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Inquiry hears same stories

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Two men who were in Carney Nerland's gun shop the evening he shot Native trapper Leo LaChance testified they feared for their lives during the incident.

Gar Brownbridge, a youth worker, and Russell Yungwirth, a former jail guard, took the stand Tuesday at the public hearings into LaChance's death.

Their stories and reactions to the shooting of the 48-year-old Native trapper differed considerably but both described the shooting as having had a negative impact

on their lives.

Inquiry hears same stories

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Two men who were in Carney Nerland's gun shop the evening he shot Native trapper Leo LaChance testified they feared for their lives during the incident.

Gar Brownbridge, a youth worker, and Russell Yungwirth, a former jail guard, took the stand Tuesday at the public hearings into LaChance's death.

Their stories and reactions to the shooting of the 48-year-old Native trapper differed considerably but both described the shooting as having had a negative impact

on their lives.

Reserve 'enters 20th century'

A major water and sewer project has given more than 60 families at the Little Red River Cree First Nation community near High Level indoor plumbing and adequate drinking water. "The completion of this project means that the residents of Laboucan Village, Loonskin Village and Metsikassus Road will be able to enjoy and improved standard of living. It feels like we have finally moved into the 20th century," said Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham.

Reserve 'enters 20th century'

A major water and sewer project has given more than 60 families at the Little Red River Cree First Nation community near High Level indoor plumbing and adequate drinking water. "The completion of this project means that the residents of Laboucan Village, Loonskin Village and Metsikassus Road will be able to enjoy and improved standard of living. It feels like we have finally moved into the 20th century," said Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham.

Reserve 'enters 20th century'

A major water and sewer project has given more than 60 families at the Little Red River Cree First Nation community near High Level indoor plumbing and adequate drinking water. "The completion of this project means that the residents of Laboucan Village, Loonskin Village and Metsikassus Road will be able to enjoy and improved standard of living. It feels like we have finally moved into the 20th century," said Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham.

Reserve 'enters 20th century'

A major water and sewer project has given more than 60 families at the Little Red River Cree First Nation community near High Level indoor plumbing and adequate drinking water. "The completion of this project means that the residents of Laboucan Village, Loonskin Village and Metsikassus Road will be able to enjoy and improved standard of living. It feels like we have finally moved into the 20th century," said Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham.

Reserve 'enters 20th century'

A major water and sewer project has given more than 60 families at the Little Red River Cree First Nation community near High Level indoor plumbing and adequate drinking water. "The completion of this project means that the residents of Laboucan Village, Loonskin Village and Metsikassus Road will be able to enjoy and improved standard of living. It feels like we have finally moved into the 20th century," said Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham.

Reserve 'enters 20th century'

A major water and sewer project has given more than 60 families at the Little Red River Cree First Nation community near High Level indoor plumbing and adequate drinking water. "The completion of this project means that the residents of Laboucan Village, Loonskin Village and Metsikassus Road will be able to enjoy and improved standard of living. It feels like we have finally moved into the 20th century," said Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham.

Beaver Lake completes water system

Members of the Beaver Lake First Nation have a better drinking-water supply, thanks to a new intake line, wet-well system and improvements to the community's water treatment plant. The projects also created employment and training opportunities for community members. Chief Emile Cardinal said that the completed projects will greatly improve the quality of life for First Nation members on the reserve. The projects were completed at a cost of $568,000. Beaver lake First Nations contributed $40,000 toward the cost, and Indian Affairs provided the remainder. (PIP)

Beaver Lake completes water system

Members of the Beaver Lake First Nation have a better drinking-water supply, thanks to a new intake line, wet-well system and improvements to the community's water treatment plant. The projects also created employment and training opportunities for community members. Chief Emile Cardinal said that the completed projects will greatly improve the quality of life for First Nation members on the reserve. The projects were completed at a cost of $568,000. Beaver lake First Nations contributed $40,000 toward the cost, and Indian Affairs provided the remainder. (PIP)