Meridian Source - February 28, 2019

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Cinema 6 premieres new vision GEOFF LEE

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May Theatres is set to upgrade its Cinema 6 theatre in Lloydminster starting with new comfortable seating along with restructuring the family-owned business.

The master plan will see the installation of new seating in all six auditoriums in April featuring leather recliner chairs and full back rockers.

A lobby remodel will follow this fall with a transition to online ticketing and a debit/ credit card point of sale system.

Company owners Colin and Anita May spoke about the changes last week with their son and daughter Noel and Sydney May, also stepping up as vice-presidents in the four-theatre chain.

“We want to make the theatre-going experience as good as we possibly can. We’re the cheapest form of entertainment outside of the house,” said Colin.

Their Alma theatre in Wainwright is next on the list to receive some upgraded seating with

other improvements in store for May theatres in Cold Lake and Castlegar in British Columbia.

“Hopefully, you can enjoy the movies experience better than you can at home,” said Colin.

“My philosophy is if you are not growing, you’re dying, so we want to grow, especially in our Lloyd location.”

Cinema 6 will get 630 new seats including about 270 recliners with cup holders and the remainder being full back rockers.

Noel says the new vision is to think of it more as a night out.

“The move to the recliner chairs is more about comfort,” he said.

“We’re trying to create that atmosphere when you come out to the theatre, it’s the whole night out.”

This is the first major overhaul at Cinema 6 since it expanded to a 6-plex in 2004.

He says May Theatres is trying to promote going to the movies as an experience with friends and family that you can’t get watching Netflix or traditional TV.

“In this downturn, a lot of people are looking for something like that form of entertainment that doesn’t break the bank,” said Noel.

“We’re trying to be the next best thing for leaving your house.”

He says the new recliners will have plenty of leg room and the rockers will be wider than traditional movie seats.

The creative vision for Cinema 6 was a family project with Noel and Sydney expected to get more involved in running the business as their parents transition to pre-retirement.

“We’ll be the fourth generation, my sister and I, so we are just stepping in—and add where our experience and youth come in and trying to figure out what people want to have,” said Noel.

Noel is a business graduate from the University of Alberta and has been working for Cargill for the past four years while Sydney will graduate in business from the U of A in December.

She will spend this

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May Theatre’s Cinema 6 in Lloydminster is undergoing some major changes including the total replacement of all seats with recliners and full back rockers in April, and some internal restructuring of the family-run business. Colin May, centre, who co-owns the business with his wife Anita, is flanked on the left by his daughter Sydney and son Noel, right, the new vice-presidents of the four-theatre chain. The family unveiled their new vision and succession outline at Cinema 6 last week.

summer working full time at the corporate office in Lloydminster and working on the renovation file.

“I am very excited.

Next January I will be working full time. I am so excited. I wanted to take it over my whole life and now that the opportunity is here I am just very pumped,” said Sydney.

“It’s awesome to have a whole family connection.”

Her mom was the first female First Class projectionist in B.C. in the 1980s and managed a string of theatres in Canada before coming to Lloyd to manage Cinema 6 in 1984.

“I’ve loved movies all my life,” said Sydney.

“I grew up when they

were renovating into a 6-plex and I saw that happen, so having the family a part of it is huge.”

May Theatres was founded by Philip Tanner May in 1946 with the Elite Theatre in Wainwright that preceded the existing Alma Theatre he built in 1952.

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City utility customers to be billed monthly TAYLOR WEAVER

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As of March 31, City of Lloydminster Utility customers will see their invoices on a monthly basis as the city phases out the existing bimonthly billing cycle.

The city is now able to invoice on a monthly basis due to the recent installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) on residential and commercial meters, giving customers more accurate tracking to monitor water use, as well as more consistent payment dates.

The new AMI provided the Water Service department with the ability to detect intermittent or continuous water consumption. Already, the city has identified hundreds

of accounts with water leakage and worked w i t h t h o s e re s i d e n t s and business owners to identify and resolve leaks that had previously gone undetected.

“From the perspective of a monthly bill I believe you’re going to find most households budget on a monthly basis, so now instead of setting that money aside to the second month when the bill arrives, they’ll get it monthly just like their other bills, so I think that will make it a lot easier for households to budget on a monthly basis,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers.

“At the same time it also shows if you’ve had a month rather than two months, by the time you get your second month’s

bill you’re actually into the third month, so if you start to see an increase in consumption and wonder what’s going on, now it’ll be there that much sooner.”

Home and business meters will be read on the last business day of the month. Customers who receive e-bills will be emailed a utility invoice within three business days of the meter-read date.

Paper-bill customers will receive their utility invoice 7-10 days after the meter-read date.

“Moving forward it’s a lot easier for people to budget when you have something on a monthly basis versus every two months, and essentially the bill will be lower on a monthly basis, making it easier for people to

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Members of Lloydminster City Council were sporting their Kindness Wins shirts duri ng Monda y’s c ounc i l meeting to show their support for the anti-bullying campaign.

pay,” said Coun. Stephanie Brown Munro.

To sign up for the city’s paperless e-billing service, contact the water department at water@lloydminster.ca and for more information on utility rates or to sign up for the virtual city hall visit www.lloydminster.ca/rates.

Cinema 6 set for major overhaul FROM PAGE 1

Philip’s son Philip Harry May, founder of Landmark Cinemas of Canada, acquired the old Lloydminster theatre next to Cliff Rose renaming it the May Theatre.

