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Alta-Sask to fund new Hwy. 17 passing lanes

Three new sets of passing lanes will be added along a 46-kilometre stretch of Highway 17 north of the City of Lloydminster to boost safety and economic activity.

The highway improvement will be a bi-provincial project announced Thursday by Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen and Saskatchewan Highways Minister Lori Carr at a news conference in Saskatoon.

“The project design is expected to be completed in 2025. Tendering will follow with road construction to start no earlier than 2025,” Carr said to reporters.

“The interprovincial project is moving forward thanks to the two provinces cementing an even closer work -

ing relationship by signing Collaboration on the Advancement of Economic Corridors Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).”

Both ministers said the selection of Hwy. 17 for the passing lanes project was based on safety and the value of the highway as an economic corridor skirting the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

“Traffic on Hwy 17 ranges from 1,700 to 6,000 vehicles a day,” said Carr.

“Putting passing lanes will enhance the safety of that road significantly.”

“Because it follows the SaskatchewanAlberta border, we’re happy to partner with Alberta and Alberta is happy to partner with us on a 50/50 partnership.”

Dreeshen says they also looked at the economic corridor aspect of it as well.

He says the industry in the Lloyd area and the different mix of traffic is some -

thing they want to make sure is safe, not just for the workers in the area, but as well as the families that live along the route.

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers said in a statement, “Our city on the Alberta-Saskatchewan Border works with many communities in both provinces to better position the region for growth and to enhance the services for all the people we all have the privilege of serving.”

“It is wonderful to see the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan working toward a common goal to enhance Highway 17 in the future, which will improve transportation in the area when the project is completed.”

The project’s cost won’t be known until the design and tendering are completed.

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GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

The Lloyd Ex Fair is officially underway after residents lined the streets to watch (and hopefully collect some candy at) the annual kick-off parade. Presley Johnston Meridian Source

Hip Hop Workshops

July 22 - Monday

Centennial Civic Centre Auditorium

Registration Required

Free Admission

Guided Artwalk

July 22 – 6:30pm

Led by local artist Michelle Lake

Registration Required

Free Admission

Beading Workshops

July 23 & 25 – 1pm to 4pm

Lloydminster Museum + Archives

Registration Required

Free Admission

Local Sport History Display

July 23 & 25

Lloydminster Museum + Archives

Drop in between 10am-6pm

Free Admission

Saskatchewan Author Night

July 25 - 7pm

Featuring Marina Endicott

Lloydminster Public Library

Free Admission

Friday Fun at Weaver Heritage Park

July 26 – 11am to 3pm

Make a pennant in the Log Cabin

Heritage games, lemonade & bannock on a stick

Free Admission

Running for a new Men’s Shelter

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

The Lloydminster Men’s Shelter is looking to upgrade to a new building and their executive director is embarking on a run to make it happen.

I’m staying in a tent, our unhoused community members typically stay in tents or have tarps over their heads, I’m really trying to drive the awareness of the challenges they’re going through.

Kagan Kneen, the executive director with the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter is looking to raise money to move the shelter into a new building.

“Our building is so small, in the middle of the afternoon we have to have the clients leave the building so we can clean the dorms and do the bedding, that’s when sometimes they’re walking around downtown or sitting at the steps, there’s just nothing for them to do,” he said.

K neen, who took up the mantle as executive director in March said part of his mandate from the board of directors was to build community relations and work on finding a new location. Then in a recent meeting, he made the pitch to raise money through a fundraiser.

“ We want to buy a building, but we don’t have the funds for it, yes we can go to the government partners that fund us mostly, but what about doing a capital campaign,” he said.

Plans for the run were set in motion following the board meeting.

The run will begin in Decoigne, near the B.C., Alberta border and stretch across two provinces before

finishing in Roxton, Saskatchewan near the Sask and Manitoba border.

K neen has been a runner for most of his life, running a variety of marathon events including half marathons.

“I’m an avid runner, it’s always been a part of who I am,” he said.

