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VOLUME 2 I ISSUE 28

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StartUp restarts in new location GEOFF LEE

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.................................. StartUp Lloydminster, which helps new and existing businesses grow, is living up to its name by opening in a new location. The doors opened at 4B 4010-50 Avenue next to Community Futures on Monday, with some touchups and unpacking to do before it’s business as usual. “So far, we’ve got a lot of setup to do to get organized, but for the most part, we’re move d in , ” s a id b u s in e s s coach Holly Andony on the first day. “We’ll be setting things up, getting things organized putting things in their place.” The relocation is in keeping with a decision by the City of Lloydminster to decommission the Community Services Building where the non-profit organization was located. “We were forced at that point to start looking for a new location,” said Andony. “We were able to find this sooner than we needed to be out of there, so we left early.” Andony describes the new space as bright and fresh. “It’s a good move for us and we’re excited,” she said. There will be a grand

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StartUp Lloydminster moved into their location next to Community Futures on Monday with lots of unpacking to do for Rhiannon Greening, office administrator, left, and Holly Andony, a business coach. StartUp helps entrepreneurs and existing businesses grow.

opening once all of the finishing touches are complete and the office is running smoothly again. The new location has lots of room and sitting space for clients to work in to get their businesses going and two soundproof phone booths for private calls. There are also two meeting rooms, one a little more formal than the other, and two

3D printers. In addition, there’s a coffee area and access to the Internet, phones and a printer. The new space adjoins their Community Futures partner with a shared interior door. “We partner with Community Futures on a lot of ventures and hope to continue to do that and possibly on

even more projects. It will be a very nice working partnership to be close by them,” said Andony. “It will be fantastic for our customers, for our clients to be right close, so we can make introductions face-toface as opposed to sending e-mail introductions.” Andony says they can open the door and take their clients directly over and intro-

duce them to the business analyst. She says StartUp helps entrepreneurs explore business ideas and develop business plans to turn a business idea into an actionable venture. “We can connect them to mentors and coaches and professionals in different fields to answer their questions for them,” explained Andony. StartUp Lloydminster also works with existing businesses. “We can help them develop a business plan; we can help them to connect to a patent lawyer, for example,” she said. Andony says the overall goal of the staff is to help individuals with their existing businesses or entrepreneurs with new business ideas to clarify the next steps and get moving in the right direction. The StartUp team includes ac t i ng e xe c u t i v e d i r e c t o r Glenys Reeves-Gibbs and administrative assistant Rhiannon Greening with entrepreneur-in-residence Wendy Plandowski. Kara Johnston, a technolo g y d e v e l o p m e nt a d v i s o r with Alberta Innovates also works within the space.

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Resolve to get fit at SSC

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Emma Travel, left, and Adrienne Christopherson, plan to take in some of the free fitness classes being offered this week at the Servus Sports Centre. The open house started on Jan. 6 and continues until Saturday morning. The two women work out regularly at the Servus centre. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Get fit and healthy or bust. That could be the motto of an eight-week fitness challenge that promotes fitness and healthy eating, with baseline fitness tests recorded for each participant to improve upon. It’s an annual challenge that kicks off at the Servus Sports Centre (SSC) on Jan. 13 with beginner and intermediate classes at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. “We always get good registration just by starting it off in the new year. People like that extra kick,” said Kate Russell, fitness specialist at SSC. “The competitive edge comes out and it helps keep them accountable for their new year’s resolution for an eightweek program.” Post assessment results to be taken during the final week of March 2-9 will be used to assess improvements from the program. The program will be a mix of strength training and aerobics training using the SSC gym facilities and the track for different workouts, which will be geared for total body fitness. Registration is now closed, but those who signed up are getting a fantastic deal according

to SSC fitness supervisor Haley Howland.

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The competitive edge comes out and it helps keep them accountable for the new year’s resolution for an eight-week program.

“For $150, you get a two-month gym membership, you get a workout program helping get to your goals—it’s specific to what you choose to do, as well as healthy eating information – all sorts of resources,” said Howland. Howland says they keep it fun with a team atmosphere of all for one and one for all. “You come in on a Monday night and you see the same people and you have accountability with each other,” she said. “You have the same goals, so you have a common interest, and you can make it as fun as you want.” There is also a wrapup party when staff reveal the name of the most successful candidate and handout post-program assessments to motivate everyone to continue

striving for fitness. “It’s very rewarding,” said Howland for SSC instructors and challenge participants to see the results. Meanwhile, people of all ages have a few days left to try out the free fitness classes open house at SSC that started on Jan. 6 and wraps up Saturday morning. The purpose of the open house is

to give people of all ages a chance to try new classes that they haven’t done before. “It’s just a nice opportunity for people to get back into a routine and figure out what works for them,” said Russell. She says the free classes also help with those new year resolutions and it encourages people to take on a routine that’s manageable. “If it’s free for them for the first week to figure out what times work, they are more likely to try it instead of signing up and being like, ‘I’m going to do it all’ and realizing they don’t know what time they need,” said Russell. Some of the remaining free morning, afternoon and evening classes are Zumba, Pure Strength, Spin and Heart & Hustle Bootcamp with fun being the common denominator. “They get the opportunity to join in with a bunch of people that may be starting at the same time, create new friendships and make them a more reason-

able goal if they have someone else that’s

new to the class,” said Russell.

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Oh boy! First baby of the year MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Benjamin Conrad Lavallee will go down in history as the first baby born at the Lloydminster Hospital in 2020. He was clocked into the world on Jan. 1 at 4:49 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 3 oz. The new year baby is the son of Shelby Stap-

ley and Jordan Lavallee of Lashburn. A statement from Saskatchewan Health Authority says everyone is doing fine. The family would like to say a special thank you to Benjamin’s grandparents, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff at the maternity ward of the Lloydminster Hospital for their support. The family is requesting their privacy.

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It’s a boy! Benjamin Conrad Lavallee is the first baby of 2020 born at the Lloydminster Hospital on Jan. 1 weighing 7 lbs 3 oz. His parents are Shelby Stapley and Jordan Lavallee from Lashburn.

