From growing up with 12 siblings in a small community up in the mountains of Mexico, Roberto Lopez Lopez came to Canada and became a self-taught artist. “When I look at my art, it looks like my ancestors in Mexico, like Mayan and Aztec,” said […]
A weekly competition in Saskatoon is simultaneously encouraging first-time drag performers to thrive in their craft, as well as showcase their skills to judges and audience members alike. “This is the second week of Drag Race YXE,” said judge and drag queen, Frida (Aldeneil Espanola.) […]
The Art Gallery of Regina’s most recent exhibit, curated by guest curator Wayne Baerwaldt, featured work by Richard Boulet, an Indigenous textile artist based in Edmonton. The exhibit, “Art Thou the Accuser of Thy Brethren or Art Thou the Inspiration of Their Heart” includes many media, such as fabric applique, cross-stitch, quilting, machine embroidery and knitting.
When Regina’s massive LED volume wall was moved from its home of three years, it sparked concern that Saskatchewan’s film industry was losing its pride. “I feel bad,” said Clinton Okafor, a Regina-based actor who appeared in one of the productions filmed using the volume […]
Two vendors wonder where their deposit of $1500 to Sask Expo is, accusing unavailable organization owner. “The biggest lesson I learned was to have a contract,” said Lorne Oliver, owner of AP Spray Arts, who had put in a deposit to be a vendor, “I know the money is all gone and […]
“Sick” isn’t just his diagnosis — it’s stencilled on every piece of clothing Cody McKee makes. Diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) five years ago at 17, McKee is the founder of Sick Clothing, a brand that advocates for his illness and others who […]
Criminologist and University of Regina professor Dr. Lorna Ferguson hopes her new book “Missing Persons: Beyond Serial Killers and Unexplained Disappearances” will break untrue stereotypes about missing persons reports. “We forget to include different voices and different representations when we talk about missing persons,” said […]
Annual Pile O’ Bones Tattoo Convention returns to Regina, international artists to congregate March 14-16 may be the best time to get inked in the Queen City, as dozens of ink masters from more than 30 tattoo shops all over Canada will be showcasing their […]
Having A Sense of Home No Matter Where You Are In the hearts of Regina, a group of volunteers called “Afro Tribes” is trying to create a sense of home for black people with the aim of keeping their culture alive. Amarachi and Victor […]
One of Canada’s Most Controversial Trials Returns to the Spotlight The University of Regina is set to host a historical event that will shed light on one of the most significant trials in Canadian history: the trial of Louis Riel. Mark Claxton will portray […]
