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Indigenous Perspectives delves into traditions, knowledge through eyes of six artists

Indigenous Perspectives delves into traditions, knowledge through eyes of six artists

“This is only our second show of the year at Three Sisters Gallery and we thought it was important to put together to demonstrate our commitment to Indigenous relations through the exhibit and working with artists across the province.”
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Banff Centre celebrating Indigenous culture, heritage all month long

Banff Centre celebrating Indigenous culture, heritage all month long

“To allow for more community engagement, we’ve programmed the whole month to help celebrate Indigenous storytellers, musicians, artisans, and also our cultural workers and dancers,” said Janine Windolph, director of Indigenous arts at the Banff Centre.
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Mînî Thnî powwow academy fashion show a display of cultural pride

Mînî Thnî powwow academy fashion show a display of cultural pride

“There’s been a lot of challenges and adversities students have encountered over the school year – I’ve literally seen blood, sweat and tears. I had a student that actually sewed her finger, and I also had a student who made a ribbon skirt with a broken heart – she had tears falling as she was making it.”
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Mînî Thnî Book Deposit embarks on exciting new chapter

Mînî Thnî Book Deposit embarks on exciting new chapter

A new chapter in the Mînî Thnî Book Deposit’s roughly six-year history was written May 24 as over $750 worth of Indigenous book titles were added to the shelves.
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Rosin reflects on four years as MLA after election night triumph turns to defeat

Rosin reflects on four years as MLA after election night triumph turns to defeat

Mere minutes after making a victory speech on election night May 29, with what looked to be a locked win, the riding’s seat was swept from under the UCP incumbent as advance and mobile votes finished tallying to put NDP candidate Sarah Elmeligi ahead by 199 votes, according to Elections Alberta unofficial results.
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Hiker's 'serious injury' on K-Country trail a stark reminder of public safety

Hiker's 'serious injury' on K-Country trail a stark reminder of public safety

“Just after 10:30 a.m., EMS paramedics did respond to the Troll Falls area to transport an adult male to Canmore General Hospital via ground ambulance,” said Adam Loria, Alberta Health Services public education officer. “[He was] in stable, non-life threatening condition, however, he did sustain a serious injury.”
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Friends of Kananaskis receives 'transformative' trail work funding

Friends of Kananaskis receives 'transformative' trail work funding

Anytime the Friends of Kananaskis Country can leave a trail better than they found it, they’re happy. Anytime they can take the reins of a $240,000 trail project on their stomping grounds, they’re ecstatic.
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Public inquiry held in shooting death of Îyârhe Nakoda man in 2017

Public inquiry held in shooting death of Îyârhe Nakoda man in 2017

A public inquiry into the death of an Îyârhe Nakoda man, shot and killed during the execution of a warrant by RCMP in 2017, questioned five witnesses to help determine if similar deaths can be prevented from occurring in the future.
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Îyârhe Nakoda rallies for lost loved ones on Red Dress Day

Îyârhe Nakoda rallies for lost loved ones on Red Dress Day

“As a woman, I am always alert. I have to be aware of my surroundings wherever I go, even if it’s just the grocery store. I’m not going to be another statistic and I’m going to continue to spread awareness."
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Political experts forecast close election in Banff-Kananaskis

Political experts forecast close election in Banff-Kananaskis

Political experts suggest the vote could break either way in the sense that most voters will lean on a conservative government to be trusted with fiscal stability, or on a left-leaning government to focus on areas like environment and health care.
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