Meridian Source - August 12, 2021

Thursday, August 12, 2021

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Lloyd Toss & Fetch ranked 25 of 145 globally

TAYLOR WEAVER

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The expression “Who’s a good boy” takes on a whole new meaning when you’re ranked 25 of 145 teams from around the world.

Border City Dog Sports, a non-profit organization started two years ago by Stacey Gamble and Carla Antal, has been putting the Border City on the global stage as they are currently ranked 25 of 145 teams in the K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch league.

Being a global league, Border City Dog Sports

virtually competes against handlers from all over the world, including teams from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Israel, Slovenia, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Mexico, the United States and all across Canada.

K9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch is played on the grass where a grid with five different areas is measured and marked.

“You receive different points depending on where your dog catches the disc,” said Gamble.

“You can throw the disc or you can roll the disc. If your dog is

under 16” at the withers (the area above the shoulder used to measure the dog’s height from the ground) you get different points for zones. Bigger dogs get less points. The last zone is five points for big dogs and it’s six points for little dogs.

“In 60 seconds you accumulate as many points as you can, and you get two tries at it.”

Each club competing in K9 Frisbee meets once a week to play and upload their scores onto Google Sheets before Thursday, and that week’s results are released each Friday.

Gamble not only cofounded the group with Antal, but she also set up a K9 Frisbee course on her property just north of Lloydminster.

Border City Dog Sports started out as a group of eight participants, and over the past two years, they have grown to a group of roughly 25 handlers and many of their fourlegged friends.

So, why does Gamble enjoy it so much?

Simply put, because it makes the dogs happy.

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Two of Stacey Gamble’s dogs, Viper (left) and Split (right) were two of the many dogs out at Gamble’s K9 Frisbee grid on Monday night for the Border City Dog Sports’ weekly meet.

“It’s fun for us to see them so happy,” she said.

Interested in giving

K9 toss and fetch a try?

Check them out on Facebook for more information, but Gam-

ble did note the club is always looking for new handlers and dogs.

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Border City Dog Sports shine

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Drift, a 15-month-old border collie, whippet mix, takes his turn with his handler, Ed Wandler, on Monday night during K9 Frisbee Toss and Fetch action.

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“It’s also pretty cheap compared to other K9 sports,” said Gamble.

“The discs are the most expensive part and they go for about $25 each. But, they’re special discs made by a company called Hero Disc USA, so if the dogs bite through them they won’t crack and hurt the dog’s mouth.”

G a m b l e a l s o explained she got her first glimpse of K9 Frisbee when she was in Montana and things snowballed from there.

“We got a girl from Edmonton to show us more about it, and we also got Frisbee Rob to come down from Calgary to show us.”

“Frisbee Rob” McLeod is a motivational speaker and frisbee ambassador living in Calgary. He has 6 Guinness World Records, 13 World

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There’s all kinds of different dog games you can play, this is just one of them.

It’s pretty neat.

This is great because it’s a great way to interact with the dogs.

They love it.

Championships and the Canadian Distance Record.

He is the coauthor of The Davy Rule and the creator of the Unplugg’d Challenge.

Ed Wandler and his son, Zack, were out throwing discs with their 15 month-old border collie, whippet mix, Drift on Monday night and explained K9 Frisbee is something

they’ve been enjoying since starting in the sport.

“I’ve been doing it since they started out here,” said Ed. “My wife and I do the obedience classes out here with the obstacles and stuff, and the group is a part of that, so we decided to branch off and do other games like frisbee. There’s all kinds of different dog games you can play, this is just one of them.

It’s pretty neat.

“This is great because it’s a great way to interact with the dogs. They love it.”

Not that he was complaining, but Ed did make mention to one thing the Border City Dog Sports K9 Frisbee is missing.

“We need some more guys out here,” he said with a laugh, “my son and I are the only two guys out here tonight.”

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Summer job winner from Lloyd

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Brodie Younger and her boyfriend, Andrew Santos, won a national best summer job contest and $20,000 to video and blog about camps on private land in Canada. Younger grew up in Lloydminster and moved to Vancouver after graduating from Holy Rosary High School in 2016.

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Brodie Younger, who grew up in Lloydminster, hit the road this week for an epic 40-day20-campsite cross-Canada adventurer.

She and her boyfriend, Andrew Santos, who both currently live in Vancouver, found out they won Hipcamp’s Best Summer Job in Canada contest and $20,000 in prize money last week.

The duo’s humorous pitch video and compelling interview earned them the most points from voters and judges alike.

They will be vlogging and blogging some of the best camping and luxury camping spots in Canada on privatelyowned land from Aug. 9 until Sept. 16.

“We’re going to highlight and showcase how beautiful Canada is across the country and then we’re also going to take videos, photos, and I might do some writing about each one,” said Younger.

Private landowners primarily list campsites, RV space, cabins on Hipcamp for users to discover and book based on the listing type, location, landscape, activities offered, and amenities.

“We really want to show what Canada has

to offer, along with the fact that people who have these rural homes like farms or any type of place, can rent out their land,” said Younger.

The 25-year-old has been sharing the news of the win with friends and family in Lloydminster, including her dad, Wade.

“He’s always, like, pumped me up when it comes to fulfilling my dreams, and this is one of those,” said Younger.

“I’ve been sharing on my Facebook and Instagram. I still have my old friends who are really excited for me and have been voting for me and sharing everything.”

Fans can also follow their Hipcamp travel escapades on Instagram as well.

Younger lived in

the Lloydminster area for about 10 years and headed west after graduating from Holy Rosary High School in 2016.

