Meridian Source - February 13, 2020

Thursday, February 13, 2020

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Gagnon wins Excellence in Catholic Education TAYLOR WEAVER

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Find something you love doing and you’ll never work a day in your life.

That mindset had fifth-grade students at Father Gorman Community School jumping for joy on Tuesday afternoon in celebration of their teacher, Janet Gagnon, winning the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA) Excellence in Catholic Education Award.

The provincial award recognizes teachers in Alberta who have done an exemplary job in preparing youth to grow into outstanding Catholic citizens.

N o m i n e e s a r e p assionate about Catholic education and the students they teach, inspire their students, and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and teaching excellence.

“It is definitely an honour for sure,” said Gagnon.

“I am humbled and honoured to have won this award. This award is a testament to the

importance of teaching our faith daily and how inseparable faith and learning are in all our Catholic classrooms.

“Catholic education is near and dear to my heart and I am very proud to be a Catholic educator.”

The purpose of the award is to give staff, students, teachers and parents a sense of being part of a bigger picture that can make a real difference in the lives of all Catholic students throughout the province.

Gagnon began her teaching career in 1989 after her convocation from the U of S. Her teaching career began with the Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD) at St. Joseph’s Elementary School before moving over to Father Gorman.

“Teaching is the best job in the whole world because there never, ever, ever has been a boring day,” she said.

“When you are surrounded by wonderful colleagues, terrific admin, and of course, the precious littles that parents and

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Janet Gagnon, who has been teaching with the LCSD since 1989 and currently teaches Grade 5 at Father Gorman Community School, has been honoured with the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta Excellence in Catholic Education Award.

God have entrusted us with, every day is a new adventure.”

Throughout her career, Gagnon has taught Grade 2, Grade 3, Phys.Ed. (K-7), French (3-7), Enrichment Programming (5-7) and Grade 5.

“The award is really about the joy that she brings into her classroom and the creativity

she is able to share with the whole school,” said LCSD director of education Nigel McCarthy.

“She is a leader that brings everything we believe into what we teach every day, and it’s that dedication to every day she’s being recognized for.”

McCarthy added that one of the strengths that made Gagnon the

perfect candidate for the award is her connection to students.

“She is able to bring students to the table of learning,” he said.

“Not just with math or reading, but with how they’re going to succeed in the world, she has a vision for every child’s success.”

Gagnon was also quick to note her teach-

ing career has been fulfilling and the fact she has been able to celebrate “31 classrooms full of precious students, 31 first and last days of school, 31 Christmas concerts and prayer services planned and 31 years of amazing colleagues and families is an added bonus and each year just keeps getting better.

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Radio Integration Project sparks chatter

File Photo TAYLOR WEAVER

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The single-sourcing of new Alberta First Responder Radio Communication Systems (AFRRCS) sparked some conversation during Monday’s meeting of city council.

A proposal for 22 new AFRRCS, at a cost of $91,172.00 excluding GST, was brought to council, as Fire Services is currently using a system that requires two separate radios to communicate with different emergency groups in the area.

The city has outgrown their current radios, and in many areas, is unable to communicate with each other and dispatch.

The proposal was not approved and council directed administration to gather more information to be presented at the next council meeting.

The main issue that

mayor and council brought forward was the fact the purchase was going through Whyte Communications Inc. Fleet Services in Edmonton, and not a local vendor.

“I was in business in Lloydminster for roughly 25 years, and just happened to be in the two-way radio business as well, so at the bottom line, if you’re not given the opportunity to bid on something, that’s where people get angry,” said Coun. Glenn Fagnan.

“We need to be very cautious when we’re putting out the singlesource because I think everybody deserves a fair shot at it.”

In council, it was said the issue wasn’t getting the bulk number of radios locally, it came down to the price.

“I guess that’s why we’re looking at this further,” said Fagnan.

“I questioned it

because I want people to know that, maybe there’s something we can do about it, maybe not, but the main thing is giving the local vendor a shot.”

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We need to be very cautious when we’re putting out the single-source because I think everybody deserves a fair shot at it.

The decision to have administration return with further information at a later date was not unanimous, but it did get a lot of members of council thinking.

“I think the decision we arrived at was we need more information to be clear to the residents and businesses in the commu-

nity that we’re proposing to spend almost $92,000.00, and it wasn’t going to have an opportunity to potentially be a local vendor,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers.

“If they can supply exactly the same requirements as we have, and I think that’s the question that will go back to adminstration is, what is being supplied and look at that process, and hopefully bring back some information that clears up some questions from council.

Aalbers added the next step in the process is having administration go back to the drawing board and see if an alternative option is viable.

“I do respect that our administration did what they felt was best in this scenario and I respect their judgement,” said Coun. Jonathan Torresan.

“I was reluctant to ask for more information and not go straight into making a decision because the process was not ideal, but I believe it was believed we did that for the appropriate sole-sourcing reasons, but in this case, it got a little muddled up.”

The AFRRCS Radio Integration Project

Council approves Sask. Lotteries Grant Allocations TAYLOR WEAVER

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Requests for funding are up, a sign of tougher times and the use of community services.

Council approved a number of grant allocations and have authorized the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Committee to reallocate any unused or returned grant funds on Monday.

There will be $10,000 going to the Lloydminster Interval Home Society for the LCYC Recreation and Support Program - $8,900 to the Lloydminster Roman Catho l ic S e p a r a t e S c h o o l Division #89 for Youth

Sports Explorers & Free Adult/Family Gym Nights - $4,000 to the Lloydminster Air Cadets 186 Squadron Inc for 186 Air Cadets - $3,000 to the Lloydminster Housing Authority for Hallsholme Senior Fitness Classes - $4,214 to the Lloydminster and District Centennial Commemorative Association for Saving and Sharing the Midwest’s Televised History - $2,500 to the Libbie Young Centre Inc for the Summer Recreation Program - $7,000 to the Lloydminster Association for Community Living for a

Recreation Liaison - $5,000 to the Lloydminster Area Drug Strategy for Lloydminster Youth Council - $1,500 to the Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society for Brain Fit - $5,500 to the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre for Connecting Us AllDiversity and Inclusion Forum - $5,000 to International Festivals Lloydminster Society for LloydFest 2020 - $7,500 to Lloydminster Special Olympics for Special Olympics Lloydminster - $800 to The Lloydminster Social Action Coalition Society for

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program - $10,000 to Midwest Family Connections for Crafternoon/Craftasticday - $1,500 to Lloydminster Fellowship Village Society for the Fellowship Village Fitness Program, and - $5,000 to the Lloydminster Area Drug Strategy for the Lloydminster RCMP Youth Academy.

All the funds for this program are provided through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant.

Administration costs are part of the City of Lloydminster’s annual budget.

has an approved budget of $100,000.00.

The twenty-two (22)

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AFFRCS radios will cost $91,172.00 excluding GST.

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City welcomes new Fire Chief to duty Church Directory

TAYLOR WEAVER

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It was right to business as the City of Lloydminster welcomed newly-appointed Fire Chief, Leigh Sawicki, to duty.

Sawicki, who recently spent five years as Fire Chief with the City of Wetaskiwin, has over 20 years of experience as a first responder and is looking forward to jumping in with both feet.

“When I applied for this job I was looking for something bigger than what I was in before, so career advancement, and hearing a lot of good things in the last year, they have gone to a composite type model which was a neat challenge,” said Sawicki.

“I come from a union department, worked in several volunteer departments, and thought it would be a great challenge.”

With the city’s recent Fire Master Plan in mind, Sawicki noted he has skimmed through the document and is looking forward to working with administration to decide where

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“It’s about learning what the department already does to see where those changes need to be made, if any changes need to be made at this point, and I think change is always good, so eventually we’ll get to that point,” he said.

The prospect of working in Canada’s only border city was also something Sawicki was looking forward to during the hiring process.

“It’s exciting. It’s going to be unique and I think there’s some challenges associated to it, but I think it’s more looking after two different types of regulations between them, depend-

ing on what side of the city you’re on,” he said.

City of Lloydminster city clerk, Doug Rodwell, spoke highly of Sawicki and his many years of on-the-job experience.

