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The Sheepdogs promoting hockey with Kazakhstan concert

The Sheepdogs will perform this weekend in Kazakhstan as part of an initiative to promote hockey overseas. Vanessa Heins / Supplied

The Sheepdogs have come a long way from playing in Saskatoon bars.

An upcoming performance at Barys Arena on Sunday will take the rock band all the way to Kazakhstan.

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As part of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation celebrations, The Sheepdogs will put on a concert in the Kazakh capital, Astana, which is also hosting a series of hockey events at the same arena.

All proceeds from the event will benefit youth hockey programs throughout Kazakhstan.

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