Lac Ste. Anne
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Friend of man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake says he wasn’t a risk-takerA man who died with his wife and eight-year-old son after their utility terrain vehicle went into a lake wasn't the kind of person to put his family at risk, says a friend.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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‘Extreme weather’ forces cancellation of Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage west of EdmontonWeather conditions triggered the cancellation of a large annual Indigenous gathering west of Edmonton.WeatherJul 25, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Ottawa on standby to help as flames rage across provinceMore than 13,000 people across Alberta are now affected in some way or another by mandatory evacuation orders with 79 active wildfires raging as of Friday morning.CanadaMay 5, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Lac Ste. Anne County reissues evacuation orderAn evacuation order was issued Thursday afternoon for part of Lac Ste. Anne County, where officials said a wildfire was burning near Range Road 60 and Township Road 560.FireMay 4, 2023
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Ground breaks for new Métis seniors housing project in Lac Ste. Anne, Alta.The 12 housing units in Lac Ste. Anne will be available for Métis seniors to move in by next year.CanadaApr 30, 2023
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Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and changeThe chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation felt Pope Francis acted as a true leader, but thinks the rest of the papal team fell short — especially during planning for the visit.CanadaJul 27, 2022
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Singer says impromptu song at Maskwacis papal apology being mistaken for ‘O Canada’An anguished rendering of a song that sounds similar to Canada's national anthem was sung by SiPihKo at the papal apology in Maskwacis.CanadaJul 27, 2022
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Pope Francis speaks Indigenous languages while participating in Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimagePope Francis performed a blessing of Lac Ste. Anne, sat in silence looking out at the lake, and then took some of its water to those who were unable to get down to the shore.CanadaJul 26, 2022
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The history of the Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimageOn Tuesday, Pope Francis will accept a longstanding invitation to take part in an annual pilgrimage to Lac Ste. Anne which has a history dating back to before 1889.CanadaJul 21, 2022
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Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lac Ste. Anne days before Pope Francis visit'We are working closely with organizers of the visit to ensure that people can reduce their risk if they choose to visit the lake,' said Alberta Health Services.EnvironmentJul 21, 2022
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