City continues land use bylaw review
CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
City of Lloydminster council is working to update the draft Land Use Bylaw and council heard the most recent update.
The update came during the Aug. 12 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting.
City administration presented the new updates to the land use bylaw.
Proposed updates to the organization of the land use bylaw include:
- Improved page layout, colour coding, digitalized version with bookmarking and linking for easy navigation,
- Simplified language for easy interpretation, improved organization of bylaw sections for clarity
New graphics were proposed for improved clarity and interpretation.
Proposed updates for the land use districts
- Simplification of residential districts from 7 to 3
- Reduction of direct control districts from 7 to 2
- Creation of a downtown commercial district, recreation and entertainment district, a business industrial district and a general commercial district
The proposed updates for housing are:
- Increase of maximum
density in low density (LDR) districts:
- 2 units/lot on lots containing a single-detached dwelling + an additional dwelling unit (ADU) or a twounit dwelling.
Uses permitted in LDR Districts
- 4 units/lot on lots containing a multi-unit dwelling. This use is discretionary in LDR districts
- Allowance for development of ADUs on lots containing single- detached or twounit dwellings
- ADUs must meet all appropriate regulations (maximum of 1 per site, maximum height of 6 m)
- Allowance for development of two-unit and multiunit dwellings (maximum of 4 units) in LDR districts
- Must meet all appropriate regulations (maximum density, maximum height, maximum lot coverage)
- Multi-unit dwellings must undergo the discretionary process in LDR Districts
- Removal of minimum lot width requirement
- Allowance for more diversity in housing options
Updates to sign provisions include:
- Clarified definitions to reduce confusion on sign types
- Flexible time frames for portable signs
- Updated sign enforcement
regulations increased clarity on where different sign types are allowed
- Inclusion of regulations for portable signs located on public property.
General land use provisions include:
- Increased maximum lot coverage from 50 to 60 per cent,
- Increased power variance from 15 to 25 per cent and more items allowed to be varied
- New additions to list of developments not requiring a permit,
- Updates to regulations around community support centres,
- Updates to shipping container regulations.
The land use bylaw is considered a living document which gets reviewed and updated by council every five years.
“The land use bylaw needs to get updated so you’re current with the needs in the community,” said Coun. David Lopez. “Reducing the red tape,
having a smaller number of districts, making things easier to find I don’t think those are bad things.”
Lopez also raised concern about allowing up to five units in a low-density area as a discretionary item.
“Allowing someone to put a four-plex next to someone that has a house that could be trouble and that could reduce the value of the house, we aren’t short on land right now.”
Lopez explains, “Under the current system, when lowdensity units want to be built such as duplexes, an application for the low-density unit is made and letters are sent out to nearby residents.”
“I think that needs to stay because once you allow it you can’t really stop it, and you could have an area where you have multiple low-density homes in an area where people had bought their houses and had bought in there knowing the fact that it was supposed to be single family.”
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Co-op celebrates rural grant recipients
The Lloydminster and District Co-op has distributed $35,000 to support rural projects from its new Rural Community Grants program.
The Co-op launched the rural grants program in April this year to bolster local projects across rural areas served by its 12 retail locations in Lloydminster, Lashburn and Neilburg.
Co-op CEO Peter Brown made the rounds recently to present grant cheques from $2,500 to $10,000 to the successful project applicants.
The inaugural rural grant recipients are Waseca Community Centre, Manitou Lake Regional Park, Neilburg Legion, Neilburg Recreation Board, Lashburn Minor Ball and the Manitou Pioneers Museum.
“This grant program was established to enhance the health, wellbeing, and overall development
Natasha Pidkowa, planning manager at the City of Lloydminster clarified during council’s questionand-answer period what they heard through their housing needs assessment.
of our rural Co-op members by providing financial support for a diverse range of community projects,” said the Co-op in a recent news release.
The grant application period ran from April 17 to May 17 via an online form.
“The response was overwhelmingly positive, and Lloydminster and District Co-op was thrilled to be able to support various initiatives with grants of multiple denominations,” said the company.
“The enthusiasm and dedication of the applicants underscored the importance of community-driven projects, and we are proud to have played a role in supporting these meaningful endeavours.”
Over the past decade, the Co-op has invested over $1.9 million in local charities and paid back over $41 million in cash and equity to local members.
lic engagement, data collection and research.
Phase 2 Nov. 2023 – April 2024: drafting the land use bylaw, 2nd round public engagement, refinement based on feedback from phase 1 Phase 3: April – Sept. 2024: finalizing the land use bylaw, 3rd round public engagement, refinement based on feedback from phase 2, delivery of final land use bylaw.
“One of the things that the city and administration really heard through the housing needs assessment is allowing for a variety of housing types. We’re not intending to reduce property values or create neighbourhoods that are unsatisfactory to live in, it’s to create spaces in our city to fit the needs of everyone and be an inclusive community.”
The review of the land use bylaw began in Sept. 2023 and has gone through multiple phases.
Phase 1: Sept. – Nov. 2023: development of initial context, initial pub-
Council accepted the Draft Land Use Bylaw update as information. The next steps for the bylaw include receiving the first reading at the Sept. 9 council meeting, a public hearing at the Oct. 7 council meeting and then second and third readings at the Oct. 21 council meeting.
For information regarding the history of the bylaw and to read it online visit yourvoicelloyd.ca/lub.
