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Reddens fund childbirth suite GEOFF LEE

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The Redden family from nearby Hillmond is taking the Pat Redden Memorial Scholarship for individuals obtaining their Registered Nurse designation to a new level.

The family has authorized the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation to borrow $27,000 from their scholarship endowment fund to build a luxury maternity suite at the Lloydminster Hospital.

Health Foundation C E O M a l c o l m R a dke met with several generations of the Redden family last Thursday to announce the project, which is ready to build in the coming weeks.

“Basically, it’s a high-end luxury maternity suite for newborns and their parents to enjoy a comfortable night or two in the hospital once their baby is born,” said Radke.

“It’s got a queensize bed, it’s got a luxury bathroom; it’s got some nice artwork, a

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The Redden family from Hillmond has allowed the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation to borrow $27,000 from their scholarship endowment fund to create a luxury childbirth suite at the Lloydminster Hospital. Health foundation CEO Malcolm Radke, left, accepted the cheque from family members last Thursday.

modern design etc.— it will feel more like a luxury hotel than a hospital.”

This will be a private rental suite that will generate about $30,000 a year to further improve healthcare in Lloydminster.

For the Reddens, it’s a w in-w in use of the scholarship while

extending the work Pat did serving the community and the hospital for more than 30 years as a Registered Nurse prior to her death in 2006.

Today, the Redden family is headed

by Pat’s husband Gord with his son Bart and daughter Niki Giesbrecht and grandkids

on hand to launch the maternity suite project.

“Malcolm approached us last year about this time about the maternity suite,” explained Bart.

“I think mom was a strong believer in providing good health care in the community.”

Bart says the entire family sees this as a

chance to enhance health care and create some more income.

“We hopped on the opportunity to help out and appreciate the idea and the ingenuity of the health foundation to try and think of new things to do and create more revenue streams and create a better environment at the

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Gord says the whole idea behind the scholarship fund was suggested by a friend in ‘06.

The fund gained traction and donations with the fame of his other son Wade while playing that year for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League.

“The scholarship fund that we are presenting here today is yearly and we are proud to do that with other people’s money,” said Gord.

This year’s $5,000 scholarship cheque was presented to Adrianna Midgley, a Paradise Hill resident in her fourth year of nursing studies in Prince Albert.

Radke says the health foundation has administered the endowment fund since 2006 and he calls it an amazing lasting tribute to Pat and the community.

“Here we are 12 years later still celebrating and it’s still benefiting future nurses from our community,” he said.

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Heritage Day a festive treat

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These free-roaming chicken dancers got into the act during Heritage Day activities on Monday while a band played the Chicken Dance to the delight of the audience.

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It was Barr Colony pioneer days meets 21st century Lloydminster during this year’s Heritage Day in the park.

Blue skies attracted a large crowd to the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre (LCSC) grounds on Monday for a mix of pioneer exhibits and contemporary family fun.

“It’s just a beautiful day. I am so pleased with the weather,” said Sarah Hockridge, recreation programmer at LCSC who co-ordinated the event.

“A lot of people said they would be away for the weekend, yet here they are. I think they left for the weekend, but they managed to come back in time for Heritage Day.” Hockridge says pe o pl e ha ve c o m e t o expect this every year

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Andy Yoner, a Barr Colony Heritage Society volunteer, demonstrated rope making in the implements building during Heritage Day. He worked on the end of this lathe while Lawrence Davidson manned the other end.

and it just keeps getting bigger and better.

This year, Hockridge and LCSC staff came to the event decked out in period costumes from the 1910-20 era when

the Barr Colony pioneers were settling into life in Lloydminster.

Hundreds of people took tours of Rendell House, the first timber frame house that

was built in Lloydminster while Barr Colony Heritage Society volunteers ran demonstrations.

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Celebrating history and making memories

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“It’s a really good learning opportunity for all of the kids to see the way of life of the pioneers when they settled in this area before it was even Alberta and Saskatchewan,” said Hockridge.

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We’re making ropes so they can have a little piece of rope to take home as part of the heritage society.

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“We get to show the pioneers’ struggles and also their successes.”

The event also featured a free pancake breakfast, the Hot Doggers show of dog tricks along with an antique tractor parade, petting zoo, live music, wagon rides and crafts.

“I have something here for everyone, something for all ages,” said Hockridge.

That included a pair of high-energy entertainers from Clown Cartel in Edmonton who dazzled adults and kids alike with juggling, close-up magic and balloon art.

“I’m having a great time, this is an awesome place to be,” said John Mulligan, who goes by Mugsy the juggler on the job.

“I’m doing a ton of juggling, I’m doing some unicycling once

in a while and some close-up magic, something for the kids and the adults.”

His pal Choo Choo the clown made free balloon animals for kids.

They also brought some kite-like props with them to dangle over the heads of the crowd including something on a flexible pole called a wind wagger.

“I put him on a 20-foot pole and I spin around over everyone’s head—so lots of fun,” said Mugsy.

Heritage Day was presented by the Lloydminster and District Co-op with support from other local sponsors in partnership with the City of Lloydminster.

“We also have a grant from the Alberta government that I was able to secure via the Ri c h a rd La rs e n Ba rr Colony Foundation,”

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Top: Mugsy the juggler from the Clown Cartel in Edmonton wowed kids and adults alike with his rope magic, while his pal Choo Choo the clown handed out balloon critters to young kids.

Bottom: Two-year-old Ellie Sibbald tossed a foam mallet at a fun sticky wall with professional accuracy.

said Hockridge.

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Something for everyone at Heritage Day

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Barr Colony Heritage Society volunteers added some fuel to an old MacLeod engine to power a Massey Harris feed grinder for Heritage Day visitors. The refuelling crew included Coleman Arie, Randy Wagner and Dick Arie, with Bob Day in the background wearing brown coveralls.

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The funding allowed heritage society volunteers Lawrence Davidson and Andy Yonger to demonstrate a lost pioneer art for visitors on an old handcranked lathe.

“We’re making ropes so they can have a little piece of rope to take home as part of the heritage society,” said Davidson inside the heritage society’s implements building.

“People look at this machine and they don’t even know what it does. By demonstrating how it works, they can take a piece of rope home and understand how people in the olden days used to make their ropes.”

Dick Arie, president of the heritage soci-

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People look at this machine and they don’t even know what it does. By demonstrating how it works, they can take a piece of rope home and understand how people in the olden days used to make their ropes.

ety, was working with a group of volunteers outside, running a vintage 5 hp MacLeod engine powering an old Massey Harris feed grinder.

“The feed grinder actually grinds the feed so livestock

can better digest it,” explained Arie, who noted the machinery was put together a week before the show.

“It’s fun, but we’re working like crazy. We can’t keep up. I enjoy it—it’s just that it’s a lot of work,” he said.

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More excitement leading into Walk the Talk TAYLOR WEAVER

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What’s a fundraiser without the fun?

The Meridian Source published a story on the front page of the July 18 paper about

Lloydminster native Paul Laberge and his upcoming journey to raise funds and awareness for the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s mental health initiative, Proj-

ect Sunrise, and mental health as a whole.

Leading up to his walk from Saskatoon to the Border City, Laberge is inviting members of the community to come out and enjoy a round of minigolf for a good cause.

The Putting Zone, located in Bud Miller All Seasons Park, is hosting a fundraiser tomorrow afternoon as a way of helping out with Laberge’s goal to end the stigma surrounding mental health.

“We’re starting at 1 p.m. and going until around 9 p.m.,” said Laberge.

“It’s for anyone just like any other day, but the exciting thing is half of the profit from that day will be going towards Project Sunrise.

“We’re just trying to get the word out and hope that people come out and enjoy a round of mini-golf, and at the

File Photo end of the day, we get half the funds raised to go towards mental health.”

Less then a week after the mini-golf fundraiser, Platinum Pumpjacks, located in the Reinhart Industrial Park just west of the Lloydminster airport, is hosting a charity BBQ

with all proceeds raised going towards Project Sunrise.

“It depends on the weather, but we’re going to be having a BBQ out front in the parking lot, and if the weather isn’t great we’ll have it inside the shop,” said Laberge, who works for Platinum.

“The BBQ will go from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.”

Cans of pop will be available to complement hamburgers, smokies, and chips.

Make sure to keep an eye on upcoming editions of the Meridian Source for updates on events leading up to the walk.

Border City arrest linked to murder charges MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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A sixth person was arrested and charged in relation to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation.

On August 6, at the request of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit North, Lloydminster RCMP arrested Soaring Eagle Whitstone of Onion Lake Cree Nation at a residence in Lloydmin-

ster in relation to the homicide investigation of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.

Whitstone, 33, has been charged with the following: – 1st Degree Murder, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code; – Kidnapping, contrary to Section 279(1.1) (b) of the Criminal Code; – Improperly inter-

f e r i ng w i th a h u ma n body, contrary to Section 182(b) of the Criminal Code; and – The f t of a motor vehicle, contrary to Section 333.1 of the Criminal Code.

Whitestone will make her next court appearance on August 8, in North Battleford Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m.

Investigators are anticipating more arrests.

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Mount Joy on cruise control GEOFF LEE

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Mount Joy Snow Resort is experiencing one of the quietest summers in years for maintenance as cows roam the slopes.

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Maintenancewise we didn’t get enough skiing in last year to spend a bunch of effort on maintenance.

Everything was in pretty good shape.

Resort president Dean Peters attributes the downtime to this year’s short ski season thanks to unseasonably warm and cold spells.

“Maintenance-wise we didn’t get enough skiing in last year to spend a bunch of effort on maintenance. Everything was in pretty good shape,” said Peters.

