Meridian Source - August 13, 2020

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Alberta govt. invests in agriculture at Lakeland College MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Lakeland College’s WHT Mead Animal Science Centre, located at the institution’s Vermilion campus, will see significant redevelopment to the tune of $17.3 million thanks to the Government of Alberta.

Premier Jason Kenney visited Lakeland’s Vermilion campus last Wednesday to celebrate how the project will create new jobs in the region and enhance student-led learning in commercial agriculture.

“Alberta’s Recovery Plan is a bold, ambitious long-term strategy to build, diversify, and create tens of thousands of jobs, now,” said Minister of Advanced Education, Demetrios Nicolaides.

“We are committed to developing world-class post-secondary institutions, and today’s announcement of over $17 million to redevelop the Vermilion campus at Lakeland College will help us meet students’ evolving needs in the region.”

The funds will allow Lakeland to expand the

facility to ensure students continue to have modern spaces for learning and innovation, as well as accommodate new programs and increasing enrolment.

“On behalf of Lakeland College, thank you to the Alberta government for investing in our students – our province’s up-and-coming leaders – as well as our campus community,” said president and CEO of Lakeland College Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart.

“The 100 jobs this project will create is welcome news for our local region. This support opens another chapter of innovation and investment for Lakeland’s award-winning programs.

“Over the last four years, Lakeland has celebrated the expansion of the Vermilion campus farm and the upcoming addition of a bison operation, as well as the official opening of both a new Animal Health Clinic and Dairy Learning Centre, plus the modernization of our G.N. Sweet Livestock

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Premier Jason Kenney visited Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus last week as the Alberta government announced the school will receive $17.3 million in capital maintenance and renewal funds to invest in the WHT Mead Animal Science Centre.

Research Facility and Academic Link.

“We’re excited to see our growth continue with the government’s investment in this teaching facility. This, combined with future farm upgrades and our new Centre for Ag Technology, will ensure Lakeland remains a global leader in agricultural education.”

Accessed by 550-plus agricultural sciences students annually, the

WHT Mead Animal Science Centre features labs, classrooms and faculty offices.

It’s also an academic hub for hundreds of students in the school’s environmental sciences and human services programs.

With energy efficiency plans, collaborative student spaces and the addition of new classrooms, the renovated WHT Mead Animal Science Centre will pro-

vide a state-of-the-art hub for work-integrated learning.

“Lakeland College is a great asset for Vermilion and the surrounding region,” said Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright MLA Garth Rowswell.

“The institution provides students the opportunity to live, learn and work in rural Alberta. Students today, like the ones at Lakeland College, are the

workforce of Alberta’s tomorrow.

“Lakeland College has shown exceptional community leadership, and with the modernizing of the Mead Building, will continue to do so well into the future. I look forward to visiting with students and staff while enjoying the comfortable and productive space this revitalization provides.”

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Enrolment in agricultural sciences has grown 100 per cent since 2010 at Lakeland.

As a modern, efficient and dynamic learning facility, the WHT Mead Animal Science Centre will continue to help Lakeland m a x i m i z e e n ro l m e n t opportunities.

In 2016-17, Lakeland opened the modernized G.N. Sweet Livestock Research Facility, which features state-ofthe-art technology for livestock research and development.

In the following year, Lakeland officially opened the college’s 46,600 sq. ft. Dairy Learning Centre.

That grand opening was followed by another in 2018-19 with the new Animal Health Clinic, as well as the completion of the Trades Centre exterior and roofing repair project.

The generous support of donors enabled Lakeland to expand the campus farm with 309 acres of quality cropland in 2019. A historic gift in 2020 will allow Lakeland to further expand the campus farm and establish a bison herd at the college.

Phase 1 of the Vermilion Campus Revitalization plan was also completed in 201920 with renovations done in Alumni Hall’s Student Services and Learning Commons Information Technol-

File Photo ogy areas, as well as in the Academic Link student labs.

“When you add it all up, it’s a staggering investment for Lakeland over the last few years that has provided the college with some world-class facilities, and students with world-class opportunities,” said WainwrightStewart.

“Preparing students to be job-ready requires the appropriate spaces to support exceptional teaching methods in classrooms and labs. We are honoured to have the support of our donors, industry partners and the government, and we’re proud to play a large role in rural sustainability and economic development.”

The WHT Mead Animal Science Centre project is part of an overall capital plan to optimize the resources required for building infrastructure and services, by coordinating rehabilitation with revitalization.

Staff, students, pro-

gram advisory committees and elected officials were consulted on this project.

Work on the project will begin immediately.

