Category Archives: Local News
27th annual CPKC Holiday Train rolls into Alberta
The Holiday Train rolls into Alberta on Sunday evening, with a stop in Provost at 50th Avenue & 46th Street. Enjoy live entertainment from Jade Eagleson & Teigen Gayse starting at 6pm O...
Dec 06, 2025
Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican collection return to Canada
First Nations, Inuit and Mtis leaders gathered at Montreal's airport Saturday to welcome home dozens of Indigenous artifacts released from the Vatican collection. "I give my love and respect to the la...
Dec 06, 2025
Dene Artist John Rombough "Picasso of the North"
John Rombough has been an Artist since he was six years old. He grew up in Sioux Lookout in Northern Ontario, Canada. Rombough is a self-taught contemporary woodland painter. He uses strong supporting...
Dec 05, 2025
3rd Annual Fallen 4 Memorial Hockey Game to take place in Mayerthorpe on Dec. 6
The game features first responders playing against local minor hockey coaches to raise funds for Mayerthorpe Hockey Association. RCMP Constable Tyler Gale tells CFWE the game is to remember the four o...
Dec 05, 2025
Youth Drop-in Art Program in Grande Prairie to continue on Saturday, Dec. 6
The Art Gallery is a free non-profit organization and has started to put on youth drop-in classes for youths aged 14 to 17. Garry Bradley, Education and Public Coordinator at the gallery tells CFWE th...
Dec 05, 2025
'Can Man Dan' Kicks off 15th Annual Holiday Campout to Support Local Children
Daniel Johnstone - better known as 'Can Man Dan' - is gearing up for his 15th annual winter campout outside Toys R Us on Gateway Boulevard from December 5-7, collecting toys and food to support local ...
Dec 05, 2025 Daniel 'Can Man Dan' Johnstone outside of his boxtruck to campout for food and toy donations at Toys R Us (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
New council in Alberta helping shape recovery-oriented care for Indigenous people
A new Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council will provide Indigenous advice, guidance and cultural insight to strengthen recovery-oriented care in Alberta. Alberta's government established the cou...
Dec 05, 2025 Minister Wilson (centre) with members of the Mental Health and Addiction Wisdom Council.
Courtesy: Alberta government
RCMP investigating fatal head-on collision involving SUV and school bus near Millet
A man is dead and police say no students were hurt after they responded to a report that an SUV crashed head-on with a school bus south of Edmonton. Mounties say the collision happened Thursday mornin...
Dec 04, 2025
2nd Annual Indigenous Holiday Market to take place at the TELUS World of Science
The TELUS World of Science is preparing to hosts it's annual Indigenous Holiday Market on Dec. 6 Libby Peltier, Indigenous Community Liaison at the TELUS World of Science tells CFWE people can expect ...
Dec 04, 2025
Making a difference with Askokewin Friendship Centre in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Askokewin Friendship Centre has been helping out the community for many years. Designing to improve the quality of life for all indigenous people. Executive Director Mel Turatus spoke with CFWE about ...
Dec 04, 2025
