Meridian Source - August 15, 2024 by Meridian Source

Lloyd’s busload rumour; not true

director Kagen Kneen.

For months, the rumour around Lloydminster has been busloads of unhoused individuals are being shipped in from other communities, but according to the Men’s Shelter, Lloydminster RCMP, and a volunteer group on the street, that is not the case.

“No, they’re not; that’s a common theme, right? If you read all the social media, they’re all shipped here by bus, and they’re making everybody else’s problem our problem,” said Lloydminster Men’s Shelter executive

“I’ve talked to other cities and communities; they are not shipping individuals by bus here. Sometimes, individuals will say they came on a bus, but they’re not a busload of unhoused individuals.”

Lloydminster RCMP detachment commander, Staff Sgt. Brian Nicholl, parrots that sentiment. He understands the unhoused is a complex situation, but it’s also not illegal.

He categorically denies any chances of busloads of people showing up in Lloydminster.

“No, it’s 100 per cent a rumour we hear as well. The

reality is, there were times some places did that, some communities, from other places I worked in British Columbia, not here in Lloyd,” said Nicholl.

“They would move people due to new housing that was created; some communities built specific housing for unhoused people.”

Caring for our Community Lloydminster has been working with this vulnerable population since January, upwards of two times a week. Catherine Hill, one of the group’s founders, wants people to know the rumour isn’t true.

“We, on occasion, noticed a few new faces when the weather warmed up, and around the time of the Lloyd Fair. That’s it. Please follow the Lloydminster Men’s Shel ter for real awareness,” said Hill.

“Misinformation spreads fear, anger and hatred for certain groups with obstacles. We are out in the middle of this and are not seeing busloads of new people.”

The Men’s Shelter and Caring for Our Community seek people to donate their time to help those in need. You can reach out to them on Facebook if interested.

DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER

Members of the unhoused community have set up shop in downtown Lloydminster. The rumour is they’ve been bused in from other communities, but according to local experts, that’s not the case. Dan Gray Meridian Source Photo

Reklaws rock Paradise Hill

and curling rink.

The Reklaws rocked the Paradise Hill Arena during the Paradise Hill Summer Bash.

The bash drew a large crowd as residents from Paradise Hill and the surrounding area packed the arena to see two country performers.

Chelsea Novlan, board member with the Paradise Hill recreation board said that nearly 1,000 people attended the event.

Drew Greggory headlined and closed for the Reklaws during the Saturday night performance.

“It was awesome, Drew Gregory was so much fun,” said Novlan.

The Reklaws, originally from North Dumfries, Ont., put on quite the show.

“The Reklaws were so amazing they put on a really good show, they had such a blast playing, they couldn’t believe the show and how a town our size could draw in such a huge crowd, it was a great weekend,” said Novlan.

The fundraising event raised money to purchase a new ice plant for the Paradise Hill Arena

The full amount raised from the event is not yet known, but the amount raised during the auction, which featured tickets to a Jordan Davis concert and a Yeti cooler signed by the Reklaws is.

“We know we raised $55,000 in the auction, very excited about that we want to thank all the buyers, sponsors, auction donors, volunteers, ball teams attendees, board members, the sum -

mer bash this past weekend it was a very successful weekend,” said Novlan.

The auction also featured a Blue Jays game package, Edmonton Oilers tickets and cinnamon buns from Hilltop Sweets.

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Chatsworth Farm open to public Saturday

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Open Farms Day is taking place across Alberta this Saturday, Aug. 17, and Chatsworth Farm, located

outside of Vermillion, is excited to participate again.

“The purpose is to connect people with local Alberta farms; the visitors can be people who have never been on a farm before in their entire lives or just the neighbours down the road who are also farmers,” said Event Organizer Charlotte Wasilyk.

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chicks), and, of course, dogs and cats on the farm.

Aside from the neighbours down the road who will show up to catch up and see what’s different, she hopes it’s an experience for those who are a few steps removed from farming.

The purpose is to connect people with

local Alberta farms.

“It’s about bringing the community together, sharing a love for agriculture, and highlighting what each individual farm or agri-food business does.”

Her parents own the farm and this is the fifth year they have hosted. During the event, people can see and in some cases, interact with cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens (including

“For people who have never visited a farm before, or are a little bit removed from agriculture themselves, just giving them the chance to maybe hold a baby chick or pet the horses,” said Wasilyk. “For them, it can fill their cup for the rest of the year, so everybody gets something a little bit different out of our open farm days.”

Outside of the artisan’s market, machinery demonstrations and local musical talent, one of the things

she’s looking forward to the most about this year’s new offerings is cooking demonstrations.

“There’s nothing more farm-totable than some chefs cooking up some beef and pork. It was raised steps from where it’s being prepared and highlighting what those ingredients can do.”

Attending is free, however, you are encouraged to bring cash for the barbecue and vendors who are on-site for the day.

You should wear closed-toed shoes and must leave your pet at home as they are not allowed on site. The event will be held at the farm on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can show up or go to their website, Chatsworthfarm.ca, to preregister. The website also answers the most frequently asked questions about the event.