“We’re extremely happy to have somebody of Chief Sawicki’s caliber and understanding of the fire services to join our team,” said Rodwell.

“Chief Sawicki’s experience, not only in Wekatskiwin, but also with Indigenous communities and his movement through the fire services, made him stand above many of the applicants, and we believe he can bring positive change.”

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Can Shackleton lead us to safety?

GEOFF LEE

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Brian Keating is hoping Lakeland College will produce another Ernest Shackleton who can provide the world with effective and real environmental leadership.

The world-renowned naturalist and Lakeland alumnus will deliver a keynote speech at the second annual Conference on Environmental Management at the Vermilion campus on March 19—fresh from a trip to the Antarctic.

He left on Feb. 10 for an 11-day cruise to the icy continent.

That’s where Shackleton demonstrated courage and focus during an incredible struggle for survival in his failed Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition of 1914-17 via the South Pole.

The story is a lesson in leadership that Keating says we can emulate to tackle our current environmental issues.

“I’m using a historical figure to talk about how people can endure and succeed through perseverance— Shackleton is the ultimate example of that,” said Keating.

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Naturalist and Lakeland College alumnus, Brian Keating is the keynote speaker at an upcoming Conference on Environmental Management at the Vermilion campus on March 19.

Keating has retraced Shackleton’s survival route in the Antarctic to Elephant Island and South Georgia seven or eight times himself.

He will provide narrated video at the conference of a spit of land on Elephant Is. where Shackleton’s crew landed in small boats.

Th e y a rri v e d t h e re after nearly two years of living on floating ice when their ship became trapped in ice then sank 10 months later.

“The whole basis behind talking about Shackleton is just to show that under incredible adversity, he continued to be positive and he continued

to look forward, and he continued to evade what would have probably killed a lot of other people,” said Keating.

Keating says Shackleton refocused on survival after thick sea ice

made his planned scientific trek across Antarctica impossible.

“None of his 27 men died, which is incredibly remarkable,” said Keating.

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“He did it by understanding people’s behaviours, by paying attention to details, by keeping in mind the big picture.”

Keating’s other purpose at the conference is to show the audience the life-abundance of the last great wilderness of the Antarctic made famous by explorers like Shackleton.

“It’s big ocean, big ice, big mountains, big numbers of whales, big numbers of penguins and small numbers of human beings. It’s quite exciting to be on a landscape like that,” he said.

He also says the Antarctic and the Arctic are barometers for what’s happening globally, with the impact of climate change very obvious and very apparent to him from annual trips.

“There are big challenges coming our way and that’s why I think we need to produce Shackletons, to lead us through this next several decades,” he said.

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I guess that shows Lakeland College leadership with the understanding that we will have to change our ways.

Keating hopes there is a bunch of them at Lakeland, where he graduated in 1976 in renewable resources with a fish and wildlife component to it.

“It’s a real privilege to come back to the college to talk to the students,”

he said.

He says it continually amazes him how the college continues to move forward.

“Their green energy programming is fantastic. I guess that shows Lakeland College leadership with the understanding that we will have to change our ways,” said Keating.

Keating is the honorary conservation advisor for the Calgary Zoo’s outreach efforts and an adjunct assistant professor of anthropology at the U of C. He’s been leading groups on nature-based travel for three decades, is a weekly guest on both Calgary and Edmonton’s CBC Radio and was a regular on the Discovery Channel.

He says looking back to his days at Lakeland, he had no idea the environment would be such a dominant issue as it is today.

He was born in Medicine Hat and recalled volunteering for the first Earth Day as a 15-yearold in Long Island, New York, where his family lived for a few years.

“That was touted as being the end of environmental degradation and pollution—of course, we have never reached that ultimate goal,” said Keating.

“I remember people driving by and honking their horns and waving with excitement as we were hauling garbage out of the ditch.”

He says it was his interest in identifying birds as a 12-year-old that got him into different habitats and provided a foundation of the joy of being outside and the joy of exploration.

“Since those early years, I have watched in dismay as wildlife populations have diminished and habitat has changed,” he said.

“I think it’s one of the most pressing issues today.”

Tickets for the conference are $80 for general admission and $20 for students online at lakelandcollege.ca/CEM.

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Lions Club rolls out events GEOFF LEE

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The Lloydminster Lions Club is roaring out loud to spread good news.

The club is calling for nominations for a Lions Junior Citizen of the Year and is organizing a Lions Family Fun Day at Mount Joy Snow Resort.

Both events came to light prior to a presentation on crime prevention by Const. Michael Hagel from the Lloydminster RCMP Detachment at a club supper at the Legacy Centre on Monday night.

Lions member Shelley Mabbott says the Junior Citizen for youth is a first for the Lions.

“We’ve always done a Citizen of the Year, but we decided there are also young people in the community that make a difference, and we’d like to recognize them as well,” she said.

People can nominate the type of youth or young adult who spends time volunteering or mowing lawns to raise funds for charity, or stands out in another meaningful way.

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We’re going to have the fire going, we’re going to have marshmallows, hot chocolate and there’s going to be a draw for a daily pass for a family of four which is worth $125.

“We deal with youth, we deal with diabetes, we like to recognize outstanding people in the community,” said Mabbott with a promotional poster in her hand.

She says anybody who knows of somebody that would qualify for this is asked to submit a short bio identifying the nominee’s contribution by Feb. 29.

Visit the Lloydminster Lions’ Facebook or email lloydminsterlions@gmail.com to learn more about the nomination process.

“We hope by the middle of March to be presenting it. It should be good,” said Mabbott.

The Lions Club is also volunteering to host their first-ever Family Fun Day at Mount Joy on Sunday, March 8.

“For every paid adult, a youth gets in free,” said Mabbott, who is also the volunteer promotions and public relations manager at the resort.

“We’re going to have the fire going, we’re going to have marshmallows, hot chocolate and there’s going

to be a draw for a daily pass for a family of four which is worth $125.”

She says anyone who comes out can enter their name for it and she promises it’s going to be a good day.

The event will follow a planned Friday night of skiing under moonlight and tower lights on March 6.

“That’s a first for us.

We don’t usually do Fridays. It’s in the works right now. I think it’s going to be from 6-9 p.m., ” said Mabbott, who calls it a moonlight night of skiing.

“We’re going to have a supper special and we’re going to have lights set up and everyone seems really eager about it.”

Mabbott says they picked March 6 because March 9 is a full moon so they should have good moonlight coverage as well.

“We’ll be howling,” she said.

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Rowing Club dips oars into masterclass TAYLOR WEAVER

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It was all about dryland work last week for the Lloydminster Rowing Club as Canadian World Champion rower, Brenda Colby, paid young athletes a visit.

“As part of program development, I’m looking to entice and excite some potentially really excited athletes from Lloydminster and surrounding area who have either done a bit of rowing before, or their buddies who have rowed a little bit recruited them,” said Colby, who is the program development coach for the Saskatchewan Rowing Association, as well as the association’s highperformance coach based in Regina.

Colby explained the disciplines in rowing crossover to many other sports, and that over her two-day clinic she had worked with hockey players, volleyball players and swimmers.

“Today is a followup to yesterday where we went through the sequence of the rowing stroke,” she said last Tuesday.

“I want to get them excited and let them see the potential in the rowing world, and hopefully get them interested in Rowing Canada and the

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Colby also noted the potential for highend rowing in the Border City is looking very good.

“What’s great about the athletes that showed up, especially the ones that haven’t rowed, is they already have a great high-performance base and are used to competing at a higher level in the sports they’re in right now,” she said.

“I’m excited because I don’t think it will take me much to help them learn, and they have this amazing training base,” she said, referencing the Lloydminster Jr. A Bobcats training facility where the clinics

were held.

Elijah Lopez, a Lloydminster Rowing Club member and Lloydminster Midget AAA Bobcats defensemen, jokingly said he got into rowing because his mom told him to, but has learned the sport has helped him in other facets of athletics.

“I’ve made friends and it helps me with my other sports,” he said.

“I also got to row for the Vermilion team in a Regatta in Alberta and we came second.

“Rowing has definitely improved my endurance and leg strength. It’s a full-body sport and just improves me everywhere.”