“Every time we came to the west coast I loved it. I just wanted to be somewhere where it wasn’t freezing cold. I came out here initially to go to school and I got a job here and went to school part-time at UBC,” she said.

She currently works as a freelance digital marketer, artist and plant stylist, listing travel and camping with her boyfriend among her passions.

“That was kind of like our escape when COVID hit last March,” said Younger.

“As soon as we couldn’t leave our

house, as soon as we couldn’t see our friends, we decided we might as well just isolate in the forest, so we’d camp anywhere.”

Younger says she wished Hipcamp was around when her family owned a farm near Lloydminster.

“It would have been really cool to have people travel and meet them,” she said.

Younger says there are some Hipcamps in Alberta and Saskatchewan, but Hipcamp didn’t have any on the itinerary.

“I’m definitely going to be using Hipcamp when I come back to Lloyd,” she said.

Young and Santos plan to drive their Subaru Crosstrek to Hipcamp sites in B.C. and Alberta then fly to Ontario and carry on driving east into Quebec.

Younger calls herself a free spirit with a message for others like her.

“Don’t stop adventuring and don’t stop pushing for what you believe in. I never thought I would get paid to travel across Canada and camp,” she said.

Younger says back in high school in Lloyd, it was kind of like all trades or being a nurse.

“Nobody got pushed to be creative or look towards that creative element,” she lamented.

Younger says she didn’t know if she could manage social media or do marketing the way

she does it for her job now when she was in

high school.

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Lifeguard shortage spawns sharks GEOFF LEE

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A shortage of lifeguards at the Bioclean Aquatic Centre and outdoor pool is turning swimmers into sharks scavenging for fewer available pool hours.

The suspension and reduction of some swim slots at both facilities due to fewer lifeguards is a situation not unique to the City of Lloydminster this summer.

“Everybody has been understanding regarding our situation. It’s kind of a sit-

uation that’s happening across Canada and in Alberta with the shortage of lifeguarding staff with COVID,” said Mary Price, aquatics manager for the City of Lloydminster.

“There were layoffs and not many training opportunities, so everyone is kind of feeling the effects of COVID.” The city issued a news release in late July advising Lloyd residents they were temporarily reallocating resources to meet usage demands at the two pools along with notice

of the affected swims.

“We are reallocating our early bird lifeguards to the evening times so we can have more people come into the facility,” explained Price.

This is the first time the city has had to cut back pool times due to a shortage of lifeguards, but Price says it won’t be for long.

“We’re recruiting right now to be able to offer back the full schedule in the fall,” she said.

Registration for fall aquatics programs at

Bioclean Centre opened on Aug. 10.

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It’s kind of a situation that’s happening across Canada and in Alberta with the shortage of lifeguarding staff with COVID.

The indoor pool will close for annual maintenance on Aug. 23 and re-open on Sept.

27 with plans to keep the outdoor pool open until after Labour Day, weather permitting.

Lloydminster was able to reopen the indoor pool during COVID last summer under Saskatchewan Health Authority rules with none of the available lifeguards leaving for university.

“So just with COVID this year with everything opening up, we had a larger number leave this year than normal,” said Price.

“Once we get the recruitment finalized and everybody is through their orientation and training, we will be able to be open fully.”

There are no new lifeguard postings on the city’s job site, but Price says they are in the middle of recruiting applicants from previBEST JOB EVER FROM PAGE 3

“I felt like I was that kid who didn’t know what she wanted to do when she grew up. But now it’s a digital age and we can kind of do whatever and find our niche,” she said.

Meridian Source Photo ous job postings with interest strong.

Price says they usually attract new recruits throughout the year by word of mouth, mostly from high school and university students, and Lakeland College.

“We get a lot of applicants whether it’s family members or friends that heard about to become a lifeguard,” she said.

P r i c e say s i t’s al so a good-paying job for young people.

“A lot of the high school kids really enjoy having this as a part-

time job and it leads through their careers in teaching and in the medical field,” she said, noting those are common career pursuits for lifeguards.

Price says there are three courses that everyone has to complete before they can apply to be a lifeguard, including two 40-hours lifeguard courses and an eight-hour standard First Aid course.

“So they need to complete all three of those before they can apply for the position,” she said.

Younger notes one of her classmates in Lloyd was Skye Ferguson, who teaches media communications at Holy Rosary and helped a couple of students win a Canada Skills competition gold

medal in video production this year.

“I suggest everyone, no matter where you are from, to continue to push and be creative and don’t think your art is weird, because it’s not.”

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Lloyd Fest returns to celebrate multiculturalism TAYLOR WEAVER

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After over a year of patiently waiting to once again be able to celebrate multiculturalism in the Border City, Lloydfest is back.

Event organizer and founder of the International Festivals Lloydminster Society of Alberta, Susan Cambridge, who proudly hails Trinidad and Tobago, said last year’s event went well considering, but she is quite excited to bring the Border City its third installment of Lloydfest, taking place at the Lloyd Ex Grounds from Aug. 14-15.

Lloydfest is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity in Lloydminster, international music, cultural performances, international cuisine, and a showcase of arts, crafts and cultural artifacts.

“Despite COVID, last year went really well for us. We were able to have a successful event in person and online, which was hard to achieve due to crowd control,” she said.

“We had a packed day of performances on both days and we were able to generate a viewership of about 25,000 online.”

Last year’s festival took place at the Lloyd Ex Grounds and was a drive-thru-style event.

This year’s festival will share those similarities, with some added fun for the whole family.

“This year we’re encouraging people to bring their lawn chairs as there will be a big screen set up for them to watch all of the entertainment, as well as a movie we put together just for Lloydfest,” she said.

“There will also be vendors and a number of food trucks along the fence at the Ex on both days. We start at 11 a.m. and go until 9 p.m. in

the afternoon.”