Church RCMP lay charges in assault case Directory O n Dec. 27, 2019, Lloydminster RCMP responded to a complaint of a male who had been assaulted, requiring assistance. As a result of the initial investigation, a stolen vehicle was located and pursued by police. The vehicle was disabled and police took three people into custody with the assistance of members from Onion Lake detachment and Police Dog Services. An additional stolen vehicle in relation to this investigation was recovered after it purposely ran into a police vehicle before becoming disabled. A subsequent search warrant was executed on a residence in Lloydminster resulting in the arrest of a fourth person and the seizure of multiple firearms and controlled substances. The investigation by Lloydminster RCMP and outside units has led to the following charges: Austin Simmons (29) has been charged with: · Robbery with a firearm · Aggravated assault ·Assault with a weapon

· Unlawful confinement · Unlawful possession of a firearm · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose · Failure to comply with conditions of an Undertaking · Failure to comply with conditions of a Recognizance Kendall Cardinal (20) has been charged with: · Robbery with a firearm · Aggravated assault · Unlawful confinement · Operate a motor vehicle while prohibited · Failure to comply with conditions of a Recognizance Kiera Ochuschayo (19) has been charged with: · Robbery with a firearm · Aggravated assault · Unlawful confinement · Impersonation with intent In addition to the above, a male youth has been charged with: · Robbery with a firearm · Aggravated assault · Unlawful confinement · Failure to comply with a Probation Order

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Project Little Bear a wrap

Photo Courtesy of Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Judging by the appearance of Lilly’s Toy Room, Border City residents were in the spirit of giving prior to the holiday season. Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services’ (LSAS) Project Little Bear, which launched in mid-November and wrapped up just in time for Kris Kringle to make his annual rounds, brought the community together and helped young victims of sexual violence and abuse find comfort during tough times. “The Project Little Bear Campaign was a great success and exceeded our expectations for our first annual event,” said LSAS community relations coordinator Carly Pollard. “Lilly’s Toy Room

is overflowing with an impressive variety of great options for those accessing services through LSAS. The items collected through this campaign packed the shelves and these items await a new home with our clients of 2020.” The campaign was the brainchild of Paul Laberge and Associates. After walking from North Battleford to Lloydminster this past summer to raise awareness and funds for mental health, Laberge decided he wanted to continue to give back to the community by filling Lilly’s Toy Room with items LS AS g if t s t o kid d o s to help them feel comfortable in a time of need. “This initiative would not have been possible without Paul

approaching LSAS and inviting us to be a part of such a great vision,” said Pollard. “We are honoured to partner with Paul and continue to share his story and help support survivors along the way. We would also like to acknowledge Boundary Ford Motorsports, Safe-

way, Cliff Rose, Abbey Road Flowers, Synergy Credit Union, Winners, Home Sense, Coldwell Banker City Side Realty, and Home Hardware for their support being locations for receiving donations from our great community.” Project Little Bear will continue to run on an annual basis during Child Abuse Awareness Month in October, with the hope community members will continue to donate LSAS’ most needed items. “Throughout the year we are always in need of blankets, leggings for adult females as well as journals,” said Pollard. For more information on LSAS, the work they do, or to donate, contact the centre at 306-825-8255.

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Mount Joy dealt a rain check

GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Mount Joy Snow Resort is expected to open for the season this weekend, a week later than expected due to less than ideal weather conditions for snowmaking. Resort president, Ray Tatro, says snowmaking is taking place this week for a Jan. 11 opening thanks to colder temperatures and lower humidity levels. A warm spell also delayed last year’s opener by a week. “Last year it was plus temperatures, then boom, in February it went to -30 C,” he said. Tatro says there wasn’t enough snow at the bottom of the hill last week to open on Jan. 4, citing high humidity and temperature factors. He says the humidity was 97 per cent as

late as Jan. 2 and the dew point was too high to make snow, which began over the holidays. The dew point is the temperature at which water will start to condense out of the air. “I thought we were going to be alright and then the weather got warm and humid—it won’t make snow if the air is too humid,” said Tatro, noting the top of the hill is fine. “So we’re set up when the temperature drops to make more snow and we are ready for Jan. 11.” Tatro says a lot of skiers and snowboarders who got new gear for Christmas are chomping at the bit to hit the slopes. “They want to try it out and mom is tired of the kids yelling at each other in the house, and they need to get out of the house and get some fresh air,” said Tatro.

“We’ve had lots of feedback, people want it for sure. We get lots of calls when we’re there working and lots of queries on Facebook and our website.” The delayed opening comes with a silver lining as their old groomer was patched up at Titanium Energy Services. The main issue with it was hydraulic leaks. “We thought we’d spend some money on it with some hoses and seals. We had a cracked steel line and we had all that repaired along with new tires and wipers. We keep it for a backup,” said Tatro. A replacement for the 40-year-old groomer is on the resort’s longterm wish list. For the third year in a row, grooming is being taken care of by a machine owned by Brian Davies, a senior landman with Husky Energy in Lloydmin-

ster, and his brother Jim. They both worked for several years as groomers at Sunshine Village in Banff, with Brian volunteering his time at Mount Joy. “He charges us an hourly rate for it, which last year amounted to about $3,000. It’s professionally done. He really does a good job with what he has,” said Tatro. “Because he’s a Husky employee, they have a program whereby, if they volunteer hours, Husky comes up with a $1,000 grant and he accesses that for us.” The Davies brothers purchased the groomer a few years ago from the Edmonton Ski Club for seismic contract work. The machine was towed to Mount Joy on Dec. 29 and will stay there until the end of the season while Brian grooms the slopes every

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Volunteer Brian Davies was grooming the slopes at Mount Joy Snow Resort last Thursday to prepare the hill for an expected season-opener this Saturday. Davies is a senior surface landman at Husky Energy.

Friday. “He’ll go until 4 or 5 a.m. after he worked all day at Husky. He’s smiling the whole time he’s operating,” said Tatro. He says it was too bad he didn’t have enough snow for him to move around the base of the hill for an

early opening. Tatro says all the lifts have been inspected and the ski and snowboard school is ready to go. This season the resort has two new certified instructors and three fully qualified Canadian Ski Patrollers.

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Rotary club applauds TED GEOFF LEE

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.................................. No speaker, no problem. The Rotary Club of Lloydminster may have found a solution for cancelled scheduled speakers at its first lunch meeting of 2020 on Jan. 6. They rolled out a webbased TED presentation as Plan B that Rotarians took a shine to. “We’ve always tried to pride ourselves on having great speakers,” said Rotary Club president Stan Bugiera, noting

they range from special guests to vocationals for new members. “In this case, we had a last-minute cancellation which happens, and I think the TED talks are an awesome go-to because there’s all kinds of topics—motivational, inspirational stuff.” That was the case with a presentation on Monday called “Are We in Control of Own Decisions” by Dan Ariely, a behavioural economist at Duke University in New York. In the TED.com video

made in 2008, Ariely uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive research findings to show how we’re not as rational as we think when we make decisions. “It’s a new curve for us, hopefully we’ll do it again through the year,” said Bugiera following a favourable show of hands for the idea. Plan B won’t be needed when the next meeting takes place at Rolling Green Fairways on Jan. 13 with the topic being the Rotary

Employment Partnership to encourage companies to hire persons with intellectual disabilities. Kathy Jeffrey, manager of human resources with the Cou nt y of Ver milion River will talk about a current employee named Teagan who was hired in 2016 via the Rotary program. The Frank Devlyn award banner will be presented to the club at the meeting for their outstanding employment partnership record.