LAND USE BYLAW FROM PAGE 1
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Peter Brown, left, CEO of Lloydminster and District Co-op, recently presented one of six new Rural Community Grants to Lashburn Minor Ball. Grants in various amounts also went to Waseca Community Centre, Manitou Lake Regional Park, Neilburg Legion, Neilburg Recreation Board and Manitou Pioneers Museum.
The ER: what to know before you go
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
The emergency room can be a frustrating place for people waiting for treatment.
It doesn’t matter if you live in Alberta and must go to the Lloydminster ER, run by SHA, or are a Saskatchewan resident, these are the basic procedures regarding how you are sorted upon arrival at the ER.
The Meridian Source spoke with Lisa Yushchyshyn, Director of Acute Care NW, to learn more about triage and wait times.
“Lately, we’ve had a few interesting calls, patients coming in wondering if they can reserve their time in the E.R. or could they RSVP for the time?” said Yushchyshyn, “Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way.”
Airway, breathing and circulation (ABC’s) are the highest priority calls in any emergency room.
“A bad asthma attack is happening and you can’t get it under control with your medications, if you have cardiac symptoms; sweaty, feel like an elephant on your chest, it can be signs of a possible heart attack or symptoms of a stroke, or serious trauma from a motor vehicle collision, some broken bones etc. are the bad ones,” said Yushchyshyn. “Broken bones won’t necessarily get you in right away, type of break, amount of pain, bleeding and other factors could play a role in your CTAS level on a break.”
CTAS stands for The Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS).
The below outlines the severity and can give you an idea of what to expect upon arrival.
CTAS 1 - severely ill, requires resuscitation, CTAS 2 - requires emergent care and rapid medical intervention, CTAS 3 - requires urgent care, CTAV 4 - requires less-urgent care, CTAS 5requires non-urgent care.
Yushchyshyn gives a few examples of each level of care.
“CTAS five would be someone who comes in who needs a prescription refill, or needs stitches removed or has a common cold. Four, you’re a little more urgent, needing stitches in certain situations, broken ankle/arm something very straightforward,” explained Yushchyshyn.
“Three is our biggest worry; you could get better or worse while you sit there, stomach pain, seizure, if you fainted are all examples of level three. Two, you’re getting into the back pretty quickly, major large broken bones, there is a lot of bleeding associated with that, hypoxia (your oxygen levels are dropping), a suspected heart attack. Level one is your most urgent, a serious MVA, heart attack or stroke, that sort of thing.”
Taking an ambulance doesn’t mean you’ll skip the wait time.
She explained everyone is triaged and treated based on that assessment in the hospital. If you are well enough to sit in a chair or wheelchair, we will move you to that.
She wants people to understand these situations because they
Emergency crews rescue drowning criminal
One man has been arrested after a watery stand-off with emergency crews.
In the evening of Aug. 15, Innisfail RCMP were called to the Dodds Lake area of Innisfail where a suspicious male was going through residents back yards.
The male saw one of the owners of a residence and believed him to be a plain clothes police officer and jumped into the lake as he believed he was going to be arrested.
RCMP went to Dodds Lake and found the male bobbing up and down in the middle of it. RCMP members attempted to get the male’s attention and have him swim to shore.
The male yelled back that he had warrants and would rather drown than go back to jail.
The male had already been in the water for approximately 30 minutes. RCMP then called for assistance from Innisfail Fire/Rescue and Emer-
have individuals who are upset almost daily because someone coming in after them was taken to the back before them because they have a higher CTAS level.
“They are quite upset sometimes, it’s really hard because what it means is you are physically well,” said Yushchyshyn. “But it’s hard to get people to feel that way because they’re in pain or have something that’s been bad enough to bring them to the ER.”
However, she hopes people will put themselves in the other person’s shoes.
“If that were you at CTAS 1 or CTAS 2, you’d definitely want to get first priority.”
There are some times that it can be better than others to visit the ER if you are a CTAS 5. She recommends 8 a.m.; sometimes, it’s slower. Conversely, try to avoid coming on long weekends unless you have to, advises Yushchyshyn.
“Like everyone else, we have a hard time staffing as well… try to stay healthy because we are just trying to keep things together and ensure everyone stays alive.”
If you believe you are having a medical emergency, seek help immediately. Lloydminster emergency room is open 24 hours a day, year-round.
gency Medical Services. Innisfail Fire deployed a rescue boat with RCMP in an attempt to rescue the male from the water. When he was located, the man refused to get into the boat due to his warrants.
The man eventually complained about leg cramps and feeling dizzy from ingesting too much lake water and eventually conceded and was willing to go into the rescue boat. He was taken to shore for medical examination by EMS.
According to RCMP, the man was found to have no outstanding warrants. When advised of this he was angry as he had, ”done all that for nothing.”
He was however, on a 24-hour court-ordered curfew and was arrested.
A 25-year-old male resident from Innisfail has been charged with failing to comply with a release order. He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on Sept. 11.
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CLOSING DATE: September 6, 2024 TIME: 12:00 p.m. CST
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LPSD finishing summer homework
it,” said Neville.
The Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) has some leftover homework to prepare staff, teachers and students for the first day of school.
Principals plan to huddle with LPSD’s director of education, Jason Neville, this week at the division office to get the ball rolling for the fall term starting Sept. 3.
