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Alberta members elect Dr. Alika Lafontaine as CMA president-elect nominee

Alberta members elect Dr. Alika Lafontaine as CMA president-elect nominee

On February 26, 2021 the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) announced that members in Alberta voted Dr. Alika Lafontaine as a nominee for CMA president in 2022–23. Pending confirmation of his nomination by CMA General Council this August, Dr.
AG says Canada is still failing to provide clean drinking water for all First Nations

AG says Canada is still failing to provide clean drinking water for all First Nations

While the federal Liberal government vowed in its 2015 election campaign to end water advisories in Indigenous communities by the end of March 2021, a recent report from the auditor general says they haven’t taken action to make this happen.
Community rallies around Stoney Nakoda family after fire destroys home

Community rallies around Stoney Nakoda family after fire destroys home

“I’m trying to figure out what to do now and what my next step is with the girls,” Simeon said. “They need a place to call home— That’s my main focus.”
Alberta targets dollars for reclamation of wells in and around First Nations and Métis settlements

Alberta targets dollars for reclamation of wells in and around First Nations and Métis settlements

Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage said the program served a number of purposes, including creating much needed work in the hard-hit oil field sector and restoring the land.
Alberta’s agreements With Northern First Nations sets parameters for development in sensitive areas

Alberta’s agreements With Northern First Nations sets parameters for development in sensitive areas

The management zone is about 65 kilometres northwest of Fort McMurray and covers a 10-kilometre radius around Gardiner Lake (also known as Moose Lake) and Namur Lake (also known as Buffalo Lake).
Indigenous leaders say it’s time for a First Nation Governor General

Indigenous leaders say it’s time for a First Nation Governor General

Former commissioner of the MMIWG national inquiry, Michele Audette, believes that an Indigenous person in the position would be able to tell the real history of Canada and its Indigenous people.
'A long-awaited moment': Alberta finalizes Moose Lake plan, ending 20 years of negotiations Fort McMurray Today

'A long-awaited moment': Alberta finalizes Moose Lake plan, ending 20 years of negotiations Fort McMurray Today

Talks about preserving Moose Lake and creating a buffer zone began in 2001.
Alberta expands Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland area near Wood Buffalo National Park

Alberta expands Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland area near Wood Buffalo National Park

The province established the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland in 2019 and covers more than 160,000 hectares.
Fort McKay First Nation, Alberta reach agreement on Moose Lake access management plan

Fort McKay First Nation, Alberta reach agreement on Moose Lake access management plan

The Moose Lake Access Management Plan (AMP), released on Tuesday, prohibits major infrastructure development within that buffer zone.
Calgary Hitmen to play home games in abbreviated season on Tsuut’ina Nation

Calgary Hitmen to play home games in abbreviated season on Tsuut’ina Nation

While the majority of WHL clubs are still awaiting word on when their season might begin, Alberta Health and provincial officials have given approval for the WHL’s five Alberta-based squads to commence an abbreviated 24-game regular season schedule to start Feb. 26.
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