Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow Celebrates 40 Years at Clarke Stadium
The Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow celebrated their 40th year on the grounds of Clarke Stadium, where hundreds of dancers from across Alberta gathered in the anniversary of the Pow Wow event. Organizer Elizabeth Betty Letendra tells CFWE that it is a great feeling to have people come together for the 40th year, and ...
10h ago
West Edmonton Mall Hosts 'Love You Mama' Event by Kaleo Collective
West Edmonton Mall hosted the Kaleo Collective's 'Love You Mama' event in the Centre Stage of the Mall to celebrate Single Mothers and their Children ahead of Mother's Day. Layna Hayley, Founder of Kaleo Collective says the moms and their children have her whole heart, with the day having a special meaning to her from ...
11h ago
Edmonton Police's 'Cram A Cruiser' Event Supports Pregnancy Pathways
The Edmonton Police Service's 'Cram A Cruiser' event was held outside the Canadian Superstore on 137 Ave to support the Pregnancy Pathways from Radius Health. Edmonton Police Constable David Prandle says he's hopeful that the community takes away the thought of knowing that we are all in this together, and adds that he...
12h ago
Kingsway Mall Hosts 2nd Annual Spring Metis Market
The Spring Metis Market was held for a second year inside Kingsway Mall for Edmontonian's to celebrate the Metis Culture while supporting local businesses by purchasing hand-made beaded earrings and moccasins. Krista Leddy, Metis Artist and Consulting Artist for the Otipemisiwak Metis Government says it's wonderful to ...
13h ago
Fort McMurray, areas of Northern Alberta on evacuation alert and order due to nearby wildfires
Evacuation orders and alerts are being issued for residents in areas of northern Alberta, including Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, and Greenview. The evacuation alert for the entire city of Fort McMurray, as well as the Saprae Creek area, was issued Friday evening and urges people to be ready to leave. "At this ti...
17h ago
Smoke from Wildfires in Alberta, BC prompts air quality advisory for most of Northern & Central Alberta
A special air quality statement has been issued for the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke in northeastern British Columbia causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. The air quality health index in Edmonton is expected to peak at a 10+ (Very High Risk) by Saturday night, and then clear...
18h ago
Rocky Mountain High School hosts Indigenous gathering and celebration
On May 10, a celebration of Indigenous culture including powwow dancers and Métis jiggers was held at St. Dominic Catholic High School in Rocky Mountain House, with a host explaining to the audience the meaning behind the dances. Grade 12 student Daisy Smallboy organized the event, which also saw students from n...
May 11, 2024
Evacuation alert for Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek Estates due to out of Control wildfire
On Friday evening, an Evacuation Alert was issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek, due to nearby wildfire, MWF-017. At this time, an Evacuation Order has not been issued. This is an alert for residents in the affected area to be ready to leave on short notice. As of 8pm on Friday, the wildfire was approximately 25 k...
May 11, 2024
Feds Announce 25 Million in Funding for Elders Lodge in Enoch Cree Nation
The Government of Canada and Alberta announced an invest of 66 Million will be going towards affordable housing to help build 335 new housing units and 129 shelter beds for those in need of a home in Alberta. The investment is cost-matched by both governments thanks to the Canada - Alberta Bilateral Agreement under the...
May 10, 2024
Aurora Northern Lights show spectacular expected for Friday
Fingers crossed for clear conditions Friday night as the potential grows for widespread auroras across Canada. Widespread auroras are possible across most of Canada and a large swath of the U.S. on Friday night as forecasters expect a potent geomagnetic storm to kick off the weekend. This event ranks as a 'severe' G4 o...
May 10, 2024