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Lions roar for Citizen of the Year GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Lloydminster Lions Club members roared their approval for Ray Tatro as the recipient of their Citizen of the Year Award. The club made it clear there was no one more deserving than Tatro, who has become a model for volunteerism during his 35 years of Lions membership. Past president Jean-Claude Dauphinais was in awe after introducing Tatro’s volunteer history from being a boy scout and coaching girls’ soccer to operating Mount Joy Snow Resort. “It was quite amazing, a guy that’s been in the community and so big within the community, and a member of the Lions for so long,” said Dauphinais. “It’s truly a moment that I will cherish.” The presentation took place during a Legacy Centre supper on Monday night with Tatro’s wife, Shelley, in cahoots with Vic Juba to make it a complete surprise. “It’s a shock, they snookered me really, really good, that Vic Juba,” said Tatro in a post-celebration interview. “I never expected this at all. I feel very honoured and humbled, and listening to the report of the activities I’ve

been involved with, they’ve added up over the years ...” Tatro went on to state you don’t volunteer without a whole bunch of people you join up with or other people joining you. He connected with Dr. Raff Sayeed and Greg Hnatiuk, for example, to organize a local branch of the Canadian Transplant Association in 2014 and annual fundraising walks. Tatro has also worked with staff at Lloydminster Hospital to further the education of the visually impaired with eyesight conservation being a universal project of Lions International. He also sits on the Saskatchewan Eye Bank board and delivers harvested corneas to Saskatoon at his own expense. “Most of the things I’ve been involved with and do are because I like to feel good right here (pointing to his heart) but you got to have the teamwork,” said Tatro. “You got to try to convince people to come along or see something that you want to join along with and makes our world a whole lot better place for everybody.” The fun part of the award was keeping Tatro in the dark, a task Juba has excelled

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Ray Tatro, centre, was presented with the Lloydminster Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award from in-coming president Travis Kniekamp Monday night at the Legacy Centre. Vic Juba, left, managed to make it a surprise as usual.

at over the years. He fooled Tatro into thinking the purpose of the supper was to listen to guest speaker Frank Spenrath, and the “decoy” worked. “It was probably one of the best ones we ever had. It was excellent,” said Juba with a laugh. “The look on his face was priceless. Frank fit well into the whole thing. It panned out a lot better than I even thought.”

Juba calls Tatro a great businessman and a philanthropist. “He’s done a lot that people don’t realize, especially when it comes to financing or being short of money or something—he’d step up to the plate. That kind of stuff isn’t advertised,” he said. Tatro is the owner of Exhaust Masters, which supports a myriad of clubs or agencies in town. During his acceptance

speech, he said he was once asked by Dr. Sayeed why he became a Lions member, originally with the Border City Lions. “I said it’s because I’m selfish. I said I like to feel good. All this stuff we do here as Lions makes us feel good,” said Tatro. “I do feel very honoured so thank you Lions and I don’t know if I’ll forgive Victor (Juba) and Frank— Frank knows better.”

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Don’t leave running vehicles unattended

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The Lloydminster RCMP is urging motorists to not leave vehicles running and unattended after multiple idling vehicles have been stolen this past week. C i t i z e n s a r e reminded to: - Never leave a running vehicle unattended. If your keys must be in the ignition to warm it up, citizens should remain with

their vehicle - Install a remote starter if possible, however, always make sure the vehicle is locked - Never leave children or pets unattended in a running vehicle Remove all valuables from the vehicle, (eg: loose change, mail, packages, GPS, garage door openers, and cell phones) - If your keys are stolen, immediately

change the locks for the keys that have gone missing, including residences and vehicles - Vehicles equipped with a keyless ignition can still be stolen if left running, even with the key fob removed from the vehicle Auto crime is predominately a crime of opportunity, if a vehicle is left running and unattended, it only takes seconds for a potential thief to jump in and drive away.

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Alpha Jets to cheer in Vegas

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The Alpha Jets all-star cheerleading team from Flight Athletics in Lloydminster and Cold Lake will be competing in Las Vegas from May 6-8. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. What happens in Las Vegas for the Alpha Jets all-star cheerleading team from Flight Athletics in Lloydminster and Cold Lake, won’t stay in Vegas. The results of their Level 3 competition at the Pinnacle Cheerleading Championship at the Orleans Ar e n a f r o m M a y 6 - 8 will quickly be posted online by promoter Jamz Cheer & Dance. The 13-person team is psyched and stoked to test their tumbling, dance, stunting and jumping routine against American competition. “I’m really excited. There’s going to be a lot of teams there. I’m pretty nervous, but it should be pretty good I think,” said teen Jane King from Lloydminster Comprehensive High School. Her teammate, Lindsey Buckingham from Father Gorman Comwide munity School,3”says it

will be cool with her whole family coming along for a vacation. “I think it will be an interesting experience. We’ve been training really hard. We haven’t seen any of these teams yet, but I think we’ll do pretty good,” she said.

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I’m really excited. There’s going to be a lot of teams there. I’m pretty nervous, but it should be pretty good I think.

The team is coached by Lloydminster director Bailey Roberts, who is getting it ready for a special end-of-year showcase at the Servus Sports Centre on April 30 from 2-5 p.m. “We’ll have our Cold Lake and Lloydminster location going in, just kind of showing all the parversion ents what they’ve

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been working on all year,” said Roberts. The Alpha Jets will be one of about 19 performances happening this Saturday. “We have our teams that complete a two and-a-half minute routine. It’s filled with stunting tumbling, dance—all of those types of things,” said Roberts. Cheerleading is one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada. “The combination of acrobatic stunting, tumbling, jumps and dance, alongside exciting competitions and sparkly uniforms, makes it irresistible to young athletes,” said Roberts. Flights Athletics is also known as Cheer Force Jets until May 1 when the new name becomes official. Viola Holden started the business in Cold Lake in 2017 and expanded to Lloydminster in 2020. “We’ve gotten so big in both Lloyd and Cold Lake that Viola has decided to rebrand,” explained Roberts. Flight Athletics will end season six with more than 400 members in cheerleading, tumbling and ninja programs in the two locations. “We emphasize the importance of physi-

cal wellness through strength and flexibility training, along with theory work for athletes to understand the ‘why’ behind the activities they are doing, and how it contributes to the end goal,” explained Roberts. The athletes also learn mental stamina from a certified mental performance specialist. The competitive allstar cheerleading style that the Alpha Jets do attracts the attention of athletic teenagers like Taylor Martin from Lloyd Comp. “I did gymnastics when I was really young and then I did dance and then I decided to come to cheers,” said Martin. “It helped me a lot with tumbling and flexibility.” The Alpha Jets also learn to trust one another and how to lift each other up both figuratively and literally during their weekly practices and competitions. Jacoby Kilburn, 11 from Cold Lake is the only boy on the team who describes his role as a flyer. He’s one of the lightest members who gets tossed in the air by the girls. “It’s kind of scary,” he said, noting he likes the tumbling and stunting most of all.

