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VOLUME 2 I ISSUE 9

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Lloydfest bursts into colour GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. An encore presentation of Lloydfest is likely a nobrainer in 2020 given the overwhelming enthusiasm for the inaugural multicultural celebration. Hundreds of people lined the streets to see colourfully costumed revellers from different countries make their way to the Bud Miller picnic shelter on Saturday for a weekend party—under sunny skies. “It has absolutely exceeded my expectations,” said Susan Cambridge, who heads up the International Festival Lloydminster Society organizing body. “I have to say we’ve been blessed with the weather— we got full participation from all those who said they were going to come,” she said. Not as many people turned up on Sunday, but Cambridge says everything went well. “There was a warm welcome of the Lloydminster community,” she said while the parade poured in. “This has been a dream and a vision of mine and I’m going to get it bigger and better in 2020, and in years to come, all roads will lead to

Lloydfest for summer.” The event included a oneday beer garden at Lakeland College from 8-11 p.m. Bud Miller was filled with tent vendors both days selling food from 10 different countries with other vendors offering a variety of non-food products. “Things went very well and I’m so happy to all the sponsors and all those who donated and all those who support it,” said Cambridge. Kevin Mageto drove in from Prince Alberta to sell sweaters and beadwork and was thrilled to showcase his Ugandan heritage. “I think it’s great, lots of colour, lots of different cultures around. It’s fantastic in terms of people being around,” he said. “I didn’t know Lloydminster had this much culture, coming from Prince Albert, it’s very shocking and surprising, it’s great.” Mageto says he spoke with people from India, lots of Canadians and First Nations people. Participants included folks from the Philippines, China, Pakistan, Chile, Jamaica and other countries, notably Trinidad and Tobago where Cambridge is from.

She says parades and carnivals, common in her motherland, inspired the idea for Lloydfest. “I don’t think Lloydminster has experienced a colourful carnival parade—that’s because of my Trinidad and Tobago background,” she said. “I am so happy I brought it here to Lloydminster, but it’s a combination of everything —we’ve got food, we’ve got fun, we’ve got festivities and we’ve got a parade.” Gerry Lampow, another Trinidad and Tobago import, says Lloydfest is a step in the right direction. “This is amazing. Lloydminster in the last eight years that I’ve lived here, has become a town that represents diversity. It’s only going to get bigger and bigger,” he said. “This is all of summer in one day.” The parade and the event even attracted a group of Sierra Leone residents from Edmonton headed by Daniel Oldfield from the Sierra Leone Association of Alberta. “We’re excited. That’s why we came all the way from Edmonton to come to showcase our culture,” said Oldfield.

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Kalifa Lampaw showed off her dance moves in a Lloydfest multicultural parade representing Trinidad and Tobago through Bud MIller All Seasons Park on Saturday, the start of a two-day festival.

“There are lots of different communities here so we thought it fits—we came to

show that in Sierra Leone we have a culture of love and harmony.”

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Lloyd walks a mile in her shoes

Photo courtesy of Nicole Noyce Photography

The Dirt Rich Band was more than happy to throw on some red high heels for a great cause in a recent photoshoot with Nicole Noyce Photography in preparation for the Border City’s fourth Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, taking place on Sept. 12. TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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In exactly two weeks time, Lloydminster and area residents will be donning red high heels and walking a mile as a way to raise awareness and help understand what those who have experienced physical or sexual violence and abuse have gone through, as part of the internationally-known Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Studies show that 50 per cent of Canadian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and abuse and 71 per cent of men feel it’s important for men to speak out about violence against women. Violence towards both men and women affects us all, and according to Walk a Mile Toronto, costs Canadians $4.2 billion annually. This is the fourth year the walk has been hosted in the Border City, and for event organizer the

Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services (LSAS), it was time to think big and make some creative adjustments. The walk’s location has been changed to the Synergy Credit Union and now loops down and around Hwy. 16 to create greater visibility in the community. Following the walk, there will be food and live entertainment from The Dirt Rich Band. “The Dirt Rich Band is loved by our community, they put on a great show, and we knew that inviting them out offered an additional fun factor for our participants, volunteers, and community members,” said organizer and LSAS community relations coordinator Carly Pollard. “Walk A Mile has grown and so has LSAS. We have seen growth in staff, community partnerships, structural upgrades and services provided to name a few, it was the right

time to show our growth through this event.” Pollard added the goal of the walk is to create noise around a subject that’s tough to talk about while opening up the lines of communication about sexual vio-

lence, getting the community talking about education, supporting survivors, believing survivors and what services are provided in our community for those impacted. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Are you ready to walk a mile? FROM PAGE 3

The Dirt Rich Band’s Landon Franson, who brings his talents to the stage in the form of guitar and vocals, explained when the group was asked to be a part of the event they jumped in with both feet and quickly learned what it’s really like to walk in high heels during a photoshoot with Nicole Noyce Photography to help promote the event. “We’re honoured to be asked anytime there’s a cause like this that’s brought to the forefront and to be asked to be a part of it is really nice,” said Franson. The band initially wasn’t sure if they could make the dates work and be able to play the event, but Franson explained, in the end, everything worked out. Not only will the band be livening up the event, but they will also be

making a $500 donation back to the cause as opposed to profiting from the show. Franson explained how when the band was asked to play at the event they were excited to get behind such a good cause. “It’s not something that any of us in the band have been really close to, but when you hear some of the stories and actually research their cause, it’s pretty cool there’s people like Carly out there making people aware of what’s actually going on out there,” he said. Franson also noted how he and his bandmates have a greater appreciation for the effort that goes into simply standing in high heels, let alone walk in them. “The photoshoot was awesome,” he said. “I think the coolest part of it was actually seeing

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Lloydminster Region Health Foundation CEO Malcolm Radke and Const. Grant Kirzinger enjoy a well-deserved foot rub after taking part in the 2015 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in this file photo.

