Category Archives: Local News

Alzheimer's Awareness Month
It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada. And CFWE talks with Arlene Huhn, Vice-President from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories about Alzheimer's Awareness Month and more. ...
Johanna Luna Jan 07, 2026

Kryla Ukrainian Dance Club in Bonnyville to Host Malanka Celebration
The Annual Malanka Celebration will be held at the Bonnyville Centennial Centre in the Field House on January 17. Susan Paquin, Executive Board Member with the club, tells CFWE that it is a way...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 07, 2026

Daysland Concert Series to Continue in 2026
The Daysland Concert Series, presented by the Daysland and District Cultural Arts Society, will continue with four additional performances in 2026 at the Palace Theatre. The first two concerts of the ...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 06, 2026

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation files claim over separatist petition
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Alberta has filed a legal claim regarding the approval of a separatist petition in Alberta, arguing that any move toward separation from Canada cannot proceed without ...
Darrell Stranger Jan 06, 2026 A statement from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.

Deep Freeze Festival Returns with 'Under the Stars' Winter Celebration
Edmonton's Deep Freeze Festival is set to return for January 17-18, turning the city into a celebration of winter with arts, culture, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Jesse Cunningham, pro...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 06, 2026

New Indoor Golf Simulator Opens Up in Lloydminster
A new indoor golf simulator located on 48 Street called In 2 Golf has been operating in the border city since early December, and the response from the community has been amazing. Marc Blanchet...
Jackson Fontaine Jan 05, 2026

Grande Prairie Gears Up to Embrace Grande North Winter Festival
Grande Prairie is set to celebrate the season with the upcoming Grande North Winter Festival, bringing winter fun, family-friendly activities, and community spirit to the city for January 9-11 through...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Jan 05, 2026

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta, Corporal Troy Savinkoff
The Fort Vermillion RCMP received a report from a complainant reporting that a woman had escaped from a possible kidnapping yesterday at 5:13 p.m in Tall Cree Nation. The complainant told the police i...
Johanna Luna Jan 05, 2026

Load limit increases on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road
The load limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road has been increased to 15,000 kilograms. This will allow heavier vehicles to begin using the route. Vehicles exceeding the limit must stay off the winte...
Brooklin Brittain Jan 05, 2026

Canada-wide warrant issued for inmate following New Year's escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public's assistance in locating a male inmate who allegedly escaped from the custody of the Stan Daniels Healing Centre on New Year's Day. At approxima...
Darrell Stranger Jan 05, 2026 Police are looking for Shelby Crane, 33, after he escaped the Stan Daniels Healing Centre in Edmonton on New Year's Day. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service










