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Vol. XXII No. 8 P.O. Box 120, Standoff, Alberta, TOL IYO February 23, 1989 Native pressure felt Albertans go to Basketball Fever polls March 20 By SCOTT ROSS stand theirfrustration withprevious Calgary Bureau Liberal and Conservative govern- ments," he told Kainai News, fol- CALGARY to — Albertans will go lowing the election announcement die polls in less than four weeks. Monday. Ending weeks of speculationPremi- "They should take some confi- er Don Getty announced Monday, dence thought, following theresults Albertans will be asked to elect a ofelections in the Yukonthis week. governmentmore than ayear before Toney Penikett led the New the normal term expires. Democrats to victory Monday night At dissolution the Progressive winning nine of the 16 seats in the Conservatives held 61 seats, the territorial assembly. The Tories New Democrats had 16, the Liber- elected sevenbut theLiberals were als four and there were 2 In- locked out. dependents. Of significanceto many political Meantime Indians continue to observers were the number of na- make their presence known in tives whoran in the Yukon election provincial politics and the upcom- and won seats representing both ing elections. parties. - Pearl Calahasen, a 37-year-old "Native needs and views are Metis, was nominated torepresent receiving a much higher profile in theLesserSlaveLake riding under the media and in governmentthese thelory banner and Mike Cardinal days for good reason.. .it's been a is the P.C. hopeful in the Athabas- long time coming," Hawkesworth, ca riding. the N.D.P. member for Calgary Native awareness in the political Mountain View, noted. systemreceived a big boostfollow- "Now is the timefor them to keep ing the November federal election pushing and make their presence when Conservative Willie Litt- known through the polls." lechild, a full-blooded Cree, won More man 1.4million Albertans the Wstaskiwin riding easily. will be eligible to votein the March New Democrat Native affairs 20 provincial election. am'c, Bob Hawkesworth welcomes Advance polls will open March die election call from Getty and 16, 17 and 18 for people who can't mainlnina liyfi^n« can and should vote election day. Anyone who play an influential role in the March wasn't enumerated in the fall election. provincial electoral countcan geton "Certainly all eligible native the voters list from Feb. 25 to voters make a significant difference March 11 by contacting then'return- and I urge them to use the right to ing officer. change the system...but I under Bloods to hold education referendum By RON GOOD STRIKER only had 18 employees and now we've just News reached over a hundred Staff Writer employees. Two-thirds of these em- Blood Tribe Chief and Council ployees are tribal members so will holdareferendum March 17 to there's been a lot of growth and a determine if the bandwin retain lo- lotoffears justdid not turnoutbe- cal control of thereserve's educa- cause of the quality of the staff that tional system. the board hired." The Bloods took over control of "Obviously, ifpeople support the Blood Tribe Education Board then The St. Mary'sWarriors assured themselves of a playoffspotin the High School their own school system in Septem- 4A league with three victories. Charlie Scott hits for two in above photo. ber. Blood Tribe Director of Edu- we're going to get stronger. If we cation Pier DePaola said the continue growing, I predict there'll referendum will determine if die be about 200 employees in about reserve wants local control ofedu- three orfour years if we deliverthe cation or ifit wants to givecontrol kind ofservices andif we keep im- back to the Department of Indian proving the quality ofeducation mat Affairs. we are currently on." Thereferendum will state: "I am DePaola addedhe will gradually Inside Kainai News this week: in fiwor of the Blood Tribe to con- be "phased out" of the education tinue tocontrol andadminister edu- board with theaddition of qualified cational programs, priorities, poli- Blood members to thedepartment. cies and the hiring of staff for all "Basically what they're (the on-reserve schools." board) looking for is people who taxation -TheBlood Education administra- can dothings and not justtalkabout Indian Lennarson and Wally tivetake-over and control from the them or dream about them, butcan board meet for the Lubicon Creighton Department of Indian Affairs did actually run an organization thatis not receive unanimous support fiur, responsible and tries to solve first time struggle off to pros from the previous Chiefand Coun- allkinds ofproblems. I think we've cil andmembers of the BloodTribe. got thetribal staff that can do that." However, DePaola's view toward The referendum will be held at see page 2 see page 5 Page 8 the take-over remains optimistic, die Gladstone hall from 9 a.m. to "Student enrollments have gone up 6 p.m. Martin Heavy Head has by over 190 students. Last year we been appointed electoral officer. NATIONAL 2 KAINAI NEWS February 23, 1989 Indian taxation board meet for first time By RON GOOD STRIKER theKamloops Indian Band was ap- John Taylor who is Chairman of board mandateand the concerns of News Staff Writer pointed Chairman of the Board. the Board, British Columbia As- various stakeholders starting with The Indian Taxation Advisory "Manny Jules was the one guy sessment Authority. Indian bands, taxpayers, other Board met for the first time Feb. whoreally organized (Bill) C-115 Representing the provincial municipalities and provinces. 