Harry Rusk receives lifetime achievement award from Traditional Country Music Association
by Terry Lusty (ANNews) – Over the past half-century there have not been many Aboriginals who really made their mark in the country music industry….
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Dad’s Matter Too at Creating Hope Society
by John Copley (ANNews) – On August 26, Edmonton-based Creating Hope Society (CHS) held the organization’s First Annual Golf Tournament with the theme “Dad’s Matter…
Jody Wilson-Raybould: Liberal candidate in Vancouver-Granville
by John Copley Jody Wilson-Raybould is on the campaign trail once again, but this time the former crown prosecutor, treaty commissioner and Assembly of First…
Mrs. Universe: It’s time for Stephen Harper to go!
by John Copley – There’s an old saying that dictates: the bigger you are, the harder you fall, but in the case of Ashley Burnham,…
Artists invited to submit portfolios for new YEG Aboriginal Art Park: Deadline Sept. 28
by John Copley – If you are a professional Canadian Aboriginal artist you might want to take advantage of a new and exciting challenge, but…
New mural unveiled in Edmonton Centre
by John Copley – The crowd was gathering, local musicians Dana Wylie and Kirsten Elliot were playing soft and beautiful background music and lunch was…
Bearclaw Gallery celebrates 40th Anniversary in Edmonton: Sept 26 – Oct 8
When Agnes Bugera opened the Bearclaw Gallery in Alberta’s capital back in 1975, it was one of the first art galleries of its kind. Today,…
Summer Highlights: Poundmaker’s Powwow Video of the Grand Entry
One of the absolute highlights of the 2015 Powwow Trail was the Poundmaker’s Powwow which took place August 1-2, 2015. Alberta Native News journalist John…
Calvin Vollrath delights the crowd at Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Calvin Vollrath is among the best known fiddlers on the continent; his name is synonymous with the success he’s gained working his way to the…
Canadian Forces Bold Eagle Program builds character and self-esteem
They marched in three columns; tidy and well-groomed, with uniforms pressed, boots polished, eyes looking straight ahead and a sense of pride and accomplishment beaming…