Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
Kihêw Waciston celebrates Ribbon Skirt Day inside MacEwan University
Kihw Waciston at MacEwan University showcased many Ribbon Skirts on National Ribbon Skirt Day for students and community members to check out on the history and meaning behind the Ribbon Skirts. ...
Jan 03, 2024 Kihêw Waciston Ribbon Skirt display inside MacEwan University (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Slave Lake celebrates Grand Opening of Men's Treatment Centre with Round Dance
The Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre will be hosting the Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centre's Round Dance on January 20 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Men's Recovery home in Slave Lake AB. ...
Jan 03, 2024 Traditional Drummers singing at a Round Dance (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Byzantine Winter Festival 'Deep Freeze' transforms into a dazzling celebration
The Arts on the Ave Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival is gearing up to host the first Festival of the new year with vibrant showcase of cultures with artistic creations and musical celebrations on...
Jan 02, 2024 Deep Freeze, Byzantine Winter Festival in Edmonton (Photo Credits - Deep Freeze Winter Festival)
Edmonton's Churchill Square New Year's eve celebration set for two firework shows
As the clock ticks down to the final moments of the year, Edmonton's Churchill Square will be transformed into the vibrant hub of the city's New Year's festivities on December 31. This year's New Year...
Dec 21, 2023 Edmonton's New Years Celebration down in Churchill Square (Photo Credits - City of Edmonton)
EPCOR partners with Edmonton Oil Kings in helping in safe skating
Helping more Edmonton kids and their families find safe places to skate, ski and sled this winter is at the heart of a new partnership between EPCOR, the Edmonton Oil Kings and local community leagues...
Dec 21, 2023 Kevin Radomski, Edmonton Oil Kings Director of Business Operations; Jenn Morrison, senior manager, Wastewater Collection Maintenance, EPCOR; and Edmonton Oil Kings’ Mascot Louie the Lion. (Photo Credits - EPCOR)
Hope Mission ensures spaces following encampment removal announcement
The city of Edmonton and the lawyers for the coalition of justice and Humane Rights and The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) were in court on Monday discussing the clearing of eight high risk encampments...
Dec 20, 2023 Hope Mission in Edmonton
Red Deer Food Bank seeing demand for food hampers doubled during the holidays
The Red Deer Food Bank is seeing an increase in demand for food hampers doubled compared to previous years during the holidays for both perishable and non-perishable items. Mitch Thompson, exec...
Dec 19, 2023 Food Bank items in a grocery cart (Photo Submitted)
MADD speaks on the importance of combating impaired driving during the holidays
As the holiday season approaches, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), continues to raise awareness about the consequences of impaired driving. Allison Tatham, president of the Edmonton Chapte...
Dec 18, 2023 MADD LOGO (Photo Submitted)
Downtown Farmers Market hosts over 60 Indigenous vendors with I AM Collective
The Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market hosted the I AM Collective Indigenous Holiday Market on Dec 16 and 17, which saw over 60 local vendors for shoppers to get their last minute Christmas shopping don...
Dec 16, 2023 I AM Collective's Holiday Market
Creating Hope Society gifts 189 children presents and a feast for the holidays
The Creating Hope Society is inviting families to come together to celebrate the holidays with their annual holiday community feast at the Edmonton Intercultural Centre on December 12 from 5-9 P.M. Be...
Dec 12, 2023 Creating Hope Society Holiday Community Feast logo (Photo submitted)