The run from border to border stretches across nearly 1,300 kilometres. The run embarks on Aug. 1 to finish the journey by Aug. 25 in Roxton.

Kneen plans to r un between 50 to 60 kilometres a day and has been training to prepare for the long run.

“I’ll do 20 kilometres in the morning, 20 in the afternoon, 20 in the evening and I’ll make sure to work on my hydration and nutrition,” he explains.

Accompanied by a pilot car along his route, Kneen will be camping along the way and says some of the towns and cities along the journey have allowed him to camp at their city hall. In other cities, they’ve had to arrange campsites for him to stay in. The idea of camping along the way is to help build awareness of the unhoused.

“I ’m staying in a tent. Our unhoused community members typically stay in tents or have tarps over their heads, I’m really trying to drive the awareness of the challenges they’re going through,” said Kneen.

The fundraising goal of the run is $300,000 but Kneen says the actual cost would be much higher.

“T he overall cost for purchasing, retrofits all that kind of stuff we’re looking at three-quarters of a million to a million dollars, hopefully, the run can raise a hefty portion of that.”

Pe ople looking to support the run and the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter can do so by donating online at LloydminsterShelter.Com.

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Kagan Kneen will be running to fundraise for a new shelter. Supplied Photo

Pride week’s a go in Lloydminster

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

Lloydminster’s Pride Week is on in the community.

The week features a variety of daily events and aims to bring people together in the community.

“Pride week is a week where we put on lots of events to gather individuals to be able to have safe spaces, people can go for a walk or have fun on a bouncy castle, there’s a variety of things available throughout the week for people to gather together,” said Jennifer Holmes, director of inclusive expression and fundraising.

Ev ents are put on by the 2SLGBTQIA+ Society of Lloydminster.

The week began on July 6 with an arts showcase and a drag show. On July 7, there was a pride walk and flag-raising at Synergy Credit Union. On July 8 there was a pancake breakfast.

“We’ve already done our pride show, which was a show at the casino, and that went off beautifully, it was a great show,” said Holmes.

Other events throughout the week included the Lloyd Ex Fair float decoration, pride family movie night, drag bingo, and the pride gala.

Holmes says pride week is important for the community as it gives people a sense of belonging.

“Pride week’ s important because for eons people have been told they have to hide, don’t do this don’t do that, unfortunately, a lot of people have not had safe spaces to just be themselves,” she said. “We try to give people a sense of community and a sense of belonging and purpose, so they know their life is just as beautiful and important as the next.”

People looking to support pride week can do so through monetary means or by donating their time.

“Support can come in a variety of different ways, monetary donations,

the money will go to buying hamburgers and hotdogs, to help us host these free events and for the next events we do,” said Holmes. “Time is a big thing, the more people we have on hand to help us is a big thing.”

Those looking to donate can do so directly to the society at LGBTQsocietylloydminster@gmail.com. Those looking to volunteer can register at 2SLGBTQIA+ Society of Lloydminster on Facebook.

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From left to right: Jennifer Holmes, Stirling Moess, Joey Hurley, Jenson BrownWyse, Christopher Wyse-Brown as Naomi.

Summer fun started in Lloyd

experiments and learning about science.

The City of Lloydminster started hosting summer fun camps for kids on July 2, which run until Aug. 16.

The camps are held at Bud Miller All Seasons Park, the Lloydminster Museum & ArchivesArt Studio and the Servus Sports Centre.

The camps are available to participants born in the years 20132019 and offer a variety of activities, including:

Mission Impossible: solve top secret missions.

Summer Games Spirit Week: active summer camp with crafts, games, sports and more.

Ooey Gooey Science: hands-on

Enchanted Forest: explore Bud Miller All Seasons Park forest, make crafts, share stories and paint rocks.

Pirates and Mermaids: play water games, go swimming and play at the splash park.

Art and Heritage Camp: this camp combines art with learning about Lloydminster’s heritage. Only for campers born between 2013-2017.

