Category Archives: Staff Blogs

Talking with Aleria McKay about the first Miss Indigenous Canada
Miss Indigenous Canada is the first of its kind pageant that focuses on leadership and self-development with young Indigenous women all from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit. Founder and Committee Head...
Digital News Apr 09, 2024

Bringing communities together at the Native Hockey Provincial Champions
From April 4 - 7 Indigenous youth from around the province gathered in various arenas Edmonton for the Native Hockey Alberta Provincials Championships. For many of the youths in various divisions, it ...
Digital News Apr 09, 2024 Photo of Jr. Toe Dragons team at the Native Hockey Alberta Provincials Championships

Community gathers together at SAIT Powwow
Roughly 900 people of Calgary's Indigenous community came out for the first Powwow held in eight years at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's (SAIT) Main Campus. The goal of the Powwow is t...
Digital News Apr 06, 2024 Photo of victory song at the 2024 SAIT Powwow

Getting to know The Cochrane and Area Humane Society
Saving a life will change yours forever. The Cochrane and Area Humane Society educates communities about animal welfare, promote responsible pet ownership, and ensure the well-being of animals in need...
Sean Burke Apr 04, 2024

Southern Alberta charity foundation seeking help to give man's best friend a forever home
From the Streetz Rescue Foundation is holding a bottle drive Saturday April 6 in the City of Lethbridge to help raise funds so they can continue to help find man's best friend their new forever home. ...
Digital News Apr 03, 2024 Photo source streetz rescue website of Loki who is currently available for adoption

The Southern Alberta Outdoor Show
Prepare for a BRAND-NEW three-day adventure like no other! The Southern Alberta Outdoors Show is set to take over the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre in Lethbridge, transforming it into a unique market...
Digital News Apr 03, 2024

Charley Pride's 1971 Classic "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
The late Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'" has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The recording is part of the class of 2024, which also includes work by Wanda Jackson, The ...
Digital News Apr 02, 2024

LOVE when our pup Jasper gets the ZOOMIES!
Room to room was an odd choice!
Sean Burke Apr 01, 2024

Eugene Brave Rock talks Hollywood and community
Eugene Brave Rock is a Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) actor from Southern Alberta. Brave Rock grew up on the Kainai Nation reserve in Alberta and attended the Plains Indian Cultural Survival Sch...
Digital News Mar 30, 2024

Rupertsland Institute holding community engagements for Metis Education K-12
Rupertsland Institute is conducting a comprehensive assessment that reflects the reality affecting Mtis children and their families within the public school system in Alberta. This project will suppor...
Digital News Mar 28, 2024