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Maskwacis police investigate ‘suspicious death’ after finding body in ditch – Edmonton

11Sep

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Maskwacis police investigate ‘suspicious death’ after finding body in ditch – Edmonton

A police investigation is underway after a body was found in a ditch on Samson Cree Nation on Friday. Maskwacis RCMP found the body just after 7 a.m. “in a ditch along a rural road,” according to a news release Saturday.Police believe the death to be suspicious and Major Crimes is handling the investigation. Trending Stories Conservative leadership race: A look at the candidates as contest ends tonight Harry, Meghan join William and Kate on walkabout among crowds near Windsor Castle An autopsy is scheduled for Sept. 13 in Edmonton.Police are asking anyone with any information about this death to contact the Maskwa...

Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and change

28Jul

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Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and change

Indigenous leaders are reflecting on the historic visit of Pope Francis to Alberta — and its shortcomings. The chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Tony Alexis, said he felt some frustration with the planning process ahead of the Pope’s arrival.“It’s supposed to be an Indigenous event. A lot of the time we were moved to the side, so that the intention of the visit would be held in the forefront. It should not be like that. We should be equals.” 4:13 Pope Francis pilgrimage to Lac Ste. Anne draws thousands to Alberta lakeshore Pope Francis pilgrimage to Lac Ste. Anne draws thousands to Alberta ...

Pope Francis receiving a headdress elicits heated emotions amongst First Nations communities

26Jul

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Pope Francis receiving a headdress elicits heated emotions amongst First Nations communities

Pope Francis being gifted a headdress by Chief Wilton Littlechild was a powerful and symbolic moment — but the symbolism is not sitting well with everyone. The Pope was given the headdress on Treaty 6 territory, in the central Alberta First Nations community of Maskwacis, after he apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system on Monday.The apology came with cheering from the crowd, and some people were weeping. Soon after, Chief Littlechild went on stage and placed a headdress on Pope Francis’ head.The former member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission attended residential schools for 14 years as a child in Alberta.It was a stunning image: Francis briefly wearing the full Indigenous headdress, its rows of soft white feathers fastened in place by ...

Two Maskwacis men charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault – Edmonton

26Jul

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Two Maskwacis men charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault – Edmonton

Two men have been arrested after a Maskwacis, Alta., resident was killed in his home on Sunday evening. According to an RCMP release Tuesday, two men entered the home of Mason Currie, 20, and assaulted him. Curried died from his injuries.The alleged attackers, Cole Cattleman, 25, and Chaz Cattleman, 22, fled the home. According to RCMP, they attacked a bystander who was calling the police. The 56-year-old victim was taken to hospital and later released. Trending Stories Woman opens fire in Dallas airport, shot and wounded by police, authorities say Woman who collected $400K in viral GoFundMe scam sentenced to prison ...