Regional fire departments battle grass fires

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

Several grass fires have kept regional fire departments busy.

Three separate fires required a response from a fire crew Sunday afternoon.

Dewberry Fire and Rescue and Clandonald Fire dealt with a grass fire caused by downed powerlines on Range Road 52 and Township 532. The downed powerline also caused power outages in the area. By 3:28 p.m. the fire had been extinguished and

As crews were returning, a third grassfire was reported. Kitscoty Fire was out just

power was restored by ATCO. Marwayne Fire was dispatched just after 1 p.m. north of Tulliby Lake for a reported grassfire near an oil well site. Mutual aid was requested from the Kitscoty Fire Department. County engine #9-6 was also out. At 2:10 p.m. Marwayne Fire Chief Ron Miske reported the fire was contained and crews were extinguishing hot spots.

before 5 p.m. south on Range Road 30. Just after 7 p.m., crews were back at their halls and in service.

In a Facebook post, the Protective Services - County of Vermilion River wrote, “Please, if you see smokecall 911.”

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Lloydminster business showcased through art

“Well, I’m a family business, I’ve got three boys, they are included and have been since they were born, they’re a part of this,” said Pittao.

New artwork at a local business is helping to beautify downtown Lloydminster.

Border City Furniture has new signs in the windows showcasing the business through art.

“I love the fact it portrayed me and my business, with my business it’s me, the guy that works for me, Ryan, that’s why we’re holding up our logo, when you walk into our shop it’s us, this is who we are, so I wanted to showcase that,” said Calvin Pittao, owner of Border City Furniture.

Ryan Hogg, who works with Pittao, has been with Border City Furniture for 10 years and is considered part of the family.

The new artwork was created and designed by Ironjet Promotions and was funded partially thanks to a grant from the city.

“I saw the grant online and was familiar with the downtown area revitalization project; I didn’t know they were doing a façade improvement or whether I would qualify for it,” said Pittao.

He says the artwork design represents his family, showing the family identity of the business.

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This isn’t the only piece of art around Border City Furniture as Pittao had a mural installed in the alley behind the building. It was installed 10 years ago by local Lloydminster artist Michelle Lake.

The mural concept is a Lloydminster postcard and represents key facets of the city.

“I’m born and raised in Lloydminster, that’s what makes me as a business unique here,” said Pittao. “So, I wanted that to showcase it.”

He explained he had the idea to put up a mural in the alley after a trip to Toronto, Ont.

“If you’ve ever been to Toronto, it takes the old rail carts down from the airport to downtown Toronto, so you go the whole trip down the old rail tracks,” said Pittao. “For quite a bit of it you’re going through graffiti and some beautiful art, one thing that really hit me is that nothing was tagged over.”

Border City Furniture first opened 19 years ago and Pittao was the manager at the time. Five years after it opened, he took over ownership achieving a lifelong dream.

“It’s done well for me and my family, I’ve always wanted since I was a child. To be a business owner is something I aspired to, and here I am,” he said.

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Photo Courtesy Border City Furniture Facebook

‘No easy solution’ to unhoused issue: Lloyd MLA

Stats show the unhoused situation is getting worse across the country, and it’s also being noticed here at home.

The Meridian Source spoke with two prominent figures in the community to learn more about possible solutions.

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers stressed that although the issue impacts citizens every day, there isn’t much they can do to combat it as a municipality.

“We often get asked to be the first line of defence, but we have the least resources because our taxes are not aimed at putting up shelters,” said Aalbers.

“In the same token, we’re working with the Men’s Shelter, Olive Tree and the Interval Home on a regular basis, trying to help them reach their goals of providing facilities and resources to help people who are on the street, or in the case of the Interval Home, have issues with assaulted women, battered women and children.”

According to the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter, the unhoused population in Lloydminster is approximately 250.

Aalbers thinks it’s a social services issue Alberta and Saskatchewan need to help solve.

“What are we doing about homelessness? We are trying to coordinate with the provincial governments and say, ‘hey, do you realize we have this issue in our community?’ People are sleeping on the street, sleeping on park benches because they don’t have anywhere else to go,” said Aalbers.

Madeinca, a website designed to highlight Canadian businesses and products, estimates homelessness impacts the national economy to the tune of over $7 billion a year, with up to 300,000 unhoused across the nation.

Saskatchewan Party MLA Colleen Young understands there is no easy answer, adding the province has decided to invest in recovery.

“We are focused on recovery and

trying our best to create spaces and services that will get people into recovery,” said Young. “Every drug out there is poison. It is not just a drug, it is a poison trying to kill people.”

A problem not unique to Lloydminster, British Columbia is currently feeling the impact first hand.

“We have a big challenge here, and we know it’s growing,” said Young. “I get to hear about it from folks that are frustrated with the crime, the stealing, the break and enters, the people on the street.”

“There is no easy solution.”

The Government of Canada is providing $2.2 billion over the next 10 years to help combat the issue, and provinces are also looking for ways to solve it.

