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Windspeaker Publication

Established in 1983 to serve the needs of northern Alberta, Windspeaker became a national newspaper on its 10th anniversary in 1993.

  • October 26, 2001
  • Debora Lockyer Steel, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 31

It's become a tradition. Each year, youth from across the country attend Grant MacEwan Community College's Dreamcatcher Youth Conference where they are treated to a variety of educational workshops, cultural activities and even a Much Music Video Dance.

On the Oct. 12 weekend, ceremonies to open the conference's ninth year included demonstrations of breakdancing, the…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Debora Lockyer Steel, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 31

It's become a tradition. Each year, youth from across the country attend Grant MacEwan Community College's Dreamcatcher Youth Conference where they are treated to a variety of educational workshops, cultural activities and even a Much Music Video Dance.

On the Oct. 12 weekend, ceremonies to open the conference's ninth year included demonstrations of breakdancing, the…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Debora Lockyer Steel, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 31

It's become a tradition. Each year, youth from across the country attend Grant MacEwan Community College's Dreamcatcher Youth Conference where they are treated to a variety of educational workshops, cultural activities and even a Much Music Video Dance.

On the Oct. 12 weekend, ceremonies to open the conference's ninth year included demonstrations of breakdancing, the…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Avery Ascher, Windspeaker Contributor, Norway House Manitoba

Page 30

When Ken Albert Jr. thinks about the Quest for the Bay, his mind floods with images: the beaver dams along the Echimamish River; the destroyer, a boulder that punched a huge hole in the York boat he was rowing; the spectacular northern lights laid against a silken black sky.

But it was the sight of his girlfriend and two kids waiting for him as his crew pulled into Norway…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Avery Ascher, Windspeaker Contributor, Norway House Manitoba

Page 30

When Ken Albert Jr. thinks about the Quest for the Bay, his mind floods with images: the beaver dams along the Echimamish River; the destroyer, a boulder that punched a huge hole in the York boat he was rowing; the spectacular northern lights laid against a silken black sky.

But it was the sight of his girlfriend and two kids waiting for him as his crew pulled into Norway…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Avery Ascher, Windspeaker Contributor, Norway House Manitoba

Page 30

When Ken Albert Jr. thinks about the Quest for the Bay, his mind floods with images: the beaver dams along the Echimamish River; the destroyer, a boulder that punched a huge hole in the York boat he was rowing; the spectacular northern lights laid against a silken black sky.

But it was the sight of his girlfriend and two kids waiting for him as his crew pulled into Norway…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Avery Ascher, Windspeaker Contributor, Norway House Manitoba

Page 30

When Ken Albert Jr. thinks about the Quest for the Bay, his mind floods with images: the beaver dams along the Echimamish River; the destroyer, a boulder that punched a huge hole in the York boat he was rowing; the spectacular northern lights laid against a silken black sky.

But it was the sight of his girlfriend and two kids waiting for him as his crew pulled into Norway…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Sam Laskaris, Windspeaker Contributor, Oshawa Ontario

Page 29

It's a Sunday evening in Oshawa and that means many local diehard fans can be found at the Civic Auditorium cheering on their Ontario Hockey League franchise.

For the past two seasons, one of those regulars has been Ted Nolan, the former National Hockey League player and coach. There's a very good reason why Ted has a keen interest in the Oshawa Generals. His oldest son…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Sam Laskaris, Windspeaker Contributor, Oshawa Ontario

Page 29

It's a Sunday evening in Oshawa and that means many local diehard fans can be found at the Civic Auditorium cheering on their Ontario Hockey League franchise.

For the past two seasons, one of those regulars has been Ted Nolan, the former National Hockey League player and coach. There's a very good reason why Ted has a keen interest in the Oshawa Generals. His oldest son…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Sam Laskaris, Windspeaker Contributor, Oshawa Ontario

Page 29

It's a Sunday evening in Oshawa and that means many local diehard fans can be found at the Civic Auditorium cheering on their Ontario Hockey League franchise.

For the past two seasons, one of those regulars has been Ted Nolan, the former National Hockey League player and coach. There's a very good reason why Ted has a keen interest in the Oshawa Generals. His oldest son…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Sam Laskaris, Windspeaker Contributor, Oshawa Ontario

Page 29

It's a Sunday evening in Oshawa and that means many local diehard fans can be found at the Civic Auditorium cheering on their Ontario Hockey League franchise.

For the past two seasons, one of those regulars has been Ted Nolan, the former National Hockey League player and coach. There's a very good reason why Ted has a keen interest in the Oshawa Generals. His oldest son…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Cheryl Petten, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 28

Taking the first step in the journey of healing from sexual abuse is only a phone call away, thanks to the Native Healing Connection.

Through the Native Healing Connection program, people who have been sexually abused-or are still being abused-can call a toll-free number, and be connected with counselors or other trained people in their community who can help them along…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Cheryl Petten, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 28

Taking the first step in the journey of healing from sexual abuse is only a phone call away, thanks to the Native Healing Connection.

Through the Native Healing Connection program, people who have been sexually abused-or are still being abused-can call a toll-free number, and be connected with counselors or other trained people in their community who can help them along…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Cheryl Petten, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 28

Taking the first step in the journey of healing from sexual abuse is only a phone call away, thanks to the Native Healing Connection.

Through the Native Healing Connection program, people who have been sexually abused-or are still being abused-can call a toll-free number, and be connected with counselors or other trained people in their community who can help them along…

  • October 26, 2001
  • Cheryl Petten, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 28

Taking the first step in the journey of healing from sexual abuse is only a phone call away, thanks to the Native Healing Connection.

Through the Native Healing Connection program, people who have been sexually abused-or are still being abused-can call a toll-free number, and be connected with counselors or other trained people in their community who can help them along…