The award was created in honour of one of the past Rotary International president who put out a call for all Rotarians to look for opportunities for employment of persons with intellectual disabilities. In other news, Rotary club members raised approximately $3,600 from a Christmas auction to donate to the Salvation Army. “That was an in-house auction from members in the club, so I think for next year we’d like to look at expanding

it outside the club, so we’re not always hitting on our membership for these things,” said Bugiera. “We’re happy and proud to do that.” Bugiera starts off 2020 with seven months as the club president under his belt with hopes he can survive another five months. “We already have the directors for the upcoming year; they will have to pick the board for 2021. That happens in June,” he said.

Government of Sask reminds public to pass snowplows safely MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Be Aware, Pass with Care Each winter, snowplows in Saskatchewan are involved in collisions with drivers. However, the majority of these collisions can be avoided by being aware and passing with care. “Our snowplow operators are out working, often in

poor weather, to provide safe roads for travellers in Saskatchewan,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “At times, our snowplows encounter others on the road that are travelling at speeds or passing in ways that make working conditions risky. We simply ask: be aware, pass with care.” In recent years, the Gov-

ernment of Saskatchewan implemented clear laws to improve snowplow safety, which allows drivers to pass a moving snowplow when safe. Like any other emergency vehicle or tow truck, travellers must slow to 60 kilometres per hour when passing any highway equipment when warning lights are operating. Snowplow operator Wendy

Koslowski was involved in a serious collision in January of 2019. She was forced off work for several months and the recovery continues. The incident has impacted Wendy and her family. “It snowed and I was hit from behind and when the car hit me - I hit the brakes and it came back on me,” Ministry of Highways and

Inf r a str u c tu r e Sno w p l o w Operator Wendy Koslowski said. “I was hurt pretty good. I was unable to pick up my daughter because of my shoulder.” Provincial snow plows have flashing amber and blue lights. They use their blue lights when plowing, salting or sanding to increase visibility.

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Well bred bulls set for auction GEOFF LEE

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.................................. M.C. Quantock Livestock Corporation in the Lloydminster area is ready to beef up the Canadian cattle market with a fresh supply of bulls. Their 2020 bull sale will take place at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds at noon on Jan. 25 with the usual eight bull lines. “It’s the first bull sale of the season and we’ll bring you 425 of the best two-year-old bulls you’re going to find all spring,” said Quantock’s owner and breeder Mac Creech in his promotional sales video. The sale will include 75 Red Angus, 95 Super Baldies, 75 Black Super Baldies, 75 Black Angus, 50 Herefords and H-2s, 35 Super Guppies and 50 Charolais. Creech is a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) who has been breeding bulls since

New insurance rules now in force

File Photo 1969 and reveals some tricks of the genetics trade in his new sales video. “The challenge in cattle breeding is to jam as much performance and poundage and convenience into a moderate birth weight and moderate frame size that you can,” said Creech. “Anyone can breed bigger and bigger cattle; the critical thing is to make ‘em convenient, make ‘em heavy, make ‘em easy born—make

‘em easy fleshing.” Creech says his bulls spend their summer on grass and get supplemented in the late summer but they spend 35 days in the bull lot which keep them in top form. “You can see they’re showing a lot of condition because they are easy fleshing, easy keep genetics,” said Creech. This year’s 80-page bull book and video are available on Quantock’s website.

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The Government of Saskatchewan officially proclaimed The Insurance Act on Jan. 1. The new Act modernizes legislation, allowing Saskatchewan’s marketplace to deal with new and emerging issues in the rapidly changing insurance industry. “These changes better reflect what is going on in the industry,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “We had extensive consultations with industry associations, insurers and agents and have developed legislation that is flexible and modern, and enhances consumer protection.” The new Saskatchewan insurance legis-

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These changes better reflect what is going on in the industry.

lation: - incorporates new licensing and supervision requirements; - introduces separate licensing categories for managing general agents and third-party administrators; - expands the restricted insurance agents licensing regime to permit the sale of insurance together with the sale of certain products or services (e.g. car rental comp a ni e s o r i nsu r a nc e for portable electronic goods); - outlines market

conduct standards, introduces new fair practice provisions, and identifies unfair practices in order to protect consumers; - describes new complaint handling provisions, including a requirement to let consumers know about where they can take complaints and disputes such as to an ombud service or the Superintendent; and - moves toward further harmonization with other Canadian jurisdictions, primarily Alberta. For more information about The Insurance Act visit https:// fcaa.gov.sk.ca/regulated-businesses-persons/businesses/insurance-companies/regulations-for-licensedinsurers.

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Severe vaping illness reported in Alberta

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Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has confirmed the province’s first case of severe vaping-associated lung illness. This fall, the Publ i c H ea lt h A g e nc y of

Canada alerted provincial health officials and asked them to report any probable and confirmed cases as part of the national investigation underway. “We are actively monito ring th e situatio n in Alberta and work-

ing with health officials across Canada to share information and better understand this illness,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health. “I want to remind all Albertans that vaping has health risks, and

the only way to completely avoid these risks is by not vaping.” In September, Dr. Hinshaw named the severe vaping-associated lung illness a notifiable condition under the Public Health Act, requiring Alberta physicians to report potential cases to public health officials. All adverse events have since been investigated using the case definition being used across Canada. The Alberta case marks the 15th vapingassociated lung illness reported in the country, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The patient has received treatment and is recovering at home. To protect patient confidentiality, additional

Cutting red tape for service rigs MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Alberta is taking another step to streamline rules for oil well service rigs to get Albertans back to work. In June 2019, Alberta and Saskatchewan cut red tape for service rigs by replacing the annual commercial vehicle inspection program with an inspection every five years, and excluding service rigs from Safety Fitness Certificate requirements that apply to full-

time heavy truck drivers. Now, Alberta is partnering with the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) to take further action in cutting red tape by applying these same rules to service rig support vehicles, including equipment trucks, pump and tank trucks and crew trailers, otherwise known as dog houses. “Support vehicles work hand-in-hand with service rigs and spend

95 per cent of their time working on oil wells, not on the road,” said Minister of Transportation Ric McIver. “These changes will get service rigs where they need to be —working in the oilfield, not hung up on red tape and paperwork.” By removing rules meant for commercial transport vehicles rather than oilfield service and support vehicles, government is cutting red tape that has restricted

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details will not be publicly released. Public health officials continue to advise Albertans that vaping is not without risk and the long-term health impacts remain unknown. Anytime you breathe unknown substances into your lungs, it can have health impacts. Last fall, the Alberta government launched

a review of Alberta’s Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act exploring ways to better protect Albertans from the harms of tobacco, vaping, and tobacco-like products, including addressing the alarming rise in teen vaping. A final report is expected to be provided to the Minister of Health in the coming weeks.