May Theatres built

Cinema 6 in 1976 and has seen it grow over the years from its original two screen size and format.

Colin is the son of Philip Harry May and has built the business to its current level of four cinemas with further

expansion possible.

The new recliners for Cinema 6 will be light years ahead from what Colin sat on as a kid to watch Snow White at the Alma theatre.

“My dad put pop bottle boxes they used to be out of wood with 2 x 8s

on it and put three more rows in the front and that’s where we had to sit,” he said.

He says the new seats will be redone at the end of April with some auditoriums always open on a rotating basis throughout the renovation.

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Pre-demo starts at Dr. Cooke GEOFF LEE

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Lloydminster seniors will continue to lobby Alberta Health Services for more care beds at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre with pre-demolition work on the south wing underway.

AHS says hazardous materials from the south wing of the Dr. Cooke centre are now being removed to allow for demolition and site restoration later this year—with no plan in place to replace beds in the wing.

“We will go ahead and urge them to build something on site,” said Len Pryor, speaking for the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Senior’s Care Society.

Pryor estimates the need for new care beds is close to 60 beds, with a shortage of continuing care beds, transition care beds, respite beds and palliative care beds in Lloydminster.

“We are hoping when the demolition is complete there will be something done on that site; we’ll wait and see,” said Pryor.

Pryor says the Seniors Care Society has struck a committee to work with AHS to determine what kind of facility it needs to be.

“We’re are having a meeting with representatives from AHS in June to get busy planning on what needs to go in that location,” he said.

AHS held community discussions in June 2017 that determined the cost to bring the space up to current provincial standards for continuing care was too high to reutilize the space.

AHS budgeted $6 million over three years for the demolition project in its 201718 capital budget.

In late 2018, Alberta Infrastructure hired a contractor to begin the

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Members of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society during one of last year’s meetings.

abatement work on the south wing.

In a news release, AHS says there is no risk to the health of residents or staff in other areas of the facility as this work is carried out.

Pryor says the Senior’s Care Society site had recommended repurposing the 40 rooms in the south and central wings in 2016 until the construction of a new senior’s care facility was approved.

“We wanted them to keep them going for another four or five

years until they could build some more capacity,” said Pryor.

In 2017, 44 new supportive living spaces opened in Lloydminster at Pioneer Centre, a nd i n 20 15 , 6 0 ne w continuing care spaces were opened, replacing 55 spaces from the Dr. Cooke centre AHS noted they have further enhanced home care in Lloydminster by adding four new full-time healthcare aide positions and one fulltime licensed practical nurse position.

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Donuts may tip hockey battle

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Lloydminster Fire Department Chief Jordan Newton follows through on a shooting accuracy contest vs. Lloydminster RCMP Const. Grant Kirzinger during the media kickoff last Wednesday to promote the upcoming 5th annual Todd Gustavson Memorial Hockey Tournament to be played at the Centennial Civic Centre on March 9.

GEOFF LEE

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Neither captains of this year’s Todd Gustavson Memorial Hockey Tournament teams bit into donuts brought to a media kickoff for the Battle of the Badges hockey game.

However, RCMP Const. Kirzinger may have wanted to, especially the donut puck substitute used for the fun promotional face-off at the Centennial Civic Centre last Wednesday.

That’s what Lloydminster Fire Department Chief Jordan Newton is telling everyone to explain why Kirzinger was late to the event, forcing Mayor Gerald Aalbers to fill his role until he arrived.

“They got sidetracked at Tim Hortons getting an extra set of donuts and coffee,” quipped Newton.

A donut was also used

in a dangling contest as part of a fun way to promote the 5th annual Battle of the Badges game for protective services, coming to the arena on March 9.

As for being late, Kirzinger said, “Unfortunately we were at Tim Hortons to help the fire guys; they had a call there and weren’t able to find their way back so we had to help them get home.”

Kirzinger admitted he and buddies have room in their jerseys to pack on some donut pounds to try and give the fire guys a bit of an advantage this year.

“It’s 4-0 for us so they are trying to find a way to get their first victory, so we were trying to help them out the best way we can. It is a community event after all,” said Kirzinger.

On a serious note, the Fire Department will be raising funds

for the Salvation Army while the RCMP charity of choice is Mother Teresa School development and its outdoor classroom.

“The real focus of the event is to make sure all the funds raised at the event stay local and go to local charities and improvements in our community,” said Newton.

Aalbers, who dropped the face-off donut, says he expects strong community support for the charity game as usual.

“They’ve been very supportive of this fundraiser; it’s an opportunity to see two protective services groups that work together and also play together in t he case of a char it y hockey game which is always a good thing,” said Aalbers.

The mayor noted the Polar “celebrity” Splash that was supposed to happen on Family Day but didn’t because it was too cold, will take place at the rink from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on game day.

“There will be lots of activity at the Civic Centre,” he said.

Newton thinks his team has a good shot at winning the trophy for the first time based on his observations of the opposition.

“The RCMP I’ve noticed are getting a little bit slower over the last summer, so I am

pretty confident going in this year,” he said.

“The fire department is always out there working hard, getting on the streets, getting lots accomplished, while your local police force is just a little bit slower.”

He says the RCMP have been hanging on to the trophy since last year but he hears they are shining it up just to hand it over to his team on March 9 with the puck drop at 2:30 p.m.

Kirzinger will head into the game with a leg up on Newton in the one-on-one contests on media day and was thrilled to take part in the furthest belly slide and slap shot accuracy events.