Warm weather delayed the opening to Jan. 12 and wiped out the season finale on March 24 while frigid temperatures closed the hill on Jan. 19 and Feb. 24.

There is some work to be done, however,

File Photo after the resort board meets on Sept. 10 with the expansion of snowmaking coverage top of the list.

“We’ve been discussing putting in a couple of risers,” said Peters, who notes the infrastructure is there in the water line running to the top of the hill.

“We just have to bolt on with them so we can push water to the north and south of the T-bar.”

There is a power generator sited permanently at the top of the hill that runs the snow cannons.

The resort is still hoping someone will donate a second generator to power snow cannons part way down the hill.

“That’s a work in progress,” said Peters, who added the resort

got a lot of natural snow this past season, although it was too cold to enjoy it.

“On the days when it’s -25C, the snow is not really slippery,” he said.

Peters says they just got enough ski days in to get through ski school classes, but the premature spring melt killed planned races.

Peters says this is time for summer pursuits right now, but he expects as soon as people get back to school and from holidays, resort staff will start looking forward to winter.

The fall seasonal agenda includes a divisional meeting of Canada West Ski Areas Association at Snow Valley Resort in Edmonton Sept. 24-25.

“We might send some

people there to see what’s going on in the industry this year,” he said.

Peters has also decided not to seek re-election in October after two years as president, but he will continue to be a member of the ski patrol.

His plate is full as the new fire chief in Marshall with Legacy Regional Protective Services.

“I’d just as soon get back to the working part of it as opposed to the managing part of it,” said Peters, who has no regrets.

“It’s been good and I’ve enjoyed it. I want to give somebody else the opportunity. I am looking forward to having a couple of weekends in the winter for some snowmobiling.”

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Quesada opening draws crowd GEOFF LEE

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A two-day grand opening of the new Quesada Burritos & Tacos restaurant in Lloydminster had the aura of a Mexican jumping bean funhouse.

The restaurant located next to OPA! of Greece in the Lloydminster Shopping Centre was hyperactive with energized customers eager to sample a free regular-sized burrito last Thursday and Friday.

Customers could also upgrade their order to large for just $3 or the extra large burrito called the big ass for $5.

The Lloydminster Quesada franchise is

owned by newcomer Tejus Rana, a 28-yearold entrepreneur from Winnipeg.

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I think the success has been twofold. One is the strength of our team and the customer service they have been able to provide to the residents of the community of Lloydminster.

He says he is originally from India, but he likes Mexican food.

“When I first tasted Quesada—like, you can actually taste the freshness,” he said.

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Tejus Rana the owner of Quesada Burritos & Tacos Restaurant in the Lloydminster Shopping Centre gave a thumbs up before the start of a two-day grand opening Aug.1-2. Quesada is next door to OPA! of Greece that opened earlier this summer.

“When you try it you’ll see what I mean.

I liked it and I was looking for something and I reached out to Quesada.”

Rana says the Canadian-based business gave him an option in Alberta and he liked the Lloydminster location best of all.

“I like Lloyd; it’s a pretty good town, really nice people, really friendly people,” he said.

The store held a soft opening on June 19 with the hiring of about 10 employees and business has been good since then.

“We have so many repeat customers already who come every second day,” said Rana at the start of the grand opening.

The menu offers everything from burritos and tacos, quesadillas, tortilla salads, nachos and side orders to a kids’ menu and all kinds of toppings.

Rana says the key selling point for customers is the freshness concept.

“We make everything in-house—our salsas, guacamole— and we marinade all the meats ourselves and make rice every

morning and beans fresh every day,” he said.

Rana says the most popular menu item so far is the spicy chicken burrito.

Quesada is also offering wild cod burritos as a limited time offer this summer.

Akum Virk, a franchise field consultant from Calgary, was excited to attend the grand opening of the 112th store in Canada and help out behind the counter too.

“It’s very successful, a very good opening.

People in Lloydminster are amazing peo-

ple and they’ve really supported Quesada,” said Virk.

“Basically everything here is baked fresh in-house. We don’t use any preservatives except our cheese.”

He went on to say they even make their own marinade instore.

The franchise company was founded in Toronto in 2004 by Canadian software developer Steve Gill.

When Gill lived in Denver – home of 667 Mexican restaurants – he discovered a passion for burritos and the rest is history.

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CPCA to roar through Turtleford very fast as drivers, outrides, and their teams take this last step before the CPCA Championship next weekend right here in the Border City.

Admission this weekend at the gate is $20 per day or $50 for a three-day pass. Chil-

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Brad McMann leads his unit out of the barrels during the eighth heat of the Turtleford Derby last August.

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Still looking for something fun to do this weekend without breaking the bank?

Well, you’re in luck because the secondlast weekend of Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) racing comes roaring through Turltleford for the Co-op CPCA Turtleford Derby.

The weekend of events will feature everything from a tradeshow at the community centre from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, trackside beer

gardens, live entertainment featuring One Cent Melon in the beer gardens on Saturday, and of course, three days of action-packed, heart-pounding chuckwagon racing.

There will also be a free pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning from 8 11 a.m. presented by the Turtleford Co-op, and a Summer Cattle Show on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Ag Grounds.

Saturday night’s cabaret is also something not to be missed.

This year’s championship truck is still

anyone’s with only 144 points separating the top 10 drivers.

The current top three drivers going into race weekend are Todd Baptiste with 753, Ray Mitsuing with 704, and Kris Molle with 674.

This will also be your second last chance to see “The Chief” Ray Mitsuing in the hot seat, as he must retire after this season at the age of 65-years-young.

Ray’s son and last year’s CPCA champion, Dale Mitsuing, is nipping at the heels of Molle only two points back with 672, and Jamie Laboucane

is right on Dale’s tail with 671.

If the weekend forecast is accurate, spectators should be in for some great racing weather, with some cloud coverage expected to roll in on championship Sunday.

Looking at outrider standings, your top five going into the weekend are Kale Lajeunesse with 4,380 points, Tyler McKenzie with 4,362, Cody Hodgson with 4,176, Tyler Whitehead with 4,076.5, and Basil Mosquito with 3,323.

Racing should be action-packed and

dren 12-years-old and younger get in for free.

Make sure to check next week’s edition of the Meridian Source for CPCA finals weekend previews and updates on standings going into the finals.

Don’t miss the action!

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Leave it to Weaver Is it cruelty if the animal truly loves it?

EDITOR Taylor Weaver

First off I would like to own up to a mistake in the headline of my column last week.

I wrote “Blink or you’ll bloody miss it!” but was quickly reminded by a family member who likes to keep up with what’s going on in my life through my writing that the expression is in fact “Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.”

Whoops ... thanks to my biggest fan!

What I have on my mind this week may be month-old news as far as headlines go, but it’s got some timeliness in regards to upcoming local events.

I’m talking chuckwagon racing.

The Turtleford Derby is this weekend and the CPCA finals take over Halstead Downs and the Border City next weekend.

This is an exciting time for local residents, chuckwagon rac-

ing fans and anyone and everyone involved in the sport.

I’ve been in Lloyd for five years and attended races every year, and most years I’ve ventured back to the barns to get some behind-the-scenes photos and stories for the paper. What can I say about those involved in the sport?

They love what they do!

The Calgary Stampede wrapped up on July 14 and made national headlines when it came to the chuckwagon races, as a total of six horses died competing in this year’s races.

The annual event has faced almost yearly backlash from animal rights advocates to ban chuckwagon racing due to the number of horses killed for years, and I get why, because animals are dying.

But, here’s my opinion, let the thoroughbreds run.

These animals were bred to run and the majority, if not all wagon-racing horses, are retired race horses bought by chuck-

wagon drivers and saved from slaughter.

There are a number of news stories and opinionated articles currently circulating the Internet that talk about how much work goes into the care and love of these animals behind the scenes from race fans.

They also talk about how they are treated like family and eat their meals before their drivers do ... this is all true and I have seen it with my own two eyes at the barns in Lloydminster.

This topic might be a moot point by now, but with the CPCA finals just around the corner, I thought I would vent this a bit.

The last thing I have to add on the subject is this, and really think about this one ... if you’re sitting at home and watching TV and one of those Sarah McLachlan animal cruelty commercials comes on followed by a World Vision commercial for starving children around the world, which has more of an emotional impact on you? I’d love to know.

Letters to the Editor We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be 500 words or less. A name and daytime phone number is required for verification. Priority will be given to letters exclusively written for the Meridian Source. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, brevity, spelling, grammar, punctuation and libel. Unsigned letters will not be published. Use of pseudonyms will only be allowed in special circumstances, at the discretion of the editor and the publisher, and only if the author’s identity is known to the editor. Publication of a letter does not imply endorsement by the Meridian Source. Send to taylor@meridiansource.ca

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Leeway from Lloyd: Can’t stomach plant burgers STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Plant-based meat is the new beef, just as orange somehow became the new black, while age 70 could be the new 60.

Just about everywhere you go, fast-food chains are offering plant-based substitute food that apparently looks and tastes like real meat.

Sorry, but I am not jumping on the taste bandwagon as the word plant gets stuck in my throat while my mind associates it with a dandelion or a daffodil.

Could weeds be the next lawn garden plants?

Really, the folks selling this processed alternative to meat need to get rid of the word

plant-based in marketing to make it edible for me.

I can’t eat crickets either for the same reason my stomach and mind are linked. It’s also like powdered milk versus real milk and fake sugar sweetener.

I have bought meatless chicken with the appetizing word gourmet on the label.

