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Young bull rider dies after being thrown off at Southern Alberta rodeo

Young bull rider dies after being thrown off at Southern Alberta rodeo

"He had a helmet on. The helmet didn't even crack or anything, but the bull rider was helped up and he walked out of the arena, went behind the bucket chutes and that's where he collapsed."
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Band members demand financial transparency in lawsuit against Stoney Nation

Band members demand financial transparency in lawsuit against Stoney Nation

Muriel Labelle, Kenny Hunter and Wanda Rider are seeking a court order that would require Stoney Nakoda Nations to release all missing financial disclosure documents under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA), between 2018 and 2022, including the salaries and expenses of chiefs and council.
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Big Horn undergoing much-needed water, wastewater infrastructure improvements

Big Horn undergoing much-needed water, wastewater infrastructure improvements

The Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation community, 24 km west of Nordegg and about 276 km northwest of Mînî Thnî, is building new water and wastewater treatment infrastructure following a visit from Indigenous Services Canada in 2019 that proved upgrades were needed.
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Mînî Thnî powwow academy fashion show a display of cultural pride

Mînî Thnî powwow academy fashion show a display of cultural pride

“There’s been a lot of challenges and adversities students have encountered over the school year – I’ve literally seen blood, sweat and tears. I had a student that actually sewed her finger, and I also had a student who made a ribbon skirt with a broken heart – she had tears falling as she was making it.”
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History remembered in Îyârhe Nakoda band's name change

History remembered in Îyârhe Nakoda band's name change

Jacob’s band, Wesley, Goodstoney – the history of what is today known as the Goodstoney (Kichipwot) First Nation is long and winding.
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Bearspaw Chief calls out Minister McIver over false dam project statements

Bearspaw Chief calls out Minister McIver over false dam project statements

“I am not aware of any blessings by the Stoney Chiefs pertaining to any site of a proposed dam, I know haven’t provided one,” wrote Dixon in the letter. “This mischaracterization gives the false impression we are in favour of the dam project wherein no decision has yet been made.”
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Indigenous Perspectives delves into traditions, knowledge through eyes of six artists

Indigenous Perspectives delves into traditions, knowledge through eyes of six artists

“This is only our second show of the year at Three Sisters Gallery and we thought it was important to put together to demonstrate our commitment to Indigenous relations through the exhibit and working with artists across the province.”
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Banff Centre celebrating Indigenous culture, heritage all month long

Banff Centre celebrating Indigenous culture, heritage all month long

“To allow for more community engagement, we’ve programmed the whole month to help celebrate Indigenous storytellers, musicians, artisans, and also our cultural workers and dancers,” said Janine Windolph, director of Indigenous arts at the Banff Centre.
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Hiker's 'serious injury' on K-Country trail a stark reminder of public safety

Hiker's 'serious injury' on K-Country trail a stark reminder of public safety

“Just after 10:30 a.m., EMS paramedics did respond to the Troll Falls area to transport an adult male to Canmore General Hospital via ground ambulance,” said Adam Loria, Alberta Health Services public education officer. “[He was] in stable, non-life threatening condition, however, he did sustain a serious injury.”
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Friends of Kananaskis receives 'transformative' trail work funding

Friends of Kananaskis receives 'transformative' trail work funding

Anytime the Friends of Kananaskis Country can leave a trail better than they found it, they’re happy. Anytime they can take the reins of a $240,000 trail project on their stomping grounds, they’re ecstatic.
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