Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corp. Opens Office in Enoch Cree Nation
The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) held the grand opening of its new office in Enoch Cree Nation to help further economic impacts for First Nations and Metis Settlements across th...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 12, 2025 Dignitaries and Staff from AIOC cutting the ribbon at the AIOC Grand Opening in Enoch (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Saddle Lake Cree Nation Gears Up for 20th Annual Round Dance Celebration
The 20th Annual Saddle Lake Cree Nation Round Dance is set to take place inside the Ayiwakes Hall on February 14 to honour graduates in Saddle Lake. Betty-Ann Cardinal, Post-Secondary Student Advisor ...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 11, 2025 Saddle Lake Round Dance Poster

Ahkameyimok Oskayak Youth Conference to Empower Leaders in Lac La Biche
The Ahkameyimok Oskayak Youth Conference is set to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders, bringing together Indigenous youth for a transformative experience. Hosted by the Mamowe Opikihaw...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 10, 2025 The Ahkameyimok Oskayak Youth Conference

Suspect Arrested in O'Chiese First Nation Homicide
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit reports that 27-year-old Derrick Phazar Whitford, of O'Chiese First Nation-a suspect in a homicide investigation, was safely arrested on Feb. 7. Whitford was charged...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 07, 2025 RCMP: file photo

Silver Skate Festival Returns to Laurier Park for 10-Day Winter Fun
Edmonton's longest winter festival returns to Laurier Park for the 2025 Silver Skate Festival. This 10-day family-oriented festival combines culture, art, education, sport, and recreation. Erin Dilore...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 07, 2025 Silver Skate Festival Poster at Laurier Park (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

EPS Investigate Suspicious Death at MacEwan LRT Station
Police investigating suspicious death at MacEwan LRT station: The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a suspicious death that took place at an LRT station in central Edmonton yesterday. On ...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 06, 2025

Samson and Erminskin Cree Nation Prepare for Family Day Event
Samson Cree Nation and Erminskin Cree Nation are in collaboration to host the Family Day Community event on February 16 which is packed with a variety of activities for families to choose from. Jordin...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 06, 2025 Samson and Erminskin Cree Nation Family Day Poster

Bonnyville Friendship Centre Prepares for Lakeland Winter Festival
From a chili cookoff to axes and apples, the Bonnyville Friendship Centre is set to host the Lakeland Winter Festival at the Bonnyville Centennial Centre on February 8th. Rebekah Gobert, Youth Coordin...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 04, 2025 Lakeland Winter Festival

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Gears Up for Grande Gathering Gala
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre will be celebrating 60 years of service at their 4th Annual Grande Gathering Gala at the Bonnets Energy Centre in Grande Prairie on April 12, that will showcase In...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 04, 2025 The Grande Gathering Gala presented by the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (Photo Credits - Grande Prairie Friendship Centre)

Albertans Stay Active Indoors for Winter Walk Day
With frigid winter temperatures, the Alberta Winter Walk Day events on February 5 will see indoor participation, that's a province-wide initiative that gets Albertans up and moving during the winter m...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 04, 2025 Alberta Winter Walk Day Poster