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Lumber Kings axe Mustangs' defence

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Make way for the new kids on the block. The Prince George Lumber Kings now carry the Canadian Native Mens' Fastball Championship title.

The PG Kings took the championship away from the Vancouver Mustangs in two games, the first a 3-1 win, the second 4-1.

"The team if thrilled to win the championships," said Harley Desjarlais, team general manager. "Their new coach Grant Williams instilled a strong sense of team work. Their hard work and goal setting really came into fruition as a result."

Lumber Kings axe Mustangs' defence

Page R4

Make way for the new kids on the block. The Prince George Lumber Kings now carry the Canadian Native Mens' Fastball Championship title.

The PG Kings took the championship away from the Vancouver Mustangs in two games, the first a 3-1 win, the second 4-1.

"The team if thrilled to win the championships," said Harley Desjarlais, team general manager. "Their new coach Grant Williams instilled a strong sense of team work. Their hard work and goal setting really came into fruition as a result."

Lumber Kings axe Mustangs' defence

Page R4

Make way for the new kids on the block. The Prince George Lumber Kings now carry the Canadian Native Mens' Fastball Championship title.

The PG Kings took the championship away from the Vancouver Mustangs in two games, the first a 3-1 win, the second 4-1.

"The team if thrilled to win the championships," said Harley Desjarlais, team general manager. "Their new coach Grant Williams instilled a strong sense of team work. Their hard work and goal setting really came into fruition as a result."

Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

Page R2

The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

Page R2

The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said