THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By The Sheaf September 7, 2010
This year saw a splash in the Canadian literary scene, as Yann Martel published Beatrice & Virgil, his first book since the Man-Booker prize-winning Life of Pi, which was released in 2002. In doing so, he was given an advance of $1 million: the highest fee ever paid for a Canadian novel.
By Holly Culp August 31, 2010
As a huge fan of the Star Wars films, I’ve never really ventured into what is known as “The Expanded Universe” composed of books, comics and video games that accentuate and expand the Star Wars mythology. I recently took up a friend’s recommendation to look into the world of Star Wars comic books, starting with the Vector series.
By Greg Reese August 31, 2010
With all the loud, idiosyncratic projects Julie Doiron has worked on in the past, it seems oddly natural for her to go back-to-the-basics and turn to her current project, Daniel, Fred & Julie, a stripped-down folksy affair with three-part harmonies sung over traditional ballads.
By Holly Culp August 31, 2010
Ladysmith, B.C., is home to two notable ladies. The first is Pamela Anderson, who needs no introduction. The second is Stef Lang, an honest and humble songwriter whose career is just beginning to get off the ground. With the recent release of her full-length debut, Stef Lang is prepped for a month-long cross-country tour.
By Holly Culp August 23, 2010
Relationships are, and always have been, difficult. Imagine how much more difficult they would be if you had to fight every one of your lover’s exes to the death.
By The Sheaf August 10, 2010
Though Saskatoon’s electronic scene may not boast the incredible following it does in Europe or even in Montreal, dub step, soul, hip-hop duo Greenlaw will look to inject the city with a healthy dose of electronic rejuvenation when they travel to Saskatoon.
By The Sheaf August 10, 2010
Many would not stop to think about how much effort goes into a single production of Cirque de Soleil’s Alegria, but before any production, a huge amount of preparation takes place to make the show possible, and much of it is done by the performers themselves.
By The Sheaf August 3, 2010
Rocky Mountain Rebel Music is a precious jewel amongst Canada’s indie rock scene that I first discovered last summer while living in Victoria, B.C. I didn’t know what to really expect from Rocky Mountain Rebel Music beforehand other than hearing from the friends I came with that the show was to be a groovy mix of indie, ska, funk and a pinch of reggae.