Local Arts

"Unbelievably, summer is drawing to a close. That’s hard to get one’s head around, we know, but it’s time to start reporting on what we can anticipate from arts and culture in the upcoming fall and winter seasons."

For years, Irvin Head was one of northern Manitoba’s most talented and vibrant artists. The Cranberry Portage-based carver and sculptor died August 15 at age 66, leaving dozens of works and a legacy of art behind.

Call it a comeback, call it what you will - the Blueberry Jam Music Gathering is back. The return of the festival exceeded organizers’ hopes and expectations.

The third and final day of the 2022 Blueberry Jam Music Gathering, held August 7.

The second day of the 2022 Blueberry Jam Music Gathering, held August 6.

The first night of the 2022 Blueberry Jam Music Gathering, held August 5.

The backbone of Blueberry Jam is a long and varied cast of musicians, artists and volunteers, most of whom are either based in Flin Flon or who have local ties.

The next edition of a Flin Flon summer musical tradition takes place next week. Here's what you need to know about this year's Blueberry Jam Music Gathering.

After battling cancer twice and winning, former 'Flonner Sid Overby has taken his creative urge to create sculptures for other people going through hard times.

With this year’s Blueberry Jam Music Gathering now only days away, organizers are still hoping to fill volunteer slots for the event.