The movie being played is roughly two and three-quarter hours long and is filled with multicultural performances.

“We did a recap of 2019 and 2020, so when you watch this movie you will see how Lloydfest began,” she said.

“You’re also going to see how we were able to do this in 2020 in a safe environment.”

Movie times are 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on both days of the festival.

“We also collaborated with other multicultural organizations, so you will be able to see different cultures that weren’t featured at Lloydfest,” said Cambridge.

There will also be inperson entertainment in between shows on both days.

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Kalifa Lampaw showed off her dance moves in a 2019 Lloydfest multicultural parade representing Trinidad and Tobago through Bud Miller All Seasons Park.

One of the biggest points Cambridge wanted to make leading up to Lloydfest was the fact that everyone is welcome, no matter their age, race, gender,

or sexual orientation.

“Nobody is left out,” she said.

There is no cost of admission for Lloydfest but food trucks and vendors will have a cost.

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Three charged, crack cocaine, illegal cannabis seized after traffic stop MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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On Wednesday, Aug. 4, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a member of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway #16 near Maidstone, Saskatchewan, for a driver’s license check.

The vehicle had

a male driver and a male passenger inside.

The driver was unable to provide a driver’s license. During the traffic stop, a female drove up in a second vehicle and provided the driver a license.

The officer’s observations led him to suspect the occupants of the vehicles may be in

possession of drugs.

As a result, the occupants were detained, and then eventually arrested. Both vehicles were searched and the following items were found seized: – 36 grams of crack cocaine – 2 pounds of illegal dried cannabis – A taser

– Approximately $3,000.00 in Canadian currency – A functioning digital scale – Five cellular phones – A vacuum sealer with several unused vacuum-sealed bags Identity documents were also located which matched the description of the male driver.

It was learned the driver’s license the male originally provided did not belong to him.

As a result of investigation, three individuals were arrested and charged.

L i b a n A b d i Mohamed, 28, of Lloydminster, Alta. is charged with: – 1 count, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act – 1 count, Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Distributing It, Section 9(2), Cannabis Act – 1 count, Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Supplied Photo Under $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code – 1 count, Obstruct a Peace Officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code – 1 count, Identity Fraud, Section 403(a), Criminal Code – 1 count, Possession of Government Documents, Section 56.1(1), Criminal Code Garang Bol Alam, 30, of Lloydminster, Alta. is charged with: – 1 count, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2). Controlled Drugs and Substances Act – 1 count, Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Distributing It, Section 9(2), Cannabis Act

– 1 count, Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code Shyann Adelyne Gladys Nichols, 18, of Lloydminster, Alta. is charged with: – 1 count, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act – 1 count, Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Distributing It, Section 9(2), Cannabis Act – 1 count, Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

Multi-agency investigation ends with multiple charges for fraud suspect MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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In May of 2021, Lloydminster RCMP Detachment and their General Investigation Section received information and began an investigation relating to forgery, uttering forged documents, trafficking stolen property and possession of stolen property.

During this investigation Lloydminster RCMP linked crimes occurring in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. On July 17th, 2021, Lloydminster RCMP General Investigations Section located the male believed to be involved.

There were outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

On July 28, Lloyd-

minster RCMP, with the assistance of the Calgary Police Service, located and arrested Trevor Tessmer.

At the time of his arrest, he had over 50 pending criminal code charges.

As a result of this investigation, Tessmer, 41, of Radium Hot Springs, B.C., is facing the following charges: · Trafficking in stolen property over $5000. · Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 · Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 · VIN tampering · Utter a forged document · Forgery · Flight from Peace Officer · Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle · Impaired operation

by drug · Multiple breaches of a release order Tessmer has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear for court in Lloydminster on Aug. 17.

Lloydminster RCMP remain committed to reducing crime and to ensuring a safer community.

If you have any information on any crime, you are asked to contact Lloydminster RCMP at 780-8088400, or contact your local police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.

P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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DQ treat day shifts to Oct. 28

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Happy tastes good.

The Dairy Queen tagline will hit home for customers of the Lloydminster franchise during the company’s Miracle Treat Day in Canada this year.

That’s when net proceeds from every DQ Blizzard Treat purchased are donated to

local children’s hospitals and support children in need of care.

D Q C anada w ill b e celebrating its charity treat day on Oct. 28 instead of during the traditional second week of August.

“While there is still uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, the company, with the incredible support from

Unclaimed NACC 50/50 still up for grabs TAYLOR WEAVER

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The $62,969 50/50 jackpot from the North American Chuckwagon Champions, held at Halstead Downs from July 11-19, has yet to be claimed, so it might be time to rip through those old trash bags and recheck those tickets. The winner ticket is A-788839.

The 50/50 is not being

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– 1 count, Obstruct a Peace Officer (Aid and Abet), Section 129(a), Criminal Code – 1 count, Identity Fraud (Aid and Abet), Section 403(a), Criminal Code – 1 count, Possession of Government Documents (Aid and Abet), Section 56.1(1), Criminal Code – 1 count, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon,

redrawn, but the funds will be held for one year for the lucky person holding that ticket.

“We don’t redraw it, we hold it for the winner for one year,” said Jackie Tomayer, assistant general manager at the Ex. “If it isn’t claimed within one year it will be donated to an approved SLGA nonprofit organization.”

Section 91(3), Criminal Code – 1 count, Carry a Concealed Weapon, Section 90(2), Criminal Code – 1 count, Possession of a Prohibited Device for a Dangerous Purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code All three will make their first court appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Tuesday, Oct. 26.