Established in 1913, Lakeland College is a place of possibility that serves more than 6,400 students every year at its campuses in Vermilion, and Lloydminster, and through online and off-site programs and courses.

Lakeland offers programming in the areas of agricultural sciences, business, energy, environmental sciences, fire and emergency services, health and wellness, human services, interior design technology, trades and technology, and university transfer and foundational learning.

With career-relevant, industry-driven programming and student-managed learning opportunities, Lakeland students are leaders who help steer their own educational course.

For more information visit lakelandcollege.ca.

Government of Saskatchewan Request for Proposals Seeking Office Space in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Secure electronic proposals for the provision of 425 m2 (4,575 ft2) of office space with 15 parking stalls in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, will be received by the Ministry of Central Services, Property Management Division, until 2 p.m. CST on August 26, 2020 and will be opened thereafter. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via email, following the Instructions to Proponents included in the proposal documents.

Interested proponents may obtain proposal documents from sasktenders.ca. The Ministry of Central Services reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.

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Keeping students safe in our schools

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To ensure all members of Saskatchewan’s school communities attend classes safely this fall, local administrative procedures have been developed for students exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19 under the Saskatchewan Safe Schools Plan.

All schools in the province must identify a designated isolation area for any student or staff presenting COVID-19 symptoms who are not able to immediately leave their school facility.

If a student is exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 at school, the students’ teacher must notify the designated school official to accompany the student from the classroom to the school’s pre-identified isolation space.

Physical distancing between the student who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and the staff member should be maintained as much

as possible at all times.

Staff must wear a medical mask and face shield during all interactions with the student to avoid contact.

Students will also be provided with a medical mask, and requested to wear it if safe to do so. The student will be supervised at all times.

The designated school official will call parents or caregivers immediately to pick up and remove their child from the school.

They will then call their local Public Health contact to provide notification of the student being removed from the school.

Public Health will then conduct an initial assessment and provide direction to the school.

Arrangements will be made for the student to be transported appropriately from school by the student’s parent(s) or emergency contact.

School staff will not transport the student home. Once the student has exited the school facility, staff must wash

their hands adequately with soap and water and ensure high touch areas are cleaned and disinfected.

The school’s isolation area must be cleaned and disinfected by nonteaching staff. The designated school official will arrange for the timely cleaning and disinfection of the student’s classroom and, in particular, the student’s desk and surroundings desks as well as any other common touch items in the classroom and/or other school facilities to which the student would have had access that school day, such as washrooms.

If a teacher develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they must inform their designated school official to provide alternative arrangements for in-class instruction, as well as to notify their local Public Health contact to conduct an initial assessment and provide direction to the school.

Once the teacher has notified their desig-

nated school official, they should immediately leave the school facility, and the school cleaning and disinfection procedures will take place.

If a case of COVID19 is confirmed by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the school will be notified

by SHA Public Health on the next steps that would be required.

The se may include self-isolation or selfmonitoring, contact tracing, testing and appropriate communication.

The school will have record keeping of attendance and seating arrangements to support public health investigation and contact tracing.

School divisions will have alternative learning opportunities in place for students who are unable to attend school for medical reasons.

This will ensure students have continued delivery of education.

Self-monitoring practices are also being encouraged in schools as a preventative measure. Parents and caregivers are asked to monitor their children for any signs or symptoms of illness.

If a student or staff member exhibit any symptoms, they are to remain home and selfisolate.

For those who are unsure if they present symptoms or may need to be tested for COVID-

19, they should refer to the Saskatchewan

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Border City Connects’ Ribfest to bring fall-off-the-bone fun

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It’s going to be falloff-the-bone fun for the whole family as Border City Connects recently announced the Lloydminster Exhibition will play host to their first annual Lloydminster Ribfest.

“I’ve been looking at doing a Ribfest in Lloyd for a number of years,” said Glenn Fagnan, director of Border City Connects.

“I’m familiar with the event in Kelowna and Penticton, and since we had the chance to work with Billy Bones and their crew we thought now was a good time to host one of our own.

“It’s a huge event and they do very well wherever they go, and we’re taking a look at it as a great fundraiser for our organization, but also as an event for the community.”

Billy Bones BBQ is a competition BBQ team out of Fort Erie, Ont. that travels to various Ribfests across Ontario and more.

To ensure all attendees remain safe, and in keeping with practicing proper and health and safety precautions, Ribfest will be a drive-thru format.

From Aug. 21-23,

four award-winning BBQ teams will be at the Exh serving ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage, and everything else that Ribfest lovers look forward to every year.

