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VOLUME 1 I ISSUE 40

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Almond gets “A” for Arbos

TAYLOR WEAVER

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Every little boy or girl has some idea of what they want to be when they grow up, but for Jason Almond, the dream of becoming an educator began when he was in the sixth grade. Almond, who is currently in his 27th year of teaching and is the vice principal at Holy Rosary High School (HRHS), was awarded the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation’s (STF) Arbos Award. The Arbos Award is the highest honour a teacher in Saskatchewan can receive and only three are given out per year, each in a category of its own. Almond was awarded the Arbos for Contributions to Education and the Teaching Profession. “When I was in Grade 6 I thought I was going to be an NHL hockey player and never thought of anything else, but at that time myself and another student got a chance to be the intramural leaders for a couple of sports that year,” said

Almond. “I love sports and thought ‘hey maybe I’d like to be a phys-ed teacher.’ “At that time, I didn’t even know what university was. I just knew in my mind I really wanted to be a phys-ed teacher, and all the way through I thought teaching was going to be it.” The Arbos for Contributions to Education and the Teaching Profession honours teachers who have made outstanding contributions to education and the teaching profession that are broad and significant in their scope and impact. The recipient of this award is selected from nominations submitted by local associations, special subject councils, teachers, trustees, directors of education, teacher educators or officials in educational organizations. A selection committee of teachers forwards the name of one of the nominees to the STF executive as the recommended recipient for this award. “The day I was called into Vince’s (Orieux)

office back in October there were a lot of people from the board office in the room including Nigel McCarthy, and I was thinking either I’m getting fired or there’s something good happening,” he said with a laugh. “They had announced to me they would like to submit my name for the award this year, and I was touched and flattered. It feels amazing and I’m honoured.” Born and raised in the Border City, the

father of two adult sons will also celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary with his wife Gina in August, a woman he described as the rock that keeps the family ticking. Almond began his teaching career at HRHS and taught from 1992-2004 before taking a shared vice principal position at St. Mary’s Elementary School, an experience he explained taught him a lot about the role of an administrator. “I really valued the expe-

rience of working with the younger kids after teaching high school,” he said. In 2008 there was an opportunity for Almond to transfer back to HRHS for an administrative role alongside now-principal Vince Orieux. “Vince and I were both VPs and we did about 20 per cent teaching and 80 per cent admin in the beginning and by about 2014 we moved to 100 per cent admin,” he said. Almond described the best part of his day as being when he’s working with the kids as well as all admin, teachers and staff within the Lloydminster Catholic School Division. “Seeing the success of kids after we hound them a little bit about getting all of their work done … when they get it done, that good feeling you can see on their faces makes my day.” Lloydminster Catholic School Division director of education Nigel McCarthy described Almond as a real touchstone for fellow teachers

as he sets an example of how teachers need to care about the future of students while also helping educators early in their careers. “It’s the relationships with those who choose to become teachers that really spread an influence out to thousands of students rather than just being a teacher that impacts a single classroom,” said McCarthy. “He’s the kind of guy that impacts a community and that’s the crux of why he’s being honoured in this way, with what is a really prestigious award.” McCarthy also explained how whether it’s in or out of the classroom, Almond is always there to provide support when needed. “Jason’s door is always open and students seek him out for advice and understanding,” he said. “He has a quiet about him which attracts students to come and talk, but he’s also so active in the school with sport, academics, and even the arts, you see him everywhere.”

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Rotary serving 90th dinner party GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. The 90th-anniversary celebration of the Rotary Club of Lloydminster will be a lowkey affair with district governor Ingrid Neitsch as a head table guest. Rotarians will simply mark the milestone with a dinner at the Prairie Room in the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds on April 8 without much hoopla. “We’re going to run it like an ordinary meeting,” said Wayde Blythe, Rotary’s history chairman. “The district governor will speak, I’ll speak a bit on some of the history—there is no big entertainment or anything, just a regular meeting.” Rotary president, Tyler Morrissette says the main purpose of the evening is for members to socialize and network and catch up on club history. “We’re going to have a short program. Everyone’s going to do their speech, but we just want the opportunity to let our hair down and visit and take a look at what Wayde’s put out there for historical stuff,” he said. The longest-serving member is Pat Holt who has been a Rotarian for more than 66 years. Back in the day, Rotary was an exclusive men’s club but that changed in 1987 when women were invited to join. The club currently

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New Rotary Club of Lloydminster members Tammy Lynn Adamson and Kathy Jeffrey are flanked by members Wayde Blythe and Gordon Stefanuk during a swearing-in ceremony at Monday’s meeting. Rotary is celebrating their 90th anniversary in the Border City with a dinner on April 8.

has 52 members including businesswomen Kathy Jeffrey and Tammy Lynn Adamson who were inducted on Monday—putting the club into a bit of a growth mode. “It’s looking that way, it’s gaining a bit of momentum,” said Morrissette. “There are a few others that are already coming up through the ranks through the proposition process.” The club is also helping to launch a new Rotary club in Bonnyville and is nearing the 20 members needed for charter status. “We’re thinking of going up with all our banners and stuff and hosting a meeting and showing them what a real meeting is,” said Morrissette. The membership drive in Bonnyville is being spearheaded by Jason Whiting with support from the district.

“It’s something we need to do. A lot of clubs are struggling with their membership; we’re growing a little bit—why not get a club up and going,” said Morrissette. Blythe has been a Rotarian for the past 31 years and is not surprised the Lloydminster chapter has endured over the decades. He says it’s been a really good club for giving back to the community and getting involved. “We have a lot of service clubs in town, but Rotary’s been one really that appeals to the business people,” said Blythe. Originally, he says to join the Rotary club you had to be a business owner or a manager and only one occupation could be represented. “So if you were an insurance broker, only one insurance could be in the club,” he said.

Morrissette says a lot of people initially join Rotary for the networking, but that changes all within their first year. He says then they want to start doing things in the community or doing things to help internationally. “It becomes part of the bigger picture,” he said. The club motto is “Service before Self.” Since 2010, the local club has provided support to local, international and students programs with more than $602,000 including matching funds. The club’s two biggest fundraisers of the year are the Dream Vacation Lottery and Lobsterfest coming up on May 4 with tickets available for $80 per person. “It’s very important for the community to come out and get involved and buy the tickets and have a night out,” said Blythe.

Six candidates on the ballot GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. There are six candidates on the ballot in the Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright riding with Alberta voters going to the polls on April 16. The final list includes

Freedom Conservative Party candidate Jim McKinnon from Wainw ri g h t w h o re p l ac e d Matthew Powell late last week. Another late entry is Robert McFadzean, a former instructor at Lakeland College, who is run-

ning as an independent. The other candidates are Ryan Clarke, New Democratic Party; Garth Rowswell, United Conservative Party; Craig Peterson, Alberta Party and Kelly Zeleny, Alberta Advantage Party.

All of the candidates were invited to the all-candidates forum hosted by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds on Wednesday evening from 6:308:30 p.m.

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African Children’s Choir to leave audience in awe TAYLOR WEAVER

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The African Children’s Choir will be lighting up the room at First Baptist Church on

April 12 with a 7 p.m. show time. The children’s choir came to fruition roughly 35 years ago when Canadian

humanitarian Ray Barnett travelled to Africa and was shocked with the poverty, starvation, disease and violence he saw.

Supplied Photo This experience inspired Barnett, and he thought a great way to engage people was to have them meet and hear the children sing their messages of hope. “The African Children’s Choir’s mission statement is to help Africa’s most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow,” said the choir’s tour leader Janelle Hoekstra. “So what they do is use music to raise awareness of the beauty and potential of Africa’s children while also raising funds to support their education.” Hoekstra described the show as being full of excitement and joy for both the audience and the performers. The choir is com-

prised of 17 children who are all from Uganda aged eight to 10 years old. “They sing a mix of traditional African songs along with songs you might recognize that have a little African twist on them,” she said. “There’s lots of drumming and dancing and people usually can’t help leave having been moved and with a smile on their face.” Hoekstra explained the entire experience is eye opening for these young kids because of what they see and experience while on tour. Once they return home from the tour their education is completely supported all the way through

university, college, or trade school, all funded with donations raised through the tour. “What they encounter while on tour is inspiring because they get to see what’s out there, but they also get joy from bringing joy to others and spreading God’s love,” she said. “My favourite part of the show is just watching their faces as they perform. “They have such excitement. They light up any room, and for the performance aspect of the show, I really love the drumming.” There is no price of admission for the show as entry is by donation. There will be a free will offering mid show.

