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• Whitecourt RCMP searching for missing child at Rotary Park

  Police advise the public to stay clear of the area

• Washout on Icefields Parkway causes lane closure, delays

  Drivers can check 511 Alberta to stay up to date with the current conditions

• Ground-penetrating radar search begins at Blue Quills University

  Phase 1 began Tuesday and will start the very long process of searching for unmarked burial sites.

• Cambridge Bay wrestler wins 1st ever medal — gold — for Nunavut at Canada Summer Games

  Avalak dedicated his fight to his late brother, Joanasie, whose birthday was five days ago. "I know you're watching over me and I love you brother," he said.

• West Edmonton Mall needs help naming new sea lion pup

  “This was an extremely special moment for the Marine Life team, and for worldwide conservation programs as a whole. Sea Lions are at risk in their respective natural habitat due to the effects of climate change and human encroachment,"

• Blue Quills University publishes five Robert Munsch books translated into Indigenous languages

  "These are books that the children and parents have grown up with, and now to have it in our Indigenous languages is such a buzz of excitement," - Tina Wellman, language resource developer at Blue Quills University

• Professor donates over 150 Indigenous artifacts to Portage College

  "We really want to encourage folks to have the opportunity to experience Indigenous art, and the stunning beauty and unbelievable skill and craftsmanship that goes into the pieces, and to engage into dialogue and conversation, and to be inspired." Donna Feledichuk, vice president of Academic and research at Portage College

• One person is dead, another injured after St. Paul RCMP shooting

  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been directed to investigate this case

• Alberta Métis conclude historic Assembly advancing self-government

  Over 55,000 Métis Citizens will vote on the Constitution this Fall

• Local Indigenous woman in Pow Wow Pitch competition semi finals

  "The Pow Wow Pitch is an amazing experience, and if you have an Indigenous opportunity that you want to pitch, next year I think you should absolutely pitch it. It's worth it, it makes you think what your business is, and it's an excellent opportunity. There is an amazing community behind it, I highly recommend." Kimberly Kayman, executive director of Quest Accommodation

• Alberta Indigenous Games 2022 returns with bigger numbers

  "It's so cool, gathering at the games is culture, and it's healing. It's so powerful." - Jacob Hendy, executive director of Alberta Indigenous Games

• $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques dating back to 1998: Says CRA

  The federal agency says it has approximately $1.4 billion worth of uncashed cheques in its coffers that have accumulated over the years, with some dating back to 1998.

• Alberta's unemployment continues to decrease

  The unemployment rate is the lowest on record with comparable data going back to 1976.

• 59 bison dead in Wood Buffalo National Park

  The cause of death is likely caused by an anthrax outbreak

• Applications for the 2022-23 Aboriginal Business Investment Fund are now open

  The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund helps Indigenous community-owned businesses capitalize on business development opportunities to improve socio-economic outcomes.

• Winnipeg artist shares stories of Indigenous elders with his books

  Gerald Kuehl was in Winnipeg taking photo's at Manito Ahbee for his visions of sharing Indigenous culture and stories through his pencil drawings

• Pope Francis apologizes for the Catholic Church's involvement in the residential school system

  If you are a former residential school student in distress, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419, or the Indian Residential School Survivors Society toll free line at 1-800-721-0066.

• Kendra Fequet hopes to share culture and knowledge with new dreamcatcher business

  With hopes of re-connecting with her Indigenous background, Kendra has started to create Dreamcatchers.

• Calgary Hitmen show off "Every Child Matters" Jersey

  “I’m so proud of the jersey and what the game has turned into, all aspects, I always say it’s more than just a hockey game,” - Siksika Health CEO, Dr. Tyler White.

• Moccasins for Markers Campaign Underway

  Bonnie McGilvery Pasqua is the creator of the group and would like to tell her story through Moccasins

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