Residents are encouraged to contact their local politicians directly with concerns.

Frenchman Butte Museum Festival makes for fabulous day

It was a bright, sunny, beautiful day to host the 33rd Annual Museum Festival in the hamlet of Frenchman

On Aug. 11, over 100 volunteers put on a day of fun, festivities, and great food. The morning began with a church service led by Pastor Levis Beaudoin of the Riverview Community Church. The church group also looked after selling hot dogs, smokies and refreshments for all to enjoy. Entertainment started right after with a full day of fabulous entertainers such as Fort Pitt Farms, Cassie Cameron, Justin & Amie Walker, Sister Grace and finally Country Folk. Demonstrations went on throughout the day featuring blacksmithing, fur trading, rope making and telegraph sending. The parade was the

highlight with many entries ranging from antique cars, horses and carriages, floats, and decorated bikes. The dignitaries on hand for the day were MLA Colleen Young and MP Rosemarie Falk. All the buildings were open for everyone to see and take in the immense collection of artifacts this museum has to offer.

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Bioclean Aquatic Centre closed for maintenance

slide maintenance, painting, wave pool compressor replacement, tile repairs and extensive cleaning.

The Bioclean Aquatic Centre will temporarily be closed for routine annual maintenance.

From Aug. 19 to Sept. 22 the water amenities will be closed to the public. Planned upgrades include, water -

Memberships will be placed on hold during the maintenance closure and will resume Sept. 23.

The Co-op Community Outdoor pool will remain open until Sept. 2, weather permitting.

Antlerless mule deer tags available

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

Hunting season is nearly here, and hunters are reminded to be prepared.

Hunters need to purchase a license before going out and they are available to buy. Limited antlerless mule deer licenses are available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting on Aug. 15.

There are a few options for hunters to purchase a license, online through the Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system, 24 hours a day. Or they can go in person to a Government of Saskatchewan field office with front counter service or at select provin

cial park offices.

Hunters must provide their HAL identification number, or any other identification number previously added to their HAL account.

Those going out on privately owned land should know the rules before doing so. Approximately 85 per cent of the land in southern Saskatchewan is privately owned or controlled. Consent from the owner is mandatory prior to entering and hunting on any private land.

Consent can be provided in writing, orally or through signage. For more information about hunting and trapping in Saskatchewan or to download the Hunters Guide and Trappers Guide, visit: saskatchewan.ca/hunting.

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

Any person claiming to be affected by a decision of the Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by submitting written notice and the fee of $400.00 within 21 days from the date of issuance to The Ofﬁce of the City Clerk, Attention - Secretary of the Development Appeal Board at City Hall at 4420 – 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0W2. City of Lloydminster

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Celebrating a run for a good cause

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There was cause for celebration in Lloydminster on Tuesday as The Running for Shelter fundraiser came through town.

I was exhausted, yes, I still ran 60 km, if I could have slept in the middle of the day, I absolutely would have slept in the middle of the day.

The celebration barbecue in Lloydminster went ahead from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cenovus Energy green space. Burgers and water were served at the event by donation.

The burgers and barbecue were donated by Graham Construction.

The Lloydminster Men’s Shelter has undertaken The Running for

Shelter campaign to raise funds for a new shelter.

Kagan Kneen, executive director of the men’s shelter, set out on Aug. 1 from Big Berland campground on the far west of Alberta and will run until Aug. 28, ending in Wroxton, Sask.

Kneen, accompanied by a pilot vehicle driven by his mom, has experienced some bumps along the journey.

They experienced a heavy rainstorm and recently one of the tires on the vehicle went flat. Equipped with a new set of tires, Kneen ran on.

He says this run has given him some perspective on what the unhoused population deals with.

“I was thinking about it two days ago while we were soaking wet and running ... I always wondered why our clients, unhoused populations were sleeping in the middle of the day, it makes sense to me now,” he said in a Facebook video.

“I got 4 hours of sleep in that pour-

ing rain and the thunderstorm, I was exhausted, yes, I still ran 60 km, if I could have slept in the middle of the day, I absolutely would have slept in the middle of the day, if there was somewhere warm and comfortable for me to sleep.”

Kneen also toured men’s shelters in Edmonton as he passed through the city.

The fundraising goal of the event is $300,000 and donations can be made online at the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter website.

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Lloydminster Men’s Shelter executive director, Kagan Kneen, (left) runs through Lloydminster on Tuesday afternoon before a charity barbecue at the Cenovus Energy Green Space.

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There’s only been one thing on my mind this week dear reader, that’s the number 30. I have crossed a large milestone in my life, turning 30. Now I can either lie about my age for the next, well forever and tell people I’m younger than I am, or I can embrace it. I think I’ll go with the latter.

you may not want to or attending an event you aren’t that into. I moved across the country for an opportunity I simply said yes to, and it changed my life.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to tell plenty of life stories and they all had one thing in common, they said yes to an opportunity that came out of nowhere.

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I’m not going to tell my whole life story here, but I will give you some lessons I’ve learned.