Indulge with #guiltfreepoutineyll TAYLOR WEAVER

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If you’ve ever needed a great excuse to treat yourself to a true Canadian culinary staple, there’s no time like the present. From April 11-18 the sky is the limit as local chefs test the boundaries to support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Lloydminster with Poutine Week, a fundraiser that’s both rewarding and delicious. Eight restaurants from across the Border City have decided to support the local organization and have come up with their own unique one-off poutines to be sold throughout the week.

Votes on the best poutine can be made throughout the week and voters can cast their ballot for the Poutine Choice Award by posting a photo of themselves enjoying some gooey goodness using #poutineweekyll on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. “It’s totally guilt free. You get to come out and enjoy these magnificent creations by local chefs and some of those profits help out Big Brothers Big Sisters locally for our child mentoring programs,” said BBBS Lloydminster fundraising coordinator Lisa Shendaruk. “I keep telling everyone this is our first

Moose Lodge helps out 4-H

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Jim Hohne, administrator of the Moose Lodge, presents Brigitte, Abigail Spurrell, Lisa Lisoway and Terry Waldorf, members of the Hidden Creek 4-H multi-group, a cheque for $1,500 raised through the lodge’s bingo nights.

annual because we’re definitely doing this every year,” she added with a laugh. The contestants include Maggie Mae’s, Border Town BBQ, Bo’Diddley’s, Umami Cuisine, Rusty’s Grille and Lounge, Cedar Kabob, Original Joe’s, and the Lloydminster Exhibition Grill. The restaurant that sells the most poutine throughout the week will also be crowned the

Gravy Bowl champion. Three dollars from the sale of each poutine will go directly to BBBS child mentoring programs. “We are extremely excited to be a part of a unique fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters in their Poutine Week campaign,” said Exhibition Grill chef Jim Armstrong. Voters can also use #guiltfreepoutineyll to share their poutine experience with the community.

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A little something for everyone at Showcase Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Left: Mikaela McAlister a designer with Red Bicycle Communications writes one of her favourite things about Lloydminster and surrounding area at Showcase 2019 this past weekend at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. Below: Olesia Latos pets a chocolate lab pup that will be trained by Trailrunners K9 Training Centre that set up a booth. See Page 9 for more photos.

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Annual Try-A-Trade in the works GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Safety will be top of mind for students attending this year’s bi-provincial Try-ATrade event at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. The 10th annual edition goes ahead on May 1 with up to 1,600 students from Lloydminster and area expected to learn about careers and safety in the trades. “We’re building on safety—we started bringing in safety at work, home and at play, and we’re just kind of expanding on safety in t h e wo rkp l a c e ,” s ai d lead organizer Dorothy Carson, executive director of the Lloydminster Construction Association. “Safety has become a main focus for employers as well knowing that their employees are going to be going home at the end of the day.” In addition to safety, the event will provide information from employers, educa-

tional institutions and associations regarding careers. There is nothing special planned to mark the 10th anniversary as Carson explains they are just building on what’s made the event a success over the years. “I would say it has been the support from the schools around the area,” said Carson. “I think they have the opportunity to show the kids different career opportunities— they can go to Edmonton and see Alberta Skills and this just presents them with a local option.” Carson says the Buffalo Trail School Division has Try-A-Trade built into their curriculum. “They send every one of their Grade 10 students,” said Carson. The core purpose of Try-A-Trade is to promote the trades to youth and the public about the trades being a career option. Try-A-Trade provides information on 51 designated trades in seven

industries that are attracting more interest from women as well. “More women are going into trades as career choices and better wages and stability,” said Carson. E xh ib it s and t rad e demos will be provided once again by Lakeland College, Portage College and NAIT, along with other regular partners such as the RM of Wilton and Guardian Plumbing and Heating. Carson noted NAIT might be bringing a new culinary exhibit or demo to the show this year. Other trades demos will be provided by the C o u n t y o f Ve rm i l i o n River, Atco Electric and the Electrical Contractors of Alberta among others. Try-A-Trade will also have a full menu of safety demos and exhibits to promote North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. Lakeland Regional Safety Committee will be hosting a NAOSH

barbecue on May 3 and fire extinguisher training with locations to be announced. Astec Safety and CanSafe will be doing fall protection demos at Try-A-Trade while the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) will focus on asbestos awareness. The SCSA is also bringing back its popular safety glasses demonstration.

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Krause tracks anti-oil money trail GEOFF LEE

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.................................. There has been a long-term foreign campaign against Alberta oil d evelopment and export pipelines. That’s a fact, not a theory in the mind of B.C. based independent researcher Vivian Krause, who presented her evidence at the Vic Juba Community Theatre last Thursday night. “The reasons that pipelines are paralyzed ... the reasons we’re having events like tonight about pipelines—this is not a coincidence,” said Krause. “This was not an accident; this was planned—the reason for all the controversy is a campaign—that’s what I’m going to talk about tonight.” The U.S. inspired campaign by NGOs outlined in a 2008 Internet document, “Tar Sands Campaign Strategy 2.1” is an Alberta election issue for United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney. Kenney says an elected UCP would budget $30 million to respond in real time to misinformation about Alberta oil and gas with a global media presence. Krause says she is convinced no pipeline will be built not even Enbridge’s replacement Line 3 until the campaign is exposed and ended. “That’s why I am grateful to Jason Kenney for taking this on,”

she said while distancing herself from politics. “I am here not because of the oil industry, nor because of the UCP, nor the Conservatives,” said Krause. “I am here in spite of them. Both the oil industry and the Conservatives ignored this for many years and didn’t take it seriously.” Krause writes articles about the funding of environmental and elections activism, many of which have been published by the Financial Post. She has a masters degree in nutrition and worked for more than six years for Unicef in Guatemala and Indonesia. Krause says she was invited to speak in Lloydminster by the Oilfield Technical Society as an individual. “We think it’s very appropriate given the current state of pipeline approvals that we would get to the genesis of how this opposition came about and present it to the community,” said OTS president Adam Waterman. “I think presenting it to the community can do wonders for engagement and get people involved against the opposition we are experiencing on the pipeline issue.” Waterman says the election was called after the event was planned, but he notes “it was very auspicious that we had the election when we did” as it brings the issue top of mind.

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The Vic Juba Community Theatre was packed last Thursday night as B.C. researcher Vivian Krause exposed the money trail behind a campaign to stop oil sands and pipeline development in Alberta and Canada. Krause is flanked on the left by Adam Waterman, president of the host Oilfield Technical Society, and on the right, by Marc Ouellette, who endorsed the presentation as the owner of Olaco Trucking Inc. in Lloydminster.

Marc Ouellette, who owns Olaco Trucking Inc., endorsed the event for OTS and hopes the Lloydminster audience will take Krause’s presentation to heart. “I am a small business owner and the main goal is to get the people of Lloydminster to come together and take action,” he said. “All the information given out tonight is going to be an eyeopener for many people here in Lloyd and help them better understand why we’re in the situation we’re in now with the lack of projects in Alberta.” Krause’s 10-year investigation shows U.S. charities like the Rockefeller Foundation pumped money into the anti-oil sands campaign to fund activist groups in Canada. The campaign strategy including stopping or

limiting the expansion of pipelines, upgraders and refineries, and significantly reducing the future demand for “tar sands” oil. Krause says she presented her evidence to NDP leader Rachel Notley last July and she ignored it. “Her choice was to litigate and bring this activism to an end or abdicate. She had a choice to side with Albertans or the Rockefellers and her silence speaks volumes,” she said. Her me ssage to all Canadians is no one is coming to save us. “Our country is what we make of it. We have a responsibility to make some money from our oil and spend it well,” she said. Proceeds from the Lloydminster event will help Krause deliver her findings in other communities.

