Beware travelling contractors across western Canada this summer

by MBC News | Jun 29, 2026

Photo: RCMP regularly warn rural Alberta and Saskatchewan residents about travelling contractors, or “Travellers.” Submitted Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Your West Central Voice...

Osoyoos Indian Band set to restore native plants, species in wildfire-ravaged forests

by MBC News | Jun 28, 2026

Photo: An aerial view of forestry in Osoyoos Indian Band homelands in syilx territory on June 10, 2026, showing the impacts of the 2021 Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire. Photo by Aaron Hemens Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Aaron Hemens Local Journalism...

New book brings Pacific Coast stories to life with cutting edge graphics called Haida Manga

by MBC News | Jun 28, 2026

Photo: In “The Lost Haida Manga: A Compendium” author/artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas uses cutting edge graphic imagery to enhance his stories. Jennifer Kovacs, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Jennifer Kovacs Local Journalism Initiative Reporter...

Traditional practices help patients heal at Selkirk Mental Health Centre

by MBC News | Jun 27, 2026

Photo: Selkirk Mental Health Centre is expanding culturally safe Indigenous mental health supports that combine clinical care with traditional healing, ceremony and cultural connection. Pictured, Indigenous Health Resource Workers Roxanne Dyck and Barry Beardy. Photo...

Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park gains a new 14-foot “Misi-mîkisak” beaded earring

by MBC News | Jun 27, 2026

Photo: Artist Cheyenne Rain LaGrande at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton. Edmonton Arts Council photo. Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News William Hawrelak Park in Edmonton now holds a...