Cop secures Lions’ den GEOFF LEE

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A cop was called to the latest monthly social event of the Lloydminster Lions Club.

Const. Michael Hagel of the Lloydminster RCMP Detachment came to speak about property crime prevention at the Lions’ February supper at the Legacy Centre on Monday.

“We invited Const.

Hagel to give us some information about crime prevention and all the stuff he does, and help give us an idea of what’s going on in the community in crime,” said Lions’ president J.C. Dauphinais.

“We definitely hear a lot of stories and different things about crime in the community and it’s nice to hear what they’re doing to solve these issues.”

Dauphinais says members were hoping Hagel would touch on things like how to protect your home and pro-

tect your loved ones and keep everybody safe.

“Any information will be helpful. He was very thrilled to come and talk to us,” Dauphinais said minutes before the presentation got underway.

Hagel told the Lions this past December and January the detachment saw a 10 per cent decrease in motor vehicle thefts and a 6 per cent decrease in theft.

He credits that to new crime prevention strategies being implemented at the detachment level.

Hagel notes his presentation, called Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, is one of the strategies.

He says he chose to speak about property crime since it’s a recurring trend in every policing community and not just unique to Lloydminster.

“If we can have tips to prevent property crime, if we can stop a couple of break and enters, it’s a win,” he said.

Hagel’s presentation wrapped up with some common sense tips such as not leaving your keys in your vehicle while it’s running.

His advice includes not posting on social media you are leaving on an extended trip.

Hagel says he jumped at the chance to speak to the Lions in his current role in community policing.

“I really enjoy talking to community groups.

These are community leaders and it’s important that they understand crime prevention tips because they can disseminate it to their employers or whatever the case is,” said Hagel.

Hagel is also a school resource officer for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division, who takes part in “coffee with a cop” events every second Thursday at Holy Rosary High School.

“We engage with the kids in a little more relaxed set-

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ting. They come, grab a donut, have a chat,” he explained.

“I have a question of the day I like to get going. It’s trivia on the RCMP and it kind of gets them a little more engaged with me.”

Hagel also coaches the school’s junior men’s curling team.

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source Const. Michael Hagel of the Lloydminster RCMP Detachment spoke about property crime prevention at the Lloydminster Lions Club supper at the Legacy Centre on Monday evening.

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Do you remember what you wanted for your fifth birthday?

Maybe your 16th birthday?

Growing up, we all celebrate a number of milestone birthdays.

Maybe you’re finally old enough to get your learner’s permit and take mom or dad’s car for a spin around the block.

Maybe you’re finally old enough to vote, or maybe it’s your “champagne birthday,” when the age you’re celebrating is the same as your date of birth.

Whatever the milestone, there is meaning to all of them. But for one Toronto man, this year’s milestone is his 100th birthday, and all he wants this year is to receive 100 birthday cards.

A photo of Second World War veteran Fred Arsenault, who served with the Cape Breton Highlanders and now calls Scarborough, Ont., home, was published on Reddit last week with a simple, yet powerful message.

The photo shows the highly

decorated Arsenault donning his Canadian Army veteran ceremonial regalia while holding a sign that reads, “Hello, my name is Fred Arsenault. I am a WW2 veteran about to turn 100 years old on March 6, 2020, and would like to receive 100 birthday cards. Please mail. Thank you.”

The sign also includes the address 9 Kenmore Ave., Toronto, Ont. M1K 1B3, so you know where to send your greetings!

Now, I’m not sure who came up with the idea to post the photo, but this is a great example of a potential positive use of social media.

We all know it’s pretty hard to avoid negativity while combing through the perpetual posts that make up the Internet. With the explosion of the Internet in the early 2000s, I remember cyberbullying was a hot topic as I was finishing high school. Today, it seems, the cruelty has gone from bad to worse. I never thought it would be necessary to remind adults to treat others how you want to be treated online!

So, let’s use social media for good and show Mr. Arsenault,

a former machine gunner, that we are appreciative of his service to our country and congratulate this centenarian.

This kind of feel-good story reminds me of the work local students have been doing with senior citizens and Videre Images right here in the Border City with their back-to-school and New Year’s Resolutions.

Now, for my 30th birthday, which I’ll be celebrating this July, I’m not asking for 30 birthday cards. No, no; all I’m hoping for is half-decent airfare to get me to Ontario to visit friends and family this summer.

Happy early birthday Fred.

May your mail be plentiful throughout the next month.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Shouting at clouds again

STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

The other day I was t h i n k i n g of s a vi ng a few dollars, given the price of everything seems to have risen since the beginning of the year, or will go up soon.

That includes fitness passes, cable TV and Internet, pending bank fee hikes, and distracted driving fines in Saskatchewan, not to mention food, clothing and insurance.

My one month free trial for Amazon Prime Video just expired with my account automatically debited.

The first thing that came to mind was cutting the cord from cable TV or cutting out Internet.

However, since our entire life is invested and “saved” online, zapping the Internet is not even an option.

If I cut my TV, I would lose access to the four channels that keep me entertained.

Sure, I could cancel my fitness membership and do pushups in my living room while watching those four channels I need, but the social aspect of going to the gym is as priceless as I am!

I could switch banks to save account fees,

but that’s way too complicated given investments, deposits, pensions and all that automated stuff from Revenue Canada.

In the end, I concluded I can’t save a cent without starving to death, giving up my car, or never getting a haircut in this day and age.

That leaves me “investing” in lottery tickets or shouting at clouds as I am currently doing.

Just like a kid who asks questions, why can’t I simply pay for the four channels I want to watch and nothing more? If I cut the cable cord, the

provider gets nothing from me unless it’s a stupid cancellation fee.

When I was a kid, all you did was turn on TV and watch for free.

You didn’t pay anyone for any service.

There was no cable in the early going, just antennas.

I remember my mom buying a loaf of bread for 12 cents. Back in the day, people raked leaves for exercise.

Fortunately, I have learned a few things from 21st-century living.

My new plan for rising costs in 2020 is to spend more so I can cash in all my rewards points when I’m broke!

Thank you, Norma Watson, for sharing this photo with us!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.

BINGO EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY Bingo is held every Monday and Wednesday at the Moose Lodge, at 5213-57 Street, with a 7 p.m. start.

EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT LONG WEEKENDS There will be Square Dancing from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Legacy Centre, 5101 - 46 Street, BACK Door (West door). Singles & Couples: inexpensive FUN & ACTION in a Co-operative, Brain Active, Mildly Aerobic Environment. Your first evening is free. No experience needed. Call Kendall, 306825-3770, or email Esther, moment101@hotmail.com for more info.

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 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 — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Education Classes is ready! Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and then follows up with Diabetes 102 (people on diabetes pills) or Diabetes 103 (people on insulin). All classes are scheduled on a Tuesday morning from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Please contact Nancy Johnston at 306-820-6096 or H e l e n R o g e r s a t 306-820-6291 to pre-register.

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EVERY TUESDAY — SENIORS MEET The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society meets at the Legacy Centre from noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $8. Please reserve before Tuesday morning at 780875-4584. Everyone welcome.

EVERY TUESDAY Join the LABIS Walking Group at the Servus Sports Center Tuesdays 1-2:30pm and Thursdays 4-5pm. FREE of CHARGE EVERY WEDNESDAY — CRAFTERNOON Join Midwest Family Connections at the lower level of Prairie North Plaza and bring your budding artist to explore and create with materials in the craft centre.

EVERY SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(Sat) We’re on Facebook.

FEB. 14 – SOCIAL DANCE There will be a good times social dance at the Legacy Centre, 5101 46 St. from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Music by Barb Wire Live, lunch provided, adults $12, teen $5 and 12 and under free.

FEB. 14 – VALENTINE’S DAY TEA The Lloydminster Loving Care Auxiliary Special Valentine’s Day Tea is being held on Feb. 14 at 7402, 29 St, Lloydminster. The Bake Sale and Tea is scheduled from 1:30 3:30 p.m and includes door prizes, raffles, crafts, and mystery prizes. Admission is $3 and everyone is welcome.

Guilded tours of the cottages are available. For more information please contact Recreation at 780-874-3920 or

To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147 Karen at 306-825-3295.