8and 9. The board wasrecently es- and worked very closely in die de- governmentfrom British Columbia "We talkedabout die question of tablished to assist in the adminis- velopmentof actual legislation and is Reinard Kohls, the Senior taxation without voting rights tration ofSection 83 of the Indian explained it as chief spokesman wi- Project Executive in the Depart- which the Non-Indian taxpayerwill Act designated lands. thin Indian country." ment of Indian Affairs and-North- face. We talked a lot about the as- "It—(the board) has a real statu- Other Indian board members ern Development. j \ surances of thefederal government tory law-making function. They providing regional representation Themeeting was attendedby the not to withdraw funding just be- have a continuous on-going func- include: Ray Ahenakew of newly-appointed Minister of Indi- cause taxes are being collected." tion that's related to the statutory Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. He an Affairs Pierre Cadieux. He at- Theboard is designedfor a five- responsibility of theminister (of In- is the executive Director of the tended areception Feb. 7 and then yearperiodto gain experienceand dianAffairs Pierre Cadieux) andit Meadow Lake Tribal Council and addressed the board Feb. 8. is looked at as a role model for involves giving theforce oflaw to Strator Crowfoot anExecutive Memberof the Cana- "At themoment it's an advisory creating other Indian-controlledin- die by-laws that are prepared by the dian Higher Education Con- body to the minister, but it'sreally stitutions. band councils," saidIndian Taxa- ject to the taxation powers of the sortium. regarded as thefinal word on a by- The board meets quarterly in the tion Secretariat JohnMcKenniery. band council, Indian or Non- MyrtleBush of Quebec. She was law," said McKenniery. "I think third week of March, June, Sep- The establishment of the board Indian," said McKenniery. formerly a councillor of the Kah- itwill be veryrare that the minister, tember and December. They also marks the first time ever that the McKenniery added that the old nawake Band and is presently an and certainly Cadieux addressed a plan to co-sponsor an Indian taxa- Minister ofIndian Affairs statuto- power under Section 83 of die In- independent consultant. strong committment to the board, tion conference inMay in Vancou- ry responsibilities havebeen hand- dian Actwas restricted to the taxa- Chief Strator Crowfoot of the 'it would be very unlikely for the ver, B.C. ed over to an Indian-controlled tion of Indian persons in lawful Blackfoot Band in Alberta. He minister to overturn a recommen- In the first official meeting in agency outside thebureaucracy of possession. holds an MBA and is the founding dation by the board." Marchtheboard will lookat three the Canadian government. The board is comprised of ten President of the Native Economic McKenniery added mat thefirst by-laws actively before them from It also follows the proclamation members. Seven are Indian while Developers Association for the meeting was an orientation session the Sturgeon Lake, Sarcee and ofBill C-l15 on June 28, 1988 es- three are Non-Indian. Treaty 7 tribes. to familiarize with legislation, the Blackfoot Bands. tablishing thepower ofband coun- "Our objective, as we see it, is Chief William Montour of the cils to levy property taxes on developmental," said McKenniery. SixNations, GrandRiver Reserve reserves including on lease-hold de- "Providing technical adviceand as- in Ontario. velopments. sistance in working towards ap- David Paul, New Brunswick. He Cadieux appointed new "In any case the amendment proval of by-laws." is Director ofEconomic Develop- made itclear thatanybodywas sub- ChiefClarence (Manny) Jules of mentfor the TobiqueBand, Presi- Minister of DIAND dentof the NewBrunswick Indian Arts and Crafts Association and Pierre Cadieux is the newly- fairs David Crombie and Bill Executive Secretary-Treasurerfor appointedMinisterofIndian Affairs McKnight held before being ap- ll»;uTfl For all your engravings & theNational Corporation ofIndian and Northern Development pointed to the Indian Affairs II IP trophy needs Arts and Crafts. (DIAND). portfolio. "I" Call Cora at: ChiefAllen Ross of the Norway Cadieux is currently meeting House Indian Band in Northern Cadieux, a lawyer, became a with nativeorganizations and fam- ■■ IIMl Manitoba. He has worked for the & Member of Parliament in 1984 iliarizing himself with the depart- MIDNIGHT NEWS NOVELTY Manitoba Indian Brotherhood and representing the riding of Vaud- 260-24 St. ment. So far, he has met with the I for Keewatinook