Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
Community Outreach Transit Team expands to seven teams
Two years after it's launch, the Community Outreach Transit Team (COTT) has announced the expansion to seven teams within the city of Edmonton. Lloyd Yellowbird, Senior Manager at the Bent Arrow Tradi...
Jul 27, 2023 Lloyd Yellowbird, Senior Manager of the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
First ever Indigenous woman with a Pro card competes in K-Days Alberta Strongman Competition
K-Days 2023 hosted the Alberta Strongman Competition, where many who attended witnessed the first Indigenous woman competing with a pro card. Alberta Strongwoman competitor Angie Houle from Whitefish ...
Jul 25, 2023 Angie Houle lifting a 350 pound tire at the K Days Alberta Strongman competition (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
K-Days sees new facelift that connects with Edmonton
Edmonton's annual 10 day event K-Days sees a new facelift that connects with the representation of Edmonton, along with a new array of food and experiences for everyone to enjoy throughout the next 10...
Jul 20, 2023 K-Days Farris Wheel (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Saddle Lake Cree Nation supporting local vendors in Market & Open Mic
The Saddle Lake Cree Nation's Market and Open Mic is set to be hosted inside the Complex Arena on August 2nd. Taleah Jackson, case manager at the Saddle Lake Social Development and organizer of...
Jul 19, 2023 Elderly lady checking out the hand made merchandise at the Market (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Frog Lake First Nations Pow Wow set to host dancers from Canada and the United States
The Frog Lake First Nations Pow Wow will be hosted at the Six Chiefs Cultural grounds for July 25th-27th in Frog Lake Alberta. With men and women dance competitions, to drumming competitions and vendo...
Jul 14, 2023 Frog Lake Pow Wow (Photo Credits - Frog Lake First Nation)
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
