Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
30th Annual Indspire Awards held in Edmonton
On May 11th, The 2023 Indspire Awards were held inside the Edmonton Convention Centre, honoring former & current recipients. There was live performances by acclaimed artists Aysanabee, Riit...
May 12, 2023 30th Anniversary of the Indispire Awards (Photo Credits - Keith Driver)
Cold Lake First Nation prepares for future wildfires following evacuation
After a 7 hector wildfire that left many members from the Cold Lake First Nation (CLFN) evacuated on May 4th, preparations of clearing out brush to make fire breaks within the nation. From a media rel...
May 09, 2023 Cold Lake First Nation prepares fire guards (Photo Credits - CLFN)
Alberta announces one-time, $1,250 payments for eligible wildfire evacuees
Wildfire evacuees will be offered one-time financial assistance from the Alberta government for those displaced for at least seven consecutive days. Evacuees that are eligible will receive $1,2...
May 08, 2023 sturgeon lake cree nation fire
Bent Arrow hosts annual spring Job Fair
The Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society will be hosting their annual Spring Job Fair on May 5th at the Fantasyland hotel. The Spring Job Fair will consist 50 employers looking to hire and guide att...
May 04, 2023 A tipi on the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society grounds (File photo)
Students from Assumption tackle on hunger with a food drive campaign
Students from the Cold Lake Assumption Jr/Sr High School (AJSH) will be working together to raise as many donations to tackle on the hunger crisis within their community. The students campaign was ins...
May 03, 2023 Assumption Jr/Sr High School (photo submitted)
Alberta firefighters buckle down with an uptick in fire calls
The province of Alberta is starting to see an uptick of forest fires, with many municipalities seeing an upwards of two-call outs a day for wild land and structure fires. Windspeaker Radio Network spo...
May 01, 2023 Firefighters fighting a fire (Photo Submitted)
Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association breaks ground on new seniors housing development
The Lac Ste. Anne Mtis Community Association officially broke ground on their affordable seniors housing development through a ceremonial sod turning with partners. Phase One of Ot Wkithk, meaning "le...
Apr 29, 2023 Lac. Ste Anne Community Association breaking ground on new seniors housing development location Otâ Wîkitâhk "Let's live here" (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Alberta Church destroyed by fire, investigation underway
Alberta RCMP are investigating a church that was destroyed by a fire in a hamlet northeast of Edmonton. The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m on Friday in Cherry Grove, near the Alberta-Sas...
Apr 28, 2023 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in rubble (Photo Credits - Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority)
Alberta government announces expansion in mental health support in schools
The provincial government is expanding mental health support services at 10 schools, including multiple in Southern Alberta. The $4 million investment allotted in the 2023 budget aims to expand the In...
Apr 27, 2023 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. File photo.
State of local emergency declared following multiple suicides in Mikisew Cree First Nation
Mikisew Cree First Nation declared a state of local emergency following a strong suicide and suicide attempts amongst community members. The Mikisew Cree First Nation says immediate medical interventi...
Apr 25, 2023 Mikisew Cree First Nation Logo (Photo Submitted)