There are roughly 230 participants registered for the camps.

“We went down one week because of the Summer Games, so I feel like we’re fuller than other years because there’s less to choose from,” said the City’s manager of programming and

events Cindy Rekimowich.

If you are looking to work for the City of Lloydminster next summer (including running the summer fun camps), they hire all summer students in January and do a big pool recruitment at that time.

New passing lanes coming to Hwy. 17

Alberta is marking more than a year of working with Saskatchewan and Manitoba through the Prairies Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance economic corridors and enhance collaboration with Alberta’s prairie neighbours.

The provinces continue to make progress towards a Northern Trade Corridor that enhances the connection to tidewater at Hudson Bay.

In Alberta, this includes the extension (200 km) of Highway 686 between Peerless Lake and Fort McMurray, which will connect northern Alberta communities and support economic development in Alberta’s north.

Alberta’s government is also moving forward with plans to create new highway connections between Alberta and Saskatchewan, improving the seamless connection of people, goods and industrial activity between the two jurisdictions.

This includes a new highway connection between Fort McMurray and La Loche, Saskatchewan.

The project will include the construction of 65 kilometres of new highway in Alberta to connect to Highway 956 in Saskatchewan.

The project will open up a new east-west economic corridor in this resource-rich part of Alberta, adding new capacity for the movement of energy products, heavy equipment and the delivery of goods and services to communities in the region.

The project will also create a much-needed secondary exit route from northeast Alberta in the event of an emergency, while also providing better access to tourism and recreation opportunities.

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Leave it to Weaver: WestJet woes with excitment on the horizon

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They say it’s the journey, not the destination, but if you were held hostage at an airport over the Canada Day long weekend due to a strike, the thought of travelling with WestJet might have you reaching for a Benzodiazepine.

Many months ago, Chels and I booked a trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, so she could show me where she grew up and meet the many people she remains in contact with. As luck would

have it, our flight was cancelled the morning of takeoff due to WestJet’s brief strike. Filled with disappointment and the thought of disappointing folks on the East Coast, Chels did her best to contact WestJet and get us on a plane that day. Easier said than done.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Hockey IQ a misnomer

I recently watched some of the NHL draft and free agency frenzy on TSN along with some other sports contract

dealings that convinced me there are no geniuses in professional sports management ranks. Let’s start with the Edmonton Oilers. Why on earth would they or any other hockey, team sign Corey Perry, a 39-year-old “yesterday’s

man” to a one-year $1.4 million contract including bonus incentives? He only scored 8 goals and did nothing in the playoffs except lace up his skates.

The NHL is a game of speed, so adding a slow-moving player to the roster seems counterproductive. If they want someone good in the dressing room, hire a magician or a clown for $500 a night to keep everyone loosey-goosey and bank the rest.

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Britannia No. 502 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 24-2021, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The proposed ZB amendment (11-2024) would re-zone a portion of NE 31-50-27 W3M, Plan 101928540 from AR – Agriculture Resource District to CR2 – High Density Country Residential District.

AFFECTED LAND: A portion of NE 31-50-27 W3M, Plan 101928540 Ext 0.

REASON: The owner of the referenced parcel has requested that a portion of the quarter section be re-zoned so that they may subdivide two additional residential parcels from the quarter section. There are four existing residential parcels that have been subdivided from the quarter, and the AR district will not allow further subdivision.

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PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the “new” RM of Britannia No. 502 Office, located at Parcel B on NE 23-50-28W3M (1/4 mile south of TWP RD 504 on RR 3281), to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment. Council will consider written and emailed comments at the meeting, along with in-person representations. There will also be an on-line option for any persons that register to attend in this fashion. Only those who have made arrangements to speak on behalf of themselves or a group may be heard at the public hearing. The deadline for receipt of comments, and requests for in-person representation must be received by the RM office by Monday, July 22, 2024. For additional information, please contact the CAO at (306) 825-2610 or office@rmbritannia.com. Written submissions may be sent to RM of Britannia, P.O. Box 661, Lloydminster SK, S9V 0Y7 or office@rmbritannia.com.

