Lloyd clinic welcomes new doctor

Dr. Ekwunife is accepting new patients and taking appointments at 780-875-2221.

There’s a new doctor in town.

General practice (GP) doctor Chinelo Ekwunife has been on the job at the Lloydminster clinic since April 18 as one of 15 GPs practising in the community.

“Family doctors are vital to the health of Albertans and their communities,” said Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright in a news release.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ekwunfie to Lloydminster, where I am certain her knowledge and skills will be much appreciated.”

Dr. Ekwunife received her medi - cal training in Nigeria, where she most recently worked. She and her family have relocated to Lloydminster from Calgary and find it hospitable here.

“Lloydminster is very accommodating for immigrants, hospitable and cordial,” she said.

“The practice in Lloydminster will give me the work-life balance I crave.”

Ekwunife enjoys hiking, swimming, singing and cooking in her free time.

Alberta Health Ser - vices (AHS) continues to recruit for physicians across Alberta to meet community needs. AHS has physician resource planners who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities.

They work closely with various community partners and organizations, such as local Health Advisory Councils, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, and independent physi- a bargain just like the $22 million arena in Estevan Sask built in 2011 does today. When I was kid bread was 10 cents a loaf! Inflation happens.

The Lloyd expo will also be unique as Blanchette is planning on getting the crowd more involved during the judging portion of the expo’s competition.

“We’re going to do a People’s Choice award, so we’ll get people up on stage and judge the tattoos done throughout the weekend, just as the artists would do at most other shows,” he said.

“We’re just trying to get the crowd involved, and we’re excited because it kind of has that “Ink Master” feel to it.”

Weekend passes for the three-day expo are $50 and a day pass is $20.

“It’s a lot of fun because you can have drinks and the expo will be open until midnight, so it’s kind of like a tattoo party,” said Blanchette.

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NEW LOCATION!

Intro to square dancing will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City Church, 511549 Street. Walk to the beat of music by following simple instructions from the caller. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear whatever is comfortable. First evening is FREE!

Bingo at the Moose

The Moose Lodge, located at 5213-57 Street, Lloydminster, hosts bingo nights every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and