Back in the 80s, I sort of got o n the n atural f ood s band wagon after buying the New York Times natural food cookbook and I made all kinds of recipes, but it didn’t last long.

I did get into making some ridiculous millet burgers stuck together by peanut butter and onions, but millet is a grain, not a plant.

Maybe a better marketing term for the plant-based stuff would be health-burgers or skinny-burgers—anything but

plant-based will do.

How about crop-based burgers? At least then I would get the idea this could be a pulse crop food like beans or lentils that I could sink my teeth into while supporting farmers.

Some restaurants are shying away from a plant-based food fearing it’s too processed to be healthy food or too costly to procure.

I d o n’t mi nd t h e al t e rna tive being on the market, but I won’t be a consumer. Sure vegans are lapping up the stuff up and good on them.

Should I dare have one over for dinner?

I can offer them a peanut butter-based millet burger downed with water fresh from the tap. Or maybe they would like a taste of my ketone recovery mix fobbed off as the next chocolate milk!

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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 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 & FRIDAY — 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. (Fri) We’re on Facebook.

EVERY THURSDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City Farmer’s M a r ke t t a k e s p lac e every Thursday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m.

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 Tues-

Passport to YLL

days 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.

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 information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780-871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave. WORLD WAR WOMEN From June 29 until Sept.

20 the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre is pleased to present their stories in the special exhibition, World War Women.

Divided into four thematic zones, World War Women uses artifacts, images, audiovisuals and archival materials to delve into the personal stories of Canadian women during the World Wars. Visitors will meet women from volunteer organizations, wartime workplaces and branches of the military — such as Joan Arnoldi and Mary Plummer, who founded the Canadian Field Comforts Commission; Ada Sylvester, who worked at the Canadian Car and Foundry plant in present-day Thunder Bay, Ontario; and photographer Lorna Stanger of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service. The exhibition also includes the stories of some of the more than 100,000 grieving wives, mothers and sisters who lost loved ones during the wars. Together, these stories paint a picture of how women’s lives and social roles were transformed in wartime. Their

To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147 experiences forged a new understanding of women’s capabilities, both within society and within themselves.

AUG. 8 LATE NIGHT DATE NIGHT Join the Lloydminster Outdoor Pool and watch the movie “Couples Retreat,” play games, win prizes and eat free popcron! Events goes from 9:30 - 11 p.m.

Bring your own chair or blanket as seating is limited.

Pre-sale tickets are available now at the Bioclean Aquatic Centre. Pre-sale tickets: 2 for $16, at the door $10 a ticket. Ages: 18+.

AUG. 14 – CLIMB THRU TIME FUNDRAISER The Climb Thru Time Museum in Paradise Valley is hosting their second annual bbq and movie night FUN-raiser on Aug. 14 from 5 - 11 p.m. There will be face painting, wagon rides, and more.

AUG. 15 – WHIST TOURNEY The Legacy Centre is hosting a Whist Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 15. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost to play is $10 and $10 for lunch. Everyone welcome! Call Legacy Centre for more info at 780-875-4584.

AUG. 16 – CHARITY BBQ On Aug. 16, Border City Furniture, 4817 50 Avenue, will be hosting a Charity BBQ from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to The Lloydminster Citizens on Patrol, whose member’s are concerned citizens who want to make their community a better and safer place for all by their will-

ingness to aid and support the RCMP in reducing c rime i n o u r c o mmu nity. We are proud to provide hamburgers, smokies, beverages and even RIBS ON A BUN! Cost is purely by donation, so please give generously to help such a great organization!

AUG. 17 – CHUCKWAGON CABARET Brought to you by the Border Tribal Council, the Roots and Boots Chuckwagon Cabaret will he held at the Stockade Convention Centre on Aug. 17 with music from Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, Colin Raye with special guest The Dirt Rich Band. Tickets: $45 in advance, $55 at the door.

Available Lloyd Ex office, Lammle’s, and online.

AUG. 21 – PUBNITE Pubnite at the Legacy Centre is being hosted on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m. and supper served at 6 p.m. then more dancin’ to the tunes of Memory Lane.

Admission is $15/person at the door. All Members and guests Welcome! For more info phone Legacy office at 780-875-4584.

AUG. 22 – CRIBBAGE TOURNEY The Legacy Centre is hosting a Cribbage Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 22. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost to play is $10 and $10 for lunch. Everyone welcome! Call Legacy Centre for more info at 780-8754584.

HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE The Lloydminster Healthcare Auxiliary is offering a

$600 Joan Bellward Scholarship to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into a degree nursing program, as well as a $600 Healthcare Bursary to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into health-care related fields. Applicants must reside in Lloydminster and district. Applications are available from your high school counsellor or from Wilma Bodnard at 780-8754936. Applications are due on Aug. 20.

LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL Books for Babies, Program for Moms, Dads and/ or caregivers & babies (newborn to 1 year) 4 weeks - Mondays Sept 30-Oct 28 (No class Oct 14), 10:30-11:30 a.m. OR Thursdays Oct 31-Nov 28 (No class Nov 14) 10 - 11 a.m. OR Tuesdays, Feb 4-Mar 3, 2020 (No class Feb 18) 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: No charge, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

Registration Night for English Language Programs, Monday Sept. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Community Services Building, Workshop Room, 4419 - 52 Ave. Fee: No Charge, Call 780875-5763 for any questions.

English Language Classes being offered: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 24 - Nov. 28, 7 9 p.m., Fee: No Charge, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

English Language Classes for Women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, Sept. 25 Nov. 27, 1 - 3 p.m., Learn day to day conversational English, pronunciation, reading and writing for everyday activities (work, doctor appointments, children’s school), Fee: No Charge, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Death metallers Lloyd bound

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Tech death metal band Widow’s Peak with be performing at the Sticks Billiards & Lounge the evening of Aug. 15 on their Crusty Cross Canada Tour. They will be joined in Lloyd by local metallers Ashes of Yggdrasil.

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Tech death metallers Widow’s Peak plan to rattle some windows in Lloydminster.

The Calgary-based band will crank up the volume at the Sticks Billiards & Lounge on Aug. 15 during their ongoing Crusty Cross Canada Tour.

Their self-booked summer tour is in support of their debut EP “Graceless” release in April 2018.

The band describes that album as “a jagged and angular approach to technical death metal that fuses tales of perverse vio-

lence with the sounds of chaos.”

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The band describes that album as “a jagged and angular approach to technical death metal that fuses tales of perverse violence with the sounds of chaos.”

The tour will be a musical study in Anomalism, Detherous & Evilosity—some of the groups that will

be hopping on board at various stops on the way.

Unfortunately, Saskatoon’s Skarly can’t make it to the Sticks as hoped, but that has opened the door to Lloyd’s own Ashes of Yggdrasil.

The locals have just released their own debut album “The Path” available on Bandcamp.

More information about the Lloyd tour stop can be found on Facebook.

The Widow’s Peak tour will take the band all the way to Halifax N.S. and will wrap up in Drumheller on Sept. 22.

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Making memories

PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Sharing laughter around a campfire with family and friends is only one of the many activities that make summer on the Prairies great.

Recently, we did just this when family from England visited us during their first trip to Canada.

Hoping to make their time memorable, we decided to take them to the Thunderchild First Nation pow wow.

What a fabulous celebration of tradition it was!

The singing, dancing and regalia were fantastic, and the people welcoming.

Bannock burgers were enjoyed, vibrant images of the dancers were snapped, and

everyone took home memories of this piece of Canadian heritage and truly inspiring event.

I think we all should attend a pow wow to better understand traditional Indigenous life and culture.

On other days of the visit, we went for walks, drove 4x4 style across the farm to check cattle, and kept a sharp eye peeled for wildlife.

We fed them Saskatoon pie, home-grown beef, as well as other Canadian specialties, and ended most nights seated around Bill and Linda’s fire pit, gazing at the stars.

On a side note, a mouse darted into the house during this momentous family visit.

Supplied Photo After vacuuming my ceiling, weeding the garden, tidying the house and painting a few gates (to spruce things up for their arrival) it was seriously disheartening to spy all three cats hunkered near the door, peering hopefully under the

washing machine.

DRAT! It would be hard to maintain my façade of quiet Canadian grace whilst rushing about the house whacking mice with a mop.

And of course, the presence of vermin does not lend a ringing

endorsement of one’s cleanliness.

However, in all the flurry that morning, the rodent was forgotten and when we returned that night, the cats were nonchalant about the whole affair.

They sprawled on the sofa; the picture of con-

tentment and ease. Perhaps I’d imagined it.

After a wonderful four days, with hugs and promises to visit soon, we waved goodbye to our relatives and trudged back to regular life, and work for Tom. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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Pushing the politicians on trade CAM DAHL

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There is a federal electi o n c om i ng t h i s October.

Members of Parliament and candidates are canvassing their constituents at barbeques, golf tournaments and eventually all-candidate debates.

Now is the time for farmers to push for policies that will allow agriculture to deliver economic growth.

Agriculture is a driver of the Canadian economy. Agriculture and Agri-Food give more jobs to Canadians than the auto and aerospace industries combined.

But our jobs are spread out across Canad a and not conce ntrated in big centres.

So we don’t see headlines about thousands of jobs being lost because of agriculture trade disputes.

But that is exactly

what is at risk if we don’t see a refocus of trade policy.

The last 20 years have seen a push for reduced tariffs and increased market access through broad trade agreements.

Agricultural trade liberalization has been successful for Canada.

During the last twenty years (1999-2018) earnings from farming have been on a steady upward trend.

In fact, farming cash receipts in 2018 were more than double the level in 1999.