Okimakanak, reuil, Quebec. He served as Chair- Prairie Treaty Nation'sAlliance, die Macleod, AB which represents the Chiefs of Committee on Fort JUIg man ofthe Standing Council of Yukon T"*^"1? and die PH. 553-4046 Northern Manitoba " Government Operations and Vice- Indian Taxation Advisory Board. Non-native board members Chairmanofthe Standing Commit- ■ representing the corporate sector tee on Justice and Legal Affairs. Cadieux will receive assistance include: Richard Johnston from from Kirn Campbell, an MP from Ontario. He is Manager,Property In 1986 he was appointed British Columbia, who is die juni- Taxesfor Consumers' Gas Compa- Minister of Labour, a position or minister of state for Indian Af- ■♦I EZSSTSL-. S3Ji-c—. ny and from British Columbia, both former ministers ofIndian Af- fairs and Northern Development.
Summer Jobs EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 1 for Native BLOOD TRIBE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH fU Field Manager Ht&J&f,,. Students Summary: The Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc., in coordination with the Univer- The NATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM provides summer Alberta, employmentfor Native students in a varietyofdepartments with sity of has undertaken a major task of doing a Health Needs As- Employment and Immigration Canada. sessment for the Blood Tribe. The candidate will be part of the project team and will primarily be respon- Candidates: sible for the training of interviewers and will have on-site control/supervi- * Metis, status or non-status Indian or Inuit sion of the survey being performed by the interviewers. * Canadian citizen * enrolled in full-time secondary, post-secondary or Qualifications: vocational schools Baccalaureate Degree. * intending toreturn to school the following academic — : year Experienced with Native Health. — Familiar with the Blood Reserve and its Health Care System. Summer Jobs: — Some experience with research desired. * between April 1 and Sept. IS — Supervisory experience desired. * variety of positions Fluent in the Blackfoot language an asset. * throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories — Benefits: Term: 18 months * earn wages Salary: Negotiable * determine interest in a future career with Employ- Closing Date: March 17, 1989 ment and Immigration Canada * on-the-job training and work experience Resumes may be sent in confidence to: For more contact your: information Randy Bottle, Chairman * Canada Employment Centre Canada Employment Centre on Campus P.O. Box 229 * TOL Hire-A Student Office *-y JK$ Standoff, AB IYO The Canadian* Jobs Strategy... V_/dIl Editor Mary Weasel Fat Sports Editor Jim Goodstriker Production Manager Duane Mistaken Chief Typographer Louise Weasel Fat Reporter Ron Goodstriker Advertising/ Manager Sally Goodstriker Sales Elliot Fox Tony Callihoo INM Coordinator Gerri Many Fingers Calgary Bureau Scott Ross PURCHASE YOUR MAGAZINE COLLECTOR'S EDITION TODAY For only $2.95 you will receive your own historical copy of: KAINAI NEWS: 20 YEARS IN FOCUS 1968-1988 Fill out and return to: "Learn how the Kainai News developed and progressed over a 20-year span." Collector's Edition Kainai News is published weekly bythe Commu- nication Society of Indian News Media. The opini- Kainai News name- -20 Years in Focus ons thatyou read in the Kainai News are not neces- 1968-1988 ADDRESS: sarily those of the Indian News Media Society. All Indian News Media rights reserved, the use of any or all ofthe material Box 120 phone: in this publication is prohibited without the express permission ofthe publisher. Kainai News is a mem- Standoff, AB cash, Tri l iVA To be paid by cheque or money order. ber of the Native American Press Association and lUL ITU $ plus handling. 2 95 55* postage and Total enclosed: $3.50. the National Aboriginal Communications Society. PHovmcnu February 23, 1989 KAINAI NEWS 5 Lennarson & the Lubicon struggle By EVERETT LAMBERT played with Black children. As he He workedfor several communi- Hebelieves the band's leaders are News Service mewed onto high school he con- ty and governmental agencies and powerful andarticulate leaders and tinued to "hang out" with Blacks. in 1968 he moved to Canada to that they are, to a great extent, [[caution RNehiyawONTON - Frederick Mich- He says this is when things got work for Nova Scotia as an urban responsible for whatever successes ennarson believestheLubicon complicated. It was when the Black planning came I advisor. In 1974he die struggle has brought. But one land claim struggleis very impor- civil rights movement began to to die Indian Association of Alber- has to admit that Lennarson plays tant. He believes it is the last major "heat up," he says. ta to work with die Lubicons and a big part in the Band's struggle. battle in the long war which has An Edmonton Sun article quotes other bands. been fought between the govern- him: "When the civil rights move- mentandnative people. Tohim die ment hit, people were throwing Lubicon struggle islike the Rkl Re- rocks atmy (Black) friends andthey were throwing rocks at me too. That's the conviction this47-year- They called me a 'nigger-lover." old father of six brings to his trade. A strong theme in the short-but- He says "this is very serious (and) full telephoneinterview was a spe- terribly important," stuffand that's cial figure in his life. In the 11 why he's involved. young years spent with him, Len- PUBLIC NOTICE "The Lubicon struggle" is a narson become movingly close to household term for a good many his father. Some 36 years after his Albertans. Pick uptoday's Edmon- death, Lennarson is still proud of ton Journal and odds are that you'll him andtheprinciples hestood for. read something about this small He says his father once quit his bandof Creefrom northern Alber- membership in a country club be- ta. If not there, then catch the 6 cause they didn't accept Jews. In a it may concern o'clocknews. All mis doesn't hap- psychological sense he comes from To whom pen accidently. Even the presenta- a background of etched-in prin- tion of a gift horse by Alberta cipals. that the Fairford Premier Don Getty to Lubicon His background ofopposing the — Chief Bernard Ominayak com- establishment goes way back. He mands front page attention. says "I had Blackfriends, andwhen Steel Quonset Lennarson says, "do you think I was in high school,if somebody they'd be where they are if people came at you, where I grew up, you didn't know about them." He were liable to be in a fist fight. As description 50-W-10-6-25-4 strongly believes that die media has you get older and involved in the been a great help in getting this civil rights movement,you get in- high-profile band where they are volved with other things, like eco- situated across the now. nomic boycotts, demonstrations and So where does mis man come so on." Bus Co-op belongs to from. In a geographical sense he's Lennarson has several years of from a secure upper-class family in university training in sociology, an- Chicago, Illinois, in the American thropology and urban affairs. In the Henry Day Rider. mid-east. His fatherran a "substan- practice "pres- mid 60's he worked for a commu- tial" medical with a Mikwaukee, tigious office". nity group in Wiscon- On Wednesday afternoons, sin. In a former interview he says though, his father had a "wellbaby "White people thought it was a clinic" in a low income area of strange place for a white with a Chicago. As a boy he went along graduate degree to work. They with his father to the clinic and thought I must be a communist." jnve&tors^yndicateJJ I ,TJnt RED CROW ■ _,££££-„ COMMUNITY COLLEGE Auction 1 Wednesday March 9, 7989 — Coupon — DELUXE VACUUM Bring this coupon in and receive $75.00 I Iflf©- *f-O p.fif. off on any brand of vacuum or shampooer 2ioc-i2ABt n Manager Articles: Beds, Tables, L9thbridfleAß a^iS | Furniture, etc. DR. H. griesbach Where: St. Mary's Kainai small gym DENTIST Cash only 436 Main Street FORT MACLEOD 6KAINAI NEWS February 23, 1989 KS|«» v^ I ] BLOOD TRIBE ' X BLOOb COUNCIL RESOLUTION Blood/Peigan, Standoff, Alberta February 15, 1989 ■ FURTHER that a majority of ai majority of the electorate cast- ing ballots and who vote in favor of the referendum shall mandate the Blood Tribe to takeover the administrative con- trol of Education of on-reserve schools; FURTHER, that in the event the majority of the electorate do not vote on the referendum to determine the question but the referendum was assented to by the majority of those who did vote, the Chief and Council shall cause a second referendum to be held whereby a simple majority of the elec- tors casting ballots shall only be required to determine the question. FURTHER, that a majority of a majority ofthe electorate cast- j ing ballots or a simple majority, if applicable, and who vote against the referendum shall cause the Blood Tribe to return administrative control of Education of on-reserve schools to the Department of Indian Affairs on or before September 1, 1989, and that the Board of Education terminate its staff and all tuition agreements, disband its on-reserve educational programs and cause an audit to be done on or before Au- gust 30, 1989; FURTHER, that this resolution be published in the KAINAI NEWS in an edited form emphasizing the question to be asked to ensure all eligible voters are adequately informed. WHEREAS, Blood Education administrative take-over and control from the Department of Indian Affairs did not receive unanimous support from the previous Chief and Council and members of the Blood Tribe; February 23, 1989 KAINAI NEWS 7 AND WHEREAS, it was agreed by the then Chief and Coun- cil to hold an Education REFERENDUM before commence- ment of the next fiscal year beginning April 1,1989to finally determine whether or not the Blood Tribe will take-over ad- ministrative control of education; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that an Education referen- dum be held on March 17,1989, at the Senator Gladstone Hall between the hours of 9 o'clock in the forenoon and 6 o'clock in the afternoon to determine the question; /^FURTHER, that