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VOLUME 2 I ISSUE 29

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Sub zero heroines bundle up GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. They are instant candidates for the Lloydminster and District Co-op’s Sub Zero Heroes Facebook contest to recognize employees who are pumping gas in the prevailing Arctic cold. Gas bar attendants Veronica Olenchuk and Jhovilynne Festijo, at the Co-op’s 18 St. Crossing Gas Bar and Convenience Store, stepped inside briefly to talk about serving customers in the cold. The interviews took place on Monday with an extreme cold warning in effect for the region and wind chills exceeding -40 C. Olenchuk says pump attendants like her do a lot of things in the cold to keep customers happy. “We pump propane, we put in diesel, we put in gas, we check oil levels, we put in windshield washer fluid, we let the customers know if their tires look a little low—we help them with whatever we can,” she said. Olenchuk has worked at the 18 St. location for nearly two years and says the secret to staying warm when it’s insanely cold is to bundle up to the max. “You layer up, like right now I’ve got two shirts on, two bunny hugs on and I wear two jackets. I got my ski pants on and you just layer up and come inside whenever we

can,” she said. The Co-op provides employees who work outdoors with fully paid PPE or inclement weather clothing such as boots, jackets, pants, toques and neck warmers. Festijo is another Sub Zero Hero who says it’s warmer in the Philippines where she comes from. No one had the heart to tell her it was plus 30 C in the capital city of Manila on Monday. She has been pumping gas at the Co-op for nearly two years as well and has gotten used to dressing for the cold in Lloydminster. “Well I have toque and the Co-op provides us with the boots and our warm suit, and sometimes we have hot soup here,” she said, Festijo says the coldest part of her body are her feet and hands. “We are rotating here and we have time to warm up. Even the cashier will work outside for us to warm up,” she said. There is no time limit for a pump attendant to work outside in the cold, but Corrine Kelly-Hyde, the Co-op’s vice president of human resources, says it’s multiple times per hour that an employee can come in and warm up then go back outside. “We have employees that are crossed trained in all areas that can provide the opportunity for them to

come in,” said Kelly-Hyde. She says pumping gas in all conditions is part of the job the Co-op provides for its membership. “A lot of them are not wanting to get out in this sub-zero temperature, so our employees are happy to provide that extra service for them to provide a necessity like fuel,” said Kelly-Hyde. Customers have a chance to win one $50 Co-op gift card and one $50 Co-op gift card to give to a friend by taking part in the Sub Zero Heroes contest, which runs until Jan. 23. “We do want to recognize those employees that step up every day to provide that extra service in this inclement weather—it is fantastic,” said Kelly-Hyde. Olenchuk says attitude is half the battle when helping

customers out there in the cold. “If you’ve got a crappy attitude you’re going to have a rough go in this weather,” she said. “You’ve got to stay positive. You’ve got to look for the little things to be thankful for or it’s going to drag you down,” she said. Olenchuk says sometimes customers will come inside and say they feel bad for everyone because it’s so cold, but she says don’t feel bad for us. “We’ve got jobs, we’ve got

the clothes, we’ve got a warm home to go to. You think about the people who are homeless right now, not us. We’re golden, we’re good,” she said. She also has a warm vacation spot in mind to escape the cold. “I go to my bed where it’s nice and warm—nice fuzzy blankets where it’s warm,” she joked. Festijo says during weeks like this, customers also talk to her about the weather. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Veronica Olenchuk, a pump attendant at the Lloyd Co-op’s 18 St. Gas Bar and Convenience store, says attitude is half the battle while working in extremely cold conditions while also keeping customers happy. Geoff Lee Meridian Source

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

In a council minute

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City on board with Municipal Revenue Sharing Eligibility requirements TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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In preparation for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the City of Lloydminster and members of council are making sure they are compliant with all six Eligibility Requirements for the Saskatchewan Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant. The Saskatchewan

Ministry of Government Relations is implementing a new process to ensure municipalities are in compliance with the following requirements for the Municipal Revenue Sharing grant: - Audited Financial Statements - Waterworks Reporting - Education Property

Tax in Good Standing - Council Procedures Bylaw - Employee Code of Conduct - Public Disclosure Statements “The ministry of municipal government in Saskatchewan is trialling how they are going to ensure compliance with some things

that are considered to be standard, best practises across the province, so they are saying ‘everyone should at least attempt to do these and do them well, so that actually gets you access to municipal revenue sharing grants,” said Coun. Jonathan Torresan following Monday’s meeting of council.

First reading of Husky, City land exchange passes TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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The first reading of Bylaw No. 02-2020, being a bylaw to amend approximately 2.722 ha (6.73 ac) of part of S.E.¼ Sec.11Twp.50-Rge.01-W4M within S.E.¼ Sec.11Twp.50-Rge.01-W4M on Map 2 – Future Land FROM PAGE 1

“They say are you cold?— ‘of course we are’ something like that,” she said. “We are very happy that we are here. We serve them and they are very generous to us. Sometimes they bring us coffee,” she said. Olenchuk says some customers are happy they don’t have to get out of their vehicles in the cold to get fuel. “If they have cash we will take the cash for

Use Concept in Bylaw No. 01-2013 to Industrial, was passed at Monday’s meeting of city council. “It’s one of those house-keeping issues. There’s a sliver of land they believe they could have more use of than we could have, and there’s a sliver of land they own them and we will call it in and run their change if it doesn’t take the full amount,” she said. She says if they have the tap card option, attendants can tap up to $99 for them. Olenchuk says she feels coldest on top of her cheeks and her fingertips if she has to take her gloves off. “Sometimes the cards will get locked in so we’ve got to do our thing to get them out,” she said.

that we believe we could have more use of, but at the end of the day, I don’t think the use of these things is immediate,” said Coun. Jonathan Torresan. “I’m fine with this one coming back to us and having public comments in terms of if there’s any public con-

cerns around the potential uses of the land, and we’ll see where it lands.” Deputy Mayor Michael Diachuk echoed Torresan’s remarks and added how keeping a “good neighbour” relationship with Husky is important for a prosperous economic future.

