Maskwacis

• Adult, youth charged with firearms offences after Louis Bull First Nation incident

  A 23-year-old and 17-year-old are now facing charges after a call for a firearm threat on Louis Bull First Nation on Aug. 6, RCMP say.

  Crime

  Aug 12
  
• Edmonton man charged with murder after 1 dead, 1 injured on Louis Bull First Nation

  An Edmonton man has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder after two men were found injured and one died from a suspected shooting in Maskwacis.

  Crime

  Feb 4
  
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• ‘We don’t forget’: Alberta RCMP make arrest in 2007 cold case homicide

  While many historical cases are solved through forensic advancements, RCMP say it wasn't modern technology that led to the arrest but rather co-operation from the community.

  Crime

  Jan 22
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• Maskwacis crash victims being remembered by family members

  'I feel really fortunate that Gabe was able to be there with our little brother because we know he would have been scared and he always needed somebody to feel that comfort.'

  Canada

  May 9, 2025
• Central Alberta crash kills 4 people from Maskwacis, including 2 teenagers

  Ponoka RCMP said a GMC Acadia was passing other vehicles on Highway 2A Saturday night when it hit an oncoming Volkswagen Tiguan, killing all four people involved.

  Traffic

  May 5, 2025
• Catholics in Alberta mourn the death of Pope Francis, reflect on his legacy

  For many Catholics in Alberta, the most enduring part of Pope Francis' legacy will be his historic apology for the Catholic's role in church-run residential schools.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2025
• Lack of interpreter leads Alberta judge to throw deaf man’s sex charges out of court

  The judge said the man from Maskwacis was born deaf, is illiterate, does not communicate in a recognized sign language and is "wholly unable" to communicate with court and counsel.

  Crime

  Jan 16, 2025
• ‘Gang culture is not Cree culture’: Maskwacis ads urge First Nations youth to resist life of crime

  The First Nations that make up Maskwacis, about 80 kilometres south of Edmonton, have launched an ad campaign called "Change your Colours," speaking directly to their young people.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2024
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• Teen handed over weapons and ran away before fatal police shooting in Wetaskiwin: ASIRT

  Hoss Lightning, 15, handed over knives and was initially cooperative but ran away when Mounties determined he was at risk and should be taken into custody, ASIRT said in an update.

  Crime

  Sep 5, 2024
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• Alberta First Nation condemns shooting death of 15-year-old, calls for RCMP resignations

  Hoss Lightning, who had just turned 15, was shot and killed in Wetaskiwin after allegedly calling 911 for help and now his family is speaking out.

  Perspectives

  Sep 3, 2024