“It’s good to get back into a routine for sure,” said Neville on Monday following his summer break.
Teachers will return to work on Aug. 26 with a required cellphone policy up for discussion.
“We’ve got a draft created that we think will work. We’re going to meet with our principals and go through it and probably make some tweaks when they get their eyes on
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education banned cellphone use during class time for the 2024-25 school year across K-12 schools, including those in the LPSD.
Neville says each teacher will create his or her own management plan on what it’s going to look like in individual schools.
Student enrolment at LPSD is expected to number around 4,400, on par with last year, but it’s wait-andsee until classes resume.
“With a full-time Kindergarten at three of our schools, it could be a little bit of a jump, but we’re not sure yet,” said Neville.
The big change in the division is the upcoming move of roughly 300 Grade 9 students to the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School, while Grade 6s will move from elementary to mid-
dle schools.
Teachers have also been on the move with the changes that result from the completed expansion at the Comp to accommodate the Grade 9s.
“There was a lot of movement of staff in May and June, but we’re comfortable; we’re ready,” said Neville.
“We put out a survey to see if any teachers would be interested in moving and we had quite a few that were open to making a move to a new building.”
Neville thinks the transition for many affected Grade 9 students should be a smooth one for that reason.
“A lot of the teachers teaching Grade 9 will already be teaching Grade 9 in the high school,” he said.
“There will be some familiar faces for sure. We’ve done a whole bunch of open houses in our middle school and in our high school to try to help that as well at the end of the (previous school) year.”
Bussing is another work in progress before Sept. 3.
“I know our transportation manager has been working on bussing with the Grade 6s moving and the Grade 9s moving to the high school.
It’s definitely a change in our typical bussing layout,” said Neville.
The Avery Outreach School will also be open to classes in September as the move to the old Barr Colony School is expected to happen in midyear once renovations are completed there.
“At some point when the other building is ready, we will move them over,” confirmed Neville.
Routine capital improvements over the summer include new flooring and roofs in some buildings and a plan to add two modular classrooms at College Park.
“They are being built right now, so at some point hopefully, they’ll be delivered in the fall and we’ll start attaching them to the building,” explained Neville.
“It’s to try to ease some of the growth they’ve had over there and just give them some more space.”
Neville says LPSD could use another school to pace with population growth.
“We’re always hoping, but nothing was announced in the last budget. Just the way the city’s growing, it would be nice to get another school in that southwest corner of the city,” he said.
Open Farms a hit in Vermilion
Chatsworth Farm, located just outside Vermilion, Alta., anticipated nearly 400 visitors despite the threatening weather for Alberta Farm Days.
You could purchase everything from jams
and clothing to eggs and meats from different vendors at the event.
Farm tours and holding day-old chicks were highlights for many children.
Charlotte Wasilyk fielded questions about how long it takes for eggs to hatch, why some piglets don’t make it and how many cattle they have during the 30-minute tour.
“A lot of the animals are out to pasture, which is why it doesn’t seem as busy back here,” she told a group as they walked among the barns. “It allows us time to do all the other things farmers do like haying, growing crops, etc., when they are out on summer pasture.”
She did note the dry weather has prevented some animals from being on pasture because there is no water, and it’s impractical for them to truck it in.
Access to the farm was only for one day, but event organizers hope to repeat the event next year for the sixth time.
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Lloydminster considers cost recovery for fire department
CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
Lloydminster city council is considering a potential cost recovery strategy for its fire department expenses.
At the Aug. 12 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting, council heard a presentation from Fire Marque about recovering some costs incurred during an upgraded fire response.
Fire Marque national accounts manager, Chris Carrier, made the presentation.
Carrier introduced the presentation and gave some background to the company and what they do.
“We have clients in New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia expanding into Manitoba,” he said. “We’ve been doing this since 2010 for cost recovery and it’s been rather successful.”
Several municipalities across Canada have entered agreements with Fire Marque to recover some of the fire response costs.
“What we’re doing for you is bringing a cost recovery,” Carrier explains.
Money recovered from this method, according to Fire Marque, is dedicated by fire departments to training, equipment and education.
According to Fire Marque, coverage for fire departments is found in most property policies and is included automatically.
There are some steps that Fire Marque lays out to recover these funds.
1. Fire Department sends already completed standard incident report to them.
2. Fire Marque reviews, confirms eligibility, works with insurance company and adjustors, sends checks to Fire Marque.
3. Department allocates funds.
Fire Marque takes a 30 per cent cut of the funds recovered for their service.
“Just as property owners have paid taxes for fire services, they have also bought and paid for fire service expense coverage in their property insurance policies. By requesting insurance companies pay those expenses
insurance companies are being asked to honour the contractual, the agreement of the policy they issued,” reads a portion of the Fire Marque presentation.
For the City of Lloydminster to recover these funds, Fire Marque says they have to enact two bylaws.
- Cost Recovery Stand-Alone By-law or - Amend Schedule of Fees within existing consolidated Fees and Charges By-law
The city would have to approve the agency agreement through the bylaw and Fire Marque would begin their work. Through their work, they would only charge if money was recovered. Carrier also clarifies no personal information is needed. What is needed, is the adjustor and company’s name. Occasionally they will also need the policy number from the policyholder to follow up.
This process of recovery comes with no additional fee to the policyholder.