FEB. 20 – 500 CARD TOURNEY The Legacy Centre is hosting a 500 Card Tournament on Feb. 20. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10 to play and $10 for lunch.

Everyone welcome. Call the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more information.

FEB. 23 –PANCAKE BREAKFAST There will be a pancake breakfast at the Legacy Centre on Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, $5/12yrs and under, Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more information.

FEB. 23 – JAMBOREE/DANCE There will be a jamboree/ dance at the Legacy Cenre on Feb. 23. Starts at 1:30 p.m. with lunch served at 3 p.m. All musicians welcome! A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Call the Legacy Centre at 780-8754584 for more information.

FEB. 25 – PANCAKE BREAKFAST There will be a pancake breakfast at St. John’s Anglican Church on Feb. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. Adults are $8 and children 12 and under are $5. Everyone welcome!

FEB. 26 – SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP Are you a local non-profit, charity or community organization looking to secure more corporate sponsorship dollars? Are you in the hunt to get more renewals from existing sponsors? If so, you will want to attend the City of Lloydminster’s Sponsorship 101 Workshop! The workshop is being held on Feb. 26 from 1:30-5 p.m. at the City of Lloydminster Operations Centre: Training Room, 6623 52 Street, Lloyd-

minster. Registration is $10 and refundable upon attendance.

FEB. 27 – CRIBBAGE TOURNEY The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage tournament on Feb. 27. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10 to play and $10 for lunch.

Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more details.

FEB. 29 – OVERNIGHT TRIP TO CAMROSE The Legacy Centre is off for an overnight trip to Camrose from Feb. 29 to March 1 with shopping in downtown Camrose upon arrival. Hotel stay, supper and show at the Camrose Casino Resort plus breakfast the next morning included. The Show is a Tribute to “Dolly & Reba,” should be a good one! A great “ONENIGHT GET-AWAY”! Call Legacy office for more info and cost at 780-875-4584 MARCH 3 – QUIT SMOKING Have you thought about quitting smoking? The Saskatchewan Health Authority is here to help with a support group help at PNHC, Suite 115, 4910to Street. Support group starts on March 3 from 6-8 p.m. for six weeks. To register please call 306-820-6243.

MARCH 22 – PANCAKE SUPPER & PIE BINGO Pancake Supper & Pie Bingo hosted by the Hillmond 4-H Club, March 22 at the Hillmond Hall. Pancake Supper at 4:30 p.m. Pie Bingo & Cake Auction to follow at 5:30 p.m. Every Bingo wins a pie! Silent Auction items available to bid on.

LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL - Registration Night for English Language Programs, Monday Jan. 21, 2020, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Community Services Building, Workshop Room,

4419 - 52 Ave. Fee: No Charge, Call 780-875-5763 for any questions - Technology Series for Adults, 5 Wednesdays, March 6, to April 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fee: $125.00, Call 780-875-5763 to register - English Language Classes being offered: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan. 29 - April 4, 2020, 7-9 p.m., Fee: No Charge, Call 780875-5763 to register - English Language Classes for Women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, Jan. 30 - April 3, 2020, 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 - Registration Night for English Language Programs, Tuesday January 21, 2020 6:307:30pm, Community Services Building, Workshop Room, 4419 - 52 Ave. Fee: No Charge, Call 780-875-5763 for any questions - English Language Classes for Women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, January 29 - April 1, 2020, 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 - Technology Series for Seniors, 5 Wednesdays, Feb 5 Mar 4, 2020 6:30-8:30pm, Fee: $125.00, Call 780-875-5763 to register Conversational Spanish for Travelers, 10 weeks, Tuesdays, Feb 25 - Apr 28, 2020, 7:009:00pm, Fee: $125.00, Call 780-875-5763 to register - Microsoft Office Series, 5 Tuesdays, Feb 25 - Mar 24, 2020, 6:30-8:30pm, Fee: $125.00, Call 780-875-5763 to register

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Money Matters Take charge of your finances in 2020 MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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If you struggle with your finances, you’re not alone. While many of us manage to keep up with bills and payments, a substantial portion of us face significant financial pressures.

According to the first national survey of financial well-being conducted by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, more than half of Canadians do not regularly save money to cover unexpected expenses.

Moreover, one in seven often use credit to purchase basic necessities like food because their money has run out.

These statistics are a cause for concern for many reasons.

Money worries can negatively impact a person’s mental and physical health, as well as their workplace productivity.

So, if you’re looking to improve your finan-

File Photo cial well-being, here are some tips to get you started.

Make a budget A budget is the foundation of financial well-being.

It’s a simple and time-tested way of making sure you live within your means.

If you don’t know where to begin, try the new budget planner from the FCAC. This free interactive tool has tips and sug-

gestions to improve your financial situation and allows you to create a personalized budget.

It generates charts showing where your money goes and compares your spending habits with others in similar situations.

You can save and update your budget online at anytime, or simply download an interactive spreadsheet.

Set up a debt repayment plan

Once you have a budget, make a plan to pay down your debts and avoid taking on more.

Include a list of all your debts, from the lowest to the highest.

For each debt, track the amount due, the interest rate, as well as the minimum monthly payment required.

Have a savings plan Research shows that people who actively save have better financial well-being than those

who don’t – regardless of income level.

To create a savings plan, start by identifying your financial goals.

They should include short-term goals like saving for a vacation, and medium-term goals like buying a house.

And don’t forget about those goals that may seem far off in the distance, like retirement. When it comes to retirement planning, the earlier you start, the

better.

Be an informed consumer Another important step is to select financial products and services that best meet your needs. Shopping around is important, as is doing your research.

This will help you make informed decisions. Look for bank account and credit card comparison tools that can help you choose carefully.

Financial stress and your personal well-being

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anadians consistently rank money as their biggest source of stress – higher than health, work or family obligations.

This is not surprising when you consider that more than half of us do not regularly save money to cover unexpected expenses, according to the first national survey of financial wellbeing conducted by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.

Moreover, one in seven of us often use credit to purchase basic necessitie s like food because their money has run out.

These numbers tell part of the story of why, more and more, Canadians regularly experience financial stress in their

daily lives.

If you’re one of them, it’s important to understand the full impact that financial stress can have on your well-being and health.

It could be bigger than you think.

According to the Financial Health Network, an organization mandated to improve the financial health of Americans, if you’re struggling with financial stress, you are twice as likely to report poor overall health, and four times more likely to suffer from insomnia, headaches and other illnesses.

Financial stress can also lead to more serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and mental health issues like

depression and anxiety.

Financial stress doesn’t only affect your health.

According to the Canadian Payroll Association, 43 per cent of workers are so financially stressed that their performance at work is actually suffering.

In short, there is no shortage of reasons to take charge of your personal finances – and the sooner the better.

Yet, many of us just don’t know where to start.

The good news is that – whether it’s debt, a mortgage, your children’s education or your retirement savings you’re concerned about – help is out there. There are many free and unbiased online resources available to

help you take control of your finances.

M any ar e f ocu sse d on helping you to create a budget, which is one of the most impor-

tant steps you can take to better manage your money.

This includes the FCAC’s new budget planner, which gen-

erates charts showing where your money goes and compares your spending habits with other Canadians in similar life situations.

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Online Pilates made for Saskatchewan

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Lloydminster and rural area residents who don’t have access to a gym are invited to join an online Pilates community called Metta District.

The Metta District aims to connect mainly women in rural areas to an educational brand of online Pilates offered

by Jana Danielson, a master Pilates instructor based in Saskatoon.

Danielson is also an entrepreneur with a

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business degree who founded Lead Pilates in 2008 and Lead Integrated Health Therapies with her husband, Jason, in 2015 in Saskatoon.

She says Pilates is a mind-body form of movement and it’s not just about exercising muscles.

“It’’s about balancing out the nervous system, it’s about learning where your posture is, it’s just becoming more empowered in our bodies,” said Danielson.

“We don’t do that

enough because we are in this fast forward world, and that needs to change.”

She launched Metta District as a made-forSaskatchewan online Pilates and movement platform on Jan. 29.

“The reason I started the Metta District is because as I started doing more speaking around the province, I would get women wanting what we were doing in Saskatoon and they just weren’t geographically near us,”

Beautiful Downtown Lloydminster

said Danielson.

