Meridian Source - July 25, 2019

Thursday, July 25, 2019

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Auto show a people pleaser

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Austin Perepelitza drove his mom’s 1965 Volkswagen Beetle from Cold Lake to the Specialty Vehicle Show at Lions Park on Saturday. Ironically Perepelitza works at A&W in Cold Lake and was offering passersby free treats.

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There was a lot of rubbernecking and storytelling about cars going on at the Lloydminster Auto Club’s 2019 Specialty Vehicle Show on the grass.

About 85 classic vehicles were on display at Lions Park this past Saturday including an eye-catching 1927 Ford Model T Bucket that sparked a lot of conversations.

The restored vehi-

cle is like a family heirloom to Laurier Dechaine from Mallaig, who knows she’s a beauty with a bright yellow paint job.

“It’s pretty cool,” he said, noting it gets a lot of attention.

The first question he gets asked is, does it have a Ford or a Chevy engine?

“It’s a Ford,” he said to clear the air.

Dechaine notes the body was put together by somebody else, but

he added the hood and the back end and did the bodywork while his brother painted it.

He bought it because he loves vintage vehicles and owns a 1965 Plymouth sports Fury convert-

ible, totally original.

He says he likes to drive the Model T around.

“It belongs to my wife; that’s her 25th anniversary present 20 years ago,” said Dechaine.

He says the gift was motivated by his love for old vehicles.

“I love vintage vehicles,” he said.

Talking about older cars with others is one of the things that makes the show a hit with collectors and car enthusiasts over the years according to Ken Ross, vice-president of the host auto club.

“The nice thing about the car hobby—I think the thing we value the most is the people we meet along the way,” said Ross.

“You make some really good friends.

There’s a lot of really good people in this hobby.”

The show marked the 41st anniversary of the club with some member vehicles on display and registered vehicles eligible for judging.

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City teams up with Rescue Squad TAYLOR WEAVER

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Members of Lloydminster city council approved a service contract between the City of Lloydminster and the Lloydminster Rescue Squad during Monday’s regular meeting of council.

The two-year agreement comes with the expiry of the previous memorandum of understanding at the end of 2018, and with past partnerships in good order, administration determined the most appropriate way to retain services from the rescue squad was to enter into a service agreement.

Rescue Squad services come at an annual cost of $14,400, which is included in the 2019 Community Program Operational Budget.

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The deal with the rescue squad helps to enhance our local emergency services at in my opinion, a steal of a deal, versus replacing or buying that equipment.

Through this service contract, the Lloydminster Rescue Squad will work with the Lloydminster Fire Department providing services they currently don’t have. “(The service is) very vital. We have resources in our community, and to utilize the total resources as one and not have to duplicate those resources is absolutely critical,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers.

“Representing the taxpayers here, I’d think they would ask (that) you get the best buy you can for the dollars they give us, and we’re trying

to do that by supporting the rescue squad.”

Funds from the service agreement will be going directly into the rescue squad’s operational budget.

“We’ve entered into an agreement for them to respond to emergencies within the city that they’re qualified for to work with our fire department under the fire chief,” said Aalbers.

“I know they get called to various locations with their expertise because they have some unique equipment and it certainly helps aid fire, police and rescue.”

Coun. Aaron Buckingham, who is also the Deputy Chief of the Britannia Fire Department, left council during the decision-making process due to a conflict of interest, but he agrees with the decision.

The financial benefits were also something Buckingham pointed out.

“The deal that’s set with the Lloyd Rescue Squad now provides those services way cheaper than we could procure them today to provide those services, and it speaks to the well-roundedness to the safety of the city,” he said.

“The deal with the rescue squad helps to enhance our local emergency services, at, in my opinion, a steal of a deal, versus replacing or buying that equipment.”

New bylaw to help with housekeeping TAYLOR WEAVER

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The City of Lloydminster was in need of a new bylaw to authorize payment of property taxes by installments to be in compliance of the Lloydminster Charter, and as such the first reading of Bylaw No. 13-2019 was passed during Monday’s regular meeting of city council.

“There was no bylaw and that’s why it was brought forward, to make sure we have our governance in order to ensure things are done properly,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers.

S i n c e t h e re i s c u r rently no bylaw in place in regards to taxes paid in installments, the city’s assessment and taxation department

was instructed to bring a new bylaw forward to council. ”It’s very good housekeeping and it’s ensuring it’s all part of that process and had we done the governance review and done a deeper dive it might have come up then, but it was found by our administration and brought forward and I think this is just making

sure we have our house in order,” added Aalbers.

The bylaw will ensure all requirements of the Lloydminster Charter are met and will not change processes currently in place with the existing property tax pre-authorized debit plan or tax arrears agreements in accordance to the Municipal Government Act.

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Ag golfers tee off for charity GEOFF LEE

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You reap what you sow.

That’s the thinking behind the third annual Farm and Ranch Charity Golf Tournament that gets underway Thursday morning at Rolling Green Fairways.

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It’s the best it’s been in a long time. Everything’s pretty rocking out here now— we are looking forward to having everyone.

“It’s full; it’s hugely sponsored so we’re pretty excited about it,” said Rolling Green manager Heather Walker.

She says the course is also in great shape.

“It’s the best it’s been in a long time.

Everything’s pretty rocking out here now— we are looking forward to having everyone.”