“It’s always great whenever we are able to come out here have a little fun—showing up Newton a little bit is always a benefit—so I am not going to say to those opportunities,” he said.

As for the game itself, he encourages families to come out and enjoy it.

“It is our 5th one so we definitely have some big surprises in store.

So please buy a ticket and come out and help two great causes inside of Lloydminster, “ said Kirzinger.

“It’s a great family event.”

The game is sponsored by Redhead Equipment Musgrave Agencies and Gold Horse Casino.

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Students tickled pink to stand up to bullying Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Staff and students from the Lloydminster Catholic School Division were putting out all the stops yesterday for the 9th Annual Kindness Wins anti-bullying day. The group was handing out treats and Kindness Wins swag in the morning at Holy Rosary High School before taking it to the streets and handing out tea, hot chocolate and cookies throughout the community in their decorated “Kindness Wins Van.”

Husky reports ‘tough, noisy’ quarter GEOFF LEE

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Husky Energy CEO Rob Peabody characterizes the company’s recent fourth quarter as “tough and noisy” on many fronts with some local impacts.

The company reported a profit of $216 million compared to $672 million a year earlier due to factors such as lower synthetic crude oil prices In a conference call Tuesday, Peabody noted the decline in world crude oil and refined products led to lower margins captured at the Lloydminster Upgrader.

“We also saw pipeline constraints put pressure on Canadian light crude

oil prices which reduced upgrading margin in the period when it would normally be growing,” he said.

The Alberta government’s oil production curtailment has also reduced Husky’s Alberta production by about 20 per cent in 2019.

Husky is currently cutting back about 8,000 barrels a day of conventional heavy oil production (CHOPS) in the Lloydminster area.

Husky fears some of those barrels won’t come back online once they are shut in.

“Because the wellbores are unstable when you shut them down they sometimes collapse and it’s not eco-

nomical to go back and try and reopen them,” explained Rob Symonds, chief operations officer.

“So that’s why a portion of our 8,000 barrels we think up to half of that will go.”

Husky calls the curtailment a net negative even though oil prices are higher with the plan because they were capturing the full value of the value chain prior to the curtailment.

“All that’s happened is we’re producing fewer barrels now, so it’s an absolute net negative,” said Peabody.

Peabody noted the curtailment punishes companies like Husky that have invested in

refineries and pipeline capacity while rewarding those companies that have not made those investments.

He also pointed out the Alberta government is now shutting in perfectly good economic production.

“We will continue to urge the government to ease these punitive production cuts and develop a clear plan to end the program and reestablish Alberta’s reputation as a market economy,” said Peabody.

Production averaged 304,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in the quarter down from 320,000 boe per day a year earlier.

The drop is attributed to suspended production at its floating SeaRose platform following an oil spill in November at the White Rose oilfield, about 350 kilometres off the coast of St. John’s, N.L. There were bright spots in the quarter including the Rush Lake 2 thermal project near Maidstone.

The project was brought on stream six months ahead of schedule in October and exceeded its design capacity of 10,000 barrels per day within five weeks of startup.

Thermal production from Lloyd thermal projects, Tucker and Sunrise were about 133,000 barrels per day in the quarter.

“Our next Lloyd thermal is the 10,000 barrel Dee Valley project with first oil in the fourth quarter this year, and we have four more of these projects in the queue up to 2022,” said Symonds.

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Senator Sinclair to inspire local youth TAYLOR WEAVER

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Friday will surely be a day many students at Holy Rosary High School won’t soon forget as they get the unique opportunity to listen to Senator Murray Sinclair speak at the Vic Juba Community Theatre.

Sinclair served the justice system in Manitoba for 25 years and was the first Aboriginal Judge appointed in Manitoba and the second throughout the country.

Sinclair’s talk with the students was an initiative of the Heart of Treaty 6 Reconciliation organization, which the Lloydminster Catholic School Division is a member of, a partnership LCSD director of education Nigel McCarthy is grateful for.

“To be able to hear firsthand from one of the architects of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission,

to which we all have to respond as educational institutions, is an opportunity to really hear the voice of a person who set out to define a future relationship between First Nations and the rest of Canadians,” said McCarthy.

“For students, it’s a primary research document instead of reading it in a book or seeing it on YouTube, it’s the opportunity to ask and answer questions, and I think that’s one of the most valuable things we can do for groups of young people that are here getting an education.”

Sinclair was also the co-chair of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry in Manitoba and as Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and participated in hundreds of hearings across Canada, culminating in the issuance of the TRC’s

report in 2015.

Education and initiatives in regards to reconciliation have been more widely discussed in schools throughout Canada as of recent, something McCarthy noted holds great importance for the future of the country.

“We’re very lucky that over the last three years we’ve graduated 88 per cent of our First Nations students from our schools, and being able to speak to that record of accomplishment allows us a certain voice provincially.”

Sinclair’s presentation will be followed by a formal evening gala at the Gold Horse Casino.

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Track record or promises STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

A lot of voters in Alberta think they’ll get what they wish for by choosing Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party when the election is called.

Kenney says if elected he will kill the carbon tax, stop shipping oil to anti-pipeline provinces and not deal with banks that don’t support fossil fuels.

He will also lobby the federal government to stop transfers to other provinces if new pipelines don’t get built.

He can promise the moon as a candidate, but Premier Rachel Notley has a proven economic track record—for better or worse.