who could walk the furthest in the heels. It’s pretty painful.” How can you get involved with the walk, which is being held on Sept. 12? It’s easy! Registration and shoe fitting begins at 5 p.m. and the walk begins at 6 p.m. followed by supper and door prizes and ending with the Dirt Rich Band. “Community mem-

bers can register as an individual or put in a team,” said Pollard. “This is a fun event to participate in as a business or organization to help build employee morale, network within the community, and have some fun. To register you can visit our web-page at www.walkamilelloydminster.com”

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Youth create a work of art GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Youth have helped turn the former water treatment plant in Lloydminster into a work of public art. Several young artists from this year’s Youth Graffiti Cleanup and project partners unveiled the mural at 57 Street and 50 Avenue on Friday. The project and ceremony were led by the City of Lloydminster’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) during three painting sessions with artist volunteers from the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre. “We’re very happy with the finished product. It looks absolutely beautiful,” said Patrick Lancaster, manager of programs and social services FCSS. The mural depicts black silhouettes of images representing the city’s economy and culture on a sunset yellow background covering the west and south walls. The north wall features silhouettes of some of the youth volunteers like Aidan Voss, who painted a military tank icon and loves the finished product. “It’s pretty nice. It looks better than the old building with all the graffiti on it,” he said. Aidan says the twotone colour choice was better than his idea to add some neon to it. “I think all the colours went good together and

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Young volunteers from the Lloydminster Youth Centre painted this mural on two walls of the old water treatment plant.

the silhouettes,” he said. The mural design was up to Mitch LeBlanc, owner of Art, Soul Life Creative Studio, who first thought of a landscape to cover the expanse of the building until he consulted youth. “They just started throwing ideas out what represents the community. They came up with a lot of the different silhouettes you see on here,” said LeBlanc. The work was completed on Aug. 15 with young Kerian Chomey earning his own silhouette. “The unveiling is really nice. It looks super great,” he said compared to what was there before. “It feels great honestly. I think Mitch’s drawings of the silhouettes brought it together, and especially the black with the colours,” he said. Paint for the project was supplied by Home Depot with Lloy-

dminster store manager Duane Brown thrilled with the outcome. “It is absolutely amazing. I couldn’t be more proud to be associated with this,” said Brown. “These projects are so in line with Home Depot values that we are just so proud to be a part of it.” Meanwhile, Lancaster

at FCSS is already looking around for other project sites to clean up next year. “We’ll find some locations that have graffiti that could benefit from some beautification. We are very interested in pursuing another mural next year,” said Lancaster.

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Wexit taps into western alienation GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Wexit Alberta and Saskatchewan advocates claim the re-election of the Liberal Party of Canada headed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in this fall’s election could stoke western separation. That’s the message in a nutshell that Alberta Wexit founder Peter Downing delivered to about 100 people at Lakeland College on Saturday with the federal election to be held on or before Oct. 21. “Our vote does not count,” said Downing, who notes Alberta has 34 seats to 101 in Ontario and 78 in Quebec in Liberal party strongholds. “There are many people who are hoping for a Conservative victory, but if Justin Trudeau gets elected on Oct. 21 there will be an explosion overnight for the separatist movement.” Downing says Wexit is in the process of doing the work required to get registered at the provincial level with Elections Alberta and the same kind of movement in Saskatchewan as well. “The issue of separation is a provincial initiative,” said Downing. Downing suggests a Wexit Alberta party could spin off into a federal party like the Bloc Quebecois. “ We’r e going t o be looking at something federally, but our primary effort is provin-

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Allan Kerpan, a former Reform Party MP and Sask Party MLA, pulled into the parking lot at Lakeland College on Saturday ready to talk about the Wexit Saskatchewan movement with Wexit Alberta founder Peter Downing and supporter Jay Hill, a former Conservative Party of Canada MP and House Speaker.

cial,” said Downing, a former member of the RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces. The event was the fifth stop in a Can Confederation Be Fixed? speaking tour that started in Saskatchewan. Downing was joined by Jay Hill, a former Conservative Party of Canada MP and House leader from Calgary, who says separation is linked to feelings of western alienation. “My take on it is, a vote for Justin Trudeau is a vote for western separation,” said Hill. “I think that it’s important that those people thinking of voting Liberal this time understand the depth of frustration and alienation in the west.” Hill believes if Justin Trudeau is still in the prime minister’s office

on Oct. 22, the desire for western independence is going to take off “like a prairie grass fire.” Unlike Downing, who is organizing a Wexit Alberta party in case the Liberals are reelected, Hill is pulling his punches on moving in that direction right away. “I think I speak for a lot of Western Canadians that could become separatists if we continue to be kicked between the pockets by Justin Trudeau,” said Hill. The list of speakers included Allan Kerpan, a former Reform Party MP and Sask Party MLA speaking for Saskatchewan Wexit at his fifth town hall meeting and the first with Wexit Alberta. “What we are trying to do is gauge the

level of alienation in Saskatchewan and Alberta,” said Kerpan, who notes the Reform Party was born in the 1990s because of a sense of western alienation. “With Justin Trudeau, we are starting to see legislation that is egregious to western Canada to the energy sector, so it’s really starting to peak again.” He says what he thinks the guys from Wexit are trying to do is make sure we are prepared in the event Trudeau gets re-elected on Oct. 21. “The west cannot possibly make it through another four years with Justin Trudeau,” he said, noting he has spoken to members of the Sask Party about that possibility. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Seniors kickback at Hemstock GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Area seniors proved the adage that birds of a feather flock together. About 150 likeminded seniors and supporters came together for a barbecue lunch outside the Dr. Hemstock Centre to celebrate World Senior Citizen’s Day on Aug. 21. “We are having a parking lot party today here at the Hemstock,” said Amber Fisher, marketing manager at the Hemstock and Hearthstone Place. “ We ha ve K o n a ic e on-site—Medichair is here, Lloydminster Hearing Centre is here —so we are just celebrating the seniors in the community.” The menu featured a pulled chicken pretzel sandwich and cheese stuffed beef burger on a Brioche bun. All of the proceeds and donations from the $10 lunch went to the Alzheimer’s Society. The special day is aimed at recognizing the achievements, dedication and accomplishments and services seniors give throughout their lives. Lance Turcotte, facility manager from Pine Island Lodge in Maidstone, brought three seniors with him to support the Alzheimer’s charity and partake in the celebration of seniors. “I think that seniors provide us with leadership and guidance so we can keep moving forward and learn from them with the knowledge they’ve gleaned over the years,” said Turcotte.

