Mounties in Alberta say charges have been laid against a man who they say showed up at a school and started throwing beef jerky and yelling bible verses. RCMP say officers from Edson were called about a man reportedly acting strangely. Investigators allege when the principal approached, the man pulled out a cap gun and...

Miss Indigenous Canada celebrates the indigenous culture, traditions, and more. The event will be held at the Sanderson Centre on July 24, 2026, in Bradford, Ontario. Featuring 20 contestants from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities across Canada. It was launched back in May 2024 and has grown across Can...

A festival of treats, drinks and local businesses is returning to the Old Strathcona area. The Sweet Treats and Latte Festival is back from February 12-22 with more than 40 local businesses participating. "We are excited to bring back the festival for its sixth year," said Andrea Donini, the interim executive...

The Career Directors Post Secondary and Industry Partner Event returned to Centre High School on Wednesday after a 6-year hiatus. The event welcomed many businesses to interact with students about their career paths. Fiona Olsen, Career Practitioner at the school, tells CFWE that the career day enables students to expl...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton announced a new pilot program called "Big Summer", a new mentoring program designed to give volunteer mentors an opportunity to try mentoring over the spring and summer. The program starts from May to August. Mentors and mentees will come together one-to-one participating ...

The Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre will be home to this year's ACAC Men's Volleyball Championships, as the tournament will take place from February 26 to 28 in Red Deer. The tournament will welcome teams from the North and South divisions competing for the championship title. Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Head Coach ...

A wide load of two modular homes is heading north on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road on Friday, February 13. The road will be closed to southbound traffic from midnight to 10 a.m., and northbound drivers should also expect delays during this time. The winter road is currently at its maximum weight limit of 45,000 kg. T...

The Royal Alberta Museum will offer free admission on Family Day, allowing the public to explore its exhibits at no cost. Meaghan Patterson, Executive Director at the museum, tells CFWE that they like to host at least a few free days a year. To pre-book your free admission tickets, click here.

Kelsi Mayne is formerly a nationally ranked spirit hurdler, but has seamlessly transitioned into one of Canada's fastest-rising independent artists. Having over 3 million streams, a 3x CMAOntario award nominee and the SiriusXM Top of the Country finalist, Kelsi has proved that she isn't slowing down anytime soon. Right...

Lac La Biche County has launched a 24/7 complaint line and expanded community patrols to strengthen service and safety. Residents can now report concerns at any time, with urgent issues addressed immediately and non-urgent matters forwarded to the appropriate department. The County has also increased patrol coverage by...