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Reduce, reuse, repurpose, in the classroom TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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Secondary school science classes can sometimes give students the willies, but for an Environmental Science 20 class at Holy Rosary

High School (HRHS), it’s all about creating a better world for future generations. Before the Christmas break, Environmental Science 20 students constructed vermicom-

post bins as part of their student-directed study. Using red wiggler worms, vermicomposting has the ability to turn biodegradable food scraps into worm castings, creating very rich and nutrientpacked soil. Students set up a little ecosystem for the worms using rubber tote bins, making sure the environment was moist and comfortable for the worms. “You just have to add food to the bin and layer it and the worms eat the food. Their bodies are made to break down and digest the food and turn it into compost or soil. We then take the soil out of the bin and we can sell it. It’s very rich soil and great for plants,” said Grade 11 HRHS student Jacob Feeley. “Environmentally, compost leaves less waste around in landfills and it’s a great way to get rid of organic waste.” Feeley added how students are using waste

such as apple cores, eggshells, potato peels, coffee grounds, etc. to feed the worms, which they break down, and turn into rich soil. “Our generation, or society overall is pretty wasteful with almost everything, and they don’t really think twice about where the garbage goes or how it affects the environment,” he said. “Throwing stuff like plastic bottles or McDonald’s cups away, stuff like that can be taken care of in a better way that’s better for the environment, and if we don’t start doing something about that sooner rather than later, that’s going to have a big impact on the world we live in.” Students had roughly three weeks invested in the project going into the Christmas break and are looking forward to continuing the project throughout the rest of the semester. Environmental Sci-

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Students at Holy Rosary High School add compostable waste to their red wiggler worm containers during an Environment Science 20 class before the Christmas break.

ence 20 teacher Brittney Garchinski is hoping students bring some of what they’re learning home to share with family members. “I think we’re also trying to answer the question ‘why aren’t people recycling.’ Is it because they don’t know? Or is it because we don’t have enough accessible recycling bins? This is just one of the ways we’re trying to reduce waste,”

she said. Garchinski added that because the soil from the worms is so rich, it must be mixed with potting soil before it gets near a plant to avoid running the risk of killing the plant. “There’s too many nutrients in the worm’s soil, so you’ll want to mix it with potting soil, black soil, or even throw it into your garden and then till it up,” she said.

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Weir to aid burned Aussie animals GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Weir Veterinary Services is offering its clients a chance to help their fellow veterinarians Down Under care for animals burned or injured from bushfires raging in that country. The clinic will donate 50 per cent from the cost of after-hours appointments this coming Monday to Thursday to the Australian Veterinary Association. “People can come in and donate money or book an appointment, then we are going to donate 50 per cent of the appointments that are booked after 5 p.m.,” said Dr. Kent Weir. “Our staff is volunteering their time in those evenings to it; we’ll donate half of their time back to that.” The Australian association has a benevolent fund to help veterinarians there provide emergency services to burned animal victims. The Australian Wildfire Fund organization estimates approximately one billion animals have been killed this year by fires. “It’s absolutely devastating. The number keeps growing,” said Weir. The fundraiser is the brainchild of Australian veterinarian Dr. Sam Gwillim on staff. She is originally from Melbourne and wishes she were back home to help out. “There’s so many amazing veterinarians at home doing the work and a lot of pro bono work and volunteering their time trying to nurse all the sick burnt

koalas and wildlife, as well as all the domestic animals that have been affected,” said Gwillim. “There are a lot of farms that have been devastated by the bushfires both in losing animal numbers, losing feed and obviously, their homes and buildings as well.” News of the fundraising campaign comes while Lloydminster is under an extreme cold warning. “It’s crazy. They’re talking about plus 40 days over there and we’re looking at negative 40 over here. It’s pretty wild,” said Gwillim on Tuesday. Weir says it always surprises him they don’t see more pets or animals in distress from cold-related issues. “I think part of it is we know it’s coming. People are generally well prepared for this type of thing,” he said. “But certainly there are some baby calves being born right now, and as you can imagine, that would be a rough way to come into the world.” He says if farmers aren’t really on top of things they’ll definitely see some ears that get frozen off a little bit and the potential for some tails. Weir’s advice to local pet owners is to keep them indoors as much as possible, especially active dogs. “The biggest thing I always tell people is: out to do their business and back in.” He recommends boots for dogs in the cold and jackets for really shorthaired breeds.

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Australian veterinarian Dr. Sam Gwillim, who works at Weir Veterinary Services, is hoping Lloydminster will come out to a fundraiser this coming Monday to Thursday evening in support of the Australian Veterinary Association to care for burned animal victims of bush fires raging throughout her home country.

The cold weather cases they get at Weir clinic though pale in comparison to the horrific harm Australian bushfires and smoke are inflicting on animals and habitat. “Outside of huge loss of lives, there is lots of burns and infections and suffering and pain as well as habitat loss,” said Gwillim. “They’re talking about the extinction of some of the population that has been struggling for years there. We’re losing large amounts of our bush lands, large population habitat loss.”

Gwillim says it’s heartbreaking for her to see that, and she is confident Lloydminster residents will rally their support for the fundraiser. “It’s such an amazing population of caring people and everybody can relate to how the farmers and everybody in Australia is suffering at the moment,” she said. “I kind of was thinking if people can step forward either with donations or bringing their pets in and updating vaccinations, I was hoping that would be a little bit that we could do to help.”

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Seismic crews make waves

GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Husky Energy is keeping an ear to the ground in the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area, with

winter seismic activity taking place. Their seismic survey program started in November and is expected to run into

March. “About 300 people are working on the surveys, and we employ local where we can,” said Hu s ky s p oke s p e rs on Kim Guttormson. Most of the out-oftown crews are based out of Lloydminster. “ We cond u ct t hese programs in the winter months to minimize the impact to the environment,” said Guttormson. Echo Seismic Ltd. is one of the companies with multiple crews and equipment working in the area this winter. “I think most of the work is for Husky, but there may be some going on with other clients,” said Mike Doyle, president of the Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors. CAGC is a trade association representing the business of seismic in the Canadian oil and gas industry. Doyle says Echo, Eagle Canada Ltd. and SAExploration are only three

seismic companies in Canada and he suspects two or three of them have crews in the area. “A lot of seismic done nowadays is for production to see what is happening with the play itself over time, so it is very important,” said Doyle. He says most companies are tight-lipped about their seismic activity given the confidential nature of the work. Seismic data is used in conjunction with welllogging data, well core comparisons, geological mapping and surface outcrops to create a detailed map of the Earth’s subsurface at various depths. Husky’s seismic program is primarily 3D, which provides a threedimensional model of the subsurface. “We’re looking at areas where we have thermal and cold production, both to optimize existing fields and to assess potential for

new development,” said Guttormson. Doyle says 3D or 4D (3D redone annually) would allow a company like Husky to see what has changed year to year in areas with their steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) thermal operations. “SAGD uses steam to pressure the hydrocarbons to come out of the earth, but as the subsurface has cracks and different densities—you may need to move your steam from year to year to get the best results,” explained Doyle. Acquiring new seismic data involves scouting and mapping the area of interest, preparing the ground so personnel and low impact equipment can travel safely, and placing lines of receivers on the ground to record the sound waves generated by an energy source. Doyle says in the Lloydminster area, most of the energy sources seis-

mic companies use are mini-vibes or small dynamite charges. “You create vibrations (seismic waves) in order to bounce down and back up from different density layers in the earth that are picked up by listening devices called receivers,” said Doyle. He says 2D seismic is linear in which the energy source and receiver are on the same line. “It provides a limited picture of the subsurface,” he said. A 3D application puts sources and receivers on lines perpendicular to each other— more like a grid. When data from seismic waves is processed, an image of the subsurface formations is created, providing companies with valuable data on the potential of a particular area to yield oil or natural gas reserves, and assists in the selection of drilling locations.

