Alberta News

Métis leaders fear some elders are being left out of early vaccination efforts

Some Métis leaders in Wood Buffalo fear they have been left out of Alberta’s vaccination plans because none of them have been incorporated as Métis settlements.
First Nations members add voice to public opposition of Alberta's coal plan

"There's not enough words in the English language to share how much this will impact First Nations; how much every time the land is destroyed, how much that that tears apart who we are as Niitsitapi," said Latasha Calf Robe.
Biden Reaffirms Tribal Sovereignty

As part of his racial and equality initiative, President Joe Biden on Monday signed a Presidential Memorandum that reaffirms tribal sovereignty through tribal consultation.
Five in Focus: Indigenous - Women in View Announces Selected Participants

“We want to amplify the voices of these incredible women, open doors to new opportunities and help them take the next step in their careers.”
Popular Bachelorette TV franchise coming to Alberta

Filming will begin in March at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
City of Grande Prairie Now Permitting Stick & Puck on Neighbourhood Rinks

The City believes this decision ensures the wide availability of outdoor leisure, athletic and recreational activities during the winter, especially during COVID-19 closures when outdoor play is at record levels, while still protecting neighbouring properties from potential damage
'Wolf moon' to light up the sky this week

It’s called the ‘wolf moon’ traditionally, due to the howling of wolves in midwinter when food is scarce
Grand Chief says education funding consultation was inadequate

Local First Nations are rejecting the proposed education funding regime for K-12 education in 2021-2022, according to Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Grand Chief Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker.
Edmonton's Hope Mission is urgent need of warm winter items

The not-for-profit provides basic and emergency care to more than 800 people each day
Edmonton shooting victim remembered as ‘kind, humble’ grandfather

The family of an Edmonton grandfather gunned down in his home say they are still struggling to understand what happened to him.
Man pictured wearing KKK-style hood at Alberta post office identified: RCMP

Two-and-a-half weeks after a photo of a person wearing a white hood at the Grimshaw, Alta., post office surfaced on social media, police say they believe they have identified the person in the photo.
Maskwacis man killed while walking along highway

Mounties are not expecting charges to follow.
'Very concerning': Alberta reports first case of COVID-19 variant without travel exposure

Alberta is expanding its capacity to test for COVID-19 variants as those cases tick up and officials believe one of the new strains was spread in community.
Indigenous leaders say Keystone cancellation a worrying sign for oilsands

Indigenous leaders in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo area say the recent cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline is a worrying sign for the oilsands and could hurt Indigenous investments.
Edmonton police warn about release of convicted sexual offender

The Edmonton Police Service has issued a warning about the release of Russell Sikyea, 37, a convicted sex offender who is living in the Edmonton area.
Canada Post Says Customers 'Should Expect Delays' After COVID-19 Outbreak This Month

182 employees have tested positive at one facility since Jan. 1
U of A student creates 3D-printed Cree syllabics kits to make learning Cree more accessible

The kits are to be used with a star chart, which teaches users how the pronunciation of each syllabic changes with different orientations
Indigenous Woman in life-threatening condition after abduction near Pigeon Lake

A woman is in hospital in serious condition after she was abducted from a home on the Cree Nation community of Pigeon Lake.
Indigenous filmmaker is calling for fines and jail time for those falsely claiming to be Indigenous

A popular Haida Nation filmmaker is trying to put an end to people falsely claiming to be Indigenous.
Mayor, councillor, First Nations speakers join NDP fight against Alberta coal plan

More than 250 people attended a virtual NDP town hall Thursday night to fight a UCP plan that would allow more coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.