More than 150 elders from five northern Alberta First Nations have contributed to a new tool designed to preserve Cree words and phrases. The free app, KTCEA Elders Speak, is a product of the Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council…
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Edmonton film camp aims to boost industry representation for marginalized groups
When Andrea Beça started her quest to hire as many women as possible to work on a film production in 2016, she was met with rage. “I actually got hate mail,” the Edmonton-based filmmaker said. “I had to block a…
Artists trying to save store on Alberta legislature grounds
A group of artists is making a last-ditch effort to save a store on the grounds of the Alberta legislature that showcases and sells their art. On Monday, MLAs on the special standing committee on members’ services will discuss the…
Bargain hunters find rock-bottom deals at massive Goodwill centre in Edmonton
Anneke Wieleng is on a treasure hunt. Wieleng is pawing through bins at the Goodwill Impact Centre and Outlet Store looking for clothes and toys for her great- grandchildren. The 100,000 sq.ft. warehouse and retail space, at 114th Avenue and 168th…
Research details different accents across the Prairies
Travel from Edmonton to Lethbridge, Alta. and you might notice locals speak a little differently. That’s what a linguistics student at the University of Alberta has discovered as part of ongoing research. Student Bryce Wittrock, 23, looked at the differences in dialect…
Family of woman who fell to death at Transit Hotel still searching for answers as inquiry wraps up
Despite three days of witness testimonies at a fatality inquiry, the family of a woman who fell to death at the Transit Hotel says they still have many questions surrounding her death. The fatality inquiry into Rhonda Auger’s death wrapped up…
Stettler man charged with second-degree murder in death of father
A 32-year-old Stettler man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his father on Wednesday. Stettler RCMP were called to the scene at a residence with a report of a deceased male. Officers on scene determined the…
Iranians in Edmonton applaud federal government response to plane crash
The president of Edmonton’s Iranian Heritage Society praised the Canadian government’s decision to offer $25,000 each to family members of people who died in the UIA Flight PS752 crash. The support was announced Friday morning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the…
West Edmonton school on alert after man barricades himself in nearby home
An Edmonton elementary school is on alert Friday evening because a man has reportedly barricaded himself inside a nearby residence after he assaulted two men with a knife. Lymburn School, a kindergarten to grade 6 school in west Edmonton, is on…
Heavy police presence near west Edmonton school after man barricades himself in nearby home
An Edmonton elementary school was put on alert Friday evening because a man has reportedly barricaded himself inside a nearby residence after he assaulted two men with a knife. Lymburn School, a kindergarten to grade 6 school in west Edmonton, was…