SASKATOON — One Saskatchewan traditional and folk artist with ties to the Unity area is still beaming after being named one of the SOCAN Young Canadian Songwriter Award winners. On Sept. 22, the SOCAN Foundation announced the five winners of the awards, sponsored by Sirius XM Canada, winning $5,000 each. Although she is based out of Saskatoon, the artist has roots in Unity through her maternal families; the Swords and McMurrays. The young artist has had many opportunities to collaborate with other local artists and musicians from the prairies while also finding inspiration from of her idols. I hope to continue to make a living as an artist, if I can do that, I will be happy.”Other winners of the most recent SOCAN Young Canadian Songwriter Awards include Julie Grace, Simone Hope, Neimo, and Zacary Jamesa.