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Celebrating the Border City, one business at a time EDITOR Taylor Weaver
Publisher Reid Keebaugh
Marketing Manager Deanna Wandler
Well, it might be safe to say 2020 hasn’t been the year we were all expecting it to be, but, with the amount of positivity pouring out of the local business community, the Border City still has a lot to celebrate, and we at the Meridian Source would like to thank all of our advertisers and readers for the support throughout the years. The Meridian Source is celebrating 75 years of print media in the city, an industry rich in tradition that was started by Byron Keebaugh in 1958 when he
launched the Meridian Booster. After years of corporate ownership, the Booster was sold back to local business mogul and Byron’s son, Reid Keebaugh, in December 2016. At this time, Reid had also started the Lloydminster Source newspaper in 2005. Now with two newspapers under the Lloydminster Source Ltd. brand, Reid kept both the Source and the Booster thriving for two years before making the decision to amalgamate. The first edition of the Meridian Source was printed on July 5, 2018, and since
Marketing Consultant Catherine Kruining
then, our dedicated team of writers, sales representatives, graphic designers and administrative staff have been there telling the stories you enjoy reading. We’re making our own history here, and we’re happy you’ve been around to share the past, as we too look to the future. The past seven months haven’t been easy for anyone, especially the local business community, but through the support of local shoppers, like you fine folks, local businesses thrived when they didn’t kno w w h at th e future looked like. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Showcasing the growth of local businesses FROM PAGE 2
Every business I had the pleasure of speaking with for this supplement carried a similar tune. “Business has been a lot better than expected, and we’d like to thank the community for the continued support through these tough times.” For me, this is a great sign of what’s to come. Yes, things have slowed down since March, but we’re one tough community, and we will continue t o g e t throug h t he s e times of uncertainty.
Production Manager/Graphic Designer Amanda Richard
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Office Manager Amberle Benoit
Marketing Consultant Ashley Miazga
Reporter Geoff Lee
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Watching the community and local economy bounce back from the struggles associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of amazing, and I am honoured I had the opportunity to share the excitement with members of the local business community. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, businesses in the Border City and surrounding area have been able to continue operating, but what’s amazing to me is they have also continued to give back to the community that’s given so much to them over the years. The Meridian Source is a proud member of this community. The newspapers has been here through the ups and downs for a combined 75 years, and we are looking forward to another 75 years with you. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Graphic Designer Brent Michalenko
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Accounts Payable Leanne Doull
Administrator Tracy Block
Each week, our team works tirelessly to put out the best newspaper we possibly can, and you, the readers, have been there every step of the way. We are looking forward to continuing the traditions Byron started back in 1958, and we’re happy we were here to document the triumphs made by the community during the current pandemic. We wouldn’t be here without you, so thank you for your support, and here’s to a prosperous future, together.
Sports Editor Jamie Harkins
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Graphic Designer Shawna Chernichen
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Thanks for growing with us!
“The newspaper is a greater treasure to the people than uncounted millions of gold.”
Henry Ward Beecher
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