Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay

Edmonton Transit set to adjust fare prices on February 1
Edmonton Transit Services announced that on February 1, transit fares will increase for most fare groups. The Edmonton City Council approved the fare adjustments as part of the 2023-26 Operating Budge...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 22, 2025 Arc Card (Photo Credits - ETS)

RCMP Launches 'Operation Cold Start' to Prevent Idling Vehicle Thefts
With temperatures plummeting and vehicles left idling to stay warm, the RCMP unveiled Operation Cold Start. From January 20 - 24, the proactive initiative aimed at curbing a surge in vehicle thefts du...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 21, 2025 RCMP: file photo

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Set to Unveil 'Faceless Doll Project' Exhibit
The 'Faceless Doll Project' began in June 2021 as a collaboration between the Pikiskwetan Mental Health program and the Wahkotowin Seniors program, initiated in response to the discovery of 215 unmark...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 15, 2025 'The Faceless Doll' Project display inside the Grande Prairie Arts Gallery (Photo Submitted)

Beaver Lake Cree MOTCCFW Gears Up for Round Dance
The Mamowe Opikihawasowin Tribal Chiefs and Family Services (MOTCCFS) Annual Round Dance is set to take place at the Beaver Lake Cree Nation Community Hall. Judy McGilvery, Case Work Supervisor with M...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 14, 2025 MOTCCFW Round Dance

Grande Prairie Gears Up for Winter Try-It Day
The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection's Winter Try-It Day returns on January 18 to showcase sports organizations across the region for the community's youth. Heather Llewellyn, Acting Executive...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 14, 2025 Grande Prairie Try - It Day event logo

Fort Saskatchewan Set to Host Annual 'Blue Monday Comedy' Special
The third Monday in January, often called Blue Monday, is a challenging time for many, marked by cold weather, post-holiday financial stress, and limited sunlight. To help beat the winter blues, the C...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 10, 2025 Blue Monday Comedy Special Poster

26 Charges Filed in Charity Motorcycle Ride Crash That Claimed 2 Alberta Lives and Injured 6
RCMP have filed charges against a man accused of driving an uninsured semi, while in possession of meth when the crash occurred between a convoy of charity motorcycle riders last summer on August 31. ...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 10, 2025 Laurent Isadore (Left) Tyler Duboski (Right)

Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week Kicks off inside Rogers Place
The Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week kicks off inside Rogers Place. The tournament is set for January 10-19, and 10,000+ players and 688 teams will compete across 24 arenas. There will be 914 games...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 08, 2025 Quikcard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week Logo (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Edmonton Firefighters Open Recruitment: Applications Now Open
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is calling on community-minded individuals to join in the ranks of becoming a recruit as an Edmonton Firefighter. Applications are now open to be accepted until January 3...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 07, 2025 Edmonton Firefighters Recruitment Poster

Fort Chipewyan Gears Up for Youth Career Fair
The Fort Chipewyan Youth Career Fair is set to be held inside the Mamwai Community Hall in Fort Chipewyan on January 15 from 11 AM - 3 PM, where employers will be on-site to connect with the youth on ...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 07, 2025 (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)