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With City-owned outdoor ice surfaces now opened in Lloydminster, area residents took full advantage with a bit of shinny hockey on the pond at Bud Miller All Seasons Park. Photo by Vasya Omelchuk-VO IMAGES PRODUCTION

Mount Joy opener on standby GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The worst-kept recreation secret in Lloydminster is being upgraded to breaking news. Mount Joy Snow Resort is hoping to kickstart its 56th season with a soft opening during the Christmas break. The official opener is Jan. 8, but resort pres-

ident, Chris Bogue, is stoked to open some runs starting Dec. 27, if enough volunteers step forward and there are no unforeseen hiccups. “Everybody’s crazy excited if we can open over Christmas,” said Bogue on Monday morning. The tentative holiday opening days are from Dec. 27-29 and Jan. 1-2. “Nothing’s official yet.

We’re letting some volunteers know just to make sure we can have a crew together,” said Bogue. He advises readers to stay posted to Facebook for what will be a lastminute decision. Bogue spilled the same beans while speaking to the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s Monday lunch meeting. He told members they

usually need about 13 people to operate the resort. “We’re always looking for volunteers, snowmakers right down through to concession people,” he said. He also revealed they have just 25 season passes left to sell and have pre-sold all of their available ski school lessons. “It’s been really

good,” said Bogue. No day-use lift tickets have been sold yet and those will be available in limited quantities from the get-go, subject to change, depending on the conditions. “We’re selling only 125 day-tickets to keep our experience high and our lift lines low,” said Bogue. He says Mount Joy doesn’t have the infra-

structure to handle many more daily skier visits until they can raise about $300,000 for a Magic Carpet conveyor lift for the bunny hill. “We’re looking into more grants. We brought a really good grant writer onto our board to help us secure more funds,” said Bogue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Automated Photo Enforcement Policy reviewed What used to be known as the Automated Photo Enforcement Policy and Automated Photo Enforcement Revenue Policy is now simply being known as the Automated Photo Enforcement Policy. The change was brought to and approved by Lloydminster city council after administration identified two photo enforcement policies. One policy focused on deployment and management, and the other on revenue generated from deployment. Amalgamating the two current policies into one seemed to be the best course of action

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Meanwhile, more snowmaking is going on this week in the leadup to a potential early opening. Bogue says the slopes are looking very good with a mix of natural and man-made snow. “We’ve got a couple of good snowmaking operations under our belts already this year. We laid down just about 3 million litres and things are running very well,” said Bogue.

for the City, to ensure consistency and allow members of the public to be aware of photo enforcement procedures throughout the City. This policy applies to all Automatic Photo Enforcement activities and net revenues within the City. Automated traffic enforcement is intended to reduce speeding in accordance with governing legislation. Automated traffic enforcement may be deployed in response to community concerns, only after a survey has been conducted to substantiate the reported concerns and if deemed the most effective response to those concerns. Annually, 50 per cent of automated photo enforcement net revenue will be placed into a reserve fund.

Snowmaking is focused on covering the north side of the T-bar, including the re-contoured bunny hill, first. The plan for the official opening is to open as many runs as they can. “Mother Nature has certainly been helping out the last couple of good snowfalls that we’ve had,” said Bogue. The biggest offseason change in store for skiers and snowboard-

Inactive Utility Accounts Deemed Uncollectible With outstanding utility (water, wastewater, garbage, and stormwater) arrears being deemed uncollectible after internal and external collection attempts, city council approved an adjustment to bad debt expense for the 31 utility accounts totalling $5,313.26. The adjustment to bad debt expense was recommended to ensure the utility accounts receivable balance is not overstated on the city’s statement of financial position for year-ending Dec. 31. Utility arrears for inactive accounts can potentially be collected by transferring any outstanding balances to the related prop-

erty tax account or an active utility account held by the same customer. However, not all accounts are eligible for these transfers. Such accounts are contacted for payment by city employees (internal collections), if unsuccessful then they are sent to an external collection agency. The external collection agency only accepts account balances greater than $50. As of Nov. 15, the total outstanding utility arrears on inactive accounts is $11,507.46 comprised of 96 accounts. The 31 accounts that have been recommended to be adjusted to bad debt are: a) ineligible to be transferred to property taxes or an active utility account, and b) are in external col-

ers will be a longer and wider bunny hill. Volunteer crews and e qu ip me nt f r om the RM of Wilton and Precision Contractors worked together to reduce the grade of that run, which was 21 degrees at its steepest point, to 8 degrees for young learners.

“It’s an absolutely amazing show of support,” said Bogue. Aecom also installed about one kilometre of high voltage power cable underground, so snowmaking crews can safely tie-in snow cannons at different locations instead of having to run extension cords.

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external collections (balance is less than $50).

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It’s Christmas in the mail, again GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Border City Connects is dreaming of a White Envelope Christmas just like the one they had last year.