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Seniors and supporters of World Senior Citizen’s Day on Aug. 21 lined up outside the Dr. Hemstock Residence for a burger served by Jansen Friesen, a dining attendant at the facility. About 150 people turned up in support of seniors and generate funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

“They are the backbone of our community and we’re just thanking them and saying ‘we appreciate you.’” The event was a new experience for Rita Kern, a dental hygienist who travelled from Germany to visit her mom Irmgard Telidetzki, a Hearthstone Place resident. Kern gave the celebration a thumbs up with her son Alex and older sister Chris Armstrong from Lloyd at the table. “I think it’s a wonderful event and it’s nice that they get them out and have the musical accompaniment. It just gets them a little bit active and into the community—and the community’s coming to them,” said Kern. She says sadly they don’t have celebrations like this for seniors in Germany. “They do have events, but not like this really. I think they are treated better here than they are in Ger-

many,” said Kern. “We do have a very good insurance system for the seniors, but I still think they are doing more for the seniors here.” Kern’s mom was also enjoying her day at Hearthstone. “I’m glad I’m here. I like my hamburger too,” said Telidetzki. Uma Roberge, an 89-year-old facility resident, won’t argue with that. She invited her friend and personal care aide Marj Krykowski to the lunch who spoke about what she does for Uma and other seniors. “I look after Uma. I help out Uma at least once a week,” said Krykowski who worked at Jubilee Home in Lloyd caring for seniors for 16 years. “If they need personal care I provide it; if they need to be taken out to a pharmacist I provide that even just to visit, anything along that line.”

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Wexit makes stop in Canada’s Border City

FROM PAGE 6

“One of the things

we’d like to see is a plebiscite on our pro-

vincial election ballot (Oct. 2020) in the case

Ju st in Tr u d eau d oes get elected to gauge the depth of western alienation and what the people want to do,” said Kerpan. “If you have a movement like this, it has to be driven by the people. It ’s pr ovincially driven.” The event was also a great opportunity for Alberta author Michael Wagner to promote copies of his book titled Alberta Separatism Then and Now. “I wrote it 10 years ago when Stephen Harper was in power and there was very little interest in separation at that time, but it was a favourable presentation of the history of Alberta separatism,” said Wagner. “There is definitely much more interest now than ever before.” His book reveals western alienation tends to rise when there is a federal Liberal government that he says

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Michael Wagner, author of the book Alberta Separatism Then and Now, shows off the flag of a former separatist Western Independence Party. Wagner brought the flag to promote his book sales during the Wexit Can Confederation Be Fixed? speaking tour at Lakeland College on Saturday.

tends to be more negative to Alberta and Saskatchewan. “Especially now with Justin Trudeau, there is tremendous interest in separatism because of the rise in western alienation again,” said Wagner. He calls the Wexit movement promising “There’s a lot of sentiment for separatism in the west, but there’s not a lot of organiza-

tion happening and Peter Downing seems to be the type of person who can put things together,” said Wagner. “With his Wexit Alberta organization and Wexit Saskatchewan, he seems to be trying to organize things. So that’s a very favourable thing from the perspective of organizing separatism for the west.”

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Do all bears want to find your picnic basket? EDITOR Taylor Weaver

So, I fully intended on writing this week’s column about those gnarly speed bumps that were just installed in the Cornerstone Shopping Centre but as luck would have it, Geoff beat me to the punch. So instead I thought maybe, just maybe, I’d share my thoughts on some news I read yesterday morning about how a man in a Fort Nelson, B.C. courtroom was fined $2,000 for violating the B.C. Wildlife Act. This guy thought it would be a good idea to feed and post photos of himself feeding bears Timbits along the Alaska Hwy. He was also ordered to stay a minimum of 50m away from bears for the next six months. I guess Yogi, Boo-Boo and

Ranger Smith teamed up and won this one. We’re not in Jellystone Park any more kids! Now, I’ve written a few columns on how people use social media and how dangerous it can be at times, but maybe this guy thought his posts would jack up his clout? Well, it may have accomplished that, but I’m sure he’s not happy about that $2,000 fine. As you can tell from this photo posted on Twitter, the bear might appear cute, but those “Don’t feed the wildlife” signs are all over Parks Canada property for a reason. I remember one camping trip with my brother and dad back in Ontario where a black bear actually came into our campsite as the three of us returned from disposing of garbage. The bear in question found himself halfway up a tree trying

to get at our bag of spices and actually punctured one of the film containers dad used to hold spices with his tooth! The point here is, these are wild animals and are best left alone for your safety and the safety of the animal. You never know when Ranger Smith is watching either!

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Leeway from Lloyd: No goosebumps scaling speed bumps STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

I don’t know about you, but I find speed bumps annoying, especially in a mall parking lot where slow speed is expected. My annoyance barometer rose sharply encountering a whole new series of steeply pitched bumps at the Cornerstone shopping centre where Walmart is anchored. It seems like traffic calming overkill in an area where traffic is already tranquillized and may incite road rage especially from owners of expensive low clearance sports cars. Some of these bumps are actually a liability if someone’s suspension is damaged. If you do hit a speed bump too quickly those bumps can make the shocks bottom or top

out, potentially causing damage to them. They could even throw a motorcyclist off balance and cause an accident. These barriers to free movement are an accident waiting to happen. To me, going over all these bumps— there’s lots of new ones—creates a negative shopping experience and a lousy impression. I am not a fan. The bumps are installed in the main drive through areas, but there are none along the parking stall lanes where going slow is most critical to avoid running into someone walking by or pulling in and out. Speed bumps in a school zone are okay for safety, but it would be nice if permanent asphalt ones could be replaced with portable speed humps removed during the summer holidays.

