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…
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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…
Louise Bernice Halfe is appointed Canada’s Parliamentary Poet
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Renowned writer Sky Dancer, otherwise known as Louise Bernice Halfe, is Canada’s ninth parliamentary poet laureate….
Alberta announces vaccine rollout – Seniors age 75+ can book their shots starting Feb. 24
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On Feb. 19, the Alberta Government announced that 46,800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be…
Edmonton Police show inhumane treatment of vulnerable people during freezing cold weather
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Edmonton Police Services made headlines this week when officers kicked homeless citizens out into the street…
Nagamo Publishing provides a new platform for Indigenous music makers
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Nagamo Publishing is the world’s first Indigenous-created production music library. It’s a joint project between broadcasting…
Provinces are reminded to consider urban Indigenous residents as priorities for vaccine roll-out
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On February 11, 2021 Jocelyn Formsma, Executive Director of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC),…
Alberta’s agreements with Northern First Nations sets parameters for development in sensitive areas
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In early February, the Alberta Government announced two projects in a seemingly new step towards conservationism…
Indigenous leaders say it’s time for a First Nation Governor General
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In the wake of former Governor General Julie Payette’s resignation, many First Nations are calling for…