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A $14 million pilot program promising employment to 90 First Nations and Metis individuals in Alberta has been formalized with an official signing between local and federal officials.

Richard Arcand, chairman of the Western Aboriginal Development Alliance, (WADA), and Lloyd Axworthy, federal minister of Human Resources Development, announced the Stronger Together program at a press conference in Edmonton Nov. 16. Chiefs and settlement councilmen witnessed the signing which was also attended by Ann McLellan, federal interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians.

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Ben Louis wrapped up his novice season as a professional saddle bronc rider by tying on points for first place at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton. The championship, however, was awarded to Jonathan Blackmore of Cardston, Alta., because he had won three go rounds to Louis's one.

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Ben Louis wrapped up his novice season as a professional saddle bronc rider by tying on points for first place at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton. The championship, however, was awarded to Jonathan Blackmore of Cardston, Alta., because he had won three go rounds to Louis's one.

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Canada's rodeo showcase took a bit of a hit this year, as attendance didn't live up to early predictions by Edmonton Northlands of a new record. Crowds at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which had seen more paying customer every year for each of the previous nine years, fell by about 3,000 for the five-day event.

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Canada's rodeo showcase took a bit of a hit this year, as attendance didn't live up to early predictions by Edmonton Northlands of a new record. Crowds at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which had seen more paying customer every year for each of the previous nine years, fell by about 3,000 for the five-day event.

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When he was growing up, Shawn Henry's grandparents would bring posters back from the Canadian Finals Rodeo. He'd put them on his walls and dream of one day actually seeing the CFR, maybe competing, maybe even winning. In 1995, he took another step through is dream, winning a performance and placing well up the list in the toughest saddle bronc competition in Canada. In the CFR at 28, Henry says that he's continuing to dream.

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When he was growing up, Shawn Henry's grandparents would bring posters back from the Canadian Finals Rodeo. He'd put them on his walls and dream of one day actually seeing the CFR, maybe competing, maybe even winning. In 1995, he took another step through is dream, winning a performance and placing well up the list in the toughest saddle bronc competition in Canada. In the CFR at 28, Henry says that he's continuing to dream.

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Review

Raven In The Snow:

By Bill Miller

Warner/Reprise, 1995

In combining electrically induced influences of Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chilli Peppers , blues and indigenous roots music, Bill Miller's second album, Raven In The Snow, has to be one of the slickest products so far this year. Although Miller uses a measure of commercialism, it is achieved without compromise or damage. References to indigenous struggles and culture, have been polished to the sharpness of an obsidian arrowhead.

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Review

Raven In The Snow:

By Bill Miller

Warner/Reprise, 1995

In combining electrically induced influences of Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chilli Peppers , blues and indigenous roots music, Bill Miller's second album, Raven In The Snow, has to be one of the slickest products so far this year. Although Miller uses a measure of commercialism, it is achieved without compromise or damage. References to indigenous struggles and culture, have been polished to the sharpness of an obsidian arrowhead.

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His Indian name, abbreviated, is Pazi. Translated the name means, "He Who Goes Against Yellow Hair". In contemporary circles, he is Fred Pashe, 25, and this year's proud winner of the 13th Annual Peace Hills Art Contest. His acrylic on canvas painting entitled "The Spirit Will Never Die," was of a boy with a buffalo which won him top honours from among approximately 180 entries in the open category.