LMA explores longawaiting science exhibit

Space and science enthusiasts of all ages are over the moon with the Health and Space: Daring to Explore exhibit, currently on display at the Lloydminster Museum + Archives.

“This exhibit, Health and Space: Daring to Explore, is about the intersection between health, so how we get and stay healthy, and how we do that in space,” said Holly Durawa, collections coordinator at the Lloydminster Museum + Archives.

“So, how do astronauts get healthy to go to space, when they’re up there, how do they stay healthy in isolation, and when they come back down, how do they get back to normal ‘earth healthy?’”

Other aspects of space travel explored in the exhibit are variable gravity and radiation.

Durawa also explained bringing this specific exhibit to the museum has been years in the making.

“I booked (this exhibit) during COVID and then cancelled it because there’s a lot of touch buttons in here,” she said.

“I’m pumped we could bring it back post-COVID and we haven’t had a science exhibit in a while. I’m so excited to get something in for the science people and the wannabe astronauts in town.”

The exhibit is on loan from the Ingenium Group of Institutions in Ottawa – Canada’s Museum of Science and Innovation, in collaboration with the Cana - dian Space Agency

“They provided all the work and all of the lovely research, and we set it up and brought it to the people here,” she said.

The exhibit will be on display until April 16 and is included in general admission at the museum. Adults

- $7.50, students (1317) - $6, seniors (60+)

- $5.25, youth (6-12)$5, preschool (3-5) - $3 and kids under 2 are free.

“There’s some really cool videos and interactive games on video screens, which are good for people of all ages,” said Durawa.

“There’s also some fun interacts where you stick your head in a spinning portal and get a little dizzy, just like an astronaut would when there’s no gravity or up or down.”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Square Dancing Introduction

NEW LOCATION!

Intro to square dancing will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City Church, 511549 Street. Walk to the beat of music by following simple instructions from the caller. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear whatever is comfortable. First evening is FREE!

Bingo at the Moose

The Moose Lodge, located at 5213-57 Street, Lloydminster, hosts bingo nights every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. The Moose also hosts crib tournaments every second Sunday of the month. Start time is 10 a.m. The cost to play is $10 and lunch is $12.

Cribbage Doubles

Tourney

The Legacy Centre is hosting a Cribbage doubles tournament on Jan.

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

26, so bring a partner. Play begins at 10 a.m. The cost to play is $10/ person, lunch is available for $12. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-8754584 for more info.

Winter Runderland 5km/10km

The Lloydminster Runners club is hosting its first winter race on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Bud Miller All Seasons Park. The race starts at 10 a.m. at the PSM Building.

Pancake Breakfast

The Legacy Centre is hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 - 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 29. The cost is $12/person ($6/12 years and under), everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info.

Cribbage Doubles

The Dewberry Senior Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on Jan. 28. Register just after 10 a.m. and play begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $25/person, $10 fees plus $15 for lunch. Bring your partner, everyone welcome! Call Maxine at 780-847228 or Mary Ann at 780-847-2287 for more information.

Bubble Hockey Tournament

The Canadian Brewhouse is hosting a bubble hockey tournament on Jan. 28. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and play starts at

SAINT SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICE

January 29th Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Service Time 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

Rev Gary Stobbs - Deacon 5422 50 Avenue – Hwy 17 N (Chapel at Creech’s) 306.825.0481

Come Worship With Us Everyone Welcome

7 p.m. Enter your twoperson team for only $25 for your chance to win big prizes.

Luke McMaster at the Vic Juba

The Vic Juba Community Theatre and the Lloydminster Concert Series Association brings Luke McMaster to the stage on Feb. 1 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $40 for adults and $5 for students and are available online or at the Vic Juba box office.

Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys at the Vic Juba