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Last month seven Aboriginal people who joined the Canadian Forces under the Aboriginal entry program graduated from the basic recruit training course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in St-Jean, Que. One was from Alberta.

Private Tammy Campbell (Mistawasis) is from Cold Lake. Asked "What would you say to someone who is interested in joining the Canadian Forces through the Aboriginal Entry Program?" Pte. Campbell had this to say:

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If you have young children and are worried about how you're going to pay for their post-secondary education, you might want to consider investing in a registered education savings plan (RESP).

RESPs are registered with the federal government and allow contributions to grow tax-free until the beneficiary begins studies at an eligible post-secondary educational institution. Taxes are not paid on the principle or interest until the beneficiary begins their studies.

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If you have young children and are worried about how you're going to pay for their post-secondary education, you might want to consider investing in a registered education savings plan (RESP).

RESPs are registered with the federal government and allow contributions to grow tax-free until the beneficiary begins studies at an eligible post-secondary educational institution. Taxes are not paid on the principle or interest until the beneficiary begins their studies.

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Income tax time is fast approaching and most Canadians are getting ready to file their returns. Contrary to popular belief, most First Nations people are required to file a return with Revenue Canada. This article will briefly examine the unique features of First Nations taxation, especially in relation to income. It will be shown that First Nations taxation is a continually evolving field.

Not so long ago, most First Nations people had very limited exposure to the taxman. This is because of two main reasons:

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Income tax time is fast approaching and most Canadians are getting ready to file their returns. Contrary to popular belief, most First Nations people are required to file a return with Revenue Canada. This article will briefly examine the unique features of First Nations taxation, especially in relation to income. It will be shown that First Nations taxation is a continually evolving field.

Not so long ago, most First Nations people had very limited exposure to the taxman. This is because of two main reasons:

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Blueprint for the Future, an Aboriginal youth career fair at Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre was buzzing as an estimated 2100 Aboriginal youth converged on the annual fair sponsored each year in a different Canadian city by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation in Toronto.

The location each time around coincides with whatever city is hosting that particular year's National Aboriginal Achievement Awards.

The foundation's chief executive officer, John Kim Bell, expressed surprise and delight at the turnout.

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Blueprint for the Future, an Aboriginal youth career fair at Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre was buzzing as an estimated 2100 Aboriginal youth converged on the annual fair sponsored each year in a different Canadian city by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation in Toronto.

The location each time around coincides with whatever city is hosting that particular year's National Aboriginal Achievement Awards.

The foundation's chief executive officer, John Kim Bell, expressed surprise and delight at the turnout.

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"Venturing forth" is a phrase that means to take a risk and go out into the world.

Venturing Forth is also the title of a 13-part Aboriginal business television series focusing on economic development in First Nations communities across Canada.

The series premiered on Sunday, Feb. 4 on the Aboriginal People's Television Network (APTN).

The documentary crew for Venturing Forth went to Fort McMurray the first week in January to interview three local people and a partnership business.

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"Venturing forth" is a phrase that means to take a risk and go out into the world.

Venturing Forth is also the title of a 13-part Aboriginal business television series focusing on economic development in First Nations communities across Canada.

The series premiered on Sunday, Feb. 4 on the Aboriginal People's Television Network (APTN).

The documentary crew for Venturing Forth went to Fort McMurray the first week in January to interview three local people and a partnership business.

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It's a milestone that few ever reach: 50 years married. Maurice and Helen Wolfe from Hobbema achieved that on Feb. 6, still happy and very fulfilled, according to their daughter Jeanette Sampson.

The couple, who have lived in Hobbema all their lives, celebrated with about 80 family and friends at the Moose Lodge in Ponoka on Feb. 3. They have 10 children. Jeanette, at 49, is the oldest, and Jason 32 is the youngest. One, Donna, lives with her parents and helps them. There are also 17 grand-children and five great-grandchildren.