“Your property insurance policy already has the Fire Department expense coverage in it. Insurance companies have calculated premiums to include cost recoveries for your fire department’s services,” says Fire Marque.
Carrier clarifies that not every insurance company or agreement will have this policy.
City of Lloydminster Coun. David Lopez says getting any recovery for the fire department is a benefit.
“If we can get any recovery for the fire department on a fire that has happened in the community from the insurance company, especially if someone has that coverage, I think for us to get some recovery it’s a good idea,” he said.
Lopez stressed the impor -
tance of proper wording for the bylaw.
“We need to make sure our bylaws are set up so we only go after the insurance company full stop, we don’t go after the taxpayer.”
The importance of correct wording in the bylaw was also a point that Coun. Jason Whiting stressed during the questionand-answer period.
“What I’d like to maybe see in a report or some links to some other municipalities and their bylaws to get an idea of the wording,” said Whiting. “I think that is the questionable piece in my mind on how to offer this or look into this without burdening a taxpayer.”
City of Lloydminster Fire Chief, Aaron Buckingham, said Fire Marque has examples of the bylaw wording they would be able to provide.
He also said speaking to other chiefs, they reported no issues with the service.
“I spoke to multiple chiefs that have used fire marque services for years and they report no issues, no public outcry no, wrongdoing,” explains Buckingham.
Lloydminster council accepted the presentation as information and will be brought forward to a future regular council meeting for decision.
The Fire Services Bylaw received its first reading at the June 24 regular council meeting. Council inquired with regards to fire services operating expenses incurred during a fire response call and how these are funded in other municipalities.
The City of Lloydminster currently funds fire response calls through municipal levy/taxation which provides for one front-line apparatus response including four firefighters.
Say YES to host exchange students
GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER
Youth Education Services Canada, better known as YES Canada, is looking for more Lloydminster families to host an international exchange student during the upcoming school year.
YES has a partnership with the Lloydminster Public School Division
and is looking for up to 10 homestay families like the Siebens.
The Lloydminster family is hosting a German teen this fall after hosting a student from France for three months earlier this year.
Chantel Sieben, who is a mom and healthcare aide worker, thinks the program is great for the students and her extended family.
“It lets them experience our culture in Canada and we get a little bit of taste of their country, where they come from and how they do things,” she said.
“We have a 13-yearold daughter and my father-in-law lives with us. We all enjoy it and just enjoy having them.”
Chantel says her daughter has already borrowed some books from the library on how to speak German.
“My husband took German in university for a year and my father-in-law used to speak German, so maybe some of it will come back to us,” she said.
The German exchange student is 15 years old and will attend Grade 10 at the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School starting on Sept. 3.
“We have him registered for the bus before he even gets here. We’ll meet up with the teacher to get him assigned to classes,” said Sieben.
A total of three students from Germany and Australia will start the school year at the Comp with more students expected from Australia, New Zealand and France.
“In the past, we’ve had students from all over Europe,” said Graham Vogt, national homestay recruitment manager with Yes Canada based in Bracebridge, Ont.
YES operates in over 20 countries worldwide with programs ranging from two-week language and culture trips to year-long high school exchange and immersion experiences.
Vogt says when students sign up for the program they are just choosing to come to Canada with some ending up in Lloydminster knowing YES places students in smaller cities and towns and rural areas.
“Based on their interests in their profile, we identify the best places in the country to go,” explained Vogt.
“We have partnerships with different school divisions around the country. We also have a network of host families, so we tend to know a good portion of the families who are going
to be hosting students.”
Vogt thinks a great host family is someone who’s going to really welcome a new culture and a new perspective to their home.
“I think the ones who love it have an opportunity to learn about a different culture to build their perspective of the world.”
He says the essence of what a host family offers is essentially a family that includes them in the general routines and expectations of the family and provides them with three great meals a day.
Vogt says the Sieben family is a perfect example of a homestay host.
Erwan, an exchange student from France, was hosted by the Sieben family in Lloydminster from April to June. Supplied Photo
Public transit ‘not that simple’: Mayor
ing the bill.
Local leaders continue working to bring public transit to Lloydminster but the issue at hand is not that simple.
Transit has been a hot topic in Lloyd for quite some time with residents asking when it’s coming and what’s the hold up.
According to Mayor Gerald Aalbers, it’s in the works, but it’s not that simple.
“One of the challenges I have is ‘what is the right system for our city,’ and I don’t know what the right system is, and this is where we’ve been working with administration and see what comes forward in the budget,” he said.
“It’s a really tough one because there is no transit system in Canada that breaks even or makes money, not one,” stressed Aalbers.
With over 30,000 people calling Lloydminster home and an annual growth rate of around two per cent, residents have expressed their support of bringing in public transit.
Aalbers explained many factors are considered when making such big decisions and cited taxi vouchers for seniors and Border City Connects services or those with mobility issues as examples of current public transportation.
“I have taxpayers that have said, ‘I’m willing to pay more so I can ride the bus.’ I’ve had taxpayers firmly against paying extra for a transit system they don’t need, so the viewpoints are as wide as I can stretch my arms,” he said, explaining taxpayers will be the ones foot -
The federal government encourages public transit but will only provide funding through a grant for purchasing new buses. Provincially, Sask. Party MLA Colleen Young said she isn’t aware of any available funding.