At the same time, farmers’ utilization of agricultural safety net programs has been cut in half.

Much of agriculture’s steady economic growth has been fueled by increased trading opportunities.

That growth has spawned investment in Canadian infrastructure.

Opportunity and growth in agriculture has led to new processing in our rural communities.

A growing agricultural economy has generated new jobs in every region of Canada.

All this is under threat from protectionist policies and we need to quickly see new policy approaches and new partnerships between agriculture and governments.

What is the economic impact of growing world protectionism?

Italy was once the largest market for Canadian durum, the wheat used to make pasta.

But Italy has adopted a protectionist country of origin labelling requirements that have reduced our durum exports by about 60 per cent.

This has happened after the agricultural provisions of the Comprehensive Economic

Trade Agreement with Europe was negotiated. India was once our leading export market for pulse crops like lentils and peas.

Non-tariff and tariff trade barriers have slashed these export opportunities.

China is a potential alternative market for pulse producers, but this option comes with significant market risks.

China, a market that has taken over four million metric tonnes of canola over the last several years, has effectively closed its doors to Canadian canola.

Tenders for barley purchases from Saudi Arabia continue to specify any origin but Canada.

Phytosanitary issues with Peru threaten over one million tonnes of wheat exports.

Vietnamese concerns over weed seeds have closed that market, despite Vietnam being a partner in the Com-

prehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific

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Partnership.

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The world has changed and we need to adjust our trade policies to counter these threats.

We need our political parties to present a comprehensive approach to protecting our trading interests.

A start would be a basic acknowledgement that a new systematic approach is required to counter the new world of protectionism. We need to do more than

sign trade agreements, we need to place a priority on making sure trade agreements actually work.

Canada has been reluctant to call out our trading partners for their protectionist policies.

For example, the value chain continues to call for a World Trade Organization (WTO) challenge of Italy’s country of origin labelling provisions. China is now a full member of the WTO. Is either country living

up to their trade obligations? We need to challenge our trading partners when trade agreements are not followed.

We also need political parties to articulate clear policies that will facilitate market diversification.

This does not mean that governments should plan to hire a sales force to sell wheat or lentils or canola.

Marketing is the job of industry and exporters.

The government’s job is to create an interna-

tional regulatory environment that will minimize commercial risks.

What can the government do to minimize risks? Expanding the scientific and regulatory knowledge in our embassies and high commissions is a good way to start.

It is important to have scientific expertise in-country to quickly respond to phytosanitary and regulatory issues before they develop into a crisis.

The most recent budget allocated additional funds to the Trade Commissioner Service and this is a good first step.

Government also needs to develop a comprehensive approach to mitigating potential

non-tariff trade barriers before they arise.

This will require a significant policy pivot.

Unlike some of our trading partners (e.g., U.S.) Canada does not have a systematic approach to building the sciencebased regulatory capacity of our trading partners.

This is not currently part of the mandate of government departments or agencies. This needs to change.

This is especially true as our marketing efforts continue to diversify exports into countries with less-developed regulatory systems (e.g., Nigeria, Bangladesh).

What does this have to do with the coming election? Farmers need to be challenging candidates

and their parties to outline their plan to protect agriculture growth, investment and jobs.

Here are three questions that every candidate should face in the upcoming campaign: 1. What is your party’s comprehensive plan to deal with non-tariff trade barriers facing agriculture?

2. Will your party use our existing trade agreement to systematically challenge non-tariff trade barriers?

3. Will your party commit new resources to proactively mitigating non-tariff trade barriers before they arise?

- Cam Dahl is the President of Cereals Canada

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It was a hot day and when he appeared in the kitchen beside me late that afternoon, I wrinkled my nose.

There was a sudden whiff of something vile.

I looked around the room suspiciously and opened a few cupboard d oors t o t ake a d eep breath within.

Tom said he’d shower and help search it out. Interestingly enough, the stench left with him. While not wishing to outright tell the man he stunk,

20 years of marriage allow a certain level of forthrightness. “Hey,” I said when he returned, “That stench was you.”

We narrowed it down to his feet and then shook each boot at the door. Sure enough, out tumbled a bedraggled, decidedly flattened mouse. YIKES. The cats often drop toys into our shoes, but this took a cute game to a whole new level.

Amid peals of laughter, Aliyah and I recounted the day’s events. Tom slid-

ing clean white socks into oversized boots and ignoring a slight obstruction at the toe – dead mouse.

Tom trodding heavily throughout a 30-degree day, feet sweltering – dead mouse. Tom motoring off to Edmonton, a rodent stowaway resting lightly upon his toes – dead mouse. Poor man. And of course – poor mouse – but memories galore.

Please visit myprairiewool.com for more from Helen.

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Placing value The larch that is standing outside of our window charged its leaf and stem growing cadre with growth cells in the fall.

It will push new growth come drought or high water during the upcoming growing season.

Mother Nature holds a fascination that just will not go away.

We have always mar-

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GREEN FILE MARK & BEN CULLEN

We are looking out the window of our home office and admiring the growth that occurred on the native Canadian Larch outside.

We are reflecting on how the landscape has changed since moving into this home in the country.

It was the goal when we first moved here to take this flat-as-a-pancake field of soybeans and make something beautiful out of it.

The first step in creating the dream garden was to walk with a small sledgehammer in one hand and a broken hockey stick in the other.

Mark started at the

road and began to pace without counting – just looking at the endless field of green in front of him. He stepped high to avoid damaging the beans and arrived at what felt like a good spot to stop.

Breathlessly, he turned around and looked back at the road. A truck went by and Mark measured the noise reduction since he left the side of the road.

“This feels about right,” he thought.

“There is room here for a few trees.”

Mark drove the broken hockey stick into the ground where he stood and was instantly

excited about the prospect of honouring the land with trees and the wildlife that they would bring.

Bird song and hummingbirds would populate this piece of ground from now on.

Once the beans had been harvested, the hockey stick provided the mark for the planting of a 600 tree native cedar hedge; straight as a die and one meter high.

After the hedge was planted, the trees arrived.

Some we planted by hand.

We remember chaining some deciduous trees whose root mass was held together with a wire basket and dragging them one by one across the property behind an old pickup truck.

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velled at the ability of a hummingbird to fly from our yard to somewhere in Brazil and back again each year.

A tree will stand in the same place for its entire life and never whimper or stray from its roots even once.

During that time, it will cast cooling shade, convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and who knows, maybe someone

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will cut it down when its life is over and use the parts for firewood or to mill into lumber to build a house.

L E A F ( L o c a l Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) has determined that the economic benefits of a single tree is over $160,000 over its lifetime.

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Tax exemption applications for non-profit organizations due Sept. 30

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Lloydminster nonprofit organizations have until Sept.30, to apply for property tax exemptions.

Non-profit organizations must meet the following criteria to qualify for a property tax exemption: • Facility must be described in Section 314 of the Lloydminster Charter and meet the qualifications and conditions of the Community Organizations Property Tax Exemption Regulation.

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At that rate, we have more than 32 million dollars worth of trees on the property.

The more that we learn about trees, the

• Funds of the organization must be used for the purposes of the organization and not for the benefit of the organization’s directors or employees.

• The property must be able to meet specified accessibility and timeof-use requirements.

• Property must be owned or leased by a non-profit organization.

• Unrestricted more than 70 per cent of the time.

• Charitable and benevolent purpose that benefits the public for at least 60 per cent of the

time that the property is in use.

• Unrestricted access by race, culture, ethnic origin, religious belief, property ownership, unreasonable fees or other membership requirements.

• The property cannot be used in operation of a professional sports franchise.

Exemptions may only be approved for a maximum of a threeyear period, after this time period has expired a new application is required.

Non-profit orga-

nizations that were approved for a threeyear exemption in 2017 will not be required to reapply.

If a non-profit organization purchases a property after the deadline for submission,

they may still submit an application and it will be at Council’s discretion to approve an exemption for the portion of the year that the non-profit organization owned the property.

Applications and

attachments may be emailed to taxes@lloydminster.ca or mailed to City Hall at 4420 50 Avenue Lloydminster, AB/ SK, T9V 0W2.

For more information please visit lloydminster.ca/exemptions.

more we appreciate their ‘pricelessness.’

After hammering the hockey stick into the ground and planting the cedars, Mark got to work on creating a path sys-

tem, planning out the hummingbird and butterfly gardens, songbird meadows, vegetable garden and of course the chicken coop.

It was a year after the

hockey-stick experience that we finally paced off the land that Mark had carved off the farm and discovered that he had created a 10-acre garden.

Mark Cullen is an

expert gardener, author, broadcaster, tree advocate and Member of the Order of Canada. His son Ben is a fourth-generation urban gardener and

graduate of the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University in Halifax. Follow them at markcullen.com, @ markcullengardening, and on Facebook.

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All Saints’ Parish, Lashburn WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

Historically, 1949 was a year of many new beginnings and celebrations around the world.

Lego blocks and the Candy Land board game were introduced to the public.

The Emmy Awards debuted. The Zamboni was invented and the Toronto Maple Leafs won the coveted Stanley Cup against Detroit.

Newfoundland joined Canada as the 10th province.

Closer to home, the All Saints’ Church in Lashburn celebrated its 40th anniversary and published a commemorative booklet of its history.

Folks in the village of Lashburn and sur-

rounding area originally held church worship in their own homes.

Rev. George Exton Lloyd travelled from Lloydminster to occasionally lead the services; otherwise they were led by members of the congregation.

Services were moved to the small Mission Hall which was built in 1904 on A.B. Klombies farm.

This building was moved in 1905 to the new townsite.