those entitled to vote shall be those per- sons listed on the voters list pursuant to the Blood Tribe Cus- tom Election By-Law; FURTHER, that Martin Heavy Head be appointed Electoral officer; FURTHER, that the question be put pn the electorate be as follows: MARK WITH AN "X" OR 'V" IN THE BOX OF YOUR CHOICE I AM IN FAVOR OF THE BLOOD TRIBE TO CONTINUE TO CON- TROL AND ADMINISTER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, POLI- CIES AND THE HIRING OF STAFF FOR ALL ON-RESERVE SCHOOLS. YES □ NO □ Chief Roy Fox Helen Manyfingers Rodney First Rider Calvin Williams Monica Spear Chief Kirby Manyfingers Peter Big Head Randy Bottle Martin Eagle Child Richard Mills Narcisse Blood Bernard Tall Man Addison Crow 8 KAINAI HEWS February 23, 1969 SPORTS SPORTS Wally Creighton gets shot at pros By RON QOODSTRIKER "Jim Kirkpatrick scouted me in happens." cident." three News Staff Writer a game in Cochrane on Feb. 16. So The East Coast Hockey League Creighton's manager and of he wants to bring me down there is comprised of the Virginia Lanc- his teammatesdiedin a car accident And song so the goes..."My boys' and check me out becauseI guess ers, Carolina Thunderbirds,Knox- on December 1988. going to play in the big league. My they need some players there todo ville Cherokees, Johnston Chiefs bays' going to turn some heads." some scoring and he thinksI can do and the Erie Paniners. Creightonended the interview fey Every young hockey player's ft." Creighton saidhe started playing acknowledging the support he of playing NHL close Vir- dream the is Creighton now thathehas at age received for his move to die to humming reality for 19-year- said that six and continued throughthe ginia a in the door* everything Lancers. old Wdly (Chubby) Creighton, a his "foot ranks of theBlood Reserve Minor else isup to him and intendsto give Hockey Program. He joined the center for theKainai Golden Chiefs. "I'd justlike to thank (the Blood Creighton has beensigned by the it his best shot. Golden Chiefs at age IS and cites the Pittsburg Penguins, Mario Tribe's) economic development, Virginia Lancers of the East Coast Kirkpatrick isan ex-NHL player recreation andprotection services, Hockey League who are affiliated Lemieux as a major influence in his turned scoutwhoplayed six seasons career. Stan's Farm Sales, my aunts and un- with the NHL's Washington in the league. cles and everybody on the Blood "I like the way Mario Lemieux Capitals. my agent signed a Reserve for supporting me and "With I plays especially and I want to make Bullhorn ProductionsElliot Fox 34-month That's how helping me out to go down there contract. it to the NHL for thepeople the interviewed Creighton abouthis be- give on and make this team." much tune it will me to build and my family andmy four ing scouted andhis moveto Vinton, up and WaMy Creighton reserve up, from my waist then we'll buddies I lost hi a tragic car ac- Virginia. go from there and see what heading for Virginia. Chiefs Meet the Kainai Golden Chiefs Split with Cubs By JIM GOODSTRIKER Sports Editor The Kainai Golden Chiefc gained a split with the league leading Medicine Hat Cubs overthe week- end, in two wild shoot-outs that produced 47 goals. On Saturday on home ice, they defeated the Cubs 12-11, as Stand ford Wellspulled the trigger on the winning goal with justover three Eugene Slim Crelghton, Mark Centrone, 19-years-old, Kirby "Slim" Davis, 18-years- Lan North Pelgan, 16-years-old, minutes toplayin thefinal period, 19-years-old,defence, 63", 170 goalie, 6'l", 200 lbs., second old, right defence, 5"7", 150 left wing, 6'o", lbs., 175 lbs., first it was his second goal of the night fourth year with Kainai year with Kainai Golden Chiefs. lbs., second year with Kainai yearwith Kainai Golden Chiefs. and played a strong game adding Golden Chiefs. Golden Chiefs. four assists. Kainai held period leads of 5-4 and 8-5, but were outscored 6-4 in the final frame. creased their lead to 14-7 after the Chubby Creighton and Russell second stanza. Wslls each hada hat-trickwhilelan Scoring for the Cubs were Steve North Feiganand Mike Bull Shields Larochelle with four, Greg Semran Hobbema Volleyball Association ) each scoredtwice, singletons went with three, Wayne Titus and Shane a a \j i to Slim Creightonand Basil Devise. Marshall with two each, singletons Keith T.snic led the Cubs with came off die sticks of Trey Eller- ANNUAL & LADIES four, Trey Ellermen and Shane man, Trey Krancheck, Jarrod Bif- 1st MEN'S Marshall each added two, Mike fort, Gord Schmidt and Mike iMmMm Koberonski, Steve Larouchelle and Koberonsld. VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Gord Schmidt added the others. Kainai got two goals each from Both teams picked up only two MikeBull Shields and SlimDavis, f^^H minor penalties in the cleanly- Dewayne Healy, Chub and Slim March 4 & 5, 1989 played game. Creighton and Russell Wells added Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre f^i^l^^IhjJ^K^rrVf^J^ On Monday night the Chiefs got single markers. I trounced by theCubs 16-8 in Medi- The fight-filledgame saw Kainai Hobbema, Alberta m. J Ip-^^'^vLlf I cine Hat. with seven majors and two minors, The Cubstook control right from while the Cubs received eight ma- the openingwhistle and led 9-4 af- jors and two minor penalties. ter oneperiod ofplay. The Cubs in- ED WILLIAMSON MOTORCYCLES For more information contact: Jnfm Cyndie Swampy at 585-3793 JB^iLftassssB^"^ & Small Engine Repair Local 168 or Parnelli Cutknife Service for All at 585-3012 or 585-3016. Hobbema Volleyball Association HVA will not be responsible Japanese Motorcycles for any loss or injuries. 