Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
New supports announced for vulnerable people in Edmonton
A new navigation and support center is now open to aid those affected by the encampment removals to find safe shelters and get access to supports within the city of Edmonton. Windspeaker Radio ...
Jan 17, 2024 Provincial leaders gather in the announcement of new supports for vulnerable people in Edmonton (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Ice District Plaza gets 'Chiseled' in Edmonton's International ice carving competition
Activate Arts Alberta, formally known as Ice on Whyte, returns with 'Chiseled', Edmonton's International Ice Carving Competition is making it's mark on the Ice District Plaza on January 18-20. ...
Jan 16, 2024 Kee Gawah - Chisled 2023
First ever Esquao Job Fair heads over to Clairview Community Recreation Centre
On January 30th, the first-ever Esquao Job Fair will take place inside the Clairview Community Recreation Centre, where a diverse range of employers will have jobs for Indigenous peoples to inquire ab...
Jan 13, 2024 A job fair attendee inquiring about a job (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Edmonton Transit Services operating fewer trains due to extreme cold weather
The Edmonton Transit Service released a statement, that due to the extreme cold, there will be fewer trains operating on the Capital/Metro lines. Due to the impacts of extreme col...
Jan 13, 2024 ETS Valley Line LRT at Mill Woods Station (Photo credits - Ryan Hunt)
Hope Mission announces measures to serve the vulnerable during extreme cold weather
Edmonton is currently experiencing extreme cold temperatures, with the forecast remaining dangerously cold tonight and in the days ahead. For our vulnerable neighbors living on the streets, the...
Jan 12, 2024 Hope Mission in Edmonton
Crisis Diversion Team and local organizations unite to save lives in the cold
The Crisis Diversion Team, REACH Edmonton, Boyle Street Community services and local organizations are working together to raise awareness for citizens in the city to keep an eye out for anyone in dis...
Jan 11, 2024 Crisis Diversion Team advisory (Photo Credits - Crisis Diversion Team)
EPS relaunches strategic winter initiative 'Operation Cold Start'
The Edmonton Police Service's (EPS) 'Operation Cold Start returns for another winter season, to remind citizens to stay vigilant when getting your car warmed up during the cold months. Scott Pa...
Jan 10, 2024
IndigeKin Productions 'The Sugar Mama' returns for Season 2
IndigeKin Productions is gearing up for season two of 'The Sugar Mama', a unscripted show where a group of Indigenous creatives gather together for two weeks in a isolated retreat for a chance to win ...
Jan 09, 2024 'The Sugar Mama' Logo (Photo Credits - The Sugar Mama)
20 Indigenous vendors set for Edmonton Women's Show in Expo Centre
The Edmonton Women's Show is making it's way to the Edmonton Expo Centre for January 20-21 for all ages to attend. Louise Reinich, show producer of the Edmonton Women's Show spoke with Windspea...
Jan 09, 2024 Edmonton Women's Show logo (Photo Credits - Edmonton Women's Show)
3rd Annual Skijoring for MS event aims to raise money towards a cure
The third annual Skijoring for MS event is coming to Cold Lake for March 9th at the Exhibition Park to raise awareness and money towards a cure, with winter action with skiing and snowboarding, and ma...
Jan 09, 2024 Skijoring for MS in Cold Lake (Photo Credits - Jadie Pashak)