The goal is to raise as much money as possible for select tournament charities with support from title sponsors Agland and Tingley’s Harvest Centre.

This year’s charities are the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation, Lloydminster Rescue Squad, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Lloydminster Interval Home.

Walker says the sky’s the limit with the fundraising goal.

“I don’t have a specific goal. You always want to do better than

the last before, so last year was just over $20,000,” said Walker.

“This year, we have some additional sponsorship, but I put in a little more for entertainment costs this year so we’ll see how it all balances out at the end of the day.”

Funds are raised each year mainly by refreshments, supper, entertainment and hole-in-one sponsors, along with donations for a silent auction.

Comedian Sean Lecomber is set to entertain over the supper hour.

“We put some time and effort into the banquet as well as we always do,” said Walker.

“It’s going to be a great dinner and people are welcome to come to the banquet even if they are not golfing.”

The banquet hall can cater to about 250 people for supper.

“We will also hear from all the charities that are benefiting from this and then we’ll hear from our title sponsors as well,” said Walker.

Musician Morgan Kirby from Saskatoon will provide some live music while guests sip cocktails He’s the son of the late Rod Kirby, honoured by golfers earlier this year at the 3rd annual Rod Kirby Memorial Classic held at Rolling Green.

“Morgan’s got an awesome sound. We’re going to have him come and do some acoustic tunes during cocktails and stuff and

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The third annual Farm and Ranch Charity Golf Tournament got started Thursday morning at Rolling Green Fairway with all spots sold out.

try to get people to stay at the banquet a little longer,” said Walker.

Walker attributes the popularity of the event to a number of factors including a large regional agriculture sector that she calls a tight-knit community.

She says some of those who work in the industry or in the fields even help to bring in other sponsors through their own connections.

Walker says Rolling Green staff also works hard to put on the event.

“We start work-

ing on it in January right up to the day of and sort of continuing through,” she said.

“It doesn’t get put on the back burner—it’s discussed at every staff meeting every week. We go out and do bits and pieces and chip away at it and try to make it better each year.”

There is also an attractive registration package for golfers that includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf, cart use, prizes, the banquet and entertainment, raffle tickets draws, hole-inone opportunities and prizes galore.

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Rotary governor rallies troops GEOFF LEE

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The world needs more Rotarians.

That’s the belief of new Rotary District 5370 governor Tracey Vavrek, who introduced herself at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday.

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Our clubs are built on tremendous members that are on the ground doing great things, making change in communities, making change locally and internationally.

“I’m here with the wonderful Rotarians of the Lloydminster club to share with them their great successes, for them to get to know me and also to learn a bit more about Rotary International and what’s taking place,” she said.

Vavrek and her husband Vince are members of the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie After Five, who also met the Border City Rotary Club on Tuesday.

She says they expect to log more than 13,000 kilometres to meet all 60 Rotary clubs in the district that spans three provinces and two territories.

“The district is here to support our clubs,” she said.

“Our clubs are built on tremendous members that are on the ground doing great things, making change in communities, making change locally and internationally.”

Vavrek also says Rotary International is working hard to end polio in the world.

Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease and can invade an infected person’s brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis Vavrek met first with the executive of the Lloyd club and invited all members to attend the People of Action District Conference in Grande Prairie Oct. 3-5.

The conference is billed as an opportunity for district Rotarians to demonstrate their commitment to becoming change-makers and people of action.

“The values of Rotary connect us all together,” she said.

Vavrek called members of the Lloydminster club ‘rock stars’ for volunteering with programs such as Meals on Wheels and supporting Rotary’s Interact, Rotoract and Youth Exchange programs.

“It’s an awesome club,” said Vavrek.

“When you look at the

history of over 90 years of serving this community of being on the ground and touching the lives of seniors, youth, people at risk helping to ensure polio is eradicated—it’s significant.”

Vavrek is excited to learn the Lloydminster club is building on its history of giving back to the community by sponsoring a new club in Bonnyville.

“We have beautiful people in communities that want to be change-

makers and Rotary provides them with the conduit to do that,” she said.

Vavrek also thinks the general public needs to hear more about what Rotary does in the community.

“We need to tell our stories more. I did talk to the club executive about that—let’s share more stories, you’re doing tremendous work in the community’—let’s share those stories so people can see and be involved,” she said.

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Mayor of Drumheller pays off “debt” to Border City TAYLOR WEAVER

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Mayor Heather Colberg of Drumheller was in the Border City earlier this month to help kick off Colonial Days as well as tidy up our streets.

Colbert and Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers had their bets placed in June 2018 when it was announced the Border City beat out Drumheller in Canada’s 2017 Most (motorcycle) Rider Friendly Community; a good-natured competition initiated

by Community Futures offices across Canada.

Colberg was in town to pay her dues and honour the bet with Aalbers, which coincidentally coincided with the Colonial Days Fair parade.

“The bet was the one mayor would have to come to the other mayor’s community to help out, and since the bet involved roads because we’re talking about rider-friendly communities, I suggested to the mayor that she ride our street sweeper and clean up the horse remains that might be left after the parade,

and she graciously accepted to ride the street sweeper to make our city a better and cleaner community,” said Aalbers.

The fact that the visit lined up perfectly with the Colonial Days parade was an added bonus as Colberg got a great sense of the local community.

“It was really great.

