Alberta News

Calgary

• Winners of the 2021 Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award and Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award announced

  The City of Calgary thanks all the applicants for their contributions and leadership

• City of Calgary statement on Province of Alberta COVID-19 update

  "I'm tired of being told everything's OK … it's not good enough." - Mayor Naheed Nenshi

• Alberta declares health emergency, adds restrictions in latest update

  The printable vaccine card won't be available until September 19th, the government first told the public it'd be available on September 16th

• Alberta reports 1,609 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Health Minister Tyler Shandro and president and CEO of Alberta Health Services Dr. Verna Yiu are scheduled to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province on Wednesday evening.

• COVID-19 Report from Indigenous Services Canada

  Wednesday Sept 15, 2021

• Art installations celebrate local Indigenous voices in Lethbridge

  This summer, Indigenous artists of all ages and skill levels were asked to submit their proposals for the temporary public art piece. Cheyenne McGinnis and Hali Heavy Shield were the successful applicants

• Blackfoot artist designs Truth and Reconciliation t-shirt

  The shirt was a joint venture between the city of Lethbridge and the U of L

• Indigenous Writers Circle connects creators with mentors

  The workshop will have 15 Indigenous writers from across the country working with mentors

• When, where and how to vote in the 2021 Calgary Election

  Calgarians will head to the Municipal polls on Monday October 18

• Alberta vaccine cards coming this week

  Officials announced the move in late August, shutting down any equalization to a vaccine passport.

• Plaque unveiling to celebrate traditional Metis land in Medicine Hat

  “We want to interpret this area so our community can appreciate the people who settled here before us, their stories and their contributions to our community"

• Vaccination incentive launches in Alberta

  Eligible Albertans can now register to get a $100 debit card for receiving a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

• Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is Back

  From September 13 to 19, 100 per cent of proceeds from each Smile Cookie will support local charities in Tim Hortons communities from coast to coast to coast

• Calgary International Film Fest is making a return

  The even will run from the end of September to the beginning of October

• Canadian Finals Rodeo returns to Red Deer November

  CFR is the national championship rodeo event and attracts the best contestants and stock the country has to offer.

• Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation actor hopes to inspire through new role

  Paulina Alexis plays the character Willie Jack on Reservation Dogs

• Alberta's new $100 vaccine incentive doesn't move needle

  Anyone who hasn't gotten their vaccine can get a $100 pre-paid card if they do so before October 14th

• Soar Above Stigma launches to share messages of kindness for Indigenous communities

  Use #Soarabovestigma to share your story

• Calgary residents come together with Indigenous community to grow relationships

  The event was in hopes of building relationships

• More from Calgary
• Feed
• Twitter

---