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September 19, 2019 159 views

An 18-year-old photo surfaced Wednesday of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dressed elaborately as Aladdin, with his face and hands blackened…

Men, women children, families all gathered at the Six Nations running track to Take a Moment for Life marking World Suicide Prevention Day. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Take a Moment for Life!

September 18, 2019 134 views

Take a Moment 4 Life! A fun colourful event draws needed attention to Suicide Awareness By Justin Lethbridge Writer The…

Brantford 99ers AAA Minor Bantam forward Asher Martin had a two goal performance at home in a Sunday afternoon win against the Chatham-Kent Cyclones. (Photo By Neil Becker)

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Brantford cruise to victory!

September 18, 2019 86 views

99ers Martin and Racette-Monture have two-goal games By Neil Becker Sports Writer BRANTFORD – For Brantford 99ers AAA Minor Bantam…

A happy Miss Six Nations, Aleria McKay, receives her crown during the 152nd annual fair. (Photo by Jim C Powless) More Fair photos inside on page 5.

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Six Nations Fair a 152 year old hit

September 11, 2019 216 views

Culture, History and Fun at the Six Nations Fall Fair By Justin Lethbridge Writer The beginning of September marks two…

The Six Nations Fall Fair Demolition Derby featured lots of bone jarring hits which had the fans cheering with anticipation. Coming up big in the Straight Stock division was Josh Clause who placed first. (Photo By Neil Becker)

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2019 Fall Fair Demolition

September 11, 2019 300 views

Josh Clause takes first at Six Nations fall fair demo derby By Neil Becker Sports Writer OHSWEKEN – Demolition driver…

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Remembering Sept., 11, 2011 when the World Trade Centre fell

September 11, 2019 146 views

Smoke pours from the twin towers of the World Trade Center after they were hit by two hijacked airliners in…

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Indigenous, two spirit couple from Alberta wins The Amazing Race Canada

September 11, 2019 344 views

By Paola Loriggio THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO- Anthony Johnson and James Makokis hoped being the first Indigenous, two-spirit couple to…

It’s Back to School time, Six Nations Police are warning watch for the kids and month long police checks. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

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Schools Open Drive With Care

September 4, 2019 130 views

Child and Family Services Kickoff Back-to-School By Justin Lethbridge Writer Two weeks before they head back to school Six Nations…

Six Nations Rivermen brought the Presidents’ Cup home after a win against Akwesasne. (Rivermen Photo)

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Six Nations Rivermen are golden!

September 4, 2019 227 views

By Neil Becker Writer KAHNAWAKE- Following a three year absence, the Presidents Cup has officially returned to Six Nations. Coming…

She’s got the moves at the Mississauga of Credit First Nation Pow Wow this past weekend...Story and photos page 4 (Photo by Justin Lethbridge)

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Dancing to the beat of the drum at Credit First Nation

August 28, 2019 287 views

By Justin Lethbridge Writer MISSISSAUGUA OF CREDIT FIRST NATION-Visitors, vendors, dancers and drummers came from across Turtle Island for the…

The Peterborough Lakers sprinted out to a 5-0 first period lead and never looked back as they took Game 4 on Friday, August 23rd by a 15-9 score at the ILA. The championship best of seven series is now tied at 2-2. (Photo By Neil Becker)

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Six Nations Chiefs playoff series lead disappears

August 28, 2019 228 views

By Neil Becker Writer SIX NATIONS – Not surprisingly the Major Series Lacrosse finals between the Six Nations Chiefs and…

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Ethics commissioner finds Canada PM Trudeau violated ethics

August 21, 2019 284 views

By Rob Gillies ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO-Canada’s ethics commissioner said Wednesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau improperly pressured a former attorney…

The Grand River Attack battled hard in provincials but just fell short as they lost against Arthur Aces in the gold medal game. Playing at Hagersville Arena, Grand River had a 3-2 lead after two but ended up dropping what was a 6-3 decision. (Photo By Neil Becker)

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Grand River Attack Take Silver

August 21, 2019 229 views

Grand River Attack fall short of provincial three-peat By Neil Becker Sports Writer HAGERSVILLE-The Grand River Attack made it close,…

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JODY WILSON-RAYBOULD VINDICATED! PRIME MINISTER BROKE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT

August 14, 2019 1897 views

NewsAlert: No Apology issued …”I accept report, responsibility, but don’t agree”, Trudeau says OTTAWA- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he…

Team Iroquois takes silver at IIJL championship.

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Team Iroquois holds own at IIJL

August 14, 2019 232 views

Iroquois win Silver at 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship By Neil Becker Sports Writer MISSISSAUGA– Once again Iroquois have…

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August 9, 2019 225 views

A $4 million research and develoment cannabis field has been plowed under after threats of charges by police. CCCG received a letter of approval pending a permit from the Six Nations Cannabis Commission that has been overruled by Six Nations Elected Council (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Six Nations Elected Council reins in cannabis commission

August 7, 2019 602 views

SN Elected Council puts moratorium on cannabis permits By Justin Lethbridge and Lynda Powless Writers A moratorium on cannabis permits…

The Six Nations Rebels were all business as they won Game 4 at the ILA to force a deciding Game 5 for the Ontario Junior ‘B’ Championship in Akwesasne. (Photo by Neil Becker)

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Rebels Force Game 5

August 7, 2019 210 views

Resilient Rebels force a deciding Game 5 By Neil Becker Sports Writer OHSWEKEN- Yes sir, it has come down to…

The Six Nations Cannabis Commission is off to a rocky start after commissioners report bickering, bullying and this $4 million research seed project now at risk....page 4 (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Six Nations Cannabis Commission off to rocky start

July 31, 2019 616 views

By Lynda Powless Editor While First Nations communities across the country are prospering from the new cannabis industry, Six Nations appears…

Intermediate Girls 1 Conquer the 2019 Zone 9 ‘B’ Championship. Kaya Maracle, Kylie Maracle, Leeah Henhawk, Danny Hill, Koral VanEvery, Lauryn Hill, Cloe VanEvery, Sierra Squire, Kenley Jacobs, Mineesha Webster, Natalie Hill, Hailee Johnson, Jaden Squire, Autumn Clause, Hayley Grosbeck, Keyara Jacobs, and Mia Martin walk away as this years Champions. (Photo By Neil Becker)

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Zone 9 ‘B’ Champs!

July 31, 2019 214 views

Intermediate 1’s Zone 9 ‘A’ Division Champs! By Neil Becker Sports Writer OHSWEKEN – This is a confident and determined…

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