Category Archives: Local News
Alberta separation needs First Nations' permission, says AFN national chief
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says Alberta separatists will not be taking treaty land. Speaking at an AFN conference on Tuesday in Calgary, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak again denounce...
Feb 10, 2026 National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak delivers opening remarks to the Assembly of First Nations at their Annual Natural Resources Forum in Calgary on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation hosts Indigenous Wellbeing Conference at the River Cree
The Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is hosting the Indigenous Wellbeing Conference on February 18-20, 2026 at the River Cree Resort in Enoch, Canada. Guest speakers is Dr. Rebecca Sockbeson, Ashley Calling...
Feb 10, 2026
Food Inflation according to the Bank of Canada
Food inflation in Canada has risen according to the Bank of Canada. Canada has recorded the highest rate of food inflation in December 2025 according to government data. Food prices rose by 6.2% in De...
Feb 09, 2026
RCMP Launch 'Operation Cold Start' to Prevent Winter Auto Theft
The RCMP have launched 'Operation Cold Start,' a winter crime-prevention effort targeting unattended and idling vehicles. Officers across the province of Alberta are patrolling communities, reminding ...
Feb 09, 2026 RCMP: file photo
City of Edmonton Gears up to Host Nîcimos (Sweetheart) Round Dance
The City of Edmonton is gearing up to host the Ncimos (Sweetheart) Round Dance on February 13. Kicking off at 6 p.m, the Ncimos (Sweetheart) Round Dance will celebrate healing, kinship, and honoring f...
Feb 09, 2026
Lloydminster Lakeland College Set to Host Day of Indigenous Storytelling
Lakeland College in Lloydminster is set to host a day of Indigenous Storytelling on February 12, bringing together Knowledge Keepers and Storytellers for a full day of cultural teachings. The event at...
Feb 09, 2026
1 dead, 6 seriously injured after charter bus rollover on northern Alberta highway
A church says one of its members died and several others were injured after the bus they were on lost control, rolled over and ejected children and adults on a northern Alberta highway Saturday night....
Feb 08, 2026
City of Red Deer opens New Warming Shelter
The City of Red Deer will open a new overnight warming space on February 9. This temporary facility will provide overnight safety, warmth, food, and basic medical support until the end of March. ...
Feb 06, 2026
Stories of the Land: Gathering, Listening, and Sharing in Winter at Edmonton Libraries
Stories of the Land is a digital series kicking off today until February 16, 2026 hosted by Edmonton Library and across Alberta with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members. Storytelling help...
Feb 06, 2026
I Am Eagle Announced as Featured Work at SkirtsAFire Festival
SkirtsAFire Festival has announced I Am Eagle by Indigenous artist Matricia Bauer as a featured work for its 2026 lineup, with performances set for March 6 & 7 at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre. Ma...
Feb 06, 2026
