Convicted murderer Robert Pickton dies in prison but questions remain
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – One of Canada’s most notorious serial killers is gone. Permanently! On May 31st, the 74-year-old ‘pig…
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Athabasca University will honour Architect Douglas Cardinal at 2024 convocation on June 19
(ANNews) – Distinguished Athabasca University (AU) alum and renowned architect Douglas Cardinal will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This honorary degree recognizes exceptional…
Calgary Stampede announces 2024 Parade Marshal: Actor Owen Crow Shoe
(Calgary) – The Calgary Stampede has announced that actor Owen Crow Shoe will lead the 2024 Stampede Parade presented by Suncor. Crow Shoe is from…
Providing menstrual products to northern communities
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – When career Registered Social Worker, Nicole White read a news-article one day back in early 2017,…
Artist Linus Woods returns to Edmonton for Night Market at River Cree
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Acclaimed First Nations artist Linus Woods is returning to Treaty 6 territory this month for the…
MNA parliamentary petition asks feds for Parole Board reforms
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has launched a petition asking the federal government to reform…
Cassidy Caron won’t seek re-election as MNC president
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Sitting president Cassidy Caron has announced she won’t run in September’s Métis National Council (MNC) election,…
New report shows drug poisoning crisis disproportionate impact on First Nations
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Rep (ANNews) – First Nations people continue dying of drug poisoning at a disproportionate rate compared to the non-First…
Blood Tribe can’t sue Ottawa for Treaty violation due to provincial time limitations
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal government broke its Treaty with Kainai…
Alberta Native News is hiring part time and freelance reporters
(ANNews) – Alberta Native News is pleased to announce we are hiring part-time reporters and freelance reporters. If you have strong writing skills, this will…