Mayor Colberg and I discussed a couple of different dates and we decided this one would be work best, so her and her husband came out. She had a chance to meet council and chat about a bunch of things. As mayors, we often see similar problems in different areas and more opportunities, so it’s been really great to connect with her and get to know her a little bit.

“I also appreciate she stepped up and honoured the bet.”

Colberg was all smiles throughout the parade as she rid our streets of horse droppings, and on top of that experience, she also got a real sense of the strong community within the Border City.

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Drumheller Mayor Heather Colberg poses with Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers at the Border Markers during Colberg’s visit to Border City earlier this month.

“I think the whole vibe here, considering everything you guys are going through, I’m really impressed with how positive people are and how inspiring they are. It’s just a really great community feel.”

This is Colberg’s second trip to the Border City in line with a trip she took in the winter for a Bobcats game when her son played for the Drumheller Dragons.

“Now I have to come up with a bet I can win so he can come to Drumheller and clean up dinosaur poop,” she said with a laugh.

“I’m almost glad I lost because it was a really good experi-

ence. I got to see this great community and met so many wonderful people,” Aalbers had a sigh of relief after Lloydminster was named the winner of Canada’s 2017 Most Rider Friendly Community due to the fact Mayor Colberg had some extravagant cleaning in mind for the Town of Drumheller.

“After I told her what she would be doing she said ‘Oh if I had you working in Drumheller I would have had you cleaning up dinosaur droppings,’ and that would be a little bit more work than the horse remains,” he said with a laugh.

Extending a helping hand when it’s asked for TAYLOR WEAVER

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Like a good neighbour, Lloydminster’s there.

A new partnership between the City of Lloydminster, County of Vermilion River (CVR) and the Hamlet of Blackfoot was

brought forth during Monday’s meeting of council in regards to wastewater.

As such, Lloydminster council members agreed to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CVR to provide a sewer line from Black-

foot to be serviced at Lloydminster’s new wastewater treatment plant upon completion.

Blackfoot’s lagoon system is no longer able to treat the community’s liquid waste, which led the CVR to approach the Border City and request

an MOU to explore the possibility of the City of Lloydminster treating Blackfoot’s wastewater. The initial request to enter an MOU took place during the May 27 meeting of council.

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Keeping classics in our hearts FROM PAGE 1

Ross rebuilt a ‘64 Comet Caliente convertible in his spare time and he owns a 1951 Ford F-100 that’s a full restoration original and a ‘73 Mustang convertible.

“That’s what I keep myself occupied with,” he said.

Likewise goes for Bob Gillies from Sherwood Park, who brought his rebuilt and rare 2-door ‘56 Ford Ranch Wagon to the show.

“It’s a retro-mod vehicle. It has a power train out of a 1985 RCMP patrol car, so it has a 351 (cubic inch) high output and 4-speed automatic, so it’s a highway car,” said Gillies.

He bought the vehicle in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, and it took him four years to restore it.

“I did all the mechanical work, all the welding, but I had it painted in a body shop in Edmonton,” said Gillies.

The interior is equipped with bucket seats from a 2000 Toyota Supra.

He went on to explain a 2-door wagon is rare for good reason.

“Why would you buy a 2 door station wagon? You have to crawl over to get in the back all the time,” he said.

He says his wife is thrilled he bought it as it reminds her of a similar one her parents owned when she was a kid.

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Mallaig Alberta resident Laurier Dechaine bought this 1927 Ford Model T Bucket to the Lloydminster Auto Club’s Specialty Vehicle Show at Lions Park on Saturday.

“They put a mattress in the back and took the kids to the drive-in,” he said.

“So to her, when I brought it home, she was pretty excited.”

Gillies says he and his friends like to drive these old cars best of all.

“That’s what we do. We drive and you spend a lot of time yapping and needling people. It’s just part of the game,” he said with a laugh.

He came to the show at Lions Park with his friend Arden Okerstrom, who grew up in Lloyd and put his 1960 Corvette on display.

“Arden lives in Sherwood Park—is a Lloydminster boy and his brother Barry—we go back and forth to different shows,” he said.

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Lakeland key link in ag tech chain MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Lakeland College will play a lead role in digitizing Canada’s agricultural food value chain.

Lakeland is one of eight organizations that will advance national agriculture technology priorities thanks to new funding for the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN).

CAAIN is a network of academic, private sector and research institutions that will accelerate the automation and digitization of Canada’s agricultural sector.

The project is funded by a $49.5 million investment from Canada’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development through a Strategic Innovation Fund announced this week.

Lakeland played a significant role in the development of the proposal in part nership with Alberta Innovates, Vineland Research and

Innovation Centre, Olds College, MDA Systems Ltd., Linamar Corp., DOT Technology Corporation and TrustBIX. Michael Crowe, Lakeland’s vice president of academics and research says the project is in sync with consumer interest in sustainable food production.

Crowe says with this funding, and in partnership with TrustBIX and others, Lakeland will be involved in the development, testing and rollout of a sustainability data platform.

“This platform will allow everyone in the ag food value chain—from producers through to retailers—to track and verify sustainable practices in crop and livestock production, which is key to expanding Canadian agricultural products into new markets,” said Crowe.

Lakeland’s role will include testing new technologies on existing crop and livestock units

at the Student Managed Farm (SMF) at the Vermilion campus.

Lakeland will also work with producers and other value-chain stakeholders on technology demonstration and adoption.