He’s also excited to see how they stack up with the competition

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West-end Subway welcomes patrons to Refresh TAYLOR WEAVER

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Anjum Vadia and his team at the west-end Subway want to welcome Border City residents into their restaurant to try out some new and improved menu items as part of a chain-wide campaign.

Monday was an exciting day for Subway restaurants across North America as the chain launched its new Eat Fresh Refresh campaign. Here in the Border City, Anjum Vadia, who owns the west-end Subway restaurant as well as Cork N’ Cap Liquor, wanted to personally welcome his patrons into the restaurant to try some of the new items. “The Refresh is all about fresh food, knowledgeable staff, and great customer service,” said Vadia. “The concepts are changing and people’s mindsets are changing. People think of Subway as a traditional old-fashioned place, but the company decided now was

a good time to rebrand and bring in new concepts.” Changes include new toppings and sauces such as smashed avocado, sweet and smoky BBQ sauce and a peppercorn ranch sauce. “There are also five new signature subs that are made with Canadiansourced meat,” said Vadia. The new subs include Chicken Bacon and Peppercorn Ranch, Smashed Avocado and Turkey, Great Canadian Club, Maplewood Smoked Bacon and Ham and Southwest Steak and Avocado. The chain introducing harvest grain bread, and later this year will be introducing cheesy tex-mex bread. “One more change is, Sub-

way customers are used to ‘making’ their own sandwiches by adding whichever toppings they would like,” said Vadia. “When you add a bunch of toppings to your sub it can take away from some of the flavours. “What they’re trying to do is build some recipes and advertise them as ‘standard’ recipes. These subs are perfectly made with just the right amount of toppings and they taste amazing.” Vadia has owned the westend Subway location since 2007 and is excited for Lloydminster residents to come to have a taste. If you’ve had your sub and still have a sweet tooth, Vadia recommends trying one of their new S’Mores cookies.

Rotary Lobsterfest on front burner GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Hundreds of lobsters will be on the boil soon and ready for eating. The Rotary Club of Lloydminster is mak-

ing final preparations to host the 42 annual Lobsterfest and steak dinner fundraiser at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds on May 7. “As of last Thursday,

we were roughly at 420 tickets, so we’re doing very well. We’ll have a great event,” reported member Darryl Benson at Monday’s lunch meeting.

He says they are also trying to organize Rotary volunteers in time for next week’s meeting. “Watch for an email or two–by next Mon-

day, we’ll get everything set up as far as who’s doing what,” added Benson. The event will include a dance to the music of recording art-

ist Trevor Panczak. Tickets are $100 each and available from Rotarian Anita Schmidt at Vivid Salon & Spa at 2602 50 Ave. or by phoning 780 874-9067.

Olive Tree encouraging Canstruction for a good cause TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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You don’t have to be a civil engineer to participate in The Olive Tree’s second annual Canstruction competition.

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Businesses, local groups, charities and non-profits can come together and collect nonperishable food items and then make a structure out of it.

“This is an event where businesses, local groups, charities and non-profits can come together and collect non-perishable food items and then make a structure out of it,” said the Olive Tree’s assistant executive director Jana Thompson. The non-profit’s first go at Canstruction took place in 2019 when a total of 10,000 lbs of food was brought in to support the Olive Tree Food Bank. “There isn’t a theme, per se, and at the end, the structures are voted on through Facebook,” said Thompson. “There is a trophy and a number of other prizes up for grabs for the winners of the event, but the real winner is the food bank as all of that food is being donated to the Olive

File Photo Tree food bank.” Thompson explained how generally, donations in the spring and summer go down quite a bit, and with this being a slower time of the year for them, every little bit helps. “That first year we did it was a lifesaver because we actually had food, and we were actually able to save some of it and give it away in our Christmas hampers as well. “This is a slow season, so having Canstruction is great for filling our shelves.” There were 16 participating businesses in the 2019 competition, but Thompson is hoping to see that number go up this year. “If there is a late entry, we would definitely still love to have them as every little bit helps,” she said. “We actually just got

a message on Facebook asking if a group of friends or family can participate, and we’re totally welcoming everyone.” The competition officially launched on April 15 and the deadline for entries is May 6. The collection of canned goods and the building process begins on May 9 and the competition closes on June 2 with formal judging taking place on June 3. Thompson explained participants can use their office/business front, or home to house their creations. The corporate entry

fee is $25 and is free for non-profit organizations. For Thompson and the rest of the team at The Olive Tree, hosting events like this gives a sense of normalcy after two-plus years of shutdowns and restrictions. “It’s exciting and a relief,” she said. “Between fundraising and helping the food bank out with donations, it’s a relief because it relieves a lot of the financial stress on us if we can actually bring in food donations.” For more information on Canstruction, visit Canstruction Lloydminster on Facebook.

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Vic Juba Community Theatre needs your help TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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The Vic Juba Community Theatre recently celebrated its 20th birthday, but due to the lack of operations and capital funding, the theatre is asking for a very specific birthday present. “In 20 years of operating there’s been no

major renovations done here, so it’s really almost come to a pinnacle turning point where we really need to get some things done capital wise, but we also need to start making money,” said Jen McConnell, general manager of the Vic. “We need to get these things back up and

operating with good equipment so that it’s reliable, and any little bit can help. “Whether it’s coming to a show, telling a friend, sharing our posts on social media, all of those things will help get us back to the green again.” The recent two-year pandemic hasn’t been good for the live-entertainment industry, and the team at the Vic is really feeling that pressure. McConnell also noted theatre staff are still getting questions about public health restrictions. “Unfortunately since we’ve reopened without restrictions, people are still unsure as to what restrictions we

America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin performs at the Vic Juba Community Theatre in 2018. File Photo have,” she said. “We follow the Saskatchewan Health Authority, so as soon as they change their restrictions, so did we.