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Getting in the summer spirit at Showcase 2019 Geoff Lee Meridian Source Top: Isabelle Willis, left, tried her luck fishing for a prize from a Guardian Plumbing and Heating toilet while Araeya Stephan right adjusted a floating bob as the catch. The bowl also contained some live fish. It was a fun exhibit at Showcase 2019 at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. Bottom Left: Cathy Cornet, left, looks on while Cora Sutherland owner of Budget Blinds conducts a sales demo. Bottom Right: Bill Clarke, owner of Arctic Spa show off his largest Ocean hot tub. Top Right: A squeegee kid tries out on one of Ocean Salesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aqua Blade products with Sheldon Kawalilak from Edmonton making his sales pitch. Ocean Sales is based in Calgary.

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Leave it to Weaver

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Guess who’s back, back again, Taylor’s back, tell a friend. Sorry, I really couldn’t help myself with that one. I recently realized I haven’t had a column in the paper in quite some time now and thought, hey, let’s catch up! I’ve had something on my mind lately that can be summed up using one word: community. When I moved to the Border City in June 2014 I filled the seat as the Booster’s sports editor. People in the sports world were welcoming, which helped me adapt and feel more at home in my new surroundings. Fast forward close to five years (holy sh*t) and quite a bit has changed, and I embrace the change. With a different job title and a

shorter roster of print journalists, I have the chance to get out and do what I love on a more frequent basis, that being writing. I’ve said it before, but I truly love telling those feel-good stories about community members and all the good they do for others. That said, this past Sunday I took a couple of laps around the Lloydminster Exh to check out the vendors at Showcase. Although there is no article involved in this story, I did come across the Discover Lloydminster (if you’re unfamiliar check them out on social media!) booth who was hosting a contest for a $100 Spiro’s gift card. All you had to do to enter was write down what you love about Lloydminster on a whiteboard and have a photo taken with it so they can share with their social media followers. I wrote “Community Helping Community.” There are many reasons why I went with that phrase, but a big

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part of it has to do with various events I have attended throughout Lloydminster lately, all of which were held to support a local charity or organization, heck even the RCMP held a Regimental Ball to support Midwest Victim Services. That was a great night for a great cause with a great live band, and it reminded me I don’t have two left feet (at least I think I don’t)! Community helping community is what makes places like the Border City thrive. I’m bad with math and don’t even want to guess how many entries there were in Discover Lloydminster’s contest, but seeing community members sharing what they love about this city on Instagram throughout the weekend put a smile on this guy’s face. Yes, times are tough, truer words have never been spoken, but let’s keep that community spirit thriving. Lastly, HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY GEOFF!!

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Leeway from Lloyd: Beige or bust in Lloyd STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

If I were going to travel to some place in Canada for a scenic vacation it might be to Newfoundland and Labrador just based on their colourful tourism ads. N.L.’s tourism campaign is one of the most recognizable and successful advertising campaigns in the country. What sticks out so much is the bright colours on old houses and boats, not to mention the surreal tones of nature depicted on those commercials. Apparently, the brightly coloured houses helped sailors and fishermen find their way home through fog and stormy weather. By contrast, imagine someone in N.L. watching a tourism advertisement for Lloydminster

and thinking of coming here to learn why everything is beige. There must be a code somewhere that stipulates that every new house in our city must have a beige colour exterior. The more beige the better it seems. Hell, I even just painted my own living room a beige tone to keep things legal and blend in. I could say I really did it for a future buyer who might find beige better than bright N.L. green on the walls. In reality, I see my condo as an asset I want to sell one day, so it’s a market-friendly beige. Beige is kind of like getting a haircut for a job interview knowing conformist appearance counts. And yet it’s the crayon colours of the houses I see in N.L. that make me want to go there and stay in a bright blue hotel with

a yellow carpet. “Beige is boring” could be our new tourism logo that might draw thousands here to learn why we are so colour deficient in the west. Maybe they could film a mystery movie here: Shades of Beige with all of us blending nicely into the background in our beige homes wearing relaxed fit beige jeans—just like a lot of us seniors! Apparently beige is defined as a neutral, relaxing, and calming colour, so maybe that’s us. Visit Lloydminster, the most neutral, relaxing and calming border city in Canada. We have to repaint those bright red border markers though— in beautiful beige. That will help us stand out even more from the crowd. Newfoundland’s got nothing on us!!

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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.

EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT LONG WEEKENDS –MODERN SQUARE DANCING Modern Square Dancing from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m, Legacy Centre, 5101 - 46 Street, BACK Door (West door) All ages welcome! No experience necessary, No partner required, No costume expected. Learning fun maneuvers to lively music in a team! Your first evening is free, only $5 afterwards. Call Kendall, 306-825-3770, or email Esther, moment101@ hotmail.com for more info. EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, non-competitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people. EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH There is a Parkinson Disease Support Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at Southridge Community Church from 2-4 p.m. put on by the Parkinson Association of Alberta. EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-871-0513. EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Education Classes is ready! Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and then follows up with Diabetes 102 (people on diabetes pills) or Diabetes 103 (people on insulin). All classes are scheduled on a Tuesday morning from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Please contact Nancy Johnston at

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306-820-6096 or H e l e n R o g e r s a t 306-820-6291 to pre-register. EVERY TUESDAY — SENIORS MEET The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society meets at the Legacy Centre from noon until 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $10. Please reserve before Tuesday morning at 780-875-4584. Everyone welcome.

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information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave.

EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat) We’re on Facebook.

APRIL 5 – MONTHLY SUPPER The Legacy Centre’s Monthly Supper will be held on April 5. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m. with supper served at 6 p.m. Menu is ham (catered by the Legacy) Entertainment is Russell & Girls. Band for our evening of dancin’ - Geezers With Guitars (Don Tarasuik, Wes Tetz & Company) Advanced tickets only. Cost is $22/person (please purchase or reserve your tickets by noon on Thursday, April 4. Thank-you!) Call the Legacy office at 780-8754584 for more information.

EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City Farmer’s Market takes place every Thursday and Saturday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m. on Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

APRIL 6 – NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK BREAKFAST National Volunteer Week Appreciation Breakfast – Uplifting Communities presented by IG Wealth Management Dudding Group Wealth Management is on April 6 from 9-11 a.m. at the Golf and Curling Centre.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY – LABIS WALKING PROGRAM Brain injury survivors are invited to join the Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) Walking Program on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre. It is free of charge. For more info please call 306-825-7212.

APRIL 7 – GREEN SHIRT DAY Wear green on April 7 in honour of the Logan Boulet Effect and support organ and tissue donation.

PLAYSCHOOL PREREGISTRATION Southridge Playschool is open for preregistration for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer a structured, play based program for your 3-5 year old to learn & grow. For more

APRIL 12 – ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Supper Meeting of the Britannia-Wilton Rural Crime Watch, will be held at the Greenwood Community Centre At 6 p.m. Hear the R C M P policing report for the year. Tickets, $20, Available at the Britannia R.M. office, or from Chairman Colin Venables, 306-285-3772. APRIL 12-13 – ART SHOW AND SALE The 9th Annual Vermilion Art Show and Sale is being

held at the Vermilion Regional Centre on April 12-13, Friday 6:30-9 p.m. wine and cheese and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For art market tables and art entries contact vermilionartshowandsale@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at vermilion community art club. APRIL 13 – EASTER BAKE SALE There will be a bake sale at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5120 - 54A Street, Lloydminster, Alta., on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available so come and get your peroghies, baked goods etc. APRIL 13– STRAWBERRY TEA & BAKE SALE The Lloydminster Girl Guides are hosting a Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale on April 13 from 2-4 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall – 4709–49 Ave– across from the Post Office and May Theatre. Cost is $4 per person (child and adult). Tickets available at the door and from Guiding members. Door prizes and much more. Spring – vanilla and choclate cookies will be available for sale. APRIL 18 – FAMILY EASTER DANCE Annual Family Easter Dance at the Lone Rock hall on April 18 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Price is: $5.00 per person. -- Come join us for fun and dancing with the kids. The Easter Bunny will probably hop on in as well … see you there. APRIL 18 – FISH FRY The Lloydminster and District Fish and Game Association invites you to their Fish Fry at the Moose Lodge, 521357 Street, on Thursday April 18 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available until April 15 at Shep’s Sports, Wildside Outdoors or Exsile Reloaded. Tickets are $20 each (five years and under get in for free). Everyone welcome! For more information contact John

at 306-825-5543 or Bill at 780875-5100. APRIL 25 – SPRING SOCIAL The Saint Saviour’s Anglican Church Spring Social is being held on April 25 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Tickets are $5.00. Studio 2 – 4515 – 44 Street Hwy 16 East (by Museum). Refreshments / Homemade Pie / Baking Items & GF options / Crafts/Door Prizes. LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL - If you are a Saskatchewan temporary foreign or a Saskatchewan Canadian citizen (less than 2 years), please join one of our English language programs, which include field trips! A great way to connect to the Lloydminste r community. No charge. Call 780-875-5763 to register. - English language classes being offered: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, to April 4, 2019, 7 - 9 pm. No Charge. Call 780-8755763 to register. - English language classes for women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, to April 3, 2019, 1 -3 pm, Learn day to day conversational English, pronunciation, reading and writing for everyday activities (work, doctor appointments, children’s school). No charge. Call 780875-5763 to register. - Conversational Spanish for travelers, 10 weeks, Tuesdays, Feb 26-Apr 30/2019, 7 - 9 pm, Fee: $125. Call 780875-5763 to register.