It’s a really tough one because there is no transit system in Canada that breaks even or makes money, not one.
“There is no funding I’m aware of at this point from the provincial government,” said Young. “The federal government may help with the upfront costs, but it’s the operational costs that increase year over year.”
Aalbers agrees that fuel, drivers, and required infrastructure would all fall back on the taxpayer.
If the recent survey completed as part of the Transit Master Plan study submitted to the council is a bellwether, many taxpayers are okay with that.
Highlights from the public transportation community engagement shows 84 per cent of participants would use a transit system, regardless of whether they had a vehicle. Walmart, Superstore and Lloyd Mall were the three highest-demand locations to travel to. Travelling to shop, work or recreation/leisure were the three main reasons for using the proposed system.
“What are people really looking for when we have people that come
YES Canada looking for exchange host families
“They hosted last year and they’re going to be hosting for us again in September, so they’ve had a really rich experience with welcoming a student into their home,” he said.
Chantel wants other potential host families to know they get pretty close to the students that come.
“It’s just rewarding seeing the excitement on their face when they see something new or do something new they don’t have at home,” she said.
The Siebens plan to take their German student to their cabin at Loon Lake and plan to take him downhill skiing which is one of the interests on his profile they receive in advance.
“My daughter’s actually getting into skiing too. We’ll take him to Mount Joy or Kinosoo (Cold Lake),” said Chantel.
Vogt says they have some host families going to the weddings of the students they host.
from other communities, be in Canada or outside of Canada, to our community? What are they expecting? A bus every 10 minutes, 15 minutes, half hour and one hour?” asked Aalbers.
“If we go to a system that is every hour, are you prepared to catch that bus and show up to work, potentially 45 minutes before your shift, because the next one won’t get you there on time?”
Aalbers doesn’t have a firm answer on the future of public transportation in Lloydminster. He doesn’t know if it’s a need this year, if they should jump right in, or do a pilot project.
When it comes to adding from $25 to possibly over $150 to each person’s tax levy, he and council want to be crystal clear on what they propose so people know exactly what they will be paying for.
The Transportation Master Plan has been accepted as information and will be debated around budget time.
“These stories are really common,” he said.
Vogt says potential host families are closely vetted and interviewed at their home by a coordinator who conducts a safety inspection as well.
“Anytime teens are involved it’s a careful process,” he said.
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I wouldn’t be trekking across the country to Toronto to study Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University and play
I have learned so much in my short time here. This has truly been an amazing summer because of the Meridian Source . I thank Jason Almond and Holy Rosary High School for getting me started here at the Source and helping me pursue my dreams. I am so lucky to have a place like this to get my foot in the door.
Thank you to my mom and my siblings for shaking me out of bed in the morning, being my biggest fan and always keeping me on the right track. Thank you to my nana and papa who have seen many sports venues in Canada and the U.S. while following me and cheering me on (and getting McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A with me after).
I could go on for days listing the people who have shaped me, so I will stop now and spare everyone’s time. Thank you, Lloydminster for getting me to where I am now. I will miss it, but don’t worry, I will be back with plenty of stories to tell.
Chris’ A-Z: History in the making
History is all around us. Old buildings, ancient artifacts, and buried roadways are just some of the amazing historical treasures you can find nearby.
I find myself constantly enthralled by history, to the point where the most exciting part of my day is delving into “on this day in history”.
When I came to Lloydminster, my first thought was to head to the local museum and learn as much as I could. Though I haven’t toured the museum yet, I’ve been through the artifact warehouse and had a quick lesson on local history.
How well do you know the first days of this beautiful border city? A group of Barr Colonists arrived in Lloyd from the United Kingdom, and at the time, the town was still part of the North-West Territories located on the Fourth Meridian.
The short version is a meridian, in this case, a line that goes through Lloydminster. The colonists were led by Isaac Barr before being replaced by Rev. George Exton Lloyd. He would serve as leader for much of the city’s early existence before heading over the prairies to serve as the Anglican Bishop of Saskatchewan.
and Saskatchewan. The history of this border city is rich, and I may not have covered everything, but I implore you to take a trip to the past and enjoy these beautiful moments.
The colonists didn’t like Isaac Barr’s leadership, preferring Lloyd, but some had mixed reviews about his leadership. One colonist even put it, “We liked Lloyd very, very much, but he was a dictator with very strong ideas.”
Lloyd was intent on keeping it “all-British” and making the city alcohol-free. Fast forward some years and in 1958 Lloydminster received its charter and became the tenth city in both provinces.
An important note to the history of Lloydminster is the success of the colonists can be credited to the local Indigenous people from Onion Lake Cree Nation. They provided lumber for the first log church, taught the British how to hunt and trap, and sold moccasins as the British boots would not keep the colonists warm enough.
Today, Lloydminster sits proudly atop the fourth meridian on Treaty Six Territory between Alberta
Library and Archives Canada Photo
English Language Learning: Beginner
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 28, 2024 (No class Nov. 12 & 14)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Lakeland College
Develop basic English vocabulary.
Fee: $50.00
English Language Learning: Intermediate
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 28, 2024 (No class Nov. 12 & 14)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Lakeland College
Improve day-to-day conversation skills
Fee: $50.00
English Language Learning: Advanced
10 weeks, Wednesdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 28, 2024
(No class Nov. 12 & 14)
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Lakeland College
Build the pronunciation, grammar, reading, and writing skills. Understand idioms and slang.