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Pete Kunice and Marty Jr. Varsity Leavitt replied with 19and 16points respectively for the Bulldogs. W L PTS CCHS 12 1 24 "Churchill were really up for this Cardston 9 2 18 game, it was a do-or-die situation Taber 9 3 18 for them, but the boyscame through Raymond 8 3 16 in the clutch to win it. LO 6 5 12 Magrath 4 On Saturday playing at home to 8 8 the Coaldale Kate Gaels, WCHS 3 8 6 Andrews St. Mary's 3 8 6 the Warriors handled the visitors by Med. Hat 2 posting 9 4 a 63-52 victory. Coaldale 2 10 4 Lionel Weasel Head paced the Warriors hitting for 19points while CamShade and Steve Foxeach ad- Subscribe to ded eight points. In JV action the Braves lost bom Kainai News games to Winston Churchill and fodayl Coaldale. T-Jay Allison led Winston Chur- Paul Goodstriker chill with 15 points in a 57-43 win. Curtis Big Swallow and Russell Twiggreplied with 15 and 14points for the Braves. Owen Tailfeathers hits for a three pointer in championship game In the game against Coaldale, ShaneStrate scored 19points while Tun Neufeld added 18 for Coaldale By JIM GOODSTRIKER Lethbridge took the third place in their 77-60 win. Sports Editor trophy, they managed wins over the Colin Twigg led the Braves scor- Trucks Bucks and Peigan. ing with 13points, Curtis Big Swal- 1981 Chev Silverado, short box, diesel, mint $5,500 The Blood Reserve Renegades Theall-star teamselectionswere lowand Russell Twigg added 12 and 1982 Chev, Vz ton, V-8 automatic $4,650 captured the all-Indian basketball Mark Brave Rock of Lethbridge, 11 points. 1981 GMC, V-8 automatic $3,750 tournament at the Senator Glad- Marvin Many Fingers of the Ea- Both teams play at home this 1981 Ford, F-150, V-8 auto $3,450 stone Hall on the Blood Reserve, gles, Laurie Tailfeathers of the Ex- week, on Thursday against Card- 1969 GMC, % ton, V-8, 4 speed ■ .. $ 850 over the weekend. press, Harlon McMaster and-Owen ston and Saturday against the LCI The tournament featured six Tailfeathers of the Renegades. Rams. Cars teams in a double knockout draw. Each received Wilson basketballs. 1982 Mercury Marquis, 4 dr., small, V-8, mint $4,900 The Renegadescaptured thecham- 1981 Mercury Marquis, 4 dr., V-8 $2,995 pionship trophy, along with first 1981 Buick Lasabre, 2 dr. $4,995 place money of $300. SPORT IN MOTION 1979 Buick Lasabre, 4 dr., loaded $2,450 Lyle Smith, named the tourna- 1976 Ford Pinto, 2 door $1,250 ment's MVP, led the Renegades to By Alister Thomas victory in the championship final, Ig^**__BMBJnaBaBaHBHBBBnBBBBBBMBBBBBMkMBBWMHaBMMBaHienBHBaMfaMMBJI hooping 25 points in a 109-93 vic- If you ever considered becoming spective. It is useful even for GJO AUTO SALES P.O Box 1628 tory over the Blood Golden Eagles. a coach new there's an added incen- coaches who may think they have Lethbridge, TIJ Harlon McMaster added 22 tive to do it in 1989. nothing more to learn about their Alberta 4K3 while Vern Young Pine and Gary In place is a new and exciting sport. Like his or her athletes, a PHONE: 320-7830 GIL OSTROM, TERRY OSTROM Scout chipped in with 17 points contest toentice more Albertans to coach must always be a student of each. become certified coaches in 1989 the game. For the Eagles, Jim Plume and The Year of the Coach. Tb enter,— After taking Level One of the Godfrey Weasel Head split 48 simply become certified in at least NCCP, a minor hockey league points betweenthem, while Marvin one level of the National Coaching coach and journalist, wrote: Many Fingers added 16 in a losing Certification Program (NCCP) and "Hockeylooks like a simple game k CHINOOK FEEDS effort. 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" iO Kg. -22.95 * ALL PARTICIPANTS 16.50 case qks 11.55 & «H 6.99 each MUST HAVE A VALID J^B^ TREATY 7 CARD * \A BLOOD TRIBE Hi V^j ■ vjim To enter orfor m mp/^ more info contact PHARMACY **^^^ Monday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m. Recreation at vA J Located at Standoff Health Centre — Prescriptions I pV| m II before — Baby Needs V/Xy mm THE DEADLINE DATE!! — Health & Beauty Products — Toys Wfclm ■ ■ *jk Admission: u| j^T .