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1997 Sweetgrass Headlines

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DECEMBER ISSUE - Published December 8, 1997

Senate appointment surprises store owner by Kim Ziervogel

Schooling struggles are worth the risk by Christina Grant

Back into the school desk and on with life by Crystal Blain

Aboriginal culture on display at new gallery by Rob McKinley

A Christmas Truce: Grandma, Kookum and friendship by Gail Duiker

Terrying About - The Senate and a room full of old things by Terry Lusty

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Aboriginal high-tech focus of demonstration

Painter makes culture a career

Grandma has my wish

Fashion designer has success all sewn up

Family fun with TOPONA

Paddle Prairie Métis rider has rodeo in his veins

Albertans sweep CFR events


NOVEMBER ISSUE - Published November 10, 1997

Grassroots groups fire up in wake of reserve upsets by Rob McKinley

Hundreds for flock to pay last respects to Chief Twinn by M. Partington-Richer

Hobbema community shocked as baby delivered in ditch by Anthony Kovats

Veteran seeks respect by Rob McKinley

House arrest made by Rob McKinley

Huskies ready to scrimmage after 30 year break by Rob McKinley

Terrying About - Sadness on the trails by Terry Lusty


OCTOBER ISSUE - Published October 13, 1997

Better communications believed to bring bands back on track by Rob McKinley

Métis put rights in writing by Rob McKinley

Alberta's Laura and Terri team up at Winspear by Terry Lusty

Traditional and scientific tests of big burn by Rob McKinley

Swan Hills discussions continue as protesters march by Rob McKinley

New Jackson CD highlights homeless by Rob McKinley

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg

Goodstriker a man to be remembered by Terry Lusty


SEPTEMBER ISSUE - Published September 15, 1997

Stoney to get investigation and audit by Rob McKinley

Tribal show and tell another success by Rob McKinley

Samson sit-in by Rob McKinley

Traditional and scientific tests of big burn by Rob McKinley

Human blood is clean, according to Swan Hills test by Rob McKinley

Controversy over Cheviot mine gains strength by Lynn Redl


AUGUST ISSUE - Published August 18, 1997

Stoney band given green light, despite allegations by Rob McKinley

Grand chief wants plant shut by Rob McKinley

New minister visits west by Rob McKinley

Study hoped to explain northern Native sickness by Rob McKinley

People and Places: Busy on the powwow circuit by Ethel Winnipeg

Terrying About - Grads and powwow galore by Terry Lusty

Boy caught in middle of schooling dispute by Rob McKinley


JULY ISSUE - Published July 7, 1997

Women take to streets in Cold Lake to raise awareness by Tara De Ryk

Paying for a non-Native sweat lodge is a high price for Traditional spirituality by Rob McKinley

Aboriginal Day needs to draw more non-Natives by Rob McKinley

Pamela George Trust Fund

Esquao Awards by Kim Ziervogel

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg


JUNE ISSUE - Published June 9, 1997

Wood Buffalo Elects new Mayor by Rob McKinley

Hobbema youth selected for Mexican cultural exchange by Rob McKinley

Aboriginal Day Activities by Rob McKinley

Bloods sign health agreement by Jim Goodstriker

Terrying Around by Terry Lusty

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg


MAY ISSUE - Published May 12, 1997

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Métis Elder, cultural advocate passes away by Terry Lusty

Aboriginal artifacts surface in road debate by Jonathan Midgley

Oilers astound in first round by Terry Lusty

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg

Students on speaking tour

Scholarships available

Poet shortlisted

Housing internships announced

Role models wanted


APRIL ISSUE - Published April 14, 1997

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg

Round dancing and getting around by Terry Lusty

Lethbridge prof celebrates cultural diveristy by Barb Grinder

Sawridge First Nation launches $5 -billion suit by Marilyn Partington-Richer

Saddle Lake just misses league title by R John Hayes

Kapawe'no operates addictions treatment centre by Mary Hewson

Sturgeon Lake to host conference

Banff plans May programs

Edmonton hosts women's summit

Call for youth nominations

Royal Bank award goes to Albertan

David Crowchild Day approaches

Data base matches women and careers


MARCH ISSUE - Published March 10, 1997

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg

Of prizes, politics and parties by Terry Lusty

Three Albertans given awards by R John Hayes and Kenneth Williams

Election promises more of the same for Aboriginal Albertans by R John Hayes

How the Mississippi River got its shape by Tom McCormack

TV host sets her sights on bigger things by R John Hayes

Education advisor passes away

Bill C-79 protest

Moving on up

Museum to host art show

Bull named justice award winner

Early Dreamcatcher News

Celebrating role models

March into gardening


FEBRUARY ISSUE - Published February 10, 1997

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg

Awards and anniversaries around Albertaby Terry Lusty

Actor condemns 'Savage Images' by Kenneth Williams

Three Albertans given National Aboriginal Achievement Awards by R John Hayes

Looking for youth talent

Kananaskis review continues

Call to Artists

Fund finds focus

Committee seeks members

Taking the challenge

Social Services bursaries available


JANUARY ISSUE - Published January 8, 1997

People and Places by Ethel Winnipeg

Ringing in the New Yearby Terry Lusty

June agreement promises to bear fruit in oil patch by R John Hayes

Nominees sought for Calgary award by Debbie Faulkner

Pilgramage Pictorial

Xerox Scholarships Copped

Albertans take on labour programs

Beaver Lake completes water system

Reserve 'enters 20th century'



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