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While most of Saskatchewan was being drenched by rain, nature granted blue skies and soft, cooling breezes for the grand march that kicked off the four-day Gathering of the Northern Elders, held June 9 to 12 at the Elks' Fairgrounds north of La Ronge.

"We had to come north to find the sun," joked Premier Lorne Calvert, who was joined by three of his cabinet ministers, centennial committee chair Glenn Hagel, Lt.-Gov. Lynda Haverstock, and numerous municipal, First Nations and Metis leaders in helping to kick off the Elders' gathering.

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While most of Saskatchewan was being drenched by rain, nature granted blue skies and soft, cooling breezes for the grand march that kicked off the four-day Gathering of the Northern Elders, held June 9 to 12 at the Elks' Fairgrounds north of La Ronge.

"We had to come north to find the sun," joked Premier Lorne Calvert, who was joined by three of his cabinet ministers, centennial committee chair Glenn Hagel, Lt.-Gov. Lynda Haverstock, and numerous municipal, First Nations and Metis leaders in helping to kick off the Elders' gathering.

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Two Saskatoon police officers and a former University of Saskatchewan student travelled from Vancouver to Saskatoon by bicycle in at attempt to increase awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and to build stronger Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationships.

Saskatoon police constables Keith Salzl and Tony Nadon and former university student Michael Linklater began their bicycle trip on May 6 in hopes of raising $10,000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA.)

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Two Saskatoon police officers and a former University of Saskatchewan student travelled from Vancouver to Saskatoon by bicycle in at attempt to increase awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and to build stronger Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationships.

Saskatoon police constables Keith Salzl and Tony Nadon and former university student Michael Linklater began their bicycle trip on May 6 in hopes of raising $10,000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA.)

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With the report from the panel that's been consulting with Metis people across Saskatchewan about the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) electoral process expected to be released soon, MNS President Dwayne Roth and the current MNS government have had some less than flattering things to say about the panel and the consultation process.

A press release issued by the MNS office on June 10 questions the validity of any report issued by the panel, which was struck by First Nations and Metis Relations Minster Maynard Sonntag in December 2004.

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With the report from the panel that's been consulting with Metis people across Saskatchewan about the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) electoral process expected to be released soon, MNS President Dwayne Roth and the current MNS government have had some less than flattering things to say about the panel and the consultation process.

A press release issued by the MNS office on June 10 questions the validity of any report issued by the panel, which was struck by First Nations and Metis Relations Minster Maynard Sonntag in December 2004.

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People visiting the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) this summer will have a chance to learn a little about the life and contributions of respected Elder George Ceepeekous, The Man Who Couldn't Stop Dancing.

Ceepeekous passed away last year, but his family and the RSM are working to ensure his legacy lives on.

In 1991, Ceepeekous first approached the museum about purchasing his dance outfit. Ever since he was a small boy, he had danced the Prairie Chicken Dance at powwows, but now, at the age of 71, he had decided the time had come for him to stop dancing.

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People visiting the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) this summer will have a chance to learn a little about the life and contributions of respected Elder George Ceepeekous, The Man Who Couldn't Stop Dancing.

Ceepeekous passed away last year, but his family and the RSM are working to ensure his legacy lives on.

In 1991, Ceepeekous first approached the museum about purchasing his dance outfit. Ever since he was a small boy, he had danced the Prairie Chicken Dance at powwows, but now, at the age of 71, he had decided the time had come for him to stop dancing.

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Visitors to this year's 35th annual Back to Batoche celebrations, to be held at the Batoche National Historic Site in Saskatchewan from July 21 to 24, will have a chance to enjoy some events and activities that are perennial favourites, as well as some that are new to the mix.

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Visitors to this year's 35th annual Back to Batoche celebrations, to be held at the Batoche National Historic Site in Saskatchewan from July 21 to 24, will have a chance to enjoy some events and activities that are perennial favourites, as well as some that are new to the mix.