Danielson grew up on a farm near Norquay, Sask. and knows access to health and wellness and fitness facilities like hers can be a challenge in rural areas.

She says that includes those Lloydminster and area women she meets at the annual Connect conferences for Saskatchewan women in agriculture who ask how they can experience her blend of Pilates movement and education at a distance.

“I wanted to bring a down to earth educationbased Saskatchewan vibe to the Metta District,” said Danielson.

“I have clients who are snowbirds or moms who are at the lake for the summer with their kids and they just want access to Pilates and Pilates-based movement that gives them a higher quality of life or takes away their pain.”

Danielson’s own health issues drew her

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Jana Danielson, a Saskatoon-based entrepreneur and master Pilates instructor, has launched a made-for-Saskatchewan online Pilates course and community targeting rural residents called Metta District.

to Pilates for digestive pain relief after graduating with a master’s degree in business and building her career.

Her passion turned into a home studio and her current Lead Pilates and Lead Integrated Health Therapies, which combines a range of fitness classes with health therapies, including chiropractic, naturopathic medicine,

physiotherapy and massage services.

She says Metta District is getting great feedback with people all over the world investing in courses.

Users can purchase 30-40 minute workout videos, educational videos, multi-week challenges and interact with other members of the community.

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Counterfeit currency making comeback in city

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The Lloydminster RCMP is investigating several instances of

uttering counterfeit currency reported by businesses in the city.

The suspect is the same in every instance

and is described as: · C a u c a s i a n 25-30-year-old male · 5’8-5’10” with a slender build The suspect is using multiple denominations of Canadian currency.

The Lloydminster RCMP would like to remind the public of the following security features in all current Canadian notes. · Raised ink on the large number · Raised ink on “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada” · Check the holographic strip on the

note: the numbers should match the bill’s value, and the word “Canada” feels lightly raised If you suspect that you’re being offered a counterfeit note, assess the situation to ensure that you are not at risk.

Then, do the following: • Politely refuse the note and explain that you suspect that it may be counterfeit.

• Ask for another note (and check it too).

• Advise the person to check the note with the local police.

• Inform your local police of a possible attempt to pass suspected counterfeit money.

•Be courteous.

Remember that the person in possession of the bill could be an innocent victim who does not realize that the note is suspicious.

The Lloydminster RCMP is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

Please contact Lloydminster RCMP at 780808-8400 or your local police if you have any

information. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477(TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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sions in six weeks, they can unlock a mat transformation package that gives them an additional 30 workouts for no additional cost.

Visit mettadistrict.com for links to course information and registration.

Danielson says the instruction and educational components to her Pilates videos are what sets them apart from the online competition.

“I am almost trying to be the ‘un-gym’. I make sure people are educated in what they’re doing,” she said.

“In most online courses, it’s the workout that is the focus. In mine, the workout and the quality of the workout is a byproduct of the education and the community I am building.”

She says she wants people to be excited and

compliant to see changes in their bodies.

She notes anyone who buys a course or a monthly membership is connected to a Telegram Messenger app and channel where people can ask her questions or interact with others.

“Even if someone is remotely located, it’s amazing to see my clients coming together on Telegram,” said Danielson.

The available courses range from Movement for MS and Workplace Vitality Essentials to a 30 Session Challenge in six weeks and Pilates Mat Foundations.

Danielson says if users complete their 30 ses20022BS0

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Alan Doyle brings Rough Side Out to Border City

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Making his mark on the Canadian folk music scene in the early ‘90s as the lead singer of Great Big Sea, Alan Doyle continues to capture a new generation of listeners with his new EP Rough Side Out, which features collaboration with Canadian country music artists Dean Brody and Jess Moskaluke.

Join Doyle and the Beautiful Beautiful Band at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on March 1 as he tours the country on the Rough Side Out Tour.

Doyle’s electric and charismatic stage p r e s e n c e h a d l i s t e ners hooked with such songs as “When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down),” “Ordinary Day,” and “Excursion Around The Bay,” but Rough

Side Out takes listeners through a countrymusic journey that’s good for the ears and the soul.

“It’s an organic interest in singing songs in the Canadian country music scene, because it’s no small scene, and I’ve always been so close to it, especially in the instrumentation with fiddles and accordions, that kind of stuff,” said Doyle via telephone. “ Most of t he songwriting heroes I had from Atlantic Canada, when they venture outside of traditional Celtic music, they always end up in the country world, like Gordie Sampson or Jimmy Rankin for example.”

Doyle explained he’s looking forward to getting out and sharing this new music, as it was written with his friends in the country world of Canada.

“They’re produced

as tunes with country sounds and there’s Celtic music flair in there like I’m used to, and the topics of the song are things that are most important to me,” he said.

Doyle’s iconic voice made its country debut in 2012 when Canadian country artist Dean Brody, who has 16 CCMA Awards and two JUNO Awards to his name, asked Great Big Sea to record on his new song “It’s Friday.”

“Dean had this really cool kind of Celtic, downtown St. John’s kinda-vibe that I was so grateful to be apart of,” he said.

“When we wrote ‘We Don’t Wanna Go Home’ it was written for multiple voices, the title is actually plural, and I thought of Dean right away and thought it would be a fun song to do, but also return the favour for giving me the chance he did with ‘It’s Friday.’”

Doyle also teamed up with Langenburg, Sask., native, Jess Moskaluke, for a powerful duet titled “What the

Whiskey Won’t Do,” an experience he won’t soon forget.

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“I didn’t know Jess that well up until a year or so ago, and first saw her when I went to the Canadian Country Music Awards about five years ago,” he said. “There were a lot of great singers, but this gal came out and opened her mouth and it was like someone hung a different PA system in the room or something. Her voice, to me, is like one of those other-worldly engines that can drive whatever you need driven, and I think she’s a super talent.”

Doyle grew up with country music playing through the radio when traditional folk music wasn’t being played, and he noted the parallelism between the two styles of music.

“The thing that always caught my eye

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was the similarities, especially the instrumentation in country music. When I was a kid, even rock ’n roll music had fiddles, accordions, mandolins, that kind of stuff,” he said.

“When I was a kid, my favourite record was The Lonesome Jubilee

by John Cougar Mellencamp. That was the first record I ever heard that had rock ’n roll music hinged with that kind of bluegrass, folk-type instruments with fiddles and banjoes, and it was a very influential album to me.”

Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Beautiful Band hit the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on March 1 for an 8 p.m. curtain call. Tickets are $59 and available at the Vic Juba box office or at vicjubatheatre.ca.

Hilderman clones himself in book GEOFF LEE

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Lloydminster author Jeff Hilderman is trying to soak in the overnight success of his self-published book for entrepreneurs.

Clone Yourself: Build a Team that Understands Your Vision, Shares Your Passion, and Runs Your Business For You, is an international bestseller on Amazon.ca.

Sales soared after it was included in a Forbes website business feature, “20 Books That Will Make You a Better Coach or Mentor” by entrepreneur contributor Rhett Power in January.

“I didn’t even know about it until I saw a huge surge in my book sales,” said Hilder-

man, who resorted to Googling himself to trace the reaction.

“To say when your jaw hits the floor, you kind of see that as a metaphor, but it was very much the case for me.”

He says being recognized in Forbes is a dream come true.

“When you get in this business you are doing it to serve people to make an impact,” said Hilderman.

“Just to be recognized

by Forbes at that level, especially being a published author from a small town is very exciting and quite humbling.”

Clone Yourself is a step-by-step guide for entrepreneurs to build their dream team and automate their business.

Hilderman says a lot of entrepreneurs subscribe to this notion that they have to wear many hats and do everything themselves and hustle to the max 24/7.

He says the reality is your dream business shouldn’t keep you from your dream life.

“That’s what the book is all about. It’s making this transition from working in your business to working on your business and building

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Lloydminster entrepreneur and author Jeff Hilderman got a big sales boost for his self-published book Clone Yourself, from a mention in a Forbes website business feature on “top business books” in early January.

this all-star team that would run it exactly as you would,” he said.

Hilderman used to be that entrepreneur who tried to do everything himself, but writing the book is leading him down his next path in coaching and mentoring online.