“One of our primary interests is to work with TrustBIX and Viresco to develop a sustainability and traceability platform for the entire ag sector value chain,” said Crowe, noting organizations, including Cargill and McDonald’s Canada, have provided letters of support for this project.

There will also be applied research opportunities relating to the use of these new technologies for commercial crop and livestock production.

Josie Van Lent, Lakeland’s School of Agricultural Sciences dean is thrilled to be a project partner that will benefit participating students.

“On our SMF, they’ll

gain valuable skills and experience by implementing and using new technologies that not only increase efficiencies and advance innovations in commercial ag production but also assure the sustainability of our food supply system,” said Van Lent, “We look forward to reporting on future student projects that are developed with this new funding and how it continues to support leadership learning opportunities at Lakeland.”

The project is welltimed as Lakeland is developing a Bachelor of Applied Science Agriculture Technology program starting in the fall of 2020 pending approval.

The proposed postdiploma program would bridge the gap between management and production in agriculture and new and emerging technologies, equipment and precision agriculture.

County, Border City wastewater agreement FROM PAGE 6

The draft MOU allows administration from both the CVR and City of Lloydminster to work together to create a formal agreement for the treatment of Blackfoot’s wastewater, but it does not bind either party to a final outcome. It does, however, allow respective administrations to work to establish a formal agreement for the

provision’s services.

“A new mechanical wastewater treatment plant is a complete differentiator from what we do now, and what we’re going to be doing in order to meet those effluent quality requirements that we need,” said Coun. Aaron Buckingham. “With that, of course, it’s going to cost more money, require a different plan of oper-

ations, and like everything else, the cost of running something new is going to be up.

“When you have a neighbour who’s struggling to deal with the same kind of problem we’ve been struggling to deal with for some time and have the opportunity to help them out, it’s a great regional partnership, but it also offers that opportunity to have

a bit of a revenue source to offset the cost of running a new plant.”

The CVR and Hamlet of Blackfoot still have to discuss the decision with their respective councils.

“This new plant is designed with revenue opportunities in it, and this is just an example of one of those opportunities,” said Buckingham.

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Sask-side cannabis retailer opens

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Rawrie Bullock is the manager of the new LAB001 cannabis retail store on the Sask side of the city. The store opened on July 11 under the ownership of Kolab Project Inc., a whollyowned subsidiary of Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. GEOFF LEE

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LAB001 is the name of the first recreational cannabis retail store to open for business on the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster.

The store officially opened on July 11 at unit 7 3427-50 Avenue under the ownership of Kolab Project Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Auxly Cannabis Group.

The retail licence from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority means Kolab is also able to generate province-wide e-commerce sales from its website.

A grand opening is in the works.

LAB1, as manager Raw rie B ullo c k c alls the store for short, has a high-end boutique look and feel that stands it apart from

the competition.

It was designed in collaboration with Toronto-based studio IV with a faux laundromat in the age verification area that acts as a conversation starter.

Bullock says it’s a great way for ID personnel to speak to potential shoppers about what they offer while making sure they are at least 19 years of legal age.

“We’ve had a few people with laundry bags excited that it was only a quarter—but again, it’s a great icebreaker and it gets the word out that we are open,” she said.

The opening has created employment for a total of 11 employees who are tasked with creating a transformative experience for consumers.

“When you come through that door it’s a journey,” said Bullock.

“Our guides are going to take you through, let you know about every-

thing we have to offer.”

One of the guides is Olivia Broer, who says customers learn a lot when they come in.

“We try to make it as comfortable for everyone as possible even if you’re an experienced user, we always like to know more about the products. So we’re always giving and taking from conversations.”

She says typically, the first word a customer says when they step inside is something like ‘whoa!’.

“We had a lady yesterday say it’s the year 2080 in here. It’s very modern, very clean and very minimal. It’s gorgeous in here,” said Broer.

The striking decor is black and white with Kolab branded products that reflect their commitment to supporting the arts, design and culture.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Stray dog days of summer STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Where have the dog days of summer gone? According to Google, the dog days of summer describes the most oppressive period of summer for heat between July 3 and Aug. 11 each year.

Maybe we are stuck in the stray dog days of summer here in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan where we’ve had more rain and cool temperatures than heat.

Lloydminster is not exactly on the equator, but we have had a couple of hot days this week, yet not enough sweltering days yet to meet the dog days of summer profile in my books.

If someone could fry an egg on a sidewalk between now and Aug. 11, that would suffice to define the meaning of dog days of summer.

The recent onslaught of mosquitoes might be a harbinger an extended warm spell.

However, in the 10 years I have

lived here, there has usually been only about a week or so each summer when I wish I had air conditioning.

Fortunately, I live on the ground floor and get a crosswind with the strategic opening of a few windows and save a few bucks by running a fan now and then.

As a rule, I don’t like consistent oven-hot weather like they have in the interior of B.C. since it’s way too hot to exercise outdoors.

Stepping into a red hot car and seat isn’t refreshing either.

When I lived in Ontario, the heat and high humidity made even walking around unbearable.

Obviously, global warming has avoided the Border City making the prospects of wallowing in many dog days of summer less likely.

The sad part is as soon as August rolls around, cooler weather is just around the corner.

Last year it got cold on Sept. 6 and basically stayed that way until May of this year.

We need a few hot days so people can have the satisfaction of complaining about it, although anyone

who does is probably not going to get much sympathy.

The clock is ticking on the dog days of summer again.

