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cjwe. ca > 05/12/2026 > okotoks-films-festival-returns-this-june

Okotoks Film Festival Returns This June

10+ hour, 22+ min ago  (105+ words) cjwe. ca The Okotoks Film Festival will take place from June 4-13. This 10-day event features films, workshops, and galas organized by the Okotoks Film Society. Katie Fournell, Festival Director for the event, tells CJWE that people will see some films…...

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cjwe. ca > 05/12/2026 > de-colonizing-reality-tv-the-gift-a-new-series-filmed-in-alberta-looks-to-empower-creatives

De-Colonizing Reality TV: The Gift " A New Series Filmed in Alberta Looks to Empower Creatives

13+ hour, 59+ min ago  (289+ words) The Control Room on The Gift Source: The Gift The Gift is a new reality series filmed in the luxurious Azuridge Estate in Priddis, Alberta, and features 12 up-and-coming creatively gifted contestants, all vying for a $100, 000 gift, from matron of the…...

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cjwe. ca > 05/12/2026 > local-film-legend-will-be-marshalling-little-britches-parade

Local film legend will be marshalling Little Britches Parade

13+ hour, 22+ min ago  (280+ words) A local film legend, with ties to big name westerns, will be marshalling the Little Britches Parade in High River this weekend. Legendary Alberta stuntman and animal wrangler, John Scott, has been part of major westerns, such as Clint Eastwood's…...

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cjwe. ca > 05/07/2026 > nikka-yuko-japanese-graden-opens-up-for-spring

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Opens Up for Spring

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (97+ words) cjwe. ca The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden officially opened for spring on May 7, offering residents a chance to experience Japanese culture in Lethbridge. Eric Granson, the Marketing and Sales Manager at the garden, tells CJWE that the city has the…...

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cjwe. ca > 05/06/2026 > new-date-announced-for-lead-by-example-powwow-princess-pageant

New Date Announced for Lead by Example Powwow & Princess Pageant

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (182+ words) The Lead by Example Powwow is one that represents the perfect example of transforming pain into passion. The powwow is held annually in honour of Kristian Ayoungman, an Indigenous man who lost his life in a shooting in 2019. Kristian was…...

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cjwe. ca > 05/04/2026 > weekly-cultural-showcase-puts-premier-indigenous-dancers-centre-stage

Weekly Cultural Showcase Puts Premier Indigenous Dancers Centre Stage

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (92+ words) Head Smashed in Buffalo jump will be the weekly home to an event called Drumming and Dancing on the Plaza starting in July, all the way through until August. We spoke with Quinton Crow Shoe, member of the marketing and…...

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cjwe. ca > 05/01/2026 > hands-on-jewelry-workshop-launches-in-canmore

Hands-On Jewelry Workshop Launches in Canmore

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (130+ words) Example Necklace Source: Dawn Saunders Canmore Alberta will be the home of an upcoming Medallion Necklace Workshop. Participants will be able to make their own necklaces with materials provided like small hides, wood, paint, artificial claws and wood BURNING materials....

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cjwe. ca > 04/28/2026 > art-will-be-taking-over-the-forgotten-corners-of-downtown-okotoks

Art will be taking over the forgotten corners of downtown Okotoks

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (166+ words) Artwork made from "forgotten" materials will be taking over forgotten places in downtown Okotoks. The Town of Okotoks is hosting their annual Nooks & Crannies Festival, which will see artists create temporary, site-specific installations around the downtown core of Okotoks. Logan…...

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cjwe. ca > 04/27/2026 > call-for-submissions-will-see-plaques-placed-around-iconic-art-gallery

Call for submissions will see plaques placed around iconic art gallery

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (260+ words) The Leighton Art Centre, which was once home to artist Alfred Crocker (A. C.) Leighton, sits on 80 acres in the foothills south of Calgary, and has unobstructed views of the Rocky Mountains. Currently, they have a call for submissions, which will see…...

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cjwe. ca > 04/24/2026 > lethbridge-artist-turns-childhood-dream-into-pro-sports-mask-masterpieces

Lethbridge Artist Turns Childhood Dream Into Pro Sports Mask Masterpieces

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (179+ words) Brendan Stewart and Scott Wedgewood holding the completed mask The winners were Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood, affectionately named the "Lumber Yard, a name that Brendan used a source of inspiration for the mask. Scott wore the mask on the…...