DQ franchisees, continues its ongoing commitment to raising funds for local children’s hospitals and looks forward to coming together as a community to celebrate with Canadians in October,” said the company in a statement.

This year’s event falls on a Thursday and will

continue the company’s 19-year tradition of making miracles happen for sick children and their families.

Net proceeds from every Blizzard purchased at participating DQ locations will be donated to one of 12 Children’s Miracle Network member hospitals across Canada.

DQ says what’s raised locally stays local, so every dollar donated will go directly to the hospital of that community.

On average, 35,000 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network hospital in North America each week. That’s 5,000 per day or 62 per minute.

DQ employees, franchisees, volunteers and stakeholders come together throughout the

year to help raise funds that allow children’s hospitals to provide the best care possible.

Since the partnership began 37 years ago in

1984, DQ has become a top contributor to Children’s Miracle Network, with over $44 million raised to date in Canada alone.

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Non-profit property tax exemption deadline approaching MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Border City nonprofit organizations have until Sept. 30 to apply for property tax exemptions.

To qualify for a property tax exemption, non-profit organizations must meet the following: • Facility must be d escribed in Sect ion 314 of the Lloydminster Charter and meet the qualifications and conditions of the Community Organizations Property Tax Exemption Regulation.

• 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 t ime -of -u se r e qu ir e ments.

• 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 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 three-year period, after which a new application is required.

Non-profit organizations that were approved for a threeyear exemption in 2020 will not be required to reapply.

File Photo If a non-profit organization purchases a property after the submission deadline, 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 supporting documents may be submitted via: email: taxes@lloydminster.ca mail City Hall c/o Assessment and Taxation 4420 50 Avenue Lloydminster, AB/ SK, T9V 0W2 For more information, visit Lloydminster.ca/ exemptions.

Mistakes PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Do you ever make mistakes? That’s a silly question because, of course, we all do. Here are a few common types.

Yesterday, my youngest daughter took several highly unflattering headshots of herself on my cell phone in order to prove a point. She’d scowled into the camera with squinty eyes and hair hanging in lank strings about her face.

“See,” she said triumphantly. “I look unapproachable.”

R u b b i s h ! ” I exclaimed. “Everyone looks unapproachable if they grimace.”

As she left the room, I highlighted each image and erased it. Later, my phone “pinged” and I glanced at it to see a notice from Facebook informing me my pictures had successfully downloaded. ARGH! Not only had I not erased them, I’d actually sent the flippin’ photos to Facebook for public viewing! To add further injury, people had already commented.

“Lovely photos of your daughter, Helen,” they wrote, lying through their teeth. I mean, she IS lovely, but the pictures weren’t.

Dumb mistake.

My esteemed brother

works all day in the hot sun. Being prone to headaches, he wears clip-on sunglasses to protect his eyes.

One day last week, in order to remove a defunct sewer pump, he’d hauled the heavy concrete lid off of his septic tank and … (You already know where this is going don’t you?)

Anyway, he leaned low over the concrete edge to peer into the deep dark hole when suddenly, with a small clicky sound, his clipons unhinged themselves and floated, end over end into the slop below and sank from view. Sad mistake.

Recently I made crème brûlée, a deliciously rich custard topped with a crust of caramelized sugar.

All went well until I began to search, to no avail, for my butane torch in order to brown the sugar.

Finally, I questioned my husband, although it seemed ridiculous to ask my, non-dessertcooking-husband if he’d seen this special culinary tool.

“Sure,” he responded.

(Without a shred of guilt I might add.)

“I used it this winter to shrink-wrap a few underwater wires together and lost it somewhere.”

Drawing myself up rig idly, I p o in ted an accusing finger.

“You snuck outside

in the dead of winter with my kitchen torch and used it to fuse wires in the snow?” I asked menacingly. “And then you lost it…SOMEWHERE?” Harmonious marriage mistake.

When I was about 18, my nickname was Wheels, and I drove with a certain reckless abandon, or flair, as I prefer to term it.

One hot, summer night, my friend Lori and I initiated a game: throwing water balloons at the cars of friends.

They purchased their own supplies and joined in. (No, we did not accost innocent pedestrians or motorists and yes, it was a stupid idea.) The next morning, a few still rolled on the floor as we motored to work. Suddenly, we noticed the vehicle of a fellow who had “gotten us good” the night before. I pulled alongside, and Lori lobbed a particularly juicy balloon at the side of his car. Sadly, she failed to notice his window was down. The heavy orb tumbled through the air, flew in his window and burst on his lap. He was also on his way to work and never spoke to us again.

Idiotic mistake.

There are a wide variety of mistakes to be made in one’s life. I’m sure, if we were to visit over coffee one day, you could tell me a few of your own.

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

Spring, summer, and fall are always very busy times in my life as I strive to balance real estate commitments with projects needing attention on the farm.

However, as the saying goes, all work and no play makes for a dull boy, so we try to spend at least one night and two days every month away from the phone by booking into a hotel somewhere or going on a short road trip.

My long-suffering business partner is usually left to deal with the inquiries, which inevitably come in throughout the weekend as people don’t restrict themselves to so-called business hours anymore.

We were on our way out of Saskatoon this past Saturday near the end of one of those excursions but decided to first take a late lunch at a truck stop.

Our waitress was easily into her early 70s, but you could tell she had been in the pro-

benefit of skills and experience gained over a lifetime.

T h e o t h e r s a i d t h e y d i d n ’t want to be committed to a schedule anymore but admitted their days to be increasingly long and boring.

So, what will it be when it comes time for you to dial it down a notch or retire?

Will you give back to the community which supported you and your family?

Or will you expect people to entertain you?

As for me, I think I still have something to offer so will keep working for the foreseeable future, but I am gradually shifting my practice to those aspects I enjoy more than others.