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

EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, noncompetitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people.

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

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

EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes 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 & FRIDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Fri) We’re on Facebook.

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EVERY THURSDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City Farmer’s Market takes place every Thursday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY – LABIS WALKING PROGRAM Brain injury survivors are invited to join the Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) Walking Program on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre. It is free of charge. For more info please call 306-825-7212.

PLAYSCHOOL PREREGISTRATION Southridge Playschool is open for preregistration for the 2019-2020 school year.

We offer a structured, play based program for your 3-5 year old to learn & grow. For more information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780-871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave. WORLD WAR WOMEN From June 29 until Sept.

20 the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre is pleased to present their stories in the special exhibition, World War Women. Divided into four thematic zones, World War Women uses artifacts, images, audiovisuals and archival materials to delve into the personal stories of Canadian women during the World Wars. Visitors will meet women from volunteer organizations, wartime workplaces and branches of the military — such as Joan Arnoldi and Mary Plummer, who founded the Canadian Field Comforts Commission;

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Ada Sylvester, who worked at the Canadian Car and Foundry plant in present-day Thunder Bay, Ontario; and photographer Lorna Stanger of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service. The exhibition also includes the stories of some of the more than 100,000 grieving wives, mothers and sisters who lost loved ones during the wars.

Together, these stories paint a picture of how women’s lives and social roles were transformed in wartime.

Their experiences forged a new understanding of women’s capabilities, both within society and within themselves.

JULY 25 – MOTHERS FIRST A weekly group for new mothers to connect with one another, share experiences & to learn about and practice self-care. Meeting is from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is being hosted at Midwest Family Connections, #103, 4910 - 50 Street Lloydminster. Discussions will focus on the experiences and needs of new mothers who may be concerned about or experiencing anxiety, stress or Postpartum Depression (PPD).

One-on-one support is also available. Call 306-825-5911 to set up an appointment.

JULY 26 – DAY-AWAY The Legacy Centre hosting a “DAY-AWAY” Bus Trip to Rosthern, Saskatchewan on Friday, July 26. We are off to the Station Arts Centre. Luncheon and theatre production of “Blow Wind” written and directed by Daniel Macdonald, cost of the trip is $125/ person (includes bus rideColumbine Coachlines, lunch & the Production. Supper in North Battleford on the way home is at your expense. Call Legacy Centre for more info

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AUG. 2 –CHARITY BBQ On Aug. 2, Border City Furniture, 4817 50 Avenue, will be hosting a Charity BBQ from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to The Lloydminster Care-A-Van, who help alleviate concerns of our commu nit y me mbe rs w he n it comes to travelling to medical appointments outside of Lloydminster. We are proud to provide hamburgers, smokies, beverages and even RIBS ON A BUN! Cost is purely by donation, so please give generously to help such a great organization!

HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE The Lloydminster Healthcare Auxiliary is offering a $600 Joan Bellward Scholarship to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into a degree nursing program, as well as a $600 Healthcare Bursary to a Grade 12 graduate accepted into health-care related fields. Applicants must reside in Lloydminster and district.

Applications are available from your high school counsellor or from Wilma Bodnard at 780-875-4936. Applications are due on Aug. 20.

LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL Books for Babies, Program for Moms, Dads and/or caregivers & babies (newborn to 1 year) 4 weeks - Mondays Sept 30-Oct 28 (No class Oct 14), 10:30-11:30 a.m. OR Thursdays Oct 31-Nov 28 (No class Nov 14) 10 - 11 a.m. OR Tuesdays, Feb 4-Mar 3, 2020 (No class Feb 18) 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: No charge, Call 780-8755763 to register.

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Border City gets first Sask dispensary FROM PAGE 9

There are displays of a variety of accessories, apparel and cannabis for sale, including Kolab’s brand of dried cannabis that Bullock says is a little different from competitors.

“We have some strains of cannabis that you will only find at this retail store,” she said, noting they also sell Kolab T-shirts with lettering bearing the longitude and latitude of the store.

LAB1 sells everyt hing f r om gr ind er s, lighters, butter makers for homemade edibles, bongs and storage containers as well as cannabis and related oils.

Cannabis retailers in Saskatchewan can sell dried cannabis, fresh cannabis, unconcentrated cannabis oil,

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Our guides are going to take you through, let you know about everything we have to offer.

cannabis seeds and cannabis plants.

The legal purchase limit is up to 30 grams per customer in a single transaction.

It’s been less than a year since cannabis was legalized in Canada and that’s what excites Bullock to be managing Kolab’s flagship retail store.

“I love being part of something new and helping people unders ta nd w h at c anna bi s is—we have people from first-time users

all the way to cannabis enthusiasts that come in,” she said Bullock brings about 20 years of retail experience including the past 12 years managing numerous retail stores in Lloydminster and Alberta to the job.

She says Kolab hired people with prior retail experience or cannabis enthusiasts.

“When they came together they learned from each other, they taught each other and now we have some amazing guides who know all about the product,” said Bullock.

“It’s a great industry and I’m excited to be a part of it here on the Saskatchewan side.”

LAB1 is open from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

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First job lessons PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Hurrying into a popular housewares shop recently, to return some drapes, I was reminded of what it was like to start a new job. The very young girl behind the counter looked at me with a concerned frown as I skipped past the empty alleys, where folks queue up to pay and headed straight for her.