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Instead of buying a gift that nobody is going to use, you can channel those dollars into the community.

About 500 white envelopes are being mailed to clients of the non-profit transportation provider with information on how to give the gift of a donation this Christmas. “The White Envelope is a great idea. I love it. It gets people thinking,” said the non-profit’s executive director, Glenn Fagnan. “Instead of buying a gift that nobody is going to use, you can channel

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those dollars into the community.” Donations can be made to Border City Connects or to any local charity using the envelope as well as online. The envelope campaign comes with greetings from Fagnan and a reprinted U.S. magazine story in 1982 titled “For the Man Who Hated Christmas,” about a family who found the spirit of giving inside a white envelope. The story inspired the start of White Envelope projects and the gift of giving to charities. A card inside the envelope, placed on the Christmas tree, tells the recipient the gift giver has made a charitable donation on their behalf. This is the second annual campaign in Lloydminster that

Fagnan calls “a neat one” and doesn’t take many volunteers to put together. “Image Press puts the package together. It’s quite elaborate,” said Fagnan. “It’s got the mailer envelope which is decorated up with Christmas kind of things, the letter and the white envelope to put on the tree.” The mailer includes a second envelope for someone to forward a new cheque donation as well. “It’s really well done,” said Fagnan. He says donations to Border City Connects will go toward the purchase of a fourth Border City Express bus that provides transportation to serve the mobilitychallenged individuals. Three busses were destroyed in a fire in

April 2019, but a fourth one was salvaged and they purchased another one with a grant. Fagnan says they never did replace the fourth bus because the pandemic came just as they got their third bus and ridership nosedived. “We were only using one bus for most of the last year and a half. Now that things are picking up, we need to get another Border City Express van,” explained Fagnan. The organization is hoping to receive a full grant of nearly $60,000 from Saskatchewan toward the estimated full cost, estimated between $105,000110,000. Donations to Border City Connects from the White Envelope campaign will go toward that purchase.

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HRHS to gain A+ welding lab

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Nigel McCarthy, director of education for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division, stands in front of some renderings of the new welding lab for the school’s expansion to be equipped with $50,000 of new technology, donated by CWB Welding Foundation. A media event was held on Dec. 9. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Construction got underway this week on the new expansion at Holy Rosary High School and no one has to guess what new technology will go into the welding lab. The school held a media event a week ago to celebrate a $50,000 equipment donation from the CWB Welding Foundation, along with renderings of the lab showing 12 welding stations. A capital equipment and consumables grant from CWB has funded new three-in-one process machines for stick, flux core, MIG and TIG welding that students demonstrated at the event. “I think it will be great for students to get the new technology and be able to learn how to use those tools and equipment properly,” said Alan Gallant, CWB’s western regional manager, certification. “When they get out of school, it will be a big advantage to them.” Welding teacher Kevin Bender calls the CWB donation a gamechanger for the welding program and students to be able to use current technology. “Students are excited about welding,” said Bender.

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Holy Rosary Grade 12 welding student Dom Andrews demonstrates stick welding during a media event to announce a $50,000 equipment donation for the school’s expansion lab.

He said before the donation, they could do some stick and MIG welding, but they only had one TIG station for detailed welding. “In the new facility, we’ll have TIG welding in every station,” said Bender. “It will enable us to have more students involved in the program with better ventilation, so safety is a concern. Everything about it will be better.” CWB says welding labs, like the one planned for Holy Rosary, provide students with opportunities to explore the skilled trades, learn about welding and the many career opportunities available to them

across a multitude of industries. “It’s really awesome these guys are getting the newest stuff and learn from the ground up to get the basics, which is a very important foundation to be su ccessf u l in t his industry,” said Gallant. He says high schools are critical for young people to be successful in a career. CWB has invested more than $3.5 million in upgrading school welding shops since 2013 with nearly $5.9 million in co-investment from educational and industry partners, for a total investment of more than $9.4 million across Canada. CWB aims to

address the welding skilled trade shortage in Canada. Gallant says there’s a projection for approximately 700,000 welders to retire or change careers by 2020. “It’s already been seen in the industry today. I know that school boards and high schools are being challenged to help be part of the solution for the future to adjust curriculum,” he said. Bender was a carpenter when he started teaching welding in 2008 with four stick welders and has upgraded his welding skills ever since. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Cenovus resets carbon targets GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Emissions reduction is top of mind for Cenovus and their investors heading into 2022. The company outlined how it plans to reduce overall emissions by 35 per cent by year-end 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050 during their 2021 virtual Investor Day webcast on Dec. 8. Cenovus also released their new five-year business plan and ESG targets on climate and emissions, water stewardship, biodiversity, Indigenous reconcilia-

tion and inclusion and diversity. The company plans to deliver sustained production of 800,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and increase throughput by nearly 14 per cent over the next five years, while reducing total emissions by five per cent. Cenovus’s Rhona DelFrari, chief sustainability officer and senior vice-president of stakeholder engagement, noted all credible forecasts indicate oil will continue to be required as part of the global energy and industrial

mix for many decades. “That’s why it’s so critical that we make every effort to reduce our carbon emissions,” she said. DelFrari noted their oilsands emissions per barrel are 25 per cent lower today than they were 15 years ago, including the acquired Sunrise and Tucker assets. “Our top-tier assets and best-in-class operating practices have positioned us as an emissions leader in the oilsands,” said DelFrari. Her presentation noted Cenovus is focus-