Given the high volume of pop-up speed bumps on private and public property, it won’t be long before some guy behind a desk with pencils in his shirt pocket comes up with a plan to add them to all our highways too! It’s like a contagious virus – “humpitis” with no cure. Sure, I get traffic bumps are meant to slow traffic, but in the wrong places and too many of them, it’s like navigating a minefield, waiting for something on your vehicle or in your mind to blow up. A few slowdown signs might be a better idea for folks coming to spend money at speed-trapped malls. Try driving over a bump with a drink between your legs and feel good about it. Honk, if you’re with me on this one!

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EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, noncompetitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people. EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH There is a Parkinson Disease Support Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at Southridge Community Church from 2-4 p.m. put on by the Parkinson Association of Alberta. EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-871-0513. EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Fri) We’re on Facebook. EVERY THURSDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City Farmer’s Market takes place every Thursday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY – LABIS WALKING PROGRAM Brain injury survivors are invited to join the Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) Walking Program on Tuesdays from 1

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to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre. It is free of charge. For more info please call 306-825-7212. PLAYSCHOOL PREREGISTRATION Southridge Playschool is open for preregistration for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer a structured, play based program for your 3-5 year old to learn & grow. For more information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave. WORLD WAR WOMEN From June 29 until Sept. 20 the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre is pleased to present their stories in the special exhibition, World War Women. Divided into four thematic zones, World War Women uses artifacts, images, audiovisuals and archival materials to delve into the personal stories of Canadian women during the World Wars. Visitors will meet women from volunteer organizations, wartime workplaces and branches of the military — such as Joan Arnoldi and Mary Plummer, who founded the Canadian Field Comforts Commission; Ada Sylvester, who worked at the Canadian Car and Foundry plant in presentday Thunder Bay, Ontario; and photographer Lorna Stanger of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service. The exhibition also includes the stories of some of the more than 100,000 grieving wives, mothers and sisters who lost loved ones during the wars. Together, these stories paint a picture of how women’s lives and social roles were transformed in wartime. Their experiences forged a new understanding of women’s capabilities, both within soci-

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ety and within themselves. AUG. 30 – CHARITY BBQ On Aug 30, Border City Furniture, 4817 50 Avenue, will be hosting a Charity BBQ from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to The Lloydminster Sexual Assault and Information Centre, who help create sensitivity, knowledge and skills to respond to the needs of the children, youth, adults and families coping with trauma of sexual abuse, sexual assault, family violence and bullying. We are proud to provide hamburgers, smokies, beverages and even RIBS ON A BUN!!!! Cost is purely by donation, so please give generously to help such a great organization! SEPT. 5 – SPADES TOURNAMENT There will be a Spades Tournament at the Legacy Centre on Sept. 5. Play begins at 10 a.m. at a cost of $10 and lunch is $10. Everyone welcome. Contact the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more information. SEPT. 5 – COMMUNITY INFO AND REGISTRATION NIGHT Calling all community groups! Whether you’re looking to recruit volunteers, share information or promote your programs, the Community Information & Registration Night, hosted at the Servus Sports Centre on Sept. 5 from 4-8 p.m. is the perfect opportunity for your group to connect with Lloydminster residents. SEPT. 7 MONTHLY SUPPER The Legacy Centre will be hosting their first Monthly Supper at Sept. 7. Doors open

and dancin’ at 5 p.m., supper served at 6 p.m. Menu: Pork Roast, entertainment to be announced ... then more dancin’ to the tunes of Memory Lane. Cost is $22/person -ADVANCE - please reserve or purchase your tickets before noon on Thurs., Sept. 5 ... thank-you! All Members and guests Welcome. Call Legacy office for more info at 780-8754584. SEPT. 7 – FALL CLEAN UP GARAGE SALE Are you fall cleaning and have unwanted items that need a new home? The Servus Sports Centre is hosting our annual indoor Fall Garage Sale. We’ll provide the tables and do the advertising for you! Limited spots available. No homebased businesses, large appliances or furniture accepted. Registrants must be set up by 9 a.m. Book your table before Saturday, August 31 at lloydminster.ca/guides, by phone at 780-875-4529 or in person at the Servus Sports Centre. First 8’ table is $25 and each additional table is $5 with a limit of 6 tables per registration. Sale takes place Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SEPT. 10 – ANNEXATION OPEN HOUSE The City of Lloydminster and County of Vermilion River are growing together. To prepare for the future growth of the Lloydminster region, the County and the City invite you to join the discussion. Share your voice online or learn more about the project at http:// www.lloydminster.ca/annexation/, or attend one of the Open Houses (Aug. 15 and Sept. 10) Open House is taking place at the Blackfoot Community Hall from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 10.

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HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE The Lloydminster Healthcare Auxiliary is offering a $600 Joan Bellward Scholarship to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into a degree nursing program, as well as a $600 Healthcare Bursary to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into health-care related fields. Applicants must reside in Lloydminster and district. Applications are available from your high school counsellor or from Wilma Bodnard at 780-875-4936. Applications are due on Aug. 20. LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL Books for Babies, Program for Moms, Dads and/or caregivers & babies (newborn to 1 year) 4 weeks - Mondays Sept 30-Oct 28 (No class Oct 14), 10:30-11:30 a.m. OR Thursdays Oct 31-Nov 28 (No class Nov 14) 10 - 11 a.m. OR Tuesdays, Feb 4-Mar 3, 2020 (No class Feb 18) 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: No charge, Call 780-875-5763 to register. Registration Night for English Language Programs, Monday Sept. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Community Services Building, Workshop Room, 4419 - 52 Ave. Fee: No Charge, Call 780875-5763 for any questions. English Language Classes being offered: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 24 - Nov. 28, 7 - 9 p.m., Fee: No Charge, Call 780-8755763 to register. English Language Classes for Women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, Sept. 25 - Nov. 27, 1 - 3 p.m., Learn day to day conversational English, pronunciation, reading and writing for everyday activities (work, doctor appointments, children’s school), Fee: No Charge, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

