Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
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)
Crash in Groat road causes serious injury to motorcyclist
Speed is believed to be a factor in a motorcycle crash on Groat Road Monday evening, Edmonton police say. The 44-year-old driver was heading south when he lost control and mounted the west curb, slidi...
Jun 27, 2023 Alberta Health Services
New and unique food set to debut at K-DAYS this year
Preparations are well underway for this year's K-DAYS event, with some new eats set to make their unique tasty debut at this years midway from July 21-30. Explore Edmonton is excited to announce the f...
Jun 22, 2023 K Days Grounds (Photo submitted)
Wildfire in the Fort Chipewyan area 'out of control'
On May 30th, hundreds of community members of the Fort Chipewyan area were forced to evacuate from their homes due to the fast rapid growth of the wildfire. Windspeaker Radio Network spoke with Emily ...
Jun 16, 2023 Fire damage from the Fort Chipewyan wildfire (Photo Submitted)
RCMP arrest Minor following a student stabbing in Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP arrested a minor following another stabbing of a student during an altercation off the school grounds on Thursday. According to the RCMP, Authorities where called to Lindsay Thurber Comp...
Jun 15, 2023 RCMP Car (Photo Submitted)
National Indigenous History Month at Legacy Park in Fort Saskatchewan on June 24th
The Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association will be hosting their National Indigenous History Month event at Legacy Park on June 24 at 11 AM- 2 P.M. CFWE spoke with Lana Santana, founder and execu...
Jun 15, 2023 Lana Santana, founder and executive director &program manager of Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural association (Photo Credits - Lana Santana)