“We haven’t had any restrictions in place since the middle of January.” With these restrictions being a thing of the

past, McConnell invites anyone and everyone to come out and check out a show and help get the theatre back to where it should be. “With the shutdowns over the last two years, operations funding has been very, very minimal. We’ve also had capital projects come up that are pretty critical to the theatre such as our amps, lighting, basically, the whole facility needs an upgrade,” she said, adding the fact it’s been tough to book acts since pandemic restrictions were lifted. “The industry itself is in turmoil and everyone’s scrambling to try and get things back on. We’re also still dealing with different restrictions throughout different provinces and the industry hasn’t rebounded yet,” she said. “Groups are also hesitant to book events right now because they don’t want to have to cancel them.” As a whole, the theatre primarily operates as a volunteer-based non-profit organizati o n, and Mc Co nne l l also noted if you can’t donate funds, please donate time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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to ensure long and prosperous future in Lloyd FROM PAGE 6

“I just can’t say enough thanks to the people that have supported us over the years. We have a pretty small but mighty team of roughly 50 people on our roster we can call on,” said McConnell, adding the theatre is always looking for new volunteers. “If we can get some new people in that are interested in supporting arts and culture in the community and in this kind of space, then that’s really going to help breathe life back into the theatre as well.” To help bring the Vic back into the green, the theatre launched what they’re calling the Donate $20 for 2022 campaign. “It’s a campaign we’re running on our website, vicjubatheatre.ca/donate, where people can log in and donate $20 to that campaign for the theatre, and that’s to keep our lights on,” she said. “Right now we don’t have enough operating funds in the bank to ensure this whole year

can happen unless we start seeing sold-out shows.” McConnell said another issue the theatre is facing is the reality there aren’t currently many artists touring, and the ones

have here in Lloydminster, and now more than ever is when we need that help and people to show support.” If the pandemic never happened, the theatre wouldn’t be in as much hot water and two years

of revenue wouldn’t have been lost. “If we don’t deal with these things soon we’re not going to have the facility that we have now.” Visit vicjubatheatre.ca for upcoming shows and

Canada’s Crash Test Dummies perform at the Vic in 2018. File Photo

that are, don’t sell out the Border City. “We had booked The Trews and they cancelled. We tried to reschedule and they couldn’t find us a date this year, nor even next year at this point,” said McConnell. “It’s important to experience what we

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FCSS to celebrate National Volunteer Week It’s officially National Volunteer Week and

the City of Lloydminster’s Family and Com-

munity Support Services (FCSS) department wants to recognize the many contributions local volunteers make with a gift and an appreciation breakfast. To help recognize those who dedicate their time and efforts to the community, FCSS Lloydminster encourages residents to nominate someone they know who volunteers. Whether the individual volunteers once a week or once a year, FCSS Lloydminster wants to know. Nominees will receive a Tim Hortons gift card and a personalized thank you card while quantities last. To nominate a community volunteer, visit Lloydminster.ca/volunteer.

“Lloydminster is teeming with skilled workers and professionals who eagerly await their next opportunity to support large and small community events or lend a helping hand to those requiring assistance,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “Many also spend multi-year terms on the board of directors for many of our community’s organizations and social groups they are passionate about. That kind of generosity is something our community should be proud of, as volunteerism is ingrained in the fabric of Lloydminster’s identity.” To commemorate the power of community volunteers, FCSS

File Photo Lloydminster is hosting a wrap-up volunteer appreciation pancake breakfast at the Legacy Centre (5101 46 Street) from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30. Seating is limited, and pre-registration for entry is required. Volunteers can request a free ticket through their organization or registered business in Lloydminster. Organizations are asked to email fcss@ lloydminster.ca or call 780-875-6184 Ext. 2919 to order tickets. “Each year, volunteers contribute thousands of hours to the workforce, and some organizations depend on volunteerism. Whether it’s raising funds for a local arts program or serving food and beverages

to those deserving of a hot, fresh meal, volunteers play an important and impactful role within the Lloydminster community and region,” said Patrick Lancaster, manager, social programs and services, City of Lloydminster. “If you know someone who spends even just a few minutes helping others, be sure to extend your gratitude throughout and well beyond National Volunteer Week.” Each year, the third or fourth week in April is set aside to recognize and thank volunteers across Canada for the time and energy they contribute to their respective communities. Learn more about National Volunteer Week.

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Join in the fun this volunteer week!

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t’s volunteer week, a time to celebrate and recognize Canada’s 24 million volunteers. This year’s National Volunteer Week theme

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Volunteering can help us develop empathy, to see the world through the eyes of others.

is Volunteering is Empathy in Action, affirming the connection between volunteerism and empathy. This human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals as well as stronger

communities. Empathy is a quality that can help people relate to others and build awareness around different experiences. It connects people in ideas and actions and helps create bonds forged in common goals and aspirations. Volunteering can help us develop empathy, to see the world through the eyes of others. It can connect people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, expanding our views. It can build our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society. From coast to coast to coast in formal and informal settings, volunteers create caring,

collaborative, and com-

passionate communities. During National Volunteer Week 2022, we celebrate the contributions of Canada’s millions of volunteers: their actions, their understanding, and their genuine concern for the world around them. Volunteering, putting empathy into action, can build communities where people feel

happier, healthier, and more welcome – cre-

ating a stronger, more connected Canada.

