Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
Sexual offender released from jail in Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service has issued an alert about a sexual offender who has been the subject of multiple public warnings. EPS says David Adams, 28, was recently released from jail after being arre...
Oct 19, 2023
Métis Residential School survivors foster healing and connection at Métis Crossing
To help foster healing and connection with the land, the Otipemisiwak Mtis Government of the Mtis Nation within Alberta hosted 30 Mtis residential school Survivors at Mtis Crossing. This first-of-its-...
Oct 17, 2023 Métis Residential School survivors gathering at Métis Crossing (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Newly elected President sworn in at Otipemisiwak Métis Government Swearing-in Ceremony
The Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) hosted an historic ceremony with swearing in the first-ever Otipemisiwak Mtis Government officials and newly elected president at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Andrea Sand...
Oct 16, 2023 Otipemisiwak Métis Government Swearing-in Ceremony (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Otipemisiwak Metis government highlights New Partnership with the Edmonton Oilers
Earlier this year, The Edmonton Oilers invited female Metis youth to participate in a U9 hockey camp, following the new partnership with the Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and the Edmonto...
Oct 13, 2023 Edmonton Oilers and Metis Nation of Alberta Logo (Photo Credits - Edmonton Oilers and Metis Nation of Alberta
Lac La Biche County Council approves budget for Bold Centre Aquatics Facility
Lac La Biche County Council approved the Bold Centre New Aquatics Facility schematic design and $44.9 million budget at the October 3, 2023 Council meeting. The project includes key features like a la...
Oct 11, 2023 Concept image for new Lac La Biche Aquatic Facility at the Bold Centre (Photo Credits - LLB County)
Edmonton Oilers Autograph session returns to WEM
The Edmonton Oilers are heading back to West Edmonton Mall once again for their autograph meet-and-greet with fans. Stew McDonald, President and Chief Revenue Officer of the Oilers Entertainmen...
Oct 11, 2023 Edmonton Oilers #29 Leon Draisaitl signing a funko pop for a fan at West Edmonton Mall (Photo Credits - Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group)
Grocery stores issuing recall of turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
Health Canada has issued a recall for the Sunrise Farms Young turkey with Giblets, over non harmful microbial contamination and possible spoilage. The recall says the products were sold ...
Oct 07, 2023 Turkey Dinner
Oil Kings to host Thanksgiving Day Matinee in support of Edmonton's Food Bank
The Edmonton Oil Kings are set to host a Thanksgiving game matinee in support of Edmonton's Food Bank when they take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes on October 9th. Windspeaker Radio...
Oct 06, 2023
New transitional housing site in Lac La Biche County set to open in the fall
Lac La Biche's new transitional housing facility located next to the Alexander Hamilton Community Park is nearing it's opening date in the fall. The facility which is built on municipal property is ai...
Oct 06, 2023 Lac La Biche Transitional Housing facility (Photo submitted)
Charges laid in connections to a killing of a Maskwacis resident
A 25-year-old man from Wetaskiwin, south of Edmonton, is accused of second-degree murder after a man from the Ermineskin Cree Nation died in hospital. RCMP were called to an aggravated assault complai...
Oct 06, 2023