“We’re going to have four rib trucks from various parts of North America that are going to be serving up various styles of ribs, each of them very distinct, and with us being at the Exh for three days, we are encouraging people to come out and try the different types of ribs.”

This will be Border City Connects’ major fundraiser for years to come and they are looking forward to working with the Exh on the event.

There will be four lanes set up so attendees can choose the type of rib they wish to enjoy.

On-site, you will find everything you need to enjoy your meal, including beverages.

Fagnan also noted that debit and credit are encouraged to avoid the use of cash.

Sponsor opportunities are also still available, so anyone interested in sponsoring the event is encouraged to contact Glenn Fagnan at 780-214-6666.

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Alberta explores safe, small-scale nuclear technology MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Province of Alberta will enter into an agreement with three other provinces to explore emerging, small-scale nuclear technology that could l o w e r e m i s s i on s an d help diversify the energy sector.

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Our government is exploring all opportunities that could help diversify our economy and create jobs for Albertans.

Premier Jason Kenney has signalled the intent for Alberta to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick to support the development of versatile and

scalable small modular reactors (SMRs).

SMRs are smaller than traditional nuclear reactors and scalable to suit local needs, with lower upfront capital costs and enhanced safety features.

This new and versatile technology could supply non-emitting, low-cost energy for ongrid and off-grid communities in Alberta, including remote and rural areas of the province, as well as industries with a significant need for steam, such as Alberta’s oil sands.

“Our government is exploring all opportu-

nities that could help diversify our economy and create jobs for Albertans,” said Kenney.

“We are building on our track record of responsible and innovative energy production by exploring the potential for small modular reactors, which have the potential to generate reliable and affordable energy, while also strengthening our traditional resource sectors and reducing emissions.

“We are excited to collaborate with our provincial partners to stay ahead of the game in the development of this promising technology.”

Last week in the field File Photo MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Crops have continued to develop in the northwest region thanks to warm temperatures this past week.

While most farmers are happy with the heat and its effect on crop development, some have reported heat damage as well as stress due to lack of moisture. Rain would be welcome by many, especially in dryer areas, during the seed filling stage.

Overall, crops in the region are doing good.

Rainfall in the northwest region ranged from nil to 15 mm in areas east of Neilburg.

The St. Walburg area and areas west of Prince Albert received two mm, with most of the rest of the region

receiving only trace amounts of rain or none.

The St. Walburg area has received the most precipitation in the province since April 1 (418 mm).

Moisture conditions slightly declined in the region, with more land being rated as short for topsoil moisture. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate and 18 per cent short.

Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate, 21 per cent short and one per cent very short.

Crop District 9AW is reporting that 27 per cent of the cropland and 42 per cent of the hay land and pasture

is short or very short of topsoil moisture.

Both pastures and hay land are looking good in the region.

Pasture conditions are rated as eight per cent excellent, 60 per cent good, 31 per cent fair, and one per cent poor.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, heat, dry conditions and isolated hail.

There have also been reports of damage caused by insects such as diamondback moths and bertha armyworms, as well as diseases such as fusarium head blight, ergot and various foliar diseases.

Farmers are busy haying, hauling grain, scouting for pests and getting ready for harvest.

Hoarding, and you PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

It’s been a bit tricky to come up with fresh ideas for columns during this COVID-19 business.

There’s not much to write about when you spend your day hunched over a computer, or crawling through the garden pulling weeds.

With that in mind, perhaps you’ll forgive me when I tell you that this week’s thoughts were triggered by that well-known show, Hoarders, which can be seen on the A&E network.

It features a team of experts who have limited time to help people deal with extreme hoarding issues.

One such episode follows a man who took up residence in a garden shed after being evicted from his home

by roughly 2,500 rats.

Can you believe that?

I haven’t seen the story but can almost picture this unfortunate fellow clutching the only items they allowed him to take: a change of socks and a faded picture of dear old mom, as, against his will, he is borne prostrate from the premises on the shoulders of several h u n d re d v e rm i n a n d tossed to the curb.

Then, I envision the assembled rodents dusting themselves off, marching back inside and slamming the door. Sort of like when the family cat threw Fred Flintstone out of his own house and locked it behind him.

While it couldn’t be said that my childhood home was spotless, it was reasonably tidy when my brother and I were kids, so when mom and dad decided to clear the attic of

everything that had been stored there for the past 40 years and drag it downstairs to be sorted, things got messy.

Old cream cans, trunks of clothes, and shabby winter boots were deposited in the kitchen.