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Leave it to Weaver Faith in humanity takes a hit, and restored EDITOR Taylor Weaver

First off, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope you and yours had a safe and fun holiday season. How did I spend my New Year’s Eve? Well for the first time in a while, I didn’t go to a bar for a night of fun. Quite the opposite, actually, as I enjoyed a quiet night in at a friend’s place. Fast forward to 8 a.m. New Year’s Day, when I drove home and parked my car on the street in front of my house, as my driveway was occupied. Now fast forward to roughly 9:30 a.m. when I went to grab something from my car and discovered someone had hit the front driver’s side and left some significant damage. Now, I’m sure it’s safe to say no one enjoys being the vic-

tim of a hit and run, but with it being the first day of a new year, it really just added insult to injury (in a matter of words). No note was left under my wiper blade with care, no knock on the door to say “I’m sorry.” Needless to say, I wasn’t a very happy camper, but after assessing the situation and with no bodily damage to me, I took the necessary steps. I mean, who doesn’t want to spend an hour at the RCMP detachment at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day? Since this happened in the morning after one of, if not the biggest party nights of the year, I can only assume someone thought they needed to get home in that exact moment and wasn’t even remotely capable of doing so safely ... or legally. With that said, I would like to throw out a sarcastic “thank you” to the driver who hit my car and helped me start the

year off by filing a police report. Now I’m not saying this incident completely crushed my hope that there are still decent people out there, but it didn’t help the argument. On Monday morning, however, all hope was restored when I went through the drivethru at Tim Hortons and heard the sentence “the car in front of you paid for your order.” This has never happened to me before, and I am sincerely grateful to the driver of a silver GMC Envoy who purchased my coffee and helped kick off my week with a smile on my face. I often sarcastically use the phrase “it’s the simple things,” but when you boil it down, that’s a fairly accurate statement. I guess I’m in the batter’s box and it’s my turn to pay it forward. Here’s to a happy and prosperous 2020 to all, and to all a good night.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Resolving to roar in 2020 STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Usually I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but I am resolving not to repeat the year of the bad luck injuries I had in 2019. I wrote about my litany of personal woes during the past year in my last column before the break only to suffer a mild concussion a w e e k b e f or e C h r is t m as after I bumped my head in

the pool! Now that I am almost recovered, I am resolving 2020 will be an injuryfree year with most of my health benefit credits untouched—minus a massage or two, a chiropractic tweak and a mandatory dental checkup! No casts or crutches please.

I am planning to take part in three bike races this year in Edmonton, Drayton Valley and Creston, B.C. and I need all my moving parts in working order. The nice thing about being nearly 71 is there are not many cyclists in my age group so I can finally flesh out my trophy case as the competition dies off so to speak!! This is the year I also resolve to hit it big in the lottery, but I don’t want to go public and end up

on that My Lottery Dream Home show with that creepy HGTV host who doesn’t wear socks or pay for his own coffee! Maybe if I just win $800,000 I can stay under the show’s radar and still live large. I also plan to never grow up and keeping watching the World Junior Hockey Championship. I jumped out of my skin on Sunday when we beat those evil Ruskies for the gold medal. Bronze is garbage.

If none of this works out, I may take up darts which is all the rage in the UK. Who knew you could be treated as some kind of conquering Roman general for flicking darts before your own drunken entourage. The downside is you have to be able to count, so I am thinking I might have better luck asking for a vowel to make it big on TV!!! Ma y be V anna w i l l tak e a shine to me eh? It’s shaping up to be a year worth writing about already!

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Letter to the editor: What is a Fair Deal? How do we get it?

remier Jason Kenney’s Fair Deal Panel is coming to Lloydminster on Jan. 13, at the Stockade Building 6:30 -8:30 p.m. The committee wants to hear Albertan’s thoughts on ‘What is a Fair Deal?’ and ‘How do we get a Fair Deal?’ The following two lines were in Premier Kenney’s mandate letter to the panel and they are seeking input to address these concerns: “Albertans have an unprecedented level of frustration with their place in the federation. Recent public opinion surveys suggest that as many

as one-third of Albertans support the concept of separating from the Canadian federation and that threequarters of Albertans understand or sympathize with this sentiment.” Many of the ideas they are seeking input on are contained in what has become known as the ‘Firewall Letter’ which was originally published Jan. 24, 2001. Kenney has asked the panel to seek your input on Alberta: collecting our own taxes, creating an Alberta Pension plan, a provincial police force, more involvement in international and First Nation treaty negotiations and a number of other issues.

These are all excellent ideas and they remind me of the old saying; The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and the next best time is today. My advice to the panel: Plant the tree! NOW! Our current situation requires, in fact demands, more urgent action. Dr. Jack Mintz, one of Alberta’s most respected economists, has said that when you study the ‘flight of capital’ from Alberta and Canada’s energy sector with a view to future government revenues, the decrease in revenues is ‘breathtaking.’ Consequently, if we want to stem

the outflow of capital and start the rebuilding of our energy sector and our province, our government must act quickly on a number of fronts which will be the subject of my presentation to the Fair Deal Panel. These include getting Canada or at least Alberta out of the Paris Agreement, ending our disproportionate contributions to Equalization, reducing the size and cost of our provincial government and controlling immigration into Alberta. Meet the Panel. Bring your friends and your suggestions! - Danny Hozack

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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 780-8710513. 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

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p.m. Lunch is available for $8. 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. 9 – FUN WITH NUMBERS Lloydminster Learning Council will be offering Fun With Numbers, Jan. 9 - Feb. 13, 2020, Families come together once a week for 6 weeks. A program for parents/caregivers of children (4-6 years) which uses stories, games and rhymes to develop numeracy skills in a fun and meaningful way. Free Call 780-875-5763 to register for classes. 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

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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 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

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

How do we change the world? PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Ever wonder what influence you’ll have had on the world by the time, as Shakespeare so eloquently said, “… we have shuffled off this mortal coil”? I think about it sometimes. In fact, not to be morbid, but I’ve even got a pretty good idea what will be said at my funeral. What better way to start off the new year than by considering one’s imminent death? Among other things, I hope to leave the children whose lives I touch at school, with an interest in writing and encourage them to use better words than “like” to punctuate sentences. In my opinion, the

use of the word like has reached epidemic proportions. Here are two examples: the first overheard between two teenagers, and the other straight from the lips of that celebrated hillbilly, Jed Clampett. Teen: “I was like, playing Nintendo like, all last night and it was like, awesome.” Irritating right? Now Jed: (That’s) “Like trying to poke a cat out from under a porch with a wet rope.” Jed Clampett not only knew how to use the word, but he also left us with a colourful image to boot. Lately, I was forced to ponder a legacy I’ve passed along unknowingly.

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One afternoon we piled into my SUV and I backed down the driveway at top speed, rather than turning it around sedately like some normal person might do. Nervously, they grabbed for the arm rests, and their eyes grew large as they twisted about to see where the heck we were going to end up.

