A conversation with dynamic entertainer Crystle Lightning
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lights! Camera! Action! Crystle Lightning has entered the room. All quiet on the set please, Annnnd…
April 2026
Feature artist for November 2025: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the November 2025 Alberta Native News is titled ‘Rider on the Shore’ by acclaimed First Nations…
Court of King’s Bench hears Sturgeon Lake’s arguments for separatist petition injunction
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) was in court Tuesday, April 7, in an effort to stop…
Feature artist for October 2025: Charles Hudson
(ANNews) – The vivid “Mother and Daughter” image on the cover of the October 2025 edition is a multi media painting by contemporary artist Charles…
Feature artist for September 2025: Rick Noname
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the September 2025 edition of Alberta Native News is by Cree artist Rick Noname. The use…
Feature artist for August 2025: John Rombough
(ANNews) – The beautiful art featured on the August 2025 cover of Alberta Native News is by Chipewyan Dene artist John Rombough. Rombough has a…
The Empire of Julie: How One First Nation Entrepreneur is Redefining Beauty and Business
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Julie Laflamme isn’t just building a business – she’s creating an empire rooted in identity, resilience,…
Understanding Gladue and the application of justice to Indigenous offenders
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Recently, the Gladue principles have drawn attention across Canada amid discussions on how justice is applied…
From Time Served to Time Invested: Phoebe Bull’s Evolution into Tattoo Artistry
by Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Phoebe Bull’s evolution into tattoo artistry didn’t follow a conventional path – it began behind bars,…
Indigenous groups criticize Canada-Alberta draft co-operation agreement to Impact Assessment Agency
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Several First Nations and Metis groups have joined Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) in voicing their…