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Students and public weigh in on future of Sask education MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Nearly 9,000 stu-

dents, parents and community members had their say in a rece nt

online survey about what students in the province need to be suc-

cessful in school. Students who responded to the survey identified the most important things to help them learn are quality teachers and staff and a comfortable, quiet learning environment. Students also said it is important to have a variety of program and

elective options so they can work toward future goals and to study things they are interested in. In addition to the students, non-students provided survey responses saying that quality teachers, issues at home and access to supports, including educational assistants, are the top

three things needed to support students’ wellbeing and learning. While quality of teaching was noted as extremely important by student respondents, some noted that quality of instruction can also be a challenge. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

City gets gas tax windfall GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The City of Lloydminster will receive more than $3.5 million from the Federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) allocated to Alberta and Saskatchewan for municipal infrastructure projects. The total includes an additional $1,698,262 through the GTF including $621,499 from Saskatchewan and $1,076,763 from Alberta. The GTF allows communities to invest

across 18 different project categories including recreation, water systems and roads, with Lloydminster yet to determine how the money will be spent. “Going forward, Council and administration will review budget priorities to determine how this funding may be best allocated to support our community’s infrastructure needs,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “We appreciate the

federal and provincial governments for supporting our work to provide strong, sustainable infrastructure.” The city will also receive $694,135 from the first of two $31.2 million annual instalments of the GTF to Saskatchewan in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The Border City will also be getting $1,143,133 from the first of two $122 million annual installments of the GTF to Alberta in the same fiscal year.

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A little old-school fun for the whole family MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Enjoy a movie with the family to help save lives. That’s the message as the Lloydminster Rescue Squad prepares to host their 4th Annual Lloyd Mall Drive-In movie night on Sept. 13. This year’s feature film will be How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, and admission to the night of fun is only a minimum of $20 per vehicle. All proceeds from the event will be going to the Lloydminster Rescue Squad to help them do what they do and protect Lloydminster and area residents. With the sun setting earlier each day of the week, the wait for the show to begin won’t be too long at all. Activities at the Kid Zone

File Photo kick off at 4 p.m. along with popcorn and many more activities. Parking begins at 5 p.m. and the movie will start as soon as it gets dark, which is expected to be right around 8:30 p.m. The annual event is brought to you by FreshAirCinema, the Lloydminster Rescue Squad, and Spectrum Restoration DKI. Tickets and more information can be found by searching Lloyd Mall

Drive-In Movie on eventbrite. For those who have never been to a drive-in movie in the digital age of cinema, all you have to do is tune your car’s radio to the station advertised at the event and the movie’s audio will come through your car stereo. If you cannot make it out to the event but would still like to donate to the Rescue Squad please visit lloydrescue.ca.

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Those who live in glass houses … PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

While in Edmonton having dinner with good friends Cyndi and Darrell recently, I recounted several humorous tales from a long-ago visit made to mutual friends living on Vancouver Island. The y w e r e a love ly couple whose parents, like so many others, had come to Canada for the promise of land and the opportunity to forge a new way of life. Our friends had inherited that land, working hard on it their whol e lives t hrou gh, and retired finally to a well-earned rest in a milder climate. The lady in question was a thrifty soul, who during the 30s, had learned to waste NOTHING – sometimes to the point of ridiculousness.

I recall visiting them once while suffering from a sore throat. From somewhere at the back of a kitchen cupboard, she produced an old rumpled package of Fisherman’s Friend lozenges – the extra-strong variety and insisted I take one. Bleh. I accepted warily, not wishing to offend, but as wave after wave of the powerful mentholated fumes hit my brain, causing the hair on my head to stand up and salute, I discreetly spat the whole nasty business into the trash. It w a s r e mi ni sc e nt of a scene from a latenight horror flick when, re t u r n i n g l a t e r f o r a glass of water, I spied the very same lozenge on a plate by the sink. “How did this get

here?” I asked her in amazement, as she bustled about the kitchen. For an answer, she popped it into her mouth and crunched it down. She couldn’t bear to see anything wasted, and rescuing the sticky brown lump from atop a few coffee grounds, she rinsed it off and ate it herself. “But you don’t even have a cold,” I protested, as she peered at me through watering eyes. Another time I noticed her soak the porridge pot after breakfast and then carefully scrape any traces of oatmeal residue, and flakes of hardened glip that clung to the rim of the pan, into a bowl. These congealed, grey, lumps of sludge were then covered and placed into the refrigerator. What the heck? CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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The future of education in Sask FROM PAGE 14

Classroom environment and student behaviour were also noted by some as being a barrier to learning. The survey results from nonstudents identified that updated curriculum and classroom supports are important. “Thank you to the thousands of people that we heard from, and in particular the students who took the time to tell us what they need,” Deputy Premier and Minister of Education Gordon Wyant said. “Student voice is key as we begin to plan for the future success of all Saskatchewan students now and into the future.” Many students who responded to the survey also said they believe hands on learning and interactive activities help them to learn at school. Non-student

respondents also say that inclusion, diversity and acceptance are some of what is working well in our schools. The online survey is one of several feedback mechanisms which will help form priorities for education for the next decade. The results of the survey together with the feedback from engagement sessions that were held by education partners and school boards around the province will be used to build a framework outlining the key areas of focus in education over the next 10 years. The framework is being co-constructed by the Ministry of Education together with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations; League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents of Saskatchewan; Métis Nation-Saskatch-

ewan/Gabriel Dumont Institute; Office of the Treaty Commissioner; Saskatchewan Association of School Business Officials and Saskatchewan School Boards Association. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation participated as a partner during the initial framework plan meetings in the fall of 2018. More than 1,400 teachers filled out the survey and many also attended engagement sessions, however the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation did not participate as a planning partner in 2019. The ministry is hopeful they will re-engage as a planning team member this fall. The framework, which will be used to develop a new education plan, will be presented to the Minister of Education later this fall.