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Lloyd an outdoorsy mecca in January GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Welcome to hunting and fishing heaven, also known as January in the Lloydminster area. Paradise kicks off this

month for outdoor types with the Gun and Outdoor Sportsman Show at the Servus Sports Centre from Jan. 18-19. Everlasting annual fun carries on with the Family

Wildlife and Awards Banqu et at t he Lloy d minst er Stockade Convention Centre on Jan. 25. Both events are sponsored by the Lloydminster & District Fish and Game Association, with automatic admittance guaranteed to 20013JJ0 those who buy tickets. General admission to the sportsman show is $10 with youth 12 and under free when accompanied by the adult. Banquet tickets can be purchased for $35 from Shep’s Sports and Wildside Outdoors, with youth nine and under free. It’s best to attend both since a hunting rifle door prize at the sportsman show will be drawn during the awards banquet. The winner must hold a possession and acquisition licence. The sportsman show is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the fish and game association. The awards banquet

is best known as a time and place for members to celebrate their fishing and hunting triumphs from the past year. “Those are the two events of the year that are the biggest ones,” said Larry Chambers, treasurer of the fish and game association. He says the banquet has been going on for at least 60 years and is expected to draw about 450 members and nonmembers as usual. Chambers attributes its popularity to the age-old “birds of a feather flock together” mentality. “It’s just the members I guess that have the same values and ideas about hunting and fishing and the outdoors,” he said, noting it’s more than just a banquet. “It’s a fundraiser as well, so we have silent auction items, we have a live auction and a raffle. There’s a lot of different ways we try to make some money from the banquet.” There will also be raffles and vendor displays. The banquet highlight is celebrating the category winners of big game, fish, birds

and photography contests including the youth archery component of hunting. “We’ve changed the program a little bit; we’re going to move that up in the program to go right after supper,” said Dwayne Davison, president of the association. “That way we can get everybody’s interest and the entertainer will be after that.” The entertainer will be Matt Gore, a comedian/magician who goes by the handle, “The Ginger Ninja,” who will take to the stage on a full stomach. “We put on a pretty good meal every year,” said Davison. “We’re going to have roast beef again and we’re going to have a little bit of wild meat there. We’ll have some moose and possibly some other stuff there.” Davison says they have been low in donations for wild meat for the last couple of years thinking the economy has something to do with that. Despite that, he said, “It will be a pretty good time.” That includes introducing and applauding the eight kids the association sent to camp this past year.

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Buzz on the Border City police beat

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Kitscoty RCMP investigate theft of vehicle – shots fired

n Jan. 13, at approximately 12:03 a.m., Kitscoty RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle theft north of Kitscoty at a rural residence. A victim was checking suspicious activity near a

relative’s residence and went inside. While inside a truck pulled into the driveway and a female suspect stole the victim’s SUV as it was still running in the driveway. The victim came out and a confrontation ensued. The victim then

proceeded to safety back into the residence when two shots were fired from the truck which hit the residence. No one was injured. Patrols were made in the area for the two vehicles but they were not immediately

located. The SUV was later found abandoned in Onion Lake, Saskatchewan. The truck, which was previously reported stolen from Dewberry, was found abandoned near Range Road 12 northeast of Kitscoty.

The female suspect is described as 5’6”, dark complexion with long black hair. Kitscoty RCMP continue to investigate and ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Kitscoty RCMP at 780-846-

2870. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Handgun, $10K seized during traffic investigation On Jan. 6, “F” Division Roving Traffic Unit, together with Saskatchewan Highway Patrol, were conducting enforcement on Highway 16 near Maidstone. A westbound vehicle was stopped under the Traffic Safety Act. As a result of the stop, a loaded handgun and approximately $10,000 in Cana-

dian currency was seized. The passenger, 24-year-old Mahdi Mahdi from Regina, Sask., was arrested and charged with: · Obstruction, · Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00 · Two counts of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking

· Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose · Carrying a Concealed Weapon · Possession of a firearm weapon with ammo without licence/ registration · Careless use of a Firearm · Possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized

· Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number · Possession of a firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle · Two counts of weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization Mahdi has been remanded into custody until Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. in Regina Provincial Court.

Cocaine confiscated during traffic stop On Jan. 7, “F” Division Roving Traffic Unit, together with Saskatchewan Highway Patrol, were conducting enforcement on Highway #16 near Maidstone. An eastbound vehicle was stopped for an equipment viola-

tion (a smashed windshield). As a result of a subsequent investigation, the vehicle was searched and 526 grams of cocaine were located inside. The driver, 55-year-old Karl Ericson from Prince George,

B.C., was arrested and charged with: · Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA He will appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on March 24 at 10 a.m.

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Letter to the editor S

o often in this day and age, we hear all the negative happenings. I would like to say, in the past five months we have seen so many positive acts of kindness when our daughter was admitted to the Lloydminster Hospital starting when her two youngest children went to buy her a few things for her in the hospital, however, when they got to the cashier with their purchases, they were short a few dollars. The man behind them obviously had been listening to them and knew why they were purchasing these items, so he offered to pay for everything, which they thanked him for his kindness, but said they could not accept his

offer, they would just have to put something back. The end results was this kind man told the cashier to put one of their items on his purchases and he would pay for it. The next day, the kids let their dog out in the back yard thinking someone was coming back to the house to let him in, however, everyone stayed at the hospital that night, and probably after the dog barked half the night, he found a hole in the fence and got away. Some kind lady eventually caught him and took him to the vet and paid for medication of the dog, then took him to the SPCA. My granddaughter was dev-

astated when she found out her dog was gone. She went to the SPCA and was overjoyed to find him there. As we do not know who these people were, we had no way of thanking them personally for what they did. We live in a caring community and have been shown so many acts of kindness – visits, phone calls, baking, flowers and gifts of cash. We want to thank all of you and want you to know how grateful we are to be part of this community and hope we can give back in the years to come. Yes, there are truly lots of good people in this world. - George and Mary Scotton

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: No worries on Blue Monday STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

There’s only a few sleeps left to go until the most depressing day of the year. That would be the so-called Blue Monday, typically the third Monday of the month. Circle Jan. 20 this year. The idea was first floated as part of a 2005 press release from holiday company Sky Travel, which claimed to have calculated the date using an equation. It was really a way to market vacations with the formula combining weather, debt, time since Christmas, motivation levels, the need to take action, and time since New Year’s resolutions were made.

