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First Nations in Alberta Struggle with Devastating Opioid Crisis Despair

Calgary, Alberta – First Nations communities in Alberta are facing a devastating reality, with Indigenous people dying from opioids at a rate more than eight times higher than the rest of the population, according to recently released data. The impact of the opioid crisis has been profound, with individuals like Jody Plaineagle from the Piikani Nation experiencing layered grief and loss within their communities. Plaineagle describes a heartbreaking cycle where one death leads to another, …

Disturbing Incident: Baby Horse Mutilated in Suspected Dog Attack at Alberta Farm

Beaumont, Alberta – A distressing incident occurred this week at a horse farm near Beaumont, Alberta, where a baby horse was brutally mutilated in a suspected dog attack. The week-old foal suffered extensive wounds, with parts of its body torn away to the bone. Connie Manning-McNichol, the owner of TamRac Ranch in Leduc County, expressed concerns about the safety of the children and teenagers who attend riding lessons at her equestrian center, fearing a potential …

Investigation Launched into Fatal Shooting in Northeast Alberta Village

St. Paul, Alberta – Authorities are currently investigating a tragic incident involving the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in Goodfish Lake, Alberta. The St. Paul RCMP responded to a call reporting an injured man at a residence on Main Road in Goodfish Lake at 6:37 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds, and despite attempts to save his life, he was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene by …

Southern Alberta First Nation Declares State of Emergency in Response to Drug Poisoning Deaths

PINCHER CREEK, Alberta (AP) — A state of emergency has been declared by a First Nation in southern Alberta in response to a recent increase in drug poisoning deaths. Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton and council made the declaration on Tuesday, following several deaths in the community. Chief Knowlton described the drug crisis as a “public policy challenge of the century, affecting every community from coast to coast,” emphasizing the significant impact it has on …