Antique paintings of English relatives, boxes of chipped dishes and a battered tricycle littered the living room.

As more and more junk arrived, dad began piling it high, being careful to leave a narrow trail open to facilitate movement throughout, especially to important places like the bathroom and refrigerator.

Brother Bill and I enjoyed this strange system of trails through the rubbish that had appeared in our otherwise-empty living space and happily played games

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amongst it—until someone knocked at the door.

We stopped in stricken silence. Who could it be?

Perhaps it was people needing directions or a salesman that would get no further than the doorstep.

But no.

Our eyes widened with horror as the local Anglican Church minister paced majestically (or so it seemed) into our midst and stood gazing about him in open-mouthed amazement. Acting as though nothing were amiss, our parents invited the man to sit a spell and have a cup of tea.

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RCMP target street-level crime Meridian Source

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Ove r t he last w e e k of July, the Lloydminster RCMP Detachment began a proactive crime reduction initiative focused on dismantling street-level crime groups.

As part of the project, the Lloydminster RCMP General Investigations Section (GIS) conducted multiple targeted traffic stops with two of the stops resulting in a significant seizure of cash, suspected narcotics, and the recovery of stolen property, both stops resulted in crimiFROM PAGE 7

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Thus, the reverend and his sombre black trench coat trailed through the confusing maze and sat gingerly on a chair my father hastily swept clean of assorted debris.

He denied thirst

nal charges.

One of these targeted traffic stops was completed on 50th Avenue and resulted in the recovery of property related to 16 previous reported complaints from residents of Lloydminster and the surrounding area.

As a result of the investigation, the Lloydminster RCMP charged: Derica Mercer, 26, of Sylvan Lake, was charged with 32 Criminal Code charges including multiple theft re l at e d o f f e nc e s and failing to comply with court orders.

Zachary Frazer, 29,

of Leduc County, was charged with 25 Criminal Code charges including property offences and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

This investigation is on-going and both were set to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Aug. 4.

As part of the project; another traffic stop occurred on Highway 16 near 54th avenue. A male was arrested and police seized a small amount of a substance suspected to be cocaine and over $65,000 in cash.

Mohamud Siraji,

39, of Edmonton was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking. He is to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Aug. 18.

“This crime reduction initiative will continue in the City of Lloydminster,” said Insp. Lee Brachmann, Lloydminster RCMP Detachment Commander.

“We will seek out those who intend on v i c ti mi z i ng th e r e si dents of Lloydminster and hold them accountable for their actions.”

when offered a beverage, and the conversation was strained as he peered at us over several dead plants, a stiffened pair of cowhide chaps from the year 1897, and an enamel chamber pot that perched precariously

on our coffee table.

“There’s just one thing,” I said, as the door closed behind the man and we all breathed a sigh of relief.

“Did you guys look at the pamphlet he left behind?”

I held it on high for everyone to read the title of next week’s sermon.

Cleanliness is Next to Go d l i ne ss, i t p r o claimed with great confidence.

“We’re in trouble,” Bill muttered.

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Nominate a Shining Star in the community MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Nominations are now open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community.

“This year, we are continuing to celebrate the amazing volunteers in our communities, while also giving special recognition to those whose leadership and advocacy focus on anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and fighting gender discrimination with the new Breaking Barriers category,” said Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women.

“I encourage everyone to show their support for the extraordina r y v o lun t e e r s w h o make a difference in their community by

nominating them for a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award.”

The Stars of Alberta awards highlight and pay tribute to volunteers who give their time, energy and skills to make a difference in the lives of Albertans.

Two awards are given in each of the following categories: • Youth (up to 24 years of age) • Adult • Senior This year, the new Breaking Barriers category will recognize exceptional volunteers who are working to create communities that are diverse and inclusive. Three awards will be presented in this category to individuals or groups who are addressing racism, advocating for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and fighting gender discrimination in their

communities.

The awards are part of the government’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of Alberta’s volunteers and are handed out annually on or around International Volunteer Day. This year, recipients will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on Dec. 4. Since the inception of the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards in 2000, 127 volunteers from across the province have been honoured.

Albertans are encouraged to submit nominations online. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 15.

Volunteers are the foundation for many community organizations providing recreational, social and cultural programs. Alberta has more than 26,400 non-profit organiza-

tions and, each year, more than 1.6 million Albertans provide more than 262 million volunteer hours to support the non-profit and voluntary sector at a value of $5.6 billion.

The province also continues to accept nominations on an ongoing basis for the Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program launched in April.

The Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program provides an opportunity to provide ongoing recognition of the many ways that volunteering and supporting one another happens in our communities. There are no requirements for hours of service, and any individual or group who helps out in their community is eligible for recognition through this program.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Doris Jean Christianson, who died on May 8, 2020.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by September 21, 2020 and provide details of your claim with: ROBERTSON MOSKAL SARSONS Attention: Walter A. Moskal P.O. Box 1680 3801A - 51 Avenue (Southbridge Commons) LLOYDMINSTER, SK S9V 1K6 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Letter to the editor ... ecently, my grandfather visited a local business with his motorized

scooter.

While there, he took a fall which required an EMS response and subsequent hospitalization, leaving his scooter behind.

The business stored his scooter until I could retrieve it. I am not a frequent visitor of this business and took the precaution to wear a mask and gloves as I had to drive the scooter back to his home.

I did this not only because I know that my grandfather’s scooter could well be cleaner, but also out of prudence. I picked up the scooter without any issues.

During this task, I happened to see an acquaintance of mine, who undoubtedly made notice of my PPE. I thought nothing of it.

However, the next day, I received a phone call from this acquaintance that was quite shocking.

The short and rather one-sided frank conversation summed that they no longer wanted to associate themselves with me and my family because around 10 days earlier a member of my immediate family had talked to them on the street without wearing a mask.

Based on their ignorance and irrational fear, they had wrongly correlated my previous day’s PPE wearing as a sign of illness or exposure, and that days earlier, my family member may have exposed them to COVID-19.

Unfortunately, this mindset is all too common during this global crisis.

Prejudice and ignorance based on fear is the same mindset that has fostered racism, xenophobia and extremist thinking, which has poisoned and divided our society. This very same mindset has given birth to many atrocities around the world: ethnic and religious persecution and genocide, race-based slavery, discriminatory political policies that have had a generational impact, ideological demonization, and all forms of intolerance, violence, terrorism, and armed conflict between peoples.

As much as they may not think so, this mindset based on fear of the unknown and mortality leads humans to act in ways that weaken and fracture society, rather than unite it.

I find it astonishing yet necessary to remind my fellow Canadians of some simple truths:

Just because someone wears a mask does not mean they are to be ostracized. Just because someone does not wear a mask does not make them a menace.

Just because someone is old does not make them wise.

Just because someone is young does not make them inexperienced and error-prone.

Just because someone is a person of colour does not mean they are unequal.

Just because someone is a Muslim does not make them a terrorist.

Just because someone supports President Trump does not make them a racist.

Just because someone supports PM Trudeau does not qualify them for brain surgery.

I would like to thank the EMS and business staff for their courtesy and professionalism during that event.

Unfortunately, many others have succumbed to irrational fear and knee jerk judgements with lasting repercussions which do not benefit our society.

Shame on them. Shame on humanity. God help us.

- Concerned Lloydminster resident

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Leeway from Lloyd: Where is the lake and the bush?

STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

This summer I heard a lot of people saying they are headed to the lake or are planning to go there soon, without revealing where the lake might be.

That’s funny because when I lived in B.C., people there also often spoke of going to the lake or wanting to go to the lake.

I lived in Ontario for nearly 30 years as well, and there were far more people there who let on they would be going to the lake or hoped to go there soon with a dreamy look in their eyes.

I checked a topographical map of Canada and there is no lake called “the lake” or

place called “the lake” either.

I can only conclude the lake is just a mythical body of water that’s become part of our cultural summer folklore similar to Santa Claus in winter.

The lake could also just be belief similar to people assuming they will go to heaven one day, w hile un ab le to define where the hell heaven is or what they should wear when they got there.

If the lake does exist somewhere, it must be expensive and overcrowded with so many people travelling there most weekends throughout the summer.

William Shatner needs to add the lake to a TV episode of The Unexplained to shed light on this mystery.

I have never been to the lake myself, although I would like to go there too. In the past, I have swam and fished in a lake.

I see lakes all the time near highways and on TV, but none of them is the lake often talked about in hushed tones by people in flipflops.

Actually, I spend a lot of my own free time during the summer in the bush, although I can’t say for certain which bush, what bush or where my favourite bush is.

Bush-goers like me have a fine time in the bush and we plan to enjoy more quality bush-time soon.

As for how we get there, I think it’s near the lake. We all have our secrets.

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She carried Tiger Lilies MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

It was a hot summer day in early July, and as I walked up the front sidewalk it was obvious the little house was suffering from significant deferred maintenance, and I wondered if there would be pails on the floor to catch last night’s rain.