Fee: $50.00
Women’s ELL
10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Mar. 4 - May. 15, 2025
(No class Apr. 22 & 24)
Time: To be announced
Location: To be announced
(Note: Dates subject to be change)
English Language Learning: Professionalism in the Workplace
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Professionalism in Canada. How to ensure a positive first impression, successful interpersonal relationships and to leave a positive impact within your organization and industry.
English Language Learning Intro to RCMP
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Helping Newcomers learn about the laws and regulations of Canada.
Fee: Free
English Language Family Craft & Conversation
5 weeks, Fridays, Apr. 4 - May. 9, 2025
(No class Apr. 18)
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
A fun way to learn English while playing with your children.
Fee: $10.00
(Note: Dates and time are subject to change)
English Language Online and In-Person Tutoring Available
Please contact our office for available dates & times.
Fee: Free
English Language Learning: Mock Interview
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Practice your interview skills to help you enter your job interviews with greater confidence and preparation.
ELL Homework Help for Parents
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
This class will help understand the applications for school use like Google Classroom, explain the Saskatchewan Curriculum and methods in helping children cope up with their subjects.
Fee: Free
Upcoming Programs
Eat Smart
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Visit our website for more updates!
Healthy snacks your kids will want to eat.
Fee: Free
Mental Health First Aid
Fall Date: To be announced
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How to respond to someone experiencing a mental health crisis while professional help is sought.
Fee: $200.00
RCMP/LSAS: How to keep your kids Safe Online
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Resources and ways to protect kids while they’re online.
Psychological First Aid
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 4 & 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Develop a personal understanding of the effects of stress, trauma and grief on yourself and others, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection.
Fee: $200.00
Excel Series
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Create, edit and format simple formulas, graphs, filters and data analysis in basic worksheets
Bring: USB Memory Stick
Prerequisite: Basic computer experience; manage files and folders
Fee: $175.00
QuickBooks
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Learn how to use the basic feature and functionality of the software.
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Seniors Info Fair
Date: March 2025
A day of education and awareness of services available for seniors.
Fee: Free
Beginner French
5 weeks, Wednesday, Oct. 30 - Dec. 4, 2024
(No class Nov. 13)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $125.00
Learn basic phrases and communication skills for everyday situations.
Conversational Spanish for Travelers
5 weeks, Monday, Oct. 28 - Dec. 2, 2024
(No class Nov. 11)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn the right pronunciation, sentence structure and basic phrases in Spanish
Fee: $125.00
Tutoring Tech Program for Seniors
In small groups, over 5 weeks, work through tech basics to help you with your laptop, tablet and smartphone. No charge, call 780-875-5763 to register.
Intergenerational Pen Pal Program
Those over 55, and elementary school classes are matched to share memories and laughs. All materials provided. Register on our website.
Fee: Free
Seniors Day “Lunch and Learn” Celebration
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration required. Call 780-875-5763
Keynote: “Understanding loneliness”, will explain loneliness and provide information and resources to combat it.
Fee: Free
Books for Babies
4 weeks, Fridays, Sept. 20 - Oct. 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 -11:00 am
Fee: $10.00
A program for parents/caregivers and babies (newborn to 1 year) to support and encourage parents as their children’s first teachers.
Rhymes that Bind
6 weeks, Fridays, Oct. 18 - Nov. 29, 2024
(No class Nov. 15)
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Fee: $10.00
A program for families designed to get children (2-4 years) singing, rhyming and having fun.
Fun with Numbers
6 weeks, Thursdays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 7, 2024
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Fee: Free
A program for parents/caregivers and children (4-6 years) which uses stories, games and rhymes to develop numeracy skills.
Seniors Program
Family Literacy
Seniors Program
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.
Passport to YLL
To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147
Cards, games, food, meetings and live music
Legacy Centre Day Trip
The Legacy Centre is hosting a day-away bus trip to the Mayfield Inn in Edmonton and tickets are available now! The trip is on Oct. 23 and the bus leaves from the Legacy Centre parking lot. Brunch is at 10 a.m. with the production of “Musicians gone wild in NASHVILLE” starting at noon. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more details and tickets.
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 306820-2597. The class is free. Starting on Sept. 16, diabetes exercise classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 2-3 p.m.
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 22nd of October, 2024, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
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.
Crib Tourney/Corn Roast
The Frenchman Butte Legion #183 is hosting a cribbage tournament and corn roast on Sept. 7. Registration for crib starts at 10 a.m. and play starts at 11 a.m. Cost to play is $10 and $12 for lunch (optional). Snacks served all day. Bring a friend or come alone and they’ll pair you up. The corn roast will take place from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $15/ adults, $8 for kids seven-10, six and under are free.
Zulu Challenge
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 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.
Doubles Crib Tourney
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. McDonald 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.
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
The Legacy Centre is hosting a doubles crib tournament on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. with 12 games guaranteed. Registration is from 9-9:45 a.m. Cost is $25/person, which includes lunch. Enter as a team or individually (they’ll pair you up). Call Bruce at 780-522-6972 to pre-register.
TAXES, TAXES, MORE TAXES FROM PAGE 11
However, the fact it is six days longer than in 2017 and a full 54 days more than our friends down under (April 20 this year) should tell you everything you need to know. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” In Canada, we’re lucky; they tax both!
