Tag Archives: Arts
'See what I see': Ratt excited for first exhibit at Mistasinihk Place
It was a proud moment for local artist Molly Ratt to be invited to showcase her work next month at the La Ronge Arts Council's gallery in Mistasinihk Place. "When they asked me to do a full exhibit, t...
Sep 24, 2019 Molly Ratt works from her home along Lac La Ronge in Bells Point. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Canada Post releases Leonard Cohen stamp set to honour legendary singer/poet
Canada Post has honoured the late, legendary singer Leonard Cohen with a set of commemorative stamps that will be released to the public on Saturday, which would have been the icon's 85th birthday.The...
Sep 21, 2019 (Canada Post)
Mural illustrates tri-community's commitment to reconciliation
A mural representing the tri-community's commitment to reconciliation was completed Friday and can be seen at the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. "It was a beautiful day out and we got all the pan...
Sep 13, 2019 The mural is located on the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Doyle launching year-long music program in Stanley Mission
A year-long Musician in Residency Program organized by Eliza Doyle will begin next month in Stanley Mission."There will basically be someone like me up there for a full 12 months," she said. "I have t...
Aug 30, 2019 Eliza Doyle has organized a 12-month music program starting next week in Stanley Mission. (submitted photo/Eliza Doyle)
Gospel Jamboree brings uplifting music to the tri-communities
Christian music was the focus of a new First Annual Gospel Jamboree hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) on the weekend.The jamboree was organized by LLRIB Coun. Ann Ratt with assistance by ...
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Northerner shares gift for music with residents across Saskatchewan
It's been a busy summer for Tristen Durocher as he set out to share his passion for fiddling across Saskatchewan. "The more I play the better I feel," he said. "Music isn't training for me, it's reall...
Jul 24, 2019 Tristen Durocher has travelled to communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. (submitted photo/Kandis Riese)
Organizers for Danceland at Manitou Beach less concerned about water levels ahead of homecoming
Saskatchewan's famous dance hall with a horse hair floor at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming this weekend.Danceland has survived 10 years of high-water levels at Little Manitou Lake and still stan...
Jul 18, 2019 Danceland at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming on Friday and Saturday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Sask. researchers to study health benefits of Métis jigging
The fitness potential of traditional Mtis jigging is the subject of a new research project at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).Heather Foulds, assistant professor in the College of Kinesiology, ...
Jul 15, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Charlie Major to headline Stanley Mission Community Gathering
Juno Award-Winner Charlie Major will perform next week at the Stanley Mission Community Gathering. "Every year we try to invite a top-main entertainer for our country show and this year it happened to...
Jul 12, 2019 Country music artist Charlie Major will be in Stanley Mission on July 16. (submitted photo/MDM Recordings)
Hundreds attend annual Napatak Ramble festival near La Ronge
The seventh-annual Napatak Ramble near La Ronge delivered two days of musical festivities for residents of all ages. "I think we set another bar this year as far as making the event more mature and pr...
Jul 08, 2019 Artistic Director Colin Jolly estimates up to 500 people attended the event. (submitted photo/Katee Pederson)