Calgary and Edmonton to co-host 2027 Indigenous games and gathering

by MBC News | Jan 26, 2026

Photo: Lowa Beebe, chair of the 2027 International Indigenous Games & Gathering host committee. / Photo by Candice Ward. By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Windspeaker.com Alberta will still be hosting a major Indigenous multi-sport event next...

Indian Head Research farm closing due to federal cutbacks

by MBC News | Jan 26, 2026

Photo: An aerial view of the research farm at Indian Head. / Nicole Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Nicole Taylor Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The World-Spectator The Indian Head Research Farm, which has been in existence since 1887, will be...

Bear Grease Brings Indigenous Joy, Culture, and Connection to Stages Across Turtle Island

by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026

Photo: “Bear Grease” completed a successful tour of Western Canada in December 2025. / Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News What began as a small creative idea has grown...

Device aims to “bring rain” to fight wildfires

by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026

By Amanda Jeffery Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Drayton Valley and District Free Press Former local resident Don Hallett is hoping to help the town fight fires by making it rain on demand. Hallett has invented a product;  the patent-pending RainStreamTM. The...

First Nations to own equity in new Atlantic transmission line

by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026

Photo: from the Canada Infrastructure Bank announcement Jan. 21 that equity loans will be provided to First Nation in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for a new transmission line. By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Windspeaker.com An agreement enabling...