The carbon tax may be less of a bother for people than not win-

ning much in this year’s Roll Up the Rim contest at Tim Hortons and is helping to fund a lot of economic growth.

Kenney can promise what he wants, but the NDP is helping to fund Inter Pipelines’ $3.5 billion Heartland Petrochemical Complex through the province’s Petrochemicals Diversification Program.

So far Kenney hasn’t created a single job for Albertans and how will he fund one without raising taxes to replace the carbon tax?

The NDP meanwhile is also looking for potential investors to build a new refinery or expand an existing one to add value to our oil and gas projects.

The NDP however, is interfering in the free market with an oil production curtailment plan that is having a negative

impact on moving oil by rail etc.

Kenney is trying to attract votes with promises that play to people’s emotions in an election while counter punching NDP policies.

It’s nice to think the UCP would cut off oil to anti-pipeline provinces, but in reality, it’s up to the federal government to approve them.

A lot of voters however like his plan to lobby the feds to stop making transfer payments to regions that don’t support pipelines.

Kenney’s supporters can also take solace in remembering how Notley defeated the ruling Conservatives in the last election so it could happen again for the UCP leader.

If he can promise more prizes rolling up the rim he has my vote— something more than a muffin, please.

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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.

EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT LONG WEEKENDS –MODERN SQUARE DANCING Modern Square Dancing from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m, Legacy Centre, 5101 - 46 Street, BACK Door (West door) All ages welcome!

No experience necessary, No partner required, No costume expected.

Learning fun maneuvers to lively music in a team! Your first evening is free, only $5 afterwards.

Call Kendall, 306-8253770, 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, non-competitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people.

EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH There is a Parkinson Disease Support Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at Southridge Community Church from 2-4 p.m. put on by the Parkinson Association of Alberta.

EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-871-0513.

EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Edu-

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cation 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 Helen Rogers at 306-820-6291 to pre-register.

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 & SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(Sat) We’re on Facebook.

EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City F a rm e r’s M a r k e t t a k e s place every Thursday and Saturday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m. on Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY – LABIS WALKING PROGRAM Brain injury survivors are invited to join the

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

Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) Walking Program on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre. It is free of charge. For more info please call 306-825-7212.

PLAYSCHOOL PREREGISTRATION Southridge Playschool is open for preregistration for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer a structured, play based program for your 3-5 year old to learn & grow. For more information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780-871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave. FEB. 28 – CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT The monthly cribbage tournament is being held at the Legacy Centre. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost is $10/person to play and $10 for lunch.

Everyone is welcome! Call the Legacy Office at 780875-4584 for more info.

MARCH 1 – INTERNAITONAL WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Internation World Day of Prayer is happening on March 1 at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 2302-53 Ave. Lunch is available afterwards and everyone is welcome.

MARCH 1 – CURLING FUNSPIEL The Lloydminster Construction Association is hosting a curling funspiel on March 1 at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre with supper, curling, and door prizes. Visit lloydconstruction.ca for more details.

MARCH 17 – OPEN MIC AFTERNOON There will be an open mic event on March 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the Masonic Hall 4009 49 Ave. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and artist sign up begins at 1:15 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes stew and a bun. The event is presented by the Order of the Eastern Star Lloydminster Chapter #76.

For more information or to pre-register: Heather 403-391-0646.

MARCH 20 – FAMILY LITERACY Lloydminster Learning Council Association is offering Introduction to Family Literacy, Wed. March 20, 9:00am 4:00pm. Join us for a fun packed day to increase awareness of “literacy”, “family” and “family literacy”. This workshop is for anyone working with families. Fee: No charge, call 780-875-5763 to register.

MARCH 24 – 4-H PANCAKE SUPPER The Hillmond 4-H Beef Club is hosting a pancake breakfast on March 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hillmond Hall. Pie Bingo & Cake Auction to fillow at 5:30 p.m. Every bingo wins a pie! Silent auction items available to bid on.

LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL - If you are a Saskatchewan temporary foreign or a Saskatchewan Canadian citizen (less than 2 years), please join one of our English language programs, which include field trips! A great way to connect to the Lloydminster community. No charge.

Call 780-875-5763 to register.

- English language classes being offered: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, to April 4, 2019, 7 - 9 pm.

No Charge. Call 780-8755763 to register.

- English language classes for women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, to April 3, 2019, 1 -3 pm, Learn day to day conversational English, pronunciation, reading and writing for everyday activities (work, doctor appointments, children’s school).

No charge. Call 780-8755763 to register.

- Conversational Spanish for travelers, 10 weeks, Tuesdays, Feb 26-Apr 30/2019, 7 - 9 pm, Fee: $125. Call 780-8755763 to register.

- Google Series, four weeks, Thursdays, Mar 14 - Apr 4, 2019, 6:308:30pm, Fee: $100.

- Mental Health First Aid, Apr 10 & Apr 11, 2019 OR May 8 & May 9, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm, Fee: $150.

Call 780-875-5763 to register.

- Technology Series for Seniors, 5 Mondays, Apr 1 - May 6, 2019 (no class Apr 22), 6:30-8:30pm, Fee: $125. Call 780-8755763 to register.

- Citizenship Study Prep, 10 weeks, Tuesdays, Apr 9 - June 11, 2019, 7-9 pm, Fee: $100. Call 780875-5763 to register.

- Excel Series, 5 Thursdays, Apr 11-May 9, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm, Fee: $175, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

- Microsoft Office Series, 5 Thursdays, May 16-June 13, 2019, 6:308:30pm, Fee: $125. Call 780-875-5763 to register.