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Rhona DelFrari, chief sustainability officer and senior vice-president of stakeholder engagement.

ing on the technologies that can be implemented effectively in the short term to reduce emissions across the business. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Lakeland adds inclusion capacity GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Five more students with developmental disabilities in the Lloydminster Region will be able to pursue inclusive postsecondary education opportunities at Lakeland College this winter and next fall. Inclusion Alberta has received $1.19 million in funding from the Ministry of Community Services for 15 additional students across the province at various learning centres. There are three vacancies at Lakeland’s Lloydminster/Vermilion campuses for upcoming January programming and two openings next fall in the 2021-22 school year.

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“The students had an interest in it, therefore, I had to have an interest in it. I educated myself to make sure I could be the best teacher I could be for my students,” he explained. He gives credit to Lakeland College for helping him through his journey in welding.

“Inclusion Lloydminster is thrilled that Lakeland College was included in the expansion and that the opportunity to access inclusive post-secondary education will now be a possibility for even more individuals in the region,” said Inclusion Lloydminster director, Avril Coleman in an email statement. Lakeland College is one of more than 20 post-secondary institutions that include students with developmental disabilities in pursuit of higher education friendship and education. Students receive a certificate of recognition to acknowledge their hard work, accomplishments, and commitment to their learning at the completion of

“I started by taking courses evenings and weekends and any courses I could get into —beginner courses, because my background’s in carpentry,” said Bender. “Lakeland supported me through my apprenticeship. I am now a Red Seal welder. I did the B pressure certification.”

their program. “As a parent and an educator, I know how life-changing a post-secondary education can be for our family members with developmental disabilities,” said Inclusion Alberta president Monica Braat in a news release. “Higher education can open the doors to a meaningful life and career, perhaps even more so for a person with an intellectual disability.” Inclusion Alberta has been partnering with post-secondary institutions across the province for more than 30 years to include students with developmental disabilities to participate in regular programs of study and campus life.

Bender says this year there are almost 100 students enrolled in the welding courses and it’s been steadily growing over the last few years. “That’s why the school board has decided to expand and build a new facility,” he explained. Deputy mayor Lorelee Marin said the invest-

ment from CWB and the new lab are exciting for Lloydminster and welding students. “Thank you for the investment in our community in Holy Rosary and this program for our young people. You are our future and we just celebrate you and we’re cheering you on,” said Marin.

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Pandemic shines light on true meaning of Christmas? EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Now, today’s topic of conversation may be a bit far-fetched, but as I was throwing ideas around, for what may be my last column of 2021 since we run Year In Review editions for the next two weeks, I couldn’t help but wonder if the pandemic has had an effect on how we view the true meaning of Christmas. When you’re a kid, Christmas isn’t about spending time with friends, family and loved ones, it’s about getting the most badass haul of goodies you can get, right? The bigger, the better! As a kid, Christmas break is all about spending as much time doing as little as possible before returning to the classroom. Once back in class, it seemed the annual trend was to compare notes with friends at school and see who got the coolest stuff from Santa. Seeing as I’m now 31 and trying to set a good example at home for my girlfriend’s two nieces, ages eight and 12, I almost instantly recognize the potential dangers this age-old childhood tradition can stir up. In the past, I’ve written about my concerns for today’s society in regards to an unhealthy

obsession with social media. This pertains more to today’s youth and how they unfairly compare themselves and their lives to unrealistic things they see on the Internet. Yes, comparing Christmas gifts with friends is different than comparing one’s self to someone they found on Instagram, but, I personally think there is still damage being done. Growing up, my family always had food on the table and we never froze in the winter. But, unlike many of the kids my brother and I went to school with, we didn’t have the financial means to say, go to Disneyland every year, or annual trips to Mexico. At the time, I must admit, I definitely wished I lived the lives of a couple of my friends whose families had the means to go somewhere warm in the winter, or gift their 13-year-old with a brand new Ski-Doo ... but you know what? I think it was those lessons I learned growing up that gave me a much better appreciation for things I have today, which brings me back to today’s topic. These past two years have been tough on many people, but, since I try to find the silver lining in every situation, here’s a thought, – this pandemic has helped us appreciate what we

have as well as shed some light on the true meaning of Christmas, and that’s not about receiving gifts, it’s about spending time with friends and family. I’m hoping I’m not the only one who will be appreciating the time they get to spend with their loved ones over Christmas. Sure, I won’t be going to Ontario to visit my mom and brother, and I don’t think I’m going to make the trek to Canmore to visit my dad, but, I’ll do my absolute best to make the most of the situation at hand. If there’s one positive to come out of this pandemic, hopefully, it’s people realizing what Christmas is all about, and appreciating what they have. I also think Lucy Van Pelt said it best ... “Look, Charlie, let’s face it. We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big eastern syndicate, you know.” Merry Christmas to all, and see you in 2022!

