From the archives... Wednesday, June 5, 1996

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NEWS:

Town axes job program to local criticism

For people like Yvonne Kushner, living a peaceful, productive life is not something to be taken for granted. As a graduate of the Sioux Lookout Job Development Program in 1995, Kushner was able to face and overcome memories of chid abuse, and her resulting alcohol problem.

 NEWS:

CN, town in the real estate business

The town of Sioux Lookout, used to selling its land for residential, commercial and industrial use, has turned buyer in a recent deal with the Canadian National Railway that could also make it possible for some residents to own their own land for the first time.

NEWS:

NAN calls for separate inquiry in Cat Lake shootout

Officials at Nishnawbe-Aski Nation are criticizing actions by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers who shot and killed a Cat Lake man in a May 28 incident in the First Nations community.

COVER PHOTO:

Bananza

Students dove for a slightly dirty banana in a game called “Healthy Eating” during the Central School Olympics, held last Friday. School principal Dick McIntyre (centre) acted as referee.