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An ongoing battle between the Burns Lake First Nation and the Village of Burns Lake over service provision has finally come to a head, with the village setting an April 30 deadline for withdrawal of services if an agreement can't be reached.

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If you have young children and are worried about how you're going to pay for their post-secondary education, you might want to consider investing in a registered education savings plan (RESP).

RESPs are registered with the federal government and allow contributions to grow tax-free until the beneficiary begins studies at an eligible post-secondary educational institution. Taxes are not paid on the principle or interest until the beneficiary begins their studies.

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If you have young children and are worried about how you're going to pay for their post-secondary education, you might want to consider investing in a registered education savings plan (RESP).

RESPs are registered with the federal government and allow contributions to grow tax-free until the beneficiary begins studies at an eligible post-secondary educational institution. Taxes are not paid on the principle or interest until the beneficiary begins their studies.

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The latest class of graduates from the Canadian Forces Basic Recruit Training (BRT) included seven Aboriginal students from across the country.

The seven, who graduated in December, began their journey toward a military career in September 2000 when they were among 25 Aboriginal candidates that successfully completed the first offering of a new Pre-Recruit Training Course (PRTC), part of the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program (CFAEP) launched last spring.

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The latest class of graduates from the Canadian Forces Basic Recruit Training (BRT) included seven Aboriginal students from across the country.

The seven, who graduated in December, began their journey toward a military career in September 2000 when they were among 25 Aboriginal candidates that successfully completed the first offering of a new Pre-Recruit Training Course (PRTC), part of the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program (CFAEP) launched last spring.

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Cree speaking teachers are rare birds in small urban schools. The Lloydminster public and Catholic school divisions have hit real roadblocks trying to recruit professional Cree-speaking staff.

Located near more than a dozen reserves, many Lloydminster schools boast a 20- to 30-per cent Native student population, with numbers on the rise.

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Cree speaking teachers are rare birds in small urban schools. The Lloydminster public and Catholic school divisions have hit real roadblocks trying to recruit professional Cree-speaking staff.

Located near more than a dozen reserves, many Lloydminster schools boast a 20- to 30-per cent Native student population, with numbers on the rise.

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Over 350 girls in Grades 7 to 10 will gather at Greenall high school in Balgonie next month to learn about career opportunities in math, science and technology-related fields.

The girls will be taking part in the FACT conference - Females Accessing Careers in Technology - organized by Qu'Appelle Valley Shared Services.

Gloria Antifaiff is technology coordinator for Qu'Appelle Valley Shared Services.

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Over 350 girls in Grades 7 to 10 will gather at Greenall high school in Balgonie next month to learn about career opportunities in math, science and technology-related fields.

The girls will be taking part in the FACT conference - Females Accessing Careers in Technology - organized by Qu'Appelle Valley Shared Services.

Gloria Antifaiff is technology coordinator for Qu'Appelle Valley Shared Services.

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It's a long, hard road to the National Hockey League. And according to Montreal Canadien Sheldon Souray, that road is even longer for players from remote Aboriginal communities.

"I moved from Fishing Lake to Edmonton when I was 13 so I could play in the city league," said the six-foot-four, 235-pound Metis defenceman. "It was really hard to do. As close-knit as Native people and communities are, a lot of kids get really homesick and call it quits. I guess I was lucky because my parents made me endure the separation so I could get to where I am today."