Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
New mural designs displayed in Ermineskin Cree Nation Skatepark
New graffiti artwork can now be seen in the Ermineskin Cree Nation Skatepark. CFWE spoke with graffiti artist Cory Smallboy about his art mural on the skate ramps, and how he was approached to utilize...
Jul 12, 2023 Graffiti mural inside the Ermineskin Cree Nation Skatepark created by artist Cory Smallboy (Photo Credits - Cory Smallboy)
Edmonton First Responders Rodeo saddles up for their fourth annual event
The Edmonton First Responders Rodeo will be celebrating their fourth annual event at the kinsman rodeo grounds in St. Albert on July 15, where first responders from Edmonton will compete and promote a...
Jul 11, 2023 Team Roping event at the Edmonton First Responders Rodeo (Photo Credits - Edmonton First Responders Rodeo)
First Nations from Wood Buffalo & Fort Chipewyan apply to province for wildfire relief
The municipality is applying for provincial funds to recover costs associated with fighting the Fort Chipewyan wildfire last month. The Athabasca Chipewyan and Mikisew Cree First Nations are applying ...
Jul 11, 2023 Fire damage from the Fort Chipewyan wildfire (Photo Submitted)
Métis Nation of Alberta celebrate two bison calves born on traditional lands
Two new arrivals at the 129-hectare Visions, Hopes and Dreams at Mtis Crossing Wildlife Park are being described as "historic" and a "milestone for reconciliation." Wood buffalo calves were recently b...
Jul 06, 2023
EPS will start wearing body cameras for trial next week
Beginning Monday, select Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers will begin wearing body cameras. In March, the UCP government mandated the use of body-worn cameras by all police officers. Worki...
Jul 05, 2023
High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow looks to heal the community in the wildfire aftermath
The town of High Prairie is getting ready to host their annual Pow Wow event on July 15th. CFWE spoke with Wendy Goulet, Co-chair for the High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow. She talks about what people ...
Jul 04, 2023 High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow logo (Photo Credits - High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow)
RoseAnne Archibald issues call for reinstatement after removal as AFN national chief
RoseAnne Archibald is calling on supporters to tell their chiefs and councils to reinstate her after she was voted out as national chief of the Assembly of First Nations last week. In a five minute vi...
Jul 04, 2023 RoseAnne Archibald, former AFN National Chief (Photo Submitted)
Canada Day Celebration returns to McDonald Island Park
Fort McMurray's McDonald Island Park is gearing up to celebrate Canada Day with the return of in-person activities. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Theresa Wells, manager of communications from M...
Jun 29, 2023 Wood Buffalo community celebrating Canada Day at McDonald Island park (Photo submitted)
Lac La Biche gearing up for Canada Day festivities
The town of Lac La Biche is gearing up for Canada Day, with plenty activities for families to enjoy. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Danielle Gauthier, Operations Manager for the Lac La Biche Mis...
Jun 28, 2023 Firework display (Photo Submitted)
Grade eleven student raises awareness with Indigenous artwork
A grade 11 artist from Lac La Biche utilizes her artistic skills to showcase her Indigenous culture and Metis and Cree heritage to help raise awareness about the moose hide campaign and the MMIW (Miss...
Jun 28, 2023 Grade 11 student Riley Gladue standing next to her art piece 'Moose Lady' inside J.A Williams High School (Photo Submitted)
