Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay
Red Deer's 'Toys for Tickets' Returns, Turning Fines into Gifts
The City of Red Deer's Annual 'Toys for Ticket's' returns to ensure no child goes without a toy for the holidays, with all donations going towards the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Anyone who receives a ...
Nov 01, 2024 Red Deer's 'Toys for Tickets' poster (Photo Credits - City of Red Deer)
Strathcona County Gears Up for Annual Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy
The third annual Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy takes place in Strathcona County at Fire Station Six. This event is part of the Emergency Services' fundraising those affected by Muscular Dystroph...
Nov 01, 2024 Strathcona County Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy (Photo Credits - Strathcona County)
West Edmonton Mall Celebrates Halloween with Thrilling Trick-or-Treat Festival
West Edmonton Mall is set to host their Trick-or-Treat Festival that will see candy stations, and activities for families to enjoy while celebrating Halloween. Jennifer Harris, Guest Services Manager ...
Oct 31, 2024 WEM Trick-or-Treat Festival (Photo Submitted)
Peter Pond Mall Hosts Spooktacular Trick-Or-Treat Event for Halloween
Peter Pond Mall's Trick-Or-Treat Halloween event returns to Fort McMurray for families to enjoy tasty treats and activities. Shauna Hannam, Specialty Leasing Manager at Peter Pond Mall says she...
Oct 31, 2024 Peter Pond Mall Trick-or-Treat Poster (Photo Submitted)
Edmonton and First Nations Inspection Authority Partner to Speed up Permit Approvals
The City of Edmonton announced it's partnership with the First Nations Inspection Authority to aid in permit timelines and to ensure safer building practices in a path towards Reconciliation. First Na...
Oct 30, 2024 City of Edmonton and First Nations Inspection Authority partnership announcement at City Hall (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Treaty Representatives Welcome Governor General for First Official visit in Treaty No. 6 Territory
With representatives from Treaty No. 7 and No. 8 Territories, representatives from the Confederacy of No. 6 First Nations welcomed Canada's Governor General Mary Simon for her first official meeting. ...
Oct 30, 2024 Confederacy of Treaty No.6 First Nations Logo
Alberta RCMP Offer Safety Tips for Trick-O-Treaters
Alberta RCMP are offering safety tips for all that plan to trick-o-treat for this year's Halloween, whether it's checking the candy, wearing bright clothing and being bundled up for the weather condit...
Oct 29, 2024 Halloween Candy
Fort McKay Fire Hall Gears Up for Halloween Candy Handout
Fort McKay First Nation's Fire Department is hosting their second annual Halloween Candy Handout on October 31st at the Fort McKay Fire Hall. Shelley Cyprien, Spokesperson from the Fort McKay Fire Dep...
Oct 29, 2024 Fort McKay Fire Department Halloween Candy Handout (Photo Submitted)
Mustard Seed Locations Across Alberta Brace for Winter Demand Surge
As temperatures drop, the Mustard Seed locations are gearing up to meet a rising demand for warmth and shelter among houseless communities across the province of Alberta. With winter fast approaching,...
Oct 28, 2024
Boyle Street and EPCOR Raise $815K for New King Thunderbird Centre
Boyle Street Community Services and EPCOR announced that they have raised $815,000 for the build with Boyle Legacy Campaign in support of the new King Thunderbird Centre that will provide support serv...
Oct 28, 2024 The King Thunderbird Centre, known as okimaw peyesew kamik in Cree, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. It will be located at 10010 107A Ave. NW in Edmonton. Photo credit: Avonlea Photography
