Category Archives: Staff Blogs

Calgary Folk Music Festival's Block Heater is back for its 10th year
The 10th Annual Block Heater Music Festival returns February 14-15 2025, featuring performances from 18 different artists. The Festivals lineup includes renowned artists such as Kathleen Edward...
Digital News Nov 18, 2024

Winter is here... so are 3 tips for the season
"Oh the weather outside is frightful..." With snowfall starting early this morning and forecasted to continue into the afternoon, a high around freezing, and colder temperatures on the weekly f...
Nov 18, 2024 While the roads are slushy and icy, the view of fresh snow and frost is stunning.

Calgary Police Youth Foundation Holiday Toy Drive
This year, the Calgary Police Youth Foundation has a goal to collect 2,000 toy donations as part of our annual Kiki's Care Box Holiday Hamper campaign. These hampers will include a department s...
Digital News Nov 17, 2024

An Evening of Culture and Celebration
Join SafeLink Alberta on November 21st from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm at Spanky's Saloon for an event supporting World AIDS Day. This event is a night to honour the resiliency of those individuals most impacte...
Digital News Nov 14, 2024

The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede's 27th Annual Farmer's Market Christmas
November 15-16 is the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Farmers' Market Christmas! The hours are Friday November 15 noon - 8pm and Saturday November 16 9am-5pm. Admission is $2 for adults 12 &...
Digital News Nov 13, 2024

Two Feathers Night market set for this weekend in the Beltline
The Two Feather Indigenous Night Market will hold it's inaugural event this weekend at District in the Beltline. The Market will have over 20 Indigenous vendors and performances by traditional dancers...
Digital News Nov 13, 2024

Parcel, Shipping and Gift Card SCAMS and how to protect yourself
A package delivery scam often begins with a text message or email. The messages often indicate that a package or parcel is either on its way or there is some problem with your delivery, along with a l...
Sean Burke Nov 12, 2024

MNA President Andrea Sandmaier On Aboriginal Veterans Day & Metis Week
Madam President of the Metis Nation Within Alberta Andrea Sandmaier spoke with CJWE about what Aboriginal Veterans Day means to her, along with speaking on the many Metis that made the ultimate sacrif...
Digital News Nov 08, 2024 Metis Nation Within Alberta President Andrea Sandmaier (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Washboard Union set to take the stage at Grey eagle November 17th
The Washboard Union is bringing a stadium style tour to theatres across Canada. Uncle trent chatted with Aaron from the band to find out what the band has in store for fans when they hit the stage at ...
Digital News Nov 08, 2024

Native American Music Awards have announced their nominations
The Native American Music Awards is ready to celebrate and honor their most powerful voices with the announcement of the organization's 21st Annual Awards nominees. Commemorating National Native Ameri...
Digital News Nov 07, 2024