- Google Series, four weeks, Thursdays, Mar 14 - Apr 4, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm, Fee: $100. - Mental Health First Aid, Apr 10 & Apr 11, 2019 OR May 8 & May 9, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm, Fee: $150. Call 780-875-5763 to register.

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Kenney campaigns in Border City

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney got a warm welcome from Lloydminster supporters when he spoke at Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oilfield Services Monday night. Kenney spoke from the back of his campaign pickup truck.

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VERMILION-LLOYDMINSTER-WAINWRIGHT

Voting Made Simple Provincial General Election

Voting will take place to elect a Member of the Legislative Assembly. If you are voting on Election Day, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, you must vote at the polling station identiﬁed for you in the map. If you prefer to vote in advance, from April 9 to April 13, you may vote at any advance poll location in Alberta.

Advance Voting Days Tuesday, April 9 to Saturday, April 13 ADVANCE POLL LOCATIONS Before Election Day, you may vote at any advance poll location in Alberta. Advance poll locations nearest your electoral division are speciﬁed below. Visit www.elections.ab.ca for additional polling locations throughout the province. Tuesday, April 9

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Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Lloydminster Returning Ofﬁce 104, 3602 51 Avenue, Lloydminster

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Vermilion Elks Hall 5026 49 Avenue, Vermilion

9 AM - 8 PM

Wainwright Communiplex 700 2 Avenue, Wainwright

9 AM - 8 PM

Lakeland College, Vermilion Campus 5707 College Drive, Vermilion

9 AM - 6 PM

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Lakeland College, Lloydminster Campus 2602 59 Avenue, Lloydminster

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Election Day voting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On Election Day, you must vote at the polling station speciﬁed for your residence. POLLING PLACE LEGEND: VERMILION-LLOYDMINSTER-WAINWRIGHT Using the map, ﬁnd the number representing your current physical address, then match it to the listed polling stations. 001 Clandonald Hall 402 1 Avenue Clandonald

008 Islay Community Hall 5035 50 Street Islay

002 Dewberry Hall 100 1 Street W Dewberry

009,010,014,015, 018,019 Vermilion Senior Citizen’s Centre 5324 50 Avenue Vermilion

003,006,007 Marwayne Hall 211 2nd Street S Marwayne 004 Tuliby Lake Communiplex 545078 Range Road 21 County Of Vermilion River 005 Streamstown Community Hall Main Street Streamstown

011,012,013,016,017 Vermilion Elks Hall 5026 49 Avenue Vermilion 020,021,022 Kitscoty Senior Citizen Centre 4921 50 Avenue Kitscoty 023,024 Blackfoot Community Hall 50 Avenue and 54 Street Blackfoot

025,026,027,028,029, 031 Mother Teresa Early Childhood Education Centre 5216 44 Street Lloydminster 030,032,033,034,043 Queen Elizabeth School 5512 51 Avenue Lloydminster 035,036,037,038,039, 040,041,042 St. Mary’s School 5207 42 Street Lloydminster 044,050,051,052,053, 054 St. Joseph’s School 5706 27 Street Lloydminster

045,046,047,048,049 Barr Colony School 3103 52 Avenue Lloydminster 055,056,057,058,059, 060,061 Bishop Lloyd School 5524 31 Street Lloydminster 062 McLaughlin Hall 3 Main Street McLaughlin 063 Paradise Valley Hall 118 Main Street Paradise Valley

064,067,069,070,071, 072,073,074,075,076,077, 078,079,080,081 Wainwright Communiplex 700 2 Avenue Wainwright 065,066 Irma New Horizons Centre 4915 50 Street Irma 068 CFB Wainwright Building 210, Whitehorse Road Wainwright 082,083 Edgerton Agricultural Hall 4916 50 Street Edgerton 084,085 Chauvin Elks Hall 4919 2 Avenue N Chauvin

Results of the ofﬁcial count will be available on Friday, April 26, 2019 at www.elections.ab.ca.

Find out more at www.elections.ab.ca The Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (section 9.1) requires that Third Party Advertisers must register with Elections Alberta if they spend or plan to spend more than $1000 for election advertising. Refer to our website.

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Sing me back home PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Has it been two years? According to the little card that just arrived in my mailbox, it has, so I’ll make my optometrist appointment and squint obligingly at the big letter E. I haven’t had new glasses for a while so it’s probably due, but at least the choosing of new frames won’t be fraught with the blushing embarrassment that accompanied a previous visit to Heritage Optical. Poor eyesight runs in our family. We all wear glasses, even my uncle Don, who visited one summer with his wife Est her and his ever present guitar. He’s had a band and played old-time country music for as long as I can remember. The talent and personality he brings to his performance endear him to people, and with his longish dark hair,

beard, and black Stetson, he’s often told how much he resembles country music legend, Waylon Jennings. If my son Justin or I are with him, Don always has us sing with him, which is great for Justin, a musician himself, but I’m a little reclusive and usually drag my feet. In any case, my uncle was staying with me when, unexpectedly, he found himself in dire need of glasses. Hence my tale. We glided to a smooth stop outside the store in my uncle’s long, black 1989 Lincoln and stepped onto the sidewalk. Esther, with her swaying, waist-length blonde hair and fringe leather jacket, Don in a long black duster, tipping his Stetson low over his eyes against the sun, and I, nondescript niece, paced majestically into the shop.

Ed Bowman, the owner, looked a little taken aback as we loomed in the doorway, but recovered himself quickly to inquire how he might be of service. Don got straight to the point and moved to try on the first pair of glasses he saw. “Has anyone told you how much you look like Waylon Jennings?” Ed interjected, after eyeing Don in the mirror for several long moments. “He’s one of my favourite singers.” A thoughtful furrow deepened on my uncle’s brow as he paused and slowly turned from his perusal of wireframes. “As a matter of fact they have,” he said consideringly. “Say, here’s a thought. I do a few of his songs. What about I sing you a couple right now?” If the man was taken aback before, he was flabbergasted now. “Well – I guess so,” Ed stammered bemusedly. Then suddenly he grinned, “Why not.” “Fine, fine,” Don beamed, rubbing his hands together with invisible soap. “And hey! We have Jessi Colter to sing too!” (Jessi sang duets with Waylon). He rounded on me gleefully as I shrank behind a rack of sunglasses. “Run get my guitar Helen,” he finished happily. I trudged to the vehicle. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Take precautions against hantavirus MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to take precautions against hantavirus as the weather warms up. People are most often exposed when cleaning up enclosed buildings (such as grain bins, sheds, barns, garages, trailers, cottages and homes) or farm equipment and vehicles after winter. “You can get hantavirus by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine and saliva of infected deer mice,” said Saskatche w a n’s De p u t y C h ie f Medical Health Officer Dr. Denise Werker. “Hantavirus can cause a rare, but potentially fatal lung illness known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.” Symptoms usually

start within one to six weeks of exposure and include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea and vomiting. Some people develop severe symptoms that can be life threatening. Seek medical attention immediately if you have a cough, fever and shortness of breath. To avoid exposure to hantavirus, be aware of mouse droppings and nesting materials and take the following precautions when cleaning infested areas: - Ventilate the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before cleaning; - Use wet mopping methods and wear rubber or plastic gloves; - Wear goggles and a well-fitting N-95 type filter mask when cleaning areas contaminated by droppings in a confined space; - Dampen areas contaminated with

rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and remove droppings with a damp mop or cloth; - Avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing; - Steam clean, shampoo or spray upholstered furniture with a detergent, disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water; and - Wash clothes and bedding with detergent in hot water. Also, take steps to reduce rodent infestations: - Block openings that might allow rodents to enter a building; - Store human and animal food, water and garbage in containers with tightly-fitted lids; and - Move woodpiles or other potential hiding places for mice away from your home. The risk of contracting hantavirus infection is currently low in Saskatchewan. However, deer mice are present

throughout the province and the risk will increase as the weather continues to warm up and people resume seasonal activities. As of December 31, 2018, there have been 32 people with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome reported in Saskatchewan since 1994; 10 of those cases were fatal. For mor e inf or mation on hantavirus, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/ health/diseases-andconditions/hantavirus and HealthLine Online at www.healthlineonline.ca. For advice on symptoms or when to seek care, call HealthLine 811.