In other words, Jan. 20 is the worst day of 2020 because Christmas fun has worn off, you’ve likely broken your New Year’s resolutions by now, plus it’s cold outside, and your post-holiday credit card statement has arrived. However, there are a million reasons for being depressed, including some biological ones, like seasonal affected disorder from shorter days. The long winter here in the west is probably one of the bigger bummers for many folks, but not for me. I watch a lot of HGTV programs featuring people shopping for vacation property in sunny lands and pity them. Oddly, there is rarely any mention of poisonous spiders, snakes,

sharks, skin cancer and hurricanes. That’s a long way from paradise for me with that nonsense to deal with. I’ll take a force five snow blizzard any day given the lively conversations and stories these “snow events” generate. Imagine the daily dinner talk during the Donner party for example! Going somewhere warm and sunny is a bummer because you have to come home and complain about the cold for hours on end while you’ve just gone broke. Call me crazy, but I like to go for a brisk walk around my block during the winter and less so during the summer since I cycle outdoors then. I also enjoy watching hockey on TV and

you can’t do that in the summer when golf is on every channel.

The message here is that Jan. 20 is what you make it. For me

it’s another day of living the dream—when’s lunch?

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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, non-competitive 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. 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.

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Please reserve before Tuesday morning at 780-875-4584. Everyone welcome. 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. JAN. 16-19 – HOCKEY DAY IN SASKATCHEWAN The Hockey Day in Saskatchewan event at Hillmond begins on Jan. 16 with a sledge hockey demonstration for Hillmond Central School students followed by a celebrity hockey game at the Redden Arena featuring Wade Redden and friends. On Jan. 17 a banquet showcasing special guests Redden, Tom Renney and Marty McSorley will take place at the Lloydminster Stockade. A cabaret will follow with performances by Jordyn Pollard and the Dirt Rich Band. Three games featuring the North Battleford midget AAA male and female teams as well as the junior A Battlefords North Stars take over the Redden Arena on Jan. 18. The final day of festivities on Jan. 19 includes a lineup of minor hockey games at Redden Arena. For tickets, visit Paradise Hill Farm Supply, Olive & Birch, Kat Salon, Relay Distributing or any arena board members. JAN. 16 –SPADES TOURNEY There will be a Spades Tournament on Jan. 16 at the Legacy Centre. Play begins at 10

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a.m. and cost is $10 to play and $10 for lunch. Everyone Welcome! Call Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info. JAN. 19 – MOOSE BREAKFAST There will be a Moose Breakfast on Jan. 19 at 5213 - 57 Street, Lloydminster, Alberta, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are $8 adults/$4 children 7-12, children 6 and under FREE. Come out for a good breakfast and bring a friend! JAN. 17 – FREE LEGAL CLINIC FREE Legal Advice Clinics by Community Legal Clinic, 441952 Avenue, Lloydminster, Jan. 17, March 21, May 16, July 18, Aug. 15, Oct.17 and Dec. 19, 2019. Call 1-587-789-0727 for eligibility and bookings. Watch our Facebook page. JAN. 23 – CRIBBAGE TOURNEY There will be a Cribbage Tournament on Jan. 23 at the Legacy Centre. Play begins at 10 a.m. and cost is $10 to play and $10 for lunch. Everyone Welcome! Call Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info. JAN. 24 – ROBBIE BURNS NITE The Edgerton & District Historical Society is sponsoring the 32nd annual Robbie Burns Nite on Friday, Jan. 24, at the Edgerton Ag Hall. A happy hour and silent auction is planned for 5:30 p.m. and supper is scheduled for 6 p.m. with Ceilidh to follow. The guest entertainer is Sheldon Frissell. Tickets are available at the Edgerton Village Office, 780-7553933, Toys and Treasures Wainwright, 780-842-3903, or at the door. Adult entry is $25, while children under 12 is $5. JAN. 26 – PANCAKE BREAKFAST There will be a pancake breakfast at the Legacy Centre

on Jan. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10/person ($5/12 yrs and under). Everyone Welcome! Call Legacy office for more info at 780-875-4584. JAN. 26 – JAMBOREE/DANCE There will be a Jamboree/ Dance at the Legacy Centre that starts at 1:30 p.m. All Musicians Welcome. Lunch provided. Cost is $12/person at the door. Everyone Welcome, for more info contact Legacy office at 780-875-4584. JAN. 28-MARCH 3 – QUIT SMOKING There is a free QuitCore Tobacco Cessation Group, offered by the Lloydminster Primary Care Network. Double your chances of quitting! Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. January 28-March 3. Call or email Heather at 780-874-0490/ heatherm@lloydpcn.ca for more information or to register. LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL - Registration Night for English Language Programs, Monday Jan. 21, 2020, 6:307:30 p.m., Community Services Building, Workshop Room, 4419 - 52 Ave. Fee: No Charge, Call 780-8755763 for any questions - Keyboarding, Wednesday Jan. 30, 2020, 6:308:30 p.m., Learn proper hand positioning to touch type to improve speed & accuracy, Fee: $40.00, Call 780-8755763 to register - Technology Series for Adults, 5 Wednesdays, Feb. 6-March 6, 2020, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fee: $125.00, Call 780875-5763 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 780-875-5763 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 - Beginner French 10 weeks, Thursdays, January 16 - March 19, 2020 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fee: $125.00 - Registration Night for English Language Programs, Tuesday January 21, 2020 6:30-7:30pm, Community Services Building, Workshop Room, 4419 - 52 Ave. Fee: No Charge, Call 780-8755763 for any questions - English Language Classes being offered: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 28 - April 2, 2020, 7:00-9:00pm, Fee: Free, Call 780-875-5763 to register - English Language Classes for Women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, January 29 April 1, 2020, 1:00-3:00pm, 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 780-8755763 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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Husky has more on its plate this winter than an ongoing seismic program in the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

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Spruce Lake East has started construction and last month was around 11 per cent complete, while Edam Central was about 3 per cent complete. We are also in the planning stages for Dee Valley 2.