Lashburn was settled by the Barr Colonists in 1903, many of whom were Anglican.

The railway came through in 1905, the townsite and name were chosen; the rest is history in the making.

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Originally, this church and the vicarage which soon followed were a result of very generous funds from local businessman, Mr. James Morrison Bruce of Tighnduin Farm.

Fittingly, the first brick building to be built on this townsite was All Saints’ Church.

The anniversary celebration began with Holy Communion in the morning, followed by a special afternoon service and reception.

Its name means “the parent parish and all out-point congregations.”

This cathedral-like parish was also undergoing a renovation of sorts during this time.

Originally, this church and the vicarage which soon followed were a result of very generous funds from local business-

man, James Morrison Bruce of Tighnduin Farm.

These funds led to numerous accomplishments affecting the welfare of many others in the area.

A Lloydminster brick manufacturer, Mr. Gee was contracted to build the church with a completion date for the end of 1908.

A Barr Colonist, Rev. W. H. English, would be in charge of the parish and many were to follow his lead.

Its dedication service was held in early 1909.

A name often appearing in Lashburn history is that of Miss

File Photo Laura Sisley.

Amongst her numerous community contributions, she played the organ for many years.

Laura selflessly dedicated her life to serving others and helping pioneer folks.

She was the epitome of a highest form of community spirit.

Many who knew her said she was a saint.

There are various historical stories noted in the anniversary booklet but the following is an appropriate summary of the significance of this parish.

“All Saints,’ Lashburn is the mother of a large family and to

quote an old nursery rhyme, she has so many children she doesn’t know what to do.”

Their extended family included neighbouring churches in the district of which each “are little gems in their beauty and in each there is a faithfully body of worshippers.”

Early communities were often defined by their churches.

Folks saw this need as settlements developed and grew on the western prairie.

They celebrated each achievement together knowing that each one led toward their future.

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Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who made the

1ST ANNUAL PAR 3 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT such a success!

$45,000 WAS RAISED

Denture & Implant Center

REFRIGERATION

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Masters Lloydminster

AUTO REPAIR

"a trusted Husky partner"

VEIKLE Border City Concrete

Mount Joy Ski Resort Lloyd Lanes Sport Chek Safeway Nelson Lumber Remax

Ram Printing ADM Art and Soul Bill Foster Harris Electric St. John’s Ambulance

agro

cut knife & lloydminster

inc.

Border City Furniture Home Depot Boundary RV Lloyd Lock & Key Sangster’s Lloyd Mall

Chatter’s Relay Distributors Tidy Box Kathy’s Greenhouse Midwest Communication Dr. Wetmore

Tim Horton’s Extreme Auto Bumper To Bumper Midway Distributors Hancock Petroleum Inc. Amigo Leather

Three Trees Tap & Grill Bluewave Energy Kal Tire Novlans Kubota K&S Power Tongs Cliff Rose For Clothes

Topco Oil Site Products Ltd Gold Horse Casino Culligan Boundry RV Lloyd Lock and Key Canadian Brewhouse

CIBC Xtreme Auto Relay Distributing City Lock (Wendall McKeller) Greg Cooper

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Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who made the

1ST ANNUAL PAR 3 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT such a success!

$45,000 WAS RAISED

Denture & Implant Center

REFRIGERATION

 (2010) LTD.



Exhaust

Masters Lloydminster

AUTO REPAIR

"a trusted Husky partner"

VEIKLE Border City Concrete

Mount Joy Ski Resort Lloyd Lanes Sport Chek Safeway Nelson Lumber Remax

Ram Printing ADM Art and Soul Bill Foster Harris Electric St. John’s Ambulance

agro

cut knife & lloydminster

inc.

Border City Furniture Home Depot Boundary RV Lloyd Lock & Key Sangster’s Lloyd Mall

Chatter’s Relay Distributors Tidy Box Kathy’s Greenhouse Midwest Communication Dr. Wetmore

Tim Horton’s Extreme Auto Bumper To Bumper Midway Distributors Hancock Petroleum Inc. Amigo Leather

Three Trees Tap & Grill Bluewave Energy Kal Tire Novlans Kubota K&S Power Tongs Cliff Rose For Clothes

Topco Oil Site Products Ltd Gold Horse Casino Culligan Boundry RV Lloyd Lock and Key Canadian Brewhouse

CIBC Xtreme Auto Relay Distributing City Lock (Wendall McKeller) Greg Cooper

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A test of strength for a good cause

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source Top left: Matthew Fox, left, defeated Billy Noteht in a super heavyweight arm wrestling clash during a fundraiser at Battle River Ranch Camp south of Lloydminster on Saturday.

Top right: Riley Miller, left, from the Lloydminster Armbenders, demonstrates his winning technique with fellow member Sheldon Short prior to competition at Battle River Ranch Camp.

Bottom: Former world masters arm wrestling champ Doug Rue, left, put on a clinic with Bernie Walker, right. Trophies were awarded to even winners. Both guys hail from Red Deer.

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Incentive program boosts oil and gas in Sask MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Government of S a s k a tch e w a n i nt r oduced the Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII), a versatile new incentive program designed to enhance Saskatchewan’s competitiveness in oil and gas development by enabling increased value-added processing and infrastructure capacity.

Gibson Energy Inc., which operates a facility in Moose Jaw, is the first successful applicant for the OGPII. The incentive will support oil and gas producers and value-added companies to grow and generate more value from their operations in the province.

OGPII can also be used to support improved greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management projects in the sector.

“Establishing functional, practical incentives through collaboration with our stakeholders is how we attract investment, create jobs and support long-term sustainable growth in Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry,” Premier Scott Moe said.

“This incentive will help the sector increase throughput capacity and grow value-added processing, while overcoming operational challenges associated with effectively managing emissions.”

“Today’s announcement highlights the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors to help drive investment and growth across the province,” Gibson Energy’s Chief Administrative Officer Sean Wilson said.

“As a proud member of the Moose Jaw community for nearly twenty years, we would like to recognize the Government of Saskatchewan for offering programs such as the OGPII to help businesses strengthen their ties to the province and to continue to create jobs throughout

Saskatchewan.”

Gibson Energy’s existing Moose Jaw operation consists of a heavy crude oil processing facility that produces a variety of refined products including distillate and asphalt.

“Being a part of Gibson Energy’s debottlenecking project was very impactful for us at Right Choice,” said Trevor Hagerman of Right Choice Energy Services Inc. “It allowed us to provide new opportunities for over 40 local employees and subcontractors, who came together as a team and completed this project with zero incidents.

We are all proud to have been part of such a successful project.”

The expansion, completed on June 29, will increase throughput capacity by approximately 30 per cent— from 17,000 barrels per day to 22,000 barrels per day—with no increase in GHG emis-

sions, ultimately reducing the facility’s emissions per barrel of oil processed by approximately 20 to 25 per cent.

The incentive provides successful applicants with a 15 per cent transferrable royalty credit, applied to eligible costs directly related to an eligible greenfield or brownfield project.

In order to be eligible, a project must be a refinery, an upgrading facility, a gas commercialization project or other value-added facilities, including helium processing, petrochemicals and carbon capture, storage, and utilization for enhanced oil recovery, or a value-added project.

It must result in a significant increase in processing capacity, and have a minimum of $10 million in eligible costs.

This incentive has a royalty credit cap of $75 million per project and a total program credit cap of $300 million in royalty credits.

OGPII aligns with the

File Photo goals of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Methane Action Plan, which is part of Prairie Resilience: A Made-inSaskatchewan Climate

Change Strategy.

For complete details on the incentive, please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/ agriculture-natural-

resources-and-industry/oil-and-gas/oil-andgas-incentives-crownroyalties-and-taxes/ oil-and-gas-processinginvestment-incentive.

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Moving on ...

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

I got fired this week.

It doesn’t happen to me often, but sometimes you simply can’t avoid it.

There are times when nothing you can do or say will change the client’s mind.

In this case, I don’t blame them; you see, we had been trying for five years to sell their property.

That’s a longer relationship than most marriages these days!

So, I didn’t argue, and let them go peaceably. It was the right thing to do even if I don’t like admitting defeat.

We had come so close to selling their property too, with an accepted offer on it the week before the oil price crash hit in late 2014.

The buyer saw what

was happening in the economy and said goodbye, even forfeiting his deposit.

The seller could have sued the buyer for specific performance, but it seemed unlikely that would prove successful in court.

Little did we know then how long this recession would last.

They need it sold, and a fresh start is indicated. I wish them the best outcome.

Realtors are selfemployed. We make our living from brokering transactions and providing consulting services.

Every listing or purchase agreement is like starting in a new workplace, many times not knowing the “employer” all that well.

Some don’t tell you

the whole truth or try to impose their values on you.

Those jobs I soon quit. Life is too short to associate with people who make you uncomfortable.

Others grow on you.

They share their goals and challenges, hopes and dreams. Trust is gradually built. Even friendship.

All healthy relationships have trust as a base.

I have learned so much in the past 15 years about people and their motivation.

There had been many good moments, and some not so.

When I drive by a house, I sold to a firsttime homebuyer and they are making it shine, I think of the time we spent looking at properties then working through that first big transaction of their life.

Or watching a young farmer improve a quarter of land we success-

fully bid on, making it produce better than anyone before him.

But also I remember too many times young couples have informed me they were divorcing and needed their house sold.

Or a husband and wife sitting on a couch, holding hands, while telling me he or she is dying of cancer.

I never know what the next phone call or appointment might bring but I feel honoured to be invited to help for as long as those calling feel comfortable in working with me.

