Suspect Arrested After Four-Day Manhunt in Northern Alberta
Manhunt in Lac La Biche Area Ends with Arrest of Armed Suspect LAC LA BICHE, Alberta — A four-day manhunt in the Lac La Biche area ended Sunday with the arrest of Peter Hamelin near Beaver Lake, Alberta. The search for Hamelin began on Thursday after the Heart Lake First Nation was forced to shelter in place as police responded to an incident. RCMP attempted to arrest Hamelin, but he…
Latest Updates on School Support Staff Labour Dispute
Support Staff Strike Action at Fort McMurray Schools Could Begin Next Week FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff in Fort McMurray’s Catholic and Public School divisions could go on strike as early as next week. CUPE representatives said Sunday that the…
Alberta Unemployment Second Highest in Canada
Alberta Sees Spike in Employment Insurance Claims Amid Rising Unemployment Unemployment in Alberta rose in August, with the province recording one of the highest rates of joblessness in Canada. Recent data from Statistics Canada shows the unemployment rate in Alberta…
Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival Draws Record Crowds in Fort McMurray
Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival Draws 14,000 Attendees in Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) has released the numbers from its 2024 Cultural Festival. From September 12th to 15th, the celebration drew over 14,000 attendees to…
Empowering Indigenous Voices: Inuktut Added to Google Translate
Inuktut Language Debuts in Google Translate In a significant step toward Indigenous reconciliation, Google has added Inuktut, a Canadian Indigenous language, to its Google Translate service. This marks the first time a language from Canada’s Indigenous communities has been included…