- $20° adults & students Jm Pharmacist Ran Sandul " —Goodstrlker 5 & underfree Staff — Beth 65 Sc overfree Lucille First Rider Everyone Welcome! February 23, 1989 KAINAI NEWS 11 Drug Caution Week Public Service Announcement The Lethbridge and District have to be cut back or deleted. The drug caution program Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Diabetes is the third leading Association is gearing up for a cause of death by disease in Cana- Non-prescription medication can matron in a readily available and is available to the consumer for Door to Door Canvassthat willrun da andaffects about 100,000 Alber- bepotentially dangerous if takenin- easily understood manner. homereference. The consumer is on March 13, 14, 15, 1989. Zone tans with approximately 6000 of correctly. In some disease states The program's mechanics in- encouraged to seek further advice Captains, Rural Town Coordinators those living in southern Alberta andin combination with some other volve alphabetically listing, on a from the pharmacist should they and Canvassers are required to ord- Anyone wishing to help out with drugs, non-prescription medication large poster within the pharmacy, have any questions. er to reach our goal of $55,000. the Canvass may contact the Cana- can alsobe harmful. Howdoes the the most important precautions that Sponsoredby the ManitobaPhar The funds raised through this dian Diabetes Association, Sand- consumer know this? The Drug exist with non-prescription medica- maceutical Assocation, the campaign are used within Alberta manInn Plaza, 471 Mayor Magrath Caution Program recognizes the tion. The products then carry an al- SaskatachewanPharmaceutical As- to provide programs and services Drive South, Lethbridge, AB TU need for greater consumer educa- phabetical code on a special green socation and the Alberta Phar- notonly for diabetesbut also health tion in the area ofself-medication. sticker which identifies the specif- maceutical Association, the Drug professionals and the general pub- For further information please It providesto theconsumer, at the ic Drug Caution mat applies to the Caution Program can be found in lic. If the goal is not reached then call 327-4114, Monday to Friday, 9 time of purchase of non-prescrip- medication. A brochure that dupli- your neighborhood pharmacy. theseprograms and services would a.m. to 5 p.m. tion medication, important infor- cates the information on theposter » - ' Public Service Announcement Did you know? Facts about diabetes The Annual General Meeting ofTeen-Aid of Lethbridgewill be held on Monday, March 13 at the Gas Company Auditorium, 410 Stafford 1 Did you know that some cold uses and stores the foods eaten Fact: 20 percent ofthose affect- Drive, Lethbridge. by deficiency Norm, remedies contain antihistamines? caused a or the in- ed with "Diabetes" require an in- The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. with a presentation by Bobbie Smith Antihistaminescan cause you to effectiveness ofinsulin secreted by jectionof insulin daily, in order to entitled "Enhancing Parent-Teen Relationships". die pancreas. become sleepy in much the same stay alive. Members and the general public are encouraged to attend. way that alcohol can make you Fact: Over 1 million Canadians Fact: Insulin is a control not a drowsy or tired. If an antihistamine havediabetes Itaffect 5 percent of cure. containing cold remedy and alco- our workforce, and is estimated to CRIME STOPPERS hol are taken at the same time the cost the Canadian economy over sleepiness will be increased. $2,5 billion per year. Fact: Diabetes is Canada's third The Cardston Royal Canadian Mounted Police need yourhelp in The Drug Caution Code "A" solving a theft near and labels those cold preparations that largest cause of death by disease. Hillspring, Alberta betweenFebruary 27th Fact: Diabetes can shorten peo- 29th, 1988. can cause drowsiness. Lookfin- the Culprits ple's lives by up to 30 per cent. attended aresidence located threeone-half miles southeast green "A" and know not to com- of die village of Hillspring on the Blood Indian and took binealcohol andantihistamine use. Fact: Diabetes is the leading Reserve cause of cases of blindess in the following tractor. The Drug Caution program, new U-550 sponsored by Canada. One Universal tractor,blue in color, four-wheel drive, 55 the Alberta Phar- h.p. Diesel engine, with yellowbucket on diefront and a three-point maceutical Association, is in your Fact: Diabetes is more prone to DRUG. hitch on the back, Serial No. 653781-19432, valued at $8,000.00. neighborhood pharmacy now. thefollowing: blindness(25X), kid- Crime Stoppers will to $2,000.00 for information leading "Know pay up the Code — Read the ney disease (17X), gangrene (SX), to die arrest of theperson(s) responsible. If you have any specific Drug Caution Code. heart attack and stroke (2X). information about this theft, or any other seriouscrime call dieCard- Fact Sheet Age is no barrier. Diabetes can ston R.C.M.P. at 653-4931 or if you wish to remain anonymous, strike atanytime, and susceptibili- call theLethbridgeCrime Stoppersat 320-8477 or in therural area, Fact: Diabetes is a life-long dis- ty multiplies with age and weight 1-800-242-8477. order affecting the way the body gain. STANDOFF TRADING POST Specials! ■ Pop (1 litre) — 99C Potatoe Chip Special 20 flavors of Reg. Coke Regular $1.99 potatoe chips Coke Classic save 60$ pay $1.39 at 55 a Diet Coke Classic Twin Packs 2 for $1 00— Sprite assorted