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• Siksika Nation Signs MOU With Government To Improve Health Services

  The term of the MOU is for up to five years, after which it will be re-evaluated by all parties

• Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains

  "Both nations have spoken quite clearly that in the current circumstances, the answer is no to further coal development, When we hear what Alberta's going to propose, we'll assess it."

• Alberta announces $561 per child Working Parents Benefit

  “Families are facing additional stress due to the pandemic and the uncertainty in the economy, we want to directly support these parents by alleviating the financial pressures they have faced this past year.”

• COVID-19 vaccine registration now open for Alberta seniors born in 1946 and earlier

  More than 180,000 Albertans have received vaccinations so far, including, 107,000 people who have reveived a first dose and 73,000 who have received the two doses required

• Pink Shirt Day - Tsuut'ina Nation Police

  Join TNPS to bead a pink shirt pin in honour of Anti-bullying awareness week!

• Amy Willier Memorial Artisan Grant

  The Amy Willier Memorial Artisan Grant opens for application Monday, February 22th, and is open until March 10th

• Province, AJHL, WHL Partnering On New 50/50 Draws To Help Teams Offset Lost Revenue

  “Although the challenges over the past year were new and unfamiliar, the community support and passion for our teams has been unwavering and we are excited to capture that passion through this initiative,”

• Blackfoot women’s empowerment group learns to pivot through the pandemic

  “As Blackfoot people, we always focus on the collective and helping our people.” — Crystal Good Rider

• Outages leave nearly 18,000 without power in Calgary

  ENMAX said Downed lines between Alberta and B.C., Montana caused outages

• Calgary-based Blackfoot tourism company adapting to pandemic with self-guided tour

  “The idea is that the child that’s hearing the story, how do they see themselves in Napi? How do they understand the consequences of his actions? It’s encouraging the child to see themselves in a story.” —Tarra Wright Many Chief

• Candlelight vigil held for young Indigenous man killed while waiting to cross the street with his family

  Many gathered on Sunday night to remember Blade Crow, the 21-year-old killed while walking along a major intersection in Calgary

• City of Lethbridge looking for artists to participate in mural pilot project

  “Murals help add vibrancy to the community by activating public spaces, promoting community expression, and deterring graffiti vandalism"

• Calgary Police launch Youth Advisory Board

  The Calgary Police Service Youth Advisory Board wants you to be involved in policing by helping with decisions, projects and providing insight on topics that matter to you

• Calgary Public Library looking for Indigenous artists

  The Calgary Public Library invites applications for the three-month, paid position of Indigenous Artist in Residence sponsored by TD Bank Group for March 2021 - May 2021.

• Calaway Park hoping to open on the May long weekend

  General Manager Bob Williams has high hopes for the upcoming season

• Calgary adds new affordable housing unit downtown

  With a rise in the homeless population, Legacy on 5th will help out Calgary's at risk community.

• Alberta Parks to start accepting camping reservations March 4

  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, group camping is not available and remains closed for the time being

• Alberta struggling with mental health

  Among all the provinces and territories, Alberta ranks the lowest in regards to mental health.

• Métis Nation of Alberta begins province-wide consultation on self-government Constitution

  "This is a historic moment for all Métis citizens." - MNA President, Audrey Poitras

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