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‘It was always about the people’: After more than 20 years, 25th Street Theatre returns to the stage
“This whole idea of producing untried Saskatchewan plays, new Saskatchewan work, is fraught with difficulty.” → Read More
Ric Pollock turns scrap into sculpture in small-town Saskatchewan
"I love it out here," Pollock said. "My only regret is I didn't do it 20 years earlier." → Read More
Barriers and benefits: Indigenous artists in rural Saskatchewan
From access to materials to what defines art and an artist, Indigenous artists living in rural Saskatchewan face varied challenges. → Read More
'It has so much beauty already in it': Orthodox congregation buys Third Avenue United Church
The St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church completed its purchase of the historic downtown church in early July. → Read More
Get a taste of rural prairie art with the River and Rail ArtVenture
"The beauty of it is, you can pop in at any point," painter Janet Akre said. "We're saying 'take a look, there's lots around here.'" → Read More
SSO, Saskatoon Opera push boundaries with Mozart Reimagined
The show, directed by Danika Lorén, is a one-time-only theatrical presentation featuring Saskatchewan singers, dancers, and composers. → Read More
Award-winning writer Di Brandt chosen as SPL writer in residence
Brandt, a Winnipeg-based author, will begin her role as the new writer in residence on Sept. 1, finishing at the end of May in 2022. → Read More
Bridges: Humboldt volunteer and historian Al Hingley never wants to stop
"You're always doing it with people and for people, and it brings you into experiences you wouldn't otherwise have," Hingley, 85, said. → Read More
Sask. Muslim community in 'undeniable shock and horror' after Ontario attack
"What is happening in our Canadian society that motivates, that encourages, that corrupts some people to engage in such heinous acts?" → Read More
'Stars have aligned' for pandemic Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan show
The theatre company announced last week that a special five-performer adaptation of the murderous classic Macbeth would open this July. → Read More
Youth artist program holds downtown Saskatoon exhibition
The Future Artistic Minds at Bridges Art Movement exhibition runs from May 24 to 29 in the Bridges Art Movement gallery. → Read More
GTNT, Prairie Harm Reduction collaborate for play about remarkable support worker
Spirit World, by Wanita Singing Bird, is about the life of Adele Cook, who overcame addiction and violence to become a community leader. → Read More
Youth respond to Remai exhibition through Chokecherry Studios project
Ten young artists with Chokecherry Studios were given the chance to "respond" to a recent Remai Modern exhibition. → Read More
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan plans debut in new venue with five-performer show
SOTS artistic producer Will Brooks will direct the five-person adaptation of Macbeth as the company returns to live theatre. → Read More
Sask. conductor takes the reins to round out SSO season
Conductor Maria Fuller, who grew up on a farm near the village of Earl Grey, is set to lead the SSO in its Trip to the Country concert. → Read More
Two arrested after K9, air support units track suspects fleeing traffic stop
Two people with previous outstanding warrants were arrested by Saskatoon police Wednesday. → Read More
Police seize drugs, weapons, cash following investigation into dial-a-dope operation
Three Saskatoon residents were arrested following the police investigation. → Read More
SSO artistic director reflects on COVID season before Bach concert
The SSO's Bach in Brandenburg concert will take place on Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m., and be available via live stream for viewers. → Read More
Creative Isolation: Shawn Toovey's medical art resonates in pandemic
Toovey, a Saskatoon nurse, is creating artwork out of "upcycled" pieces of medical plastic, like syringe caps and medicine container lids. → Read More
A 'simpler Ramadan': Community prepares for second year with holy month affected by COVID-19
As restrictions on religious gatherings have loosened in most of the province, many are preparing for a quiter, socially-distanced Ramadan. → Read More