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VOLUME 2 I ISSUE 50

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Community supports equality for all TAYLOR WEAVER

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Border City and area residents gathered Friday afternoon to peacefully express their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place throughout the world. Roughly 100 people of all ages, races, and walks of life gathered along Highway 16 by the Border Markers, proudly hoisting signs reading “HONK 4 EQUALITY” and “Don’t Ignore Something Because it

Makes You Uncomfortable,” all while remaining peaceful as they spread their message. Black Lives Matter protests have become a common sight worldwide following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. Police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder in Floyd’s death, while three other officers have been charged with aiding and abetting murder. Friday’s rally in the Border City was all about peace and equality for all, a message voiced by all who attended. “We’re here in support of George Floyd, but not only George Floyd; all ethnicities ... We’re trying to bring it to light and really

crush racism,” said Preston Sinclair, a proud Indigenous Canadian who attended the rally with his family. “Everybody sees it and it kind of gets brushed off, and people don’t realize how much it affects everybody.” Members of the Lloydminster RCMP Detachment attended, including Insp. Lee Brachmann, who noted the peaceful protest was about ending racism in our communities. “The RCMP respects the diversity of our communities and we’re out here today to make sure the demonstration remains peaceful and that the people gathered here have an opportunity to have their voices heard and get their point across in a safe manner,” said Brachmann. “Our goal here today was to make sure the community stays safe – that being both the participants here as well as local area businesses and residences.” One local attendee, who identified herself as Linda, was grateful for the police presence,

A Black Lives Matter rally was held in the Border City last Friday as residents showed their support for equality for all. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source as it gave her a great sense of emotion and acknowledgment. “I felt I had to be here for a number of reasons, but the utmost being that, had my son’s late girlfriend not lost their child, I’d be a grandmother of an African American little boy who would have turned 11 this past January,” she said. “Now, being that I’m Cree, that would have been quite the life for that little boy because not only is systemic

racism rampant with black lives, but also for First Nations, so it’s in honour of that little boy that I had to be here. “There are so many with no voice and I had to be a voice for them.” One Lloydminster resident who was unable to attend was Brian Verigan, whose 11-year-old son, Zion, felt compelled to show his support and was accompanied by his nana. “He came to me on Thursday and (excit-

edly) asked if I could take the day off work because he felt it was very important to do something about this,” said Verigan. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t take the day off, but we asked his nana if she wanted to go down with him, and she loved the idea. “He’s a fantastic kid who really cares about life, and what’s right and what’s wrong, so I like to think that’s a part of his upbringing,” he said with pride.

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Seniors applaud Dr. Cooke demolition GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Where is the replacement plan? That’s what the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Society will keep asking Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) as the demolition of the south wing of the Dr. Cooke Extended Care facility is nearly finished. “We are pushing on continuing the planning for the replacement building,” said Graham Brown, president of the seniors’ advocacy group following the latest conference call with AHS and SHA reps on May 28. The Seniors’ Society has been actively lobbying both provincial health authorities for new care beds if one or two wings of Dr. Cooke were demolished. “When they get it down doesn’t really matter to us. We want to start moving ahead w ith wh a t ’ s g o i n g i n there,” said Brown. He says the conference call was an opportunity to provide a status report on the phased Dr. Cooke project, including delays caused by COVID-19. “We’re just kind of clarifying where we’re at with what we’re doing,” explained Brown. He says the demolition is expected to finish within a month leaving two more stages to complete. Brown says the planned addition of a palliative care unit and renovation of the nursing station, following a renovation to the administration wing

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Graham Brown, left, president of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society, with Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young, Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers and Wainwright-Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA Garth Rowswell during the final meeting of 2019 at the Legacy Centre.

and supply area, is on hold due to COVID-19. “It is backing up the renovations inside because right now, all the seniors’ lodges are on lock-down. Until the lockdown gets lifted, there’s going to be no changes going on there,” said Brown. Brown notes SHA and AHS have been meeting three times every week to stay informed on the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Lloydminster. He says AHS and SHA voiced appreciation of the support and assistance received from Malcolm Radke, CEO of the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation on COVID-19. Joining Brown on the call were AHS reps, Sherie Allen, senior vice-president central zone north, Debora Okrainetz, area director and Cyndy Heslin with the East Yellowhead Advisory Council. SHA input was provided by Leonard Wegner, director of continuing care, Lloydminster. Wegner reported the site gazebo is going back to the Lions Club that will move it to the Lloydminster Commu-

