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CRAVEN – It was on a warm evening July 12 that Tenille Arts performed in front of several thousand Country Thunder Music Festival-goers. The latter took advantage of this visibility to sing extracts from her fourth and new album To Be Honest. To the delight of festival-goers, the artist from Weyburn performed her big hit […]

Joe Bonsall, Grammy award winner and celebrated tenor of the country and gospel group the Oak Ridge Boys, died Tuesday. He was 76. Bonsall died from complications of the neuromuscular disorder Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, according to a statement from representatives of his family. “Joe loved to sing. He loved to read. He loved to write,” the statement read. […]

Colourful floats, music, marching and more. Its all part of the Regina Pride Parade Saturday afternoon. The parade begins on North Broad, near 12th avenue, which is the staging area. After that, the parade will wind its way down Broad to College, along College to Albert, and down Albert Street to the provincial legislature. Police […]

Victor Sawa a giant of the province’s music scene, and the former conductor of Regina’s Symphony Orchestra has died. A release issued by the symphony was shared via facebook. Sawa- a renowned conductor and beloved figure in the Regina arts community, peacefully passed away at his residence on Wednesday. Maestro Sawa, an integral part of […]

Often we’re asked “what do you guys do when the songs are on?” Sometimes we’re preparing for our next break, sometimes we’re taking phone calls, but mostly we’re playing air instruments! There are times when a song just gets you. Perhaps it’s the 10 cups of coffee, the lack of sleep, the melody of the […]

The Town of Pilot Butte will be buzzing with activity Father’s Day weekend thanks to their annual rodeo and cabaret. A tip of the cap to all the volunteers and organizers who make the Pilot Butte Rodeo and Cabaret a reality every year. It takes a lot of work to host an event like this […]

Dancing has never been a favourite past time of mine. No matter how hard I try, I just don’t have rhythm, nor do I have the ability to sing, which is probably a good thing if I lived in the Russian Republic of Chechnya, located between the Caspian and Black Seas. Chechnya is under the […]

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association has announced nominees for the 2024 SCMA Awards. Leading the nominations this year is Jake Vaadeland with six in total, including Male Artist of the Year and Fan’s Choice. Shantaia is coming off a great 2023 and has five in 2024, including Female Artist and Country Album of the Year. […]

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — “Beer For My Horses” singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died. He was 62. Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website. “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement said. He was diagnosed in […]

Joni Mitchell marked her first-ever performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday following years of health setbacks, while Celine Dion emerged as a surprise presenter in the final minutes of the show, herself making a rare appearance since announcing her own health troubles. The two Canadian music legends were among the brightest moments on a […]