I had been warned by his niece the owner was a tough old dude,

known to quick temper, and there was an even chance I would be shown the door within minutes of arriving if he didn’t like what I had to say.

He was in his 90s’ and struggling to live independently.

The yard was overgrown, and an old halfton sat in the driveway where it likely had been parked for several years.

His wife of 60-plus years had recently been

admitted to a respite bed in the local care centre, and I had been told she would never return home.

The old man had asked specifically to see me as he was considering doing something with the house, either selling it or giving it to a family member, then moving into a senior’s apartment within walking distance of the nursing home.

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Strong recovery continues for Sask. jobs MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Province of Saskatchewan’s employment recovery continues to be one of the strongest in Canada, with 13,300 more people working in the province in July compared to June.

There were 551,100 people employed in the province in July.

Unemployment fell by 2.8 per cent to 8.8 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the secondlowest among provinces.

Saskatchewan now has the second-highest employment recovery rate in the country at 94.9 per cent com-

pared to February, the last month before the pandemic.

“Saskatchewan continues to see positive effects resulting from the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, as the province’s job growth remains one of the highest in Canada,” said Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison.

“This means that many residents of Saskatchewan have been a bl e to saf e l y re tu rn to the workforce as our economy is on the right path for a strong recovery.”

The Canadian Federation of Indepen-

dent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer Index continues to indic ate th at Sa sk a tc h e wan’s business climate remains strong, with a year-over-year index increase of 4.0 points from July 2019, compared to a 3.5 point increase in the national index.

This is the third largest increase among provinces.

Also, Saskatchewan’s average weekly earnings increased by 2.3 per cent in May compared to the previous month, which was the second highest among provinces and above the national increase of 2.0 per cent.

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South of Lloydminster: Part 2 WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

The Canadian Pacific Railway played an immense role in settling the West as small towns sprang up alongside its newly-laid rails.

The village of Furness grew from one of these railway sidings in 1926. We have to backtrack slightly to a nearby school to learn more about its early beginnings.

The one-room Mannix School opened circa 1926 with 21 students attending. This school was named after a construction contractor for the Canadian Pacific Railway.

The railway siding of Furness was originally going to be named Mannix. However, when one of the first residents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Johns, moved the Furness post office and an oil business from his farm to this railway

siding, the village took the name of Furness instead.

In 1933, Neville Goss took over the operations of the post office and oil business. A grocery store with living quarters, hardware store, garage (1928), blacksmith and other businesses were gradually added through the years.

At a time when horses were, the main mode of transportation for the early pioneers, recreation was simple and self-made.

The appearance of a captivating airplane overhead was enough to cause a halt to class and run outside to catch a glimpse of this rare bird in the sky. It was quite the novelty during the late 1920s.

Elevators appeared at eight-mile intervals along the rails.

The first grain elevator in Furness opened in 1926. It didn’t take long before two others

stood proudly as sentinels standing guard on the prairie. These elevators changed hands many times until their final closure circa 1974.

Farmers welcomed the opportunity to haul grain to a nearby elevator using horse or oxdrawn wagons. They embraced the advancements in technology once motor-powered vehicles appeared on the horizon. Logically, road development ensued.

The Lone Rock corner service station was moved to Furness by the owners in 1937 with the additions of a residence, grocery store and oil business. Destroyed by fire in 1944, another building was purchased and quickly converted.

These businesses and many others served the small community of Furness well, as transportation to Lloydminster wasn’t always easy on the rugged wagon trail.

The Mannix School

was physically moved to Furness in the summer of 1953 and placed on a high basement to provide an additional classroom. The school districts of Mannix and Rugby were united with Furness.

This building had all the essentials, including electricity, oil heat and indoor facilities. Grades 5 to 10 were eventually bussed to Lone Rock in the early 1960s.

It would have been challenging to teach multiple grades in a one or two-room school.

Yet, these teachers taught more than just regular subjects, they also shared their wisdom and provided guidance for the students.

The school closed in June 1966 and the younger students were bussed to Lloydminster. The building itself was now used as a Community Centre for social gatherings.

Folks exhibited “small-town charm”

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She carried Tiger Lilies cont.

FROM PAGE 12

The initial reception was guarded but I was quickly offered coffee, which I interpreted as a good sign as most people we see for the first interview are so anxious the simple courtesies are often neglected.

Of course, people of his generation never entertained visitors without offering a refreshment and light lunch.

The way he prepared it was straight off the cowboy trail, with the coffee brought to boil in the tin carafe placed in a frying pan filled with water.

I did not want to know how long ago the beverage had originally been prepared, but I sure wasn’t going to comment.

