Bluesman Jim Guiboche touches people’s lives with great music
by Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Jim Guiboche has been a staple of the Edmonton blues scene for over thirty years. He…
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Covid restrictions are lifted and the Powwow Trail begins to resume “in person” at CLFN Treaty Days
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of the COVID health restrictions being completely lifted in Alberta, many events have…
Indigenous crafters elevate the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market
By Terry Lusty (ANNews) – The talented group of artists known as ‘I am Collective’ is gaining popularity in Edmonton and across Alberta. Located in…
Celebration National Indigenous Peoples Day virtually!
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Daily Indigenous life has been dark lately as the Residential School History of Canada has reared…
Treaty Six Contemporary Art Festival invites applications from Indigenous artists for Sept. event
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Treaty Six Contemporary, in association with the Edmonton Arts Council, has announced The Treaty Six…
Ethan Bear stands up against barrage of racist messages: “I’m proud of where I come from”
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Earlier this week the Edmonton Oilers completed their run in the 2021 NHL playoffs with a…
EPL announces 2021 Elder in Residence Jo-Ann Saddleback
Edmonton, AB, April 21, 2021 – The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is thrilled to announce Elder Jo-Ann Saddleback from the Saddle Lake Cree First Nation as…
Calgary arts community honours the memory of Amy Willier
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Early this year, Amy Willier — a Cree artisan and entrepreneur in Calgary — passed away…
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $250 K to Calgary based Indigenous Mentoring Society
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Colby Delorme, chair of the Calgary-based Influence Mentoring Society, announced recently that actors Ryan Reynolds and…
Grey Eagle Resort plans to launch Alberta’s largest drive-in event venue
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of Alberta’s public health orders – which have prohibited the hosting of large…