Work is also underway at the Lloydminster Husky Upgrader to increase diesel capacity to 9,800 barrels per day from 6,000 bbls/day. The project is expected to be com-

File Photo pleted in the second quarter of 2020 as part of a six-week spring maintenance turnaround. “We are also progressing four new 10,000 bbls/day thermal projects in the region, with first oil at Spruce Lake Central anticipated midyear and production at Spruce Lake North

expected around the end of the year,” said Husky spokesperson Kim Guttormson. “Spruce Lake East has started construction and last month was around 11 per cent complete, while Edam Central was about 3 per cent complete. We are al so in th e p l anning stages for Dee Valley 2.”

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Seniors may offload community issues

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Ruby Trudel shows off a chart during her report on the Lloydminster Health Advisory Committee at the Jan. 7 meeting of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society. Looking on is director Len Pryor, left. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society may not have to do as much heavy lifting this year to bring about change on health-related issues for seniors. Their top action items include increasing ambulance services in the Border City and community planning for new long-term care beds at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre. The seniors’ advocacy group is hoping the revamped Lloydm i n s te r a nd D i s t ri c t Health Advisory Committee can carry the fight for issues affecting the whole community, not just seniors.

“We think some of the things that we’ve been working on could probably be better handled by this group,” said G rah am B ro w n , president of the Seniors Care Society. “Hopefully, we can take some of the issues like the ambulance and move it over there, because it’s a community issue and have them get some solutions for that.” City Council recently appointed Stephanie Munro, Jonathan Torresan, Wendy Plandowski and Paul Richer to the committee. They will join members in the surrounding communities, including the County of Vermilion River and RMs in Saskatchewan in advis-

ing where the future of healthcare in our city should be heading. “We have members of our organization that are on that group too,” said Brown, referring to Ruby Trudel and Dr. Raff Sayeed. Senior John Erkelens is a representative from Lloydminster on the East Yellowhead Health Advisory Council. The Seniors Care Society is hoping to help move the yardsticks forward on planning for new long-term care beds to replace the 55 beds from the vacant south and central wings of the Dr. Cooke centre slated for demolition. The construction of the 60-bed Lloydminster Continuing Care

Centre in 2016 added only five net long-term care beds to the city’s inventory. “We still have a shortage of about 45 beds that are needed now and it’s projected it’s going to be 145 beds in the next 10 to 15 years,” said Brown. “Those numbers have been established and agreed upon by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Alberta Health Services. Now it’s just a matter of working forward on a plan to start putting more long-term beds in this community.” He says it’s time now to get moving forward with that project and get some more planning done. “I think the other thing we would really like the community to understand is that we’re an advocacy group,” said Brown. “If there are any seniors that are being mistreated for any reason by the healthcare system, by housing or anything like that, we’re here to help.” Brown says they meet every Tuesday at noon at the Legacy Centre and are happy to learn if they can help out. The Seniors Care Society was founded in 2005 by individuals conce r ne d abou t t he quality of care of their

parents in long-term healthcare facilities. “We continue to keep pushing forward on the

long term beds. That’s something that’s going to be a concern for our group,” said Brown.

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Anniversary of Saskatchewanderer kicks off with blast from past MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The very successful Saskatchewanderer

program marks its 10th anniversary in 2020. To celebrate, social media followers will be

re-introduced to past Saskatchewanderers in what is being called the month of the Retro

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Wanderer. Ashlyn George, the 2015 Saskatchewanderer, kicked things off Jan. 10. On Jan. 17 and Jan. 24, the Saskatchewanderer social media channels will be taken over by two other past fan favourites. In early February, the new 2020 Saskatchewanderer, who will continue showcasing the province until the end of the year, will be offi-

cially announced. “The Saskatchewanderer program has been a very successful platform to feature our province as a great place to visit, live, play and work yearround,” said parks, culture and sport minister and minister responsible for tourism Gene Makowsky. “I look forward to hearing about what some of our previous

Wanderers are up to now and then following our 2020 Saskatchewanderer on his or her adventures.” Follow the Retro Wanderers in January and the 2020 Saskatchewanderer in February on Facebook (facebook.com/skwanderer), Twitter (@skwanderer), Instagram (@saskatchewanderer) or YouTube (youtube.com/user/ skwandererofficial).

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The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $250,000 to save students money on their textbook purchases. The innovative approach supports professors and instructors at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina to develop open textbooks and other open educational resources

for students. The initiative is expected to save current and future students at least $6.4 million with the resources developed so far. “We continue to invest in supports and affordability efforts that make a difference for post-secondary students,” said advanced education minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor. “Our province’s $1.25 million investment in the development of

open text books over the past five years is helping reduce costs for approximately 70,000 students. “This year marks the fifth consecutive year open textbook funding has been allocated to Saskatchewan’s three largest institutions. Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina each received a $83,000 grant for 2018-19.”

Thursday, January 16, 2020

A burning desire PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Why are human beings so captivated by fire? Specifically men, of course. Whether it be a campfire in the wilderness, tending a barbecue in the backyard, or nursing the perfect blaze within a wood-burning stove, it tends to fascinate them. Is it the thrill of creation? An ability to control one of the five elements of nature? Or is it the daredevil aspect of it; dancing with danger, as it were? Let’s look at two examples of such behaviour and draw our own conclusions. The first tale is of a fellow I once knew, who liked—nay—loved building campfires. A man for whom it had become an art form.

Dry leaves lay at the base, twigs arranged in teepee formation over top, sturdier branches over these and larger logs on the outside. Then, with a gleam in his eye and a match in his hand, he would urge it up into a roaring conflagration before poking it eagerly with further sticks, urging it higher, and higher, and HIGHER till the leaping flames of this raging inferno were licking the air 20 feet above us. (Slight exaggeration for effect). One day I visited this same man in his home. I recall sniffing the air as I waited on the threshold. Was that a trace of wood smoke I detected on the breeze? I pushed the thought aside as I heard him loudly call from within, “Come on through. I’m a bit tied up at the moment.” Strangely, the smell of smoke became stron-

ger as I opened the door and proceeded down the hallway. My steps quickened. Had a pan of grease gotten the better of him? Did a cake set fire in the oven? Was he battling some other form of kitchen blaze? The poor fellow! I imagined him sturdily standing alone against a rampant fire; struggling to beat it out with two damp tea towels and a saucepan of mushroom soup. (It could happen). Good grief! I galloped round the corner in fear for his life, and skidded to a halt. There he stood, fanning the flames of a mini campfire, built from a bristling bunch of toothpicks on the burner of his stove. A thin line of smoke rose into the air and through it he smiled sheepishly at me as he toasted an all-beef wiener over the hottest bit.

