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Jay Woodcroft to join Team Canada's coaching squad
As Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblaugh is enjoying his rookie NHL campaign, former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft has been assigned his newest assignment. Woodcroft was replaced by Oilers GM Ken Hol...
Apr 26, 2024 credit:ayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Indigenous Educators Conference Highlights Importance of Cultural Learning in Education
The 2024 Indigenous Educators Gathering took place in Edmonton this year in the Fantasyland Hotel banquet facilities. The event began in a good way with a pipe ceremony and grand entry attended by sev...
Apr 26, 2024 Indigenous Educators Gathering inside the Fantasyland Hotel Banquet (Photo Credits - Bill Leblanc)
Man rescued from burning balcony in downtown Edmonton
One person was rescued off the balcony of a burning building which took place yesterday afternoon. The call came in at 1:51 p.m. according to an Edmonton Fire media release at a building locate...
Apr 26, 2024
St. Paul RCMP officer charged with child sexual exploitation offences
An Alberta RCMP member has been charged with child sexual exploitation offences following an ALERT Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) investigation. Evan Peacock, a constable with the RCMP and statione...
Apr 26, 2024
Evacuation warning ends after Saprae Creek wildfire held
The wildfire burning near Saprae Creek in Northern Alberta is now considered under control. The blaze began on April 21st prompting an evacuation alert to be issued for Saprae Creek Estates. Al...
Apr 25, 2024 A wildfire burns west of Saprae Creek, as seen from the air, on April 21, 2024. Image by Alberta Wildfire
Grande Prairie Gears Up for the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Next month, The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships will be hosted in Grande Prairie. This is the first time the event will be held in Alberta on the Traditional Territory of Treaty...
Apr 25, 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Logo (Photo Submitted)
Arts on the Ave set to Host Indigenous Hand Drumming Circle
On April 28th, The Arts on the Ave is set to host the Indigenous Hand Drumming Circle inside the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse, as drop-ins are welcome for many to attend. Christy Morin, th...
Apr 25, 2024 Arts on the Ave Hand Drumming Circle in The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (Photo Submitted)
High Prairie Set to Host Annual Traditional Pow Wow
On May 4th, the High Prairie Aboriginal Interagency Committee hosts the High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow inside the High Prairie Sports Palace. CFWE spoke with High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow ...
Apr 25, 2024 High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow logo (Photo Credits - High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow)
174 inmates moved due to northern Alberta wildfires
More than 100 transported out of the Peace Regional Correctional Centre due to a wildfire burning 15km south of Peace River. RCMP say the fire was getting too close to the centre and the decision was ...
Apr 25, 2024
1 in custody following High risk situation in John D'Or Prairie
Residents of John D'Or Prairie in Northern Alberta were told to take shelter Thursday morning during a police operation. The shelter-in-place order was issued at 7:33 a.m. and lifted two hours ...
Apr 25, 2024
