Remote nations in northern Alberta have joined those in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories in an organization of First Nations that share the challenges and barriers faced by their geographical locations. “Remoteness has always been an issue within the Treaty 8 First Nations in northern Alberta,” said Loon Lake Chief Ivan Sawan, who… Read More »Treaty 8 in Alberta signs onto assembly of remote First Nations organization

A spacecraft built and flown by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines sailed around the moon on Thursday to attempt the first U.S. touchdown on the lunar surface in more than half a century and the first ever entirely by the private sector. The six-legged robot lander, dubbed Odysseus, was due to begin the final descent from… Read More »RPT-UPDATE 2-US nears attempt at first moon landing in half century with private robot spacecraft

Town staff continue to work on a permanent seasonal patio program for food and drink establishments in the Old Town, but also have extended the current temporary program operating since 2020 by adopting a bylaw last week that allows it to run until 2025. This comes after direction council gave to staff earlier this year… Read More »Town still working on permanent patio program