He’s founded AllStar Academy around a business idea for an online flagship course he is developing from the book, but will take it one step further for those who don’t have time for a book.

“One thing that wasn’t brought up in the book, but I have begun teaching on, is working with multi-generations,” said Hilderman.

“The course is going

to allow us to keep the content fresh and relevant. People can pick and choose which modules affect them today, versus having to extract information from the book.”

He says All-Star Academy is in its infancy stage and he hopes to have it up and running by the end of this year.

Hilderman sees himself as an entrepreneur first and his book as primarily a tool to share what he knows with people.

“At the end of the day, I think I am an entrepreneur to run this business and help as many people as I can,” he said.

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Happy Valentine’s Day PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Meeting a special person isn’t always easy, so during this season of love I’ve compiled a handy guide for those who have this ardent wish, complete with examples. You’re welcome.

Many rendezvous’ FROM PAGE 18

The back story to the book was finding himself in a leadership role in a business he was trying to get going years ago and overwhelmed by micromanaging.

The tipping point to change was being a father for the first time in 2008 followed by the death of his sister six months later.

He wrote the book in 2017, originally for himself and his three kids, then shifted to writing for his colleagues who

begin over a steaming beverage in the non-threatening atmosphere of a coffeehouse. But, what if you meet someone like I did, who spoke for two solid hours on one subject. Tires!

Let’s be clear, that’s not a date, it’s a monologue. I guess it was easy, since all I had to do was nod, but as a general rule, mono-

logues are desperately dull, particularly ones concerning steel-belted rubber.

He debated the minimum tread depth required for winter driving; waxed eloquent over air pressure, and knowledgeably discussed road conditions, climate int erf erence and t he misuse of a manufactures warranty.

Finally, at the conclusion of our visit, with misty eyes, he declared his undying love for the Goodyear family (who knew tires were such a close-knit group) and produced pictures of a new set he’d acquired using their finance program. Sigh.

Tip #1 Leave the soliloquies with Shakespeare where they belong. Go out on a

were dealing with the same problem.

“What was good about the book was it w a s t h e ra p e u t i c i n a sense. I had spent five years or more collecting all these bits and pieces and ideas that I believed in and putting my own twist on things that have worked and not worked,” said Hilderman, who published a second edition in June 2019.

Hilderman also puts beans on the table as the vice-president of

operations for Home Hardware that his wife, Tasha, and her family owns in Lloydminster.

“That’s the day job and the side hustle is getting this company off the ground,” he said.

He says it all started when he was halfway through his mechanical engineering degree at the U of S and realized he was an entrepreneur at heart.

“That was right around the time I met my wife, so instead of

going back to business school and learning to be an entrepreneur, my soon to be father-in-law said ‘instead of going to school why don’t you learn from me’.”

Hilderman says one thing he learned from his job and engineering is building one bridge at a time.

“I am going to be putting my heart and soul into getting this online course up and running so I can actually start helping people,” he said.

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limb and ask your date a few questions.

It’s nice to share information on a hobby, but two hours’ worth is preposterous.

I’d been seeing someone a couple

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of weeks when Valentine’s Day rolled around and he popped over with a gorgeous gift wrapped in thin pink foil.

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Proudly he told me he’d asked the help of a saleslady when making this important purchase. I was impressed, envisioning what must lurk within.

Was it bath salts and fragrant soaps? Perhaps a lovely perfume, or a book and slippers?

Holding my breath I slowly pulled the paper away; savouring the moment as the outside of

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the box was revealed and I saw the manufacturer.

Wait a minute. Did Proctor Silex ever make women’s beauty products?

Nope. I lifted the gift with astonishment.

It was a bathroom scale with a durable metal platform and solid foot grips— how—touching.

This gives rise to several interesting questions. Whatever happened to flowers and chocolates?

Was he delivering a not-

so-subtle and unappreciated hint? What kind of nut was this aforementioned saleswoman? And, who in their right mind would want to clamber on a weigh scale for Valentine’s Day, or be reminded of excess poundage they’d laid on over Christmas?

Tip #2 Household appliances rarely make appropriate gifts—romantic or otherwise. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but almost any sort of present is better than

a bathroom scale.

However, this was a forgivable faux pas, and when he invited me to his home the next day for brunch, I accepted. Smiling, he pulled a box of frozen waffles from the refrigerator, in itself not unusual, but when he stood at the counter briskly slashing at them with a serrated knife, and a pale, greenish haze rose into the air, I craned my head to look.

With infinite care he bent over each toaster treat,

shaving a thick growth of MOULD from their sides!

HORRORS! #3 Raw, unadulterated penicillin is not breakfast food! No one expects culinary excellence, but serving your date a decomposing waffle will almost certainly breed contempt, not love. (Also, of course, it lent a whole new meaning to the slogan, “Leggo my Eggo.”)

There you have it, folks, a few pointers to ponder.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Hidden Creek 4-H Club Report McKENZIE KNORR CLUB REPORTER

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The Hidden Creek 4-H Multi Club raised $760.50 with a dog walkathon for The Gift of Christmas.

SuperStore helped by donating $100.

The club went to Boundary Ford to drop off our donations to help the community for Christmas.

Our club has 22 members ranging from ages

6-17 and continues to focus on helping the

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Raiders seniors capture home tourney gold JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Earning a home tournament victory means just a little bit more to a group of Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) Raiders.

Raiders senior girls basketball players Angela Erni, Trisha Reuta, Kira Enstrom, Madi Johnston, Maddy Copeland, Zoe Godin and Michaela McPherson led their team to a 70-41 win against the Fort McMurray Composite High School Miners at HRHS on Saturday evening.

The strong core of 12th-graders competed in the paint, ran the floor, shared the ball and hit their shots when given the opportunity.

“It’s really awesome,” said Johnston, a thirdyear guard for the Raiders senior girls basketball team.

“It means a lot, especially since it’s our first time winning it. It’s nice to be able to finally finish it, to finally do it.”

Johnston noted they’ve spe nt countless hours in practice this season preparing for their home tournament weekend, along with extra time in the days leading up making posters and decorating their court for the visitors and fans.

She said the Raiders haven’t won the competition for three years, so they were extra moti-

vated to take the gold.

“We stayed strong physically, which is a big part of it,” said Enstrom, who is completing her third season as a post for the senior girls.

“Staying strong mentally, I think, is the most important thing because it’s really easy to get down on yourself. Keeping a clear mind, a good mind, helped us get through the weekend.”

The Raiders senior boys, including Grade 12 athletes Ethan Ocampo, Avery Wever, Toby Ajegbo, Brady Rogers and Benedict Omorodion, seemed to have a tougher time against their Miners counterparts in the final.

Despite building an early 19-point lead, the Miners fought back bringing the score to within three midway through the third, only to witness the Raiders regroup and pull away once again for a 72-59 win.

“We had to talk about it,” said Ajegbo, a second-year guard/ forward.

“In the first we played a more aggressive defence than we did in the second and start of the third. So, I think we started playing more aggressive defence again and were able to push them back.”

Wever, who is also a second-year guard/forward, said they pushed

The Holy Rosary High School Raiders, with Sarah Schwab, Arrabella Laysico, Angela Erni, Trisha Reuta, Kira Enstrom, Cara Zorgdrager, Madi Johnston, Maddy Copeland, Zoe Godin, Julia Coulter, Michaela McPherson, Rayna Bender, Halle Hanson, Chloe Doucette and coach Ashley Fullarton, captured home tourney gold this past weekend.

the ball in transition, played hard, talked to each other and worked through all the challenges together to get through the competition. He said the Miners have a few good shooters, so they switched their defensive coverage to a focus on stopping the three in an effort to better on last season’s silver medal finish.

“It’s a good feeling to end a career winning your home tournament,” said Wever. “It feels great.”

The Raiders boys have two more tournaments before zones, while the girls have one.

The belief among both teams is this win should help them step up the play over the final few

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The Raiders senior boys basketball team, with coach Luke Kuypers, assistant coach Lucas Lacombe, Anders Hundeby, Ethan Ocampo, Bradley Avelino, Justin MacDonald, Benjamin Rose, Stephen Reuta, Avery Wever, Toby Ajegbo, Brady Rogers, Dillon Orieux, Jonathan Barnett and Benedict Omorodion, beat the Miners 72-59 in the HRHS Invitational Tournament final.

weekends.

