Category Archives: Local News

Inaugural Miss Indigenous Canada Competition to be held in July
The first ever Miss Indigenous Canada competition is scheduled for July 25th-27th 2024! Indigenous women across Canada, ages 18-30 will be able to send in applications starting mid march. The a...
Digital News Mar 10, 2024

Indigenous People's Experience showcases Storytelling Series
The Indigenous People's Experience in Fort Edmonton Park hosted the Indigenous Storytelling Series over the weekend, sharing the culture of the Cree, Dene and the Metis with community members. ...
Mar 09, 2024 Indigenous Peoples Experience in Fort Edmonton Park (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Team Alberta North prepares for the 2024 Arctic Winter Games
For more than 50 years, hundreds of athletes, coaches and supporters from the circumpolar north have gathered biennially to engage, compete and celebrate the culture of the Arctic. This year, t...
Digital News Mar 08, 2024

Edmonton International Judo Championship underway at West Edmonton Mall
The Edmonton International Judo Championships are underway at West Edmonton Mall's Ice Palace, where 1,250 athletes are competing in various age groups and skill levels. Mark Hicks, tournament ...
Mar 08, 2024 The Edmonton International Judo Championships (Photo Submitted)

MMIW Gathering Raises Awareness on Human Trafficking Crisis
Many gathered in solidarity for the National Day of Action in Churchill Square in Edmonton to bring awareness about human trafficking and the MMIW. CFWE Radio spoke with Earth Woman, organizer of the ...
Mar 08, 2024 MMIW Gathering in Churchill Square (Photo Credits - Bri Boucher)

Fort McKay and Suncor Sign MOU for Oil Sands Lease Development
Fort Mckay First Nation met with Suncor officials on Thursday morning to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding for developing oil sands on reserve lands. Chief of Fort McKay, Raymond P...
Digital News Mar 08, 2024 Raymond Powder, Chief of Fort McKay First Nation, announces the signing of a MOU for developing oil sands lease.

ICAA Hosts Youth Wellness Conference: Empowering the Next Generation
The Indigenous Congress of Alberta Association (ICAA) held it's Youth All-Around Wellness workshop event inside the Orange Hub, which featured five Indigenous guest speakers to help empower the youth....
Mar 08, 2024 ICAA All-Around Youth Conference inside the Orange Hub (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

McDavid secures his fourth 100 point season in a row, Oilers fall to Blue Jackets
The Edmonton Oilers couldn't find their groove Thursday night with a 4-2 loss on the road in Columbus. The loss gives Edmonton a 38-21-2 record on the season, good for 2nd in the Pacific Division, beh...
Digital News Mar 08, 2024

WNBA to play exhibition game in Edmonton
The Women's Basketball League (WNBA) will hold a pre-season game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm at Rogers Place on May 5, 2024 The game will feature Canadian nation...
Digital News Mar 07, 2024

Albertans given a break on youth sport fees with provincial program
The Government of Alberta announced that it has committed to giving $8 million to a program that helps make sports and recreational activities more accessible and affordable for Alberta youth. ...
Digital News Mar 06, 2024