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My Toronto Maple Leafs were just as stupid by signing 34-year-old Chris Tanev to a 6-year $27 million contract and fist-pumping the deal! The guy is already past his best before date and will likely be just as useless to the team as Perry is long before he reaches 39. He’ll be okay for two years max.

If there is a good player to draft, the NHL should limit the contract length to three years. This would prevent the stupidity of hiring players like Tanev, who will be 40 by the time his deal expires! Shorter contracts would also be an incentive for players to work their butt off and earn their salaries.

Another sign of the lack of geniuses is the call for the Leafs to trade Mitch Marner, who is the best play maker on the team and responsible for Auston Matthews scoring so many goals. You can’t get another Marner by trading Marner, so how does that help to improve the team? It doesn’t, so Plan B is making good trades and good draft picks— but check the IQs of management first.

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2022 Good Deeds Cup winners donate for accessibility in Lloydminster

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

The winners of the Good Deeds Cup continue their good deeds two years after winning the trophy.

The U13 2021/22 female Blazers hockey team has made a $90,000 donation to the Cenovus Energy Hub. The money comes from the team winning the 2022 Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, which awarded the team $100,000.

The Blazers took the initiative to investigate the accessibility features of nearby ice rinks and provided feedback to the City of Lloydminster. The money will be going towards inclusivity and accessibility at the new Cenovus Energy Hub.

There are a number of upgrades to the facility including, barrier-free spectator seating on the suite, concourse and ice levels, and an accessible warm viewing area, telescopic railings to be installed on the concourse level of both arenas, designed to accommodate standing and wheel-

chair viewing and shower stalls having floor to ceiling partition separation and a barrier-free shower stall in each dressing room.

The Blazers are the first female team to have won the Good Deeds Cup, and the team began its venture after discovering a parent on the team who uses a wheelchair was unable to access the timekeeping area at a local arena.

“I did it for Maddi and her family, but I like that it ended up being for everyone,” said Lily Rousson from the winning U13 female Blazers team.

“I learned the most when I tried getting around the arena with the wheelchairs and the walkers.”

Rousson went on to explain she didn’t know how hard it was for people to get around before experiencing it first-hand.

Additional accessibility features were discussed and are to be added following a Give-Sledge-a-Try para hockey event, which saw the Blazers partner with Cut Knife Sledgehammers para hockey club.

Penalty boxes will accommodate

Search on for Games’ volunteers

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games are fast approaching and there’s still a need for a few hundred volunteers.

“I think we are going to need 1,000 people, that’s our current goal. That means we need to pick up about 300 people in the next few weeks”, said Wendy Plandowski, co-chair of the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

The games are set to go July 21-27 in Lloydminster and will feature more than 1,800 athletes. There’s a wide

range of activities the volunteers will be doing.

“That’s one of the great things about a multi-sport event is there’s something for everyone, we need volunteers for culture, athlete’s village, helping with food, information sharing, we need some sport volunteers, it’s an incredible depth of activities people can sign up for,” said Plandowski.

Volunteers may be doing jobs such as access control, ceremonies and protocol, food services, information technology and more.

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two sledges each and the player’s benches will incorporate different flooring, extra space to accommodate sledges and specialized rink boards for para-hockey players to access the ice.

The remaining $10,000 from the $100,000 Good Deeds Cup cash prize was donated to Inclusion Lloydminster’s recreation program for their collaboration in the grant process.

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McEachern throws way to U20 World’s

mer throw and discus, but when he won shot put it was hard to describe,” added Kevin in his text.

Jake is back in Lloydminster and will hone his throwing skills at the Sherwood Park Track Classic July 12-14.

“After that, I will be representing Team Alberta at the Western Canada Games Trials in Winnipeg,” said Jake.

That will be his final event while preparing for the World’s.

