They are proud to call this town “my town”. Rocanville is located in south-eastern Saskatchewan near the Qu’appelle Valley and Manitoba border. A town rich in history, a booming potash industry and a beautiful 13 building museum which acts as the cultural “hub”. Join Kevin Power has he attends the Rocanville market at the museum […]
In the wake of raging forest fires throughout northern Saskatchewan, thousands of evacuees were brought together in temporary shelters. One such shelter was at Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, near Duck Lake, SK. Kevin Power meets with three guests: an evacuee, a social worker in mental health, and band councillor for Beardy’s. The arena has […]
Season two has launched and it’s great to be back! It promises to be another great season traveling Saskatchewan and sharing your stories. I can’t think of a better way to start this season than with my guest Lynda Haverstock. Lynda shares stories from her younger life, musical life, public life, and yes, personal life. […]
This is a special bonus edition of SaskScapes being posted during a time when the northern communities of Saskatchewan are facing a very difficult situation. Over 100 forest fires continue to burn and have forced thousands of residents out of their homes. The evacuees have moved swiftly to various locations across the province without a […]
It is so exciting to be back as Community Engagement Animateur to continue the SaskScapes podcast series. There are still so many stories to tell. Having someone tell you their story can be a very important moment in their lives and yours. Our stories are the great “unifier”. A common bond of shared experiences. SaskScapes is […]
Now in it’s 11th season, the SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival has welcomed an impressive cast of celebrity kite flyers, an incredible array of kites, family fun, and an evening music festival which celebrates four of the longest days of the year. Swift Current is known for it’s open spaces, the iconic Saskatchewan “big sky” and […]
Now in it’s 19th year, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words has established itself as one of the most loved literary festivals in Canada. The festival is held in Moose Jaw, SK., and in this episode I talk with Donna Lee Howes and Sarah Simison who are responsible for putting this festival together each year. In […]
This is the 44th episode in the premier season of SaskScapes! My guest, Olga Yarikov is originally from the Republic of Uzbekistan and now finds her home in Humboldt, SK. Olga shares memories of her childhood in Uzbekistan, her creative inspirations, and the effects of political unrest on her life’s path. Now that she has […]
SaskScapes continues our celebration of Saskatchewan’s rich cultural diversity. We are fortunate to have folks originally from the Republic of Mauritius now living in our Province, and in this episode I talk with the members of the Sega Band based in Humboldt, SK. Join us as we learn a bit about the Mauritian culture, especially the […]
Photograher Karue Wachira was born in Kenya and now, finds himself on the otherside of the globe in Lloydminster, SK. Though both environments are very different, Karue’s life and artistic philosophies remain the same: Taking photographs that tell stories as only pictures can, Karue moves through life capturing beauty. He cares deeply for the environment […]