Our conversation that afternoon covered a lot of ground, starting with the time he came to the district as a child with

his parents and brothers, after their ranch had been dried out in southern Saskatchewan, driving a herd of cattle and sleeping under the accompanying wagon.

He admitted to leaving school at 12 years of age to help on the farm.

“We worked hard, and money was scarce, but never did I or my brothers go to bed hungry!”

I commented on the happy young couple in the framed black and white photo hanging on the wall above the kitchen table.

He gently brought it down and pointed out the wildflowers his new wife was holding.

“It was a day like this when we got married,” pausing for a moment with his moist eyes looking into the distance.

“We could barely afford to pay the preacher, but my Mary

File Photo said we would see fresh tiger lilies every year at our anniversary, and it would remind us of our love for each other.”

It has been years since our conversation, but every time I see a tiger lily growing along a trail or fence line, I can’t help but think of two people’s enduring c o mmi t me nt t o e ac h other.

And it never fails to bring a smile to my face.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster. He can be reached by phone 780808-2700 or email vernmcclelland@ remax.net

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“It’s just fun,” said Laycock. “It’s good to get out on the field

Jamie Harkins Meridian Source Longtime Lloydminster Minor Baseball players Rhett Laycock, left, and Orry Clarke are completing their final season with the Twins this summer.

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The Lloydminster midget AA Twins are celebrating the graduation of two longtime ball players this week.

Twins pitcher/first baseman Rhett Laycock and outfielder Orry Clarke are walking off the field as minor leaguers for the final time on Thursday.

Laycock and Clarke have grown up at Lloydminster’s ball parks, first suiting up nine years ago in mosquito and seven seasons past in peewee, respectively.

“It feels good to finish it off in Lloyd,” said Clarke, who graduated from his hometown Paradise Valley School in June. “And, to finish my career with the team I started with.”

The Twins are completing an exhibition game season this summer playing clubs from towns surrounding the Border City.

Laycock noted they haven’t had much success in the win column, but that hasn’t diminished the joy of returning to the diamond.

The Kitscoty High

School graduate said he and Clarke have played with some of the second-year midget Twins before.

However, their journey through minor league baseball has been fairly constant, having dressed with the same team during all but one of the past seven years.

Laycock said competing for a Western Canadian championship with the bantam Twins in 2017 marks the highlight of his baseball career. Clarke added robbing a home

run a couple of summers ago has to be his best moment in the outfield.

It’s a weird feeling knowing this is their last week playing minor league ball, noted Clarke, but that doesn’t mean they won’t return to the game in some way at a future time.

He said right now they’re simply appreciative of having a chance to play this summer considering the uncertainty surrounding the return of baseball a few months ago.

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Where, oh where, is Zack Kassian SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

Well, that didn’t go as planned.

I’m not saying the Edmonton Oilers qualifying round exit to the Chicago Blackhawks wasn’t inconceivable.

But, you’ve got to think hosting a historic edition of the Stanley Cup playoffs would at least raise the compete level amongst the Oilers players.

Dave Tippett said the series came down to mistakes and not getting a save when it was needed. Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom, who is signed at over $4 million for another three seasons, provided a great example of the former in the fourth and deciding game, losing possession of the puck on a weak giveaway before getting beat by Brandon Saad behind the net leading to a goal against.

Goalie Mikko Koskinen, signed for another two years at $4,500,000, kept the Oilers in the game making a big shorthanded breakaway save on David Kampf early in the second period.

However, the star of the night was Blackhawks tender Corey Crawford who stopped 41 shots in the 3-2 win.

All in all, the only players to make a difference for the home side were Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Prized deadline acquisition Andreas Athanasiou is guilty of providing little in a bottom-six role, but the most noticeable no-show has to be Zack Kassian.

Thanks to a recentlysigned three-year extension worth over $3 million a season, Oilers fans will need to exercise patience with the heart-on-his-sleeve power f orward . Who knows?

If Kassian develops a little bit of IQ on the ice, such as cutting down on kicking opposing players in the chest, and off it, an example being to think first before taking a selfie with a member of the Hells Angels, then maybe the deal will pay off.

Tippett deserves a bit of the blame for getting out-coached by Blackhawks counterpart Jeremy Colliton during the series. Colliton got his defence to shoot quickly toward the crowd gathering in front of the Oilers net resulting in tipins throughout.

Matthew Highmore showed how well the play works late in the first, finding himself all alone in front for a deflection with Darnell Nurse and Ethan Bear harmlessly occupying space at his sides.