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Sports

Trying times a recipe for future success JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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It’s been a tough season for the Lloydminster Bobcats.

The Bobcats (9-47-2) dropped their 11th straight contest in a 6-2 decision to the Sherwood Park Crusaders (41-14-2) at the Centennial Civic Centre on Friday night.

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When I got hired here it was to make change and we did that.

We have a very young group and they’re learning everyday.

Former Bobcats captain Zach Kaiser, who was shipped out at the trade deadline along with veteran defencemen Reid Irwin and Zach Ziegler, recorded two assists and received the game’s third star.

“You look back at the years here, there should have been pieces who probably could have been moved last year or the year before and (we’ve) got to wear it for a while to see the future success,” said Nigel Dube, head coach and general manager of the Bobcats.

“When I got hired here it was to make change and we did that. We have a very young group and they’re learning every day. So, they’re getting put in places and experiences that they probably wouldn’t have otherwise.”

Dube, who replaced Travis Clayton as head coach and

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Bobcats centre Hunter Lamb follows the puck while under the cover of Crusaders counterpart Zach Kaiser.

general manager on Nov. 12, said the players are competing every game and growing on and off the ice as a group and as individuals. He said the team is in a tough spot right now, but the young athletes are playing hard and will succeed down the road.

“I knew there were steps that we needed to take to

get better,” he said. “It was really bad. So, for us we’ve got on ice and off ice. We’ve talked about our production and the path. We’re starting a path. We’re building a road. We’re putting up walls.

That wasn’t here.”

Eight local products, including recent acquisitions Jordan Borysiuk, Jay-

ven Leslie, Ben Bygrove and Chase Anderson as well as veteran list players Matthew Mohrbutter, Chase Stevenson, Mason Ward and Ty Mosimann, took to the ice as part of the Bobcat’s youth movement against the Crusaders.

Mohrbutter scored his first two goals of the season in

the contest.

“When the coaching change happened, that kind of (brought) the theory that it’s going to be a year to rebuild,” said Stevenson.

“We’re bringing in more local kids. That is really good for the community, good for the fans and good for these guy’s families as well. So, it’s turned in the right direction in the end here and I think it’s going in the right direction towards next season.”

Stevenson said the players in the room still love the game and want to come to the rink every day to get better. He said it’s been a tough season with a lot of changes made, but that hasn’t affected their focus of finishing off strong.

“I want to be a Bobcat next year,” he said.

“I hope that’s the goal for everyone in there. I think it is for quite a few of them, which is good because we want guys to come to Lloyd.

We want guys to play in Lloyd. We want them to play for this team and these fans because this community deserves it.”

Dube said the team’s record in the win-loss column has been trying this season, but the growth of their players has proven the reward.

He said the boys are developing, getting chances in this league and doing a great job with the opportunity.

“That might not show on the scoreboard, but it’s done good things,” said Dube.

“It’s a tough time right now, but we’re continuing around the clock to build the future.”

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Rustlers peaking at the right time JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lakeland College Rustlers women’s basketball team is on a roll.

The Rustlers (17-7) secured a finish atop

the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) North Division standings on the final day of the regular season thanks to a dominant 80-55 win against the University

of Alberta Augustana Vikings (15-9) at the Lakeland College gym this past Saturday.

The victory marked the Rustlers eighth straight and 10th in 12 games over the opening two months of 2019.

“We’re just really proud,” said Rustlers point guard Tori Dugan. “We work our butts off every day at practice. We knew that the hard work would pay off. It’s not done.

We want to get the same in playoffs. But, to finish first in the (division) from where we were at Christmas is huge for us.”

The Ru st lers ent er the ACAC playoffs at Keyano College this weekend a mere two points back of the South Division-leading Medicine Hat College Rattlers (18-3). The girls are 1-1 at the Huskies’ home this season with their win coming back on Nov. 9.

“Usually they don’t have a lot of fans because they’re in the

middle of nowhere, so I can’t wait to see what it’ll be like in a playoff (atmosphere),” said Hailey Somers, a second-year guard for the Rustlers. “It’ll definitely be a lot different.

It’s a big open facility, so there is a lot of space for noise to travel. It will be interesting.”

Somers scored eight first-quarter points as the Rustlers built an early 17-4 advantage against the Vikings.

She helped spread out the attack in the second period, including a quick pass inside for Kaitlyn Tonita at the start of the frame, while the Rustlers increased the lead to 37-14 by halftime.

The Vikings enjoyed a bit more luck around the rim in the second half, but they couldn’t stop the Rustlers from finding the basket as well. Somers squashed any momentum their opponents may have gained early in the fourth when she charged along the

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Rustlers forward Bilge Topaloglu attempts to break past Vikings guard Payton May.

baseline for the layup and extra point off the accompanying foul.

Dugan said their expectations for this weekend are higher than the fourth-place showing attained at last year’s championships due to the momentum they’ve acquired over these past two months.

She said they’ve peaked at the right time and the feeling is no other team in the ACAC is playing as well as they are right now. “ O u r c o nf i d e nc e i s gaining every day and with every game,” said Somers. “We’re all that much more excited to get out there.”

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A few tough calls the previous evening coupled with a starter’s injured ankle left the Lakeland College Rustlers men’s basketball team with a steep hill to climb.

The Rustlers (12-12) found themselves down starting power forward Artavis Holiday and centre Abraham Murray to suspension and injury, respectively, for the second half of a home-and-home against the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings (15-9) at the Lakeland College gym on Saturday night.