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Sing me back continued ... FROM PAGE 16

“What the heck just happened?” I moaned. One minute we were regular Joes – normal, r u n - of - t h e - m i l l p e o ple out to purchase a simple pair of specta-

cles on a warm summer day, and the next moment we’re country/ western singers performing an impromptu variety show – in the middle of the optician’s office! How do weird things like this always happen

to me? Resignedly, I reappeared with the trusty guitar, Don deftly tuned it and we were off. Glowing red with mortification, I watched as passersby on the street stopped abruptly to press their

faces against the windows for a better view of this odd spectacle, and unsuspecting patrons of the establishment trod through the door on a humble quest for eyewear, only to halt in astonishment as we belted out

a rendition of, “Storms Never Last.” Sigh. “That’s what happens when you’re related to a big star,” Don chuckled, as we motored home later after pictures were taken and handshakes exchanged. Yup, it’ll probably be

a big let-down when I pop in for glasses alone. “Where’s Waylon?” they’ll say, looking hopefully behind me. There’ll be no guitar and no singing – but great memories – you bet.

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PST won’t be applied to federal carbon tax MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Government of Saskatchewan is ensuring Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is not charged on top of the federal government’s carbon tax on SaskPower and SaskEnergy utility bills.

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While the federal government is making you pay GST on top of this tax starting Monday, our government has ensured that you will not be paying PST on the federal carbon tax

The federal government intends to charge the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on top of the carbon tax, in effect, a tax on a tax. “Even as our government is fighting this harmful tax in court, the federal government is imposing their carbon tax on Saskatchewan families, communities, and businesses,” Premier Scott Moe said. “While the federal government is making you pay GST on top of this tax starting Monday, our government has

File Photo ensured you will not be paying PST on the federal carbon tax.” “This is another example of the federal government making it more difficult for Saskatchewan businesses to be competitive,” Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. PST is not applied to natural gas, and SaskEnergy customers will not pay PST on top of the federal carbon tax. However, federal GST will be applied on the federal carbon tax on homeowners’ utility bills. “Our government has b een c lear in its court challenge that we believe the imposition of the federal carbon tax is a violation of the Constitution and has no place in Saskatchewan.” Saskatchewan has amended regulations to ensure PST will not be applied to the carbon tax on SaskPower utility bills. In February, the Saskatchewan government

presented its position to the court of appeal that the imposition of a carbon tax is unconstitutional and is waiting for the court to rule. In the meantime, the federal carbon tax will be imposed April 1 as part of the federal government’s backstop provisions. The Saskatchewan government will continue to fight the federal carbon tax in court, while continuing to act on our madein Saskatchewan Prairie Resilience climate change strategy, an effective plan to help our province address climate change. More information on Saskatchewan’s Prairie Resilience climate change strategy is available at https:// www.saskatchewan. ca/business/environmental-protection-andsustainability/a-madein-saskatchewan-climate-change-strategy/ prairie-resilience.

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Kindness wins at École St. Thomas

TAYLOR WEAVER

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Kindness was recently celebrated at École St. Thomas with a studentled assembly with special thanks to the #kindnesswins grant, following the

Lloydminster and District Co-op’s Kindness Wins Campaign. “Today was a major project for the #kindnesswins grant, which is sponsored by Beyond Borders Circle of

Change,” said Abena Sey, Grade 3 teacher and assembly organizer, following the March 22 assembly. “The idea for the project was that a teacher could create a project for

his or her class or more than one class, and I decided to include everybody in the school.” Students were recognized for their kindness and leadership behaviour demonstrated in school which sprouted from staff nominations. Their efforts were applauded in front of the entire school as well as parents who attended.

Sey also noted how important it is to get students involved in school events such as the assembly. “There were many hands involved and many enthusiastic students demonstrating their leadership, talents, and kindness,” she said. “When students are given opportunities and see they can achieve

greatness such as public speaking or dancing or singing in front of others, making others laugh, it’s a big deal. It’s a boost in confidence, giving them more confidence to try other activities in the future.” This year’s Kindness Wins Campaign raised over $3,700 for Beyond Borders Circle of Change.

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École St. Thomas Grade 3 teacher Abena Sey leads young students in song and dance without being able to hold back a big smile during the school’s student-run Kindness Assembly. The assembly took place on March 22 to wrap up this year’s Kindness Wins Campaign and the efforts of the school’s students to be kind to others.

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FROM AROUND THE PROVINCE

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April 7 proclaimed Green Shirt Day in Saskatchewan Day honours Humboldt Broncos’ Logan Boulet; work begins on donor registry MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Saskatchewan government is encouraging people across the province to honour Logan Boulet’s legacy (#LoganBouletEffect) by wearing a green shirt on Sunday, April 7. “We are grateful the Boulet family has shared Logan’s inspiring story, sparking a national conversation about the importance of organ donation,” said Health Minister Jim Reiter. “In the 2019-20 budget, our government announced funding to launch an organ and tissue donation registry, which we hope will encourage Saskatchewan residents to register their

intent to donate.” Green Shirt Day was created by the Boulet family and will be recognized across Canada, with the hopes of inspiring people to fully consider organ and tissue donation and to discuss the issue with their family members. Sunday will be the first anniversary of Boulet’s passing, following the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash. He had shared his wishes with family prior to the accident, and his life-giving donation saved six lives. Schools and workplaces are being encouraged to have staff and students also wear green on Monday, April 8 in recognition. “We encour-

age Saskatchewan residents to discuss their organ donation wishes with their loved ones,” said Saskatchewan Health Authority Executive Director of Tertiary Programs Lori Garchinski. “Having to consider organ donation for the first time in a hospital room can be overwhelming and stressful. Logan’s conversation ahead of time allowed an amazing gift t o b e p ro vi d e d a t a n extremely difficult time because his parents understood his wishes.” To improve Saskatchewan’s organ and tissue donation rates and save lives, the government announced additional dollars in this year’s budget for organ donation and transplant

efforts by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the development of the registry. “It’s inspiring to see momentum building in S as kat c h e w an for organ and tissue donations and transplants,” said kidney donor Chris Willenborg. “I would encourage everyone to think of the profound effect you can have on other families and make the decision to be a donor. You can give someone their life back.”