Life is too short to put up with aggravating circumstances, and there is no doubt I would sooner wear out than rust out!

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

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fession for a long time by the quick and efficient way our meal was handled.

As I was paying our tab, I complimented her on the service adding she must have been stuck with the weekend shift by younger staff wanting to be at the lake.

She laughed and said that was so true, but hey, “I probably did the same thing to my older coworkers back in the day!”

“Besides”, she said, “I’m not ready to retire. I’m happy to help when I can. Too many of my friends sit around wondering what to do with their lives and all they seem to focus on is their problems, not their blessings.”

I can’t help but agree with her observation.

It is difficult to watch a friend or family member drift along when they had so much drive earlier in life.

In just one week this summer I met with two clients who have distinctly different attitudes about personal time management as they age.

One volunteers extensively with a couple of different organizations, lending them the

The routine annual maintenance is scheduled at the Bioclean Aqu at ic Cent r e f r om Aug. 23 to Sept. 27, during which time the water amenities will be

closed to the public.

Planned upgrades to the facility include: - Interior painting - Hot tub skimmer replacement and concrete repairs - Tile repairs - Extensive cleaning

- Light replacement Weather permitting, the outdoor pool will remain open until Monday, Sept. 6. To book a spot, visit Lloydminster.ca/register. Drop-ins welcome on a first-come, first-

served basis.

The Bioclean Aquatic Centre remains open for dry-land fitness classes. For fitness class hours and programming information, visit Lloydminster.ca/ BAC.

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Heat makes for weird summer STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

This has been a weird summer on multiple levels most notably to do with the weather.

We’ve endured two really hot, dry spells which is great if you hate mosquitoes and love spending time outdoors at the proverbial “lake” and bad if you’re a farmer or have to work outdoors.

The agricultural industry is one of the strongest in the area, so the prospect of a poor harvest because of the hot, dry spells, could have ripple effects on the economy.

It’s wait-and-see to determine how things will play out in the

fields.

During the heatwaves, air-conditioners seemed to sport wings and fly off the shelves.

We’ve also had our share of smokey days from fires to the east and west of us, with all o f th ese en viro nmental impacts putting climate change and health into the news headlines.

It was also hotter than heck for all of the athletes who competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

I saw many of them carted off in wheelchairs while others thrived and set personal bests and world records with no fans anywhere to be seen.

To me, that has to be the weirdest thing of the summer with

the Olympics being the biggest sports stage in the world and not one fan in any of the indoor facilities.

The only fans I saw were for the men’s and women’s cycling road races.

It’s also weird that we walk around in Lloydminster with no masks on while Japan, the Olympic host country is still in lockdown and way behind on vaccinations.

One of the more amazing things to see just before the Olympics was the billionaires’ space race won

by Richard Branson as the first person to ride into space aboard a rocket he helped fund.

He beat Jef f Bezos in his own self-funded rocket ship to jumpstart space tourism.

File Photo Here in Lloydminster with August underway, lowly flyswatter technology is

being put to the test with the heat ideal for propagating flies.

To date, I have at

least 20 confirmed kills in my office and counting. I’m swatting for gold in 2024!

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A Leroy, Sask. man took cravings for ice cream to a whole new level – and landed in the middle of a Tisdale RCMP investigation.

On July 31 at approximately 5 p.m., Tisdale RCMP received a complaint that a helicopter had landed in a high traffic parking lot on 101st Street in Tisdale, Sask.

When it landed, the helicopter blew up dust and debris through the area, which includes schools, an aquatic cen-

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Investigation determined the landing was not an emergency: a passenger of the helicopter exited the aircraft and entered a nearby restaurant to buy an ice cream cake.

Officers determined the pilot, a 34-yearold man from Leroy,

was licensed to drive the helicopter, but that it was illegal to land it where he did.

On Aug. 4, the pilot was charged with one count of dangerous operation of an aircraft, Section 320.13(1)(a), Criminal Code. He will appear in court in Melfort on Sept. 7.

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The Legacy Centre, located at 5101 46 St. is pleased to host Pubnight on Aug. 18. Doors open and dancin’ starts at 5 p.m. and supper is served at 6 p.m.

Dance the evening away to the

tunes of the “Blue Sky Mountain Boys.”

Admission is $20 per person and tickets need to be purchased in advanced by calling the Legacy Centre office at 780-875-4584 to reserve a spot prior to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

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The summer of 1917

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WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

Under the cover of night skies, Lloydminster experienced a different kind of outbreak in the summer of 1917.

The number of petty thieveries was increasing. This included thieves helping themselves to stacked woodpiles, plucking produce out of gardens and snatching lumber from building sites.

“There is little enough of this without losing it through the dishonesty of certain of the inhabitants.”

A young farmer who enlisted and was serving his country at the war front had left a friend in charge of his new wagon.

Then someone decided these wagon wheels were better than theirs and removed the two front wheels, leaving a set of worn ones in their place.

Perhaps this thief

believed exchange isn’t considered stealing?

Everyone kept a lookout for a passing wagon with a set of mismatched wheels.

The perpetrators, in the midst of honest folks, had to be stopped.

Someone had to be watching properties after it got dark as no one’s property was safe.

Both the town and village councils were asked to consider hiring the services of a night watchman or constable.

After all, a few months in jail would free the town and village from this petty annoyance.

Apparently, a few folks had a good idea of who the perpetrators were and set up a watch to catch them in the act.

The Massey-Harris warehouse continued to serve the needs of the community despite a previous setback.

Then, someone broke in and used a ploughshare to force the desk open. The typewriter

was also badly damaged. It had only been a few weeks since this warehouse was destroyed by fire.

