By Jessica Lee Journalism Initiative  26/07/2024  A fire has destroyed the historic Stoney Medicine Lodge, leaving a cultural landmark in ashes. Nakoda Fire, Bighorn Emergency Services and the Cochrane Fire Department were called to respond to the blaze, reported around 8:20 p.m. Thursday night (July 25) and worked well into the night trying to put it out. “The loss of the structure – it’s a blow to the community,” said Nakoda Emergency Services director Reg Fountain. “But thanks to the support of our neighbouring jurisdictions’ fire departments, we were able to contain the fire solely to that structure.” Fire crews still on site Friday (July 26) putting out hot spots at the destroyed Stoney Medicine Lodge near Mînî Thnî on Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation. The Stoney Medicine Lodge is located

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