“This game was a good motivator for

zones,” said Johnston.

“We know when it comes down to it if we

need to play hard, if we need to win, we can do it.”

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Bobcats defenceman looking to come back strong JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Good teammates have helped Ben Bygrove forge a path through a trying rookie Alberta Junior Hockey League season.

Bygrove, 17, will be

making a welcome return to the Lloydminster Bobcats blueline this week.

The shutdown defenceman has provided a steady and physical element in 21 games for his home-

town club over the past few months.

A shoulder injury suffered in a Jan. 26 game against the Drayton Valley Thunder took him out of the action. But, a week of rest followed by adhering to a recovery plan formulated by Bobcats athletic trainer, Hailee Dayman, focused on getting back a range of motion and strength has him raring to go.

“We’ve definitely got to pick up some points here,” said Bygrove.

“We’ve got six games left. It’s been a little bit of a struggle throughout the season, but we’re starting to play a lot better hockey lately. If we can pick up some points and make it tough against some other top teams we can play spoiler.”

Bygrove entered his first regular campaign as a junior A hockey player on the injured list due to surgery on h is w ris t in S e p t e m -

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Bobcats rookie defenceman Ben Bygrove is set to make his return to the ice this week.

ber. He battled through recovery making it back in late November to shore up the defence while also adding a surprising contribution on the scoreboard in a Dec. 4 match versus the Spruce Grove Saints.

“It was kind of a weird play,” he said. “I went to make a stretch pass out of the zone and found the back of the net from our end.

I guess I don’t get to score much. I’m more of a defensive defenceman, so anytime you get a goal it’s always a big moment.”

Coming into his rookie AJHL season a couple of months late was made all the more easier, noted Bygrove, by simply being involved with the team’s activities and getting time on ice for

practice. He added it’s been a rocky start moving in-and-out of the lineup, but the hope is a brighter future awaits thanks to the help of his fellow Bobcats.

“Anytime you face adversity it makes you a better person,” said Bygrove. “You always come back stronger and more motivated when you have to watch from the stands.”

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Hard work leads to long awaited playoff berth JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lakeland College Rustlers men’s volleyball team is post-season bound.

A Rustlers (11-11) weekend split against

Knights win gold

the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings (5-17) coupled with two Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder (6-14) losses has secured the hometown club the North

The Queen Elizabeth School Knights, with left to right starting at the top, Danielle Binetruy, Jensyn Quayle, Natalie Holt, Emma Hufnagel, Alyssa Moline, Jayce Miazga, Emma Basset, Halle Hemsley, Izzy Sebree and Jasmine Kohlman, won the Lloydminster Public School Division 3-on-3 girls basketball tournament at Winston Churchill School on Tuesday. The Knights went undefeated all season.

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Division fourth seed in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) playoffs.

The team can move into the third spot, at least temporarily, with a home-and-home sweep of The Kings’ University Eagles (13-7) this Friday and Saturday.

“This means the world to us because we’ve been practising since our first year trying to change the culture of the team,” said Rustlers fourth-year libero Abner Jean Carlo Funez Raudales.

“The games that we’ve lost, we’ve learned so much. Just everything led up to this point.

So, making playoffs, it means a lot.”

Taylor Dyer, head coach of the Rustlers, said it’s been about 12 years since the men’s volleyball team qualified for the provincial championships.

He said that was one of only two instances the team made playoffs, so the guys should

be proud of the work they’ve put in and the accomplishment achieved.

“We’ve got some veteran guys on the floor,” said Dyer. “Having that veteran presence and experience of being in the league for a long time and understanding what it takes to win, I think that in itself is super important. Being able to keep guys here for several years is always a winning recipe. And, then again, it’s just the changing culture with the group that we have and how hard they’ve worked to get to this point.”

Dyer said they’re valiantly facing a tough challenge as the season winds down with their leading scorer, Matt Peck, and a conference all-star, Tyler Williamson, on the shelf due to injuries. He said the hope is both will be back for the ACAC championships at Lethbridge College later this month, but the team is

still showing compete despite being shorthanded.

“The guys being able to go in get a win (against the Vikings) and get the split was important,” he said.

“We just have to stay patient, wait for us to get a little healthier and continue to work hard. Then, I think, good things are going to happen.”

Raudales said pro-

vincials are in the back of their mind, but the immediate focus is on playing well against the Eagles this weekend.

He said that starts with working hard in practice during the week.

“Our mentality has always been there, but now I feel like we’re more confident,” said Raudales. “We’re putting in the work and doing everything we can.”

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Rustlers earn valuable preplayoff lesson against Vikings JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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An inability to control the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings’ serves has given the Lakeland College Rustlers women’s volleyball team a valuable lesson in their journey toward the postseason.

The Rustlers (17-5) fell 13-25, 24-26, 16-25 to the Vikings (18-4) in front of a packed crowd of cheering home-andaway supporters at the Lakeland College gym on Friday evening.

The match featured two of the top three teams in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)

North Division, but on this night the big and skilled Vikings’ high-powered offence stepped into the spotlight.

“In all three sets it was serving runs,” said Rustlers head coach Austin Dyer.

“When their spin servers would go back they were getting multiple points and then their one jump floater put a lot of pressure on us as well. We struggled passing their serving, which put us out of system, gave them easy ball and they transitioned.”

Dyer said their weekend sweep against the Vikings in the first

semester isn’t comparable to the games they’re playing now. He said teams improve over the course of a season, so it’s about showing up at each game and being ready to compete.

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Augustana played really well. So, we’re going to have to step up the play or that’ll be the result.

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lead to them playing too tight. She said they simply didn’t pass and serve very well.

“We want to remember how we felt tonight,” added Weiler. “The intensity and the environment is how it would probably be at playoffs.”

Dyer said their homeand-home against The Kings University Eagles (17-3) this upcoming weekend will give them another great pre-playoff test. He said they h a ve t o b o u n c e b a c k and be prepared to play.

“We need to use every opportunity that we can to get better,” said Dyer. “Hopefully, this is going to be a little learning lesson for our team. But, at the same time, Augustana played really well. So, we’re going to have to step up the play or that’ll be the result.”

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Rustlers outside hitter Madison Blain records a kill against the Vikings.

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Barons curling The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) girls curling team, with left to right, skip Naomi Schmidt, third Carissa Hasein, second Marti Meger, lead Kelsey Clennine a n d a l t e r n a t e Ke i r a Austin, won the B event in Meadow Lake this past weekend. The girls and boys teams are advancing to regionals on the Feb. 28 to 29 weekend.

Th e L C H S B a r o n s boys curling team, with skip Darrian Berg, third TJ Meger, second Jayce Marciniw and lead Jaydon Brown, also won the B event at Meadow Lake. The Barons boys are heading to Wilkie this weekend, while the Barons girls are competing in Spiritwood.

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Agriculture

Raising a fork on Ag Day MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Online and in person, thousands of Canadians raised a fork to Canadian agriculture during the fourth annual national celebration of one of country’s most dynamic and vital industries.

“From Newfoundland to British Columbia and all across this great nation, Canadians are celebrating the women and men who work so hard to put high-quality food on our tables each an d eve ry d a y,” s a i d Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, speaking at a gathering of producers, grocery retail and agriculture industry leaders to mark Canada’s Agriculture Day in Ottawa on Feb. 11.

The 2020 edition of Canada’s Agriculture Day focused on strengthening the relationship between consumers and producers who share a common love and appreciation for home-grown food.

“The ‘Forks Up for Canadian Agriculture’ message resonated well and the campaign was a tremendous success,” said Debbie Bailey, spokesperson for Agriculture More Than Ever, one of the driving forces behind Canada’s Agriculture Day. “From our farms to our grocery stores, food is a great connector for all of us. Canadians are proud of the people who grow and process their food, and they are confident we have the safest, most affordable and delicious food in

the world.”

This year’s celebration saw the participation of many agriculture and food groups across the country including industry associations, community groups, individuals and media.