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Leeway from Lloyd: No medal for boycotting Games STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Is a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming 24th winter Olympics in Beijing the right thing to do? Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand are among countries that have declared a diplomatic boycott, intended to protest the host country’s repressive policies. A boycott might not be the best move in the long run. If the West wants to get China to alter its human rights abuses of Uyghurs, for example, it needs to send diplomats to China to voice those concerns. Why use the Olympic

Games as a short twoweek political football. Sure, Canadians are angry that China basically kept two of our citizens hostage for 1020 days in retaliation for Canada detaining Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou for possible extradition to the U.S. The Canadians were released after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou secured a deal with U.S. prosecutors to drop the charges against her — and the extradition order. Not sending diplomats to the Games is not going to accomplish anything other than continue to sour relations between Canada and China. I don’t like communism and dictators either, but this sort of boycott is not a show

of strength. It’s just a knee-jerk political titfor-tat spat. It also won’t provide any support to our athletes should they run afoul of Chinese authorities. Do you think our athletes will be welcomed with open arms by the hosts as a result of Canada’s decision? Moving our offshore manufacturing to other Asian countries might bring about change, but a short diplomatic boycott of China’s biggest event will be regarded as an international insult. This boycott idea is similar to those lame arguments against hosting an Olympics because we have poor people in the world. How does not hosting a Games make the poor rich? Having a diplomatic boycott won’t

Roadside Memorial Policy updated MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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During Monday’s regular meeting of city council, updates to the Roadside Memorial Policy were approved. Under the current policy, the strict process in place was difficult to adhere to and the proposed revisions aim to simplify the requirements for both the public and administration. Roadside Memorials do not go through an application or review

process before being placed and therefore, contacting individuals responsible for placing them is most often not an option for city administration. The new policy outlines the justification for removal, as well as the guidelines to follow when placing a Roadside Memorial. With these updates, the policy now states roadside memorials shall not be located on the travelled portion of

the roadway, medians, traffic, islands, sidewalks, bicycle paths, or multi-use trails; impede sightlines; be larger than one (1) meter by one (1) meter; and remain in place for more than six months. The City reserves the right to remove any roadside memorial, at any time if it; 5.2.1. is not being maintained; 5.2.2. is not in compliance with Section 5.1; or 5.2.3. may interfere with a project.

change China’s repressive ways either. We have to become better ourselves with our treatment of Indigenous peoples and minorities. We should send our diplomats to

the Games and speak to the Chinese about human rights while the world is watching on TV, etc. How can our athletes be Team Canada if Canada is not part of the

team? We need to be smart and free-thinking and not jump on the U.S. bandwagon. That got us to this point in the first place with Meng Wanzhou.

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Cenovus HQ in downtown Calgary. File Photo CENOVUS FROM PAGE 8

The company has already reduced methane emissions in their conventional business by more than 40 per cent from 2015 levels. DelFrari said methane is not a large source of greenhouse gas emissions at their oilsands’ steamassisted gravity drainage or SADG facilities. Cenovus will rely heavily on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to achieve decarbonization targets. “We have experience already with carbon capture at our Lloydminster ethanol plant and with the Svante technology that we’re piloting at our Pikes Peak South thermal project in Saskatchewan,” said DelFrari. “Further to this, we’re progressing three new CCS projects. They are expected to be up and running in the next five years.”

Cenovus has also identified downstream opportunities in the Lima refinery in Ohio and the Lloydminster complex where new CSS projects are being evaluated. The company is also turning more to partnerships to leverage their technology spending and accelerate developments to commercialization. Cenovus is one of Canada’s six largest oil sands producers backing an Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative. “The project is a proposed CCS with a C02 pipeline that runs through the entire heart of the oilsands region to a sequestration hub in Cold Lake Alberta,” explained DelFrari. The project aims to capture and store about 68 megatonnes of C02 a year from producers, but DelFrari said other technologies such as

small modular nuclear reactors will also be needed to achieve netzero. The alliance of six producers is working with the federal and provincial government to advance those technologies with enabling policies, fiscal programs and regulations to support big-ticket investments. “Our discussions with the federal and provincial government continue to be going well to ensure the necessary support is in place to advance this ambition,” said DelFrari. She also noted Cenovus plans to reduce the amount of freshwater used per barrel of oil by 20 per cent in their oilsands and thermal operations by 2030. DelFrari also pointed out, most of the water used in SAGD operations is saline water that gets recycled over and over again.