We won’t always be successful, but it won’t be for the lack of effort.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and can be reached at 780-8082700, through www. vernmcclelland.remax. ca or by following on Facebook @LloydminsterMidwest Group.

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Last week, the Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) Dustin Duncan announced that WSA is again transitioning the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) to the Flood Damage Reduction Program (FDRP) for the remainder of the 20192020 fiscal year.

Beginning August 1, the transition moves from the emergency focus toward long-term flood mitigation projects.

Applications from municipalities will be accepted until September 15, 2019.

“The Water Security Agency is pleased to once again provide long-term flood mitigation measures for highrisk communities,” Duncan said.

“These measures help address emergencies before they arise, as opposed to temporary and reactive activities that stretch a community’s capacity in an emergency.”

Last year, 16 communities participated in the program.

At no cost, each com-

munity received technical investigations into their long-term flood damage risk issues.

A total of seven communities undertook mitigation works and received funding from the FDRP. The City of Melville received $41,450 in funding support from the FDRP to undertake the engineering required to initiate flood protection works for their municipality.

“We are grateful to work with our provincial governing bodies as we all strive for better communities,” Director of Public Works and Planning Services, City of Melville Andrew

Fahlman said.

“This support is a critical step for smaller communities like ours to look into the future for flood damage reduction and prevention.”

The FDRP is anticipated to have $700,000 available in grants this year and will accept proposals in four categories from communities both urban (cities, towns and villages) and in rural municipalities (hamlets) as follows: - Hydrologic and/ or hydraulic investigations to develop risk assessments; - Flood mapping projects; - Mitigation planning, where municipalities

undertake emergency planning or potential flood damage prevention construction design; and - Structural projects, where the municipality acts as the proponent for construction of permanent flood works.

The FDRP will cover eligible costs incurred up to March 31, 2020.

Once a municipality applies to the program, the proponent must have prior WSA approval and must secure any applicable regulatory requirements to undertake work.

Eligible projects will be cost-shared on a 50/50 basis between the WSA and the proponent.

Important message for pre-harvest glyphosate ANGELA BRACKENREED SPECIAL TO THE MERIDIAN SOURCE

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Conditions at seeding this year posed many challenges that caused delayed and often uneven emergence.

As a result, we have many fields with plants at different stages of maturity and growers are wondering how to harvest these uneven fields.

As growers begin to make their pre-harvest weed control plans, the Canola Council of Canada is issuing an important reminder that glyphosate application must be carefully timed to protect the quality and marketability of the crop.

In all fields, including those with variable maturity, it is critical to wait until seed

moisture content is less than 30 per cent in the least-mature areas of the crop before applying glyphosate. Applications made before the correct stage increase the risk of unacceptable residue in the seed.

Here’s how to assess the correct stage: –By waiting until 50 to 60 per cent seed colour change in the least-mature areas of

the field, growers can be confident seed moisture will be at less than 30 per cent.

–At this stage, seeds in the main stem will be green and firm to roll in the top third of the plant, mostly brown with some speckling in the middle third, and completely brownblack in the bottom third.

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Sask AA credit rating affirmed by global ratings MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Saskatchewan’s AA credit rating, and maintained its stable outlook for the province.

When combined with the current triple A rating from Moody’s Investors Service and the AA rating from the Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS), which was confirmed in June,

S a s ka t c h e w a n m a i ntains the second-highest credit rating in the country, when ratings from the three major agencies are considered.

“It is encouraging to see another strong rating confirmed. In Saskatchewan we continue to follow a fiscal plan to balance, carefully controlling spending while continuing to invest into priority services, programs

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It is encouraging to see another strong rating confirmed. In Saskatchewan we continue to follow a fiscal plan to balance, carefully controlling spending while continuing to invest into priority services, programs and infrastructure for the people of the province.

and infrastructure for the people of the province,” Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said.

“It’s the right balance. Our most recent labour force statistics show that we’ve had 11

consecutive months of job growth – there are more people working in our province than ever before. It’s a signal that our economy is strengthening and while there is more work to do, we’re making progress.”

In affirming Saskatchewan’s rating, S&P Global Ratings states in its report that “The Province of Saskatchewan’s policy

response to the 2015 oil price collapse that included a balance of revenue and expenditure measures continues to positively affect the province’s budget performance.”

The report also notes that “decreased reliance on more volatile resource revenues, high wealth levels, and healthy cash balances also help to anchor the ratings.”

Important message for pre-harvest glyphosate cont ...

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Seeds in the outermost branches should no longer be mushy and translucent.

In addition to glyphosate timing, crops that mature unevenly can present other challenges at harvest.

Here are some important

things to consider: –Swathing remains the best and least-risky option to manage uneven maturity.

–If time allows, leaving a pod-shatter tolerant variety to dry down naturally (which means letting the less mature areas catch up) can be a suitable, cost

effective option to swathing and pre-harvest applications.

–Angela Brackenreed is a Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist. Her focus is harvest and storage. Email her at brackenreeda@canolacouncil.org.

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Border City triathletes finish Ironman challenge JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Finishing is the most important thing.

Lloydminster triathletes Ross Thompson and Terry Chaisson completed the most difficult one-day sporting event in the world late last month.

They finished the Subaru Ironman Canada competition swimming 3.8 kilomet re s th r o ug h t h e p r i stin e lakes, biking 180 km over the sea-to-sky mountains and running 42 km through the sun-drenched valleys of Whistler, B.C., on July 28.

The Ironman triathlon marked Thompson’s 13th, which qualifies the onetime marathon runner a legacy entry into the Ironman World Championships at Kailu-Kona, Hawaii. It was Chaisson’s first event and also acts as his inaugural marathon considering he never ran a 42-km race until that day.

“I’ve watched it since I was a kid,” said Chaisson, 54. “It’s on TV and you think you’d want to do something like that, but I never thought I’d be able to do it. It was probably five years ago when I started to get in shape. I was getting old and out of shape, but that’s when I ran into Ross here at the multiplex. I’ve basically just followed what he’s been doing for the last few years.”

Chaisson, who works as a production engineer at a l oc a l oil c o mp a ny , b e g an preparing for last month’s Ironman competition by entering triathlons in Lloydminster and Vermilion in those initial years of train-

ing. He moved on to Olympic distance triathlons of 1,500metre swims, 40-km bike rides and 10-km runs two summers ago before completing a Half Ironman last year.

It took Chaisson an hour and 10 minutes to finish the 3.8-km swimming event, seven hours to pass through th e b ikin g p o rtio n of t he Subaru Ironman Canada competition and five-anda-half hours to run the final 42 kilometres to the finish line. He noted the swimming portion proved the easiest part, while facing that first 40-minute ascent on Callaghan Mountain may have been the most daunting.

“It was hard for me because biking uphill is not my best thing,” he said.

“And, we don’t have a lot of hills in Lloydminster to practise on.”

Thompson, 60, said there are plenty of moments during the race when questions about why you’re out there and how can you possibly complete it pop into your head. He said the secret is to just keep those negative thoughts to a minimum, slug your way through the challenges and keep focusing on the finish line.

“I’ve had some really good races and I’ve had some challenging ones,” said Thompson, a maintenance manager for Husky Energy.

“This year was a bit of a challenge on the run, but Terry and I had a little chat halfway through, kicked each other in the butt and away we went. I would say each year is different and it really matters on the weather.”

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Ross Thompson, left, and Terry Chaisson completed the Subaru Ironman Canada event at Whistler, B.C., late last month.

It took Thompson an hourand-a-half in the water, sixand-a-half hours on the bike and another six hours of running to finish the Ironman.

He said participants are allowed to take breaks between and during events, but they’re only given 17 hours to complete the course and the clock is always ticking.

“I was just concerned with finishing,” said Chaisson.

“Having never done it and being my first one, I wanted to finish. So, that was my main concern. I just paced myself and made sure I had energy left.”

There’s a group of about

10 to 12 people who train together year round in Lloydminster that they lean on for inspiration, note d Thompson.

A few of them are marathon runners, some are cyclists and a couple are triathletes. They range in age from teenagers to seniors and all come in with different abilities, he added, but they all start at the same time and hold each other accountable.

As Ironman competitors, Chaisson and Thompson complete two workouts a day six days a week focusing on swimming, cycling and running with a bit of strength

training and stretching worked in. They’re welcoming two additional Border City members to the Ironman community in 2020 and are always looking for more.

“Starting in January, we’re moving right through to the end of July,” said Thompson. “It’s week in and week out. There are little breaks every now and again because you get a little injury here or there. But, you try to minimize those and catch them as early as you can. Consistency is the key. Every weekend it’s doing a little bit more and a little bit more. And, with more people involved, it makes it a lot easier.”

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Sonics ready to compete at Legion nationals JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A couple of Split City Sonics will test themselves against the best this nation has to offer on the Canadian East Coast this weekend.

Sonics athletes Jenna

McFadyen and Gracie Anderson will run in the Legion National Championships at Sydney, N.S., this Friday to Sunday.

McFadyen will participate in the 3,000metre race and

2,000-m steeplechase, while Anderson is looking to gain a place atop the podium in the 100-m and 200-m dash events.

“I want to compete in Legions just to see how well I can do,” said Anderson, 16, who is entering her first Legion National Championships. “It’s to compare myself to the best in Canada and to strive for my personal best.”

Anderson is heading into nationals fresh off a PB in both her 100-m and 200-m races at the Sherwood Park Track Classic club provincial championships late last month.

The Paradise Valley product earned a spot on the Alberta track and field team, and subsequent berth at Legions, by running the qualifying time in the Caltaf Track Classic at Calgary during the middle of June.