“Want one?” he asked. My next illustration is far more recent, but no less outlandish. It involves my husband, our wood stove (a blameless participant in this story) and an article of men’s clothing. On this bitterly cold night I reclined upon the sofa, reading. Suddenly an unpleasant, acrid smoke assailed my nostrils. It

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quickly grew worse and worse; forcing me to abandon my cozy spot and seek the clean air of my bedroom. But not before questioning Tom who had been fiddling with the fire. “Oh that?” he said unperturbed, kneeling in the ashes on our hearth. “It’s my socks.” “Your WHAT?” I asked incredulously.

“You burnt your socks? On purpose?” “Yeah. They’re brand new, but got holes the first wear, so I thought I’d get a little warmth from ‘em one way or the other.” I glanced beyond him to where a sizzling heap of polyester burned brightly in the flames. You be the judge. Follow Helen at myprairiewool.com

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WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

What an exciting announcement for Lloydminster folks as 1917 came to a close! An athletic association for youth was being organized by Mr. Innes, the public school principal and Mr. Lloyd Smith, his assistant who arranged “to get the boys together and

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appoint their officers.” At the organizing meeting, a governing board was established. This included enthusiastic community leaders who hoped the public would lend their support. The organization’s objective was to “assist in the physical, mental and moral development of the young people of the town.” They were determined to make this organization a success.

Three gentlemen, Messrs. C. Innes (committee), H. Huxley (president) and T. Westcombe (secretarytreasurer) were asked to draw up a Constitution for approval at the next meeting. Mr. T. Westcombe wrote in the Lloydminster Times that club scription cards would be printed. A committee of boys would canvas the community for donations to get the Lloydmin-

ster Recreation Club financially underway. He stated, “I sincerely hope that the town and village will respond as liberally as they can, and we have no desire to appeal to the public after the start is made, as the thing will become self-supporting.” In other words, they were very confident this club would financially support itself. The club headquarters was located at the Saskatchewan schoolhouse in the town of Lloydminster. As you may recall Lloydminster was initially designated as a town (Saskatchewan) and a village (Alberta) defined by the provincial border. This remained in effect until the devastating fire of 1929 which was the catalyst to amalgamate the two sides in 1930. Officers would be elected at the annual

meeting held every November. These officers included two honorary presidents, president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, reporter and a committee of captains or managers of different clubs involved with the organization. Regular evening meetings were held on the first Monday of each month. The school Principal would collect the monthly membership fees of 25 cents which were due at the first of each month. Clearly stated in the proposed constitution rules were penalties of the club. The board would severely deal with any member using inappropriate language or misconduct of any kind. Permission from the club captain was required “for leave of absence from any game or meeting of which he was a member.”

Strictly enforced was a suspension of members for non-payment of dues. Any destruction to property or the club’s interests by a member must be replaced by the offenders at their own expense. The safekeeping of the club’s equipment was looked after by the club’s mascots. Members attending a meeting or game must be present 15 minutes before the start time. Captains from their respective clubs must submit in writing any requisitions to the secretary for the board’s consideration. For our early pioneers, sports were a favourite pastime. It was inevitable a recreation blub was needed to oversee the many sports clubs forming. They also realized that one’s misdeeds had consequences. Sadly, this isn’t necessarily the case today.

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Rustlers band together for wildfire relief definitely a lot.” The Rustlers community heeded the call to support the men’s volleyball team in their Australian Wildfire Relief effort.

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College life can be difficult. A student, or studentathlete, must cope with increased studies, mature social interactions and, for some, a different environment far from home. However, moving to a new town, country or continent doesn’t diminish their longing to remain a productive piece of the original communities. Lakeland College Rustlers men’s volleyball team members Ryan van Oosterwijk and Matt Peck recently asked the people of Lloydminster to help those struggling through historic bushfires in their native Australia. They placed a small Tupperware container on a corner of the admissions table leading into their contest against the Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) Thunder at the Lakeland gym on Saturday night, hoping a few kind souls might drop in a donation of a dollar or two aimed toward disaster relief. Peck, a fourth-year outside for the Rustlers, said it is tough living across the world while hearing about the devastation from family and friends back home. He said their families aren’t directly affected being more urban than rural, but they do know a few people who have evacu-

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Rustlers men’s volleyball players Ryan van Oosterwijk, left, and Matt Peck raised funds for the Australian Wildfire Relief effort during their game against the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder on Saturday.

ated their homes and a couple of firefighters putting in long hours on the front lines. “Anything we can do to help out sort of feels kind of nice,” said Peck. “We’ve got a lot of friends who are helping out in a lot of ways back home. So, for us, we’ve got to contribute in any way possible to feel like we’re helping out our mates.” The bushfires in Australia, fuelled by record-breaking heat and months of severe

drought, have claimed the lives of at least 27 people, an estimated 1 billion animals and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes. The fires are affecting large swathes of land in eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales. “We didn’t have a goal to start,” said van Oosterwijk, a second-year outside and first-year starter, who came up with the idea of dedicating a Rustlers game to the

Red Cross Foundation in support of Australian people and wildlife affected by this season’s wildfires. “We just wanted to raise awareness and then to just also try to donate as much as we can. Being college students, it’s kind of hard to donate lots of money. But, the community of Lloydminster really helped out tonight. I don’t know the exact amount, but by looking at (the container) it’s

The basketball teams, including fellow Aussies Tayla Pipes and Tori Dugan, jeered the opposition from the stands, the women’s volle ybal l squ ad che e re d on their brothers following their three-set win versus the Thunder, and members of the soccer clubs worked the gate, contributed to on-court duties, and offered support from the sidelines. “The first two donations were $50 each and I was nearly in tears,” said Peck, shortly after helping the Rustlers gain the last point of their three-set win over the Thunder. “I couldn’t believe it. It was really heartwarming to see how many people contributed and how they really opened their hearts for us.”

