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John Jaques starts his day early. Hours before his Grade 10 classes start he is out on the street delivering newspapers in his hometown of Saskatoon. Then he spends a full day in school before heading off to practice his double bass. The rest of the day is filled with homework and doing chores for his grandparents, with whom he lives. But the 15-year-old doesn't mind.

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A major collaborative project is underway to develop resources for teaching Aboriginal languages in northern Saskatchewan.

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Five years ago, Donna Falcon read an ad in the paper saying more foster parents were needed. She and her husband Gordon decided they had the time to help.

Since then, the couple estimates they've opened their home up to more than 100 children. They say it's been a positive experience.

"We've been fortunate. Some people have had a hard time, but we've never had to encounter anything like that," said Gordon.

Foster children are not the "problem" kids they're sometimes reputed to be, Donna added. "They're just everyday kids, like our own."

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Five years ago, Donna Falcon read an ad in the paper saying more foster parents were needed. She and her husband Gordon decided they had the time to help.

Since then, the couple estimates they've opened their home up to more than 100 children. They say it's been a positive experience.

"We've been fortunate. Some people have had a hard time, but we've never had to encounter anything like that," said Gordon.

Foster children are not the "problem" kids they're sometimes reputed to be, Donna added. "They're just everyday kids, like our own."

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Some of the best rodeo competitors from across Canada and the United States were in North Battleford from Oct. 13 to 16 to compete in the 2005 running of the International Indian Finals Rodeo (IIFR).

The North Battleford Civic Centre hosted rodeo action in 11 different rodeo events, with the top two competitors from six different associations taking part.

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Some of the best rodeo competitors from across Canada and the United States were in North Battleford from Oct. 13 to 16 to compete in the 2005 running of the International Indian Finals Rodeo (IIFR).

The North Battleford Civic Centre hosted rodeo action in 11 different rodeo events, with the top two competitors from six different associations taking part.

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On Nov. 19, members of White Bear First Nation will gather together in the school gymnasium to help Maria Joyea celebrate an impressive milestone-30 years of sobriety.

A round dance will be held to mark the occasion, followed by giveaways, basket raffles, 50/50 raffles and a midnight lunch.

Joyea said everybody is welcome to attend the celebration, especially the youth.

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On Nov. 19, members of White Bear First Nation will gather together in the school gymnasium to help Maria Joyea celebrate an impressive milestone-30 years of sobriety.

A round dance will be held to mark the occasion, followed by giveaways, basket raffles, 50/50 raffles and a midnight lunch.

Joyea said everybody is welcome to attend the celebration, especially the youth.

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The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is offering training and resources to help people understand the issues surrounding the use of Crystal Methamphetimine (MA) through the Prevention Awareness and Community Education (PACE) Crystal Meth program.

Both a 16-hour certificate program and a 30-hour specialist program are available through PACE. Both programs offer training on an array of issues related to MA use and production, said PACE co-ordinator Cherylee Highway.

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The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is offering training and resources to help people understand the issues surrounding the use of Crystal Methamphetimine (MA) through the Prevention Awareness and Community Education (PACE) Crystal Meth program.

Both a 16-hour certificate program and a 30-hour specialist program are available through PACE. Both programs offer training on an array of issues related to MA use and production, said PACE co-ordinator Cherylee Highway.