“I’ve been improving, so I just want to compete,” she said. “I did better at provincials this year than last and realized I wanted to do more.”

McFadyen, 16, is set to compete in her third Legion National Championships. She captured a silver medal in steeplechase and a bronze in the 3,000-m race at Brandon, Man., last summer.

The Team Saskatch-

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Split City Sonics athletes Gracie Anderson, left, and Jenna McFadyen will compete at the Legion National Championships in Sydney, N.S., this weekend.

ewan athlete scored a personal best in her steeplechase race in the five-day qualifying camp at Regina early last month. She bested that mark and picked up another PB running the 3,000-m during the Tri-Provincial Champi-

onships a week later.

“My races should have 19 and 21 (competitors), 21 being the 3K, which are pretty big races compared to other years,” said McFadyen, who calls Maidstone home.

“Legions go in waves

of excitement with working yourself up about the race, so it’s a lot of stress. But, it’ll help having that (Team Saskatchewan) camp before. Now I know the whole team and that will make it a lot more fun.”

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Was sleep a factor in the Raptors’ win?

SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

Should a good night’s rest be on the minds of athletes?

Apparently, yes.

And it should be front and centre.

If today’s basketball, hockey, volleyball and football players don’t start getting eight hours of sleep each night to heart soon, they’re going to find themselves chasing opponents who do.

According to a recent article on TSN. com, the Toronto Raptors made sleep education a major part of their training regime this past season.

It started with the players taking a fourday sleep class last summer.

The best ways of getting to sleep, such as drinking warm milk or counting sheep, weren’t a part of the course.

Neither was the top position for sliding away, but laying on your side in a semi-fetal pose does seem to work for me if you’re looking for something.

The lesson plan taught the benefits of a good night’s sleep, how much is too much or too little and where to find it on a busy schedule.

It was geared toward both the players and management with the latter finding out when the best times to travel for an away game are and what situations produced the right reasons for spending the night.

The idea of sleep affecting a team’s performance has come up in my questioning to coaches before.

The answer usually goes that the athletes were prepared no matter the circumstances, but once in

a while a coach will admit that maybe they should have left the day before an afternoon away game as opposed to the morning of.

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Something that can be controlled by an athlete is the amount of rest they get on an almost nightly basis. But, the TSN article does note that an optimal sleep’s length depends on what works for the person in question.

Bus legs are a familiar refrain in minor sports.

However, lowering costs do play a factor and saving money by

having 20 or so athletes travel on a gameday instead of spending a night in a hotel plays an important role in making the team viable.

Something that can be controlled by an athlete is the amount of rest they get on an almost nightly basis.

But, the TSN article does note that an optimal sleep’s length depends on what works for the person in question.

I can get by, no problem, on about six hours of sleep.

I can also function off of four and strive on eight hours or more.

Of course, I’m not an athlete bringing my body to the brink of exhaustion on a daily basis.

Yet, I do enjoy a nice long walk rewarded with, if possible, an ice cream cone at the end.

The unscientific way

of measuring your optimal sleep length is simply catching eight hours of shuteye and trying to notice if you feel a bit drowsy after lunch.

If you do, then try it with eight-and-a-half hours of sleep and so on.

I don’t remember reading much about the optimal sleep intake’s effect on an

athlete’s performance growing up. It seemed to be about who was the biggest and toughest instead of the most alert.

But, times change I guess.

The Raptors bought into the idea this past season and they did pretty well, so it should probably translate to minor sports too.

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Rebels athletes, from left, Presley Daschuk, Haley Wickham-Cross and Landon Daschuk are three of 57 local swimmers who will compete at the Alberta Summer Swimming Association regional finals in Edmonton this weekend.

Rebels swim to provincials JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A record number of Lloydminster Rebels swim club athletes are attempting to earn a berth at the Alberta Summer Swimming Association championships.

The Rebels are sending 57 swimmers to the regional finals at the University of Alberta

Aquatic Centre this Friday to Sunday.

They’ll need to place top-two or capture a wild-card spot to score a chance at winning a provincial medal at Edmonton’s Kinsmen Pool the following weekend.

“I usually go to provincials with the relay teams and we normally place second or third,” said Presley Daschuk, 12. “I’m hoping to get first this year. I’m also doing pretty good individually, so I hope that I might place at some of my individual events as well.”

Presley will compete in the 50-metre, 100m, 200-m and 400-m free swim events.

Her brother, Landon, is attempting to earn a provincial berth in the 200-m, 400-m, 800-m and 1500-m free swim races.

Landon won provincial gold in 800-m free last summer and captured silver in the 200-m and 400-m events.

He’s been participating in early morning practices with the Rebels on Tuesdays and Thursdays over the past few months, while also

heading into the water at the BioClean Aquatic Centre four to six times a week on his own to get ready for these next two weekends.

“The competition is really hard,” said Landon, 16. “There are a lot of fast kids at provincials, but if you’re really prepared it doesn’t bother you as much. I remember in my first year I was not prepared and it was just a lot for me.”

Rebels coach Denise Totman said over 300 swimmers will compete at regionals this weekend. She said they’re hoping that upwards of 45 Rebels will qualify for a berth at the provincial championships.

Haley WickhamCross, 17, is looking to win her first speed swimming provincial medal this summer.

The veteran Border City Stingrays synchronized swimming club member joined the Rebels two years ago to stay in shape during the summer months, but has since fallen in love with the sport.

She’ll be competing in the 50-m, 100-m and 400-m free swim events as well as the 50-m fly at regionals.

“It’s definitely interesting to compete against other swim clubs,” said Presley. “I think when we go there it really pushes us to go farther. For me, I beat a lot of my times there racing different kids because I’m trying to keep up with them.”

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Bobcats move into first class off-ice facility JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster Bobcats have added a foundation of success off the ice to the one they’re building on it.

The Bobcats moved to a new off-ice home at 7024 56 Street this summer.

The bright and expansive space features offices, a players’ lounge, video room, an athletic therapist’s workshop and a fully-stocked gym.

Nigel Dube, head coach and general manager of the Bobcats, said they opened the team’s Performance Centre fueled by King’s Energy Group in time for their summer camp in early June.

He said they went through fitness tests in the gym and used the video room to present an overview of their organization and its expectations to the players during the camp, while past alumni and future Bobcats have taken advantage of the new facilities in the days and months since.

The Bobcats had office space before, added Dube, bu t n o t h i ng l i k e t h i s. He noted their players now

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The Lloydminster Bobcats new Performance Centre fueled by King’s Energy Group at 7024 56 Street featured office space, a players’ lounge, video room, an athletic therapist’s workspace and a fully-equipped gym.

have access to their own gym and the coaching staff has a real video room that creates opportunities to teach in dif-

ferent ways.

“The players can come here and use it as a study hall as well,” said Dube.

“Our athletic therapist has her own space here to work on players and (apply) treatment. Then there is also the

players’ lounge section of it where guys can just put their feet up, watch some TV, hang out and build that family culture that we’re looking for.”

Dube said the new facilities will present long-term cost savings for the club through its elimination of out-of-house expenses.

He noted it will also help in their recruitment of elite players to the organization and create opportunities to enhance their game so they can move on to the next level.

Change has been coming fast and furious to the Bobcats this off-season stretching from the new off-ice facilities to their dressing room renovations at the Centennial Civic Centre to the near-complete overhaul of the roster through trades and recruitment.

“It’s a whole new look, a whole different dynamic and our philosophy from years past has changed,” added Dube. “We’ve established that foundation that we want to put in play and we’ve put it in play.”

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Last week in the field: Ag report update MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Livestock producers continue to make good haying progress as 39 per cent of the hay crop is now baled or put into silage.

An additional 27 per

cent is cut and ready for baling according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Hay quality is currently rated as three per cent excellent, 52 per cent good, 34 per

cent fair and 11 per cent poor.

Hay yields have been well below normal for many producers this year and will be in short supply in several areas.

Most producers have

indicated that there will not be a second cut of hay.

Rainfall was highly varied across the province this past week, t hou gh t he moist u r e will help with filling pods and heads in the later crops.

Rainfall ranged from nil to 57 mm in the Turtleford area.

Provincially, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as two per cent surplus, 76 per cent adequate, 21 per cent short and one per cent very short.

Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as one per cent surplus, 66 per cent adequate, 29 per cent short and four per cent very short.

Crop conditions across the province are also var-

ied, with the majority of crops being in fair-togood condition.

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Provincially, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as two per cent surplus, 76 per cent adequate, 21 per cent short and one per cent very short.

Producers have indicated that some crops are in excellent condition and some remain in poor condition.

Some crops are oneto-two weeks behind in development and this may be of concern

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depending on weather at harvest time and when the first fall frost occurs.

So me e arl y - se e d e d and winter cereals crops are beginning to ripen, and desiccating pulse crops and harvest operations will be starting in the coming weeks across the province.

The majority of crop damage this week was from strong winds, hail, localized flooding, insects such as grasshoppers and aphids and a lack of moisture.

There are reports of ascochyta blight causing significant damage in chickpea crops in the south.

Producers continue with haying operations, scouting for pests and are getting ready for harvest.

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In support of the Red Tape Reduction Act, the Government of Alberta is launching the first two industry panels that will assist in identifying unnecessary red tape in key sectors of Alberta’s economy.

These panels are made up of industry leaders from across Alberta who will work to support the government’s plan to cut red tape by one-third.

They will provide feedback on the various red tape initiatives to the Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction and assist him in identifying the regulatory burdens that are holding back their respective sectors.

This process will ensure the needs of every Alberta family are met in the most

efficient and safest way possible.