Lloydminster athlete Jake McEachern hopes to put the hammer down to win gold at the World Athletics U20 Championships.

The former outstanding Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) athlete qualified for the World’s by winning the Canadian U20 Championships in the hammer throw.

His throw of 67.32 metres at nationals in Montreal from June 26-30 punched his ticket to the U20 World’s, to be held in Lima, Peru, from Aug. 27-31.

He also won his discus and shot put events in Quebec.

The 19-year-old, currently in his second year of an athletic scholarship at Eastern Michigan University, became a member of Team Canada on his very first hammer throw.

“I wouldn’t say I was too shocked to have won, considering I had the furthest personal best by 8m, but winning meant I automatically made U20 Team Canada, so I was over the moon in that regard,” said the teen in

a text.

He was cheered on at the Montreal meet by his parents, Kevin and Marianne.

“It’s always great when my parents can make it out to my meets because their support and presence always gives me an extra level of confidence with my performance,” said Jake.

His dad, Kevin, who is a chiropractor and his dentist mom, Marianne, will also travel to the World’s in Lima.

“It was an unbelievable privilege and honour to watch him win. He did very, very well,” said Kevin, who was back at work in Lloydminster.

In his earlier text from Montreal, Kevin said he and his wife are proud of all three of thir children’s accomplishments.

“Watching Jake throw at any track meet is great. Watching him win at the Canadian nationals in Montreal is an unbelievable experience,” he said.

Jake won the discus in Montreal with a throw of 49.22m and set a personal best in the shot put at 15.93 m in round six.

“We knew he was the favourite to win ham -

Jake credits his current success to his Lloyd throw coach Karl Meissner with Split City Sonics and his Michigan coach, Nick Green. Meissner broke the news of Jake’s accomplishments in Montreal in a post to social media.

“Congratulations to Jake McEachern on winning the hammer throw at U20 nationals with a throw of 67.32m,” wrote Meissner.

“By winning and making standard earlier this month, it guarantees him a spot on Team Canada for the U20 World Championships in Lima, Peru, in August.”

Looking back at his time at the Comp, Jake said, “If I’m being totally truthful, my time at LCHS didn’t really prepare me because even at the provincial level, I didn’t find much for competition.

“Cole Bloxam and Christie Sharp are two coaches from the Comp that undeniably provided me some guidance with my competitions throughout my high school career, so I can definitely say my time at LCHS prepared me in that regard.”

Kevin thinks the Comp is currently “on top of its game and the Split City Sonics that Karl is coach of, is tremendous.”

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Lloydminster’s Jake McEachern, centre, is headed to the World Athletics U20 Championships in the hammer throw competition with his dad Kevin, left, and his mom Marianne, right.

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Volleyball gaining momentum in Lloydminster

Volleyball is gaining momentum in Lloydminster as the community celebrates six local athletes on their selection to this summer’s Team Saskatchewan Volleyball rosters.

Athletes Hailey Krankowsky and Aubree Sunderland from the Momentum Volleyball Club have been invited to showcase their talent by travelling to Calgary for the Canada Cup from July 24-28 to play for the U16/U15 women’s provincial volleyball team.

“Volleyball is special to me because I’ve been playing for so long and my whole life has revolved around it,” said Krankowsky when asked why she plays the sport.

“I’m looking forward to meeting new people, having new experiences, learning from new coaches and learning new ways to play,” she added on her selection to the 16U/15U provincial team.

Carley Kenefick from St. Walburg played for Momentum’s U16 team and was offered a spot on the U16/ U15 provincial team, but she could not commit and declined the offer.

Kolton Wildeman and Rylan Smith from LCHS, and Will Reiniger from Vermilion’s St. Jerome’s Catho -

lic School all played club volleyball together for the Rustlers U17 team. They were selected to be a part of the U17 men’s provincial team to travel to the Canada Cup.

W hen asked about the qualities each of these boys possess, head coach of the LCHS senior boys volleyball team, Doug Smith said, “Kolton is an elite athlete, he trains very hard, he is always looking to improve, and he is a dominant offensive player.

