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Ghost Town, Saskatchewan Part 11: Photo Essay

Ghost Town, Saskatchewan Part 11: Photo Essay

Staff May 8, 2013 7

Ardath, SK in decline after a series of tragic circumstances All that’s left is the church, a ruined brick bank vault and a few scattered houses. Ardath, Saskatchewan is a town located in central

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Cobra & Vulture release new album: Interview

Cobra & Vulture release new album: Interview

Chris Morin January 22, 2013 2

Montreal indie group still strong despite their long distance relationship Long distance relationships are ridiculously hard – call it emotional masochism – but Montreal’s Cobra & Vulture have managed to find strength in separation.

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Ominocity’s Guide to Summer Drinking: Part 1

Ominocity’s Guide to Summer Drinking: Part 1

Chris Morin July 12, 2012 3

The mason jar provides a sly, but good, solution for casual outdoor drinking Summer can be a confusing time for those of us who enjoy our boozy drinks. On one hand, it’s nice out

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Prairie Reviews: Skid Tobogganing

Prairie Reviews: Skid Tobogganing

Chris Morin January 25, 2012 4

It’s too cold to not get wasted, says local townies The weather this winter has been one big dysfunctional relationship. The prairies have been non-committal, dramatic, bitchy, extreme and alternating between boring tepid to

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Pissing on the prairies: a show review

Pissing on the prairies: a show review

Chris Morin October 17, 2011 3

It is entirely difficult to describe life in the prairies to an outsider. I still like to try, but all too often I am confronted with quizzical expressions that segue to a total sense

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