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In a controversial move, unprecedented among First Nations people, Peigan Chief Phillip Big Swan and his council have returned operations of four social service programs to the federal government.

The move became effective Sept. 29.

Big Swan said the issue really dates back almost two years, when drastic cuts to provincial government funding of social service programs started. The cutbacks created a deficit of almost $600,000 for the Peigan Nation.

"Now they want to cut another $26 per person," he added. "We can't operate with that."

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In a controversial move, unprecedented among First Nations people, Peigan Chief Phillip Big Swan and his council have returned operations of four social service programs to the federal government.

The move became effective Sept. 29.

Big Swan said the issue really dates back almost two years, when drastic cuts to provincial government funding of social service programs started. The cutbacks created a deficit of almost $600,000 for the Peigan Nation.

"Now they want to cut another $26 per person," he added. "We can't operate with that."

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Tradition was the order of the day Sept. 22, when a painted buffalo robe was returned by the RCMP Museum in Regina to the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta.

The robe dates from the 1880s and once belonged to the famous Chief Crop Eared Wolf, great grandfather of current Blood Chief Roy Fox.

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Tradition was the order of the day Sept. 22, when a painted buffalo robe was returned by the RCMP Museum in Regina to the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta.

The robe dates from the 1880s and once belonged to the famous Chief Crop Eared Wolf, great grandfather of current Blood Chief Roy Fox.

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For years, the Cree Nation of the Mistissini in Quebec was perhaps the only Cree nation without its own municipal garage. Not having such a facility was costing the nation money in the maintenance of its heavy machinery, such as graders and loaders.

Today, the cost of taking the equipment to the nearest community 90 km away for repair is in the past. The Mistissini garage opens its doors this month.

Robert Jimikin, Director of Public Works for the Cree Nation of Mistissini said it's a nice building, capable of housing six to eight machines at one time.

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For years, the Cree Nation of the Mistissini in Quebec was perhaps the only Cree nation without its own municipal garage. Not having such a facility was costing the nation money in the maintenance of its heavy machinery, such as graders and loaders.

Today, the cost of taking the equipment to the nearest community 90 km away for repair is in the past. The Mistissini garage opens its doors this month.

Robert Jimikin, Director of Public Works for the Cree Nation of Mistissini said it's a nice building, capable of housing six to eight machines at one time.

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Sandy McCarthy is anxious to prove that he can punish national Hockey league opponents in more than one way.

McCarthy, a third-year right winger with the Calgary Flames, is already regarded as one of the league's top heavy-weight fighters. But in the early parts of this season he's also being given the opportunity to showcase his playing skills.

McCarthy, who is of Micmac heritage, can thank new Flames' coach Pierre Page for his expanded role.

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Sandy McCarthy is anxious to prove that he can punish national Hockey league opponents in more than one way.

McCarthy, a third-year right winger with the Calgary Flames, is already regarded as one of the league's top heavy-weight fighters. But in the early parts of this season he's also being given the opportunity to showcase his playing skills.

McCarthy, who is of Micmac heritage, can thank new Flames' coach Pierre Page for his expanded role.

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In spite of not playing hockey last winter, Mac Cardinal showed up at the University of Alberta training camp and two weeks later found himself starting on the storied varsity blue line. Having made the team, Cardinal's goal now is to keep his grades up and to contribute to the rebuilding of a proud team, one that missed the playoffs last year for the first time in decades.

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In spite of not playing hockey last winter, Mac Cardinal showed up at the University of Alberta training camp and two weeks later found himself starting on the storied varsity blue line. Having made the team, Cardinal's goal now is to keep his grades up and to contribute to the rebuilding of a proud team, one that missed the playoffs last year for the first time in decades.