Struggles in the northeast marked much of 2022 for Vermette

Struggles in the northeast marked much of 2022 for Vermette

For Doyle Vermette, this year has brought much struggles for his constituents. The MLA for Cumberland and the lone northern opposition NDP member of the Legislature said people are finding it difficult to make ends meet. “If you look at the list of affordability,...
2022 was a learning year for new MLA Lemaigre

2022 was a learning year for new MLA Lemaigre

Jim Lemaigre said his first year representing Athabasca has gone well for him, learning the process as a Legislative Assembly member, but also traveling to the northern communities to hear concerns. “I have such a huge geographic area that I cover. So how do we get...
MP Gary Vidal reflects on 2022

MP Gary Vidal reflects on 2022

Refreshing and enthusiasm is how Gary Vidal describes 2022. As COVID-19 restrictions eased, most MP’s tried to return to normal life of in-person gatherings in Ottawa. “Something that’s been really frustrating and refreshing about this year, is the ability to...
Year in Review: Cameco looks back on 2022

Year in Review: Cameco looks back on 2022

2022 was a good year for Cameco. The Saskatchewan based uranium mining company which has a number of operations in the province’s north saw its fortunes turn around due to a number of factors. Tim Gitzel, the president and CEO of Cameco explained the outlook for the...
Year in Review: Treaty Commissioner looks back on 2022

Year in Review: Treaty Commissioner looks back on 2022

The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is taking a look back at what was a busy 2022. Treaty Commissioner Mary Culbertson said the construction of signs along Highway 11 marking Treaty Four and Treaty Six Territory was a big event for the office and also marked a first...
Canada to celebrate first National Ribbon Skirt Day in January

Canada to celebrate first National Ribbon Skirt Day in January

The legislation that enshrined National Ribbon Skirt Day received unanimous cross-partisan support, says Jenica Atwin, the MP who sponsored the bill. Photo courtesy of Manny Becerra. By: Matteo Cimellaro, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The first National Ribbon...
Onion Lake take Alberta to court over Sovereignty Act

Onion Lake take Alberta to court over Sovereignty Act

By: Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A First Nation located on the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan is the first to launch a legal challenge to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act. On Dec. 19, Onion...