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I asked her to clarify this strange practise and she explained happily that at the close of each week there would be enough of the – remains – to prepare a lovely dessert. A little sugar, some vanilla, a few eggs, a dash of milk and voila! Porridge pudding. YUM! Later that day, during my visit with Cyndi, we stopped for lunch. While delicious, my meal didn’t have

enough salt (it’s my vice, don’t judge) so I asked for some. They didn’t have packets available, so a woman in the back poured a small measure into a disposable plastic container for me. As we prepared to leave I stared at the small dish beside me. There was still plenty of salt left and I’d enjoyed it. Who knew when I might need a little again? Besides, it was wasteful to it throw away. Snapping on the

lid, I bundled it into my purse. “Interesting,” Cyndi said quietly, once outside the door, “Interesting that you should be snickering at the frugality of others.” “What are you saying?” I retorted defensively, clutching my handbag close, and the dash of salt that lurked within. But of course, I knew exactly what she meant. I hate it when she’s right. Follow Helen at myprairiewool.com

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Sports

PWM Steelers revealed as 2021 Esso Cup hosts JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Minor hockey is set to get a major boost in the Border City. The Lloydminster PWM midget AAA Steelers will host the Esso Cup at the Centennial Civic Centre from April 18 to 24, 2021. The Esso Cup brings together five regional title holders from across Canada, plus the tournament hosts, to compete for a national midget AAA female championship. “I think women’s hockey is an underappreciated sport not only in Canada but locally,” said 2021 Esso Cup host organizing committee co-chair Ryan Sklapsky. “This is a chance to grow the game, a chance to get more girls involved in female hockey and a chance to grow our numbers locally as far as registrations for minor hockey. The Esso Cup bid will draw more kids, especially on the female side, to the game.” Sklapsky said the economic impact the tournament has varied on the community and is dependent on sponsorship, ticket sales and spin-offs generated from its players, parents and fans taking advantage of local hotels, restaurants and shops. He said reports from previous bids indicate

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Former and prospective Lloydminster PWM midget AAA Steelers players, from left, Camille Scherger, Madison Cole, Olivia Mann, Madelyn Mann, Stephanie Fischer and Neisha Germann help announce the Border City as host of the 2021 Esso Cup.

over $1 million in funds can be generated. “I don’t know the exact numbers, but I know that Red Deer did a terrific job,” said Hockey Alberta chief executive officer Rob Litwinski in reference to the last Esso Cup tournament held in the province at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season. “Some people could look at it and say ‘well it’s only five visiting teams, so maybe there’s not that big of an impact.’ But, it also carries a pretty big entourage. You’ve got families who are coming. You’ve got people, scouts and whatnot, who are coming to watch these girls

and there’s just female hockey fans. It certainly (carries) a tremendous impact to have any kind of event like this in a community like Lloydminster.” Gerald Aalbers, mayor of Lloydminster, said taxpayers will bear no costs toward this tournament. He said city council provided the host committee with a letter of support, a video and assistance in gathering encouragement from local hotels when they initially put in a bid this past spring, and they will remain in touch throughout the next year-and-a-half to offer help whenever possible. “I’ve been involved with the elite female

stream of hockey since 2010-11,” said Shawn Kaschl, executive director of Lloydminster Female Hockey. “We haven’t had a national event for any female hockey. We haven’t had a big provincials at the elite level. Just bringing something like an Esso Cup within the region, if you look at the success we had with the RBC Cup a couple of years ago, is very exciting for our program.” Kaschl said approximately 120 to 140 girls try out for the Steelers bantam, midget elite and midget AAA clubs each year. He said they’ve been trying to grow the game with the creation of a Future Steelers program

where the midget AAA club welcomes female minor hockey teams from Wainwright, Cold Lake, Bonnyville, Vermilion and Lloydminster to home games for VIP treatment through seating, snacks, trinkets and visits to the dressing room. “Those types of touches you can get within the community and reaching out to other communities helps grow the female game,” he said. “It’s helping create better hockey players and better athletes, but then there’s the character side of things. We’re giving back to the community. That, in turn, is helping the numbers grow year over year.”

Sklapsky said former bantam Steelers coach Morgan Mann brought up the idea of Lloydminster playing host to the Esso Cup a couple of years ago. He said a few people involved in the game then ran with it submitting an application this past winter and a formal bid to Hockey Canada on April 30. The Esso Cup was awarded to the Lloydminster PWM Steelers in June. The host committee along with Aalbers, Litwinski and Kaschl revealed the news during a press conference at the Civic last Thursday. “Formally organizing our committee to run the tournament will be our first task and the second task will be organizing some sponsorships and signing off on some agreements,” said Sklapsky. “We have some agreements with the City of Lloydminster as far as facilities to use with not only the Centennial Civic Cent r e b u t al s o t h e S e rvus Sports Centre as a backup venue. So, it’s formalizing some of the contracts and working with the hotels in Lloydminster to nail down rooms for the travelling teams, parents and H o c k e y C a nad a o f f i cials who will be coming in. It’s lots of work to do, but good work to do.”

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Sonic wins Summer Games gold JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A season marred by injuries gave way to year-end celebration for a local javelin athlete. Quinton MacMillan captured Western Canada Summer Games gold with a final throw of 57.96 metres at Swift Current on Aug. 17. MacMillan, who trains with the Split City Sonics, hit his season’s best on the throw that catapulted him from the middle of the pack to the top of the podium. “Everything kind of clicked,” said MacMillan, 20. “There seems to be something about me with my final throws. I let everything loose, breathe I guess and just do my steps. Everything seems to work out, go fluently and I just huck it.” Injuries have nagged MacMillan this sum-

mer thwarting his attempt to match the personal best throw of 60.68 metres that got him national gold last July. He went into the Summer Games unsure of how far he’d reach, but still confident in his abilities to capture a medal. Macmillan noted arriving four days early at the Games to practise, do rollouts and seek treatment for his shins helped prepare him for the javelin event. He made it out of the three-throw round robin in fifth place, moved up a couple more spots on the fourth and fifth throws and hit the high mark on his sixth. “This means a lot,” he said. “This year was a little bit rough. I haven’t thrown very well the entire season. But, to get that win at the end after taking a lot of losses because I wasn’t hitting my PB is

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Split City Sonics athlete Quinton MacMillan won a gold medal in javelin at the Western Canada Summer Games earlier this month.

a pretty big one. It got my motivation back up. I was on a downhill, but now with that

win I think maybe I’ve got it back and there is an uphill coming for next season.”

