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Over 40 Bison from Elk Island National Park sent to Alaska in Restoration Transfer
More than 40 plains bison were carefully loaded onto transport trucks at Elk Island National Park as part of an ongoing efforts that supports bison conservation at home and abroad. Dale Kirkland, Supe...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Apr 13, 2026

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Gears Up for Annual Gala
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre has its 5th annual Grande Gathering Gala coming up on Saturday, April 18, at the Bonnetts Energy Centre. The event brings community members together to celebrate i...
Jackson Fontaine Apr 13, 2026

Special premiere of Film "Foster Child" screening with Cree subtitled version at the Dreamspeakers International Film Festival
The National Film Board of Canada presents a special premiere screening of the new Cree Language subtitled version of Foster Child at the Dreamspeakers International Film Festival on Saturday, April 1...
Johanna Luna Apr 10, 2026

Royal Alberta Museum Unveils Francophone Cultural Exhibit
The Royal Alberta Museum has launched a new temporary exhibit titled "Chez nous; la francophonie de l'Alberta," which highlights francophone culture and tells the story of French-speaking individuals ...
Jackson Fontaine Apr 10, 2026

YTC Gears Up to Host 'Honoring Our Treaties' Round Dance at River Cree
The Yellowhead Tribal Council is set to host the 'Honoring Our Treaties' Round Dance on April 11 at the River Cree Resort & Casino, inviting members to gather in celebration of culture, unity, and...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Apr 10, 2026

Nurses union wants weapons screening, officers, for Alberta hospitals due to violence
The president of the United Nurses of Alberta is calling for quicker installation of weapons scanners at urban hospitals, saying her members face "threats of violence almost daily." Heather Smith's ca...
Digital News Apr 10, 2026

Alberta to cover new tubeless insulin pump
Improvements are on the horizon for Albertans currently living with diabetes, as Alberta expands it's Insulin Pump Therapy Program to include the new tubeless insulin pump, the Omnipod 5. The new cutt...
Digital News Apr 09, 2026

Edmonton Hosts 2026 Nipikiskwasiwan National Summit
The 2026 Nipikiskwasiwan National Summit took place on April 8-9 at the Edmonton Expo Centre. The two-day conference brings together Indigenous leaders and organizations working in Indigenous child an...
Jackson Fontaine Apr 09, 2026 The Edmonton Expo Centre hosted the 2026 Nipikiskwasiwan National Summit on April 8-9. (Photo Credits- Jackson Fontaine)

Rapid Fire Theatre Ignites Annual Bonfire Improv Festival in Edmonton
The Rapid Fire Theatre is kicking off its Bonfire Improv Festival, bringing together top improvisers in Edmonton with new show ideas and improv troupes. Running through April 11, the festival promises...
Daniel Barker-Tremblay Apr 09, 2026

Tee Pee Treats Indigenous Cuisine Opens Up New location
Tee Pee Treats Indigenous Cuisine has opened at Kaiko Studio Cafe on 106 Street in downtown Edmonton. They offer a variety of Indigenous foods, including bannock, soups, and stews. Curtis Cardi...
Jackson Fontaine Apr 08, 2026 Tee Pee Treats Indigenous Cuisine in Edmonton has opened up a new location.(Photo Credits- Jackson Fontaine)
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