Let us clarify the situation

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Dear Editor:

Re: Lebret Junior Hockey . . . Sports section, October 1999 issue.

I wish to offer a statement of correction in regards to the past history of the Saskatoon Rage as it relates to the Beardy's & Okemasis First Nation. In your story, you state that the Beardy's & Okemasis First Nation purchased the former Minot Top Guns in 1997. This is not the case. The franchise was purchased by a group of investors of which a few were members of the Beardy's & Okemasis First Nation.

During these times, the owners had received permission to use the Willow Cree Memorial Sports Centre as their home, hence the name Beardy's Rage.

In closing, should you want a story of current success, I would direct you to Earl Cameron, manager of the Beardy's Blackhawks of the Saskatchewan "AAA" Midget league. This is owned by Beardy's & Okemasis First Nation, and is at the youth level. This league is composed of 12 teams and is at a very high calibre of play. Our team is currently in first place at 14 points.

I look forward to the correction and related story.

Garnet Eyahpaise

Band councillor

Beardy's & Okemasis

First Nation