“Excuse me!” she called with the air of one who had been taught correct procedure with NO exceptions. “You can’t enter there. You’ll have to wait your turn in the line.” I opened my mouth to argue that there wasn’t one, then closed it again and did as she asked.

“Next please,” she beckoned with a bright smile as I reached the front.

We’ve all been there I suppose. When I was fresh out of high school my first job was at the Lloydminster Public Library. I was young, nervous and entirely l a c ki ng i n t h e s o c i a l graces. (Unsurprisingly, time has worked its magic and now I’m OLD, nervous and lacking in social graces) but, back to my story. For some

unknown reason, the mayor and several notable citizens invited our library staff to join them for a prestigious dinner.

I sat quietly, keeping my usual low profile as speeches were made and congratulations given. Afterward, a plate was clunked onto the table in front of me by one of the stony-faced waiters who glided soundlessly about the room; the embodiment of decorum and fine manners.

I glanced at my food.

Horrors! I had been allotted, among other things, a large clump of raw cauliflower. What was I supposed to do with that? I couldn’t pick it up or break it apart with my fingers, and I couldn’t spear it and gnaw the thing in mid-air. It didn’t occur to me to leave it where it lay. I’d been brought up to eat what I was given. (Thanks Dad).

Grabbing my utensils I began discreetly to saw. Progress was slow but steady until my knife slipped and the white lump hurtled into the air like an errant snowball and bounded across the floor to rest along the main passage to the kitchen. CRUD! Now what? Ignore it?

Pretend it belonged to someone else?

“Can you believe

someone did that?” I’d say disgustedly to my well-dressed neighbour.

“How rude!” and I’d dab my mouth with the corner of a linen serviette.

Or should I lunge to my feet and collect it? I imagined myself standing to face the head table, and with a courteous inclination of my head say, “A thousand pardons, but I appear to have dropped my cruciferous vegetables.”

It was while I was frantically thinking, that a waitress burst from the kitchen door with a heavily laden tray. The scene played out before me in terrible slow motion as she stumbled over the cauliflower, plunged one hand into a nearby potted plant to catch herself, and flung the tray and its contents high into the air.

I shrank into a miserable huddle and had nightmares for weeks, all ending the same way.

Me, crouching miserably in a dank, dimly lit prison cell while stylish accusers, each sporting the head of a cauliflower, advanced up on my cowering form. “It’s hers,” they’d scream. So yeah, first jobs can be traumatic. Cut the kids some slack.

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Orange Door opens to Interval Home GEOFF LEE

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The Lloydminster Home Depot nailed this year’s Orange Door Project fundraising campaign for the benefit of the Lloydminster Interval Home Society.

The Home Depot Canada Foundation wrapped up its national 2019 Orange Door campaign to end youth homelessness on July 16 with the Lloydminster store on the leaderboard for donation dollars raised.

“Thanks to the incredible support of the Lloydminster community and our passionate associates, the Lloydminster Home Depot was one of the top fundraising stores,” said a campaign marketing spokesperson in an email.

The local outlet raised $8,420 from online donations and

File Photo qualified for the foundation’s campaign matching program for a total donation of $16,840 to the Interval Home charity.

The Lloydminster Home Depot was one of seven stores to qualify for matching funds.

Funds raised will provid e u pd at es and renovations, including windows, patio doors, flooring and painting

to the Interval Home’s temporary shelter building.

The shelter supports women, or women and their children, who are experiencing domestic violence, housing crisis and family crisis situations.

The $148,240 raised at Home Depot Canada’s 27 stores in Alberta will be distributed to 11 local charity

partners.

Nationally, the Orange Door campaign will distribute more than $900,000 in support of 120 youth-serving charities.

The Home Depot Foundation has pledged $50 million by 2022 through the Orange Door program to prevent and end youth homelessness in Canada.

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Sports

Steelers goalie preps for Union College Pirates find a way to win

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Bella McKee’s greatest challenge will begin in about five weeks.

The former Lloydminster PWM midget AAA Steelers netminder and Team Alberta 2019 Canada Winter Games champion has committed to attend Union College at Schenectady, N.Y., and lace up the skates for the Dutchwomen hockey team this fall.

McKee will study as a Neuroscience major at the Little Ivies liberal arts college, while attempting to lead their rebuilding hockey program to the top of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 standings.

“They were pretty confident in my game and how I played,” said McKee, 18. “With

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Former Lloydminster PWM Steelers goalie Bella McKee will be in the crease for the Union College Dutchwomen this fall.

their current threegoalie rotation, they want to have a starter and see who is going to come out on top play-

ing that role. They’re pretty confident that if I work hard it can be me.

So, that was a big step (toward committing) of coming in as a freshman to even have that opportunity to possibly play quite a few games.”

McKee said the Dutchwomen coaching staff started to express interest during her Grade 11 year at Kitscoty High School. They remained in contact throughout her sophomore season with the Steelers and invited the Irma, Alta., product to the school for a threeday camp last August.

She said getting to know the welcoming coaching staff, while

also touring the campus, facilities and gaining an insight into the small-town feel of the community tipped her hand toward committing. McKee signed in October and will receive a scholarship covering 80 per cent of her post-secondary costs.

The coaching staff provided a spring and summer pre-season program to complete, noted McKee, with most of the July and August duties centred on off-ice work such as weight lifting and conditioning. Her flight to the Eastern United States is scheduled for Sept. 2 with practices and exhibition games

following in short order.

