Category Archives: Local News
Métis Week to Kick off Province Wide with Commemorative Walk
Mtis Week will be kicking off this Saturday - a time to honor the history, culture, and lasting contributions of the Mtis people. Communities are gathering to celebrate with ceremonies, music, and sto...
Nov 12, 2025 Louis Riel Commemorative Walk for Metis Week (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
ESQUAO Igniteindigenous Youth Empowerment & Employment Conference
Esquao conference aims to inspire and empower youth and young adults preparing them with the confidence and enthusiasm to enter or re-enter the workforce. Indigenous women thrive as beautiful leaders,...
Nov 12, 2025
Veterans Memorial Crosswalks Painted in Stony Plain
Two new Veterans Memorial Crosswalks have been painted in Stony Plain to honour those who have served and sacrificed for Canada. The crosswalks are located at the intersection of Veteran's Boulevard a...
Nov 10, 2025
Police in Northern Alberta investigate shooting near Peace River
Two people have been sent to hospital after a Saturday morning shooting in Simon Lake. Mounties received a report of shots fired at Simon Lake, a reserve part of Woodland Cree Nation, shortly after 10...
Nov 10, 2025
Lac La Biche Legion Prepares to Honour Heroes on Remembrance Day
The Royal Canadian Legion in Lac La Biche is preparing to honor Canada's heroes this Remembrance Day. Community members are invited to gather and pay tribute to those who served and made the ultimate ...
Nov 10, 2025
RMWB's Santa's Anonymous campaign launches this week
The 41st annual Santa's Anonymous Campaign at Father Patrick Mercredi High School in Fort McMurray helps hundreds of families across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo celebrate Christmas. The ...
Nov 10, 2025
Boil Water Advisory lifted for hamlet of Fort Chipewyan
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, confirming that tap water is safe to drink and meets Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. Resi...
Nov 09, 2025
Samson Cree Nation Breaks Ground on New Nipisi Gardens Rodeo Grounds
Samson Cree Nation Chief and Council gathered to mark the groundbreaking of their new rodeo grounds, known as Nipisi Gardens. Chief Vern Saddleback spoke about how this project represents one step for...
Nov 07, 2025 Groundbreaking ceremony of the Nipisi Gardens in Samson Cree Nation (Photo Submitted)
Making a difference with Patrick Buffalo, "Healing with Horses"
Patrick Buffalo is making an impact in his community with his unique horse therapy sessions in Maskwacis and around the world. Buffalo said his teaching focuses on his original model of connection bet...
Nov 07, 2025
Hockey Canada unveils jerseys for 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy
Hockey Canada has unveiled its jerseys for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy. Members of Canada's women's, men's and para hockey teams will have two uniform options - a white ...
Nov 07, 2025 The new 2026 Team Canada Olympic and Paralympic hockey jersey is shown in this undated composite of handout photos. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Hockey Canada Images
