orange flooded the streets in Spiritwood on Friday.Dozens of students and staff from Kisikohk First Nation School at Witchek...

Sep 27, 2024

Rebecca Strong, awareness walk to highlight National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in La Ronge

An awareness walk and musical event featuring Rebecca Strong will be held Monday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day will begin with an awareness walk starting at 11 a....

Sep 27, 2024

Raising funds: NESPCA hosting anniversary celebration next month

The North East SPCA (NESPCA) is hosting a celebration next month to mark a milestone. The five-year anniversary celebration will take place Oct. 26 at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Doors open at 5:30, with...

Sep 25, 2024

Saulteaux Powwow celebrates heritage and healing through dance

Generations of Indigenous community members gathered at the 2024 Saulteaux Powwow on Saturday to celebrate their heritage and to find healing through dancing to the beat of the traditional Thunder Dru...

Sep 23, 2024

‘He’s smiling down at us’: Wes Petterson Memorial Park opens in Weldon with special ceremony

The Family members, friends, and supporters gathered in the small village of Weldon Saturday to witness the opening of Wes Petterson Memorial Park. Hundreds of people packed near the park's entrance i...

Sep 22, 2024

2024 Melfort Multi-k in the 'sweet spot'

The 13th annual Melfort Multi-k was held earlier on Saturday and roughly 500 people came out to run through the streets of the northeast community.Held in September every year, the Multi-k sets up fiv...

Sep 15, 2024

Oilers Broadcasters help fundraise for Nipawin Hawks

The Nipawin Hawks had help from some Edmonton Oilers connections this past weekend, as they organized a bit of a fundraiser to kick off their season.With their fall camp in full swing, beginning Frida...

Sep 09, 2024

Cree language program founded in Sturgeon Lake receives national literacy award

A Cree language and education program that was founded in Sturgeon Lake two decades ago has received a national award that recognizes outstanding achievements, innovative practices, and excellence in ...

Sep 06, 2024