Fauna of the Western United States

Gopher Investments Makes Improved Offer for Finalto

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Friday, July 9, 2021

This break fee provides greater certainty to the Board and to shareholders that Gopher will be able to enter into and complete an acquisition of Finalto.

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  • This break fee provides greater certainty to the Board and to shareholders that Gopher will be able to enter into and complete an acquisition of Finalto.
  • The amount of Gophers proposed break fee is materially in excess of the USD 8.8 million break fee Playtech would have to pay to the Consortium, under certain circumstances, if Playtech were to sell Finalto to Gopher on the terms of Gophers Offer.
  • Rothschild & Co. is acting as Financial Adviser to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.
  • White & Case LLP is acting as legal advisor to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.

Mountain America and Arizona Coyotes' "Guiding You Forward" Program Donates $50,000 to Support Early Childhood Development

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

As the largest early childhood development nonprofit organization in Arizona, Southwest Human Development provides critical resources to 140,000 children, their families and professionals annually.

Key Points: 
  • As the largest early childhood development nonprofit organization in Arizona, Southwest Human Development provides critical resources to 140,000 children, their families and professionals annually.
  • "Mountain America is pleased to provide adaptive equipment and expand literacy opportunities through our Guiding You Forward Program with Southwest Human Development and the Arizona Coyotes," says Sterling Nielsen, president and chief executive officer at Mountain America Credit Union.
  • Reading Companions : This spring, employees from Mountain America and the Arizona Coyotes worked together to assemble reading buddies to promote early literacy.
  • "We're so incredibly grateful for this ongoing partnership with Mountain America Credit Union and the Arizona Coyotes," says Jake Adams, chief development officer at Southwest Human Development.

Animal Alliance of Canada sends lawyer’s letter to Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding illegality of wildlife-killing contest in Belleville

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Friday, February 26, 2021

This is regarding a coyote-killing contest sponsored by a hunting supply store in Belleville.

Key Points: 
  • This is regarding a coyote-killing contest sponsored by a hunting supply store in Belleville.
  • That contest offers rewards, or gains to those who bring in the dead bodies of the largest coyotes, and the smallest.
  • White said that this is not the first time that Animal Alliance of Canada has needed to take action to stop wildlife-killing contests.
  • Peter Copelands letter was written on behalf of Animal Alliance of Canada, Coyote Watch Canada, Earthroots and Zoocheck.

Mountain America Credit Union and the Arizona Coyotes Continue Support of Southwest Human Development

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Southwest Human Development, the largest early childhood development nonprofit organization in Arizona, provides critical resources to 140,000 children, their families and professionals annually.

Key Points: 
  • Southwest Human Development, the largest early childhood development nonprofit organization in Arizona, provides critical resources to 140,000 children, their families and professionals annually.
  • "Mountain America is pleased to continue our support of Southwest Human Development through our Guiding You Forward program with the Arizona Coyotes," says Sterling Nielsen, president and chief executive officer at Mountain America Credit Union.
  • "Our partnership with Mountain America Credit Union and the Arizona Coyotes continues to flourish and we couldn't be more excited to be entering our second year," says Jake Adams, chief development officer at Southwest Human Development.
  • Later this season, Mountain America and the Arizona Coyotes will present $50,000 to Southwest Human Development for this year's combined donation.

Hi-Crush Inc. Announces Appointment of New Leadership Team

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Dirk Hallen was named Chief Executive Officer, Stephen White was appointed Chief Operating Officer, and William Barker was named General Counsel and Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • Dirk Hallen was named Chief Executive Officer, Stephen White was appointed Chief Operating Officer, and William Barker was named General Counsel and Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "We are excited for the energy and fresh perspective this group will bring to Hi-Crush," said Colin Leonard, Chairman of the Board of Hi-Crush.
  • "Along with the rest of the Board, I look forward to working closely with Dirk and the new team to continue building a market leader in the frac sand and logistics sectors."
  • Mr. Hallen was previously Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pronghorn Logistics, LLC ("Pronghorn"), which was acquired by Hi-Crush in May 2019.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Welcome First Bison Home to Wolakota Buffalo Range

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Friday, October 30, 2020

The animals were transferred from Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park and will make up the first of, as many as, 1,500 bison to be welcomed home to Rosebuds newly established Wolakota Buffalo Range .

