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• PSBAA Truth and Reconciliation Award: Merle Patenaude

  "Merle is relentless in ensuring that students have what they need to achieve and earn their success. She knows each and every student and pushes them towards success"

• Fort Chipewyan resident charged with drug trafficking

  “ A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia,” RCMP said in a statement.

• Edmonton Elks orange shirt available for purchase in support of Spirit North

  The campaign is part of the Elks organizational commitment to advancing reconciliation, as guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s work

• Excavation work continues at former Camsell Hospital site in Edmonton

  “The kids called it ‘the spike needle,’ and you’d get it [just right] above your knee. And that was very painful because it’s not only the size of the needle,” Bruno says. 

• Foegele nets his first with Edmonton as the Oilers beat the Coyotes

  Edmonton remains perfect on the year

• Kapawe'no First Nation finishes first phase of search at former residential school site

  The University of Alberta's archeology lead the project and stated the report on the findings should be completed by the end of the year.

• 2021 Canadian Finals Rodeo returning to Red Deer

  CFR47 will take place at Westerner Park in Red Deer from Nov. 3-7

• Canada's National Women's Hockey Team unveils Schedule

  Rivalry Series returns; schedule also features games against Finland, PWHPA all-stars and Junior A clubs

• Rocky Mountain House earthquake upgraded to 5.0 magnitude

  According to EQ Canada, the quake had a depth of 10 km . No reports of damage, people there say they could feel light shaking after it struck at 9:23 pm

• Fog advisory issued for Grande Prairie area

  "Dense fog has formed over western Alberta, particularly over Highway 40, and is expected to continue before dissipating Thursday morning"

• Police investigating after tipi set on fire in Smoky Lake County

  Vilna School serves communities in Smoky Lake County, along with Whitefish (Goodfish) Lake First Nation and Saddle Lake Cree Nation

• First look at First Nations family on Family Feud Canada

  Family Feud Canada is almost back with a brand new season of families from all across Canada competing to take home up to $30,000.

• Former Federal Day School Attendees Can Access New Support to Help File Legal Claims

  The deadline to submit a claim is July 13th, 2022

• Winning ticket was sold for Tuesday's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot in the Prairie's

  "In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail"

• First full moon of autumn - Oct 20th 2021

  The Hunter's Moon rises tonight, marking the first full moon of the fall season

• Look up under the Tawatinâ bridge to see creations within the creatures there

  “We’re just really excited about this artwork.. you know the significance of the bridge, and the amount of work that the artist has done is just phenomenal...I think it’s going to be fantastic! I can’t wait to see it completed.” David Turnbull, Director of Public Art and Conservation

• Dr. Evan Adams joins the Morning Show to provide a COVID-19 Update

  Dr. Adams explained the importance of socializing to avoid "Pandemic Fatigue"

• Chief Greg Desjarlais appointed Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations

  The Grand Chief is the spokesperson for the 16 Nations that make up Treaty 6

• Alberta children under 12 are one step closer to Covid-19 Vaccination

  Alberta is taking registrations from parents for children aged five to 11, who remain too young for any vaccines approved in Canada.

• Corb Lund re-releases Song Against Coal Development in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains

  “In light of the past year’s developments regarding open pit coal mining here in Alberta, I have come together with some of Alberta’s greatest country music veterans to release a new version of ‘This is My Prairie,’ a song I wrote many years ago"

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