Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay

Seven Alberta Students receive 2023 Indigenous Student Award
Students from across Alberta were awarded for their recognition of hard work with the 2023 Indigenous Student Award. Students included: Morgan Black (Calgary), Jordanna Kreider (Edmonton...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 21, 2024

Alberta Winter Games features Indigenous events in Grande Prairie
The 2024 Alberta Winter Games has arrived in the city of Grande Prairie. Warren Nekurak, Indigenous Relations advisor for the City of Grande Prairie spoke with Windspeaker Radio Network ...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 16, 2024 Indigenous Relations Advisor Warren Nekurak and Alberta Winter Games Volunteers gathered together inside the Teresa Sargent Hall (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

RUBABOO makes it's way to the Citadel Theatre
The Citadel Theatre is set to premiere the show 'RUBABOO'; in the Michif language meaning "Leftover Stew" will make it's on stage debut on February 15th and will run until March 3rd. Daryl Clor...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 14, 2024 Rubaboo show (Photo Submitted)

RCMP investigating homicide, torched car on Samson Cree Nation
RCMP are investigating the weekend death of a Maskwacis resident. on Sunday afternoon, Officers were called to a home at 6 mile on Samson Cree Nation where they discovered the body of 26...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 13, 2024

'Yellowstone' actor Mo Brings Plenty
'Yellowstone' actor Mo Brings Plenty speaks with CFWE about his invite to the Athabasca Tribal Council's Career Fair as a keynote speaker for March 5-6th. As well as speaking on how he got his role as...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 13, 2024 'Yellowstone' Actor Mo Brings Plenty (Photo credits - Paramount)

Leduc County hosts fourth annual 'Winter Try It Festival'
The fourth annual 'Winter Try It Festival' was held in Leduc County's Jubilee Park Wizard Lake on Saturday, with many activities, food and fun for families to enjoy. Blake Bartlett, organizer o...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 10, 2024 'Winter Try It Festival' banner in Leduc (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Town of St. Paul set to host annual Shiver Fest
The 2024 Shiver Fest returns to the town of St. Paul from February 15-19 on 50th Street, with free access for families and residents to participate in the four day event. Lynn Smid, St. Paul Re...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 08, 2024 St Paul Shiver Fest Logo (Photo Credits - Town of St Paul)

ATC set to host first-ever career fair with keynote speaker Mo Brings Plenty
On March 5-6th, the Athabasca Tribal Council is set to host their first-ever Career Fair inside the Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre in Fort McMurray, with special guest and keynote speaker Mo Bring...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 08, 2024 (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Cold Lake Food Bank Boots up for the Coldest Night of the year
The Cold Lake Food Bank is encouraging Cold Lake and area residents to put on their boots, team up, fundraise, and walk in The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). This family-friendly, winterific fundra...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 06, 2024 Food Bank items in a grocery cart (Photo Submitted)

Chief Aranazhi School hosts Traditional Powwow in Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation
The Chief Aranazhi School in Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation hosted their annual Traditional Pow Wow over the weekend, where many students, staff and families gathered together. Jasmine Alexis, poww...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Feb 03, 2024 Chief Aranazhi School Traditional Powwow (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)