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City-owned outdoor ice now open MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further! All City of Lloydminster outdoor ice surfaces are officially open for skating. In total, the City has developed nine ice surfaces throughout the city, including: - Bud Miller All Seasons Park lake, 2902

59 Ave. Note: Only the east half of the lake is open to the public. Users are asked to stay within the marked areas. - Queen Elizabeth School, 5512 51 Ave. - Kin-Kinette Park, 4713-57 Ave. - Husky Oval (Servus Sports Centre), 5202 12 Street - Bishop Lloyd Middle School, 5524 31 Street

- Winston Churchill Elementary School, 4402 27 Street - Jack Kemp Community School, 3701 47 Ave. - E.S. Laird Middle School, 4808 45 Ave. - Robertson Park, 5105 34 Street The lights at the Husky Oval will be on until 9 p.m. each night. Lights at Kin-Kinette Park, Jack Kemp Com-

munity School, Robertson Park and E.S. Laird Middle School will be on until 10 p.m. every night. City-maintained outdoor ice surfaces are free to use. Snow clearing will be completed regularly as the City works to maintain the quality of each ice surface. Outdoor ice surfaces are open daily for the

d u r at i o n o f th e w i nter season. Helmets are strongly recommended for skaters of all ages. Stormwater Retention Ponds The City of Lloydminster asks residents to remain clear of stormwater retention ponds this winter season. Although the water’s surface may appear frozen, continual water movement and fluctuat-

ing water levels contribute to potential dangers. The rise and fall of outdoor temperatures also play a factor in unstable ice surfaces. Ice thickness on retention ponds is not monitored, except for the Bud Miller All Seasons Park lake. If someone falls through the ice, do not go on the ice to attempt a rescue. Call 911 immediately for help.

Gift to Health garners $540K in 12 hours for diagnostic imaging equipment MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Last Thursday’s third annual Lloydminster’s Gift to Health, in support of the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF), was another unbelievable success with a total of $540,000 raised in just 12 hours. The event, which ran from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lloydminster Exhibition, included 24 runners, all with their own treadmills and their own 12-hour marathon, interviews, community drop-ins,

special guests and more, and all proceeds from the 12-hour digital stream went towards purchasing diagnostic imaging equipment at the Lloydminster Hospital. A few note-worthy community donations came from Cenovus Energy, which put up $65,000 while its employees raised another $18,080 through its corporate giving program. Boundary Ford pledged $25/km per runner the morning of the event and honoured that pledge by

dropping off a cheque for $50,000 that afternoon. Synergy Credit Union also stepped up to the plate and presented the LRHF with a cheque for $50,000. “The Lloydminster community has once again shown its true colours and come through for another great cause,” said Malcolm Radke, CEO, LRHF. “We received gifts from all corners of the region and from donors of all sizes. We saw over 600 donations made online. Thank you to

every single donor and volunteer. We needed everyone.” This year’s Gift to Health was extra special due to the 24 runners pushing their limits to raise money for a great community cause. That group of 24 runners ran a combined total of 2,016.58km in 12 hours, something Mikey Dubz (Welygan), a member of the planning team, was quite happy with. “I am still in shock. It’s incredible to see a group of people from the commu-

Photo courtesy of Red Bicycle Communications nity come together for a great cause. I’m completely inspired by the community,” he said.

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Looking “ahead” to the possibilities of 1920 WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

It was anybody’s guess as to who would win the municipal election and serve the Town of Lloydminster in 1920 as mayor. The mayoral candidates were all wellrespected businessmen and prominent citizens. In one of the hardest-fought battles for municipal honours, Mayor Huxley was re-elected to serve his third term in the December 1919 municipal election with a total of 132 votes. Councillor Crossley received 123 votes and a small margin of nine votes separated them. A total of 360 votes were cast. Six Councillors, three high school trustees and four public school trustees were also chosen. Mayor Huxley thanked the women

for coming out during such inclement weather. He and others who were elected acknowledged their support in being successful with the higher number of votes, thereby attaining their desired positions. Geo. Greening’s Cash Store offered many suggestions for Christmas gifts. Specials included a 10-ounce bottle of pickles for .25 cents and a four-pound can of St. Williams jam for $1.15. Men’s wool socks and a range of ties were on sale. Ladies’ fancy embroidered handkerchiefs were advertised as the perfect gift suggestion. P. & B. Cash Meat Market thanked the folks of Lloydminster and area for their appreciation in endeavours to cut the high cost of living. They advertised the same prices for Saturday and Monday. Prices ranged from

12.5 cents per lb. of beef liver to .40 cents per lb. for a pork loin roast. Some farmers were looking to winter their herd of 500 cattle. They were willing to pay $15 per head. The fuel situation in Canada during this time was dire. The Dominion Fuel Commissioner appealed to the public for fuel conservation as was done during the First World War. November’s allotment of 150 train cars a day of soft coal was not enough compared with normal imports. He felt many industries would have to shut down over the winter as public utilities, institutions and domestic use were a priority. Faced with the prolonged strike by the miners in the bituminous coalfields, the United States was also in a similar position. The Federal Fuel Director issued orders for

