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• Cochrane's Backpack program returns for another year

  "Last year we provided 140 backpacks to students that were enrolled in Cochrane schools and rural schools within West Rocky View County, as our community grows, so have the numbers that are coming to the backpack program each year."

• Alberta Métis conclude historic Assembly advancing self-government

  Over 55,000 Métis Citizens will vote on the Constitution this Fall

• Alberta Indigenous Games 2022 returns with bigger numbers

  "It's so cool, gathering at the games is culture, and it's healing. It's so powerful." - Jacob Hendy, executive director of Alberta Indigenous Games

• $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques dating back to 1998: Says CRA

  The federal agency says it has approximately $1.4 billion worth of uncashed cheques in its coffers that have accumulated over the years, with some dating back to 1998.

• Heat warning issued for the City of Calgary

  "The weather agency forecasts high temperatures between 29 and 34 degrees Monday, and while things should cool down a bit overnight and Tuesday, the heat will come back on Wednesday"

• Dairy Queen celebrates Miracle Treat Day on August 11

  "Canadians are encouraged to “make miracles happen” for sick and injured children receiving care at the Children’s Hospitals by purchasing their favourite Blizzard treat at their local Dairy Queen on Aug 11"

• The Farmers' Almanac predicts 'an unreasonably cold winter'

  “There could be some arctic air that comes down in January that's been the coldest you've probably seen in a long time.”

• Parks Canada issues fire ban for Banff National Park

  Alberta, BC national parks under a fire ban due to high risk of wildfire

• Banff man killed in altercation at bar

  "I send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the young man taken from us in the prime of his life," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno. "We are shocked, angry, and heartbroken."

• Alberta's unemployment continues to decrease

  The unemployment rate is the lowest on record with comparable data going back to 1976.

• The City of Calgary celebrates 10 New Inclusive Playgrounds.

  Playgrounds should offer something for everyone, regardless of ability and age

• NBA Canada Series heading to Rogers Place

  The NBA has announced that the eighth NBA Canada Series will feature two preseason games in Edmonton and Montreal in October 2022.

• Applications for the 2022-23 Aboriginal Business Investment Fund are now open

  The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund helps Indigenous community-owned businesses capitalize on business development opportunities to improve socio-economic outcomes.

• City seeks feedback to help improve Chinatown

  If you think you can help let the city know.

• Winnipeg artist shares stories of Indigenous elders with his books

  Gerald Kuehl was in Winnipeg taking photo's at Manito Ahbee for his visions of sharing Indigenous culture and stories through his pencil drawings

• Pope Francis apologizes for the Catholic Church's involvement in the residential school system

  If you are a former residential school student in distress, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419, or the Indian Residential School Survivors Society toll free line at 1-800-721-0066.

• Kendra Fequet hopes to share culture and knowledge with new dreamcatcher business

  With hopes of re-connecting with her Indigenous background, Kendra has started to create Dreamcatchers.

• Calgary Hitmen show off "Every Child Matters" Jersey

  “I’m so proud of the jersey and what the game has turned into, all aspects, I always say it’s more than just a hockey game,” - Siksika Health CEO, Dr. Tyler White.

• Moccasins for Markers Campaign Underway

  Bonnie McGilvery Pasqua is the creator of the group and would like to tell her story through Moccasins

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