Category Archives: Local News
Communities affected by wildfire will get support from Alberta
The province of Alberta will be making $175 million available to municipalities and Metis settlements affected by the wildfires. More than 1.4 million hectares of land burned in wildfires in Alberta b...
Jul 04, 2023
High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow looks to heal the community in the wildfire aftermath
The town of High Prairie is getting ready to host their annual Pow Wow event on July 15th. CFWE spoke with Wendy Goulet, Co-chair for the High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow. She talks about what people ...
Jul 04, 2023 High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow logo (Photo Credits - High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow)
RoseAnne Archibald issues call for reinstatement after removal as AFN national chief
RoseAnne Archibald is calling on supporters to tell their chiefs and councils to reinstate her after she was voted out as national chief of the Assembly of First Nations last week. In a five minute vi...
Jul 04, 2023 RoseAnne Archibald, former AFN National Chief (Photo Submitted)
Athletes from 756 Indigenous nations to compete at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games
When the opening ceremony to the North American Indigenous Games kicks off at Halifax's Scotiabank Centre on July 16, 2023, it will not only mark the start of one of the largest sporting events...
Jul 03, 2023
19 year old tragically dies after incident at Southern Alberta Rodeo
A young Bull rider from Central Alberta has died after being injured in the yrhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation over the weekend. The Ermineskin Cree Nation of Maskwacis identified him as 19 year...
Jul 03, 2023 Seth Saulteaux was competing at the four-day Mini Thni Rodeo, a qualifying event for the Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas next October
CRA issuing one-time grocery rebate payment on July 5
The Canada Revenue Agency will be issuing the long-promised "grocery rebate" payments to eligible Canadians on July 5. The one time rebate is set to roll out to approximately 11 million low and...
Jul 02, 2023
Fire at Lac La Biche church prompts RCMP investigation
Police are investigating after a church in Lac La Biche was damaged by fire on Canada Day, but say it is too early to determine the cause. Emergency crews responded to a fire at St. Andrew's An...
Jul 01, 2023
Tornado strikes north of Calgary
A tornado struck Mountain View County near Didsbury Saturday afternoon, damaging a number of homes. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning at 1:50 p.m. local time, with meteorologists trac...
Jul 01, 2023 Tornado near Didsbury on July 1st - Twitter
Blue-green algae plagues Alberta lakes
Blue-green algae that is blooming in Alberta lakes has some researchers in the province concerned. Recent precipitation combined with hot temperatures are resulting in ideal conditions for cyanobacter...
Jun 30, 2023
Plumes of Smoke visible in Fort Chipewyan not a threat: Alberta Wildfire
People in and around Fort Chipewyan may see plumes of smoke over the next few days. Alberta Wildfire says the plume is from some growth on the north-east flank of the Rocky River Fire, but it d...
Jun 30, 2023 File Photo: Alberta Wildfire
