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Established in 1983 to serve the needs of northern Alberta, Windspeaker became a national newspaper on its 10th anniversary in 1993.
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The Metis Nation of Alberta is mourning the loss of its president. Larry Desmeules died suddenly in his home in the early morning hours of Feb. 24.
"This is going to be quite a blow to Metis society at large," said Metis historian Terry Lusty. "They're not going to be easy shoes to fill."
"Look how he developed and extended the Metis nation. Who before him has…
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The conflict between the Roseau River band council and reserve police has resulted in a vote of no confidence for the band's chief.
Chief Lawrence Henry was ousted Feb. 16 in a unanimous vote by members
of the reserve's Custom Council, the band's vice-chief said.
Eleven council members, each representing a single reserve family, voted unanimously to remove…
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The conflict between the Roseau River band council and reserve police has resulted in a vote of no confidence for the band's chief.
Chief Lawrence Henry was ousted Feb. 16 in a unanimous vote by members
of the reserve's Custom Council, the band's vice-chief said.
Eleven council members, each representing a single reserve family, voted unanimously to remove…
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The conflict between the Roseau River band council and reserve police has resulted in a vote of no confidence for the band's chief.
Chief Lawrence Henry was ousted Feb. 16 in a unanimous vote by members
of the reserve's Custom Council, the band's vice-chief said.
Eleven council members, each representing a single reserve family, voted unanimously to remove…
Page 1
The conflict between the Roseau River band council and reserve police has resulted in a vote of no confidence for the band's chief.
Chief Lawrence Henry was ousted Feb. 16 in a unanimous vote by members
of the reserve's Custom Council, the band's vice-chief said.
Eleven council members, each representing a single reserve family, voted unanimously to remove…
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When he founded ACR Systems back in 1983, Albert C. Rock, an entrepreneur of Metis Cree heritage, was a high-tech explorer-always looking for new and better ways to do things.
ACR data loggers grew out of his search for an improved method of recording temperature and relative humidity in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems he commissioned. Today…
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When he founded ACR Systems back in 1983, Albert C. Rock, an entrepreneur of Metis Cree heritage, was a high-tech explorer-always looking for new and better ways to do things.
ACR data loggers grew out of his search for an improved method of recording temperature and relative humidity in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems he commissioned. Today…
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When he founded ACR Systems back in 1983, Albert C. Rock, an entrepreneur of Metis Cree heritage, was a high-tech explorer-always looking for new and better ways to do things.
ACR data loggers grew out of his search for an improved method of recording temperature and relative humidity in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems he commissioned. Today…
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When he founded ACR Systems back in 1983, Albert C. Rock, an entrepreneur of Metis Cree heritage, was a high-tech explorer-always looking for new and better ways to do things.
ACR data loggers grew out of his search for an improved method of recording temperature and relative humidity in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems he commissioned. Today…
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, known everywhere by its acronym SIGA, took one of the four nominations for this year's CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award.
"We were very pleased and honored to be nominated for the CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award. We'd also like to thank our nominator the Saskatoon Tribal Council for recognizing our…
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, known everywhere by its acronym SIGA, took one of the four nominations for this year's CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award.
"We were very pleased and honored to be nominated for the CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award. We'd also like to thank our nominator the Saskatoon Tribal Council for recognizing our…
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, known everywhere by its acronym SIGA, took one of the four nominations for this year's CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award.
"We were very pleased and honored to be nominated for the CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award. We'd also like to thank our nominator the Saskatoon Tribal Council for recognizing our…
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, known everywhere by its acronym SIGA, took one of the four nominations for this year's CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award.
"We were very pleased and honored to be nominated for the CANDO Economic Developer of the Year award. We'd also like to thank our nominator the Saskatoon Tribal Council for recognizing our…
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In just a few short years, Millbrook First Nation has transformed itself from a have-not community to a leader in economic development in Atlantic Canada.
The band's successes were acknowledged recently with a Recognition Award from CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and a nomination for CANDO Economic Developer of the Year.
Lloyd…
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In just a few short years, Millbrook First Nation has transformed itself from a have-not community to a leader in economic development in Atlantic Canada.
The band's successes were acknowledged recently with a Recognition Award from CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and a nomination for CANDO Economic Developer of the Year.
Lloyd…