Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
St. Albert Food Bank Faces Surge in Holiday Food Hamper Requests
Like many food banks across the province of Alberta, the St. Albert Food Bank is facing a high demand for food hampers ahead of the holiday season. Suzan Krecsy, executive director of the St. Albert F...
Dec 10, 2024 Food Hamper at the St Albert Food Bank (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Hope Mission to Serve Christmas Banquet for Edmonton's Vulnerable Citizens
Hope Mission will open its doors for the first of its annual Christmas banquets for Edmonton's most vulnerable neighbors. More than 600 hungry and hurting guests are expected to attend at the downtown...
Dec 09, 2024 Hope Mission citizen in Edmonton enjoying his Christmas dinner (Photo Credits - Hope Mission)
Samson Cree Nation Food Bank Gears up for Charity Checkstop to Aid Community
The Samson Cree Nation Food Bank will host their annual Charity Checkstop on December 10 from 9-3 PM, to support community members in need with food hampers in time for the holidays. Janet Swampy, Man...
Dec 09, 2024 Samson Cree Nation Food Bank Charity Checkstop logo (Photo Submitted)
Lac La Biche Santa's Helpers Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Toy & Food Drive
The Lac La Biche Santa's Helpers is bringing holiday cheer to those in need with their annual toy and food drive across multiple store locations, in collaboration with the Lac La Biche Firefighters So...
Dec 06, 2024 Lac La Biche Santa's Helpers Donation box at the Bargain Store (Photo Submitted)
Can Man Dan Hosts Annual Toy and Food Drive
Can Man Dan Toy and Food Drive is underway at Toy's R Us at Gateway Boulevard in Edmonton. Dan Johnstone will camp in a box truck until 6 PM on December 8, with the goal of reaching 50,000 dollars wor...
Dec 06, 2024 Can Man Dan with CFWE's Daniel Barker-Tremblay at the Toy and Food Drive (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Butterdome Craft Sale Showcases Local Artisans and Holiday Treasures
Alberta's largest craft show returns inside the University of Alberta's Butterdome for the annual craft sale, which is set to feature over 200 artisans from across Canada. Davis Ladouceur, organizer o...
Dec 05, 2024 Butterdome Craft Sale (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Salvation Army Kettles see Holiday Donation Surge Through tap Option
During the season of giving, the Salvation Army is seeing an uptick of donations through their 'Tap to Give' campaign at select Christmas Kettles. Major Al Hoeft, Divisional Secretary for Public Relat...
Dec 05, 2024 Salvation Army 'Tap to Give' Kettle (Photo Submitted)
Heart Lake First Nation gets New Outdoor Rink and $10K in Hockey Gear
Heart Lake First Nation is celebrating the opening of a brand-new outdoor hockey rink, complete with a $10,000 donation of hockey equipment from All Nations Hockey and Development's Mason Mitchell and...
Dec 04, 2024 Mary Mitchell in front of the newly built outdoor hockey rink (Photo Submitted)
Students 'Stuff A Bus' to Help Those in Need Ahead of the Holidays
Students from three division schools are spreading some of the holiday cheer by helping those in need by donating non-perishable food items for the 'Stuff A Bus' Campaign. Between the three schools (R...
Dec 03, 2024 Students at Richard Secord School giving bags of donated food to 'Stuff A Bus' (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Mayerthorpe RCMP Second Annual Fallen 4 Memorial Game Approaches
The RCMP and the Mayerthorpe Hockey Association is gearing up to host the second annual Fallen 4 Memorial Game on December 7 inside the Dick Granley Arena. First responders will be playing against min...
Nov 29, 2024 Mayerthorpe RCMP Officers at the Fallen 4 Memorial Hockey Game (Photo Submitted)