File Photo further train service curtailment. Approximately 150 trains in the eastern area would be affected. New York City turned off the heat in the subway, in their surface cars during rush hours and in the cabins on some of their ferry boats. Some counties were

placed under military rule and the National Guard occupied the coal mines. A few states had volunteers working in the mines to extract coal, whereas, others stated it was too risky to send inexperienced workers to run the mines. Every person should be able to work in an

occupation that has an income sufficient to meet their basic needs and provide the means for a place to call home. At this time of year, home can mean different things to different folks; our pioneers appreciated all they had while working towards the future possibilities of 1920.

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Govt. officially launches “Take A Break” campaign

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The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging children and teens to “Take A Break” from social media and screen time in a new public awareness campaign to promote mental and physical well-being. “I am pleased to see the launch of the ‘Take a Break’ campaign,” said Education Minister Dustin Duncan. “Through this campaign, we want to remind children, teens and adults alike that it’s important from time to time to take a step away from their screens and find a healthy lifestyle balance.” According to the Canadian Pediatric Society (2019), 75 per cent of parents are concerned with how much time their children are spending on social media and state that 36 per cent of their 10to 13-year-olds are on devices for more than three hours per day. Another study in

Ontario (Canadian Medical Association Journal) found that there is a seven per cent increase today in adolescents who are on screens more than five hours per day compared to 2013 - 2017. Additional research shows that excessive screen time can negatively impact mental health, healthy sleep habits, self-esteem and result in lost connections of quality time with friends and family. The “Take a Break” campaign will help educate parents, caregivers, children, teens and the community about the importance of purposeful and healthy use of digital technology, recognizing the signs of too much screen time and choosing healthy alternatives to using digital technology. Beginning today, parents, caregivers, children and teens can access the “Take A Break” website to learn more about the warning signs of too much

screen time, how this impacts children and teens, tips on alternatives to screen time and how to create a healthy balance. Additional tips, videos and information will be added over time. Ads will also be appearing on a variety of popular social media channels and in local newspapers to remind the public to take a break to avoid the negative impacts excessive screen time can have on children and teens. Join the conversation and share how you and your family are taking a break from screen time with our hashtag #TakeABreakSK. By following #TakeABreakSK, you can also see what others are doing as healthy alternatives to screen time. More information on the “Take a Break” campaign as well as tips for children and teens and information for parents and caregivers can be found at saskatchewan.ca/TakeaBreak.

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

Let me put it to you straight. There are individuals and families in the midwest who need our help and understanding today more than ever. This region is still feeling the effects of job losses, which started with significant layoffs in the energy industry in late 2014. Those who haven’t left seeking work in other parts of Canada are in some cases, hanging on by their fingernails. Others have simply given up with some being forced onto the street.

All ag es h ave b een affected, but the ones who pay the greatest price are the children. Not only do they see mom and dad stressed over finances, but the changes brought by COVID policies have also made their world very confusing. Too many go to school hungry, just ask any teacher. One Alberta psychologist says relationship breakdowns are up 36 per cent from two years ago. So, I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise our local food banks and shelters are facing financial uncertainty as well, so much so there will be households who qualify for hampers this month but

may not receive them as the shelves are going empty. Food security is a real issue. Right here. Right now. In the midwest. Have you bought groceries lately? Supply chain issues, utility, and transportation costs, plus the impact of severe weather in foodproducing regions are steadily forcing food bills up. But let me address this another way. I have been “ringing the bells” for 50 years now, starting out by helping a friend stand in front of the local liquor store in -20C weather. Worth every minute! Why? Because every year I have someone come up to me and

tell me how much the community food bank meant to them during a tough time in their lives. These days, thank goodness, the little red kettles have been moved inside some of our local grocery stores, although I am sure a few cashiers see the continuous jingle of the bells as quite annoying. I don’t know for sure, but personal observation leads me to believe that for every hour volunteered to stand beside the kettle, enough cash is donated by passersby to feed at least one family for a week. People give to people. A smile and warm thank you have a habit of getting at the heartstrings

thereby loosening the purse strings. However, the struggle to get volunteers to take even a twohour shift the last two years has forced food bank organizers to reduce the number of locations and shorten hours considerably. Therefore, it stands to reason revenues are down. Way down. I get the fact people are busy. Working moms and dads have enough on their plates running after young hockey players and dancers. But what about all those mature empty nesters who complain about the lack of meaningful activity to fill their days? This should be one

charity we can all get behind. Let me say it again. One hour equals one family fed for one week. People of the midwest have a reputation for looking after their own. Let’s not walk away now. Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation. Comments on this article are welcome either by emailing vernmcclelland@remax.net or calling 306-821-0611.