bars- Diet Sprite Rip-L-Chips!?r-B-£, ; 2 for $1 00 Canada Dry Satt'n Vinegar meat pies 50* Regular Peps. Ketchup flavor fresh offee- Diet Pepsi Regular potatoe chips slush 7-Up Rip-L-Chips simulated Diet 7-Up cheese flavored Schweppes Ginger ale Bacon Chips Sour Cream & Onion Dill Pickle Visit the Arcade — featuring nine video games for yourenjoyment! Standoff, Alberta Q Manager Ph. 737-2024 T Andy Black Water 'i ; , 12KAINAI NEWS February 23, 1989 Drug Caution Program questions & answers What is theaim of the drug cau- readily available and easily under- courages communication between poster within the pharmacy, the In most cases, the consumer can stood manner. This information the consumer and the pharmacist. most important precautions that make an informed judgementwith- The Drug Caution Program pro- covers such areas as drug interac- How did the Drug Caution Pro- prevail in die non-prescription drug out the pharmacist's intervention. vides to the consumer, at the time tions, drug side effects, drug depen- gram originate? market. The products then carry an If, however, the consumer requites of purchase of non-prescription dencies and adverse effects in cer- The Drug Caution Program, was alphabetical code on special green additional information, he is en- drugs, pertinent information in a tain conditions. The program en- launched by the Manitoba Phar- tickets which identifies the specif- couraged by the posted materials to maceutical Association, on March ic drug caution that applies to the obtain clarification from the phar- 16, 1981. The Drug Caution Pro- medication. The code consists of macist. As well, the take home gram was designed by two Winni- thirteencautions, each represented brochure allows the consumer to SUBSCRIBE TO KAINAI NEWS peg pharmacists, Marie Berry and by one letter of the alphabet. Each make home judgements in situa- Canada's Leading Indian Newspaper today! A 1Pringle in response to the need product may be coded with one or tions where other people may have Send to: CIRCULATION for greater consumer education in more letters. Abrochure that dupli- made the purchase. Also, those in- P.O. Box 120, Standoff, AB TOL IYO the area ofselfmedication. In 1984 cates the information on the poster dividuals withcertain disease states Albertaand Saskatchewan pharma- is available to the consumer for such as Diabetes Mellitus or Glau- Corporation, Oovammant, Groups IndMdual cies adopted the Drug Caution home reference. The consumer is comaand those already taking such j Canada U.S.A. 4 Others Canada U.S.A. Othar» Code on a voluntary basis. encouraged to seek further advice medications as anticoagulants D 1 Yaw $20.00 D 1 Yaar $25.00 D 1 Yaw $30.00 □ 1 Yaw $35.00 the Drug from the pharmacist should he have (blood tbinners) preclude II " How does CautionPro- that the G 2 Years $30.00 D 2 Years $35.00 D 2 Years $55.00 2 Years $86.00 gram work? any doubts. use ofmany over-the-counter medi- " The program's mechanicsinvolve What are the advantages for the cations can easily recall the code S alphabetically listing, on a large consumer? letters mat they should avoid. New In Memoriam Farm Employment Day Rider Died February 29, IMS. In __ Program remembranceof a dear daugh- ter,sister andaunt whopawed away a year ago. Day after day, Night after night, starts April Ist As timepasses by, We miss you very much, Yourlove, laughter and smiles, We allknow youwentto a place, It's good news for farmers and workers alike. Effective April Ist, Wherethere'slove,happinessand peace, 1989, the Government of Alberta will be offering a $4 million Farm Your home with God our Creator, Employment We allknow that we'll meet Fund. again. Never again you'll leave us This new fund will help create hundreds of jobs while giving This time, we'll be all together forever, farmers an extra hand during busy times. No more separation, goodbyes and sadness. Everywhere they'll be, Apply now before hiring Call in today! Love, happiness and peace. is and additional Sadly missed by mother, Funding on afirst-come, first-serve Applications information Irene; brothers, Albert, Leroy " basis until all funds are used up. are available through Alberta Career and Gilbert; Sisters, Rita and Applications are being accepted from Development and Employment offices Laura; nieces and nephews. " April 1, 1989 until November 30, throughout the province. 1989 Call Toll-free by dialing "0" and ask for (Edmonton calling area Kainai . Farmers are eligible to be reimbursed $2.50 per hour for a new jobthat pays can *df-*'W). News $5.00 per hour or better. Each em- "TheFarm Employment Program is designedto advertising ployercan be reimbursed a maximum assist tne farm community to meet pressing employment needs, particularly during peak deadlines OTof 704fv* nourshour* or $1 ,/OU.UU.7fiO 00 3>l work periods, tocreate jobsfor Alberta workers, every while keeping program paperwork to a minimum." J j . Friday at Ken Kowalski -^W MINISTER 5:00 p.m. For the V Liberia next V k. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT week's edition of KAINAI NEWS