One day Randon, a small, bright-eyed boy who r id es my school bus, peered over his seat to pose an irksome question to his older brother Carson, who sat behind me chatting. “Carson, where’s my toy? Where’s my toy? Where’s my toy? Where’s my …” Finally, the older boy rounded on him in great exasperation and barked, “I don’t bloody know, you varmint!” Initially, I accepted this mild expletive as mere coincidence. I mean, yes, I sup-

pose I do use the word bloody fairly often, but am I really responsible for this young man adding it to his vocabulary? And, I’m pretty sure folks other than Yosemite Sam call people varmints—right? Not just me? However, when Randon exclaimed crossly in response, “Lord love a duck!” and slumped backward on his seat with a sigh, I knew it was true. The oddball words I use sometimes rub off on the children in my care. Alternatively, I hope

driving tips I’ve given my offspring and others over the years will be r e me mbe r e d l o ng after I’ve gone on to that great highway in the sky. Specifically, advice on backing up. I enjoy backing vehicles up. I always challenge myself to put whatever I’m driving, whether it be a tractor-trailer unit, tandem axle truck, bus or passenger vehicle, exactly where I want it. This came in handy when I drove for Bulldog Corral Cleaning, but relatives visit-

ing from England this summer found it a bit alarming. One afternoon we piled into my SUV and I backed down the driveway at top speed, rather than turning it around sedately like some normal person might do. Nervously, they grabbed for the armre sts, a nd th e i r e y e s grew large as they twisted about to see where the heck we were going to end up. Which brings me back to the words I believe will be spoken as I’m lowered into God’s good earth many years hence. A few friends will doubtless gather after the service, sadly shake their heads and say, “Poor ole Helen. She wasn’t good for much, but by golly, she could back up a bus.” Join Helen online at myprairiewool.com

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Finding your purpose Thursday, January 9, 2020

WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

You can’t go wrong when you follow your own heart and gradually weave your life story. Whether it’s writing a number-one hit song, mastering a new skill for a career change or scoring the winning goal in overtime; we have to give ourselves permission to find our purpose. This driving purpose may change through the years or remain constant. Lloydminster and surrounding area have a

profound history of folks following their purpose. I recently had the pleasure of “ringing the bells” during the Salvation Army kettle drive in the holiday season. Folks from all walks of life and ages took the time to stop for a chat and place a monetary donation into the red kettle. No one judged the heartfelt amount given. Each knew their contribution would be of help to local folks in need.

As I visited and listened to their stories, many of which were heartbreaking, it reinforced something very important. It isn’t the amount we provide such as funds, time or giving of ourselves. Rather, it’s the quality and the fact we took the action of what we do with each of these. Stepping back from the lights we see in Lloydminster, there are folks that often remain unseen due to personal life choices and unfortunate circumstances. They may be huddling in entry ways trying to reap what warmth they can from a heat vent. They’re outside city

buildings looking away when folks approach as they try to remain invisible and yet crave personal contact. Some may present you with a smile, a quick hello and hold the door open as you enter a building. Within each one of these souls are a loss of hope and a sense of loss. These souls truly need encouragement and assistance to rediscover their life purpose. Through the years, it’s been said many times and in a variety of ways, that it takes a community to raise a child. It also takes a community to raise aware-

ness of these lost souls and restore their hope. Not all of them are on the street. Some are hidden behind walls they’ve slowly raised and others just got left behind in plain sight. Volunteers and service organizations are often the unsung heroes of any town or city. They selflessly do so much for others, many of whom they have or will never meet. Yet, they relentlessly fundraise, organize benefits, flip countless numbers of pancakes and provide assistance for others. They have a worthy purpose and willingly

lend a helping hand to others. Every story needs a hook to reel in the reader. Every community needs folks with a purpose which leads to action, progress and change. Th e su c c e ss i n o u r city is a direct result of folks following their purpose and fuelling this very spirit. Despite the cold weather and icy streets, the heart of each community isn’t frozen in time; rather, it is pulsating with initiative and action. Finding your purpose in life is well worth fighting for.

Streamlining rules for oil well service rigs for Albertans FROM PAGE 9

“Streamlining rules for service rig support vehicles is a welcome change that cuts red tape, gets Albertans back to work faster and makes our oil well service rigs more efficient,” said Grant Hunter, associate minister of Red Tape Reduction. “Thank you, minister McIver, for taking action and supporting changes that will benefit our oil and gas industry.” Service rigs will continue to follow all safety

standards and have robust safety checks in place, including valid permits for transport and operation, regular vehicle and equipment inspections and compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements. “On behalf of CAODC members, I would like to thank minister McIver for his support as this agreement will help get Albertans back to work on service rigs,” Mark Scholz, president and CEO, Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling

Contractors. Quick facts - Service rigs are large, heavy vehicles with mounted derricks that are used to service and maintain oil wells. - These changes are being made by permit through the government’s Memorandum of Agreement with the CAODC. - Government has had a Memorandum of Agreement with the CAODC since 1998 to support the operations of the service rig industry.

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Bobcats forwards Tyler Blocha, #11, and Ryder Kenyon, #23, battle for a loose puck in front of the Storm net.

Inland Steel Bobcats score last-minute win JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster Inland Steel midget AAA Bobcats have every reason to be confident. One week after ending the annual Mac’s Tournament with a 2-1 win over the top-ranked Okanagan Rockets, the Bobcats (11-10-3) enjoyed a triumphant return to the Centennial Civic Centre thanks to a 4-3 victory against the Grande Prairie Storm (14-9-1) on Saturday

evening. Bobcats right wing Jagger Firkus continued his torrid pace set at the Mac’s potting the team’s first goal versus the Storm and notching the winning marker on the power play with 1:21 remaining in the game. The Bobcats scored all four of their goals in the homecoming on the man-advantage. After Firkus’ gametying goal six minutes into the first, Matthew Swanson put his squad up 2-1 onetiming a nifty back pass from

captain Brayden Koch at the 12:51 mark. Ryder Kenyon extended the lead to 3-1 five minutes into the second depositing the puck into an open side. “We’ve got to capitalize on our chances and that’s what our power play did today,” said Kenyon. “We found the back of the net.” Kenyon noted the competition they faced at the Mac’s seemed level with what they normally face in the Alberta Midget Hockey League. He

said the opposing squads battled them hard, but they stood their ground recording a 1-1-2 record and walking away from the tournament on a winning note. “It was a great experience,” added Tyler Blocha, who lines up on left wing for the Bobcats. “It was a fun week to hang out with the boys and bring back a lot of good memories. The outcome wasn’t what we wanted, but it was a good experience.”

The win against the Storm marked the Bobcats first of four straight at home to start off their push toward the playoffs. The boys are welcoming the Calgary Northstars ( 7 - 10- 5 ) to th e Ci vi c th i s Saturday. “Going into our next game, we know we can beat teams higher (in the standings) than us,” said Blocha. “This win was definitely a big confidence booster for our team.”