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A different little Christmas PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land Hot water was running as people washed hands. Each facemask was hung on the back of a chair, With hopes it would dry in the warm evening air. “It’s Christmas,” folks chortled. “Yippee!” they declared. But in one little house someone’s parents were scared, Of jolly St. Nick, walking into their dwelling! And spreading his germs, (though the gifts were compelling). They worried all night once the kids ran to bed, All happy for Santa to come in his sled, And bring them great gifts … yet, the parents expected, The kind that were sanitized, washed and inspected. Like bottles of Soft Soap placed under the tree, And Lysol and hand wipes and paper (to pee). Or maybe a box of those blue rubber gloves, Or lotion, or Javex (like everyone loves). So later, ole Max and Irene, with their phones, Sat down on the sofa, to wait, all alone. They checked the statistics, the news and the score, While keeping a beady eye fixed on the door. They didn’t want Santa to sneak in their home, Or hop down the chimney and through the place roam! They wanted to know he was properly clean, Before he should enter. Who knows where he’d been! When, out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, Max knew in a moment what must be the matter. Away to the window he flew like a deer, Threw open the curtains and took a good peer. “It’s him!” the man hollered. “Get ready. GET SET!” Then motioned for silence (Irene was upset). And grabbing their spray bottles, filled to the brim, With germicide able to make your head swim. They crouched near the entrance, most quiet, most still, And though they quite liked him, and bore no ill will, They waited for Santa, to take him off guard, And hose the elf down with complete disregard! So poor Santa entered, in some disarray, Delivering toys had been awful that day. He was scoured and scrubbed, a right spotless old elf, (If you could have seen him you’d thought so yourself.) He wore a red mask pulled up over his nose, And hand sanitizer had ruined his clothes. Yet how his eyes sparkled, his laugh remained merry… At least until Max and Irene went all harry. Cause when he bent down to get toys from his pack, They let out a whoop and jumped up to attack. They gave him both barrels. They spared no expense, (And clutching a bagful of toy’s no defence.) Claus fell to the floor, to his team gave a whistle, And the sleigh powered in through the roof like a missile. He scattered the toys, and leapt into his sled, Intent on escaping back home to his bed. Then turning, the reindeer, the sleigh and the Claus, Took flight out the rooftop with barely a pause. Yet, still he exclaimed ere he drove out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

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“They did it for Trouper” Bobcats beat Grizzlys 9-5 in Bob Troup tribute game ber, and then to do it 15 seconds in … that’s the fastest one I’ve been a part of, and I don’t even know if everyone was in their seats yet, and it’s in, so that’s huge.” Coles, a 17-year-old product of St. Albert, Alta., described the goal as “an awesome experience.” “Zaf (Zafir Rawji) made a good play back to me and I just looked up and shot, and it went in, so it was awesome,”

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The Lloydminster Bobcats are ending 2021 on a high note after beating the Olds Grizzly’s 9-5 during Sunday’s Bob Troup tribute game. The game was played in honour of Bob Troup, a staple in the community who spent over 30 years volunteering with the Bobcats in any capacity he could. Troup passed away on May 15 at the age of 71. “I think today’s (win) ties into exactly what today was about, and it was about Bob Troup,” said ‘Cats head coach and general manager, Nigel Dube. “I think the guys went out and they poured it into 60 minutes. At times it wasn’t the prettiest game by any means, but they stuck with it, and they wanted to get the W t o da y f o r B o bb y a nd for the Troup family, and I think that’s what we saw – putting up 9 (goals), that’s the first

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I think today’s (win) ties into exactly what today was about, and it was about Bob Troup.

With this fire in their bellies, the Bobcats knew what Sunday’s game meant to the community and they knew what they were playing for. “You look back at Friday practice and we talked about Bob and what Bob did for our community. And you can see it in guys that have been here for multiple years, and for our local players to know and understand who he was and what he meant to them; not even the organization, but what he meant to the guys. I think that was a big part of it, and they played well tonight.” Sunday’s home star of

the game went to Ethan Aucoin, who recorded a goal in the first and second periods before potting a hat trick 1:18 into the third. Rookie defensemen Andon Coles opened the floodgates for the ‘Cats just 15 seconds into the first period, which also triggered a sea of teddy bears as it was teddy bear toss night. Not only was this Coles’ first teddy bear toss goal, but it was also his first goal

in the AJHL. “I think from a player’s perspective it’s a big part (of the night). They always want to score that goal,” said Dube. “There’s a lot of memorable moments in hockey, and I think that teddy bear, tonight Andon Coles gets it, that’s not only a teddybear goal, but it’s his first AJHL goal. I think that’s a special one for him that he’ll remem-

said Coles. “Me and the guys were joking that I’d get my first goal tonight, and it was funny that happened, so it was pretty cool seeing all that, and all the fans that came out, it was awesome.” The ‘Cats also saw two goals from Nik Hoogendoorn, two from Mack Stewart, and one from the Border City’s own Ben Bygrove. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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Left: Bobcats goaltender Kolby Thornton takes a shot from Olds Grizzlys defender Lowie Vreys on Sunday afternoon at the Centennial Civic Centre. Right: ‘Cats captain Chad MacLean tries to strip the puck from Grizzlys forward Stephen Rosier during Sunday’s 9-5 win. Bottom: ‘Cats forward Mack Stewart lights the lamp on Grizzlys tender Jared Whale.