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Earth Day shock to the system EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Here in the Border City, and very often in the Meridian Source, we talk about community and the great sense of community we have here. There is absolutely no denying people in Lloyd love their community and do whatever they can to give back when needed. Last Friday evening, in honour of Earth Day, my girlfriend suggested we go out and pick up some garbage in the community to pretty the place up a bit. We grabbed a garbage bag each, two pairs of work gloves, and we were off. We thought we’d check out Bud Miller All Seasons Park first since we’ve seen trash blown up against the fence on the east side of the park along 59 Ave. The place was spotless! We then went to Wallacefield Park & Cooperators Field as it’s close to our condo ... again, clean! Then, it dawned on me. City parks have city staff that clean up the garbage left by visitors. After two stops and no trash to be seen, we found ourselves driving west on 12 Street just before the Highway 17 intersection. As I’m thinking to myself ‘this is crazy. We’re driving around looking for garbage to clean up and can’t find any. It’s Earth Day and we’re burning fuel driving around looking for garbage ...’ and then we found it. The intersection at 12 Street and Highway 17 was the motherload we had been looking for. We spent time on the southeast corner of the

File Photo intersection picking up anything and everything that wasn’t biodegradable, and the amazing thing is it only took us roughly 25 minutes to fill two garbage bags to the brim ... plus some random metal tank and PVC piping we found. Did Chelsey and I feel good about ourselves for spending our Friday night out in the cold picking up other people’s garbage? Sure we did. But what really stuck with me was the sheer amount of garbage we found on the southeast corner of that intersec-

tion, as well as some empty beer cans. If you’re approaching Lloyd from the south, it’s technically the last ‘stop’ on the highway before you get into town ... perhaps this is why people feel inclined to keep their vehicles clean by drilling trash out of their windows? I couldn’t believe the amount of plastic we found at that spot, specifically the amount of crushed up Tim’s Iced Capp cups we found! The really unfortunate thing about the southeast side of that intersection is, it’s a farmer’s field, and as

Chels and I were picking through the ample garbage I couldn’t help but wonder how the farmer feels about having all of this plastic and other junk scattered throughout a portion of his field. Growing up I was taught it’s wrong to litter, and after our Friday-night adventure south of 12 Street, I realized people aren’t very hesitant when it comes to letting Mother Nature clean up after them. Maybe it’s time for a reality check on that front. Who’s going to clean up your mess?

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: The kids are alright! STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

The kids are alright. I am talking about the Lloydminster U13 Female Blazers hockey team that won the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup and got to donate the $100,000 grand prize to Inclusion Lloydminster. Their winning project to create an accessible, barrier-free para ice hockey rink at the new Lloydminster Place event centre, went way beyond a simple bottle drive. If these kids are an example of the future generation, then we are in good hands. I had the chance to interview a couple of the players

and I nearly choked up listening to their thoughtful eloquent responses. The comments were all about helping to build an inclusive community along with the community sup p o rt th ey received. There was little mention of what they did. It was all about helping others. It was so refreshing to know these kids are growing up with good values and can be role models for other youngsters as well. We certainly need these good news stories and deeds in a troubled world. It w o uldn ’ t b e so tro ubled if more of us were like these young girls. It was obvious these kids are also benefiting from the support of some special adults

including the parents, coaches and managers. Other young people in the community have also helped to make a difference with their leadership on a myriad of causes and fundraisers that seem to happen almost weekly in Lloydminster. The Blazers noted they couldn’t have won the cup without the support of everyone in the community, including all of the residents who voted for them. Seeing the presentation on Hockey Night in Canada on Easter Saturday put everyone over the moon. They were on the broadcast again this past weekend, too! There must be something in the water here generating all this generosity that seems

unique to Lloydminster. I lived in a lot of places in four provinces and hands down, Lloydminster is the

most giving place led by people of all ages. Maybe the city needs a new slogan proclaiming it to be the world’s

mo st ge ne ro u s p l ac e to live. That would improve our reputation as one of the coldest places in Canada.

Mother’s Day

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.

Playschool Preregistration Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has opened up their registration for the fall 2022-2023 classes. They offer one day a week for three-yearolds and one or two days a week for four and five-year-olds. They have also qualified for

the Affordability Grant! For more information please call Mrs. Pat 780-872-9523. 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

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play starts at 7 p.m. The Moose also hosts crib tournaments every second Sunday of the month. Start time is 10 a.m. The cost to play is $10 and lunch is $12. Quit Smoking! SHA is hosting a quitting smoking support group every Monday

from 5:15-6:30 p.m. from April 11 to May 24. The group meets at the PNHC, Suite 115, 4910-50 St. There is no cost to participate. To register call 306-8206243, and call soon to secure a spot! Crib Doubles Tourney The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on April 28 . Bring y ou r partner out for some friendly competition around the card tables. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost to play is $10/person. Lunch is available for $12/person. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy Office at 780-875-4584 for more info. Pancake Breakfast Integra Engineering Ltd. is hosting a pancake breakfast on May 25 with proceeds supporting the MS Walk. The breakfast is being held at Integra, 1520 50th Ave., from 7-10 a.m. and $5 gets you

pancakes, sausage and juice or coffee! Any donation over $20 will get a receipt for tax purposes. Lobsterfest 2022! After a two-year pause, the Rotary Club of Lloydminster is thrilled to bring you the 42nd Annual Lobsterfest on May 7! Steak and lobster dinner with dance to follow featuring entertainment by award-winning music entertainer from southern Alberta, Trevor Panczak! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is from 6 - 8 p.m. Entertainment and dance to follow. Dig out your lobster picks, crackers and friends and come join us for a fun celebration of spring and being together. Tickets are $100 each and are available from Anita @ VIVID Hair Salon at 2602 50th Ave. Lloydminster. Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Direct from Austra-

lia, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, is back by popular demand this Summer for their first Canadian national tour in four years! The show is set to again immerse fans in the spectacle, grandeur and extravagance of Queen and Freddie Mercury, but with incredible new star Dominic Warren on board, things are looking bigger and better than ever! The show is taking place at the Vic Juba Community on June 5 for a 7 p.m. show. Adult early bird tickets (good until May 6) are $53.20, Adult tickets as of May 7 are $63.20. Students 12 and under get in for $34.20, and groups of six or more are $58.20 each. Hillmond Hall Turkey Supper The Hillmond Hall is pleased to annouce they have selected a date for their annual Turkey Supper. The supper will be held on Oct. 2. Details to follow closer to the event.

