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Racist remarks in comic ignite boycott

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Racist comments a comic book character has his creators confused as to why Aboriginals might be insulted his use of the term "going Native."

"The story is really only meant to be humorous," said Lucille Stanzione, executive assistant to Michael Silberkleit, chairman of Archie Publications. "We never meant to insult anyone. I'm sure no one intended anything but to be humorous."

In the No. 19 issue of Jugheads Double Digest, comic book character Reg said

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.

Metis election sees 70 candidates

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This fall's Metis Nation of Alberta election will see a record number of candidates pursuing seats on the nation's executive.

Fifteen people are vying for the position of president while another 28 are running for six regional vice-president seats in the Sept. 7 vote. A further 27 candidates are running for the six seats on the board of directors.

The legacy of former president Larry Desmeules, who died earlier this year, is partly to blame for the size of the candidacy, said presidential hopeful Muriel Stanley-Venne.