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The Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board handed out their annual Training for Excellence Awards on June 8, recognizing organizations for their outstanding achievements in the area of training and employee development.

This year's award recipient in the Promotion of Aboriginal Participation category was the CONEXUS credit union, which earned the award for its Finding the Key initiative.

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The Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board handed out their annual Training for Excellence Awards on June 8, recognizing organizations for their outstanding achievements in the area of training and employee development.

This year's award recipient in the Promotion of Aboriginal Participation category was the CONEXUS credit union, which earned the award for its Finding the Key initiative.

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A new school set to open in Melfort later this year is geared toward helping Aboriginal youth prepare for careers in fire and emergency services.

The Saskatchewan Protective Services Academy (SPSA) will house 48 cadets at a time during a six-month training program. Graduates from the program will receive firefighter and emergency medical responder certificates. The owners' group for the academy is currently comprised of the Kinistin, Saulteaux, English River and Piapot First Nations, but there is room on the board for six more First Nations to join.

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A new school set to open in Melfort later this year is geared toward helping Aboriginal youth prepare for careers in fire and emergency services.

The Saskatchewan Protective Services Academy (SPSA) will house 48 cadets at a time during a six-month training program. Graduates from the program will receive firefighter and emergency medical responder certificates. The owners' group for the academy is currently comprised of the Kinistin, Saulteaux, English River and Piapot First Nations, but there is room on the board for six more First Nations to join.

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The dedication and achievements of 34 First Nation individuals and groups from across the province were recognized in North Battleford on June 8 as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) hosted its annual Circle of Honour awards gala.

"We're here to honour the achievements of the community," said FSIN Chief Alphonse Bird. "There's so many people we wanted to honour."

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The dedication and achievements of 34 First Nation individuals and groups from across the province were recognized in North Battleford on June 8 as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) hosted its annual Circle of Honour awards gala.

"We're here to honour the achievements of the community," said FSIN Chief Alphonse Bird. "There's so many people we wanted to honour."

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Sakimay First Nation has officially opened one of the Regina area's newest gas stations-Salteaux Junction.

The station is located just outside of Regina's western boundary, where Dewdney Ave. becomes Pinkie Rd.

In operation since last November, the station held its official opening June 4. The grand opening drew a lot of attention to the station, said Lisa Sunshine, the station's manager.

"Business has increased since we had our grand opening ... our business has doubled, probably," she said. "It's crazy, the amount of traffic coming through here."

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Sakimay First Nation has officially opened one of the Regina area's newest gas stations-Salteaux Junction.

The station is located just outside of Regina's western boundary, where Dewdney Ave. becomes Pinkie Rd.

In operation since last November, the station held its official opening June 4. The grand opening drew a lot of attention to the station, said Lisa Sunshine, the station's manager.

"Business has increased since we had our grand opening ... our business has doubled, probably," she said. "It's crazy, the amount of traffic coming through here."

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At first it seems like an ordinary greenhouse. Warm, fragrant air and a kaleidoscope of colour greet you at the door while wind snaps at the plastic walls and ceiling. Look down though and you'll see that horsetail ferns have crept inside and stand sentinel around the sandy floor. Breathe deeper and you'll catch a whiff of the nearby boreal forest, mingled with the domesticated scent of marigolds, snapdragons, and geraniums.

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At first it seems like an ordinary greenhouse. Warm, fragrant air and a kaleidoscope of colour greet you at the door while wind snaps at the plastic walls and ceiling. Look down though and you'll see that horsetail ferns have crept inside and stand sentinel around the sandy floor. Breathe deeper and you'll catch a whiff of the nearby boreal forest, mingled with the domesticated scent of marigolds, snapdragons, and geraniums.