Reading, riding, relaxing Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Bud Miller All Seasons Park was packed this past weekend as the Border City was graced w i t h s o m e wa r m e r weather. Cash, left, and his mom, Merc e d e s, w e r e f o u n d having a little tailgate with a good book while the rest of the family was out riding the trails on their bikes.

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Hunters game for Sunday draw

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.................................. Hunters are setting their sights on big game day this Sunday. Saskatchewan’s big ga me draw o p e n s on May 1 with hunters having until May 25 to submit their online applications.

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The demand for hunting tags speaks to the interest in Saskatchewan’s diverse hunting opportunities. I wish all applicants good luck in this year’s draw.

Hunters are encouraged to apply early and to use the online residency verification tool to avoid complications. The draw is used to allocate a limited number of hunting licences to Saskatchewan residents in a transparent and equitable manner. This year’s draw includes licences for elk, moose, pronghorn, either-sex mule deer and antlerless mule deer. “The opening of the Big Game Draw is always a highly anticipated date for hunters in our province,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “The demand for hunting tags speaks to the interest in Saskatchewan’s diverse hunting opportunities. I wish all applicants good luck in

this year’s draw.” The draw is administered through the Saskatchewan Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system. Hunters can submit, review and update their applications, check pool status history and purchase a draw licence through their HAL accounts. Hunters should review the 2022 big game draw supplement for information on quotas for draw species or changes prior to submitting their draw application. The supplement can be found at saskatchewan.ca/hunting. Draw results will be available through HAL accounts in June, with the exception of pronghorn, which will be available in mid-July. Although draw applicants are sent a notification of their results, hunters are responsible for looking up their results through their HAL account. Successful applicants will be able to purchase licences through their HAL accounts beginning Aug. 1. For information on your HAL account or assistance with completing a draw application, please visit saskatchewanhal.ca or call 1-888-773-8450. If you have questions a b o u t y o u r p o o l s t atus or hunting in Saskatchewan, contact the Ministry of Environment’s Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224 or centre.inquiry@gov. sk.ca.

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ster is the name and dog care is the game. What started as a part-time “We offer a more in-home gig for Jaydin Burton four dog care experience versus years ago has snowballed into your dog being stuck in a something much bigger than kennel all day,” said Burton. she ever expected. “We can go to your house The Mutt Hutt Lloydmin- or your dog can come to my house, and then it’s just more comfortable for them. I get a lot of clients who have literally never left their dog before because they’re nervous about leaving them somewhere, so people are more at ease with the way we have it set up.” Burton turned the Mutt Hutt into a fulltime job roughly four months ago when she left her job in the oil Baxter: 1 year old Cav field to pursue this alier King Charles Spa niel & Stetson: 1 year old opportunity full-time. Russian Blue X Siberia n “At first it was terEDITOR

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rifying, but now that I’ve done it, I wish I did it sooner because I’ve gotten so much support for the business in our community. It’s mindblowing.” Burton originally got into dog care through her dog training courses when clients would tell her they weren’t sure where to leave their animals while away. “I started with one, and that turned into five, which turned into 10, and now I have a huge client list because I have lots of exposure in the community for different dog-related things,” she said. “Now we’re on a roll and I’m always trying to get new things for the dogs.” On the training side of things, Burton teaches positive reinforcement training. “We do from puppy all the way up to advanced,” she said.

The Mutt Hutt also offers dog-walking services, which Burton explained can be tailored to each client. “Some people don’t want their dogs walked with other dogs, and that’s fine,” she said. “If you’re working a 12-hour shift, we can come over and let your dog out, play with them in the yard, take them for a walk; whatever that person is comfortable with. I’d like to do more of that.” With the almost overnight success and growth of The Mutt Hutt, Burton wanted to take the opportunity to thank the community and the clients who have been supporting her through this journey. “I moved into this place f ou r month s ago and I’m already looking at an acreage,” she said. “Thank you to everyone for

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Signs alert motorists to Treaty lines MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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It’s a sign of the times of reconciliation. The Government of Saskatchewan and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner are coordinating official Treaty boundary signage in the province. The first signs, marking the boundary between Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territory, will be located along Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon in the Bladworth/ Davidson area.

“We are proud to be the first province in Canada to officially mark treaty boundaries along major highways, working in partnership with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner to recognize the treaties,” Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris said. “The boundary signage is an additional resource to support Treaty education and reconciliation in our

province.” The signs use the wording of the original Treaties to indicate they will remain valid “as long as the sun shines, grass grows and rivers flow.” The design also features a welcome in the respective Indigenous languages of each Treaty area. This aligns with the province’s efforts to recognize, acknowledge and revitalize Indigenous languages. “It is so important to

see this project underway, we are starting with one sign, but hope to see this for all our Treaty boundaries,” said Treaty

Commissioner, Mary Culbertson. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is coordinating the pro-

duction and installation of the signs, with a public unveiling and ceremony planned for later in 2022.

Cenovus donates $3.7M to conservation GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Cenovus Energy Inc. has made a $3.7 million donation to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) as part of the company’s updated social investment strategy. The NCC donation is the first under Cenovus’s revised social investment strategy, launched a week ago before the release of its first-quarter

results on Wednesday. C e n o v us is fo c using it s social investments on four focus areas: Indigenous reconciliation, protected planet, future-ready youth and resilient communities. The donation to NCC is structured to trigger charitable donation matching programs in Canada and the U.S., including a grant under the U.S. North Amer-

ican Wetlands Conservation Act, increasing the amount available for NCC to $12 million USD. NCC is Canada’s leading private land conservation organization The donation will help conserve natural areas across Western Canada, such as grasslands, wetlands, lakes and forests that are critical to a variety of plants and ani-

mals, including many at-risk species and migratory birds. Previous donations from Cenovus have supported some of NCC’s land conservation and educational initiatives. Since its founding in 1962, NCC has helped protect 15 million hectares of ecological areas across Canada. Slowing further conversion of Canadian grasslands and wetlands into croplands is a strategic

priority for NCC. News of the donation was broadcast the day before Earth Day on April 22. Tom Lynch-Staunton, regional vice-president, Nature Conservancy of Canada, says the donation will help his organization to conserve wetland ecosystems, including those within prairie grasslands. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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Charges laid after firearm trafficking investigation MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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In March, North Battleford RCMP received a report of a theft of firearms from a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation. North Battleford RCMP officers began an investigation with the assistance of the North Battleford Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS) and the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST). The investigation determined the adult male who made the report to police provided false information. As a r e su lt of continued investigation, on April 14, Dustin Clark, 36, of Westerose, AB was arrested and charged with: - 1 count, transfer a firearm knowing that he was not authorized to do so, Section 99, Crim-

