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September 2, 2009

She’s our “Top Model”

For months, Linsay Willier of Sucker Creek First Nation, stood in the limelight on Canada’s Next Top Model. Although she placed second, the community of Driftpile First Nation thinks of her as the champion. In recognition of her achievement, the organizers of the annual Driftpile Powwow presented her with a Pendelton jacket. Below, Florence Willier presents it to Willier. In the photo on the right, Willier talked about her experience with CNTM and thanks the organizers of the powwow for the gift.

Doctor rejections angers region
Alberta Health Services’ rejection of Dr. Cheddie and Dr. Singh to work within the M.D. of Smoky River and the M.D. of Big Lakes is not sitting well with elected officials.

Chief Jaret Cardinal elected as Grand Chief
It’s official. Treaty 8 First Nations have a new Grand Chief.

Fond farewell at St. Andrew’s Grad
One by one, the soon-to-be graduates entered St. Paul’s Church with their escorts and made their way to the pews at the front for their rite of passage.

Validictorian Speech: "To thine own self be true..."
Notice how the grad class is now shifting uncomfortably, settling in as they are about to endure a horrible ordeal? That is because they know me and they recognize the implications of giving me unrestricted and more frighteningly, unlimited access to a microphone.

Colours and dancers aplenty at Driftpile Powwow
Driftpile First Nation’s 23rd annual powwow was a kaleidoscope of colours, with dance outfits of all types and styles flowing over the ground.

News Room - Online Archive

Pennies buy children afternoon of fun
A collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Pennies buy children afternoon of fun”

Blast from the past at museum
A collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Blast from the past at museum”

Everyone loves a parade!
A collection of printed and unprinted photos from "Everyone loves a parade!”

Editorial
How not to win the hearts and minds of terrorists

Religious
Don’t be too quick to delete

Clegg's Corner
Ideas that could grow up to be columns

Where Things Stand
How can more bureaucracy help us?

Dolphins do well in regional event
The High Prairie Dolphins Swim Club did well at the regional swim meet in Peace River Aug. 7-9, bringing home provincial qualifying medals in several individual and four relay events.

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