This may strike some of you as quite surprising, but I am very shy and introverted. I happened to stumble into journalism because I thought it sounded interesting and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life. Through journalism, the thing I’ve learned is it’s important to say yes to opportunities. Whether it’s meeting someone

I’ve also learned through my 30 years of existence, it’s important to have time for yourself. Too much of our lives can be wrapped up in social media, friends, careers, etc.

Take time for yourself, go for a walk and appreciate the nature around you, or enjoy a quiet dinner by yourself, whatever it may be.

I’ll wrap up here, but thought I’d share as this is something very important I’ve learned. Today may be sad or difficult, but tomorrow opens a new day with untold possibilities. Take it one day at a time and you’ll be

alright. I guess I did have one more thing to add, never stop learning, ask the silly questions and learn as much as you can. The world is filled with endless information and infinite stories to tell, all more interesting than the last.

That’s enough serious talk, next week I’m sure I’ll be back with a column about something more silly, like how backpacks came to exist.

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A baby bottle today could lead to problems tomorrow

When a child cries, it’s natural to want to comfort the child and stop their crying. Some parents try to soothe their children by giving them a bottle or a pacifier dipped in a sweet liquid. The child may stop crying; however, this practice often leads to future dental problems.

Children can develop a dental problem called baby bottle tooth decay. This is caused by sugar (carbohydrates) in the liquids in bottles clinging to the teeth for long periods, while bacteria in the mouth uses this sugar to attack the teeth.

The first signs of decay may be dull, white spots or lines on the teeth. Even though the baby teeth will be replaced by permanent ones, it is important to look after the baby teeth to ensure healthy gums and teeth, and proper positioning of the

permanent teeth. Healthy baby teeth are also very important for nutrition and proper speech development.

To prevent baby bottle tooth decay, never allow the child to fall asleep with a bottle or sippy-cup containing milk, formula, juice, or anything other than water. After feedings, wipe the baby’s gums with a clean damp cloth or gauze pad. Parents should start brushing a child’s teeth as soon as the first D. M. D. tooth appears. Parents are encouraged to wean their children by their first birthday and start offering the child a cup.

If you suspect your child may have baby bottle tooth decay, see your dentist right away. If you have concerns about your child’s teeth or need advice on preventing a baby bottle tooth decay, ask your dentist.

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Leeway from Lloyd: School cellphone ban questionable

Saskatchewan should have consulted teachers before announcing cellphones will not be allowed during class time this year across K-12 schools including Lloydminster Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill recently said, “Technology has its place, but too often, cellphones are taking students’ attention away from what they should be learning.” He also said “This new policy will

allow students to be more engaged with their teachers and focused on learning the skills.”

However, Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and a teacher herself, claims the ban is just an attempt by the government to avoid dealing with the real distractions that come with classroom complexity and size.

She thinks teachers have the ability to control cellphone disruptions just as they do with other distracting behaviours.

The ban could create more work for teachers who have been asking the

Gray Matters: Signing on the dotted line

Many of us have signed on dotted lines in our lifetime, but not many can say they’ve signed on a dotted line that could cost them their lives.

From experience, it’s a unique perspective to look at a piece of paper

and sign it saying you are willing to give your life to protect others. Be it police, military, firefighting, or various other first responders, the numbers tell a story.

In Alberta, the vacancy rate for positions in the RCMP is over 20 per cent. The Canadian Armed Forces perennially struggle to meet recruiting targets. The volunteer fire departments across the county are sounding the alarm about the lack of individuals willing to join up for the

government to do something to provide more support to more students with diverse needs in schools.

The ruling requires new school division procedures for exemptions for students that require ongoing use of mobile devices as accommodations for medical or specific learning needs.

However, I can also see the point of the ban in class if students are more dialled in on posting on social media, searching YouTube or texting friends than learning. Fewer distractions will help teachers, and that’s what Becotte says teachers want.

I can also see the ban backfiring,

protection of the community.

So why is this? and what is the solution?

In a recent study by the Stanford Centre on Longevity, three answers were prevalent as to why people no longer volunteer.

1. They don’t have time and volunteer schedules are too inflexible

2. They don’t know where to look for information and most positions aren’t interesting to them

3. No one asked them too

knowing students are glued to their phones.

They might be more distracted by thinking about a text or social media comments they’re anxious to send or respond to when class is over.

Hopefully, there will be an evaluation of the ban at the end of the school year along with some data.

Parents, teachers and students who are against a ban might want to call, text or email their opposition, or better yet, write a letter, in case government officials no longer use cellphones themselves. The latter method would at least improve writing skills!

I want to add a fourth from personal observation. The need for real community has diminished since the invention of online communities via social media platforms.

Before the internet, people volunteered in part to meet people of like-minded interests, share in reaching a common goal, and socialize. It doesn’t matter which organization you look at; they all fit that common theme.

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Cards, games, food, meetings and live music

Diabetes Exercise Class

The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be hosting diabetes education classes every Thursday from 12:301:30 p.m. in the Strides Room of the Prairie North Plaza, Suite 109, 4910 50 St. To register, please call 306-8202597. The class is free. Starting on Sept. 16,

diabetes exercise classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 2-3 p.m.