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Playtime is over. Lloydminster’s Andrew Mavridis wants a Canadian lightweight amateur championship. However, winning it means he’ll have to accomplish the unimaginable. Mavridis will step into the ring for three fights in three days against the best amateur mixed martial artists Canada has to offer during the Rumble in the Cage lightweight championships at Lethbridge, Alta., this April 10 to 12. The Fight Farm student and coach has put in the work to be awarded, and to prepare, for this opportunity including a perfect 4-0 amateur fighting record and a steady sixto-seven day training regimen. “Everybody thinks I’m ready,” said Mavridis, 27. “The point of the sport is to get the belts and test yourself. I’m actually excited. I’ve never fought three days in a row.” Who he will be fighting will remain an unknown until the opening day of the competition, noted Mavridis, and that suits him just fine. He said Fight Farm owner and trainer Garrett Tepper, as well as a few of his other coaches, like to look into the challengers,

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Andrew Mavridis, right, practises with Fight Farm owner and trainer Garrett Tepper. Mavridis will compete for a Canadian amateur lightweight championship during the Rumble in the Cage event at Lethbridge later this month.

but his focus is just to make sure the game is airtight. “My strong point is my w restling g ame,” he said. “But, I do have a pretty good standup game as well.” Tepper said the talent is there, but it is work ethic that will propel Mavridis to the title. He said the fighter is training rigorously on his own and in the gym, with increased sparring being the main task, as the Rumble in the Cage gets closer. “It’s just geting on the

mats and we drill him,” s aid Tepper. “We d o something called a shark tank. So what happens is he’ll do a 50-minute round with a fresh opponent every three to four minutes. He doesn’t get any breaks, so he has to do the whole 50 minutes. We get to have breaks, us older guys, but he gets a fresh guy on him every three to four minutes.” Learning to conserve energy while applying the right techniques in the cage, said Tepper, has proved the big-

gest change in Mavridis’ game since his first fight just over two years ago. He added putting in the time training while also helping coach their upand-coming fighters over that span shows that his work ethic and heart is second to none. “He is ready because he is hungry,” said Tepper. “You’re going to have to kill him, basically, to stop him from reaching his goal.” Mavridis said the Fight Farm coaching staff of

Tepper, Dave Callback, Dustin Heinz, Daniel Cheeseman and Zach Wells has given him this chance of winning a national championship. He said getting up for 6 a.m. runs before work, sticking to a strict diet and spending most evenings and weekends at the gym is simply his way of repaying their dedication. “They push me beyond what I can do,” said Mavridis. “Standup wise, ground game wise, they’re the ones who make me better.”

The next step in the Lloydminster Bobcats’ journey toward becoming an Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) contender will unfold at the Centennial Civic Centre later this month. The Bobcats are welcoming 65 players from across the United States, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to their annual spring camp at the Civic from April 12 to 14. These skaters will include signed athl e te s, h i g h - e nd l o c a l talent, kids who will be wearing the Black and Orange this upcoming season and long-term prospects that Bobcats fans will see in future years. Nigel Dube, head coach and general manager of the Bobcats, said the players will be separated into four teams with each newly formed club participating in an opening practice on Friday morning. He said the Bobcats’ staff will introduce their philosophy and vision to the kids and their families later that afternoon. CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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Riptides win Alberta bronze

Lloydminster Riptides Swim Club athletes Venna Andersen, left, and Breanna White captured a bit of hardware during the Alberta Spring Championships long course meet at Edmonton’s Kinsmen Sport Centre on March 16. Andersen swam in seven events placing top 10 in five. She won a bronze medal in the 50-metre butterfly race. White finished in the top 10 in three of her seven swims. She brought home a bronze medal from the Women’s Para 100-m breast stroke event. White is under consideration for the Western Canada Games team and has qualified for the 2020 Paralympic Trials, while both swimmers will be competing in the Canadian Western Nationals meet later this month. Submitted

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The Lloydminster under-16 boys Rustlers and Bor d er Cit y U1 5 boys Tin Hats finished their home tournament on a winning note. The Rustlers took down the Regina Volleyball Club (RVC) 23-25, 25-21 and 15-11 to capture fifth place in the Saskatchewan Volleyball Division 1 SaskCup competition at the Servus Sports Centre on Sunday. The Tin Hats stepped onto the court shortly afterwards to dismantle the Saskatoon Jeff’s

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Rustlers volleyball players, from left, Aidan McLennan, Michael Yole, Daniel Plett, Chase Bowman and Landon Daschuk celebrate a point scored by Shepherd Gow.

Crestwear Volleyball Club (JCVC) 25-18 and 25-11 for a Division 2 bronze. “Volleyball is a game of momentum and

we came out a little harder on them in the second set,” said Rustlers head coach David McLennan. “We started attacking a little bit

more, putting them on their heels and forcing them to make plays instead of the other way around. So, I think the momentum swayed for us.” McLennan said the Rustlers got better as the two-day tournament went along to eventually finish with a 4-3 record. He said their veteran core has been helped by the steady play of rookies Daniel Plett and Michael Yole throughout the season and this weekend proved no different. CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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“We’re targeting provincials, so we’re on the right path,” he said. “But, we’ve had ups and downs. Within each tournament we’ve had some really good matches, played really well, and then we’ve

had some really flat matches. But, in general, we’re getting more and more consistent and better and better and better.” Aaron Canfield, coach of the Tin Hats, said their players were engaged against JCVC.

He said the passing was good, they were able to run a middle attack and their outside hitters got up and took a few swings. “We improved all weekend,” said Canfield. “I look back on a few matches and see

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The Border City Tin Hats, with Aljhon Apo, Rylan Teasdale, Kalan Billard, Raphael Bartolome, Drew Canfield, Owen Clarke, Brock Canfield, Dhoopan Naik, Aidan Pahtayken, Aiden Rawlake, Brenton Romanchuk, Landon Reninger and coaches Brent Teasdale and Aaron Canfield, captured a bronze medal at the U16 SaskCup.

some missed opportunities, but that’s part of the kids gaining experience and growing and improving as a team. So, I’m happy with that. We had a good day today. Our win-loss record was more wins than losses, so the kids left feeling good about themselves.” Canfield noted the Tin Hats will next compete in the Saskatchewan Volleyball U16 provincial champion-

ships at Warman and Saskatoon from April 26 to 27. McLennan added the Rustlers will also play in that U16 provincial competition, so the next three weeks should be busy as they attempt to get ready. “There are two or three things we have to work on in terms of communication in the front row at the net and the blocking,” said McLennan. “The

top-end teams all run a little quicker offense and they’ll have multiple guys doing some things. Our blockers aren’t quite used to that. They’re used to high ball outside or middle or backside and now when you’ve got two guys running quick they’re splitting our blockers a little bit. So, we have to learn to communicate with that a little better than we have been.”

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Chuckwagon drivers score at Tarp Sale JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The summer is looking brighter for a host of Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) drivers. This year’s wagon racers received a needed preseason boost during the annual CPCA Tarp Sale at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds Stockade Convention Centre on Tuesday. In total, the 24 drivers up for auction brought in $232,500 for a $9,687.50 average, which easily bests last spring’s haul of $183,500 and $8,325. “It was a real good turnout,” said Ray Mitsuing, who is entering his final year on the CPCA circuit. “It was higher than last year and with the economy the way it is I didn’t expect it to be. It’s good.” Barry Hodgson, who finished in the top 15 at nine of 10 CPCA shows last year to earn an invite to the 2019 Calgary Stampede, picked up the top purse of $27,000 courtesy of Border Tribal Council. Kris Molle, last year’s Tarp Sale winner, came in next with a bid of $20,000 from PWM Steel, while Lane Tournier and Jamie Laboucane tied for third at $17,000 thanks to the help of sponsors Little Pine and Davco

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Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association auctioneer Russ Copeland, right, takes in bids for driver Ray Mitsuing.

Welding, respectively. Lloydminster’s BJ Carey, who finished sixth in the CPCA standings last season, rounded out the top-five with a purse of $15,000 from Northwell Rentals. Following close behind were Louis Stanley, Todd Baptiste, DJ King, Danny Ringuette, Chance Bensmiller, Dale Mitsuing and CPCA rookie female driver Amber L’Heureux, who all earned at least $10,000 at the auction. Mitsuing said the $8,000 he

received from sponsor John’s Welding/Vallar Homes will help pay for shoeing his horses this spring. He said chuckwagon racing is an expensive endeavour to start each season and the annual CPCA Tarp Sale plays a big part in getting everyone on the road. “I don’t really give (retirement) much of a thought,” he said. “I’ll be preparing the same way as ever and just going for it. Whether it’s the last year or whatever, that part is immaterial.”

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Each player will compete in four matches over the course of the three-day camp, noted Dube, with a break in the middle of the weekend scheduled for a tour of the education facilities, employment opportunities, training advantages and general attractions the Border City has to offer. He added the games won’t be full-length, but they will be timed to give the coaching and scouting staff the best chance to evaluate what each player can bring while also helping keep the kids fresh throughout the weekend. “The biggest thing (we’re looking for) is to see guys who can think the game, play at a high pace and play some exciting hockey,” said Dube. “That’s what we want to get to as an organization. They’ve got to be big thinkers, have hockey IQ and be in the right spots to be able to make plays.” Dube said a major factor that will determine if these kids continue on as a Bobcat will be their commitment to responsibility and accountability off the ice. He said they want great people before top-end hockey players. “For us, they’ve got to check a lot of boxes, and that starts with what kind of human they are,” he said. “Our staff has done a good job identifying and (completing) background checks on the players we have coming in. There have been hours upon hours spent on the phone finding out about each player coming to camp and doing research on them. There have been tons of miles put on as well to watch these players in action and to speak with their coaches.” The Bobcats spring camp is open to the public and free to attend. Dube said the expectation is anyone

who comes down to the Civic next weekend will get a chance to watch good hockey while also catching a glimpse of the Bobcats’ future. “It’s just a small camp and we really want to get down to it with topend talent. I always use the analogy of pieces of the puzzle. We believe we have a lot of the pieces to fit our puzzle coming to camp.”