Sports
Gorst gets second CPCA championship
“It doesn’t matter where you start or the weekend you’ve had, you still gotta get it done.”
to win a Calgary Stampede after 10 years, which I’m very happy about.”
“My dad taught me everything I know, I learned lots from Luke Tournier because I’m married to his daughter: you get taught, you listen, and good things happen.”
ning tough, he is legit. Kolby Stanley and Danny Ringuette, those are tough wagons and can compete with anybody,” said Gorst.
As for Sunday’s dash, Gorst knows how unpredictable wagon
“I’ve been doing this quite a while and those guys run very well,
already been there and you’ll see the other two there, it just takes time. You just have to keep knocking at the door.”
Gorst thanked the Lloyd Ex for hosting another great finals, the fans for their con -
Those were the words of Meadow Lake Saskatchewan’s Logan Gorst after winning his second Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) championship on Sunafter almost 30 years in the game.
“It takes a really, really long time, they say 10 years, to get tough,” said Gorst. “I was lucky enough
TAYLOR WEAVER
Lori Craven Memorial touches hearts, heads
TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
It’s all about having fun with friends and family while remembering lost loved ones and raising funds for those in need.
The 23rd Annual Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament, which has raised upwards of $1.3M since its inception, took over Driven Energy Legion Ball Park last weekend for another
fully booked tournament.
Funds are raised through donations and the shaving of heads and go directly to local and area families with health and financial struggles.
This year’s tournament raised $120K for local families, one being the Walker family from Wainwright.
“I’m here on behalf of my daughter, Peyton Walker, who’s 15 years old and has played
Left: Butterflies were released in memory of lost loved ones at this year’s Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament. Above: Riley Gilroyed raised $1,501 on Sunday after auctioning off his hair to be shaved. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos
hockey in Lloydminster for the past three years as a proud member of the Steelers female hockey program,” said Peyton’s dad, Scott, explaining his daughter was diagnosed with Stage 3 rapiditas sarcoma in April.
“All of you here today have made a huge impact on a young lady’s life,” said Walker. “You should be proud of what this community does and we’re forever grateful.”
The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) championships wrapped up on Sunday afternoon as Logan Gorst won his second CPCA title at Halstead Downs in Lloydminster. Off the track, the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association had all kinds of fun planned with Corgi races after Sunday’s final and live music at Saturday’s chuckwagon cabaret featuring The Dirt Rich Band and Jordyn Pollard opening for Alberta’s own Donny Lee.
Fun in photos at the Lloyd Ex
Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos
Leeway from Lloyd: Where there’s a will...
How does someone know if you have a will and where to find it when you’re dead? That’s a question I recently asked a local lawyer who said it was a good question.
The law firm told me they get calls all the time asking if a specific deceased person made a will there.
Wills are private documents
Gray Matters:
before death, and before probate, and generally become public records once they have been probated.
I am pretty sure the local law firm told me there is no will registry in Alberta, but there is a Canada Will Registry to search for a will, but I don’t know how that works.
A lot of things can happen from the time you sign a will to when an executor is looking for it, according to a registry website.
Lawyers retire, law firms close, and people move. When a fam -
ily can’t find a will, the law presumes the will was revoked.
This has major implications as your estate will be distributed according to a government formula rather than your wishes.
If you’re storing your will in a safe or safety deposit box, ensure your executor or family members know how to access it in the event of your passing.
My sister and I were fortunate to have joint power of attorney over my mother’s affairs when she died
Taxes, taxes and more taxes
Did you know the Income Tax we pay was supposed to be temporary? More on that in a moment.
I don’t care if it’s called a levy, fee, tariff, duty or plainly tax; they are all taxes, and Canadians pay more than enough.
On average, we pay 43 per cent of our annual income in taxes when all three levels of government are included.
According to the Fraser Institute, our tax bill has gone up 2,705 per cent (180 when inflation is calculated) since 1961. They tally up the bill each year and publish a report. Comparatively, housing has gone up 2,006 per cent, food, 901 per cent and clothing 478 per cent from 1961 to 2023.
Income tax in Canada was introduced during World War I. It was supposed to be temporary to help support the war effort. The initial reception was mixed and varied across different segments of society… sounds familiar, no.
The Carbon Tax is not meant to
be temporary. It started at $20 per tonne in 2019 and is projected to be $170 per tonne by 2030. At its inception, the tax brought in $2.5 billion to government coffers; last year, it contributed $6.5 billion. Rebates back to Canadians ranged from 64 to 76 per cent over those two years.
Although not the only reason for rising gas prices, it accounted for approximately 4.6 cents per litre in 2019 and is now over 17 cents per litre. The average price went up at that time from 1.20 to 1.65 per litre across the country.
What do we get for all this money?
in a nursing home, and we both had copies of the will beforehand.
I plan to bury mine under a rock in the mountains and release clues in the Source with the promise of a million-dollar tax-free prize for the winner, payable at any Revenue Canada outlet. I sent a copy to Prime Minister Trudeau to make it legal.
My last wish is to disprove the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes and stick it to the feds to complete my bucket list posthumously. Amen!
Health transfers, pensions and social programs, employment insurance, public debt charges, and national defence—represent the most significant portions of federal spending.