RCW Summer Meltdown

Get ready for the ultimate summer party at Real Canadian Wrestling’s Summer Meltdown, taking place at Cheers Live on Aug. 29. Tickets are $22.63 and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Zulu Challenge

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welcome. All dogs must have a harness, no collars. All owners must have a hands free leash ... reactive/protective dogs must have a muzzle at all times ... anything you cannot do you can go around. Google Lloydminster Zulu Race for more details. Registration for the race is $22.63.

ald Season. Tickets are $69 and are available online or at the theatre’s box office. See you there!

Madchild at Cheers Live Juno Award winner, Madchild, of Swollen Members fame, plays at Cheers Live on Sept. 26. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

The Zulu Challenge is coming to Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. This rare event will have 20 obstacles with 5 kilometres of trails. All dogs

Local artist Brandi Hofer was spotted repainting one of the Faces of Lloydminster on 62 Ave. Monday evening after the sun stripped the original paint job. ADVERTISE IN OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY for as little as $15! CALL 306-825-5111

Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at the Vic Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters are taking the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 16 for a 7:30 p.m. show as part of the Dr. H.A. McDon -

Shaela Miller at The Vic Juba Shaela Miller takes the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at vicjubatheatre. ca or call the box office at 780-872-7400. Ticket revenue will be divided between Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation and Friends of Weaver Park. Double your impact and support two great local non-profit organizations.

Classified at the Lloyd Ex Canadian hip-hop artist Classified is taking the stage at the Lloyd Exhibition on Nov. 9. Show starts at 8 p.m., tickets are $50 and available on Eventbrite. Have something you’d like in our calendar? Email it to taylor@meridiansource.ca

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One of the original dopamine rushes was doing acts of service to make other people’s lives more manageable and enjoyable. People volunteered because they cared about others and had a sense of community, a need to protect it, and a want to improve it.

Why put all that effort in when you can now get all those interactions and dopamine hits while tapping on your electronic devices; who needs face-toface interactions or bigger community goals anymore?

I have a solution, though, and it revolves around the negativity on social media and any situation keyboard warriors get behind. Stop hiding behind the anonymity and power of keyboards, social media posts and likes.

Instead, choose to sign on the dotted line and be prepared to make the sacrifices needed to enact change. If half of those who complained worked to enact positive change, the community would be a better place.

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Hammer time for Lloyd athlete

Lloydminster hammer thrower, Jake McEachern, is going for gold at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.

The 19-year-old will represent Team Canada from Aug. 27-31 as a medal favourite, ranked 11th in the world for U20 men’s hammer throw.

McEachern is stoked knowing Canada’s Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers won double Olympic gold in their men’s and women’s hammer throw events in Paris.

He also met both reigning world champions at the Canadian U20 Championships in Quebec in June when he won gold in the hammer with a toss of 67.32 metres to qualify for worlds.

“I had the pleasure of watching them both at nationals and I got to meet both of them. Being able to watch both of them on the big screen was really inspirational,” said McEachern. “It was awesome.”

His dad, Kevin, a local chiropractor who is treating his son’s shoulder, thinks the Olympic success of Canada in the hammer will ratchet up expectations in Lima.

“I have to think that Katzberg and Rogers have put the spotlight on Canada and specifically Jake,” he said.

The World Athletics U20 Championships are a proven testing ground for Canada’s next wave of track and field stars.

Katzberg was part of the 2021 team, while his fellow Olympic and world hammer throw champion, Camryn Rogers, was part of the 2018 team.

“I think it’s exciting. I think I’m on a pretty good path at the moment,” said McEachern. He sees Katzberg and Rogers as technical role models who are the best in the world.

Locally, the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School grad credits Split City Sonics’ coach Karl Meissner with getting him into the sport.

“Karl’s been here since day one. Karl’s the reason I picked up the hammer; he’s why I got to figure all this out. None of this would have been possible without his guidance,” said McEachern.

The teen’s success in the hammer throw landed

NCAA is my biggest priority until the next point. Until then, I’ll just be keeping in college,” said McEachern.

He says he’s been on the verge of closer to 70m for a few months now.

“Lingering injuries have been keeping me from that, but I’m trying to be conscious of how I train so I can be at full health for worlds,” McEachern said.

“If 70 happens, that would be awesome, if not, I’m still in Peru and that’s pretty good, oh, also win.”

McEachern will fly to Peru on Aug. 23 and his parents will leave on Aug. 25 to watch him.

“It’s very cool. I’m glad they are coming along for the trip. They are the ones that drive me to all of the meets,” he said.

McEachern explained the worlds bleed into the

first week of school where he is studying biology and trying to figure out a career goal.

“We’re still trying to figure out what we’re going to do with biology, but it’s a STEM degree. It’s a field I find interesting, so I’m sure I’ll figure out something cool,” he said.

He says he probably won’t follow in his dad’s footsteps as a chiropractor, however.

