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…
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Coal policy reinstatement doesn’t impact planned Grassy Mountain mine
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta government announced on Feb. 8 that it’s backtracking on its removal of the province’s…
Alberta backsteps and reinstates Coal Policy but protections still fall short
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In May 2020, the Alberta Government announced that they were removing blanket environmental protections – particularly…
Chief Bruneau: Papaschase First Nation should be part of the Edmonton Urban Reserve discussions
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Papaschase Nehiyawak First Nation is seeking to be included in the City of Edmonton’s plans…
First Nation Company assists with facemask donations across Western Treaty 6 Territory
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Saddle Lake Smoke-Eaters LP, an on-reserve company in Saddle Lake Cree Nation, recently donated 120,000 facemasks…
Alberta expands self-isolation hotel initiative to include First Nations and rural communities
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – All Albertans, including First Nations living on and off reserve, are now eligible to receive financial…
Despite vaccine shortages, Alberta will ease COVID restrictions on restaurants, gyms and kids’ sports
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – For the next four weeks, Canada’s vaccine deliveries will be cut in half with up to…
Grassy Mountain debate pits band leadership against people
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – While opposition continues to mount against the controversial Grassy Mountain coal project that will create open-pit…
BC Couple sneak into Beaver Creek, Yukon to get Moderna vaccination
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Husband and wife Rodney Baker, 55, and Ekaterina Baker, 32, were ticketed and charged in Whitehorse…
Elder Tom Snow – A healing journey
By Dale Ladouceur, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – I first met Elder Snow a few years ago, jumping at the chance to go Sweetgrass…