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A taste of the Prairies, on the national stage — that’s what Hearth Restaurant wanted to bring to the 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship.

“I really wanted to make something that would represent Saskatchewan, and cook something that was dear to me — something that I’ve enjoyed cooking throughout my career,” said Kevin Monych, the chef de cuisine at Hearth and the restaurant’s representative at the event. “Wanted to showcase Saskatchewan ingredients and elevate them as much as we could.”

Check out more about Hearth's trip to Ottawa for the Canadian Culinary Championship here!

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Cuisine across Canada: Hearth brings Saskatchewan flavour to national culinary championship – PodSask A taste of the Prairies, on the national stage — that's what local restaurant Hearth wanted to bring to the 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship. "I really wanted to make something that would represent Saskatchewan, and cook something that was dear to me — something that I've enjoyed cooking thro...

“In coming to a foreign country with just a suitcase, to survive, there were lots of difficulties,” performer and playwright Maki Yi said. “We all have life struggles. If someone can hear my story and get some courage or find hope, that’s what I’m hoping for.”

Learn more about Burnt Thicket Theatre's upcoming presentation of 'Suitcase Stories' here!

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Canadian newcomer experience on display in ‘Suitcase Stories’ – PodSask Suitcase Stories, the one-woman play written by Yi, is coming to Saskatoon presented by Burnt Thicket Theatre. The show is inspired by Yi’s first decade living in Canada, from arriving in Toronto to eventually moving to Regina and going to school.

"'Building Broadway' reminds us that SSP is not only a producing organization, but a creative home," Saskatoon Summer Players executive director Kenn McLeod said. "One where participation matters, passion is encouraged, and our community continues to grow by making theatre together."

Check out more about SSP's upcoming cabaret at the link below!

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Saskatoon Summer Players set the stage for a variety of songs in mid-season cabaret – PodSask "Building Broadway reminds us that SSP is not only a producing organization, but a creative home," SSP executive director Kenn McLeod said. "One where participation matters, passion is encouraged, and our community continues to grow by making theatre together."

"The Romeo Initiative" is, as playwright Trina Davies describes it, a mix of a romantic comedy and a spy thriller. The play is based on the real-life initiative during the Cold War for East German men to be trained specifically to woo West German women in order to obtain information and spy on the West.

The show runs until Feb. 15 at Persephone Theatre - check out the full preview to learn more!

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Saskatoon playwright makes Persephone Theatre debut with Cold War romance-thriller – PodSask "The Romeo Initiative" focuses on Karin, a West German secretary, and Markus, the “perfect man” spy sent from East Germany — and the uncertainty they feel toward each other.