The Tourism and Hospitality industry panel will hold their first meeting on August 6, and the Oil and Gas industry panel on August 8.

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Reducing regulatory burden and unnecessary processes encourages economic growth and job creation; which is of utmost importance to our government.

The panels will meet biannually and provide reports to the Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction.

“Cutting red tape is beneficial for every

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Albertan. Reducing regulatory burden and unnecessary processes encourages economic growth and job creation; which is of utmost importance to our government,” said Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction Grant Hunter.

“I am looking forward to meeting with the industry panel attendees and gaining valuable insight into each sector of Alberta’s economy. Identifying opportunities to improve how our province does business is a big win for our families and future.”

Leveraging expert advice is a key component to identifying and reducing red tape in Alberta.

In addition to the panels, input will be sought through engagement with small groups

and industry leaders outside of the industry panels.

“This work is imperative for ensuring an improved economy and associated jobs across the entire province,” said Tristan Goodman, president, Explorers and Producers Association of Canada.

“Under Minister Hunter’s excellent leadership I am confident this will be successful for industry, stakeholders and all Albertans.”

Additional panels that will be launched in the future will include industry leaders in: - Small Business - Agriculture, AgriFood, and Bio-industrial - Forestry - Construction - Manufacturing - Non-profit Along with industry panels and meetings with stakeholders, gov-

ernment continues to solicit feedback from all Albertans online at CutRedTape.Alberta.ca.

Since launching on June 24, more than 2,200 submissions have been made.

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NIELSEN: Gordon (Gordie) Nielsen.

With great sadness and thankfulness of a full life lived, we announce the passing of our loved one, Gordon Nielsen, on July 25, 2019 at 84 years of age. Gordon showed great courage and strength right up until

his end days. We will always cherish the countless, treasured memories of him. He touched the hearts of many and will be greatly missed.

Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Joan, of 63 years marriage, along with his five children, Valerie Low, John Nielsen (Leslie), Terry Nielsen (Wilma), Beverly Nielsen and Christina Nielsen-Hunter (Steve) and brother Ken Nielsen (Thelma).

Gordon was a dear grandfather to Cail (Rachel), Gavin (Jacqueline), Jordan

(Victoria), Steve (Bella), Rebecca, Jayson, Amber (Kevin), Roy, Megan, Derek, Jake (Ashley) and Angelique (Nathan). He was also a dear great-grandfather to William, Luna, Chaz, Trinity, Hayden, Cohen, Ava, Lydia and Alecks.

Gordon was pre-deceased by his parents, Hans and Phyllis, brother Norman and wife Octavia, sister Laura and husband Earl, step-mother Kathleen and Joan’s parents John and Deedie.

CARD OF THANKS The family would like

to express their heartfelt appreciation to all the kind and supportive staff at Lloydminster Hospital who cared for Gordon during his stay. A special thank you to Dr. Ackerman, Dr. O, nurses; Amy, Ronda and Melissa.

A come and go “Celebration of Life” for Gordon will be held at Marshall Legion, Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm.

In Gordon’s memory, donations can be made to the Marshall School Agricultural Program.

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HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 19 With so much going on, time is passing at lightning speed. You’ll profit from your creativity. Against all odds, a new project will soon be worth its weight in gold.

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 Even when time is in demand, perseverance and determination will help you reach your goals. At work, you’ll have to love what you do to feel like you’re in the right place for the long haul.

PISCES

February 19 – March 20 You’ll have a busy social life after organizing an event that brings people together. To your surprise, your extraordinary imagination will help you create a masterpiece.

ARIES

March 21– April 19 Time is sparse, so you’ll have no choice but to plan your activities precisely. Relinquishing some control is necessary to relieve some stress. Take the time to catch up with old friends.

CROSSWORD

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20

August 1 Answers

Allow yourself some time off before the end of the summer. You’ll need to pay close attention to details, especially if you’re planning a trip.

You’ll also find yourself letting go and having some fun, no matter the consequences.

GEMINI

May 21 – June 21 This will be an emotional time and you may find yourself going overboard. Be careful with your spending, even if you’re tempted to make impulsive purchases. Treat yourself with moderation.

ACROSS 1. “My ____ 1.

Commands to Trigger 5. Play section 8. Urge on 12. Doorway out 13. “Isn’t ____ Lovely?”

14. Fad 15. List of choices 16. Key lime ____ 17. Blunders 18. Fire starter 20. Hide-and-____ 21. Casual shoe 24. Derby or cap 26. Hole punch 27. Tire input 29. Plunders

33. Faced 34. Growl 36. ____ you kidding?

37. Love deeply 39. Sunday seat 40. Small number 41. Provoke 43. Diminish 45. Paper holder 48. Vexed 50. Circle 51. Hint 52. Tennis shots 56. Poker term 57. Tee preceder 58. Meadow bird 59. Interpret writing 60. Envision

61. Command to a dog DOWN 1. Dress bottom 2. Lumberjack’s implement 3. Come in first 4. Cram 5. Pain reliever 6. Lower jaw 7. Molars, e.g.

8. Immediately 9. Not fully cooked 10. Folklore giant 11. Roll-top, for one 19. Renter 21. Tibetan holy man 22. Had obligations to

23. Female voice 25. Wrong 28. Hip-hopper’s music 30. Dunces 31. Maple or cedar 32. Machine-stitched 35. Fall back 38. Tore 42. Wind toys 44. Retails 45. Blacken 46. The ____ Ranger 47. Little bit 49. Stand up 53. Cereal type 54. Swimsuit piece 55. Cloud’s locale

CANCER

June 22 – July 22 You’ll find yourself dressing with care for an event. You’ll invest in your image for professional or personal reasons. One thing’s for sure, you’ll want to look good in all situations.

LEO July 23 – August 22 You’ll have a mountain of urgent work to get through. You’ll be generously compensated for your efforts financially and with a big promotion. Your new lover has something to propose.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22 Your sense of esthetics will reach new heights, and you’ll create one masterpiece after another in your daily life. Your patience will pay off in one way or another. Magic will ignite in one of your relationships.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22 You may spend part of the week at home. If you have young children, you’ll have lots to do, especially with the school year starting soon. If you’re single, be prepared for a surprising encounter.

SCORPIO

October 23 – November 21 You’ll be on the move and you may be gone for longer than expected. Don’t refuse invitations from your friends; you need to blow off some steam and have fun. The sale of your home will be very profitable.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 – December 21 You’ll strive to find solutions to financial problems. Don’t hesitate to consult your friends or a professional to get the facts straight. You’ll get the financing you need to start a project.

SUDOKU August 1 Answers

Meridian Source’s Birth Announcements May you touch dragonflies & stars, dance with fairies & talk to the moon.

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May you grow up with love & gracious hearts & people who care.

Welcome to the world little one. It’s been waiting for you!

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Make Your Move!

NEW LISTINGS

NEW PRICES

7215 - 29 STREET TH

STREAMSTOWN

• 5 bed /3 bath bi-level, walking distance to lake and Bud Miller Park.

• Double attached heated garage with h/c taps & sump pump. RV parking. $

429,900

AB

MLS 64860

QUAINT & QUIET COMMUNITIES

AB

585,000

$

MLS 62877

PARADISE HILL

KITSCOTY

369,000

$

AB

MLS 64764

214,500

$

SK

MLS 63884

4218 - 56 A AVENUE TH

• Newly renovated starter or revenue condo.

• Fresh paint, engineered hardwood and beautiful backyard oasis! $

AB

TURTLEFORD

LASHBURN

165,900

MLS 64880 #3 5219 - 57TH STREET

AB

249,900

$

MLS 62742

199,999

$

SK

• Cost effective home ownership.

Two bed, two bath North Park condo with a den.

• Immediate possession available. $

MLS 64417

199,500

$

SK

LASHBURN

MLS 64255

PARADISE HILL

74,500

AB

MLS 64912

FEATURED LISTING 3106 - 55

TH

AB

200,000

$

MLS 63585

134,900

$

SK

AVENUE

MLS 63609

125,000

$

SK

PARADISE HILL

PARADISE HILL

• Four bedrooms up! Supersized two storey, tons of updates - gorgeous kitchen!

• Huge yard backing a walking path. $

MLS 63826

375,000

AB

MLS 64908

SK

$

165,000

MLS 62649

699,900

MLS 64175

AB

299,900

MLS 64095

AB

$

AB

$

125,000

$

SK

MLS 63378

$

109,900

MLS 64143

438,800

MLS 64783

269,900

MLS 64798

228,900

MLS 64478

SK

LOVE THE LAKE LIFE TURTLE LAKE

TURTLE LAKE

SK

635,000

$

MLS 63769

465,000

$

SK

PECK LAKE

SK

379,900

$

MLS 64421

59,000

$

MLS 62731

AB

$

504,900

MLS 62556

AB

$

297,000

MLS 64214

AB

$

249,900

MLS 63739

SK

$

$

TURTLE LAKE

79,900

$

SK

MLS 62967

COWAN LAKE

BRIGHTSAND LAKE

SK

MLS 63305

SK

45,000 EACH MLS 64604

$

MLS 64607

AB

$

PENDING AB

256,000

$

MLS 64311

CITY SIDE REALTY Brad Gilbert Broker/Owner

Jennifer Gilbert Associate Broker

Jackie Gartner Pattie Todd Associate Broker Associate Broker

780.875.3343

3812 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 3M7 www.lloydminsterrealestate.ca www.coldwellbankercitysiderealty.com www.facebook.com/coldwellbankercitysiderealty

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Judy Bexson Realtor

Amanda Warner Realtor

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