The only items saved

by Mr. Menzies were his desk and the safe.

Now they too were damaged.

Readers of the Lloydminster Times were reminded of the impending deadline for paying their property taxes.

Apparently, Friday was the last day folks had “to take the munificent gift of ye city fathers (tisn’t a city, but that bit is poetic license) and get four per cent discount off those … taxes for 1917.”

Taxpayers wanted to avoid being in arrears and having their names printed in the newspaper.

Folks were relieved when the town finally invested in a night constable. After being on the job for two weeks

he had already captured several lawbreakers.

At long last taxpayers were happy they were getting something for their paid taxes.

Taxes had doubled in the past five years and many felt there were no visible improvements to justify the increases.

Other than paying for past debentures from the new sidewalks of which they’ll be worn out before they’re fully paid for.

Crime is basically deviant behaviour or committing misdeeds, which violates the law.

For the farmers in the district, the decreasing rainfall could almost be considered a crime of nature.

About nine and a half inches of rain fell from March to July 1915.

This increased to 14.25 inches for the same period in 1916 and fell to less than three inches the following year.

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AgriRecovery funding for Sask livestock producers MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $119 million in direct support for droughtaffected cattle producers under the AgriRecovery program.

The program will provide a per head payment to help maintain breeding stock.

This financial relief will help producers with extraordinary costs caused by drought, such as accessing feed and water.

AgriRecovery is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement, with funding shared on a 60-40 federal-provincial basis.

The federal government is requested to provide an additional $178 million for a total of $297 million.

“We are acting swiftly to support Saskatchewan producers in retaining their breeding herd,” Marit said.

“This program will provide immediate relief and help producers make decisions that are best for their operations. The livestock sector is a vital part of our agriculture industry, and a significant contributor to our provincial economy. We know producers are struggling and that is why we are taking action to

support them during this challenging year.”

In addition to cattle producers, funding will be available to producers of other ruminant animals.

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will deliver the AgriRecovery program to Saskatchewan producers.

“Right from the start Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) recognized that the challenges of this drought are many and varied. Water availability, water quality, feed for the short term and feed for winter among many others. That’s why we requested a per head payment that will allow producers to manage their specific challenges. I am glad that working with Minister Marit has led to the Government of Saskatchewan responding to SCA’s request and hope to see the federal government come through with their matching funds,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chair Arnold Balicki said.

The amount of the per head payment will be finalized pending federal agreement.

With full federal participation, it would be $200 per head to cattle producers, with a portion provided as an immediate per

File Photo head payment and the remaining amount issued later in the fiscal year based on year-end herd numbers.

The Government of Saskatchewan looks forward to working closely with the federal government to ensure that our producers receive the support they require.

The province plans to issue an initial payment of $100 per breeding female with the remainder being available when the agreement is finalized and after confirmation the breeding herd is retained.

The federal government on August 6 committed $100 million in federal AgriRecovery dollars to be shared across all affected provinces.

Pastures and crops in many areas have been severely affected by drought.

Across the province, many dugouts are dry or

have poor water quality due to a lack of spring runoff and little rainfall, combined with hot, dry weather throughout the summer.

As a result, Saskatchewan previously announced temporary increases in the maximum rebates for livestock producers under the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program for dugouts, wells and pipelines for agricultural use, from $50,000 to $150,000.

In addition to the AgriRecovery program, the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada previously announced an increase to the 2021 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent, so producers can access a larger portion of their final AgriStability benefit early.

Saskatchewan also introduced changes to the Crop Insurance Program to divert low-

yielding crops to feed use.

“I encourage crop producers to consider how these changes could work for your operation or enable you to help a neighbour,” Marit said.

“Across the province there is a need for feed and straw this winter and, if you have feed, many websites and social media groups can connect you with livestock producers who are in need.”

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Kickboxer set for first amateur fight TAYLOR WEAVER

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When 22-year-old Zach Welz first walked through the doors of The Fight Farm four years ago, kickboxing was a means to gain a few self-defence skills.

Fast forward to the present day and Welz is set for his first amateur kickboxing event.

Fists of Fury 16, held in Medicine Hat on Sept. 18 and put on by Medicine Hat’s SACA Kickboxing at the Cypress Centre, will be a day Welz won’t soon forget after putting in the work needed to succeed.

“I’ve had a handful of tournaments in the past, but this is the first real-deal amateur fight.

Four years has really flown by, but it’s been a lot of work, too,” said

Welz during a recent training session at The Fight Farm.

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I feel good going into it.

I feel strong, healthy, fast; I don’t feel depleted or anything. I feel like I’m probably in the best shape of my life, honestly.

“I originally got into kickboxing for selfdefence but stuck to it and expanded on from there. I thought I would be here just for a short while. I never thought I’d be here four years later, and here I am.”

Even if there were

some pre-fight jitters to shake out, Welz is confident in his ability and is looking forward to his fight.

“I feel good going into it. I feel strong, healthy, fast; I don’t feel depleted or anything. I feel like I’m probably in the best shape of my life, honestly,” he said.

Fight Farm owner and head coach, Garrett Tepper, is also conf id ent in Welz going into the Sept. 18 event, as he’s witnessed the kickboxer’s growth over the years.

“The kid has an unbelievable work ethic and drive, and that’s what makes the difference, your work ethic and your drive,” said Tepper. “I’ve said this a million times in different situations, but I

can teach a person jabs, crosses, this and that, but I can’t teach you heart and I can’t teach you drive. You either have it or you don’t, and we’re fortunate to have a lot of heart and drive at this gym.”

T e p p e r a l s o explained the strides Welz has made, both on and off the mats.

