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Workshop points way to self-sufficiency

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Where do women go when they want information on how to start a business, but they don't even know where to begin?

Where do they go, when they've only got $197?

For some women, the road to self-sufficiency began at the recent Metis Nation of Alberta Economic Development Conference.

The conference provided the opportunity for women to get together in workshops and share what they knew, or find out where to find it out.

Workshop points way to self-sufficiency

Page 11

Where do women go when they want information on how to start a business, but they don't even know where to begin?

Where do they go, when they've only got $197?

For some women, the road to self-sufficiency began at the recent Metis Nation of Alberta Economic Development Conference.

The conference provided the opportunity for women to get together in workshops and share what they knew, or find out where to find it out.

Metis conference inspires entrepreneurs, hopefuls

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If delegates to the recent Metis Economic Development Conference are any indication, the business forecast for Metis entrepreneurs in the 90s has nowhere to go

but up.

The 400-plus Metis who attended the May 16-28 Metis Nation of Alberta Economics Development Conference 1992 forged through a punishing three-day conference slate with energy, determination and enthusiasm.

The conference theme of self-determination through self-sufficiency reflects

Metis conference inspires entrepreneurs, hopefuls

Page 10

If delegates to the recent Metis Economic Development Conference are any indication, the business forecast for Metis entrepreneurs in the 90s has nowhere to go

but up.

The 400-plus Metis who attended the May 16-28 Metis Nation of Alberta Economics Development Conference 1992 forged through a punishing three-day conference slate with energy, determination and enthusiasm.

The conference theme of self-determination through self-sufficiency reflects

Education a priority for Blood dad

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Being off work on a disability has been a boon for Blood Reserve resident Leonard Chiefmoon. The 29-year-oild cheese factory worker says it's given him time to watch his baby daughter grow.

"With the other two girls, I was gone all day, and by the time I got home at night I was too tired to really pay attention. But with the baby, (nine-month-old Randi), I've been watching her learn to crawl and stand up. I'm enjoying my little girl."

Education a priority for Blood dad

Page 9

Being off work on a disability has been a boon for Blood Reserve resident Leonard Chiefmoon. The 29-year-oild cheese factory worker says it's given him time to watch his baby daughter grow.

"With the other two girls, I was gone all day, and by the time I got home at night I was too tired to really pay attention. But with the baby, (nine-month-old Randi), I've been watching her learn to crawl and stand up. I'm enjoying my little girl."

Father, son join forces, RCMP - style

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When Alex Courtorielle tells his son Shayne about the joys and hardships of Shayne's choice of careers, he knows what he's talking about. Alex is a constable with the RCMP detachment in Slave Lake. And for the summer, his 18-year-old son will also be his partner in crime-fighting.

What better Father's Day gift?

Alex admits he's very pleased and proud that Shayne might -- some day -- follow in his footsteps and mount up for the Royal Reds.

Father, son join forces, RCMP - style

Page 8

When Alex Courtorielle tells his son Shayne about the joys and hardships of Shayne's choice of careers, he knows what he's talking about. Alex is a constable with the RCMP detachment in Slave Lake. And for the summer, his 18-year-old son will also be his partner in crime-fighting.

What better Father's Day gift?

Alex admits he's very pleased and proud that Shayne might -- some day -- follow in his footsteps and mount up for the Royal Reds.