“I’m on the way out of pre-med. I figure that’s not for me,” he said.

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Jake McEachern, a local 19-year-old hammer thrower, will compete in the U20 World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, from Aug. 27-31. McEachern is ranked 11th in the world in U20 hammer.

Marsden welcomes Highland Carnage

it’s been killer for its first year,” said Culham.

The Town of Marsden, Sask. hosted its first-ever Scottish heavy events competition last Saturday.

The event welcomed people from all over Alberta and Saskatchewan and featured face painting, bouncy houses, beer gardens, a concession booth and, of course, Scottish heavy events, including caber toss, weight for distance, Scottish hammer throw and stones.

Being an inaugural event for Marsden, organizers were pleased with the day and hope to add more and improve.

Event coordinator and competitor, Toby Culham, got into competing because it was on his bucket list.

“My goal is to go out, have a good time, put up good numbers and make sure everyone else is having a good time,” said Culham.

Announcer and competitor Karl Hren says he spaces out his competitions throughout the summer.

In May he goes to Regina, Winnipeg in June, and in July, Edmonton. He is done with his usual competitions for the year and was in Marsden more to play than compete.

He said he wanted to be a part of this event in Marsden, support the athletes, and have some fun.

“Training for this is very similar to Olympic weightlifting, you’re going to want to strengthen your muscles doing deadlifts and clean and jerks in the gym, and then you want to get out and practice as much as you can,” said Hren.

Another competitor, Owen Ferguson, has been competing in heavy events for five years. He has been to competitions in Alberta and British Columbia and this was his first in Saskatchewan.

He just finished playing senior men’s football and started getting into strongman.

He decided to try highland events and has been competing in heavy events for four years.

“It’s a super welcoming environment, anyone who’s thinking about trying it should do it. It’s a lot of fun and something you can do for many years,” said Ferguson.

Culham’s favourite event to watch is the hammer and the cabers because you see a lot of movement on them and it’s hard to throw.

“Next year we’ll have pipers and hopefully get some Scottish food. But

Culham would like to thank the Marsden recreation board for all their help, the event sponsors, Sue Gray, Jo Tichkowsky, Gayla Hodgson, Bobbie Patterson and everyone who helped the event be such a great success.

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Word on the beat: intro to a new policing column

In collaboration with the Meridian Source , the Lloydminster RCMP will be presenting information specific to policing in upcoming papers.

The intent is to provide a better understanding of what we do, how we do it and why things are done as they are, in the context of policing.

Various offences will be topics as well, as will explanations of local incidents to allow you an inside look at policing, which hopefully will answer questions you may have when you hear about police involved incidents.

The biggest questions we hear about after ‘what happened’ is the ‘why did they . . .’ which typically is a result of someone not understanding policing and how things are required to be done.

The kids were busy with face painting, balloon animals, games, and a scavenger hunt. A raffle took place for four beautiful handmade quilts while the fifth was auctioned off. The auction brought in an astounding bid of $1,050, the lucky bidder was Maria Kokonas of Spiro’s Family Restaurant in Lloydminster.

The pie shack was open all day selling pieces of every pie imaginable

Policing is continually evolving as are the laws we live and work within, and this includes the way in which the courts dispose of charges.

To illustrate this, over the last number of years, the Criminal Code sections for impaired driving were rewritten, Alberta instituted a provincial process for addressing impaired driving, and a number of Canadian court rulings significantly affected policing and the prosecution of accused individuals.

Other topics you can expect to learn more about will be specifics on some Criminal Code offenses such as Mischief, Assault and Criminal Harassment.

When there is a major police event, it may be addressed in an article to give you an understanding of why certain things were done and why certain things are not done.

with ice cream for everyone to enjoy.

Many local women and museum members baked the pies and donated them. The day ended with a delicious roast beef meal put on by Fort Pitt Farms along with many local ranchers sponsoring the beef. The day was filled with reminiscing and seeing old friends who had travelled great distances for the festival.

Many times the phrase “it is so great to see you” could be heard

We will also address traffic related topics and the very important area of authorities and limitations as these dictate specific policing responses.

We will open the door on the court processes and provide information as this is something you likely have even less exposure to than policing.

The judicial process in Canada is a key component of the democracy we live in and is the third stage in our legal system (incident occurrence and then follow up investigations are first and second stages).

We won’t delve into the court side of things too deep as that is the tail end of police involvement in the judicial process.

The goal of the articles is to allow you a better understanding of policing as we realize it can seem somewhat secretive and distant from your daily life, and yet, it can have a signif-

throughout the crowd. The tent was full of everyone’s toes tapping to the great music. The day is not solely about the museum but the fellowship and renewing of old friendships. The Museum Board want to thank everyone who took part, volunteered, donated and demonstrated to make this day possible. All proceeds go towards the operation and upkeep of the museum.

The Frenchman Butte Museum is

icant impact on you.

You can see reports of police events daily online, watch news coverage of them on TV or via streaming, read about them in a newspaper or hear it on the radio. Whichever way you get your news and information, it often contains topics related to the various police services across Canada and around the world. We will focus on Canada, and local events and issues, to keep it more relevant.