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Saskatchewan presents another winter test SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

Everyone who grew up in an Eastern Canadian city, please raise your hand. I said hand, not finger. Now, like moi, you’re on the Prairies for some reason or another cursing the snow, wind and cold. The inevitable question that comes to mind, in a reoccurring fashion, is what am I doing here? For those who arrived after the summer had ended, please let me provide some light on the beauty that Saskatchewan, the great unknown of provinces, reveals after slipping off her bulky winter coat. Imagine it’s midJuly, the sun is shining and the temperature is hovering around 25 degrees. You’ve decided to drive Highway 16 until

reaching Saskatoon, move onto Hwy 11 to Regina and finally travel down Hwy 6 and 39 toward your final destination of Estevan and the southeastern corner of the Land of Living Skies. I wouldn’t recommend this eight-hour trek in any season other than the summer and, even then, be prepared to outrun a storm or two. Prairie storms are like the girl in that Northern Pikes song. They’re incredible to look at, but pay heed to the warnings of others about getting too close. As a reporter for the Davidson Leader, I watched an electrical storm light the vast nighttime Prairie sky from the comfort of my porch. I also went for a comfy Sunday afternoon stroll along the trails that circled the town, despite the

black clouds that hovered overhead, only to walk into the path of a tornado.

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Saskatchewan is a lot hillier than most out-ofprovince people think and there aren’t any real mountains below Prince Albert as far as I know.

It touched down in a field on the other side of the highway and I decided to stand there on the trail and watch. The funnel was grey, white and massive, yet I didn’t see any destruction coming from the golden canola crop that it was travelling through. A few moments later the winds around me suddenly and severely gained strength, so I hightailed it back

to the safety of an entranceway at the nearby school. The whole experience lasted about 30 seconds and inevitably got me in some tongue-in-cheek trouble with the editor because I hadn’t brought a camera along on the walk. Approaching that initial move to Saskatchewan, a girl I knew in my hometown of Ottawa told me it’s nothing but fields. She’s kind of right, but still failed to mention how beautiful they are. Driving down the highway, you’ll pass huge straight-cut patches of canola gold, pea green and mustard yellow crops stretching on to the horizon. The greatest views, in my humble opinion, are along Hwy 11 between Saskatoon and Regina where nary a tree presents obstruction. Saskatchewan is a

lot hillier than most out-of-province people think and there aren’t any real mountains below Prince Albert as far as I know. But, who needs mountains when you have clouds. They can stretch from east to west and north to south, look like Heaven or Hell and choose to either sit in the sky or rest on

the ground. My editor at the Leader caught me constantly looking up on a first-day walk around town and told me that I’d get used to it, but I still can’t seem to. The winters are harsh in this province, but remember that just might be Saskatchewan testing us to see if we like her enough to stick around.

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Royals get the best of Junior Steelers JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster Junior Steelers can play with the best bantam teams in the province, but they’re still lacking the belief needed to beat them. The Steelers (6-10) battled tooth-and-nail with the top-ranked S h e r w o o d P a r k Ro y als (15-0-1) through the opening 20 minutes and dominated the second period leading to a 3-1 advantage. But, the girls played not-tolose in the third instead of simply finishing off the Royals leading to a last-minute 4-3 defeat at the Centennial Civic Centre on Saturday. Mervin Mann, head coach of the Junior Steelers, said they were a bit sluggish and the hands weren’t there due to the Christmas holidays, but their effort was outstanding. He said the problem is

they suffered through a few bad breaks in the first half of the season and were maybe waiting for another one to happen. “That’s the second time,” said Mann. “We had them down three goals in the third (on Nov. 24) and they came back and tied it. So, I definitely think they’re a little bit in our heads. But, they’re good hockey players on that side. We knew it would be a battle right to the end.” Following a scoreless first period, Kalli Mannix got the Steelers on the board threeand-a-half minutes into the second slamming home a loose puck during a scramble in front. Steelers speedster Kenlee Hines wired her team’s second goal into a top corner off a break down the left side about two minutes later only to see the Roy-

Steelers wing Kalli Mannix rushes the puck up ice.

als’ Kennedy Pierson cut into the lead at the 13:17 mark. Emily Hourie got that one back late in the middle frame on a bouncing shot from the point that eluded Royals goalie Teegan Fedoruk. With the Steelers sitting back trying to hold onto the lead in the third, the Royals

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poured it on resulting in goals by Karli Kutschinski and Baili Tatum Isley. Steelers tender Shaye Thompson did her best to get the game into extra time, but a deep pass by Kutschinski to an open Brooklyn Dorash in the dying seconds thwarted the effort. Mann said they’re set up with a lot of home games in the second

Jamie Harkins Meridian Source half of the season giving the girls a chance to get some wins and gain a bit of confidence before the start of playoffs. He said it’s all about building up to March 19 to 22 when the Steelers host the Alberta Female Hockey League championships. “We’ll just continue on the process we’re on,” said Mann. “We need to score more

goals, which is difficult to do in female hockey, and we’re a bit offensively challenged as it is. So, we’ve got to find ways to manufacture some goals. And, when we score three, we’ve got to win. We scored three against Sherwood Park. That has to be a win and most nights it would be. We’ll continue on that and keep working away at it.”

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Fast, heavy hockey expected when North Stars play Hounds JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Hillmond hockey fans are being promised hard hits, breathtaking speed and intense inter-division action during the marquee match of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan. The Battlefords North Stars (32-6-2) will be looking to further their hold on first place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League when they take on the Notre Dame Hounds at the Hillmond Redden Arena on Jan. 18. The Hounds (15-20-3-1) are aiming to move into a more-secure playoff spot as well as avenge a doubling up by the North Stars shortly before Christmas. “The Battlefords North Stars are a really good team,” said Hounds head coach and general manager Phil Roy. “They’re ranked nationally. They’re top of our league. So, that’s the rivalry. You always want to compare to the best players and the best team. That’s an easy game to get up for.” The Hounds are a northsouth club that likes to play physical. Their strength between the pipes is 2000-

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The Battlefords North Stars will play the Notre Dame Hounds in a neutral-site SJHL game at the Redden Arena in Hillmond on Jan. 18.

born netminder Riley Kohonick who has compiled a .917 save percentage in 29 games this season. Roy noted the neutral-site game will be their fourth this

season with the prestigious sports academy hitting the road in an effort to promote their program, Saskatchewan hockey and the Athol Murray College of Notre

Dame’s 100th anniversary. He said the game in Hillmond should also give their kids a fun experience playing in a different type of rink than they usually see in

the SJHL. “Normally, we wouldn’t c o ns i d e r o u r s e l v e s r i v al s because of the distance between us,” said Brayden Klimosko, head coach and general manager of the North Stars. “We’re probably about four hours away from each other. But, being in the (same) division, it’s fueled that rivalry a little bit the last couple of years. They’re well coached and have got a great goaltender, so it’s never an easy game against the Hounds.” The North Stars are skating circles around the opposition this season. They’re led by former Lloydminster Bobcats forward Rylan Nivon who has tallied 31 assists and 41 points through 38 games. “Fans are going to see two different styles of hockey teams playing against each other, but it’s going to be a fast-paced heavy game where every inch of ice is going to be battled for,” said Roy. “It counts in the league standings, so it’ll be two teams that want to win.”

