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Woman shot in head on Alberta First Nation, Red Deer man charged
A 35-year-old woman is in stable condition in hospital after being shot in the head on O’Chiese First Nation last Friday. Continue reading
Man tried to pull teen girl into car on Ermineskin First Nation: RCMP
RCMP in Maskwacis are investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping after a man allegedly pulled over and tried to force a teenager into his vehicle Saturday night. Continue reading
2 young brothers found dead in pond on First Nation in Alberta
“The children were subsequently located by the family in a body of water on the property belonging to the family,” RCMP said in a news release on Wednesday. Continue reading
Century-old Blackfoot headdress found in thrift store returned to Alberta First Nation
The Blackfoot headdress is in good condition for its age and its feathers and beadwork are largely intact. Continue reading
Alberta contributes $3.3M for huge solar farm in remote Fort Chipewyan
Alberta will work with Indigenous groups in the province’s remote northeast corner on what the government says will be Canada’s largest off-the-grid solar power project. Continue reading
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New dog bylaws on Siksika Nation aim to reduce dog attacks, increase education
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The Siksika Nation now has new animal bylaws and its first and only animal control officer. Continue reading
Alberta’s Lubicon Lake First Nation inks land deal with feds, province: ‘Time to move on’
Alberta’s Lubicon Lake First Nation expects to mark the end of a decades-long fight for recognition on Tuesday, when it signs off on its land claim with the province and the federal government. Continue reading
Treaty signing marks start of real work for Alberta’s Lubicon, says chief
Alberta’s Lubicon Cree have been fighting for decades for a land they could call their own. Continue reading
Blood Tribe participates in homeless count for 1st time
Officials hope the homeless count on the Alberta first nation will establish a baseline and help connect residents with social services, necessities and housing. Continue reading
Supreme Court rules feds do not have to consult Indigenous groups when making laws
Federal ministers drafting legislation do not have a duty to consult Indigenous groups, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday. Continue reading