
Human Spiderweb enactment helped to tell Blackfoot Creation story
People were able to attend the Confluence Historic Site & Parkland today to learn about a Blackfoot Creation story, interconnectedness, and more. The Human Spiderweb Enactment is a living enactment of the Siksika creation story Ani to Pisi, which is a significant Blackfoot creation story that was passed down to Eld...
Mar 27, 2026

Medicine Hat Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub Sees Surge in Demand Ahead of Easter
The Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub in Medicine Hat is experiencing a sharp increase in demand as Easter approaches, with more families seeking support and donations of essential food items becoming increasingly needed to keep up with the growing number of clients. Melissa Mullis, Executive Director of the Root Cel...
Mar 27, 2026

Springtime draws bears out of their winter homes, prompting reminder from Banff National Park
Springtime heralds warm weather and bears start to waken from their winter sleep. Because of that, Banff National Park is reminding people heading out to the Rockies to be bear aware. As bears become more active and activity increases, temporary area closures may be put in place to protect the wildlife and visitors. Ac...
Mar 27, 2026

A protest in Piikani Nation will bring awareness about issues related to environmental rights
Piikani Nation is hosting a protest and community learning event this weekend. Piikani Nation has long-standing concerns about environmental issues, especially the degradation of its water resources. According to the Nation, those concerns have been largely ignored. Because of that, members of the Piikani Nation are ho...
Mar 26, 2026

Aprils Fools Day is Coming Up and Here Are Some Fun and Safe Pranks to Pull!
On Wednesday, April 1, you're going to want to be keeping your head on a swivel and stay alert... because April Fools is back, baby! The only prank I pulled was saying it was my birthday (one year) and although I got lots of love - Facebook wouldn't let me change my birthday date for a month! The joke was on me, I gues...
Mar 26, 2026

Following a snowy week, there is tons of fun to be had in Southern Alberta this weekend
There is plenty to do in Southern Alberta this weekend, following the snowfall this week. Let's take a look at what's happening in Southern Alberta this weekend: Friday, March 27: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Environmental Education Centre in Okotoks, people will be able to learn about Water Cycle as part of this week...
Mar 26, 2026

Applications Open for Calgary's Kensington Night Market
The Kensington Night Market in Calgary is now accepting vendor applications for its summer market. The event will be held on Kensington Road every Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Charlene Delisle, the owner of Delisle Marketing and Events, tells CJWE that the first market is set to take place on ...
Mar 26, 2026

Calgary Expo Gears Up to Return at Stampede Park with Pop Culture Celebration
Fans of comics, sci-fi, and gaming are gearing up for the return of the Calgary Expo, as the popular convention brings celebrity guests, cosplay, and exclusive events to Stampede Park from April 23-26. Becca Flynn, Marketing Manager with Fan Expo HQ for the Calgary Expo, highlights the event that will include a celebra...
Mar 26, 2026

Town of Okotoks is hosting a summit about building resilient communities
This April, the Town of Okotoks will be hosting a summit about building resilient communities. The Okotoks Living Systems Summit will be taking place at the Viking Rental Centre from April 13 to 15, which will bring together business leaders, non-profits, educators, and community changemakers to engage in a conversatio...
Mar 26, 2026

High volume of missing dog reports has caused a public service announcement in Siksika Nation
A high volume of missing dog reports has prompted a public service announcement. Siksika Animal Services is alerting the community to a recent spike in missing dog reports across the Nation. They are seeing more dogs disappearing from yards and homes, unsecured gates and open doors leading to dogs wandering off, dogs w...
Mar 25, 2026
