Author Archives: Darrell Stranger

Residential school monument to be built in Fort Chipewyan
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has voted unanimously to erect a monument honouring Indigenous children who attended the Convent of Holy Angels Indian Residential School. The Holy Ang...
Darrell Stranger Jan 29, 2025 Convent of Holy Angels Indian Residential School around 1930

Indigenous sovereignty the focus of a new report featuring the voices and experiences of Indigenous youth
A new report by Deloitte Canada and Indigenous youth from across the country is putting a spotlight on Indigenous sovereignty. The report is titled 'Honouring Indigenous sovereignty toward a future of...
Darrell Stranger Jan 29, 2025

New art gallery focuses on reconnecting with family through culture and land
A new Indigenous art exhibit at the Mitchell Art Gallery in Edmonton explores reconnection with family and culture through relationships with land, water, and language. Art...
Darrell Stranger Jan 28, 2025

Large truck load to impact travel in Edmonton and surrounding area
Drivers travelling between Edmonton and Strathcona County may experience delays as a large, slow-moving load will move north from Edmonton starting on Saturday Jan. 25. The item being transported is a...
Darrell Stranger Jan 24, 2025 Valmedia / Depositphotos.com

Billboard campaign launched in hopes of finding missing Indigenous woman
The Edmonton Police service is renewing calls for help in finding missing 40-year-old Indigenous woman Jeannine Ermineskin. EPS have partnered with the Native Counselling Services of Alberta, REACH Ed...
Darrell Stranger Jan 22, 2025

New program offers education to Edmonton renters
The city of Edmonton has announced a new program geared towards helping renters find and keep housing. Called Rent Ready, free courses focus on tenant rights and responsibilities, budgeting, home main...
Darrell Stranger Jan 17, 2025

18th Annual Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival Set to Kick Off
Alberta Avenue is set to host Edmonton's first festival of the year with the return of Deep Freeze, a Byzantine Winter Festival that officially kicks off at noon on Saturday January 18th. The free, fu...
Darrell Stranger Jan 16, 2025 Ice sculptures are just one of many artist showcases at this year's festival

Alberta government launches new program monitoring repeat offenders
The Alberta government is implementing a new ankle monitoring program focused on repeat offenders. Through the program, offenders and accused who pose a public safety risk may be subject to 24-7 court...
Darrell Stranger Jan 16, 2025 The Alberta legislature in Edmonton THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation expressing concern over proposed AI data centre
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is raising concerns about an artificial intelligence project proposed to be built on their territory. The project, proposed by Kevin O'Leary and in partnership with the Munic...
Darrell Stranger Jan 15, 2025 Wonder Valley AI data centre