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Bobcats centre Chad MacLean moves the puck out of the defensive zone.

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Score doesn’t indicate the play JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Sometimes the game of hockey sucks. The Lloydminster Bobcats (6-29-3) outshot, outworked and

outplayed the Camrose Kodiaks (20-163) at the Centennial Civic Centre on Friday night only to lose 4-3. The Kodiaks scored the tying and winning goals

on a couple of power plays late in the third period. Nigel Dube, head coach and general manager of the Bobcats, said a turnover at

the offensive blueline leading to the first call against and an errant high stick that resulted in the second didn’t need to be taken. He said they gave the Kodiaks chances late in the game instead of continuing to work them down in the offensive zone. “There are different parts of it too,” said Dube. “Our pen-

alty kill, and we talked to the D men who were out there, we had three guys going and one guy misses his assignment. It gave them hope and gave them opportunity. It’s just those fine details in January that are huge.” The Bobcats controlled the play from the get-go showcased by the forward line of Ty Mosimann, Chance Adrian and Mack Stewart teaming up for a tic-tac-toe play two minutes in that the latter would have finished from in close if not for an outstanding glove save by Kodiaks goalie Cole Tisdale. The line capitalized on their next shift with Mosimann finding the top corner glove side seconds after an offensive zone faceoff win by Adrian. The trio had a great shift again halfway through the first hemming the Kodiaks in their own end, but a quick transition the other way coupled with a goal Bobcats netminder Josh Dias would like to have back tied the game at one. Kodiaks forward Callum Gau took the air out of the building at the 13:07 mark slamming home a bounce off the end boards. Despite the setback,

the Bobcats regained their composure in the middle frame once again taking the play to the Kodiaks. Stewart notched the equalizer 11 minutes into the period stealing the puck at the hashmarks before deking to his backhand while alone in front. Bobcats rookie forward Jared Miller then put his team up 3-2 midway through the third by picking off a clearing attempt at the blueline, turning toward the middle and firing the puck into a low corner. Lane Brockhoff scored the tying marker on a shot through traffic about a minute later, which was followed by Connor Brock’s winner on a deflection in front with five minutes remaining. Dube said the boys played the right w ay d o u bl i ng u p th e Kodiaks on the shot clock. He said they just have to keep working on burying their chances. “We need to find some secondary scoring throughout our lineup,” said Dube. “Jared Miller got his first goal tonight, which is huge. We have to continue to find ways to put it behind them.”

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Agriculture

CLS launches nation-wide educational science project MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Canadian Light Source (CLS) has launched a unique initiative that creates opportunities for school students across the country to be directly involved in a national research project: children across the country can participate in a free, nation-wide science project to learn the secrets trees can tell about their communities. The Trans-Canadian Research and Environmental Education (TREE) program involves the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and the Mistik Askiwin Dendrochronology Laboratory (MAD Lab), both located at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), in a study of how the environment affects trembling aspen trees. By combining CLS techniques for chemical analysis and MAD

Lab expertise in the science of tree rings, TREE aims to paint a detailed picture of how trembling aspen are doing in communities throughout Canada. “Trees tell stories,” said Tracy Walker, education programs lead at the CLS, stories students will be able to discover as they gather soil and tree samples, and consider events like floods and fires in their area that are recorded in tree rings. “We think this is a great way to engage teachers and students in natural science research.” Walker said the TREE program connects with Grade 6-12 curriculums across Canada in a number of subject areas including science, math, social studies, languages and Indigenous perspectives. The students will use equipment provided by the researchers to col-

lect the tree and soil samples, and will build a timeline of climatic and environmental activities in their region. “Learning about the life and nutrient cycles of trees, nutrients in soil and tracking effects on trees over time provides a wealth of student learning opportunities,” she said. From a scientific perspective, the samples and data collected by students will give CLS scientists and the MAD Lab team the geographic diversity needed to answer a number of questions about trembling aspen. The researchers hope to learn what toxicants are present in soil where the trees grow, how much contamination the trees can tolerate, whether location influences the accumulation of toxicants, and if these factors relate to climatic or human events in the

timespan of the tree. “A partnership like this, where citizen science involves students, offers a huge benefit to my research in both the geographic expansion of where I can collect samples and in the time that it saves my team by being in many places

at once,” said Dr. Colin Laroque (PhD). He is Director of the MAD Lab team and a faculty member with the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources, College of Arts and Science and School of Environment and Sustainability. “With the TREE pro-

gram, Colin will be able to access samples from across the country that he wouldn’t have been able to collect on his own,” Walker said. “And because this is an ongoing project, interested teachers can connect with us any time that works for them.”

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Careers

Job creation tax cut: Alberta open for business MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Government has reduced Alberta’s corporate tax rate from 11 per cent to 10 per cent as part of the ongoing Job Creation Tax Cut. This scheduled tax reduction, effective Jan. 1, improves Alberta’s co m p e t i t i ve ne s s an d encourages businesses to invest and hire in the province. Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) announced plans to expand its operations in response to the Job Creation Tax Cut. In early December, CNRL increased its 2020 capital budget by $250 million, which

they estimate will create about 1,000 new fulltime jobs for Albertans. T E L U S a l s o announced a $16-billion investment in Alberta over the next five years connecting businesses and homes across the province to fibre and preparing for 5G. The investment comes with an anticipated 5,000 jobs over the course of the project. “It will take time to reverse the damage done to Alberta’s economy, but we are seeing positive signs that the Job Creation Tax Cut is working,” said Travis Toews, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. “We expect more

good news of increased investment as the rate continues to decrease and businesses make new plans. We will continue to work to attract investment to Alberta.” Alberta’s general corporate income tax rate is the lowest in Canada. Alberta’s combined federal-provincial corporate tax rate will be lower than that of 44 U.S. states when it reaches 8.0 per cent on Jan. 1, 2022. “By lowering taxes on job creators, the Alberta government is trying to get Albertans back to work the right way,” said Franco Terrazzano, Alberta director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

“These tax reductions will help Albertans get back on their feet and get ahead.” Alberta’s low cost of doing business makes it one of the most enticing places to invest in North America. Businesses that invest in Alberta benefit from low business tax rates, enhanced capital cost

allowances and our government’s ongoing efforts to cut red tape. Economic indicators - Non-residential investment in Alberta’s business sector was up by 4.7 per cent yearover-year in the third quarter of 2019, the first annual increase since the second quarter of 2018. - With strong growth in housing starts through the summer, investment in residential construction has improved by more than 21 per cent in 2019 from the multi-year lows seen in late 2018. - Building permits,

a leading indicator of construction activity, have improved in three of the last four months and were up 3.8 per cent year-over-year in October. - In October, home sales rebounded by more than 11 per cent since they reached an eight-year low in February. Compared to the same month last year, home sales were up by 8.8 per cent. - Average weekly earnings have also picked up. Compared with last year, earnings were up by 1.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2019.