“Academically, I want to make sure I reach my goal of finishing with a degree in neuroscience, so I can transfer back to Canada and take an after-grad in Education,” said McKee, who added this opportunity wouldn’t be possible without the support of her teammates and coaches with the PWM Steelers and the Kitscoty High School staff.

“As part of the team, I want to get us to the championship. And, also personally, I want to represent everybody here, my family and my friends, and make sure they’re proud.”

The Northwest 15-and-under Prairie Pirates clawed their way to an 8-7 extrainnings victory against the Sherwood Park Athletics at Hospital West Diamond on Saturday afternoon.

“It was a scrappy win,” said Pirates shortstop and relief pitcher Brendan Hamilton. “It’s not the greatest we’ve had this year, but good teams find a way to win, and we found a way.”

Pirates right fielder Seamus Gallagher got his team on the board in the top of the second inning thanks to a few Athletics errors. Centrefielder Austin Orbeck then made the score 2-0 with a drive down the middle that plated catcher Masen Anderson in the third.

A lack of focus in the field led the Athletics to a comeback in the bottom of the frame and a couple of wide pitches by starter Cameron Pero during the next inning helped the opposition to a 3-2 advantage.

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Twins set to host provincial finals JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster midget AA Twins will attempt to capture a provincial championship on home soil this weekend.

Seven teams with gold medal hopes of their own will stand in the Twins way during the Baseball Saskatchewan 18-and-under AA Tier 2 finals at Wallace Field and Legion Ball Park this Friday to Sunday.

The competition is an unknown to the Border City boys as they’ve played Alberta teams throughout the season, but there is no denying that fans in attendance will witness good ball.

“It’ll be pretty high level,” said Twins coach Scott Willis. “Probab l y , th e h i g h e r - e n d teams we’ve played all year, it’ll be every team this weekend. So, it’ll be tough, but we’ll be alright.”

Willis said they have a strong core of sopho-

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Twins pitcher Daegan Deck gets set to throw a strike during an exhibition contest against the Glaslyn Mud Hens at Legion Ball Park on Monday.

more players who can put runs on the board.

He said the boys have shown improvement in every game, are healthy leading into the tourney and excited to get it started.

“Our pitching is pretty solid,” said Twins catcher Brayden Rekimowich. “We throw a lot of strikes and when their guys hit we make plays.

So, we’re pretty good defensively and with

pitching. Hitting wise, singles and smart base running gets us a lot of runs.”

The Twins begin the tournament with a match against the Saskatoon Bandit Braves at 4 p.m. on Friday, move on to a contest with the Prince Albert Royals at noon on Saturday and wrap up the round-robin with a 6 p.m. start versus the Lumsden Cubs later that afternoon.

All of the Twins pool games will be played at Legion Ball Park and they’ll need to finish top-two in the division to make it to championship Sunday.

“We’re going to play our game, throw strikes and make plays on defence,” said Rekimowich.

“And, having the home crowd out at a diamond we’re familiar with will definitely help us.”

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Huskies second baseman Cael Hamilton gets a hit against the Cardinals.

Huskies capture Baseball Alberta championship JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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An unlikely event occurred during the final of the 15-and-under Tier 2 Baseball Alberta championships.

The host Marwayne Huskies oozed confidence heading into their match against the St. Albert Cardinals at

Mel Huff Ball Park on Sunday afternoon. After all, they had beaten the Cardinals 24-1 in the opening game of the provincial tournament two days earlier and ran roughshod over the rest of the competition in the lead-up to the final.

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Bats wake up in comeback win FROM PAGE 20

Yet, it was the Cardinals who came out ready to play with Jakob Mitchell plating lead-up batter Aidan Boyd on a grounder to short in the top of the first inning. Huskies shortstop Ryan Nelson got the run back on a lead-off home run to left, but the bats went cold from there.

They simply had no answer for Cardinals starter Chad Boelee’s four-seam fastball, diving curve and command of the zone.

Boelee struck out five during the first three innings holding the powerful Huskies offence to two runs and a look up at the scoreboard in the top of the fourth when a Connor Boyd single and strong running on the base paths led to the 4-2 lead.

“We knew they were a good team, a good hitting team, so we needed to go out with everything we had,” said Boelee. “We played good to get the win, but just couldn’t come out with it today.”

Huskies centrefielder Ean Cooke took home on an off-the-mark pickoff throw to third in the bottom of the fourth. Second baseman Rohan Quist tied the contest moments later on a grounder to deep short and third bagger Brennan Saunders put the Huskies up

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The Marwayne Huskies captured the Baseball Alberta 15U Tier 2 championship at Mel Huff Ball Park on Sunday.

5-4 during the next atbat on a drive into centre field.

The Cardinals removed Boelee from the game after 94 pitches in the bottom of the fifth. Huskies pitcher Riley Applegate, who struck out five in four innings of work, quickly capitalized on the move with a bases clearing double into centre that he turned into a triple on an errant throw.

“We didn’t start off with our best game, but toward the end we figured out how to play,” said Applegate. “We played our type of ball, not anyone else’s, and put the bats to work.”

The Huskies scored six in the bottom of the fifth to take a commanding 11-4 lead. Cardinals middle infielder, outfielder and catcher Brennan MacDonald found the top of a sun

umbrella in the right field bleachers in the opening half of the sixth, but the game was already out of reach.