File Photo inal Code - 1 count, transfer a restricted weapon knowing that he was not authorized to do so, Section 99, Criminal Code - 1 count, being the holder of an authorization under which he was entitled to possess a restricted weapon, did have it in his possession at a place other than the place where he was entitled to possess it as indicated in the authorization, Section 93, Criminal Code - 1 count, knowingly make a false report con-

cerning the theft of a restricted weapon, Section 107(1), Criminal Code. Clark will appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on May 16. The investigation continues. Anyone with information about illegal firearms in their community can call their local RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestopers.com.

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Fashion or faux pas? PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Do you follow styles or keep up with the latest trends in fashion? I think most of us want to present a polished or at least presentable figure to the general public. Even if you’re the sort of person my dad used to refer to when he’d say, “That guy could put on a three-piece suit and still look like he just climbed out of the tractor after a hard day’s work.” I know I make an effort to look my best when I head out the door (as opposed to the rest of the time when I look like absolute junk). My mother always stressed that we kids put on our “work clothes” after school, and that habit stuck with me through life. Sadly, the work clothes I wear these

days aren’t fit for rags. Fashions for both men and women are cyclical, meaning a style will fade away and come back every 50 years or so. Take jeans, for example. In the 60s, during that tumultuous era of flower power and selfexpression, bell-bottom jeans were all the rage. They disappeared for many years, but now they’re back—with a twist. Wide-leg jeans have returned to us riddled with holes. I know this rant will date me, but jeans these days look as though they’ve been through the wringer. The more frayed, hacked up, and ratty that jeans become, the more popular and expensive they are. Sometimes there are more holes than material. Naturally, there are plenty of styles without tears; this just happens to be a pet peeve.

I’m personally fond of jeans made of stretchy fabrics and snazzy colours, without gaping rends at the knees. When I was a teenager, around the time of the first printing press (not really, but it sounds impressive), blue jeans had no stretch and were worn tight, sort of like a second skin. Before going out for the evening, I’d often lie on the living room floor and get my brother to do up the zipper with a pair of plyers. Now that’s tight! Sometimes, dad would shake his head and remark that it’d be a wonder if my internal organs withstood the strain. Other times, he’d loudly cast doubts on my future ability to bear children. Yet, with a giggle and a wave, I’d flit away to visit with friends. Actually, it wasn’t so much of a flit as it was

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File Photo a stiff-legged hop, but I left nonetheless. Then, the subsequent visit would be accomplished entirely upright, without sitting down all night. This made driving my car a feat of endurance. Wearing jeans that tight led to other problems too. Splitting the seam out of your pants was not an unusual occur-

rence and quite awful for a girl functionally incapable of sewing. I once had the hem tear out of a flouncy dress and fixed it temporarily with safety pins. Thankfully, my friend Susan took pity on me and offered to help. She could sew. Afterward, she dropped a heavy bag of clattering metal into my hand and said dryly,

“There are 32 of the damned things. Count ‘em.” Forty years later, Susan still laughingly holds this tale of ineptitude over my head. But I digress. Suffice it to say it’s fun to find your own personal style, holes or not. And, contrary to popular belief, some of us get by pretty well with pins. So there.

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A community reflects the spirit of its people

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WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) celebrated their first 100 years of success in 2005. This organization officially began in 1905 as the Saskatchewan Local Improvement Districts Association to ensure their citizen’s

voices would collectively be heard by the government. Once Saskatchewan became recognized as a province in 1905, all munic ip al affairs were placed under the authority of the Department of Public Works, located in Regina. Throughout history, the development of Saskatchewan, which includes our district, is a direct result of pioneers and Indigenous

folks who led the way on wagon trails over the virgin prairie land. As the agriculture industry developed, the rural municipalities embraced the many challenges faced in the name of progress. They helped to develop the land’s many natural resources as new industries were formed out of necessity. It all began as early as 1875 with the passing of an Act by the

North West Territories council to establish municipalities with the power to charge and collect taxes. Some of the RMs were restructured, names were changed and populations changed through the years. Each helped to create opportunities for economic growth. In 1906 each serving councillor had to be a British subject, a resident for at least one year and own a minimum of one-quarter of land. Councillors were paid $2 per day and 10 cents per mile to attend at least six meetings per year. Voters had to ensure their taxes were paid at least 15 days before casting their vote. An annual convention was held with delegates representing their district’s interests. Resolutions were discussed and carried out after much debate.

Council was responsible for, “Raising revenue up to $3,000 per township; temporary debt; prevention of cruelty; public health; trees; census; expropriating land; public wells; water supply and fire prevention; nuisances; driving on bridges; restraining dogs; rebate on taxation; destruction of weeds; herd, fence and pounds; prevention of pollution of water and gravel pits.” The only ones exempt from paying taxes were churches, schools and cemeteries. Incidentally, in 1906, the average number of days schools were open in the rural districts was 164, compared to 202 for town or village schools. Municipalities were directly affected by local and national issues. From the onset of the First World War, support was needed not only for those serv-

ing overseas but also for those left behind to maintain the muchneeded production of the land. A temporary federal income tax began in 1917 to offset the astonishing costs of this war. From the days of pioneers arriving and plowing the land, many mistakes were made and challenges were met. These early Saskatchewan farmers were very determined and steadily grew the province into a great agriculture-producing industry. They bravely faced many new experiences before telephones, electricity, hospitals, roads and markets were even imagined. These family-owned farms were a product of folks who came from many parts of the world to settle here and work their own land; a true reflection of the spirit of its people.

