Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay

Fort Edmonton Park Gearing Up for Indigenous Women's Day Celebration
Fort Edmonton Park's Indigenous People's Experience will mark International Women's Day with a two-day celebration honoring the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous women. The event w...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 25, 2025 International Women's Day at Fort Edmonton Park's Indigenous Peoples Experience

Hope Mission Prepares for 'Cold Hands Warm Hearts' Walk to Aid Albertans in Need
Bringing warmth to those in need, Hope Mission's 'Cold Hands Warm Hearts' fundraising walk returns on March 1 in both Edmonton's Hope Mission Centre and Calgary's. The goal is to raise $54,000 in Edmo...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 24, 2025 Hope Mission's 'Cold Hands Warm Hearts' Walk (Photo Submitted)

Edmonton Firefighters Brave the Cold for Charity Rooftop Campout
Braving the cold for a cause, Edmonton firefighters are once again taking to the rooftop at Fire Hall 3 for their annual Rooftop Campout. The multi-day fundraiser supports Muscular Dystrophy Canada, w...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 24, 2025 Edmonton Firefighters all smiles at Rooftop Campout (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Skydancer Centre Prepares for 'Laughter is Medicine' in Spruce Grove
The Indigenous Culture Centre is gearing up for its upcoming 'Laughter is Medicine' event, a night dedicated to comedy, culture, and community. The event aims to celebrate Indigenous humor while bring...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 21, 2025 Skydancer Indigenous Culture Centre 'Laughter is Medicine'

2025 Lac La Biche Ice Festival Promises a Weekend of Winter Fun
The 2025 Lac La Biche Ice Ice Festival is set to make its long-awaited return for thrilling ice races, aircraft fly-ins, and live music. Ken Staples, event coordinator of the Lac La Biche Ice Festival...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 20, 2025 Lac La Biche Ice Races

YMCA Castledowns Hosts HUB Youth Summit to Empower Local Teens
The YMCA Castledowns is set to host the HUB Youth Summit, bringing together young leaders for a day of inspiration, learning, and community engagement. The event will feature workshops, and interactiv...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 20, 2025 YMCA Castledowns Edmonton (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Oilers' Ryan Nugent Hopkins Helps Tackle Hunger at Edmonton Food Bank Drive
The Edmonton Food Bank got a big assist with a special fundraising drive featuring Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Fans lined up for a chance to meet the longtime forward while supporting a great...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 19, 2025 Edmonton Food Bank Drive

First Indigenous-led Architecture Exhibit Set to Debut in Edmonton
The world's first Indigenous-led contemporary architecture exhibit makes its way to Edmonton for the grand opening of UNCEDED: Voices of the Land on March 8th at Edmonton City Centre and will run unti...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 18, 2025 Elders reading the text inside the UNCEDED Exhibit

Alberta's Strongest Man Competition to Debut in Red Deer on March 29
Alberta's Strongest Man competition will make its debut on March 29, testing the strength and determination of athletes from across the province. The Pro Am event will take place at Fire & Flood E...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 14, 2025 Alberta Strong man competing in competition (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Ahkameyimok Oskayak Youth Conference Kicks off Day 1 in Lac La Biche
The Ahkameyimok Oskayak Youth Conference is kicking off day 1 inside the Bold Centre for February 13-14 presented by the Opikihawasowin Tribal Chief Children Family Services West Society to motivate t...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 13, 2025 Ahkameyimok Oskayak Youth Conference (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)