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Death of Cold Lake First Nations man by RCMP shakes First Nation says chief – APTN News
Matthew Atkinson, aka Fabian Skani, 41, led a life with its share of challenges, according to his cousin, and chief of Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN). His life ended in a public place on Dec. 14, in Cold Lake, Alta., where he was shot and killed by RCMP. He’s the 15th Indigenous person killed in […]
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Cold Lake First Nations man killed in RCMP shooting identified by family – CBC
Dec 17, 2024 Chief says community shocked by ‘the loss of one of our own’ A Cold Lake First Nations man who was shot and killed by Alberta RCMP last weekend has been identified by his family, who say he was trying to rebuild his life when he was killed. Farron Atkinson identified his brother, […]
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ASIRT investigations concluded on three files
Dec 11, 2024 The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed its investigations into three separate incidents and released the executive director’s and assistant executive director’s full reports on each decision. On Sept. 20, 2020, ASIRT was directed to investigate a fatal RCMP officer-involved shooting in Calling Lake. The executive director’s full report can […]
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Joint Statement from the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and the Family of Maurice Cardinal and Jacob Sansom on the Dismissal of Anthony Bilodeau’s Supreme Court Appeal
Nov 27, 2024 The Otipemisiwak Métis Government acknowledges the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to dismiss the appeal of Anthony Michael Bilodeau, convicted of killing Maurice Cardinal and Jacob Sansom. While no legal outcome can repair the harm caused by this terrible act or heal the deep wounds left by it, this decision serves as […]
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Red Deer’s first new courthouse in 40 years
Nov 08, 2024 Red Deer residents are one step closer to enhanced justice services in a state-of-the-art facility. The newly built Red Deer Justice Centre will replace the city’s existing outdated court facilities that have been operating at capacity. The new centre has space for 16 courtrooms, with 12 courtrooms fully built and the ability […]
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Strengthening restorative justice in Alberta
Nov 06, 2024 Applications are now open for Alberta-based non-profit organizations and municipalities to access $720,000 in restorative justice funding. This grant supports initiatives aimed at resolving disputes outside of the formal court system, resulting in meaningful resolutions and community integration. Restorative justice promotes accountability, healing and reconciliation by encouraging everyone involved in a crime […]
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Media Advisory: BCCLA Challenging Mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the King at the Alberta Court of Appeal
October 28, 2024 WHAT: BCCLA at Alberta Court of Appeal to intervene in Wirring v The Law Society of Alberta to challenge the Law Society of Alberta’s mandatory Oath of Allegiance WHEN: October 31, 2023, at (10:00) am MDT/ (9:00) am PDT WHERE: Courtroom 612, Alberta Court of Appeal, Edmonton Edmonton, AB (Treaty 6 Territory) […]
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Ottawa asked to amend policing program – Lethbridge Herald
October 23, 2024 The Assembly of First Nations and Premier Danielle Smith are calling on the federal government to implement amendments to the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program. This program would commit sustainable funding for Indigenous-led law enforcement. In a joint news release from AFN and the premier, they said both parties have advocated […]
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Joint Statement from Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on First Nations Policing
Oct 21, 2024 We call on the federal government to move forward on their commitment to implement amendments to the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program that would commit sustainable and predictable funding for First Nations-led law enforcement. First Nations and the Government of Alberta have long advocated for police services that reflect community values, […]
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Alberta Takes a Stand: The Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons names first CEO
EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 16, 2024 – The Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons (The AC) is taking its fight against human trafficking to the next level, and human traffickers should be worried. With the appointment of Mrs. Matipa Ndoro as the organization’s CEO, The AC has begun its mission to combat one of the […]
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