Alberta announces updated vaccine rollout – ahead of schedule
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Government announced on March 4, 2020 that they will begin offering vaccination appointments to…
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ACWS study reveals positive impacts of women’s shelters
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On February 24, 2021 the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) released the findings of Project…
Avalanche warning in widespread area of Alberta and BC
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – If you’re heading to the mountains this weekend you should be aware that a special public…
Siksika Nation signs health MOU with the Alberta Government
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Feb. 23, the Siksika Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alberta Health Services…
Fort McKay Nations secure agreement with Alberta for Moose Lake Access Management
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Government and the Fort McKay First Nation have reached an agreement on an access…
Hate groups condemned for racist symbols at Alberta rallies – EPS claims no evidence of racist intent
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Saturday Feb. 20, hundreds of people gathered at the Alberta Legislature to protest COVID-19 restrictions,…
FNHMA town hall discusses anti-Indigenous racism in the health system
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Associate Clinical Professor and anesthesiologist at the University of Alberta Hospital, appeared on the…
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…
Knowledge Keeper Doreen Starr – An Acahkos Angel
By Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Knowledge Keeper Doreen Starr is a soft-spoken angel. Describing the elder this way may cause her…
Bradley Barton convicted of manslaughter in the 2011 death of Cindy Gladue
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter *Content Warning: This story includes graphic and disturbing details. (ANNews) – Bradley Barton has been found guilty of…