League champions

The Lloydminster Dominion Lending atom female Blazers, with Alivia Foster, Avery Redhead, Ayden-Lynne Kloster, Dalyn Steinhauer, Esme Loney, Hannah Passmore, Mya Duhaime, Sophie Strilchuck, Reece Inge, Skylar Heinrichs, Stevie Brown, Sydney Hancock, Jayda Hill, Taylor Green, Mattius McDougall and coaches Brent Loney, Jeff Steinhauer, Mike Strilchuck and Brad Heinrichs, won the East Central Alberta Female Hockey League championship with a double-overtime victory against their Lloydminster counterparts at the Servus Sports Centre last Thursday.

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Family matters MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

As I was sitting down in my home office to write this week’s column, I glanced up and noticed a black and white photo above my desk. It was of my mom and dad, taken on their first trip home after they got married in 1942. Dad always laughed about the picture. Here they are, each perched on a stump in the outside wood box adjacent to my grandparents’ farm home. “Why did we sit there,” he said, surely there was somewhere more scenic in the yard? The back story is the fact they were both serving in the relatively young Royal Canadian Air Force and had been posted to the same base “down east” a year earlier from Saskatoon.

As members in uniform, the rules required they seek permission from the base commander for leave to get married, hoping also to take the train home for a quick honeymoon. As was the case early in the Second World War, when Canada was striving to support Britain and other Commonwealth countries but was somewhat short of experienced talent in its armed services, the commander had been seconded from the Royal Air Force and was well known for strict adherence to the rules or in colloquial terms “having a stiff upper lip.” My parents admitted they were both quite nervous, and well they should have been, as apparently there had never been a request of this nature made before in our country’s Air Force. Several days after the

written request was filed, dad was summoned, along with his immediate superior to the wing officer’s office. “McClelland,” he said, “we would like to offer you and your bride the opportunity to be married on the base as my guest. Our Air Force needs some good news!” Dad was stunned, then summoned the courage to decline, stating their parents would never forgive them if the ceremony was held outside of the Anglican Church, one of which was in a nearby city. Silence followed. Dad thought the lieutenant standing beside him was going to kick him. “I understand,” said the commander finally, “however, effective the day you return, your spouse will be transferred. We can’t have both of you in the same command; it just won’t do!” Oh no, thought dad, this is not the way to start a marriage. Where would she be sent? Vancouver Island, Winnipeg, Labrador?

Then came the second surprise. Mom was to join the staff of a location just a few miles away, and they were both given permission to live off base in the small Ontario community between. Dad’s team was responsible for repairing the hydraulic systems on the planes used for training pilots being prepared to fly in Europe and other theatres of war. This same commander had a simple rule. If your team worked on a plane, you as the supervisor got to go up on its test flight. Their base was known for attention to detail. No wonder! Years later dad used the story to illustrate how some leaders are easy to follow even if times are difficult. Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and can be reached at (780) 808-2700, through www.vernmcclelland. remax.ca or by following on Facebook @LloydminsterMidwest Group.

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Agriculture Lakeland offers livestock majors MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Lakeland College is beefing up its animal science technology program.

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For those who want to learn more about multiple species, the livestock science major is their best choice

Starting this fall, students will enter the twoyear diploma program in a specific major: beef science, equine science, dairy science or livestock science. Based at the Vermilion campus, the animal science technology program prepares graduates to work in the private sector or service side of the livestock industry in the areas of production,

management and technical support. Geoff Brown, associate dean of Lakeland’s School of Agricultural Sciences, says the new structure allows students in the beef, equine and dairy majors to take additional courses specific to that animal species. “For those who want to learn more about multiple species, the livestock science major is their best choice,” said Brown. The changes mean Lakeland is no longer accepting applications for its one-year western ranch and cow horse certificate program. “With the equine major in the animal science technology program, students will take horse training and cattle handling courses as well as more science-based courses focused on equine production,” said Brown.

Graduates of the animal science technology program have the option to transfer their diploma credits towards a degree program at another postsecondary institution. The second year of the animal science technology program includes two student-managed livestock enterprises on the college’s Student-Managed Farm (SMF). “Right now we have purebred beef, commercial beef, dairy, sheep and livestock research SMF animal science units,” said Bevin Hamilton, program head of animal science technology. There will also be two additional SMF units yet to be determined for students to lead. Hamilton anticipates that one will focus on equine training and the other on equine husbandry.

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Canola group working on market access with China a positive step MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Monday’s announcement of a canola working group to resolve market access concerns related to trade with China is welcomed by the Canola Council of Canada. As China is a major market for Canadian canola, bringing senior leaders together from both government and industry and providing them with the mandate to take action will help Canada quickly take necessary measures. “We’re pleased that the government has recognized the seriousness of the issue and taken action,” said Jim Everson, president of the Canola Council. “As a group, we’ll be meeting right away to continue resolving the issue and to help the sector navigate the uncertainty it is causing.” The Canola Council has been working closely with the Government of Canada on market access

issues affecting canola seed trade with China over the last several weeks. Chinese buyers remain unwilling to purchase Canadian canola seed, and the licenses of two companies (Richardson and Viterra) to export canola seed to China have been suspended. China has indicated they have a quality concern with Canadian canola seed. Canola oil and meal are not subject to the same challenges. “This group will ensure that all Government of Canada resources supports resolving China’s concerns,” said Everson. “We’re very confident in the quality of our canola and want to resolve the difference of opinion between Canada and China as quickly as possible.” The Canadian canola industry makes every effort to meet the requirements of customers and their govern-

ments around the world. From seed developers, growers, processors and exporters, all segments of the value chain coordinate to ensure consistent and high-quality canola. China has been a major market for Canadian canola, accounting for approximately 40 per cent of all canola seed, oil and meal exports. Canola seed exports to China were worth $2.7 billion in 2018. Demand has been very strong until recent disruptions. The Canola Council of Canada is a full value chain organization representing canola growers, processors, life science companies and exporters. Keep it Coming 2025 is the strategic plan to ensure the canola industry’s continued growth, demand, stability and success – achieving 52 bushels per acre to meet global market demand of 26 million metric tonnes by the year 2025.

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FROM AROUND THE PROVINCE

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The 2019-20 Budget dedicates more than $12 million in annual funding to providing autism

services and supports for Saskatchewan residents. The budget includes a $700,000 increase to the Autism Spectrum Disorder Individualized

Funding program. This increases the annual funding per child under six from $4,000 to $6,000, providing parents with greater

flexibility to choose from a range of therapeutic interventions and supports for their child. The total budget commitment for Autism

Spectrum Disorder Individualized Funding is $3.5 million. “The Autism Resource Centre is very grateful to the Saskatchewan

government for recognizing the unique mental health needs of people with autism,” said Autism Resource Centre Executive Director Keely Wight.

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The Autism Resource Centre is very grateful to the Saskatchewan government for recognizing the unique mental health needs of people with autism

“It is a progressive step for Saskatchewan to include autism in the conversation about mental health, and we are now able to provide this much-needed service to those with autism and their loved ones.” The Autism Resource Centre in Regina and Autism Services of Saskatoon will also receive an annualized funding increase of $100,000 each. This will allow each organization to hire a mental health professional to provide enhanced mental health services and supports for individuals with autism and their families. “This funding comes at a critical juncture as the need is great and the issues are complex,” said Autism Services of Saskatoon Executive Director Lynn Latta. “As me ntal he alth services expand in our province, the need for an autism-specific lens is crucial. We are excited to be working with the Autism Resource Centre of Regina on a service model combining direct face-to-face therapeutic services, community collaboration and awareness and education initiatives.” To learn about the Autism Spectrum Disorder Individualized Funding program and other services and supports available for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/autism.