The Vikings used the man advantage to jump out to a 23-19 lead after the first quarter only to fall prey to the relentless Rustlers full-court defense, which resulted in the home side pulling ahead 48-43 by the break and 68-64 after three.

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Rustlers forward Ricardo Joseph drives past a Vikings defender.

sity as a basketball player and as a young man in how you’re going to define yourself,” said Rustlers

assistant coach Luke Kuypers, who took on the main duties against the Vikings due to head coach Sheray Thomas’

technical the night before. “We had a lot of guys who stepped up in a tough game, a tough setting and under tough circumstances.”

Rustlers forward Ricardo Joseph, who drove down the baseline for a stretched one-handed dunk that sprang the packed crowd of Rustlers faithful to their feet midway through the third quarter, along with team leaders Adrian Richards, Rashon Russell and Brandon Isaac led the charge for the home side through the second and third quarters. But, the Vikings found their footing in the fourth thanks to a hat trick of Michael Stasuik corner threes and the inside work of Elijah Schmuland.

Kuypers noted a few of their rotations were a bit slower in the fourth quarter leading to the Vikings comeback 95-87 win. He said their opponents are one of the best shooting teams

in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and they simply buried the open shots that were given.

“There was a little bit of fatigue and maybe of mental fatigue too leading into playoffs,” he said. “We’ve got to be a little bit sharper.”

The host Rustlers will open the ACAC men’s basketball post-season tournament against the top-seeded South-

ern Alberta Institute of Technology Trojans (20-1) at the Lakeland College gym this evening.

“They’ve been better than us over the regular season, but we just have to be better than them for 40 minutes,” said Kuypers. “I know we can match up with anyone and give them a great game. Hopefully, it’s before a great home crowd.”

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Local players lead Rustlers into the ACAC championships

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Kobi Neureuter has been waiting years for this weekend.

Neureuter will help lead the host Lake-

land College Rustlers men’s basketball team onto the hardwood this Thursday to Saturday for the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) champion-

ships. The Marwayne Jubilee School graduate grew up a fan of his hometown Rustlers and now sports the green and white jersey as the team’s secondyear stretch four.

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I spread the floor out. People are focused on me and it opens up the floor for other people to drive, our athletic guys to get to the basket.

“This is what I’ve known for pretty much my life because it’s the only big school around where I’m from,” said Neureuter, 19. “I remember when I was younger in junior high and high school coming to college games.

I remember watching these guys a lot.”

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Nathaniel Greyeyes, left, and Kobi Neureuter will be stepping onto the court with the Lakeland College Rustlers when they host the ACAC finals this weekend.

contests coming off the bench for the Rustlers this season. He spent last year red shirting for the club.

“Coach usually gets me in when we’re in a cushion and we want to increase the lead,” he said. “I spread the floor out. People are focused on me and it opens up the floor for other people to drive, our athletic guys to get to the basket.”

Joining Neureuter on the Rustlers this season is fellow local big man Nathaniel Greyeyes.

Originally from Edmonton, Greyeyes enjoyed a stretch in the Border City a couple of years ago when he completed Grade 11 studies at Holy Rosary High School.

“I came to live with my mom,” said Greyeyes, 19. “Then basket-

ball took me further into staying in Lloydminster.”

Greyeyes has appeared in 21 games for the Rustlers this season despite it being his first year with the team.

The power forward and centre is seeing about six minutes of time-on-court as an impact threat in the post.

“I’ve been coming off the bench,” he said.

“I bring energy to the table.”

Both university transfer students noted their family and friends will be in the stands at the Lakeland College gym this weekend to cheer on the Rustlers in their attempt to win a provincial gold medal and earn a coveted spot at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championships.

“Everyone in Lloyd should come out,” said Neureuter. “It’s going to be packed in here. It’s going to be exciting.”

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A group of Explosion gymnastics athletes took first place at the Exelta Cup in Red Deer earlier this month. Medallists and ribbon winners include, back row from left, Jordyn Look, Abigail Kachuk, Araeya Stephan, Abigail Frazer, Emma Schwartz, Teagan Duchene, Kaitlin Scott, Alexis Lefebvre, Rhian Haughian, Charli McColm, Kaylee Paul, Brianna Look, Jasmine Kohlman, Echo Hand, Emily Kenyon, Jayce Miazga, Novalee Herle, Arianna Kirzinger, Taryn Smart, Paityn Smart; front row, Alanna Schwartz, Samantha Mendoza, Sadira Lewis, Brooklynn Gunderson, Emma Hodgson, Abigail Herle, Shayla Paul, Payton Heck, Annabelle Falk, Willow Whitney, Sarah Sambrook, Lydia Ference, Bella Atchison, Alexia Wagner, Quinn Daschuk and Peyton Elliott.

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ACAC bronze The Lakeland College Rustlers w o m e n ’s v o l l e y ball team, with back row from left, coach Austin Dyer, coach Taylor Dyer, Kaylie Lueck, Brooklyn Boehm, Hannah Pek, Orianna Hyndman, Avery Maginel, Nicole Sharpe, MacKenzie Yole, Jenay Varga, coach Zach Halwachs; front row, Jana Laing, Bailee Weiler, Hailee Mckenna, Ahnika Kuse, Rae Sigurdson, Shelby Becker, Olivia Thomson and Madison Blain, won an Alberta Colleges Athletic Association bronze medal at Ambrose University on Saturday. The Rustlers beat the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings 25-17, 25-11, 20-25 and 25-19 in the bronze medal game.