“This is Zach’s first amateur fight,” he said. “ He’s 22-y ears-old and starting his career, and he has a unique story in the sense that, here’s a kid that came to me who was very

passive and shy. He lacked confidence then.

But if you talked to him now, Zach is a completely different person. His confidence, his outgoingness … martial arts have done a world of good for him and that’s oozed into his fighting ability.”

This progression in confidence and outgoingness didn’t go unnoticed by Welz, either.

“I’ve opened up and made new friends. You make new friends and build new social skills through fighting in the sense you’re a more

confident person,” he said.

When he’s not working at Relay Distributing, Welz is either in the gym training or putting in even more work outside the gym.

“For me, the key to training recently has been consistency,” he said.

“Especially with cardio; I’ve been running six days a week and sticking to a healthy diet … those two things, along with showing up every day and putting in the work, have been the keys for me.”

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Zach Welz (right) preps for his first amateur kickboxing event in Medicine Hat on Sept. 18 with help from fellow Fight Farm athlete Seth Hart at the gym on July 22.

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Hart ready to give it his all in ring

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Kickboxer Seth Hart, who trains and fights out of the Fight Farm, spars with Zach Welz on July 22 in preparation for his upcoming bout in Medicine Hat. TAYLOR WEAVER

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At 14-years-old, Seth Hart is a kic kb oxing force to be reckoned with.

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Kickboxing is the ultimate in self defence, I’d say.

The young and humble athlete, who has been training out of the Border City’s Fight Farm for the past eight years, will be joining teammates Zach Welz and Dustin Heintz in Medicine Hat for Fists of Fury 16, held at the Cypress Centre on Sept. 18.

This will be Hart’s first amateur fight, but he’s no stranger to competitive kickboxing as he had the privilege of representing Canada and fighting on the world stage in October 2019 on two separate occasions.

“I won one bronze medal out of the two fights that were held in Austria,” added Hart.

“The lifestyle is totally different out

there and I love the experience.”

Fight Farm owner and head coach, Garrett Tepper, can’t say enough about the progress Hart has made throughout his years of training and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.

“To get to the worlds

you need to win your western Canadian qualifier, and he did that,” said Tepper.

“He beat all of the competition from the west coast, all the way from Alberta to Manitoba to become the Canadian western champion, so he and another kid from the

east got to represent Canada.”

Hart originally took to kickboxing after spending some years practising karate. He explained he wasn’t a fan of not protecting his face at all times and felt kickboxing might be a better sport for him.

“I enjoy kickboxing because your hands are always up and you can protect your face, and karate is just more flashing and doing cool moves,” he said.

“Kickboxing is the ultimate in selfdefence, I’d say.”

Having trained Hart for the past eight years, Tepper has been amazed at what he’s been able to accomplish.

“At 14, Seth is a young kid, and he’s been with us and following our system since day one,” said Tepper.

“He was a six or seven-year-old boy when he started with me and now he’s 14.

He’s one of the highestranked fighters here.

The kid’s work ethic and d rive to w in are unparalleled.”

There’s been a lot of prep work for Hart over the last few months to ensure he’s feeling good going into the fight, and a lot of that work comes down to sparring.

“For me, I should be sparring with guys

my own age, but I’m actually sparring with the adults, and Garrett was saying that’s really going to help me with this fight, as well as down the road,” he said.

“They’re my teammates and we’re all family around here. I feel like they’re really going to help me get to where I want to be.”

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Lakeland interior design program gets nod from DDA MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Lakeland College’s interior design technology (IDT) program has been recognized by Canada’s most influential association for decor and design industry professionals.

As a Decorators and

Designers Association of Canada (DDA) recognized institution, Lakeland’s IDT students are eligible for a student membership with the association. Some of the benefits for students include access to the exclusive DDA affiliate dec-

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orator, participation in DDA Canada’s annual Decorating & Design Competition, memberonly articles and publications, discounts, a mentorship program and more.

“It’s a significant achievement for our interior design technology diploma program to be recognized by an influential association like the Decorators and Designers Association of Canada. We’re always pleased to grow our network and estab-

lish new connections that can help our students achieve their academic goals,” said Dave King, dean of Lakeland’s School of Trades and Technology.

Jordan Moroz, a 2021 IDT graduate, was selected by her instructors for the DDA’s Ambassador Program Scholarship Award, which grants an accredited membership to a graduating student of a recognized institution for one year.

“I’m excited to reap

the benefits of this membership,” siad Moroz. “From what I’ve gathered, I can attend virtual events, review chapter updates, and access trending and important resources, articles, courses and videos. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of some of the courses that will teach me how to create a financial plan for my business and how to market with engaging content on social media.”

IDT instructor Rochelle Horne also holds a DDA educator membership, enabling

her to access similar benefits to the student membership.

Earlier this year, Horne was invited to judge a category of the DDA’s Decorating & Design Competition.

“This recognition from the DDA and having our program selected is a testament to all the success from our students, alumni and Lakeland team.

This new relationship with the DDA allows for more mentorship and networking opportunities with professionals in our industry as the students move forward,” said Horne.

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Sask govt. supports students nearly $500,000 committed by the Government of Saskatchewan for Mental Health First Aid training to school divisions.

Using these three priorities, school divisions and participating First Nations education authorities will build their own plans in order to meet the unique needs of their students and schools.

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The Government of Saskatchewan has developed a one-year Interim Provincial Education Plan, which has been developed to focus on supporting Saskatchewan schools as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re pleased to provide school divisions with nearly $21 million in additional funding for students returning to school this fall,” said Education Minister Dustin Duncan.

“Our appreciation goes out to our teachers, education support staff and families whose hard work and creativity supported these students throughout the past year.”