“Will is a natural leader, hard worker, excellent athlete. Just an allaround very good volleyball player. Rylan is a cerebral player, has good command of the court and can help his offence pick apart the other side.”

Cory Gratton started Momentum alongside Brent Teasdale in 2020. They run camps in the summer and are looking forward to the biggest one they host annually.

“Last summer we were at approximately 100 girls registered in our camp, which made us the largest allgirls volleyball camp in Saskatchewan, and we are anticipating those numbers again,” said Gratton.

“We had teams in the U14, U15 and U16 categories and all our first teams in each of those categories medaled at provincials,” said Gratton on the club’s success this past season.

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Lloydminster’s Kolton Wildeman and Rylan Smith (left and right) and Vermilion’s Will Reiniger (centre) will represent the area as members of the U17 Sask volleyball team at the Canada Cup.

Games and culture go hand in hand

Lloydminster will be painted Saskatchewan green with provincial cultural activities and personalities during the upcoming Saskatchewan Summer Games.

“We’re highlighting all Saskatchewan artists,” said Gwen Mottram, chair of the Games’ cultural events.

Mottram and her team of volunteers will present five days of provincial culture and entertainment Monday to Friday as the Games go on from July 21-27.

“There’s something for everybody and some of the activities are come and go, so it will also be convenient,” said Mottram.

There are some duplicate activities like beading workshops throughout

the week, since there are different sports taking place during the first and the last half of the week.

Not all of the expected 1,800 athletes will be in town at once.

The full schedule of cultural events is posted online and on Page 2 of this edition of the Meridian Source .

“All of the cultural events are open to the Lloydminster community and those not attending the sporting events,” said Mottram.

There is also free admission to every event as a result of funding from the Saskatchewan Community Initiatives Fund.

Cenovus Energy is also stepping up as the funding sponsor of Saskatchewan Summer Sounds, an outdoor concert and free community barbecue at Lakeland College on the

Wednesday (July 24) evening of the Games.

“It’s the signature event of the week,” said Mottram with five live performances in store.

“All of the performing artists for Saskatchewan Summer Sounds are all Saskatchewan musicians, so it’s truly a celebration of Saskatchewan artists.”

The concert line-up includes three Indigenous artists and will open with Bree Harris, a ceremonial singer from Battleford and include a performance by Terrance Littletent, a hoop dancer from Regina.

The third Indigenous group is LJ Tyson & Band, a folk/pop band from Prince Albert.

The Bromatics and JJ Voss will also take to the stage and there will

be roving entertainment among the audience as well.

“There’s something for everybody—all age groups,” said Mottram, who calls her role a labour of love as a member of the Lloydminster 2024 Host Society board of directors.

Mottram is also the chair of the Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation and a board member of Arts Without Borders Festival, among other cultural roles.

She helped pull off the successful cultural component of the 2008 Saskatchewan Summer Games hosted by Lloydminster.

“I think the team of dedicated arts volunteers made it work so well,” she said, noting they are still looking for some volunteers for this year’s Games.

“There are some shifts to do some merchandise sales at the Saskatchewan Summer Sounds event I need help with, as well as a tidy crew. Those shifts will be available on the Games’ website,” said Mottram.

She says all major sporting events throughout the world incorporate a cultural component and she is confident Games’ attendees in Lloydminster will be impressed with both aspects.

“I know they will put on a wonderful Games and the cultural component adds to the experience,” she said.

GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

The Bromantics will get everyone dancing at the Saskatchewan Summer Sounds outdoor concert and barbecue at Lakeland College during the Saskatchewan Summer Games on July 24. Supplied Photo

Teira Thomson memorial a homerun

PRESLEY JOHNSTON JUNIOR STAFF WRITER

The Lloydminster Amateur Softball Association (LASA) hosted the inaugural Teira Thomson championship tournament over Father’s Day weekend.

