Written by Megan Solberg It’s rehearsal day, and the July 2019 season of SUM Theatre’s Theatre in Park is only a week away. Imagining a more inviting, intriguing sight in a local Saskatoon Park on a Tuesday afternoon would be difficult. The scene includes an eclectic collection of instruments and people, puppets and props. Passersby […]
Written by Megan Solberg Energy levels are intense in the high school gym for a Sunday night. It’s a full house, and the sound of a basketball pounding up and down the court cuts through the cheers, commentary, and motivational instructions from the coaches and players on the sidelines. This is a typical scene for […]
Written by Farha Akhtar On any given day, prior to the pandemic, the doors of the Women of the Dawn Counselling Centre in Regina’s North Central district would be open to the community. Local residents, young and old, regardless of their background, would be welcomed into the facility and provided a meal free of charge. […]
Written by Farha Akhtar Even Shakespeare, the world’s greatest bard lived through a pandemic. The experience of living in quarantine is said to have influenced Shakespeare’s own works and the forced closure of theatres actually transformed the way theatre was delivered. Just as great players of the past have had to adapt to pandemics, this […]
Written by Farha Akhtar Hazem Hussein says it is hard not to feel different as a newcomer to Canada but when he and his family were introduced to the YMCA in Saskatoon, he was struck by its welcoming and supportive atmosphere. “That is what made us want to be a part of the Y family,” […]
Written by Dave Yanko Emily was shocked and dismayed when her group of friends started making fun of her in Grade 7. She was devastated when she found out the mocking had been going on behind her back for quite some time. “They’d been making fun of me since Grade 6, about my appearance, my […]
Anyone visiting the Dafoe home in Saskatoon will receive a warm welcome at the door by the family dog, Scarlet, a tiny, joyful white ball of fluff. At first, she will be excited by the prospect of attention from a new person, and she will happily anticipate a few pats on the head and scratches […]
Written by Megan Solberg Earth Rangers is a Canada-wide, 200,000 members strong kids’ conservation organization. They are committed to instilling environmental knowledge, positivity, and the confidence to take action in children across Canada. In pursuit of this mission, Earth Rangers offers a variety of free and engaging education programs that children can participate in at […]
Written by Megan Solberg Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Live! brings Shakespeare’s plays to the classroom for elementary and high school students across Saskatchewan through live performances and collaborative workshops. In doing so, SOTS facilitates direct interaction between workshop presenters and students, inspiring the next generation of performers and audience members through interactive artistic and learning […]
Written by Megan Solberg Passion. Community. Perseverance. Mentorship. Kayla Brien, a dedicated volunteer for The Princess Shop Mentorship and Female Youth Development Inc., positively lights up when she talks about the work she does with the Saskatoon-based non-profit in pursuit of these values. The organization’s mission strives to build confidence and create access to tools, […]