Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
Metis Week Begins with Louis Riel Commemorative Walk
Today marks the start of Metis Week 2024, beginning with the annual Louis Riel Commemorative Walk, honoring the legacy of Metis Leader Louis Riel. With celebrations, cultural events, and gatherings th...
Nov 10, 2024 Louis Riel Commemorative Walk for Metis Week (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
MNA President Andrea Sandmaier On Indigenous Veterans Day & Metis Week
Madam President of the Metis Nation Within Alberta Andrea Sandmaier spoke with CFWE about what Aboriginal Veterans Day means to her, along with speaking on the many Metis that made the ultimate sacrif...
Nov 08, 2024 Metis Nation Within Alberta President Andrea Sandmaier (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton Convention Centre Hosts 2024 Christmas Bureau Gingerbread Competition
Edmonton's sweetest holiday tradition is back! The 2024 Christmas Bureau Gingerbread Competition took place inside the Edmonton Convention Centre, bringing together bakers and decorators...
Nov 07, 2024 Windspeaker Radio Network's Gingerbread creation at the 2024 Christmas Bureau Gingerbread Competition (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
StopHateAB Launches Set to Host Campaign to Spotlight Hate Crimes in Alberta
The StopHateAB is set to host a campaign launch event called 'Educate. Recreate. Stop Hate' to bring awareness to hate crimes and hate incidents in Alberta at Bay 1 Gallery. Nina Saini, Executive dire...
Nov 06, 2024 StopHateAB Logo
Partnerships at Future Maskwa Medical Centre to Boost Patient Care & Training
Representatives from post-secondary to dignitaries from the City of Grande Prairie gathered with Maskwa Medical Centre members on the future site of their new location to pave a way for improved patie...
Nov 05, 2024 Dignitaries from Post Secondary and City of Grande Prairie officials on future site of the Maskwa Medical Centre (Photo Submitted)
Bent Arrow Set to Host Community Soup & Bannock Event
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society is set to host their Community Soup and Bannock event for November 6th from 12-1 PM to welcome community to connect Bent Arrow staff and inquire about programs a...
Nov 05, 2024 Bent Arrow Community Soup and Bannock Poster
Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre Gears Up for International Inuit Day
Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre is set to host their first ever International Inuit Day at the Family Connection Centre in Stoney Plain on November 7th. Jannessa Wood, Programs Coordinator...
Nov 04, 2024 Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Centre's International Inuit Day poster
Red Deer's 'Toys for Tickets' Returns, Turning Fines into Gifts
The City of Red Deer's Annual 'Toys for Ticket's' returns to ensure no child goes without a toy for the holidays, with all donations going towards the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Anyone who receives a ...
Nov 01, 2024 Red Deer's 'Toys for Tickets' poster (Photo Credits - City of Red Deer)
Strathcona County Gears Up for Annual Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy
The third annual Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy takes place in Strathcona County at Fire Station Six. This event is part of the Emergency Services' fundraising those affected by Muscular Dystroph...
Nov 01, 2024 Strathcona County Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy (Photo Credits - Strathcona County)
West Edmonton Mall Celebrates Halloween with Thrilling Trick-or-Treat Festival
West Edmonton Mall is set to host their Trick-or-Treat Festival that will see candy stations, and activities for families to enjoy while celebrating Halloween. Jennifer Harris, Guest Services Manager ...
Oct 31, 2024 WEM Trick-or-Treat Festival (Photo Submitted)