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An Innovation Capital Working Group will develop options on how to attract new investment in Alberta’s early-stage technology companies. The new working group includes representatives from key areas of Alberta’s tech, business, academic and financial communities. These experts will provide government with advice on how to incentivize private capital investment in the province’s tech and innova-

tion ecosystems. “I’m excited to hear the findings of this working group,” said Tanya Fir, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism. “The tech and innovation ecosystem is vital to Alberta’s economy both now and in the future, and we are going to find the best way to support them.” The committee will examine the best practices of various industries across North America. The committee will also explore the value of flow-

through technology – or innovation shares – as recommended by numerous tech-sector stakeholders in Alberta. “It is critical that innovation and technology be at the forefront of Alberta’s economy,” said Joseph Doucet, co-chair, Innovation Capital Working Group. “We have long been an innovative province, and finding new ways to support innovation in our economy, possibly by flow-through technology or innova-

tion shares, will ensure that Alberta continues to be a world leader in the technology sector and is positioned to take advantage of all of the opportunities that provides across the economy.” Committee membership - Joseph Doucet, dean, Alberta School of Business (co-chair) - Adam Legge, president, Business Council of Alberta (co-chair) - Susan Anderson, president and CEO, Cannonball Capital Inc. - Derrick Hunter,

president and CEO, Bluesky Equities Ltd. - Cory Janssen, cofounder and CEO, AltaML - Kristina Milke, cofounder, Valhalla Private Capital - David Vankka, partner, managing director and portfolio manager, ICM Asset Management “Alberta is one of the most innovative places on the planet – we have incredible innovative history behind us, and many more innovative chapters ahead of us,” said

Adam Legge, co-chair, Innovation Capital Working Group. “The work of the ICWG is vital in ensuring that Alberta can remain a highly competitive and attractive place in which to be innovative, launch innovation-based companies, and invest capital for innovation potential. I look forward to working with my fellow ICWG members to present the Government of Alberta with bold and compelling recommendations.”

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GREGORY GARTNER FEBRUARY 4, 1950 – DECEMBER 31, 2018

CALVIN GARTNER

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DARLENE SANDRA EDWARDS JUNE 17, 1946 - DECEMBER 31, 2019

The family of Darlene Sandra Edwards regretfully announce her passing on December 31, 2019 at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton surrounded by her friends and family. She spent her life in health care first as a nurse then later as a teacher and instructor through Grant MacEwan University. She loved to help people, almost as much as she loved her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at Trinity Funeral Home (10530 116 St NW Edmonton, AB) on January 27, 2020 at 2:00pm.

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CHENOWETH: Russell Arthur Chenoweth passed away Friday December 20, 2019 in the Meadow Lake Hospital after a brief Illness at the age of 91. He was born August 1, 1928 on the family homestead south of the town of Loon Lake, Saskatchewan. Russell married Doreen Beale in 1951. They lived their married life of nearly 60 years in Lloydminster raising their two sons Roy and Robin. Doreen passed away in November 2010. In 2014 Russell moved to Meadow Lake to live near family.

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Russell was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1958 and looked forward to God's promise of life on a paradise earth mentioned in the Bible at (Revelation 21:3,4) "where death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." He was also confident of the resurrection hope mentioned at (John 5:28, 29) which says "the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". Russell worked at a variety of jobs until he completed his carpenter's apprenticeship. He finished his working career in 1986 working for Husky Oil in Lloydminster. Russell and Doreen enjoyed spending many winters in Pitt Meadows, BC with Robin and his family. They enjoyed

going to Hawaii as well as spending time at the family cabin at Loon Lake, SK. Russell had a variety of hobbies which included biking, fishing, playing the guitar and singing. Russell is survived by his sons Roy (Retha) and Robin (Mitzi) and four grandchildren Kelsey (Mark), Cole (Caryn), Megan, Joel (Natalie) and three great grandchildren Cloe, Owen and Sloane as well as nieces and nephews. Russell was predeceased by his parents Clyde and Mabel Chenoweth as well as all of his siblings Ralph, Leonard, Susannah, Benjamin (Buddy), Phyllis and Boyd. A graveside service is planned for a future date. The family are very appreciative of the care and concern he received at the Meadow Lake Hospital and Northland Pioneer Lodge.

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December 22 – January 19 Even in the midst of preparations for negotiations at work, you’ll need some patience. You’ll be in a good position to ask for a raise. In your relationship, you’ll make some big plans.

There’s lots going on this week. Your friends will insist on your presence at more than one event. Something stressful may sap your energy, making you want to stay in bed for days.

LEO

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January 20 – February 18 At work and elsewhere, you’ll be recognized for a great accomplishment. Remember that it’s always the little things that are most noticed. An office flirtation may be in the making.

July 23 – August 22 You’ll be tempted to leave your life behind and start over. You’ll undertake a renewing activity with great determination. Spontaneously, you’ll decide to escape the winter weather.

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VIRGO

February 19 – March 20 You’ll spend a few days at home recharging your batteries or battling a cold. It’s a great time to explore your imagination; you’ll find lots of inspiration.

August 23 – September 22 Travel plans will be made among friends. In order to be sure you have the time, you’ll hurry to get a new passport or to finish some projects. Your smile is contagious.

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LIBRA

September 23 – October 22

March 21– April 19 You’ll find yourself on the road or deep in conversation at the local coffee shop or cafeteria. What’s more, you’ll find some generous souls who are willing to give you a hand.

Anything’s possible with some planning. You don’t have much free time, but you’ll be able to organize yourself and finish what needs to be done without missing any deadlines.

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If your financial situation isn’t stable, you’ll find some interesting solutions. You’ll refine your personal style and make sure you always look your best.

This is the time to put your New Year’s resolutions into action. A professional class will expand your horizons. You’ll find yourself curious about many different subjects.

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May 21 – June 21

November 22 – December 21

You’ll accomplish a heroic task without thinking, which will be great for your self-esteem. Keep an eye on your finances while on vacation or make more room in your budget.

It’ll take some cunning to close a deal. At work, don’t skip any little details, especially if there are big changes. In your love life, a big project will make your relationship more solid.

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Brooke and Robert Pike are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter

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29. Scandinavian 33. Natural mineral 34. Avoid capture 36. Tilling implement 37. Slogged through water 39. Zilch 40. Hole punch 41. Gray shade 43. Ladder rung 45. Plug up 48. Play division 50. Certain vipers 53. Tow 54. Animal park 55. TV “opera” 56. Unit of land 57. Slip up 58. Hem

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