The Interim Provincial Education Plan will focus on three key priorities: - Additional reading supports for Grade 1 to 5 students.

Reading data will be collected from students in Grades 1 to 5.

This will allow educational professionals to create specialized reading plans where needed to meet students at their individual skill levels.

- Supportive learning opportunities for students whose education may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

High school students will be able to obtain credits through a variety of educational avenues, such as classes offered out of grade order, special proj-

ect credits and online classes.

- Mental health supports for students and staff as they return from a challenging year.

This includes nearly $600,000, provided in the 2021-22 Budget, to support initiatives related to bullying prevention and promotion of positive mental health and student safety.

It also encompasses

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Obituaries & Memoriams Larraine married Walter Davidson on November 19, 1947. They purchased a farm south of Lloydminster in the Golden Valley district and that is where they raised their family.

Larraine was instrumental in keeping the Golden Valley School as a community hall and was a member of the Ladies’ Club for almost 70 years. She helped put together and publish the neighbourhood history book “West of the Fourth”.

Larraine was a very successful Nutri-Metics consultant. She travelled through Alberta and Saskatchewan, helping customers and training other consultants. She earned and enjoyed driving ten company cars. She also traveled to seminars around the world!

Her Nutri-Metics family will also remember her.

Larraine was a people person.

She was kind and understanding and was truly interested in the people that she met.

Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren could always count on her interest in their activities. Whenever possible, she would attend the games or plays or concerts.

For the last five years, Larraine lived at Pine Island Lodge in Maidstone. All staff called her Grandma, and their care was exceptional.

A graveside service was held on April 16th. When Covid19 restrictions allow, we will hold a memorial celebration on Golden Valley Community Hall.

DAVIDSON: Larraine Isabelle Davidson passed away at Pine Island Lodge, Maidstone, Saskatchewan, April 10, 2021.

Larraine is survived by: her children, Barry (Dianne) Davidson, Corlaine (Rob) Gardner, Eric (Rhonda) Davidson, and Kerry (Lloyd) Flewell; grandchildren, Erika (Tarek) Chipperfield, Samuel (Crystal) Davidson, Evan (Jenna) Gardner, Laurel Gardner, Leah (Joshua) Allen, Naomi (Dwayne) Commandeur, Echo (Shay) Anderson, Kelly (Bryon) Karas, Leif (Jenna) Davidson, Caleb Davidson, Ian (Jolie) Flewell and Michelle (Dean) Spornitz; three step-grandchildren, Bill Beaton, Lanna Beaton & Kyla Fiolleau; 27 great grandchildren and step great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Larraine was born in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, on April 25, 1928 to Edith Pollard (nee Cobb) and J. Harold Pollard.

Larraine, and her older brother Earl, grew up in an active household with their parents running the community hall, Memorial Service the barber shop, and post Aug 22, 2021 office. The family moved to Lloydminster where Larraine Golden Valley Community Hall Gathering after 4:00pm worked as a telephone Memorial service 5:00pm operator. Her lovely voice and Picnic & visiting to follow. friendly manner made her recognizable to many local Please bring a lawn chair & people. memories to share.

MERRYWEATHER: Garth Carl Merryweather passed away suddenly in Lloydminster, AB on February 18, 2021 at the age of 63 years. We have missed him everyday since.

Garth grew up on the family farm near Paynton, Sk. The youngest of 5 boys he developed an enjoyment of sports, a competitive spirit, and a mind of his own. After graduation, he worked several jobs before he discovered the

Insurance business. It was a perfect fit. He had a quick mind for numbers, the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and an interest in helping others. He had a successful 40 year career and earned the loyalty of a lot of customers as the “No Hassle Insurance Guy.” His entrepreneurial spirit and incredible determination led to many other ventures and was how he met Janine, his wife and partner for 28 years.

When Garth took an interest in something he would delve into it and learn everything he could.

When the family moved to North Battleford in 2001 they bought a house with a workbench. This sparked his passion for building.

He contracted and built the family home in Lloydminster in addition to building three other homes and becoming a proficient cabinet maker. He was able to build almost

anything and fix a lot of things, a talent that he has passed on to his sons.

On a personal side, he loved his family and was very proud of his four children, grandchildren and wife. He loved to spend time with them, especially birthday parties, hosting family dinners, and attending their sporting events and concerts.

He had a wicked sense of humour and delighted in getting a reaction, and hopefully a good laugh out of almost everyone he knew or met. He was also a homebody who enjoyed the simple things in life. They broke the mold when he was created.

He has left us with many wonderful memories and stories to share.

Garth is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Janine; daughter Elishia; sons:

Damian (Karla and their children - Mckenna, Peyton and Davis), Nolan and Aidan; brothers: Tom (Candy), Brian (Judy), and Rod (Cecelia); sister Denise (Jim Krepps); parents-in-law Earl (Ruth) Jewitt; sisters-in-law Donna Merryweather; Lorene, Kirsten and Erin Jewitt (Todd Black), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Garth was predeceased by his parents, Archie and Elsie (Utri) Merryweather and his brother Gerry.

A private Celebration of Life was held on February 26 at McCaw’s Funeral Chapel.

CARD OF THANKS The family wishes to thank everyone who has supported them over the past few months with gifts of time, kindness or food.

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So many things to tell you If you were here today.

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4811 – 47 Ave. 4728 - 18 St. #59 Eastwood 4728 - 18 St. 4008 - 41 Ave. 4801 - 47 Ave.

3 bed, 2 bath 3 bed, 2 bath 3 bed, 2 bath 3 bed, 2 bath 3 bed, 2 bath 4 bed, 3 bath

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