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Bobcats stand pat at CJHL trade deadline JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster Bobcats are determined to win with the personnel already in place. “The rebuild wasn’t going to happen overnight,” said Bobcats head coach and general manager Nigel Dube. “We like the core that we have here that we’ll be able to grow around. As a general manager, you can’t just look at the last seven weeks of the regular season into the playoffs. You have to look at the longevity of the program for this

year and next.” The Bobcats (6-31-4) stood pat, for the most part, in the hours leading up to the Canadian Junior Hockey League deadline this past Friday. The team acquired 18-year-old defenceman Jordan Wood from the Okotoks Oilers on Jan. 6 for future considerations and shipped out 19-yearold rearguard Kaeden Tenkoppel to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Winkler Flyers for futures a couple of days later. Dube described

Wood as a d ef ens ive player that they felt was missing on the backend. He said the 2001born blueliner also fits into their young core. The club’s sole 1999born player, Chance Adrian, received interest from different teams in the AJHL and other leagues, noted Dube, but the feeling held that his leadership in the room and on the ice was too important for their young group to trade away. He added the majority of moves made were direct onefor-one or two-for-two

player trades and they weren’t willing to part with any of the great character they have for an unknown. “Our guys are going to get repetitions,” he said. “With 13 forwards, seven D and two goalies, a lot of it is going to be the internal growth and development within our dressing room over the next year. And, we’ve structured our practices in a different way to work on the development of skills while working on structure.” Dube said half of

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Lloydminster Inland Steel midget AAA Bobcats forward Brayden Oster skates past a Calgary Northstars defender at the Centennial Civic Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats lost 4-1 to the Northstars, but they’ll be looking to get back on track this weekend with a game against the SSAC Boston Pizza Athletics.

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their losses this season have come by one goal, and since the Christmas break, they’ve controlled the play and the shot clock. He said the message now is to work on scoring goals rather than just talking about the same things after each game starting with their contest against the Brooks Bandits (38-3-1) at the Centennial Civic Centre on Friday night.

“It’s a benchmark for our players to compete against that team,” said Dube. “It’s also family weekend for us. I think we have 18 of the 22 families coming to town and pretty much all of the billets will be around. It’s a big weekend for our guys to challenge themselves, go hard against Brooks and throw everything against them that we can.”

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Elite Steelers play for each other JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Emotions got the better of the Lloydminster Elite midget AA Steelers this past weekend. Riding in off their second tournament championship of the season, the Steelers (9-4-2) faltered dropping a 4-3 contest in extra time to the Peace Country Storm (7-81) at the Servus Sports Centre on Saturday. The girls battled back in a return engagement the next afternoon only to lose 2-1. Steelers captain Ali Macaulay said the Sto rm t e n d t o g et in their heads a little bit. She said they have to learn how to shut that out and play their own game. “We’ve just got to bear down and bury our chances,” said Macaulay, who lines up on defence for the Steelers. “Yesterday, we were doing the lit-

tle things right. And, today, we just weren’t lucky with the puck.” Macaulay noted they distributed play really well in the Prince Albert Foxes tournament during the opening weekend of January. She said they found open areas on the ice, their goaltending tandem of Tiana Stafford and Kamden Rochford were solid and everyone worked as a team to win the championship. “Everybody is so close on our team, just wants to play for each other, go to provincials and exceed where we can,” she said. “So, everybody has each other’s backs.” Kevin Lane, head coach of the Steelers, said the girls also won a tournament at Williams Lake, B.C., in November, plus earned second and sixth place finishes in High River and Calgary, respectively, dur-

Lloydminster Elite Steelers captain Ali Macaulay fires a shot on the Storm net.

ing the preseason. He said they draw from a large area around Lloydminster dressing girls from as far away as Bonnyville, Paradise Valley, Marwayne and Vermilion who all commute back and forth for practices and games to wear the Steelers emblem.

“The girls generally work hard and they get along with each other,” said Lane. “There is a lot of chemistry. They’re one of those teams where if they play well, they played well as a team. And, if they don’t play well, it’s usually a whole group that doesn’t succeed.

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Our philosophy is we give everybody opportunities to play and everybody plays a lot.” Macaulay, who makes the one-anda-half hour trek from Bonnyville for practices twice a week, said any sacrifice for hockey is worth it. She said they all want to be better

players and do everything possible to earn the Steelers an Alberta banner. “During the second half (of the season), in practices where it really matters, we’ll work on the little things,” said Macaulay. “And, once again, we’ll just play for each other.”

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Steelers enter exam break with a victory JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Lloydminster PWM midget AAA Steelers centre Ryann Welch is on the scoresheet, but she’s still waiting to hear her name called over the speakers. The Steelers (9-9-2) beat the Calgary Fire 2-1 at the Servus Sports Centre on Saturday afternoon. The winning marker, scored in the last minute of the second period on a goalline shot off a backboard rebound, was initially credited to Steelers rookie centre Lana Duriez despite her objections. “Me and Bryn (Pollard) had some pretty nice passes back and forth, but I think Ryann scored it,” said Duriez, who has three goals and six points this campaign. “They just thought it was me. But, I did get an assist.” The Fire (9-9-1) played

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Steelers left wing Bryn Pollard fights for the puck at the top of the blue paint.

hungry in the opening moments of the game reining the Steelers into their own end. Sarah Gaiser had a good chance early to put the visitors ahead, but the quick

pad of Misty Rey kept the game tied. Jadynn Morden went to work in the offensive zone a few minutes later winning a puck battle behind the net 20013PS0 20013PS1

before wrapping it through the crease for a tap-in by Kori Paterson. The Fire’s Megan Yakiwchuk tied the game midway through the second frame on a tricky shot from

the top of the circle, which put the only blemish on Rey’s solid day between the pipes. “I gave (my defence) some tips in the first that I couldn’t see the puck,” said Rey, shortly after picking up her fourth win of the season. “And, they answered. They moved people out front. It was great.” Rey said earning this victory before the exam break should boost them up a bit as they head into the final month-and-a-half of the regular season. She said they’re playing well, but a lot of work is still left to do. “We’re at a pretty good place right now,” added Duriez. “But, we need to keep working hard to get higher in the league. We need to keep working hard on those tough teams, like St. Albert and Edmonton, to make our way to the Esso Cup.”

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Archers shoot 3-D targets GEOFF LEE WRITER

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Marsden’s Erin McGladdery, a professional archer, took part in the annual indoor 3-D shoot hosted by Lloydminster & Area Archers Association at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds Jan. 11-12.

You can watch a Robin Hood movie on TV or aspire to be your own legendary bowman. The latter motivated about 200 archers of all ages from Western Canada to compete for prizes at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds this past weekend. The event was the annual 3-D indoor shoot of the Lloydminster and Area Archers Association. “We’re one of the bigger events,” said Dwayne Davison, a director of the association and a past president. He says it brings a lot of people and business to the city each year. Monty Moore, an adult archer from Bonnyville, has been coming to the event for the past six or seven years and he loves every minute of it. “It’s always a great time, I know lots of people in Lloyd,” said Moore, who is a member of the Beaver River Fish and Game Association. “It’s just the camaraderie and the ability to come and shoot your bow and have some fun.”