Some events – such as Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Young Farmer’s Summit at Olds College in Alberta and Ag in the Classroom’s engAGe event in Vancouver – were meant to inspire young people who are either already involved in the industry or are considering careers in agriculture.

To engage urban consumers, FCC released a video featuring food grown and processed in Canada.

FCC was also invited to ring the opening bell at the Toronto Stock

Exchange (TSX) in recognition of Canada’s Agriculture Day and FCC’s long-standing commitment to Canada’s agriculture industry.

Bailey said it’s important to talk about farming and food production throughout the year, but she sees tremendous value in having a day dedicated to showcasing Canadian agriculture.

She said planning has already begun for 2021, as there seems to be a growing interest among Canadians to learn more about food and food production in Canada.

“The appetite for this kind of celebration grows every year. It’s heart-warming to see the level of engagement and celebration from Canadians across the country,” she said.

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Last week, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2020.

Although well below normal snowfall accumulations have occurred to date over the southern portion of the province, near normal snowmelt runoff is expected over these areas because of an extremely wet fall.

Throughout the fall, most of southern Saskatchewan received precipitation well above normal, with the wettest areas being around Swift Current and the Souris River Basin.

While wet conditions at freeze-up increase the runoff potential during the spring melt, it does not guarantee that a flood will occur.

In central and northern Saskatchewan,

below normal spring runoff is expected across most areas because of near normal moisture at freeze-up, combined with below normal winter precipitation.

Only some northern areas, particularly around Cluff Lake, have received near normal winter precipitation to date.

Last summer saw near to above normal rainfall, which alleviated the dry conditions

experienced throughout most of the grain belt last spring.

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In central and northern Saskatchewan, below normal spring runoff is expected across most areas because of near normal moisture at freeze-up, combined with below normal winter precipitation.

The only areas where drier than normal conditions still existed at freeze-up were around Kindersley, between Saskatoon and Prince Albert, and a small area northeast of Yorkton extending to the Manitoba border.

While conditions over much of the south were

wetter than normal last fall, conditions were not as wet as the falls of 2010 and 2016.

Precipitation amounts are predicted to be near normal across the province for February, March, and April.

However, the spring runoff outlook could change as there is potentially another 8-10 weeks of winter remaining.

The first spring runoff forecast will be issued early in March.

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Government divesting crude-by-rail program MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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By transferring the crude-by-rail program to the private sector, the government is saving Alberta taxpayers $500 million.

The total cost of divestment is $1.3 billion, less than the projected $1.8 billion cost of operating the program. This is also $200 million less than projected in Budget 2019.

“In the last election, we made a clear commitment to cancel the previous government’s risky deal made in the dying days of their government to spend billions on crude-byrail contracts,” said Premier Jason Kenney.

“We are saving Alberta taxpayers $500 million, and bringing an additional 120,000 barrels per day of egress online. It is also encouraging to hear that the private sector indicates this number will continue to grow under current market conditions.”

By divesting all crude-by-rail contracts, an additional 120,000 barrels per day of takeaway capacity will come online.

Facilities are already being used by industry to move crude oil.

Having this additional capacity available to industry will help create the market conditions for companies to make positive investment decisions, such as increasing drilling or oil production.

“Shipping crude by rail is something the private sector is in the best position to be doing itself,” said Minister of Energy Sonya Savage.

“Enabling industry-led rail capacity is an important aspect of ensuring sufficient market access for our resources. We promised Albertans that we would act in their best interest and trans-

fer these contracts to industry.”

In total, 19 contracts – for rail cars, loading and unloading capacity, logistics and other services – are being finalized by the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission (APMC), o n b eh alf o f g o v ern ment. Due to commercial confidentiality, additional details about the contracts cannot be released by government.

“As a government, we are accountable to the taxpayer,” said Travis Toews, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance.

“We negotiated the best terms to get Albertans out of this tough situation. Industry is better able to manage the financial risk associated with the ebbs and flows of the marketplace. We will continue to make decisions that achieve the best outcomes for Albertans.”

Quick facts - A governmentoperated crude-by-rail program was projected to cost $10.6 billion and bring in $8.8 billion in revenues, a loss of $1.8 billion.

- Budget 2019 included a $1.5 billion allocation for the cost of divestment. Actual costs are $1.3 billion, $200 million less than the budget projection.

- About 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day are currently exported from Canada via rail.

- Divesting the crude-by-rail program will add 120,000 barre ls p e r day o f take away capacity.

- Contracts cover all aspects of the crudeby-rail program, including rail cars, buffer cars, inspection and delivery fees, railway tolls, terminals, storage tanks, loading at terminals, intercon-

nection, various taxes, customs, cross-border fees, and logistics.

- The crude-byrail program would have incrementally increased the amount of crude shipped by rail over a period of several months, starting in July 2019. It would not have hit the 120,000 per day threshold until summer 2020.

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Pipelines and energy top messages for Premier MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Premier Jason Kenney advocated for pipelines and expanded Alberta energy exports during his recent mission to Washington, D.C., and Montreal.

While in Washington, Premier Kenney met with senior cabinet members to discuss pipelines and Alberta energy exports, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Energy Dan Brouil-

lette, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

Th e Premier advocated for further cooperation with Alberta on responsible energy production with Alaska Senator and Chair of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Lisa Murkowski.

“Alberta’s economy is closely linked to our exports to the United States,” said Premier

Jason Kenney.

“As the largest exporter of energy to the U.S., we play a key role in continental energy security. It’s critical that we fight various efforts to block or decommission pipelines to the U.S. I was very happy to see strong bipartisan support for Alberta energy in the United States.”

Premier Kenney also discussed pipeline issues and new opportunities for expanding trade with the United

States following the ratification of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, meeting with key officials such as U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue, Oregon Congressman Greg Walden, North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Montana Sen. Steve Daines, Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Mon-

tana Gov. Steve Bullock and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

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We are proud to be able to support our friends in Quebec and Eastern Canada and, frankly, an overwhelming majority of Canadians prefer Alberta’s energy to alternatives from OPEC dictatorships.

Kenney delivered a joint presentation with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, led a roundtable discussion at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and joined fellow premiers at a panel discussion

at the National Governors Association winter meeting.

In Montreal, Kenney spoke to Quebecers about common interests and values that unite Alberta and Quebec.

“On the night our government was elected, I made a direct appeal to Quebecers to be partners in prosperity,” said Kenney.

“I have maintained that important dialogue since forming government, and this trip to Montreal demonstrated that this conversation is making a difference. Albertans are generous and want to see our country succeed, together.

“We are proud to be able to support our friends in Quebec and Eastern Canada and, frankly, an overwhelming majority of Canadians prefer Alberta’s energy to alternatives from OPEC dictatorships.”

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HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 19 You’ll have a lot on your shoulders this week, both at home and at work. Thanks to your work ethic, you’ll be offered a promotion that comes with a significant pay raise.

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 The idea of a vacation or even a pilgrimage will cross your mind. You’ll need to prepare for your adventure months ahead of time to ensure it’s a success.

PISCES

February 19 – March 20 Emotions are in the air this week. You must fully show your love, as half measures are no longer acceptable. Deep reflection about your relationship may also be necessary.

ARIES

CANCER

June 22 – July 22 You’ll devote a good amount of time to your family. You’ll start to think seriously about the possibility of moving; a change of scenery would be beneficial.

LEO July 23 – August 22 You’ll succeed in making new friends, in part because of time spent on social media. Your business and talent will grow through word of mouth.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22 You’ll get the green light for financing one of your projects and take action immediately.

This would also be a good time to meet with a bank manager to settle some debts.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22

March 21– April 19 If you’re in a new relationship, you may start to talk about living together. Valentine’s Day will be a good time to meet someone if you’re single.

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In both your professional and personal life, it’s time to take action. You’ll gain a lot of satisfaction from everything you accomplish.

It’s a great time to boost your self-esteem.

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Expect good things at work this week.

Incredible growth in your client base will get you working extra hard but will ensure you a more stable future.

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Use this week to recharge your batteries by taking some time to relax. Someone in your family will desperately need your attention.

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Your self-esteem could use a boost. You devote yourself to certain people but it’s important to put yourself first sometimes, especially if others won’t.

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