“We just had one bad inning,” said Boelee.

“That set us back a little. I thought we had a chance to come back, but it was just a little too late.”

Applegate brought home the final run later that inning on a single down the middle that plated leftfielder Quaid Fitzpatrick. All told, the scorecard read 15-5 in the Huskies favour when the game was called.

“We came close last year and lost in the final,” said Applegate.

“So, this year is pretty cool. We went down a bit and wish we made Tier 1, but I thought we played really well this weekend. We’re proud of ourselves and we should be.”

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Pirates earn scrappy victory against Athletics FROM PAGE 18

The Pirates enjoyed a few quality opportunities to run away with the game early or tie it up in the fifth only to come up short.

Pirates reliever Cody Graf finally drove in the tying run in the top of the sixth with Hamilton giving the team a 4-3 lead a few batters later.

After the Athletics knotted the contest at 4-4 in the bottom of the frame, Orbeck plated two and Gallagher brought home Jackson Heculuck on a single in the top of the seventh and final inning.

The Athletics kept battling tying the game once again to force extra innings. Hamilton eventually came home for the winning run in the ninth on a bases-loaded walk.

“We weren’t sharp in terms of taking advantage,” said Pirates head coach Dave Pero.

“We had a few situations with guys on base, guys in scoring position with one out or no outs, and should have had some big innings there. We didn’t do that. So, it was nice to scrape a win out, but we definitely need to be better at capitalizing when we get guys on base.”

The Pirates will host a small preprovincial tournament at Hospi-

tal West this Saturday and Sunday before making their way to Saskatoon for the Baseball Saskatchewan finals during the first weekend of August. They’ll return home to host the Western Canada Baseball Championships from Aug. 15 to 18.

“We can sharpen up a few things,” said Hamilton. “But, overall, I think we have a pretty good shot at competing well at provincials.”

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Pirates outfielder Austin Orbeck catches a flyball hit to left/centre.

Agriculture Trade issues the focus at agriculture meeting MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture concluded their two-day annual meeting in Quebec City on July 19.

During the meeting, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen strongly recommended the federal government take urgent action to provide support to the agriculture industry in the short and long term.

“Alberta farmers are caught in the middle of a bunch of international fights that have nothing to do with them,” said Minister Devin Dreeshen.

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Alberta farmers are caught in the middle of a bunch of international fights that have nothing to do with them.

“The industry needs the federal government to pay attention to the impacts of the current trade issues on Alberta’s supply chain.”

The industry is currently experiencing numerous trade issues across several markets including: • Restrictive practices involving fumiga-

tion requirements and quota restrictions on pulse crop imports with India.

• Negative ramifications of Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) on durum wheat exports to Italy.

• Continued trade tension between Canada and China, with China blocking Canadian canola from entering its market due to an alleged pest issue and its customs agency planning to increase inspections of Canadian pork and pork product imports.

• Continuation of Saudi Arabia’s ban on trade with Canada, including wheat and barley.

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December 22 – January 19 Give yourself a makeover and don’t spare any expense. New clothes will look good and be necessary for your new responsibilities at work. Customers will be impressed by your presence.

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 You’ll get a promotion that will allow you to pay off most of your debts. Working overtime will further help your financial situation. Don’t neglect your health or your partner.

PISCES

February 19 – March 20 People will be impressed with your dynamic ideas. You’ll find yourself on a pedestal and receive admiration from all sides. You’ll accomplish something that people will applaud for a long time.

ARIES

March 21– April 19 You’ll enjoy tender moments with your family.

You’ll also bury the hatchet with a close friend you’ve had conflict with in the past. Your attention will be on a member of your family.

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20 Take the time to explore the area you’ve recently moved to — you’re sure to make some great discoveries. You’ll be on the move and your children may see you as a taxi. A business trip is possible. Your phone won’t stop ringing.

GEMINI

May 21 – June 21 You may be in the middle of your vacation, but that won’t stop your boss from offering you a promotion that will increase your income and your client base. You may be faced with some unexpected expenses.

CANCER

June 22 – July 22 There’s lots of action on the way and many surprises in store for you. Your friends will suggest some exciting activities. Let yourself be carried away by spontaneous decisions that are sure to bring you joy.

LEO July 23 – August 22 It’s time to cleanse your circle of friends. By eliminating parasites, you’ll appreciate your true friends more and your leisure activities will become more satisfying.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22 Your social life is certainly very active. You’ll be in charge of organizing an event that successfully brings people together. You have to wait for some people to catch up.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22 Either on your own, with a family member or a business partner, you’ll take the initial steps in starting a big project. Don’t be surprised to hear from your boss while you’re on vacation; they can’t manage without you.

SCORPIO

October 23 – November 21 Being on vacation won’t stop you from dreaming about your next adventure. You may also spontaneously decide to return to your studies at the beginning of the new school year.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 – December 21 Don’t be afraid of change; in this case, it will only make things better. A romantic getaway or an adventure with friends will be the perfect end to a vacation already filled with great memories.

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CITY SIDE REALTY Brad Gilbert Broker/Owner

Jennifer Gilbert Associate Broker

Jackie Gartner Pattie Todd Associate Broker Associate Broker

780.875.3343

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

Real Estate, Rentals & Property Management

Rick Schesnuk Realtor

Judy Bexson Realtor

Amanda Warner Realtor

Sandy Hardy Realtor

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