Protecting victims of human trafficking MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Protection from Human Trafficking Act came into force on April 20 to provide further safeguards for victims and survivors of human trafficking. “Human trafficking is on the rise and continues to be underreported in most jurisdictions,” said Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant. “This legislation is intended to improve CENOVUS FROM PAGE 15

“Conserving wetlands, like those found at The Yarrow Creek Ranch of southwestern Alberta, is an essential step in permanently protecting biodiversity, maintaining clean water and buffering the effects of climate change,” he said.

safety for survivors, while holding traffickers accountable for this horrific crime.” The Act streamlines the process for victims to seek a protection order. It also adds new provisions for protection orders, including a provision that prohibits traffickers from contacting their victims in any way, directly or indirectly. Victims can apply for a protection order on their own or be assisted

by a shelter employee, a medical professional or another prescribed individual as defined in the Act. Significant penalties are built into the legislation to discourage violations of these protection orders, including fines, driver’s license suspensions and jail time.

Cenovus employees also play a role in the company’s social investment strategy through its Cenovus Cares giving and volunteering program. “Contributing to society is about more than just the money we provide,” said Rhona DelFrari, Cenovus chief

sustainability officer and senior vice-president, stakeholder engagement. “It’s about providing our expertise where possible, engaging our staff as volunteers and seeking to have a meaningful impact in the communities where we operate.”

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New tool helps prioritize community health

DR. ASAD KASHANI SPECIAL TO THE SOURCE

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Over the past two years, there have been a lot of important discussions surrounding vaccines and how they

work to keep you, your loved ones and the community safe from vaccine-preventable illnesses, (and we’re not just talking about COVID-19). Despite this increase in discussion, new research has revealed many older persons missed one or more of their normal adult immunizations during the epidemic or aren’t sure which ones they require.

Vaccines are the best way to protect oneself from contracting certain vaccine-preventable illnesses and can also help prevent against serious complications from illness, which is why we need to continue prioritizing them, particularly as we age. Two lesser-known vaccines, the Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccines, should be on everyone’s radar as they get older.

Only 28 per cent adults over the age of 55 have received the shingles vaccine and only 38 per cent have received the pneumococcal vaccine (available to Albertans and Saskatchewanians 65 years of age and older free of charge). As an injection-certified pharmacist, administering vaccines is an important part of my role as a frontline healthcare worker, which is why I find these vaccination rates so concerning. Many Canadians are surprised to learn that pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death and hospitalizations in older adults, and for adults living with chronic conditions. About 10 to 18 per cent of people who get shingles develop severe pain in areas where the shingles occurred that can extend for weeks or even months. In some cases, it can be permanent. Vaccines play such a vital role in keeping us healthy, so I’ve put together some information to help you put your health first. Try the vaccine

File Photo assessment tool A new online evaluation tool from Shoppers Drug Mart might help you figure out which immunizations you might need. The CANImmunize evaluation tool will tell you which vaccinations you should discuss with your healthcare professional once you complete a few easy questions. Visit https:// shoppersdrugmartvaccinescreening.canimmunize.ca/ to access the tool. Understand the facts and get vaccinated: Unfortunately, there is still a lot of misinformation when it comes to vaccines. A common myth I hear is that once you’ve received your COVID-19 vaccine, you don’t need other vaccines. Even if you have received the COVID19 vaccine, you are still at risk for flu, shingles, pneumococcal and more. If you have any

questions about vaccines, ensure you speak with a qualified healthcare professional, like a pharmacist or doctor. Catch up Vaccinations help you build immunity against illnesses, which protects you from getting sick and can help prevent serious complications. Some vaccines protect you for several years and some protect you for the rest of your life. I encourage you to get caught up on your vaccines and to encourage your family and friends to do the same. Together, we can keep each other safe. Speak with your local pharmacist for further information about a specific vaccination or vaccine services. Dr. Asad Kashani is the pharmacist and owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart in Lloydminster. Visit ShoppersDrugMart.ca to find a store near you.

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Do one good deed a day MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

In a couple of months, I will have been working full-time for 50 years. If it hadn’t been for my mother, I probably would have quit without completing Grade 12, but not wanting to disappoint her, I stuck it out. After finishing school in the late 1930s, she moved to Saskatoon to take further education, cleaning houses to make ends meet, often pedal biking between commitments to save bus fare. When war broke out mom enlisted in the newly minted Royal Canadian Air Force and was stationed in Ontario. Quite an adventure for a young woman fresh off the farm. As for me, I certainly

didn’t want to spend any more time in a classroom and was fortunate to be offered a chance right out of school to work for a chartered accountant, taking formal training through correspondence. This meant studying independently and mailing in weekly assignments. The downside was you didn’t know you had made a mistake until getting your marks back several weeks later, which by this time, you probably repeated the same error several times over. Quite a contrast from today’s immediate feedback available online. So, I switched over to working for a bank; a career much more suited to my personality and desire to help people. From there I entered health services admin-

istration, went on to management consulting, and finally real estate. As t he ad ag e g oe s: “Time flies when you are having fun!” Well, truth be known, it hasn’t all been fun. There were periods where I felt quite low, with matters appearing to be spinning out of my control. But as all older adults know, if you learn from your mistakes, you will have the opportunity to make more mistakes! Each step in my zig, zagging career path has led me to where I am today. Each job experience gave me the skills to launch the next chapter. Most of all, along the way I got to meet some incredible people. They weren’t celebrities, but all had an impact on my life. A nurse educator in Moose Jaw challenged

me to accomplish at least one objective every day, whether it be work or personal. It could be walking a half-mile or reaching out to someone new in the organization; anyt hing t hat y ou cou ld reflect on at the end of

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Lamont youth to dance with Canada GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Youngsters from the Alison Lamont School of Dance in Lloydminster have gone footloose to help celebrate International Dance Day on April 29. A group of dancers

aged six to eight was scheduled to perform a videotaped jazz routine at the p ark W e dn e sday evening in preparation for the special day, while geese show off their goose steps. Lamont’s choreographed dance will be

posted on social media on April 29 along with similar dances by hundreds of Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association (CDTA) studios across Canada. “It will bring awareness to international dance day and the CDTA becoming truly national,” said Kirstin Strang, an instructor at the school. Strang is also vice president and tap/acrobatic dance coordinator for the CDTA for the Alberta branch. “We wanted to find a way to bring dance top of mind to people throughout the county as recognition for continuing to provide a stable, safe environment to our students, and highlighting what an amazing dance community we have within Canada,” said Strang.