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Speed, skill and smarts evident at Bobcats main camp JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster Bobcats are ready to get the season started. “We all have high expectations,” said Bobcats defenceman Gunner Kinniburgh. “We all want to win. We want to be better than the team last year. Everyone is striving to be the best they can.” Kinniburgh, who was acquired from the Fort McMurray Oil Barons a month-and-a-half ago, is one of the Bobcats’ elder statesmen as a 19-year-old and thirdyear AJHL veteran. The six-foot-one and 165-pound rearguard is being tasked at taking on a leadership role with the club this season. “I have experience that I can teach the younger guys,” he said.

“And I’m more of a defensive defenceman, so I’ll be helping out in the D zone and keeping (the opposition) from scoring goals.” Nigel Dube, head coach and general manager of the Bobcats, said the average age of the players on the roster will be 18 years old, but that doesn’t mean they’ll lack from experience. He noted the majority of athletes they acquired in futures from deals made last season and through new transactions this summer entered the league as 17-year-olds and have one to two years of AJHL play under their belts, while many of their new signings come from winning cultures and are expected to become impact junior players.

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A member of Team White races past a Team Black defender during a scrimmage near the end of the Bobcats main camp at the Centennial Civic Centre on Sunday.

“We put a structure in place, but they

have to be able to think it,” said Dube. “Their hockey IQ is huge and they’re able to think on their toes if something happens with things

going the other way. That is going to give us some more speed to be able to create and make plays.” Dube said 28 to 30

players descended on the Border City at various points last week to help lead the Bobcats hockey camp, take part in a few team workouts and complete onice sessions during the evenings. He said they turned it up for main camp at the Centennial Civic Centre this past Saturday and Sunday and will continue to press on in these next few weeks before their season-opening homeand-home against the Sherwood Park Crusaders on Sept. 13 and 14. “It’s helped a lot,” said Kinniburgh, who arrived in town on Aug. 18. “We’re more of a group at main camp and going into the start of the year. We’re going into preseason right away and we already know everybody here. So, it’s good. It’s awesome.”

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Rebels earn provincial honours The Lloydminster Rebels swim club sent 46 athletes to the Alberta Summer Swimming Association championships in Edmonton earlier this month. The Rebels aged seven to eight girls relay team, with Cece Brewer, Izzy Willis, Liberty Price and Quinn Daschuk, won gold and silver, while the aged nine to 10 mixed team, with Ace Brewer, Arianna Lisch, Rylan Lisch and Jessica Kadun, captured gold and bronze. Other highlights included Landon Daschuk finishing second in the aged 15 to 17 division with three golds, Price taking two silver and bronze for a thirdplace finish in the aged seven to eight division, Brewer capturing double gold, Kai Thoresen winning two silver medals, Submitted photos Kadun potting one silver and Presley Daschuk bringing home Rebels swimmer Ace Brewer flashes the gold medal he won in the 25-metre breast stroke event. two bronze.

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Community members golf for Rustlers

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Lakeland College alumni Garrett Harris, left, and Brian Linfoot tee off during the Rustlers annual golf tournament at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre on Tuesday. Harris and Linfoot competed with the Rustlers wrestling team in the early to mid 1970s. JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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With success comes cost. The Lakeland College Rustlers have sent nine teams to national championship tournaments in the past seven years. The Border City and area business community, as well as individual sponsors, ensured these post-secondary athletes can continue that success by

heartily supporting the Rustlers annual 18-hole Texas Scramble at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre on Tuesday. “Today’s gone pretty good,” said Rustlers men’s basketball coach and athletics advancement manager Sheray Thomas. “We’re at 88 golfers. That was pretty much the same as last year. We’ve had a range of around 112 to 80 golfers.

They’re having a good time and hopefully we’ll raise something in around the high 20’s to mid $30,000 range.” Alan Rogan, athletic director at Lakeland College, said the school is the majority stakeholder as far as covering the costs of athletics, but they also rely on sponsorships and fundraisers like their golf tournament for further support. He said athletics is getting more and more expensive every year in terms of transportation and accommodation as well as conference and national fees, so they’re trying to do whatever they can to help. “This tournament predominately covers national championship costs for us and it allows our student athletes exposure to a national level,” said Rogan. “Last year we sent our curling team to Halifax to compete at the championships. They were an extra end away from the medal round, so it’s an experience they’re going to talk about forever. It also helps promote Lakeland College as an organization and all the good things we’re doing not just inside the classroom but outside the classroom as well.”

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Agriculture Last week in the field MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Producers in the province now have two per cent of the 2019 crop combined, up from less than one per cent last week, but behind the five-year (20142018) average of nine per cent. Five per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straight-cut, which is behind the five-year (2014-2018) average of 12 per cent Thirty-nine per cent of the fall rye, 23 per cent of the winter wheat, 10 per cent of the field peas, five per cent of the lentils and two per cent of the barley is now stored in bins. An additional two per cent of canola has been swathed. Harvest progress is most advanced in the

southern regions, where three per cent of the crop is now combined.

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Some areas of the province reported frost and, although it was reported to be a light frost, some crop damage may have occurred.

Producers in the central and northern regions have less than one per cent of the crop stored in bins and expect to be harvesting in the coming weeks as crops mature. Scattered rainfall covered parts of the province last week. Rainfall ranged from trace amounts to 27 mm in

the Shaunavon area. Provincially, topsoil moisture on crop land is rated as one per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate, 21 per cent short and three per cent very short. Topsoil moisture on hay land and pasture is rated as one per cent surplus, 67 per cent adequate, 26 per cent short and six per cent very short. The majority of crop damage last week was from strong winds and a lack of moisture. Some areas of the province reported frost and, although it was reported to be a light frost, some crop damage may have occurred. Producers are busy hauling bales, getting ready for harvest, swathing, desiccating and combining crops.

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Careers

Sask government and Frenchman Butte reach agreement MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Saskatchewan government and the RM of Frenchman Butte have reached a $19 million partnership agreement to improve Highway 21 and the Frenchman Butte Access. “We can accomplish more when we work together in partnership with municipal governments,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said.