If you have any police topics you would like addressed, or policing questions answered, please submit these to the Meridian Source Editor, Taylor Weaver at taylor@meridiansource.ca

- Staff Sgt. Jerry Nutbown, is the NCO in charge of the Lloydminster RCMP detachtment’s General Investigation Section. Stay tuned for future articles from the Lloydminster RCMP.

open seven days a week from 10 am. to 5 p.m. Come out for a visit and a tour, we would love to see you! Visit meridiansource.ca for more photos from the event.

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Remembering the man behind the camera

Paul Forges, a loving husband to Faye, father of two daughters, Bria and Kiana, and owner of Forges Media, died on Saturday, Aug. 10 after a brief battle with lymphoma at age 58.

“The most amazing man that ever entered my life passed away at approximately 9:30 this morning,” read an Aug. 11 post.

“Paul gave me and the girls so much love, guidance, comfort, and more throughout our lives. There are no words wonderful enough to describe what he meant to us. We will all love him forever and always. He fought such a brave battle, and now it’s time for him to rest. Rest in peace, comfort, and love my dear sweet Paul.”

Forges’ battle with cancer began in late May 2024 when doctors discov -

ered growths on his abdomen and pancreas. Doctors suspected lymphoma, but at the time, no official diagnosis was given.

The next two and a half months were an emotional rollercoaster for the family, and on June 14, doctors confirmed Forges was battling Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

Mantle Cell Lymphoma is a rare type of B cell non-Hodgkin-Lymphoma accounting for roughly six per cent of all cancer cases. Treatment options include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy.

Forges’ overall health, however, had already deteriorated to the point doctors weren’t sure his heart could handle chemotherapy.

This was only the start of Forges’ medical journey.

Faye was with Paul every step of the way, documenting his journey through almost daily Facebook posts to keep friends and family in the loop until the day he died.

Forges, who drove truck for some time, knew life on the road wasn’t filling his cup and wanted a change. He also didn’t like being away from Faye and the girls for extended periods of time.

Forges always had a passion for live music and photography, a passion he turned into a business called Forges Media, which specializes in professional photography, videography and digital content creation.

Since its inception, Forges Media was Paul’s way of putting food on the table, but he was the epidemy of “by community for the community.”

If there was a community event or concert in Lloydminster or the surrounding area, you could bet Forges was there, camera at the ready, and he did it because he loved it. He was pursuing a dream and had the support of a loving family.

Forges was a master behind the camera and spent the last four years filming and producing the Live With Kurt Price show at the New Lloydminster Nissan, a role he adored and put everything he had into with Faye at his side assisting on many shoots.

“Paul fought with everything he had, displaying the kind of strength and determination that defined him,” read a post on Live With Kurt Price’s Facebook page.

“He was the man behind the camera and then more cameras. Since April 2020, he was there, day after day, bringing fresh ideas and equipment to elevate the show’s quality, always with a smile and a playful, ‘Just don’t tell my wife.’”

“Paul leaves behind the three greatest loves of his life—his wife Faye and their two daughters, Kiana and Bria. He was so incredibly proud of them, and they were his world.”

Forges loved what he did, so much so, that he often wouldn’t charge clients, especially when it came to non-

profit organizations.

Since 2020, Forges has livestreamed Lloydminster’s Remembrance Day ceremony for the Lloydminster Legion at no charge, allowing those who can’t attend to still be part of the day. He was the videographer for the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s second and third-annual Gift to Health fundraisers, which raised roughly $800K combined.

He had his hand in broadcasting the Lloydminster Rescue Squad’s annual Parade of Lights, and most recently, he provided a backstage livestream for the House of Paws Dinner Theatre, allowing those behind the curtain to hit their marks. Forges Media did it all, and much more.

Forges always stepped up for the community, and in many cases, flew completely under the radar. He played an integral behind-the-scenes role in the community; a role that made Lloydminster a better place to call home.

Forges could also passionately talk about photography and videography for hours, and often did with Meridian Source Editor, Taylor Weaver, over the years. These are conversations Weaver now cherishes. Forges’ impact on the people of Lloydminster was significant, and he will be remembered for his love of his family, photography, live music, coffee, and bacon.

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RCMP union raises concerns over Sask Marshals service

The National Police Federation (NPF) is calling on the provincial government to halt any further investment into the Saskatchewan Marshal’s service (SMS).

The NPF represents nearly 20,000 RCMP members across Canada. They’ve submitted a letter to Premier Scott Moe signed by roughly 100 municipalities raising concerns about the SMS.

According to the federation, the SMS has already received $14 million in funding which they say the money was received without adequate consultation with the communities and stakeholders.

The police federation also says, “The absence of a detailed plan outlining the impacts and costs of creating the SMS is unacceptable.”

They go on to say that residents

are satisfied with the RCMP.

“Recent polling highlights that 80 per cent of Saskatchewan residents are satisfied with the RCMP’s policing.”