She says the CDTA is encouraging studios to step outside, weather permitting, and film in places that showcase their province on International Dance Day. The ball got rolling when Strang got together with two other choreographers in Canada to create a choreographed jazz dance for all CDTA studios to emulate. Strang says it’s primarily a jazz dance, but they choreographed it so it could be tailored to different styles of dance. “Every studio is now responsible for sharing it with their teachers so when it comes to April 29 they are ready to film it and throw it up on social media, “explained Strang. Follow the hashtag #CDTAdancesacross-

Supplied Photo Canada to view the videos on the day of the event. Strang says the choreographed dance can be moulded to whichever style studios want it to be, noting not all studios are dedicated to jazz. “So we really encourage teachers to use the choreo, but play with it a bit. Through a little piece at the end, we want them to do improv, so kind of put their own moves in,” explained Strang. “It’s the same choreo,

but it’s going to look a little different if it’s set on tap dancers, ballet dancers or hip-hop dancers.” Dancers will be wearing red and black to celebrate both Canada and the joy of dancing. Strang says the benefits of dance include physical and mental health; stress relief; teamwork; time management; goal setting; confidence-building; and freedom of expression through movement. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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One good deed continued ... FROM PAGE 21

There was the veteran municipal leader who taught me to approach people in positions of authority with deference, even if the person in it didn’t seem to deserve it at the time. I watched him gently persuade Cabinet Ministers to reconsider their viewpoints, often offering them advice

their handlers were reluctant to provide as it wouldn’t necessarily be the “party” line. He believed “telling people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear” was the highest form of respect. A human resource director who worked hard at creating an i n c l u s i v e w o r k e n v ironment long before it

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She thinks the overall top benefit is a sense of community—giving kids that sense of belonging, feeling of being part of a group and feeling understood. “It’s just the best part in my opinion,” said Strang. She noted her students had to get the video done this week due to a busy dance calendar. Lamont dancers took part in the Heartbeat Dance Festival at Vic Juba Community Theatre this past weekend

became a popular societal goal. Persons with disabling conditions blossomed under her policies, going on to become some of the best employees the organization had ever seen. The elderly couple, just getting by on their pensions and meagre savings, who cheerfully volunteered one afternoon a week at our

with the Infusion Dance Festival at the Vic Juba from April 29 to May 1. “We decided this year, we would just do two local competitions,” said Strang. “Family can come and watch and cheer the kids on this year as opposed to being in Edmonton or Sherwood Park where we’ve gone in years past.” Lamont dancers are also prepping for Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams on May 7-8 and the seasonending recital at the Vic on May 14.

home care office, wrapping dressing supplies for sterilization followed by coffee with our staff. They may not have been able to make a financial contribution to our foundation, but their charity and enthusiasm made them very special in our eyes.

It is indeed better to give than receive; striving to accomplish one good deed each day no matter your circumstances. The world will be a better place and trust me you will feel in a be t te r p l a c e i n th e world.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation. Comments on this article are welcome either by emailing vernmcclelland@remax.net or calling 306-821-0611.

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Feast on the Farm returns at Lakeland College MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Lakeland College is pleased to announce the return of Feast on the Farm in August. “Feast on the Farm is one of our most enjoyable events,” said Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “I’m so glad we are able to welcome guests to join us in celebrating and supporting student success.” Tickets for the event went on sale on April 20.

After a two-year hiatus, Feast on the Farm will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Research Centre, located on the Vermilion campus. The event will be held outdoors in a large tent and is hosted by Greg Shannon, CFCW radio host and Lakeland Class of 1987 alumnus. This will be the fifth time Lakeland has hosted the event, which features a grassroots dining experience, musical performance

and more. It’s an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, alumni and friends of the college while raising funds for Lakeland’s distinct educational model. Funds raised at the event support Lakeland’s experiential learning model, providing educational experiences that go beyond the classroom. “We pride ourselves on offering our students real-world, work-integrated experiences where they can

File Photo learn, lead and collaborate,” said Wainwright-Stewart. “By supporting Feast on the Farm, our guests are providing funds that go directly towards creating powerful learning opportunities for our students.” Feast on the Farm 2022 will feature a musical performance from Drew Gregory. A high-energy artist, Gregory has performed

at the Big Valley Jamboree, Country Thunder Alberta, Country Thunder Arizona, Dauphin Country Festival and numerous other festivals. He has opened for Deric Ruttan, Emerson Drive, Doc Walker, the Road Hammers and more. Thanks to the generosity of attendees and sponsors, Feast on the Farm dollars have aided

several student-led projects throughout Lakeland, including the Human Services Club’s playscape construction, a new grain shack for the Student-Managed Farm, a redesign of the interior design technology program’s cutting room, among many others. Tickets for Feast on the Farm are $150. To purchase, phone 780853-8401 or visit lakelandcollege.ca/feast.

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Saskatchewan is leading the nation in year-over-year retail trade growth. Between February 2021 and February 2022, the value of retail trade in Saskatchewan increased by 13 per cent (seasonally adjusted), highest among all provinces. “Saskatchewan continues to lead the country in key economic growth indicators,” said Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison. “Our government is increasing trade and export opportunities for Saskatchewan businesses, attracting record investment and 3” wide

supporting one of Canada’s most competitive business environments to ensure this growth continues.” From January 2022 to February 2022, the value of retail trade in Saskatchewan increased by 2.4 per cent (seasonally adjusted), third highest among all provinces. In February 2022, the total value of retail trade in Saskatchewan was over $2 billion. Saskatchewan is also leading the nation in several other key economic indicators. version

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FOR SALE WHITE SPRUCE TREES. 5’ average $50. Installation ONLY $19. Includes: hole augered. Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 20. One-time fuel charge: $125175. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF DON JARRETT 1936-2021

Dad, I miss your words of wisdom, guidance, help, and our fishing trips. I miss you today, tomorrow always and forever Love your daughter, Christina

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