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The dynasty continues. And how!
In its 10 years of hockey history at the annual Federation Cup tournament considered the Grand Prix of Metis hockey, the Gift Lake Islanders once again dominated going undefeated through the entire April 1 to 4 tournament at the Enoch Recreation Centre on the Enoch Reserve. That makes seven wins in 10 years.
In a 5-4 thriller over…
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The peewee Braves I team convinced their opponents from Wetaskiwin that resistance was futile on March 11, jumping out to a seven-goal lead in the two-game total goal Zone 4 hockey final.
Realizing it wasn't in the cards for them to come back and win Game 2 by a minimum of seven goals, which they would have had to do to overcome the 8-1 licking Hobbema put on them in the…
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Lots has been said and written about preventing crime through social development initiatives that are meant to reduce problems that research has shown always lead to societal breakdown. There are housing programs to counter unhealthy living conditions, educational initiatives to stem the school drop out rate, development of recreational facilities and programs to keep youth away…
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No one has to tell Edmonton's Won-18 they are taking the long road to success, a hip hop group from Edmonton with no plans to relocate to a place with more exposure? Sounds a little risky.
It seems the last time any Edmonton act took their music outside the prairies to a wide audience was when Moe Berg and the Pursuit of Happiness were telling everyone they were "adults…
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He's been one busy man with art tours in Japan, Germany and Australia where the work of George Littlechild, a 40-year-old Cree artist from Alberta's Hobbema First Nation is described as very exotic.
A feature show at Edmonton's Bearclaw Gallery promoted as the Prayer Offering and Otherwise showcased Littlechild's art. Most of his work is selling at exhibitions mainly in…
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Bright lighting, new paint and an elevator installation are all part of the renovations happening at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton.
"For the last 10 years we wanted to do this and we've finally found the money to do it," said Martha Campiou, president of the centre. The elevator alone cost the centre $175,000. The elevator was installed for the elderly…
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A piece of needle-point artwork titled 'Merry Little Rider' donated by Colleen Klein, wife of Premier Ralph Klein was auctioned off at a fundraiser breakfast for Kids Kottage, a 24-hour crisis centre for abused and neglected children.
The Kottage which is located on 13308-101 St., opened its doors in July,1995. The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe Hotel…
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Talk to the feather
The urban rez - it's a term that is being used lately to describe a homeland for many Aboriginal people in the city. But even the sound of "urban rez" brings to mind a land of concrete that is disconnected from nature's beauty and sustainability, a land that held false promises for the Aboriginal people who came to find what their white brothers said…
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The Treaty 8 centennial commemoration gala raised more money than expected as the premier of Alberta, Ralph Klein, and several government ministers, presented a cheque for $800,000 to the Treaty 8 committee at their fundraising event at the provincial museum on April 20.
The provincial contribution to the Treaty 8 committee left the chairperson, Chief Richard Davis,…
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The signing of a seven-year framework agreement between the Metis Nation of Alberta and the provincial government took place on April 20 at Government House.
Audrey Poitras, president of the Metis Nation of Alberta, along with representatives of the provinces six Metis zone regional councils were part of the ceremonial signing with Premier Ralph Klein and the minister of…
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For the controversial Cheviot mine, it's a case of two strikes and you're out -at least for the time being.
The coal mine, proposed for just outside Jasper National Park, received the second of two major blows in late April. That blow was delivered by a court ruling which quashed federal approval of the mine.
Justice Douglas Campbell ruled that a federal-provincial…
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The Youth Empowerment and Recreation Symposium, held April 30 to May 3 at the University of Alberta, aimed to build on what has been good about earlier Aboriginal Youth Conferences in Edmonton and to add a little more.
Dennis Arcand is the main organizer for the event that was presented by Alexander First Nation. He explained that added component was recreation and the…
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A fundraising gala to kick off a national powwow in Edmonton entertained more than 200 people on May 1 at the Northlands Agricom in Edmonton. The money raised from the gala will be put toward the costs of the national powwow which will take place on May 28 to 30.
The entertainment for gala evening included comedian Don Burnstick, Asani, the Metis cultural dancers and the…
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A conference at a reserve in Hobbema stirred up a lot of questions and feelings. Tears were shed as grandparents, parents, and other relatives recounted how children from the reserve were apprehended by the province's social services.
"We'd like our kids to come home," said Tammy Crier, member of the newly formed Women's Support Group on the Samson Reserve in Hobbema.…
The League of Canadian Poets announced its shortlist for the 1997 Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, and Metis poet Marilyn Dumont from northeastern Alberta is among eight writers nominated. The award is for the best first book of poetry by a Canadian published in 1996. The Lampert award is given in memory of Gerald Lampert, an arts administrator who organized authors' tours and took particular…