The LASA plans to continue Thomson’s legacy of making a difference in the lives of children by celebrating grassroots community programs through the tournament, which was made up of all Lloydminster and surrounding areas city teams in U9, U11 and, U13.

Thomson was a teacher in Lloydminster who loved sharing her passion for sports with her students and anyone who had the privilege of being coached by her. Thomson lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on Sept. 21, 2023 at 54.

Thomson’s softball career was filled with numerous accomplishments, winning two Canadian Championships in 1985 and 1986, securing a Western Canadian Championship in 1994, achieving six

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Softball Alberta Provincial Titles, has been awarded the All-Star 2nd Basemen title in 1986 at the Canadian Softball Championships, and in 2010, Thomson and the Lloydminster Blues were inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, honouring their significant contribution to the sport.

Thomson’s family was very generous in supporting her legacy through softball. They set up a memorial fund through LASA and her family was very involved throughout the weekend. Her entire family, including her husband, Glen, parents Roy and Kathy Noble, her brother Warren, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, made candy cups for all the winners, cheered on athletes and handed out medals.

“For them to name it after Teira was really wonderful. It’s a very fitting tribute to a very special person and I’m just really glad they did it,” said her husband, Glen.

Thomson was a very high-level softball player and played competitive softball throughout her life.

or two shifts. If you are looking to volunteer you can sign up online at the Sask Games website. For those that can’t register online, they

She was also a big component of the grassroots level of sport and always wanted to include everyone.

can call into the Games office at 306-830-7730. Youth between 14 and 17 can also register as an independent volunteer but require parental consent.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

Passport to YLL

To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or

Cards, games, food, meetings and live music

Legacy Pub Night

The Legacy Centre will be hosting a pub night on July 24. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m., supper served at 6 p.m., then dance the night away to the tunes of “Blue Sky Country Boys.” Cost to attend is $20/person at the door. All members and guests welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-8754584 for more.

Crib Doubles Tourney

The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on July 25. Bring your partner for a day of cribbage. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10/ person, lunch is available for $12/person. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more.

Legacy Golf Tourney

The Legacy Centre is hosting its third annual Par 3 charity golf tournament on July 31 at Rolling Green Fairways. Registration is from 9:30-10:30 a.m., shotgun start is at 11:15 a.m. Golfers needed!! Breakfast, lunch , supper, golfing and cart included in entry fee. 18 chances at a “HoleIn-One” - a Sponsor for

every Hole! Call Legacy office for more info at 780-875-4584 or Arne Baron at 306-821-7459 for more details.

Edgerton Museum Heritage Day

The Edgerton & District Historical Society is pleased to host Museum Heritage Day on Aug. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and the pancake

breakfast are free to attend. Events include brand burning, demonstrations, musical entertainment, a show and shine, an RCMP display, and horseshoe pits, as well as tons of fun for the kids. Food booths will be available.

Hotel California at The Vic Juba VaughnCo Entertain -

ment is excited to bring the original Eagles tribute, Hotel California, to the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 20 for a 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 each and available online or at the theatre’s box office. Call 780-8727400 for more info.

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Opinion: Small cities have made me impatient

Big city woes are something you typically hear from someone living in Toronto, Edmonton, or Vancouver. For me, I’ve always been a small-town boy at heart.

There’s something so perfect about driving down the road, especially when it only takes a couple of minutes to get that morning cup of coffee. Don’t get me wrong, it’s only about a 20-minute total trip since

moving to Lloydminster for me to get that cup, but it’s had me thinking. Am I really a small-town boy at heart or am I just impatient?

I’ve found myself getting more and more impatient over the years as I’ve started to age. Soon, my age will begin with a three, a terrifying prospect, I know, but I feel as though I’ve been getting more and more impatient.

I sit waiting at a light in town for maybe a minute and it feels like it drags on for an eternity. I don’t

Sunday, July 14 – 10 am

Eighth after Pentecost

Reverend Cathy Kinsman

think travel in a town the size of Lloydminster takes too long, I’m just far too impatient to wait. This makes me circle back and think, where did it all go wrong? Where in my journey did I become so impatient? Once upon a time, I could wait hours for something, even days. Now I look at a five-minute wait as pure torture.