nity Youth Centre. The agenda included a discussion about immediate health priorities for Lloydminster, the dialysis unit, mental health beds and transitional beds. Brown learned when it comes to long-term care beds, the Lloydminster region is rated as a high priority, but the city of Lloydminster is rated as a medium priority. “Once this state of emergency has been lifted, I hope we can reactivate our Long Term Care Beds Committee and continue planning a replacement building on the Dr. Cooke site,” said Brown. “We haven’t really got anywhere with replacing it yet.” AHS previously reported demolition of the south wing was recommended since the cost to renovate the space was prohibitive. Alberta Infrastructure pegged the cost of demolition and renovation at approximately $5 million earlier this year. In 2017, 44 new supportive living spaces opened in Lloydminster

at Pioneer House and in 2015, 60 new continuing-care spaces were opened, replacing 55 spaces from Dr. Cooke. The Seniors Society is targeting another 130 beds over the next 15-20 years. “Some of those should start being delivered as soon as possible,” said Brown. He says they’ve had meetings with AHS and SHA on it, but there is no joint buy-in yet. AHS plans and delivers health supports for Albertans and owns the Dr. Cooke facility, while SHA is the operator of health facilities in Lloydminster, including Dr. Cooke. “When we are meeting in our planning for what should go there, we’re meeting with both Saskatchewan and Alberta, so they can be involved in the planning all the way along,” said Brown. He says the next step would be more of a strategic plan on the needs of the community and planning for the potential of more beds and what types, including transitional and mental health beds.

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ECO 9 ready to ride into hands-on education TAYLOR WEAVER

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Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Alberta non-profit Inside Education, E.S. Laird Middle School’s ECO 9 program will be Going The Distance in the fall. “Going The Distance is a project myself and teacher Erin Clax-

ton created, and it’s through Inside Education, which is a non -profit in Alberta,” said ECO 9 teacher Shaun Donald. “We’re creating (this program) to introduce students to bike maintenance so they can use their bikes, fix up their bikes, and then we’re

going to do some mapping and map excises while we’re biking.” ECO 9 is a cross-curricular Grade 9 program run out of E.S. La i rd M i d d l e S c h o o l where students spend a lot of time learning outside the classroom, participating through trips, tours and outdoor

activities. The program builds independence, and collaborative learning, as the class is divided into leadership groups with varying responsibilities. “With the ECO 9 class we do a lot of trips, and we’re trying to do more of those trips using our bikes instead of buses or cars, so this grant enables us to maintain our bikes and travel around the city, mapping it, and then figuring out how much fuel and energy we’re saving by using our bikes instead of cars or buses.” Jim Taylor, owner of Grindin’ Gears Bikes n’ Boards, has been a supporter of ECO 9 since the program’s inception, and as Donald explained, has played an important role in many aspects of the program’s curriculum. “Most of the money is going to be spent maintaining the bikes (that we have acquired through donation over

ECO 9 teacher Shaun Donald is excited to incorporate the program’s new Going The Distance project this fall, thanks to a $5,000 grant. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source the years), and we’re in partnership with Grindin’ Gears who are helping us out, not just with maintaining the bikes, but Jim volunteers his time, and comes to our classroom and goes over bike maintenance with the students, so they get hands-on experience with a bike technician to learn how to work on their bikes,” he

said. “If they have any questions, he spends half a day here with us helping out, which is absolutely fantastic and we’re lucky he’s able to do that.” D o n a l d a l s o explained a portion of the funds will be used to purchase odometer and GPS units for the bikes to map each ride and collect accurate information.

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Staff and students to return to class for 2020-2021

Guidelines on classroom reopenings to be released as early as next week

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On Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced classes in Saskatchewan Prekindergarten to Grade 12 schools will resume in-classroom learning for the upcoming school year. Saskatchewan schools have been closed since March 20 when an indefinite suspension of inclass learning was announced in response to COVID-19. The school year is set to start as early as Sept. 1, based on local school division calendars. “Re-opening schools is a significant milestone for our province, and an important step for families to get back to a new-normal,” said

Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant.

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Re-opening schools is a significant milestone for our province, and an important step for families to get back to a new-normal.

