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The true increase to crop insurance rates: Horner

By Ian Croft, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Taber Times With the…

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Métis writer Falon Fayant. (falonfayant.com)

Writing scholarship validates the talent of Indigenous mothers

Placing second was Ermineskin Cree Nation member Josephine Small

Métis writer Falon Fayant. (falonfayant.com)
Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)

Town of Bashaw sued for $4 million over Bear Hills Family Wellness Centre denial

‘I don’t think the indigenous people want to be part of this community anymore,’ said Russell.

Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)
Tattoo work by Phoebe Bull. (Facebook photo)

Indigenous tattoo artist shares her journey to self-discovery and acceptance

Phoebe Bull from Maskwacis found her creativity inside of the correctional system

Tattoo work by Phoebe Bull. (Facebook photo)
Carson Baptiste. (mjhlhockey.ca)

Montana First Nation right winger hopes to crack roster of university squad next season

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Carson Baptiste’s junior hockey…

Carson Baptiste. (mjhlhockey.ca)
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Report on Serenity’s death raises flaws with Alberta Child Welfare system

The 4-year-old Cree girl from Maskwacis ‘Serenity’ died in 2014

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Cə̓q̓cq̓am (Thunder) Ryan Oliverius of Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) and Shayla Raine, a nehiyaw iskwew from Louis Bull Tribe, have created a docu-series together called Decolonizing Wellness. (Photo submitted)

Documentary series explores couple’s journey to decolonize wellness

An Indigenous couple on Syilx homelands has completed a documentary series that…

Cə̓q̓cq̓am (Thunder) Ryan Oliverius of Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) and Shayla Raine, a nehiyaw iskwew from Louis Bull Tribe, have created a docu-series together called Decolonizing Wellness. (Photo submitted)
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Village of Alix council hears Ponoka mayor’s concerns on ambulance shortages

By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, East Central Alberta Review Village…

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More up-and-coming authors partake in Indigenous Writers Circle

Writer from Samson Cree Nation working on pseudo memoir

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Ermineskin Cree Nation Chief Randy Ermineskin. (Black Press file photo)
Ermineskin Cree Nation Chief Randy Ermineskin. (Black Press file photo)
A sign greets people on the Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary near Gleichen, Alta., June 29, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Siksika on a bold new path to implementing a full justice system

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A “war chest” of…

A sign greets people on the Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary near Gleichen, Alta., June 29, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
MLA Rick Wilson(Photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

Alberta’s Indigenous Relations minister convinced new premier has ‘great heart’ for Indigenous people

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Alberta Indigenous Relations Minister…

MLA Rick Wilson(Photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

Here’s what to know about Alberta’s updated planting guidelines

Non-native plants can quickly become a threat to the ecological integrity in Jasper National park

A giant Pacific octopus shelters on a reef near Campbell River, awaiting the return of the tide. Alistair Taylor photo

Drastic fluctuations turning B.C. West Coast intertidal zone into ‘murder scene’

Rare tides, climate change occuring at a faster rate than intertidal animals can evolve or adapt to

A giant Pacific octopus shelters on a reef near Campbell River, awaiting the return of the tide. Alistair Taylor photo
This Sept. 19, 2011 aerial photo shows a tar sands mine facility near Fort McMurray, in Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Unpaid oil and gas property taxes continue to climb

RMA president Paul McLauchlin: About half of the companies that owe are still operating

This Sept. 19, 2011 aerial photo shows a tar sands mine facility near Fort McMurray, in Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns addresses the House of Commons during Question Period on Feb. 3, 2022. Credit: Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services

Pressure mounts for Liberals to back bill decriminalizing drug use

Gord Johns gaining support from mayors and advocates in his bid to address overdose crisis

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns addresses the House of Commons during Question Period on Feb. 3, 2022. Credit: Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services
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Nova Scotia man pleads not guilty to promoting hatred with noose sign

Sign outside of a cottage read Redneck Hangout and had an image of a noose

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A doctor draws out vaccine during a drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinic at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Will B.C. be rolling up its sleeves for a fourth vaccine dose?

Officials still undecided on whether that is a necessary step in province’s pandemic-fighting path

A doctor draws out vaccine during a drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinic at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
A CN Rail locomotive moves through the rail yard in Dartmouth, N.S. on Thursday, March 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

CN train derails in North Van near Squamish Nation Eslha7an

Leak of solid sulfur contained to CN property, no danger to public safety

A CN Rail locomotive moves through the rail yard in Dartmouth, N.S. on Thursday, March 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Mike Yip photo SNACK TIME: Marine wildlife of all kinds enjoyed a smorgasbord as the herring run arrives off Parksville’s shore last weekend. Here, photographer Mike Yip captures a sea lion getting in on the buffet.

Pacific herring spawn spectacle surfaces along West Coast

Seabirds and sea lions cry and bark while feasting on abundant herring return

Mike Yip photo SNACK TIME: Marine wildlife of all kinds enjoyed a smorgasbord as the herring run arrives off Parksville’s shore last weekend. Here, photographer Mike Yip captures a sea lion getting in on the buffet.
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