Lethbridge's First Indigenous Court Officially Opens
Lethbridge celebrates the opening of Alberta's first Indigenous court, marking a significant step toward reconciliation and culturally appropriate justice for Indigenous communities.
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COP30 Climate Summit Opens in Brazil
The COP30 climate summit begins in Brazil with a UN plea for global cooperation. Despite US absence, new emissions data shows progress but falls short of 1.5°C goals. Indigenous leaders demand action.
Indigenous Services Minister Addresses Budget Questions
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty reassures communities about budget allocations. Get the latest on federal Indigenous funding and policy developments.
Supreme Court Rejects B.C. Ostrich Farm Appeal
Canada's Supreme Court dismisses appeal in controversial B.C. ostrich cull case, setting precedent for animal disease management and sparking debate about farmers' rights versus public health protection.
Supreme Court Faces Landmark Passport Gender Case
A groundbreaking legal challenge reaches America's highest court, questioning whether U.S. passports must recognize non-binary gender identities. Discover how this case could reshape federal documentation.
Prince Albert Extends Streak With 2-1 Win Over Lethbridge
The Lethbridge Hurricanes' comeback bid falls short as Prince Albert Raiders continue their dominant WHL run with hard-fought road victory in Alberta.
Calgary family's $100K donation boosts Lethbridge veterans project
A remarkable $100,000 donation from a Calgary family is accelerating construction of Lethbridge's Salute Our Veterans housing project, bringing critical support for homeless veterans closer to reality.
Canada's Indigenous Rights Iceberg Grows Larger
A groundbreaking legal analysis reveals how the Tsilhqot'in land title decision could reshape resource development and Indigenous relations across Canada, creating unprecedented uncertainty for industry and government.
Federal Budget Fails First Nations: AFN Chief
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expresses deep disappointment with Canada's 2024 federal budget, calling it a failure to address critical infrastructure gaps and implement Jordan's Principle.
Murder trial defendant admits to 'lying disorder'
A Saskatchewan murder trial witnessed a stunning admission as the defendant revealed his history of compulsive lying, calling it a 'disorder' during emotional testimony about the 2021 stabbing death.
Calgary playwright wins Governor General's drama award
Calgary-based playwright Tara Beagan has been honoured with the Governor General's Literary Award for drama for her powerful play 'Honour Beat,' exploring Indigenous family dynamics and spiritual connections.
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Trump-era passport policies, allowing the continued blocking of transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing their own sex markers. This landmark decision impacts thousands seeking accurate
First Nation excluded from AI data centre consultation
A proposed AI data centre spanning thousands of hectares in Alberta faces opposition as the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says they were never consulted about the development on their traditional territory.
Alberta Legislature Hosts Moving Remembrance Day Service
The Alberta Legislature hosted a moving Remembrance Day service featuring Indigenous veterans, military personnel, and youth participants in a ceremony honouring Canada's fallen soldiers.
Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada
A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In
Alberta police cleared in Indigenous teen shooting
Alberta's police watchdog has cleared officers in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old Indigenous boy after a lengthy investigation into the 2021 incident near Whitecourt.
Ontario's Ring of Fire: Economic Mirage or Mining Disaster?
Critical analysis reveals Ontario's Ring of Fire mining project faces insurmountable challenges that threaten its promised economic transformation.
Kyle Edwards Wins Governor General's Literary Award
Discover how Kyle Edwards' remarkable debut novel captured Canada's most prestigious literary honor, celebrating Indigenous storytelling and contemporary fiction.
Supreme Court Decides Fate of BC's Ostriches
The future of dozens of ostriches at a controversial BC farm hangs in the balance as Canada's highest court prepares to rule on whether the birds should be culled or spared.
Alberta Fires Back Over BC Oil Tanker Ban Demands
Alberta's government delivers sharp rebuke to BC premier and Indigenous leaders calling for permanent oil tanker ban, escalating tensions over Canadian energy policy and economic future.
BC Premier Clashes with Courts Over Indigenous Land Rights
BC Premier David Eby challenges court ruling on Aboriginal title, sparking debate over private landowner rights in Cowichan and Richmond territories. Legal experts weigh in on this landmark case.
Indigenous Treaty Mural Unveiled in Toronto During Recognition Week
UFCW Canada and the Moccasin Identifier project collaborate on powerful visual tribute during Treaties Recognition Week, educating Canadians about Indigenous treaty relationships through art.
Volunteers Clean Veterans' Headstones in Lethbridge
Community members in Lethbridge gather to restore dignity to veterans' gravesites through heartfelt cleaning initiative ahead of national day of remembrance.
Manitoba First Nations Push for Federal Budget Changes
Manitoba First Nations leaders are calling for urgent amendments to the federal budget, arguing it fails to address pressing infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development needs in their communities.
BC Court Awards Cowichan Tribes $500M Land Settlement
A landmark legal decision grants Cowichan Tribes one of British Columbia's largest-ever land claim settlements, resolving decades of dispute over traditional territories.
Learning Cree Brings Wholeness to Saskatchewan Language Keepers
Discover the powerful journey of a Saskatchewan language keeper revitalizing Cree and reconnecting with cultural identity through ancestral language preservation efforts.
Students build birchbark canoe to preserve Wolastoqey traditions
New Brunswick students and community members construct traditional birchbark canoe, blending ancestral Wolastoqey knowledge with modern education to keep cultural practices alive.
Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump Immunity Claim
Conservative justices question scope of presidential immunity as Trump's legal team argues former presidents should be protected from prosecution for official acts.
Indigenous CEO Seeks Private Capital After $2.3B Cuts
Prominent Indigenous entrepreneur calls for urgent private sector investment following massive federal funding cuts that threaten to reverse years of economic advancement for First Nations communities.
$300M Development to Transform Lethbridge West Side
A massive $300+ million commercial and residential development is coming to Lethbridge's west side, bringing new housing, retail spaces, and hundreds of jobs to southern Alberta.
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