“This agreement with the RM of Frenchman Butte will result in an upgrade of Highway 21 from Highway 3 to the north end of the Municipality.” The Ministry of Highways will be responsible for tendering, engineering and construction of about 26 kilometers of Highway 21 as well as 8 km of the Frenchman Butte Access. Design is scheduled is to begin later this year with crushing set

for this winter. Construction is slated to begin in 2020. “These roads are crucial to residents, recreation, tourism and industry,” Reeve Bonnie Mills Midgley for the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 said. “We are extremely pleased

with this partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan to improve this highway and the access road.” Both highways will continue to be maintained by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. A weekly highway

construction update is published on www. saskatchewan.ca/residents/transportation/ highway-construction-projects/weeklyhighway-constructionupdate to provide the travelling public with the latest details on projects underway to help plan safe and effi-

cient travel. Please check the Highway Hotline for road restriction information before planning your trip at www. saskatchewan.ca/high-

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wayhotline. Report a highway work zone signing problem by calling 306-244-5535. The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $9 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008.

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MACKAY: Madeline Helen (Lamb). It is with great sorrow that the family of Madeline Helen MacKay (Lamb) announces the passing of Madeline on August 13, 2019 at the Lloydminster Hospital at the age of 79 surrounded

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Obituaries & Memoriams

by her family. Madeline was born on June 16, 1940 at Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Madeline is survived by her loving husband, Cecil; children, Marilyn (Rick) Ashley, Brent (Diane) MacKay, Marie (Jim) Roth, Michelle (Mark) Bootsman; grandchildren, Kimberly Hamilton, Sarah (Paul) Hrynew, Russell MacKay, Mitchell MacKay, Julia Roth, William Roth, Nicholas Bootsman, Kaitlyn (Kyle Gagnon) Bootsman, Eric Bootsman; great grandchild Nova Gagnon; siblings, John

Lamb, Doreen (Glen) Armstrong, Rose (George) Herman, Michael (Roseanne) Lamb; brothers-in-law Frank Preete and Edgar MacKay; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Madeline was predeceased by her parents Fred and Helen Lamb; grandson Nathaniel Bootsman; siblings, Gordon Kube and Margaret Preete; and sisters-in-law Elsie Kube, Helen Lamb and Doris MacKay; and her fatherand mother-in-law Charles and Mabel MacKay. The Funeral Service

for Madeline was held Monday, August 19 at the Wildrose Pavilion, Llo ydminster, Saskatchewan at 2:00 PM with Alison Weaver officiating. The eulogy was presented by Bill Armstrong. A scripture reading from Ecclesiastes 3 was given by granddaughter, Sarah Hrynew. The poem “Remember Me” by Margaret Mead was read by grandson, Nicholas Bootsman. The hymns sung were “Amazing Grace” and

“On Eagle’s Wings” accompanied by soloist, Lani Burry and pianist, Pat Skinner. The honorary pallbearers were all of Madeline’s friends. The active pallbearers were Sarah Hrynew, Russell MacKay, Mitchell MacKay, Julia Roth, William Roth, Nicholas Bootsman, Kaitlyn Bootsman and Eric Bootsman. The interment was held at the Lloydminster City Cemetery. Donations in memory of Madeline may be made to the Lloydminster Regional Health

Foundation - Palliative Care or donor’s charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd, of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS The MacKay family would like to thank Dr. Snyman, the ambulance staff, the doctors and nurses on the 3rd floor, the home care nurses, the emergency room doctors and nurses for their care of Madeline. Thank you to Alison Weaver for the lovely service, Pat Skinner for

playing the organ and soloist Lani Burry. Special thank you to Bill Armstrong for the eulogy and the grandchildren for serving as pallbearers. Thank you to those who brought food to the house, brought or had flowers delivered, stopped by for a visit, donated to charities in Madeline’s honour, the phone calls, and all that attended the service. Special thanks to Brett McCaw and the McCaw family for their guidance and administation. Everything was greatly appreciated.

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HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 19 Public speaking has never been your forte, but this week you can expect applause. You have every right to be proud of your accomplishment; don’t let your detractors’ negativity rain on your parade.

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 Balancing work and home life is no easy task. You’ll have to use your imagination this week to get everything done on the professional front without disappointing your family.

PISCES

February 19 – March 20 If the opportunity for a spontaneous trip presents itself this week, don’t pass it up. Distancing yourself from your regular life will clear your mind and help you make that difficult decision you’ve been avoiding.

ARIES

March 21– April 19 There’s a good chance that you’ll need to re-evaluate your circle of friends this week. Lucky for you, some of them will finally manage to give back what they owe you before you cut them out of your life.

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20 You’ll need to figure out a mistake that will have occurred on one of your bills. You may spend a good chunk of the week trying to get your money back, but in the end, justice will be served.

GEMINI

May 21 – June 21 You’ll either find the right treatment for your health problems, or a new diet will yield surprisingly fast results. In any case, you’re on the right track to enjoying a better quality of life.

CANCER

June 22 – July 22 Your popularity will skyrocket this week, much to your astonishment. If you’re single, you’ll be equally surprised to realize just how many suitors are vying for your attention.

LEO July 23 – August 22 Family will be your main focus all week. Your loved ones will be particularly demanding. The idea of moving to a new town might cross your mind.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22 Your commute will prove particularly complicated this week, and communication won’t always be at its clearest. Your no-nonsense attitude will leave a profound impression on your loved ones.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22 Money is often the root of trouble. Don’t be afraid to grab the bull by the horns and firmly negotiate with all parties involved in order to solve your financial conundrum.

CROSSWORD

SCORPIO

October 23 – November 21 Delays and missed deadlines will plague your workweek, and you’ll find yourself wondering where to start. You need to slow down. Try to channel your energy in more productive ways, and you’ll be back on track in no time.

SAGITTARIUS

August 22 Answers

November 22 – December 21 You’ll likely be called upon as a replacement following the abrupt departure of a co-worker, causing you undue stress. Luckily your efforts will pay off down the line.

SUDOKU August 22 Answers

Kerri & Jeremy Simon of Lloydminster are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter McKinley Grace Elizabeth Simon born Aug. 19 in Lloydminster

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

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344,000

214,500

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