Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
NASCAR Canada Series speeds it's way into Edmonton
The Edmonton International Speedway is set to host the NASCAR Canada Series on July 27, along with 13 races scheduled across six provinces. Alan Labrosse, General Manager of NASCAR spoke with W...
Jan 31, 2024 NASCAR Racers on the Edmonton International Speedway (Photo Credits - NASCAR)
Provincial Government grants additional funding towards 'The Flying Canoe' festival
The Provincial Government granted additional funding towards the Flying Canoe Festival in the city of Edmonton, with the amount granted set at $25,000, making the grand total of contribution from the ...
Jan 31, 2024
Director Kelvin Redvers talks 'Cold Road'
Buckle up for an edge of your seat thrill ride with the theatrical release of Cold Road. Driving home to visit her ailing mother, a woman and her dog are hunted and pursued by a stranger in a semi tru...
Jan 31, 2024
Indigenous Celebration Week returns to the U of A
Indigenous Celebration Week kicks off at the University of Alberta from January 30-Febuary 2nd at the Student's Union Hall, where many students and the community can learn about the First Nations, Met...
Jan 30, 2024 Students and staff of the U of A playing Michif Bingo at the U of A Indigenous Celebration Week (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton Downtown Farmer's Market closes doors at GWG Building
For the final time, The Edmonton Downtown Farmer's Market have closed it's doors inside the Old GWG building, due to a critical financial situation the association continues to face. The...
Jan 27, 2024 GWG Building, formally known as the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Saddle Lake Cree Nation set to excavate mass grave near formal Residential School grounds
Leaders from Saddle Lake Cree Nation are now in plans for unearthing a potential unmarked mass grave located near a former Residential School site. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Leah Red...
Jan 26, 2024 Sacred Heart Gravesite in Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Bissell Centre and Boyle Street host annual Winter Carnival
The Bissell Centre and Boyle Street Community Services came together to host their Winter Carnival, with bon fires, smores and entertainment for community members to enjoy outside of the Bissell Centr...
Jan 24, 2024 The Winter Carnival outside of Bissell Centre with Boyle Street Community Services (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Driftpile Cree Nation Round Dance educates culture and healing with community members
Driftpile Cree Nation Child and Family Services is set to host a Round Dance on January 27th inside the Driftpile Cree Nation Community Hall. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Tina Isadore, ...
Jan 24, 2024 Round Dance Drummers performing (Photo Credits - WIndspeaker Radio Network)
2024 Deep Freeze Festival enchants streets of Edmonton into winter wonderland
Arts on the Ave presented the 2024 'Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival that captivated many community members within the city of Edmonton to see the winter landscape change with the magical theme '...
Jan 20, 2024 Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Activate Arts Alberta's 'Chiseled' carves it's way into Ice District Plaza
Activate Arts Alberta, formally known as Ice on Whyte, returns with Chiseled, Edmonton's International Ice Carving Competition is underway at the Ice District Plaza from January 18-20th. Windsp...
Jan 19, 2024 Ice Carver in the 'Chiseled' event at Ice District Plaza (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
