Piikani First Nation

• Why a Southern Alberta First Nation turned off the tap to hundreds of area farmers

  Alberta farmers rely on water diverted from the Old Man River through the Piikani Nation Reserve. On April 12, leaders ordered the route closed to get the government's attention.

  Perspectives

  Apr 30, 2022
  
• A political divide on the Piikani Nation led to ongoing court proceedings

  Currently there are two separate councils claiming to be the rightful leaders of the Piikani First Nation and it's all being played out in two separate court cases.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2022
  
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• Alberta Court of Appeal denies appeal of regulator’s refusal to approve coal mine

  In a decision released Friday, the Alberta Court of Appeal turned down the request from Benga Mining and two area First Nations.

  Environment

  Jan 28, 2022
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• Another First Nation files request to allow appeal of decision on Grassy Mountain coal project

  The Stoney Nakoda Nation filed a request with the Alberta Court of Appeal to appeal the decision, which blocked the development of Benga Mining's proposed Grassy Mountain project.

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2021
• Piikani Nation sees successful opening of first food bank in Brocket, Alta.

  Prior to its opening, Piikani Nation members would have to travel to nearby towns such as Pincher Creek and Fort MacLeod for food services, something that wasn't sustainable. 

  Health

  Feb 7, 2021
• Photo shoot honours overdose victims as Piikani Nation sees spike in substance-related deaths

  Individuals and families gathered on the Piikani Nation, holding photographs of loved-ones lost to substance abuse.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2020
• Métis, Treaty 7 flags raised in Calgary city council chambers

  The City of Calgary has permanently erected the flags of all member nations of Treaty 7 and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 in council chambers.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2019
• Federal funding to back 2 new University of Lethbridge projects

  The bulk of the investment is almost $1.2 million towards the purchase of the Titan multi-spectral LIDAR imaging system.

  Education

  Apr 24, 2019
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• Investigation underway after man found dead on Piikani First Nation

  An investigation is underway into the death of a 39-year-old man who was found dead in his home on the Piikani First Nation.

  Oct 16, 2018