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New Co-op fertilizer terminal for Alberta J ust like Alberta farmers, Co-op is invested in agriculture. We are committed to advancing the infrastructure, products and services that support local communities and help our farm customers succeed.

This is why Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is investing $41.8 million to build a new state-of-the-art, highthroughput fertilizer terminal near Grassy Lake.

“This facility supports local co-ops and is the next step on our journey

to grow within the crop inputs business,” said Patrick Bergermann, FCL’s Associate VicePresident of Ag and Home. “This is a longterm investment back into Western Canada that will help us better serve and meet the needs of local co-ops along with their members and customers.”

This is the third fertilizer terminal to be constructed and operated by FCL to warehouse, blend and distribute a full suite of crop nutrition products

to locally owned Co-op Agro Centres, which then supply these products to their farm customers. The new terminal will have a storage capacity of 34,400 metric tonnes and be able to fill a super B trailer with straight product in about six minutes.

Rail access with a loop track that can accommodate up to110 car unit trains will allow the facility to efficiently receive product from domestic and international suppliers.

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The Government of Alberta is extending the deadline for farm workers to comply with new training requirements for commercial drivers until March 1, 2020.

To improve road safety, the province is introducing a Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) program for drivers seeking a Class 1 or Class 2 driver’s licence. This new

requirement comes into effect on March 1, 2019.

It does not apply to any driver who obtained a Class 1 or Class 2 driver’s licence on or before Oct. 10, 2018.

Following consultation with the agriculture industry, the government is extending the deadline for farmers and farm workers to comply with the MELT requirements to accommodate the demands of the 2019 farming season.

The government is not granting an exemption to the agriculture industry for MELT. It is simply allowing a deadline extension to avoid undue pressure on seeding and harvesting operations this year.

While the new entry level training program is encouraged, it will not be mandatory for farm workers seeking to obtain a Class 1 licence during the 2019 farming season.

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“Having a facility that efficiently receives and stores phosphate is essential as domestic production ends this spring,” said Dan Mulder, FCL’s Director of Fertilizer. “This is one of the opportunities we want to provide through the terminal, along with greater con-

venience and service levels for Co-op customers in southern and central Alberta.”

Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2019. The terminal is expected to be fully operational for the summer of 2020.

The project is expected to create about 150 jobs during the construction

phase, with five fulltime and two seasonal positions required when the terminal becomes operational.

FCL opened two fertilizer terminals in 2017 in Hanley, Sask., and Brandon, Man. They have storage capacities of 45,000 and 27,500 metric tonnes, respectively.

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

If you wander through as many houses as Realtors do, you can’t help but notice some of the innovative designs or products homeowners use to make their lives easier or more enjoyable.

I think one of the most undervalued spaces in any home is the laundry room.

Lately, however, I have seen it gain more prominence with placement in a well-lit area, complete with a counter to fold clothes on, tip-out sorting baskets, an open closet to hang clothes on, even the occasional tablet mount for music or video entertainment.

In the master suite, standalone bathtubs with a gradually sloped end are designed for a leisurely soak and are located separately from the shower.

Most families disembark from their vehicles after parking in the attached garage.

One house I have listed has a warm porch-like area between the garage and entry for shedding outside clothes, hockey equipment, backpacks, and parking muddy boots; an interior porch so to speak.

While we are on the subject of porches, 50 years ago no respectable farm home would be caught without one.

Not only did it provide a buffer zone between the frigid outside weather and inside living area, but there was also usually space for a freezer, storage cupboards, plus the family dog had a spot to call his own.

I wonder how many teenagers sneaking home after curfew

tripped over their pet in a dark porch?

Of course, years before this area was also the place for the cream separator and the “aromatic” pails from the barn which supplied it.

No room for a porch?

Then do what one of my contractor clients (now retired) always did and build a large walk-in closet off the entry.

It’s one of those practical things that make you wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner.

A well designed, functional kitchen is a thing of beauty.

Personally, I’m a fan

of spacious islands. In our country home, there have been many indepth discussions and lots of laughter from friends and family gathered around it.

I like under cabinet lighting as well; especially when on the prowl for a late-night snack.

No matter what age you are, roll-out pot and pan drawers provide accessibility without needing to get on your hands and knees.

Not enough houses have a covered BBQ deck. It’s a great spot for the summertime morning coffee or an evening cocktail as well, just letting the day by.

Go one step further and install removable screens to keep the mosquitoes out, or

to provide additional privacy.

One homeowner, an ardent sports fan, built a cabinet on the wall to enclose his flat screen television.

I haven’t gone that far, but I do have a small refrigerator in the corner of my deck.

Juice and water for the grandchildren, you see. Well, maybe some other thirst-quenching drinks for the adults as well.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and can be reached at (780) 8082700, through www. vernmcclelland.remax. ca or by following on Facebook @LloydminsterMidwest Group.

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Alberta’s long-term plan for renewable power outlines steps to create more jobs, attract billions in new private investment and grow partnerships with Indigenous communities.

The road map for th e R e n e w a b l e Elec tricity Program (REP) includes interim targets to achieve 30 per cent renewable electricity by 2030, including Indigenous participation in the development of 1,500 megawatts of power, which is enough to power more than 700,000 homes.