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ELIZABETH (LIZ) (LAUMAN) PIECHARKA SEPTEMBER 8, 1941 MARCH 22, 2019 The family of Arnold Piecharka is announcing with great sadness, the sudden passing of wife and mother Elizabeth (Lauman) Piecharka. Elizabeth passed away at the age of 77, with her family by her side, on March 22, 2019.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Arnold Piecharka, daughters Wanda Piecharka (John Gibbons), Noella Drumheller (Milton), Sonia Kosokowsky (Ian) and Jessica Roy (Robin); sons Darrel Piecharka (Sharon) and Cory Piecharka (Naomi Lefebvre). She is survived by 4 sisters, 4 brothers, 14 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. Elizabeth is predeceased by her parents Jacob and Eva Lauman, her brothers Jake and Peter Lauman, sisters Florence Blosky, Mary Fidler and Ann Lauman, and grandson Lyndon Ouellette. Mom loved nature and

spending time with her family, friends and relatives while camping at the original homestead where she was born and raised. She loved sunrises, sunsets and starry nights, often commenting on their beauty. Other sites and sounds of the beauty of nature to her were watching the deer or the northern lights, listening to the coyotes howling or the loons calling. Mom was very proud of all her children, as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended as many graduations, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers and sporting events as she could. Mom also attended

as many functions as she could in the community as well as volunteering her time when asked upon. Mom had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed the many family gatherings where laughter was always a big part of the event. Mom will be forever loved and dearly missed by all her family, friends and relatives. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life for Liz on July 13, 2019, which would have been mom and dad’s 58th wedding anniversary. It will take place in Goodsoil, Saskatchewan, the time and exact location will be announced at a later date.

MORLIDGE: George Ronald Morlidge passed away at the Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre, Lloydminster, Alberta on Friday March 15, 2019 at the age of 89 years. George is survived by; his loving wife of 68 years, Helen, son, George Morlidge; daughter, Rosemary Cobb (Gordon); 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; brother, Charles Morlidge; sisters, Dorothy Von Hotwede (Jim), Maxine Holgate, Eileen Jenkins, Kathy Bowers and Wendy Bauer (Wayne). George was predeceased by: parents, Ernest and Hannah Morlidge; brothers, Ernest Morlidge,

Arthur Morlidge and Oliver Morlidge; sisters, Cordelia House and Margaret Harrison; and granddaughter-in-law, Rebecca Morlidge. George was born in Lloydminster and lived his life there. He was a printer, photographer and journalist with the Lloydminster Times for 38 years, recording the city’s events through his pictures and writing. George greatly enjoyed music and singing, a good book, sporting events, a theater production, his Dillberry Lake cabin, seeing the world with Helen and being with friends and famiy. George was immensely

proud of his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and their accomplishments. They will miss his warm smile, hugs, quiet humor, and undying interest in their lives. The family wishes to thank Dr. Gerber and the staff of Lloydminster Continuing Care for their kind care and attention during George’s illness. The Funeral Service for George was conducted from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Friday March 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Cathy Kinsman officiating. The eulogy was presented by son, George Morlidge.

The pianist was Lois Sonnega. The music was by Grace United Church choir, Linda Quilichii, Annalise Reinhart, Elaine Reinhart and the Lloydminstrels. The internment was in Albion Cemetery. Donations in memory of George may be made to Grace United Church or charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Services Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS The Morlidge Family would like to thank all those that came to the service. We are overwhelmed by the amount of people who showed their support.

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MCCORMICK: Ronald Hanna McCormick passed away at the Jubilee Home, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on February 22, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Ronald McCormick is survived by: his loving wife of 59 years, Hazel; his two sons, Larry (Donalda)

McCormick and Greg McCormick; his two daughters, Suzanne Mahaffey and Marilyn (Edgar) Hammermeister; his four grandchildren, Cole (Jenna) McCormick, Jordan (Cortney) McCormick, Logan (Geselle) Hammermeister, Riley Hammermeister; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by: his parents, Robert and Elsie McCormick; his eight older siblings; his son-in-law, Barry Mahaffey. The Funeral Service for Ronald was conducted from Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on

Friday, March 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Alison Weaver officiating. The eulogy was presented by Edgar Hammermeister. The pianist was Jean McPherson and Grace United Church choir was in attendance. The honorary pallbearers were all of Ron’s friends and neighbors. The urn bearers were Cole McCormick, Logan Hammermeister, Jordan McCormick and Riley Hammermeister. The interment was held at the Lloydminster City Cemetery. Donations in memory of

Ronald may be made to the Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre, Jubilee Home or charity of donor’s choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS The family wish to thank Dr. Gerber and Dr. Snyman for their wonderful care over the years. Also a heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Jubilee Home in Respite and staff at the day program at Lloydminster Continuing Care who were so caring. Thanks to the friends and neighbors for the phone

calls and those who brought food to the home and visited to support us in our grief. Thank you to all those who participated in making the memorial service for Ron very special. Rev. Alison Weaver for the touching and compassionate service. Edgar Hammermeister for sharing memories of Ron. To Jean McPherson and the United Church Choir for their gift of music. Grant Weaver for looking after the Power-point photo presentation of Ron’s life. The Ladies of the United Church for supplying the delicious lunch.

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HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 19 Others will take notice of you when you find the right words to express your point of view. When you get a new car, you’ll drive around showing it off to your friends.

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 You might start to take steps towards buying property or finding a better place to live. Shopping for your family will lead you to complete an ongoing project.

PISCES

February 19 – March 20 You’ll be full of energy and ready to take on anything, at work as well as in your personal life. A getaway with your romantic partner, friends or family members will be greatly appreciated.

ARIES

March 21– April 19 You’re more vulnerable to colds and flus, even if you’re only slightly tired. Make sure to take time to recover from your superhuman efforts.

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20 People who are easily confused will surround you and you’ll need to withdraw for a bit. You’ll be inspired to start a new spiritual practice.

GEMINI

May 21 – June 21 Time is a rare commodity for many people and you won’t be an exception this week. You’ll find yourself working overtime to ensure you meet your deadlines.

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CANCER

June 22 – July 22 You’ll start to organize a trip as part of a couple or group. You’ll also make changes at home, which won’t be limited to moving your furniture around.

LEO July 23 – August 22 You’ll have to fight to find professional success. Good things are coming but you should be prepared for a bit of stress first.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22 You’ll need to make compromises before reaching an agreement that pleases everyone. You’ll have justice on your side when dealing with a conflict.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22 There’s lots of work on the horizon and you’ll receive an interesting job offer from the competition. You’ll struggle if your integrity is called into question.

SCORPIO

October 23 – November 21 Your antics will diffuse a situation by making people laugh. You can expect praise for the way you deal with the situation.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 – December 21 There will be lots to do at home with your family and you’ll become a hero in the eyes of your loved ones. You’ll show a great amount of responsibility by placing your own priorities before anything else.

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AVENUE

• Great Saskatchewan starter home with beautiful vaulted ceilings in kitchen, dining and living room. • Large fully fenced backyard features 2 tiered deck.

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425,000

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99,000

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474,900

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126 SPRUCE RD. POWM BEACH

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635,000

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1,200,000

MLS 63784

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122 SPRUCE RD. POWM BEACH

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MLS 63769

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MLS 63145 AB

595,000 MLS 62877

299,900

517,000 MLS 61610

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5602 - 42

STREET

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283,000 MLS 63039

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MLS 63752

495,000 MLS 62512

255,000

399,900 MLS 62317

MLS 63739

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• Build your dream home in the gated community of Lakeshore Estates. • Huge pie shaped lot in cul-de-sac that backs onto the playground and man-made lake. AB

321,900 MLS 62032

225,000

389,900 MLS 62728

369,900 MLS 62614

MLS 63781

#15 4008 - 41ST AVENUE

• Bright, spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 2 parking stalls. • Tastefully updated with lovely laminate in living room & fresh paint throughout. AB

264,900 MLS 62742

204,900

369,000 MLS 62855

359,900

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MLS 63735

4718 - 50TH STREET • Large beautiful lot with mature trees in the Village of Kitscoty. • Lot is on a quiet closed street, close to the golf course.

169,900 MLS 62927

50,000

349,900 MLS 62929

250,000

MLS 61739

MLS 63787

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