Ermineskin Cree Nation

• Lack of interpreter leads Alberta judge to throw deaf man’s sex charges out of court

  The judge said the man from Maskwacis was born deaf, is illiterate, does not communicate in a recognized sign language and is "wholly unable" to communicate with court and counsel.

  Crime

  Jan 16, 2025
  
• First Nation near Edmonton suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

  Band officials said they've reactivated the suit over proposed legislation dealing with water treatment.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2024
  
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• Facts about the former Alberta residential school site Pope Francis plans to visit

  Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada next month includes a stop at the site of the former Ermineskin Indian Residential School. Here are some facts about the site.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
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• No need for federal involvement in Hinton coal mine review, Alberta First Nation says

  The Ermineskin Cree Nation says it continues to doubt the need for a federal environmental review of a proposed thermal coal mine expansion near Hinton in western Alberta.

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2021
• 3rd person charged with murder in Alberta man’s homicide

  Kris Tyrell Rain, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Albert Dean Wildcat, 51.

  Crime

  May 27, 2021
• Alberta RCMP charge 2 men for Ermineskin Cree Nation death

  On April 11, Maskwacis RCMP and EMS responded to the aftermath of a home invasion, finding a 51-year-old man with stab wounds.

  Crime

  Apr 25, 2021
• Man, 18, charged with second-degree murder after woman found dead in Maskwacis

  Maskwacis RCMP have charged a 18-year-old man with second-degree murder after a woman was found dead on the Ermineskin Cree Nation last weekend.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2021
• Maskwacis celebrates opening of 1st public library

  The new library, which is located at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre, currently has 800 books, but staff hope to double that number by next year. 

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2019
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• Murder charge laid in 2018 death of Alberta mother of 5

  A 27-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a year-long investigation into the death of a 29-year-old woman south of Edmonton.

  Crime

  Jul 8, 2019
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• New dog bylaws on Siksika Nation aim to reduce dog attacks, increase education

  The Siksika Nation now has new animal bylaws and its first and only animal control officer.

  News

  Jan 28, 2019