General manager, Ken Holland, got his team playoff ready trading for Athanasiou, Tyler Ennis and Mike

Green at the deadline.

Unfortunately, neither is a third-line centre, starting goaltender or No. 1 defenceman.

Ennis and Green are unrestricted free agents who may or may not return.

Athanasiou is restricted and likely to resign at $3 million per if indications by Holland when the deals were made prove true.

The only other players not signed for at least another year or entering restricted free agency are goalie Mike Smith and forward Riley Sheahan, meaning the Oilers GM won’t have much cash to throw around in the short window between the Stanley Cup finals at Rogers Place in October and a hoped-for start to the 2020-21 season around Dec. 1. I’m not sure how Holland is going to do it, but getting a No. 1 defenceman and starting goalie should be the priority.

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Agriculture

Scouting tips and thresholds for canola pod eaters KEITH GABERT SPECIAL TO THE MERIDIAN SOURCE

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Over the next couple of weeks, farmers and agronomists will want to check canola pods for feeding by bertha armyworm, diamondback moth larvae, lygus bugs and other pests.

Even if an area is low risk according to provincial risk maps, local hot spots can flare up – which is why each farm should make its own assessment on a field by field basis.

If pod feeders are found, make accurate counts in at least four locations 50 metres apart in each field. Then make spray decisions based on thresholds.

Note that leaves act as an early warning system for most chewing canola pests at this stage, so missing leaves or holes in numerous leaves may give you a week or more warning before pod chewing occurs.

Thresholds indicate the point at which a spray application will start to provide an economic return – so thresholds-based decisions are good for profits. By sticking to thresholds, farmers also protect the beneficial

insects that will often keep a local pest population from exploding and maintain an overall lower population through the years.

Here are identifying features, scouting tips and links to thresholds for the three most common pod feeders in canola found in Western Canada.

Bertha armyworm Berthas come in brown, black and green shades, but they all have a yellow-orange stripe along each side.

Mature larvae are up to 1.5” long.

Begin monitoring after peak flowering and continue until the crop is almost at swath stage.

The pre-harvest interval for some products is as little as one day. These intervals vary quite a bit by product, so check labels.

At each scout location, mark out an area of one square metre and beat the plants growing within that area to dislodge the larvae.

Remove leaf litter and trash, then shake plants vigorously. These two steps will uncover berthas on the ground and cause berthas on the plants to drop. Pause a minute and wait for

the larvae to begin moving around again, then count all that you find within the square metre. Thresholds will be around 20 bertha larvae per square metre in most situations. For more on bertha armyworm scouting and thresholds, go to the Insects section at canolaencyclopedia.ca.

Diamondback moth larvae Diamondback moth larvae are yellowishgreen to green, up to half an inch long, and have a forked rear end.

When disturbed, the larvae will wriggle backward violently and may drop from the plant, suspended by a silken thread.

Feeding on the exterior of developing pods is responsible for their “economic” pest status.

The threshold for flowering or podded plants is 200 to 300 diamondback moth larvae per square metre (20 to 30 per square foot). For easier counting, pull up all plants from one square foot and beat them on a flat surface, such as a sheet or truck hood, to dislodge them.

For more on diamondback moth larvae scouting and thresholds, go

to the Insects section at canolaencyclopedia.ca.

Lygus bugs Adult lygus bugs are about a quarter-inch long. They have relatively long antennae and legs. They vary from pale green to reddish-brown to black, with a distinctive triangle or “V” shaped shield mark in the middle of their backs.

Adults are active and fly readily when approached. Immature lygus nymphs are often mistaken for aphids, but lygus nymphs are more active and harder bodied. Several black spots, usually five, become noticeable on the backs of nymphs as they mature through five instars (growth stages) before becoming adults.

With a standard insect net of 15″ diam-

eter, take ten 180° sweeps, and aim to sweep the buds, flowers and pods while moving forward.

Sweep-net monitoring should be done under fair weather conditions (e.g., sunny, low wind, above 15°C) and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to ensure lygus are active within the canopy. Count adults and any nymphs with darkened wing pads on their shoulders.

Field experience with lygus bugs in the Black Soil Zone, in particular, has prompted agronomists to be much less concerned about this particular pest than the threshold tables would indicate.

Dry conditions seem to favour both lygus population development and d amage to canola. However, mois-

Supplied Photo ture conditions that allow for good crop growth may remove measurable damage from this insect pest.

For scouting tips and the old thresholds table, see the lygus chapter in the Insects section at canolaencyclopedia.ca.

– Keith Gabert is an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. Email gabertk@canolacouncil.org.

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