Well, I think over the next few weeks I’m going to try to slow down and smell the roses … so to speak.

Instead of thinking about the time

slowly ticking by, I’m just going to stop and appreciate the moments. The beautiful skies, the rolling hills, the endless trees, I think it’s about time I slow down a second, life goes too fast as it is.

BAC adjusts hours for Sask Summer Games

The Bioclean Aquatic Centre will temporarily adjust its indoor pool operations to accommodate the swim events and participants of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games.

Wave Pool

The wave pool will be closed from Thursday, July 18, through Friday, Aug. 2, reopening with regular hours of operation on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Instructional Pool

The instructional pool will be open during regular hours until Saturday, July 20. Patrons are encouraged to visit Lloydminster.ca/BAC for revised lane

and public swim times from July 18 through Aug. 2.

The instructional pool will be closed starting S unday, July 21, and reopening on Thursday, July 25. During the closure, Bioclean Aquatic Centre membership holders may use their membership to access the Co-op Community Outdoor Pool. Alternatively, members may request their membership be put on hold during the closure by emailing memberships@lloydminster.ca.

“The Bioclean Aquatic Centre recognizes these temporary changes may disrupt your routine, but we’re keen to ensure our facilities are utilized to their fullest potential during the 2024

Saskatchewan Summer Games, supporting athletes and contributing to the success of a significant provincial showcase,” said Mary Price, Manager, Bioclean Aquatic Centre.

“Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we play host to a celebration of sport and community spirit. We’re excited to showcase our facilities and city to more than 1,800 athletes and coaches, as well as their families and friends.”

The Co-op Community Outdoor Pool and Tot Pool will remain open during the Games. For hours of operation, visit Lloydminster.ca/ODP.

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In Loving Memory Of

In Loving Memory Of Arnold (Arnie) Piecharka

Arnold (Arnie) Piecharka

December 7, 1938-March 3, 2024

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at St. Boniface Cemetery in Goodsoil, Saskatchewan. Deacon Allen Hinger Officiating

11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at St. Boniface Cemetery in Goodsoil, Saskatchewan. Deacon Allen Hinger Oﬃciating.

The family would like you to join them for lunch and a tribute to

The family would like you to join them for lunch and a tribute to Arnold immediately following the service at the Goodsoil Community Hall

The family would like you to join them for lunch and a tribute to Arnold immediately following the service at the Goodsoil Community Hall.

Condolences to the family

Condolences to the family can be sent to www.jethomasfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Tributes in Memory of Arnold

Condolences to the family can be sent to www.jethomasfuneralhome.com J.

In Care of Arrangements 306 236 5501 Darcy, Dustin & Jim Thomas

Celebrations

Careers

passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK on

loving husband, Glen Smith; daughter, Leanne (Darcy) Wildeman; son, Tyson (Erin) Smith; grandchildren, Kianna, Kolton, Wyatt, Connor and Ella; mother, Claire Hunter; sister, Brenda (Fred) Wightman: sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dog, Mork. Wendy is predeceased by; her father, Clive Hunter; father-in law and mother-in-law, Robson and Ruby Smith; and sister-in-law, Joan Hoare. The family would like to express a special thanks to

Director of Border City Connects Society. Glenn is survived by: his loving wife, Karen; daughter, Brandy (Chad Chaban); brother, Robin (Adele) Fagnan; sister-in-law,

eulogists, ofﬁciant, McCaw staff and all of the family, friends and community who have given their unwavering support.

TAURUS Romance is in the air! Whether you're single or attached, love is highlighted.

GEMINI

Stay open to new ideas and conversations that could spark something amazing.

CANCER

Make your living space more comfortable and expect pleasant news related to family or close friends.

LEO Take the time to celebrate your successes and share your joy with others.

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