Sweetgrass and CFWE news briefs - Dec. 7, 2015

Unidentified female found seriously injured on Samson Cree Nation

December 6, 2015. Early in the morning, the Maskwacis RCMP responded to the report of an unidentified and seriously injured female, who had been found on a gravel road in the rural area of the Samson Cree Nation. The injured female, described as being older than a child, was taken to hospital. The full extent of her injuries has not been disclosed. More information will be released as the investigation progresses. The RCMP is requesting information regarding this unidentified female. Contact the Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-3767 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS),

December
5, 2015. The Mustard Seed, along with the Calgary Co-op and Country 105, collected frozen turkeys, hams and chickens for those in need this holiday season. Four Co-op locations accepted donations, including cash and gift cards. One in 10 Calgarians lives below the poverty line, which means many won’t be able to afford a celebration dinner this holiday season. The turkeys, hams and chickens will be distributed as part of The Mustard Seed’s Christmas Food Hamper program, which will provide hampers to approximately 400 individuals and families in the community and to another 400 people in The Mustard Seed’s housing program. In addition, the donations will be part of the Christmas dinners at The Mustard Seed’s Foothills Shelter for up to 370 guests and for another 250 residents in the permanent supportive housing units.