“There is a significant preference for investing in RCMP services over the SMS.”

NPF president and CEO Brian Sauvé says he remains concerned about the rush to the Marshal’s service.

“With police agencies including the RCMP now experiencing renewed interest, we are concerned about further investment in the Saskatchewan Marshals Service ahead of full consulta -

tion and a strong plan.”

The SMS is a provincial police service designed to focus on provincial priorities and enhance police presence in rural and remote communities.

According to the Saskatchewan Government, the 2024-25 provincial budget has allocated $7 million towards the development of the service with an annual budget of $20 million once it’s operational.

The service is making significant progress towards being operational by the end of 2026 according to a recent update from the provincial government.

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Martin married the love of his life, Lorraine Ottas, in 1957. They moved to Neilburg in 1959 where he worked for the Pioneer Grain Co. for 38 years.

Martin quickly became very involved in the Neilburg community where he served on town council in a variety of roles (including mayor) for decades. It was during this time that he was involved with many important town improvements.

He assisted the local farming community in various ways, perhaps most notably dousing for water. Martin travelled far and wide to locate water with his unique divining abilities as

(Antonyna) Otteson and son, Vladimir Gerashchenko and daughter, Anastasia, Barb (Terry) Wotherspoon and daughters, Rachel and Nicole; brothers, Ted (Bertha) Otteson, Ron (Donna) Otteson, Alden (Anabel) Otteson; sister, Irene (Romesh) Kachroo; sister-in-law Elsie Monteith; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Martin was pre-deceased by: his parents, John and Ocella Otteson; father-in-law, Theodore Ottas; mother-in-law, Millie Ottas; nephew, Owen Monteith; brother-in-law, Bob

Martin enjoyed working on the family farm near Mervin well into his 80’s. In his later years he loved spending time at the Turtle Lake family cabin, where he enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels, ﬁshing and spending the evenings viewing the lake from his rocking chair.

Martin loved life, he loved talking to people and was known for his quiet and gentle demeanor. He will be greatly missed.

The Funeral Service for Martin was held at Neilburg Community Hall on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Interment was held at Mervin Cemetery, Mervin SK.

Donations in memory of Martin may be made to Maidstone Health Complex, Manitou Pioneer Museum, Neilburg Village Green or donor’s charity of choice.

The following brieﬂy described property is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certiﬁcate of title:

Lot 6A, Block 30, Plan Number 9820837, excepting thereout all mines and minerals containing 0.84 hectares (2.08 acres) more or less.

FEATURES of this property:

• Municipally described as 4501 – 54 Avenue, Elk Point, Alberta;

• Non-residential industrial property with 6000 square foot building built in 1997;

• Building features:

- 60’ x 80’ shop area with 16’ walls, two 14’ overhead doors with automatic openers and washrooms;

- 60’ x 20’ ofﬁce area with 3 large ofﬁces, staff room, washrooms and large reception area.

The sale of the land is to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned:

• Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

• Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with registration of Transfer.

• Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T.

• Viewing of the property can be arranged for Friday, August 16, 2024 by contacting Claude at 780-385-0948.

• Tenders in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:00 o’clock noon on August 23, 2024. Tenders should be forwarded to Andreassen Borth Law Ofﬁce, Killam, Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “McArthur Elk Point Tender.” A certiﬁed cheque payable to Andreassen Borth equal to 10% of the purchase price must accompany the tender.

• The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certiﬁed funds on or before September 6, 2024 (“Closing Date”). Property taxes will be adjusted on Closing Date. Buyer responsible for payment of any required title insurance.

• Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale.

• The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Seller may reject any or all tenders.

• If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited.

For further particulars please contact Claude at 780-385-0948. Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

PUBLIC NOTICE

Planning and Development Department

Take notice that the following Development Permit Application for a proposed Discretionary Use is being reviewed in accordance with Land Use Bylaw 5-2016.

her son, Allan; Bryan (Ange) and their children, Tara (Jason) and Thom (Linette); daughter, Shirley (Nelson) and their children, Justin, Catherine (Aaron) and Nicholas (Shaunna); daughter, Marilyn (Mark) and their children, Ben and Lisa (Lyndon); son, Gerald (Lorelei) and their children, Jessica (Tanner) and Cameron; daughter, Karen (Rik); daughter in law, Ange, Kim (Scott) and Kerry (Matt); and great grandchildren, Adhara, Nate, Eddie, Carter, Peyton, Joshua (Charlotte), Brooke

Josephine is predeceased by: her husband, Alfred; and son, Wayne.

A private family graveside service will be held. Donations in memory of Josephine may be made to Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute or donors’ charity of choice.

McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS

The Enzenauer family would like to thank all those who showed their support.

Affected Address 3414

Anyone wishing to provide written comment or make general inquiry on the proposed use may do so within the next fourteen (14) days by contacting Roxanne Shortt at the City Operations Centre (6623 – 52 Street) at 780-874-3700 Ext 2608 or by email at rshortt@lloydminster.ca. Full name and address are required for submission of valid comment(s).

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