Davison thinks what makes it such a popular event is having a good target set. “We’ve got some experienced people to give you some tough shots. A lot of people thrive on that competition with themselves,” he said. He says angled quartering shots and that type of thing make the bullseye a smaller target than when it’s straight on. The targets range from little critters like rabbits to big critters like elk, with everyone competing in age groups over the twoday event. “You shoot two targets at each station with one arrow per target with a scoring system on the 3-D target so it goes from 11 to five if you just hit the animal. If you miss you get the big zero,” explained Davison. The event is based on total scoring with two rounds of competition on Saturday and one on Sunday. “We’ve got a ton of prizes from local businesses, it’s just awesome support again. There’s some fantastic shooters here,” said

Davison. Denham Chrysler sponsored the adult grande prix with $1,000 in prize money, including $500 to the first place winner. About 40-50 shooters were expected to compete in a process of elimination. “There is also a traditional bow competition and a youth grande prix,” said Davison. The weekend competition included association member and 3-D world champion, Erin McGladdery from Marsden, with her compound bow at the ready. On the novice end of the scale was 13-yearold Ryan Simons from Regina, who shared some of the secrets of the trade shooting using a compound bow. “The key is to have patience and take your time and don’t get down on yourself if you get a bad shot—just put it in the past and make sure you always practice,” he said. “You gotta know how to guess your yardage unless you are shooting known (distances) which I know is get ting a lot more popular lately.”

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USask researchers awarded $8M for sustainable future MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Thirty University of Saskatchewan (USask) crop research projects have been awarded a total of more than $8 million through Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Development Fund (ADF), a program jointly supported by the federal and provincial governments and supplemented by industry partners. “This major funding commitment from our partners will address critically important crop challenges to help create a prosperous and sustainable future for Saskatchewan producers and communities, while helping to strengthen Canada’s agricultural sector and feed a hungry world,” said USask VicePresident, Research, Karen Chad.

The ADF program is supported through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year $388 million investment by the federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture. Major projects announced Jan. 14 involving USask researchers include: • Improving disease resistance in crops: $1.34 million awarded to USask pulse crop researcher Sabine Banniza for four projects aimed at improving resistance to root rot in peas, chickpeas, and lentils, and to blossom blight in coriander and caraway. • Extending the growing season by developing early-sowing, fastgerminating seeds: More than $600,000

awarded to Canada Excellence Research Chair in Global Food Security Leon Kochian, a USask plant scientist and associate director of the Global Institute for Food Security, to develop canola and soybean varieties that grow quickly into robust plants with strong roots despite a short, cold growing season. The aim is to reduce crop risks when seeds are sown in the cold soils of May. • Improving wheat breeding and production: $1 million contributed by the Saskatchewan government towards an $11.2 million project led by USask wheat breeder Curtis Pozniak and Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) molecular geneticist Sylvie Cloutier. The

project, announced last Ju ly by Ge nome Canada and partners and administered by Genome Prairie, aims to develop disease-resis-

tant, higher-yield commercial wheat using cutting-edge genomics that borrow genetic variation from wild varieties.

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• Identifying potato varieties that reduce environmental impact and cost: USask plant scientist Kate Congreves will test modern potato cultivars for improved nitrogen and phosphorous efficiency. Potatoes are the single most important vegetable crop in Canada and comprise a third of all vegetable income for farmers nationally. By identifying the best potato varieties to grow in Saskatchewan, farmers can boost yields, increasing revenue, and reduce fertilizer use, decreasing costs and improving soil quality. • Turning haskap and Saskatoon berries into anti-oxidant-rich nutritional supplements: USask food scientist Nicholas Low will ident if y phenolics—compounds known to have anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties—in the pulp of Saskatchewan-grown

and bred haskap berries. The phenolics have many potential commercial applications, ranging from health supplements, to food additives and colorants, to fighting cancer. • Using pulse proteins to replace animal products in the beverage industry: USask food research Supratim Ghosh will study new ways to extract proteins from pulses for use as beverage industry additives. Using plant proteins can improve digestibility and shelf-life for beverages. Ghosh’s proposed method could reduce both environmental impact and cost. • Adding value to Saskatchewan’s lentils, peas and oats: USask protein researcher Mike Nickerson will develop new meat alternatives by fermenting a combination of lentils, peas and oats. Tempeh, a protein-rich and cake-like food traditionally made from fer-

mented soybeans, lacks some essential amino acids. Blending pulses with oats shows promise in creating a “complete” protein that is not only high in protein and fiber, gluten- and soy-free, but also tasty and commercially competitive. Industry funding for projects involving USask is provided by a wide range of supportive organizations and agencies including Weste rn Gra i ns Re se a rc h Foundation, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission, Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, Genome Canada, Alberta Wheat Development Commission, and the Manitoba Wheat Development Commission.

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The government is continuing its efforts to cut red tape, making Saskatchewan more attractive for smalland medium-sized businesses. As one of the first redtape reduction initiatives of the new year, Saskatchewan is raising threshold amounts for businesses that file returns for the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), Liquor Consumption Tax (LCT), and Beverage Container Program. In addition, due dates

for electronic filers are being extended. “These changes will make tax filings easier for Saskatchewan businesses and reduce their administrative costs,” Red Tape Reduction Committee Chair Gene Makowsky said on behalf of Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. “The changes also provide more incentive for businesses to switch to electronic filing.” Effective April 1: - the threshold for annual filing of PST, LCT, and beverage container returns will

increase to $4,800 (from $3,600); - the threshold for quarterly filing will increase to a range of $4,800 to $12,000 (from $3,600 to $7,200); and - the threshold for monthly filing will increase to $12,000 (from $7,200). Once the changes take effect, more than 4,600 Saskatchewan businesses will be able to file their returns less

frequently. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased with the changes. “Red tape at all levels of government continues to be a top concern of business owners in Saskatchewan and across Canada,” CFIB Vice-President (Western Canada and Agri-business) Marilyn BraunPollon said. “The Saskatchewan Govern-

ment has taken major strides to reduce red tape in recent years, and we applaud these latest measures to make things easier for business owners in the province.” Beginning with the April 2020 tax return, due dates for PST, Liquor Tax and the beverage container program will be extended from the 20th to the last of the month for businesses that file and pay electronically. Busi-

nesses that file on paper will continue to have a due date of the 20th of the month following the end of the reporting period. Businesses are encouraged to sign up for Saskatchewan eTax Services (SETS) at www. sets.saskatchewan.ca. “The due date extension gives businesses more time to collect and complete their returns, and aligns due dates with the federal GST,” Makowsky said.

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