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Summer Games a first

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For the first time in its history, the Canadian Summer Games will host traditional Native games. Teams from across the country will converge at the central B.C. city of Kamloops between Aug. 8 and 21 to participate in games such as knobby/double ball, earth ball, and bannnockball, as well as other sports. Archery and rugby competitions take place on the Kamloops Indian Band land.

Other events, such as an outdoor co-ed volleyball tournament, slo-pitch, and golf tournament will be held by the band.

Summer Games a first

Page R3

For the first time in its history, the Canadian Summer Games will host traditional Native games. Teams from across the country will converge at the central B.C. city of Kamloops between Aug. 8 and 21 to participate in games such as knobby/double ball, earth ball, and bannnockball, as well as other sports. Archery and rugby competitions take place on the Kamloops Indian Band land.

Other events, such as an outdoor co-ed volleyball tournament, slo-pitch, and golf tournament will be held by the band.

Summer Games a first

Page R3

For the first time in its history, the Canadian Summer Games will host traditional Native games. Teams from across the country will converge at the central B.C. city of Kamloops between Aug. 8 and 21 to participate in games such as knobby/double ball, earth ball, and bannnockball, as well as other sports. Archery and rugby competitions take place on the Kamloops Indian Band land.

Other events, such as an outdoor co-ed volleyball tournament, slo-pitch, and golf tournament will be held by the band.

Summer Games a first

Page R3

For the first time in its history, the Canadian Summer Games will host traditional Native games. Teams from across the country will converge at the central B.C. city of Kamloops between Aug. 8 and 21 to participate in games such as knobby/double ball, earth ball, and bannnockball, as well as other sports. Archery and rugby competitions take place on the Kamloops Indian Band land.

Other events, such as an outdoor co-ed volleyball tournament, slo-pitch, and golf tournament will be held by the band.

Old sport sprouts new stars

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A new crop of cowboys is sprouting from the ranks of junior high school and college rodeos.

One of these aspiring young cowboys is 19-year-old bullrider Kurt Ferguson from Paddle Prairie, Alta.

The Grade 12 student became involved in the rodeo game at the young age of nine when he attended a boys steer riding school held by Garry Houle, a former bull riding champion.

"My parents are my biggest boosters - they got me interested in the sport, and are always there when I need them," said Ferguson.

Old sport sprouts new stars

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A new crop of cowboys is sprouting from the ranks of junior high school and college rodeos.

One of these aspiring young cowboys is 19-year-old bullrider Kurt Ferguson from Paddle Prairie, Alta.

The Grade 12 student became involved in the rodeo game at the young age of nine when he attended a boys steer riding school held by Garry Houle, a former bull riding champion.

"My parents are my biggest boosters - they got me interested in the sport, and are always there when I need them," said Ferguson.

Old sport sprouts new stars

Page R3

A new crop of cowboys is sprouting from the ranks of junior high school and college rodeos.

One of these aspiring young cowboys is 19-year-old bullrider Kurt Ferguson from Paddle Prairie, Alta.

The Grade 12 student became involved in the rodeo game at the young age of nine when he attended a boys steer riding school held by Garry Houle, a former bull riding champion.

"My parents are my biggest boosters - they got me interested in the sport, and are always there when I need them," said Ferguson.