and (we wanted to) give our best effort and just really work tonight for him. He deserved it, and he was a great guy to this community,” said Coles. “I never got to meet him, but I heard all the great stories about him in the box, and about how he would never miss a game. He was really dedicated to the team.” With this much on the line and a burning desire to honour the late, great, Troup, Coles said there was less pressure to win with all of the added motivation to “do it for Bobby.” “It was more motivation today, really,

just to get the game for him,” said Coles. “All the boys played awesome and it was great to come out and play for him, and play for the town here tonight. We battled and pucks were going in tonight. We were finishing, and that’s what we needed, so, it felt great to score that many.” In Troup’s memory, a banner has been hung

over the south goal at th e Ce nte nni al Ci v i c Centre. “It’s neat,” said Dube. “Obviously we’d do anything to have him here with us, but I think this is the ultimate way for us to pay tribute to a guy that’s done so much for the Bobcats, so much for hockey, and just in general, so much for the community of Lloydminster.”

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Aspects of Saskatchewan’s economy are performing well, underscoring the province’s economic resilience and strength. However, the severe and widespread drought this spring and summer meant substantially increased support was needed for the agriculture sector. “The drought was unforeseen and farmers were hit hard this spring and summer,” said Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. “Our government is here to provide support to Saskatchewan people when they need it. Absent the drought,

we would have seen a significant improvement from budget and a much lower deficit, based on stronger revenue across all major categories.” A deficit of $2.7 billion is forecast, up $97 million from the budget forecast but a $29 million improvement from first quarter. Revenue is forecast to increase from budget by $2.4 billion (16.5 per cent), with significant increases across all categories including $668.8 million in nonrenewable resource revenue due to higher potash and oil prices. “We are seeing indications, in many aspects of our economy, of a return to pre-pandemic

strength in Saskatchewan even as the pandemic persists,” Harpauer said. Tax revenue is up $616.7 million from budget, reflecting higher Personal Income Tax and Corporate Income Tax due to higher 2020 assessments, as well as incr eased Pr ovincial Sales Tax. The province’s real GDP is forecast to grow by 3.6 per cent in 2021, an improvement from the budget forecast of 3.4 per cent and a substantial turnaround from the 4.9 per cent decline in 2020 which was caused by the economic impact of the pandemic and low oil prices.

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support for the development of a skilled workforce to support The Government Saskatchewan’s postof Saskatchewan has pandemic economic announced the launch recovery. “With major job gains 3” wide version and a low unemployment rate, Saskatchewan’s economy conSummer Village of Island Lake tinues on a strong path Request for Proposals Development Officer Position to economic recovery,” said Immigration and The Summer Village of Island Lake, being Alberta’s largest Summer Career Training MinVillage and located on the shores of Island Lake, approximately ister 20 minutes northwest of the Town of Athabasca, is looking for an Jeremy Harrison last week. outgoing and enthusiastic individual to fulfill a part time contract position for a Development Officer services within our community. “ T h e R e - S k i l l S a s Please visit online for complete details and instructions: katchewan Trainwww.islandlake.ca ing Subsidy, along Summer Village of Island Lake, Box 8, Alberta Beach, T0E 0A0 with other recently

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announced programs, will help further strengthen our labour force as the provincial economy continues to grow.” The new RSTS is modelled after the former Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy, which was introduced in June 2020 as an emergency response to help employers impacted by the pandemic. The new RSTS will support economic recovery efforts and reimburse eligible private-

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Development Officer Position The Summer Village of Island Lake, being Alberta’s largest Summer Village and located on the shores of Island Lake, approximately 20 minutes northwest of the Town of Athabasca, is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to fulfill a part time contract position for a Development Officer services within our community.

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Saskatchewan’s December public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights held on Dec. 7 , has generated $1,400,141.85 in revenue for the province, a 53.4 per cent increase over December 2020. The December sale is the fifth of six oil and gas public offerings scheduled for t h e 2 0 2 1 - 2 2 f i s c a l y e a r .

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per hectare. The Estevan area produced the highest interest, bringing in $913,862.95 for 51 parcels totalling 3,793 hectares. To-date the province has collected $8.8 million from oil and gas sales and $4.2 million from subsurface minerals for a total of $13 million, with one oil and gas rights sale and one subsurface mineral rights sale remaining for the fiscal year. The final sale of the current 2021 fiscal year is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2022.

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