Author Archives: Daniel Barker-Tremblay

Can Man Dan Hosts Annual Toy and Food Drive
Can Man Dan Toy and Food Drive is underway at Toy's R Us at Gateway Boulevard in Edmonton. Dan Johnstone will camp in a box truck until 6 PM on December 8, with the goal of reaching 50,000 dollars wor...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Dec 06, 2024 Can Man Dan with CFWE's Daniel Barker-Tremblay at the Toy and Food Drive (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Butterdome Craft Sale Showcases Local Artisans and Holiday Treasures
Alberta's largest craft show returns inside the University of Alberta's Butterdome for the annual craft sale, which is set to feature over 200 artisans from across Canada. Davis Ladouceur, organizer o...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Dec 05, 2024 Butterdome Craft Sale (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Salvation Army Kettles see Holiday Donation Surge Through tap Option
During the season of giving, the Salvation Army is seeing an uptick of donations through their 'Tap to Give' campaign at select Christmas Kettles. Major Al Hoeft, Divisional Secretary for Public Relat...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Dec 05, 2024 Salvation Army 'Tap to Give' Kettle (Photo Submitted)

Heart Lake First Nation gets New Outdoor Rink and $10K in Hockey Gear
Heart Lake First Nation is celebrating the opening of a brand-new outdoor hockey rink, complete with a $10,000 donation of hockey equipment from All Nations Hockey and Development's Mason Mitchell and...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Dec 04, 2024 Mary Mitchell in front of the newly built outdoor hockey rink (Photo Submitted)

Students 'Stuff A Bus' to Help Those in Need Ahead of the Holidays
Students from three division schools are spreading some of the holiday cheer by helping those in need by donating non-perishable food items for the 'Stuff A Bus' Campaign. Between the three schools (R...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Dec 03, 2024 Students at Richard Secord School giving bags of donated food to 'Stuff A Bus' (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Mayerthorpe RCMP Second Annual Fallen 4 Memorial Game Approaches
The RCMP and the Mayerthorpe Hockey Association is gearing up to host the second annual Fallen 4 Memorial Game on December 7 inside the Dick Granley Arena. First responders will be playing against min...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Nov 29, 2024 Mayerthorpe RCMP Officers at the Fallen 4 Memorial Hockey Game (Photo Submitted)

City of Cold Lake Gears up for Santa Clause Parade
The City of Cold Lake's Santa Clause Parade returns on November 29 to bring on the holiday cheer, where 45 floats will be showcased to spread the Christmas cheer. Katie Pankhurst, Community event prog...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Nov 28, 2024 City of Cold Lake Santa Clause Parade

'Stuff A Cruiser' Returns to Aid Edmonton Food Banks This Holiday Season
With Food Banks at dire straits from a high demand for food hampers, the Stuff A Cruiser returns to support those in need in correlation with the 30th Annual Stuff A Bus. Stuff a Cruiser Transit Peace...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Nov 27, 2024 'Stuff A Cruiser' in front of the Meadows Save on Foods in Edmonton (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

First Nations 'Leading the Way' Hosted inside Edmonton Convention Centre
The annual First Nations Leading the Way Gathering is underway at Edmonton Convention Centre from November 26-28 where First Nations from across Canada will gather and learn in moving beyond the India...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Nov 26, 2024 First Nations 'Leading the Way' event inside the Edmonton Convention Centre (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

FSCA Seeks Donations for Upcoming 'Gifts for Grandparents' in Red Deer
Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) Gifts for Grandparents returns to Red Deer, where community members can donate items to create gift packages that will be given to isolated seniors. Judy Scot...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Nov 26, 2024 Gifts for Grandparents Red Deer Gift Bags (Photo Credits - FSCA)