Category Archives: Staff Blogs

It's Mental Health week in Canada
This May 5-11, the CMHA is encouraging people across Canada to look beyond the surface and see the whole person. By embracing honesty and vulnerability, we open the door to deeper connections and the ...
Sean Burke May 09, 2025

May 5 is "Red Dress Day"
Red Dress Day, observed annually on May 5th, is a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in Canada. It was inspired by Mtis artist ...
Sean Burke May 05, 2025

Edmonton Oilers fan goes viral on TikTok
As the Edmonton Oilers make fans happy by making the Stanley Cup Playoffs again this year, certain fans are showing their appreciation on TikTok. Adam Zuniga, @zusports10 on TikTok, has gone viral on ...
Brooklin Brittain May 02, 2025

Metis Heritage Days goes May 9-11 at the Bold Centre in Lac La Biche
Metis Heritage Days, May 9-11 in Lac La Biche. Events include The Metis Heritage Cup, Talent Show, Honouring Moms Weekend Breakfast and a Farmers and Artisans Market. Sean spoke with Best Peterson to ...
Sean Burke Apr 28, 2025

"Red River Gold" with Ross "Memphis" Pambrun debuts May 5 at 9:30pm ET on APTN
Red River Gold is a new APTN series directed by Saxon de Cocq, Berkley Brady and Sam Karney. It follows Mtis treasure seekers as they hunt for $2 million in lost British gold coins that are said to ha...
Sean Burke Apr 25, 2025

Alee has a NEW single called "I would've stayed"
Standing at an elegant 5'10", country recording artist Alee has been blessed with a different perspective her whole life. Her journey began as a classical pianist and dancer before finding herself in ...
Sean Burke Apr 22, 2025

The Pay it Forward with Football "Family Fun Bowl Fundraiser" is coming up May 10
Pay it Forward with Football gives back to our community through the game of football and random acts of kindness. The game of football has given our family so much and we have created a lot of memori...
Sean Burke Apr 22, 2025

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Bob Carpenter Speaks on 'All The Good Times' Farwell Tour
Legendary Country-Folk Group The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is celebrating an incredible 58 years of music with their All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour, making stops in Edmonton (May 2), Fort McMurray...
Apr 17, 2025 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Photo Submitted)

Advance Voting for the Federal Election Begins Friday
Advance voting for the 45th federal general election will take place on Friday April 18; Saturday April 19; Sunday April 20; and Monday April 21. Advance polls are open each day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ...
Digital News Apr 16, 2025

Fraud Alert: Bull/Sell Scams and Parking Lot Gold Scams
"Bull/sell scams," often used in the context of online buy and sell platforms, involve deceptive tactics used to trick individuals into handing over money or personal information. These scams can take...
Sean Burke Apr 15, 2025