Our national debt financing is over $35 billion each year and is growing. Yet, they can’t stop spending everyone else’s money.
Can I get the bank’s approval for a $40 billion deficit in my budget? Please?
Alas, Tax-Free Day, June 13, is past, so all the money you make until the end of the year is yours.
Careers
Companies prepare as rail strike looms
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
Companies begin to prepare locally for a potential work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway.
A lockout/strike is possible at both railways after the Canadian Labour Board ruled that workers were not considered an essential service. A cooling-off period was part of the ruling, which means Aug. 22 is the soonest the work stoppage could happen.
Cenovus Energy, who relies on rail transportation for business operations, is taking steps to prepare the company for a stoppage.
“At this time, we’re closely monitoring the situation and putting plans in place to mitigate any impacts if a strike or lockout were to happen,” said Reg Curren, a media relations representative.
Other parts of the Canadian economy are already starting to see dips in the transportation of goods due to embargoes implemented by the railways.
These embargoes were issued to prepare for the potential strike and to prevent chemicals such as ammonia from being stranded on the rails during a work stoppage.
Fertilizer Canada has already noticed a decrease in the shipping of ammonia, a crucial component of fertilizer, and has implored all parties involved to resolve the issue.
“Fertilizer Canada is calling on the federal government and Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon
to take immediate action to assist all parties, CN, CPKC, and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), in reaching agreements,” said Fertilizer Canada in a press release.
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Maxine, Peggy and Brian Cockell, Linda and Don Amundrud, Suzanne and Doug Phipps, Tom and Marion, Ken and Judy; her foster children, Elaine Waciston and Dorothy Waciston; 35 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth and Mary, along with numerous extended family and friends.
Joyce is predeceased by: her husband, Robert (2018); daughter, Pat (1970); grandson, Patrick (2004); and great-granddaughter, Éva (2020).
The Funeral Service for Anna was conducted from Paradise
Hill Community Centre, Paradise Hill, SK on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
Donations in memory of Anna may be made to Paradise Hill Care Home or Maidstone Health Complex (Palliative Care).
McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.
CARD OF THANKS
We would like to thank Paradise Hill Care Home for looking after Mom for the last 3 years. Dr. Spangenberg and the nurses at Maidstone Palliative Care Unit for their compassionate care.
Sandra Salzl for officiating Mom’s Memorial Service. Heidi Hougham and Autumn and Mercy Harrison for the great musical presentation. Sister, Peggy Cockell, for the tremendous job on the eulogy for Mom.
Mathew Hougham for a great job on the slideshow. To McCaw Funeral Service for the caring and compassion shown to our family. Leeanne Colliou and For Pitt Christian Community for the delicious lunch. Thank you to everyone for the cards and donations to Paradise Hill Care Home and Maidstone Palliative Unit in memory of Mom.
John, Jerry, Peggy Linda, Suzanne, Tom Ken, Elaine and Dorothy
2024 at the age of 54 years. Eva is survived by: her loving husband, Lance Stout; daughter, Tasha; son, Arthur; grandchildren, Hayden, Austin,
Ciara, AJ and Airaline; brothers, David, Arthur, Eddie; father, Ed; sister, Rita; and numerous relatives and friends.
Eva was predeceased by: her mother, Linette; and brothers, William "Billy", Lorne and Joseph.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Eva may be made to Canadian Diabetes (children).
McCaw Funeral Service , of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.
CARD OF THANKS
The Stout family would like to thank all those who showed their support.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DON (CLEODY) MCLEOD
Lloydminster
Born June 28, 1960 and pass away comfortably September 23, 2023 at the age of 63 in Kindersley, Sk. Cleody was born in Lloydminster, SK and raised in Alcurve with his mom and dad, brother and sisters where he learned most of his mechanical skills. He later got his Journeyman Welding Ticket and went to work for Beretta Pipelines. He had his own business for years buying and selling used vehicles, when he started Poor Boys Auto & Cycle. In his later years he tried his hand at farming. He worked for the Lamb’s in Lone Rock, Sk until his retirement. Thank you Brent for the patches and Dennis for the burgers and drinks and all those who joined us for his last ride. Rest in Peace with no more pain. Gone but never forgotten. All donations were made to Lloydminster Cancer Society in Cleody’s name.
July 22, 2024, at the age of 77 years. He will be forever remembered as a kind and gentle soul who always put the needs of others before his own.
Don is survived by: his loving wife, Anne; daughter, Laurie (Clement); son, Kim (Renata); grandsons, Dominic and
MOM & DAD
Christian; brothers, Gerry (Janet) and Ted (Lorette); sisters, Maureen (Pat) and Jackie (Dennis); and numerous nieces and nephews. Don is predeceased by: his parents, Tony and Dorothy Reiniger; brother, Dave Reiniger; and sister, Marie
Donations in Don’s memory can be made to STARS, Border Paws Animal Shelter Society, or donor's charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Service , of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.
CARD OF THANKS
The Reiniger family would like to thank the Lloydminster Emergency Care team, STARS Air Ambulance team and the Neurosciences ICU Team at the U of A Hospital in Edmonton for their heartfelt care and support.
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mindful of the reason behind why your feeling this way. Ensure your lavish ways won't leave you in remorse.
VIRGO If you have been recently invited to a social function and are feeling like you don’t have time; this is your sign to make time for it, you will thank yourself later for it.
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