Maskwacis

Kaila Mussell. (Facebook photo/Mussell Bronc Academy)

2nd annual Mussell Bronc Academy right around the corner

Maskwacis youth will have the opportunity to learn one-on-one with an internationally…

 

Chief Desmond Bull, left, signs the agreement with Catherine Lappe, assistant deputy minister for Indigenous Services Canada, Feb. 1. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Louis Bull Nation signs agreement to have autonomy over own child, family services

Coun. Wayne Moonias: ‘You must make this place worthy of such a gift’

 

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…

 

“Three Generations Ribbon Skirt” sewn by Melody Cardinal and photographed by Darlene Hildebrant. (File photo)

Maskwacis marks first annual Ribbon Skirt Day

The official day was held on Jan. 4, 2023

  • Jan 9, 2023
“Three Generations Ribbon Skirt” sewn by Melody Cardinal and photographed by Darlene Hildebrant. (File photo)
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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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Pope Francis is wheeled beside Indigenous chiefs after visiting the Ermineskin Cree Nation Cemetery in Maskwacis, Alta., during his papal visit across Canada on Monday, July 25, 2022. (File photo/The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette)

VIDEO: Four chiefs of Maskwacis honoured with Platinum Jubilee medals for papal visit

The chiefs of the Four Nations of Maskwacis were among those honoured…

Pope Francis is wheeled beside Indigenous chiefs after visiting the Ermineskin Cree Nation Cemetery in Maskwacis, Alta., during his papal visit across Canada on Monday, July 25, 2022. (File photo/The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette)
Jenelle Louis, left, with her grandmother Joyce Crier-Tootoosis. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Samson Cree Nation grandmother of homicide victim speaks up for others suffering

Sister of Wetaskiwin homicide victim: ‘I’m still waiting for him to call me’

Jenelle Louis, left, with her grandmother Joyce Crier-Tootoosis. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
The City of Victoria won several court cases against residents who were illegally operating short-term rentals. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)

Maskwacis man sentenced to life for slaying of mother

Currently at least 8 ongoing, local homicide court cases

The City of Victoria won several court cases against residents who were illegally operating short-term rentals. (Image courtesy Creative Outlet)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Maskwacis job fair well attended

About 80 vendors were onsite

  • Oct 27, 2022
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Montana First Nation students celebrated at film release

Documentary showcases YCEP program, youth camp

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Maskwacis Job Fair 2019

Maskwacis Employment Centre’s job fair to have lots of vendors

All are welcome for in-person job fair

  • Oct 14, 2022
Maskwacis Job Fair 2019
Kennedy Bruno presents a cheque to the Ermineskin Women’s Shelter. L-R: Sandy Belrose, Kennedy, Sandy Ermineskin and Derek Druno. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Success of young Samson Cree Nation entrepreneur gives hope to community

Sandra Ermineskin: ‘I’m now witnessing young people beginning to rise’

Kennedy Bruno presents a cheque to the Ermineskin Women’s Shelter. L-R: Sandy Belrose, Kennedy, Sandy Ermineskin and Derek Druno. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Ponoka community partners come together for ‘Discovering Truth’ event

Event will be held Sept. 29 in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day

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UPDATE: RCMP investigate suspicious death in Samson Cree Nation; homicide charges laid

UPDATE — Following an investigation into a suspicous death after a body…

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Former Ermineskin Indian Residential School site. (Emily Jaycox/ Ponoka News)

Ermineskin Residential School survivor: ‘I forgave them a long time ago’

Twain Buffalo says he will be long dead before reconciliation ever occurs

Former Ermineskin Indian Residential School site. (Emily Jaycox/ Ponoka News)
Dorothy Loreen in Maskwacis July 25. Background blur added. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Inuvialuit woman travelled from north of Arctic Circle to hear Pope in Maskwacis

Dorothy Loreen travelled a long way from her home community of Tuktoyaktuk,…

Dorothy Loreen in Maskwacis July 25. Background blur added. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
From Left to Right: Chief Desmond Bull, Chief Randy Ermineskin, Elder Jon Crier, Grand Chief of the Treaty Six Confederacy George Arcand Jr. (Emily Jaycox/ Ponoka News)

Maskwacis Chiefs and survivors speak on Pope Francis’ apology

‘I’ve waited 50 years for this apology and I finally heard it’

From Left to Right: Chief Desmond Bull, Chief Randy Ermineskin, Elder Jon Crier, Grand Chief of the Treaty Six Confederacy George Arcand Jr. (Emily Jaycox/ Ponoka News)
Pope Francis is welcomed by a group of Indigenous leaders Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Pope Francis arrives in Alberta for ‘pilgrimage of penance’

Pope’s first public words to be spoken in Canada will be in Maskwacis

Pope Francis is welcomed by a group of Indigenous leaders Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Maskwacis resident Cyril Nerubenko has been deployed to Ukraine since April, 2022. (Photo submitted)

Maskwacis resident in Poland helping Ukrainian refugee effort

‘My whole world just turned upside down.’

  • Jul 1, 2022
Maskwacis resident Cyril Nerubenko has been deployed to Ukraine since April, 2022. (Photo submitted)
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Results of ASIRT investigation into 2018 officer-involved shooting at Maskwacis finalized

Two males were shot during a foot patrol following reports of gunshots from Maskwacis residents

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