Category Archives: Staff Blogs

2024 CCMA Nominees Released
The 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards Nominees have been released. Jade Eagleson and Mackenzie Porter take the lead with six nominations each, with The Reklaws and Josh Ross with five each. Breakthro...
Digital News Jul 18, 2024

John's Journey walk set for Saturday July 20th
John's Journey is a walk for the memory of those who struggle with or have family and friends dealing with addiction, recovery, and mental health issues. John's Journey Walk is not to celebrate the en...
Digital News Jul 18, 2024

Cochrane set to host first Bow Valley Boot Stomp Festival Friday
With the Calgary Stampede wrapped up on Sunday July 14, many still have a need to dawn their cowboy boots and two-step to the sounds of country music. Residents in the Cochrane and surrounding area ar...
Digital News Jul 16, 2024

Mom Market set to go in Elkwater August 3 and 4th
The Mom Market was founded in 2019 and was started as an outlet to allow those in the Small Shop community to grow and promote their Small Businesses. Over the years the Collective has grown to suppor...
Digital News Jul 16, 2024

Tim Hortons Camp Day returns July 17 With Proceeds From Hot And Iced Coffees Donated To Foundation Camps
Tim Hortons Camp Day is back on July 17 with 100% of proceeds from hot and iced coffees donated to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, helping underserved youth reach their full potential. The missio...
Digital News Jul 12, 2024

In conversation with Neepin Auger at the Stampede Art Show
Through out the newly expanded BMO Centre at the Calgary Stampede, guest will see various pieces of art which shines a light on Calgary. With art from various disciplines including, paint, photography...
Digital News Jul 11, 2024 Photo of Neepin Auger at the Stampede Art Show

Miss Indian World Visits Uncle Trent at the Calgary Stampede
Kassie John was crowned Miss Indian World 2024 at the Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow, April 27, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kassie, DIN (Navajo) from Rock Point, Arizona. Kassie is 25 years old an...
Digital News Jul 10, 2024

First Nations Princess Margaret Hollaway speaks with CJWE at Elbow River Camp
Margaret Holloway of the Stoney Nakoda is a 22-year-old jingle dancer raised in the traditional ways of the Stoney values. She is the granddaughter of long time and respected Elders and Tipi Holders, ...
Digital News Jul 09, 2024 Photo of 2024 first Nations Princess Margaret Holloway
Stampede Parade
Photo by Keith Driver
Teagan Littlechief Makes History at the SCMA weekend with 2 Prestigious Awards
Teagan Littlechief, the powerhouse country rock artist known for her high-powered vocals, made history at the SCMA Weekend this June. Littlechief, a proud Cree woman, achieved two significant mileston...
Sean Burke Jul 08, 2024

Community Rallies to Support The Indigenous Grill After Vandalism at Siksika Nation Fair Pow Wow
During the Canada Day weekend, The Indigenous Grill participated in The Siksika Nation Fair Pow Wow. Unfortunately, they discovered that one of their tires had been slashed. Part-owner Dave Fayant exp...
Jul 05, 2024