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He was a nice guy. A great guy. IF you ran into him at a cafe somewhere along the highway, he would take the time to linger and talk.

On Dec. 20, Alberta laid to rest one of its favorite sons. Al "Boomer" Adair, 67, a 22-year Progressive Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembly, died of a heart attack on Dec. 24.

Among the several hundred at his funeral in Peace River were people from all walks of life, right on up to long-time friends Premier Ralph Klein and former-premier Peter Lougheed, who acknowledged him as "a giant of a man; a friend for life."

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He was a nice guy. A great guy. IF you ran into him at a cafe somewhere along the highway, he would take the time to linger and talk.

On Dec. 20, Alberta laid to rest one of its favorite sons. Al "Boomer" Adair, 67, a 22-year Progressive Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembly, died of a heart attack on Dec. 24.

Among the several hundred at his funeral in Peace River were people from all walks of life, right on up to long-time friends Premier Ralph Klein and former-premier Peter Lougheed, who acknowledged him as "a giant of a man; a friend for life."

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Although recent band elections in southern Alberta have installed a few new chiefs, such was not the case on the outskirts of Calgary where Chief Roy Whitney fought off a strong bid by Bruce Starlight and retained his position. He now enters his sixth two-year term as chief of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation. Only three of the 10 council positions saw new faces ? those of Kevin Littlelight, Tony Starlight and Paul Whitney.

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Although recent band elections in southern Alberta have installed a few new chiefs, such was not the case on the outskirts of Calgary where Chief Roy Whitney fought off a strong bid by Bruce Starlight and retained his position. He now enters his sixth two-year term as chief of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation. Only three of the 10 council positions saw new faces ? those of Kevin Littlelight, Tony Starlight and Paul Whitney.

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Although recent band elections in southern Alberta have installed a few new chiefs, such was not the case on the outskirts of Calgary where Chief Roy Whitney fought off a strong bid by Bruce Starlight and retained his position. He now enters his sixth two-year term as chief of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation. Only three of the 10 council positions saw new faces ? those of Kevin Littlelight, Tony Starlight and Paul Whitney.

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Although recent band elections in southern Alberta have installed a few new chiefs, such was not the case on the outskirts of Calgary where Chief Roy Whitney fought off a strong bid by Bruce Starlight and retained his position. He now enters his sixth two-year term as chief of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation. Only three of the 10 council positions saw new faces ? those of Kevin Littlelight, Tony Starlight and Paul Whitney.

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Although recent band elections in southern Alberta have installed a few new chiefs, such was not the case on the outskirts of Calgary where Chief Roy Whitney fought off a strong bid by Bruce Starlight and retained his position. He now enters his sixth two-year term as chief of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation. Only three of the 10 council positions saw new faces ? those of Kevin Littlelight, Tony Starlight and Paul Whitney.

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Although recent band elections in southern Alberta have installed a few new chiefs, such was not the case on the outskirts of Calgary where Chief Roy Whitney fought off a strong bid by Bruce Starlight and retained his position. He now enters his sixth two-year term as chief of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation. Only three of the 10 council positions saw new faces ? those of Kevin Littlelight, Tony Starlight and Paul Whitney.

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The Cole Lake First Nations administration began moving into their new Multipurpose Building last month. The building, designed by Edmonton architect Francis Ng Architect Ltd. And built by general contractor Alliance Construction Ltd. Of Bonnyville, married art and function. The building will serve as a community center and w ill house the band's administration.

"It's in the shape of an eagle from the air," said Maurice Mercier, president of Alliance Construction.

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The Cole Lake First Nations administration began moving into their new Multipurpose Building last month. The building, designed by Edmonton architect Francis Ng Architect Ltd. And built by general contractor Alliance Construction Ltd. Of Bonnyville, married art and function. The building will serve as a community center and w ill house the band's administration.

"It's in the shape of an eagle from the air," said Maurice Mercier, president of Alliance Construction.