Through this program, Alberta will see 5,000 megawatts of green generation, about $10 billion in new private investment and the creation of 7,000 jobs by 2030. “ W e ’ r e l e a d i ng t he fight to create good jobs in a more diversified economy,” said Minister of Environment and Parks Shannon Phillips.

“By laying out a more detailed, long-term plan for renewable power, we’re strengthening Alberta’s position as a leader in renewable energy while providing certainty for private investors, communities and First Nations. Under Premier Rachel Notley’s madein-Alberta plan, we’re maximizing the jobs, investment and economic benefits for all Albertans.”

The first rounds of the program set records for the lowest prices in Canada for renewable electricity. The long-term plan builds on this momentum and, in addition to fostering further Indigenous partnerships, includes rounds with specific community interest c o mp o nent s such as local jobs, training, shared revenues and other economic, social or environmental benefits.

“We commend Premier Rachel Notley’s

government for taking the meaningful action necessary to create jobs and attract new investment that fosters relationships between Indigenous communities and industry,” said First Nations Power Authority CEO Guy Lonechild.

“This long-term plan provides the certainty needed to create lasting benefits in this sector for generations to come.”

While about 10 per cent of Alberta’s electricity generation currently comes from renewable sources, the interim targets provide greater certainty for investors and a strategic road map for how growth can reach 30 per cent by 2030. With more clarity and investment certainty for industry, the REP longterm plan will amplify the investment, job creation and economic development benefits of growing renewable energy in Alberta.

“CanWEA is pleased that the Government of Alberta is taking steps to commit to a longterm, stable vision for the development of the

province’s impressive wind resource,” said Evan Wilson, regional director, CanWEA. “Long-term planning provides our members with the stability needed to make investments that will unlock the lowestcost electricity for ratepayers and provide long-term benefits to landowners and their rural communities. By 2030, this could result in over $3.6 billion in project spending in the province, along with $25.5 million in property tax and $13.5 million in land lease payments every year.”

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has also been directed to develop recommendations for a fourth renewable electricity auction, which will add up to 400 megawatts of renewable electricity in Alberta and, similar to a previous round, must demonstrate benefits to Indigenous communities. As with the first three rounds, REP will continue to make efficient use of existing and

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Support for the Renewable Electricity

Program is made possible by reinvesting revenues from carbon pricing under the Climate Leadership Plan and is not funded by consumer electricity charges.

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HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 19 You’ll be susceptible to distractions this week.

It might simply be a question of fatigue in which case you’ll need to get some rest. You’ll make a true masterpiece and your creativity will impress more than a few people.

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 At the office, you’ll find yourself inundated with paperwork that you’ll urgently need to attend to. This will motivate you to improve your organization system, which will allow you to leave work early.

PISCES

February 19 – March 20 Before becoming invested in a demanding task, take the time to relax and enjoy yourself.

A promotion, for instance, would call for a drink. And this will be a new start for you — en route to a promising future!

ARIES

March 21– April 19 Taking a trip or going off on an adventure will strike you as appealing. You’ll finally manage to find the time and the means to accord yourself a well-deserved vacation, or at least a weekend getaway.

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April 20 – May 20 Some nuisances will pop up, which will indicate that you need to make certain changes. By attending to these things, a smile will start to return to your face. Following the status quo doesn’t always result in harmony.

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LEO July 23 – August 22 If you’re at all unsatisfied with your career, you’ll start making changes and will soon enough land a job in line with your ambitions.

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August 23 – September 22 You’ll have some issues to work through with family. Once tensions have eased, you’ll be able to re-establish a deep connection with your family members or with your significant other.

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October 23 – November 21 This week, you’ll want to treat yourself to something nice. You might come into a sum of money and thereby allow yourself a few extravagances or possibly a trip.

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November 22 – December 21 Before getting back on the horse, a bit of rest will serve you well. You’ll benefit from leaving the house to break your routine. More openly asserting yourself will allow you to rediscover your inner peace.

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BRIGHTSAND LAKE

SK

495,000

$

MLS 62512

59,000

$

SK

MLS 62731

RIDDLE PLACE BIG RIVER

SK

395,000

$

MLS 62596

AB

364,900

$

MLS 63322

AB

149,900

$

MLS 61805

SK

149,000

$

45,000 each MLS 62007

$

SK

MLS 62215

SEE WHY VILLAGE LIFE IS BETTER! STREAMSTOWN

AB

595,000

$

MLS 62877

TURTLE LAKE

SK

495,000

$

150,000

$

MLS 61219

PARADISE HILL

KITSCOTY

299,999

$

SK

MLS 63363

AB

208,000

$

25,000

$

PARADISE HILL

SK

125,000

$

MLS 61147

PARADISE HILL

SK

125,000

$

MLS 63378

PARADISE HILL

SK

114,900

$

MLS 61373

AB

TRAILER LOT HOUSE LOT $ 14,500 $7,500

CITY SIDE REALTY Brad Gilbert Broker/Owner

Jennifer Gilbert Associate Broker

Jackie Gartner Pattie Todd Associate Broker Associate Broker

MLS 63362

MLS 61493

DEWBERRY LOTS

LOON LAKE

SK

PARADISE HILL

SK MLS 63305

MLS 62008

780.875.3343

3812 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 3M7 www.lloydminsterrealestate.ca www.coldwellbankercitysiderealty.com www.facebook.com/coldwellbankercitysiderealty

Real Estate, Rentals & Property Management

Rick Schesnuk Realtor

Judy Bexson Realtor

Amanda Warner Realtor

Sandy Hardy Realtor

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