6 local bands nominated for Juno awards
Six Edmonton-area bands were included in the Juno Awards nominations announced Tuesday morning.
Those nominees were part of more than 15 artists from Alberta that received recognition.
Local band Altameda has been nominated for a Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year.
Beppie Music is one of five children's album nominees, while The Bearhead Sisters and Cikwes Nehiyaw Soul are up for the Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year award.
The duo, Troy Snaterse and Erik Grice, released their third album, Born Losers, last year after dealing with the grief of a lost loved one and the near death of Snaterse’s father.
Other local acts nominated this year are The McDades and Rare Americans. The McDades are nominated for Traditional Roots Album, while Rare Americans boast a nomination for Breakthrough Group of the year.
Toronto’s The Weeknd leads this year with six nominations including Single of the Year, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year, while Avril Lavinge and Tate McRae are tied for five nominations each.
The Junos Awards are being held at Rogers Place on March 13 at 6 p.m. where actor Simu Lui will be hosting the awards ceremony. For the full list of nominations, click here.
Correction
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the number of Edmonton-area artists nominated. CTV News Edmonton regrets the error.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
What to know about avian influenza in dairy cows and the risk to humans
Why is H5N1, or bird flu, a concern, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about avian influenza.
'I was scared': Ontario man's car repossessed after missing two repair loan payments
An Ontario man who took out a loan to pay for auto repairs said his car was repossessed after he missed two payments.
opinion The special relationship between King Charles and the Princess of Wales
Royal commentator Afua Hagan writes that when King Charles recently admitted Catherine to the Order of the Companions of Honour, it not only made history, but it reinforced the strong bond between the King and his beloved daughter-in-law.
New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'
American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.
$70M Lotto Max winners kept prize a secret from family for 2 months
During a special winner celebration near their hometown, Doug and Enid shared the story of how they discovered they were holding a Lotto Max ticket worth $70 million and how they kept this huge secret for so long.
Are Canadians getting sick from expired food?
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Improve balance and build core strength with this exercise
When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking, running and cycling.