Key Points: 
  • The animals were transferred from Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park and will make up the first of, as many as, 1,500 bison to be welcomed home to Rosebuds newly established Wolakota Buffalo Range .
  • In the midst of a global pandemic and social unrest, the Sicangu Oyate (Rosebud Sioux Tribe) are revitalizing their relationship with bison to demonstrate the potential this creates for economic, ecological, and cultural resiliency.
  • The arrival of the animals to the Wolakota Buffalo Range was supported by the Department of the Interiors (DOI) 2020 Bison Conservation Initiative, a 10-year plan announced in May to expand bison conservation efforts.
  • The arrival of the bison at the Wolakota Buffalo Ranch is a step forward toward reconnecting bison to the land and the people of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate.

Native American Heritage Month Activities #SupportTheReturn of Buffalo

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

In honor of National Bison Day on November 7 and national Native American Heritage month during November, a leading Native nonprofit, Tanka Fund, is dedicating an entire month of online activity to help support the return of the Buffalo to the lives, land, and economy of indigenous peoples.

Key Points: 
  • In honor of National Bison Day on November 7 and national Native American Heritage month during November, a leading Native nonprofit, Tanka Fund, is dedicating an entire month of online activity to help support the return of the Buffalo to the lives, land, and economy of indigenous peoples.
  • The coordinated fundraising and education effort will #supportthereturn of buffalo, a keystone species, to one million acres of reservation land in the United States.
  • https://shop.tankabar.com/
    A series of activities will be held throughout November during Native American Heritage Month to #supportthereturn.
  • The funds will directly impact Native buffalo ranchers to support and sustain ranch planning, financing and operations.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Create North America's Largest Native Owned and Managed Bison Herd

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

MISSION, SOUTH DAKOTA, May 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO), the economic arm of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, has committed nearly 28,000 acres of native grassland for the creation of a new plains bison herd.

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  • MISSION, SOUTH DAKOTA, May 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO), the economic arm of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, has committed nearly 28,000 acres of native grassland for the creation of a new plains bison herd.
  • With a capacity to support 1,500 animals, the Wolakota Buffalo Range will become North Americas largest Native American owned and managed bison herd.
  • The historic project will increase the overall number of Native American owned bison by seven percent nationally.
  • The first transfers of bison from DOI herds to Rosebud are expected to occur in the fall of 2020.

Tanka and Niman Ranch Partner to Assist in the Economic Revitalization on Pine Ridge

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Friday, January 24, 2020

The new alliance aims to support the economic revitalization on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, which is one of the poorest communities in the country.

Key Points: 
  • The new alliance aims to support the economic revitalization on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, which is one of the poorest communities in the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200124005438/en/
    Bison graze on the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, just north of the Pine Ridge Reservation.
  • We are investing in our children and grandchildren with the help of Niman Ranch and their commitment to our Native people.
  • and prior General Manager of Niman Ranch, recalled the initial conversation, Niman Ranch received help along its journey and is in a position to return the support.

Cody Coyote's New Album "Ma'iingnag" Exemplifies a Teaching we Should All Hear in 2019

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Monday, September 9, 2019

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Cody Coyote is ready to share knowledge, Indigenous language and a new sound through his brand new album.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Cody Coyote is ready to share knowledge, Indigenous language and a new sound through his brand new album.
  • This new record was released on August 17, 2019, highlights the teaching of the good and bad wolf that everyone has inside of themselves and also reflects life experiences endured by this multi-award nominated artist.
  • From Cody Coyote on vocalsto producers from various parts of the world, this record is a cross collaborative project that will make waves worldwide.
  • Producers on the album include the likes of BOA, M8 Beatz, Zago, Pandora Nightz, Hi-Hater Music and Kirill Koryakovsky.