“Thank you to the teachers and staff for the tremendous job they have done connecting with their students while in-class learning has been suspended.” The Ministry of Education, with the input of the Education Response Planning

Team, will distribute public health guidelines being developed in concert with the Chief Medical Health Officer. The guidelines will be available to school division as early as next week to ensure schools are safe for students, staff and caregivers. The Government of Saskatchewan’s priority continues to be the health and safety of students, staff and caregivers. The Chief Medical Health Officer will continue providing advice and recommendations as the planning and implementation process takes place. To provide provincial-level direction on these operational matters, the Education

Response Planning Team, which includes representation from the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, and the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, the Saskatchewan Association of School Business Officials and the League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents, will work with school divisions to navigate through the logistics. While a return to the classroom in the fall is the scenario being planned for, there will be contingency plans in place in the event that there becomes an elevated transmission risk, and inclass learning cannot resume as planned, either regionally or provincially.

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The Cop Corner: Crime Prevention – the 9 p.m. Routine CONST. MICHAEL HAGEL LLOYDMINSTER RCMP DETACHMENT

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It is my sincere pleasure to be writing to you directly as the citizenry of Lloydminster. All too often, our media releases are devoid of colour, instead, focusing on “just the facts.” This column is a chance for the RCMP to relay information that otherwise may be lost in a more official release.

As last week’s column by Inspector Brachmann was focusing on crime trends, this column will too be focusing on events and initiatives coming from the Lloydminster Detachment, such as any future town halls or other opportunities to speak with Members in a less formal setting like “Coffee with a Cop.” This month, the Lloydminster RCMP

is focusing on Crime Prevention, specifically the 9 p.m. routine. The 9 p.m. routine was started in Pasco County, Florida and is now used by police forces worldwide. At 9 p.m. make a list of items to check every day: ensure vehicle windows are shut; put away children’s toys and bikes; put away all tools; close and lock all doors and windows; set the security system and

make sure surveillance cameras are working; turn on exterior lights. As always, the Lloydminster RCMP encourages the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, con-

tact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-847 7 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. Please contact the Meridian Source (and email any questions you may have to taylor@meridiansource.ca) for our next se rie s, w he re Const. Kirzinger will answer your questions.

Until next time; Lloydminster is a beautiful community, and it relies on its citizens to work together to ensure that is maintained.

Non-medical masks available to Albertans MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Albertans can now access 20 million free, non-medical face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID19. People can visit one of almost 600 A&W,

McDonald’s Canada, or Tim Hortons drivethrus in the province to receive four nonmedical masks. Masks are free and no purchase is necessary. Albertans are encouraged to pick up masks for family

members and friends, especially those who may not be able to get to a drive-thru, to reduce traffic. Masks are being distributed on the honour system, and people are asked to respect the limit of one package of four

masks per Albertan to ensure everyone who wants masks can get them. Masks have also been provided to many municipalities, First Nations communities, Metis Settlements, and local agen-

cies. This includes rural and remote communities that do not have access to a partner restaurant drivethru and are developing their own distribution plans. To learn more, visit alberta.ca/masks.

This initiative is part of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy to safely reduce public health restrictions and reopen our economy. F o r mo r e i nf o r ma tion, visit alberta.ca/ RelaunchStrategy

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Water, Sewer Replacement Program for 2020 begins CITY OF LLOYDMINSTER

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Construction for the

2020 Water and Sewer Replacement Program will begin Monday,

June 15. The City of Lloydminster, in conjunction with Rusway Construction Ltd., will remove and replace water and sanitary mains along 50 Street between 51 Avenue and 52 Avenue. Additionally, the section of the roadway will see the replacement of all curb and gutter and a new asphalt surface. During construction, 50 Street between 51 Ave. and 52 Ave., including both intersections, will be closed. Vehicle access will be maintained via the alley as the entire width of the road will be closed. Pedestrian access will be maintained along the full length of the con-

struction site. Residents must follow marked detour routes and cautiously drive when passing

construction crews. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-September, weather permitting.

Learn more about the 2020 engineering capital infrastructure projects at lloydminster.ca/ engineering.

RCMP remind citizens to create a nightly #9PMRoutine MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Many property crimes are crimes of opportunity, and by having a #9PMRoutine, Albertans can help protect

their property from theft. The 9 p.m. Routine movement began in Pasco County, Florida, and is used by police forces across the world.

It is a nightly reminder for people to make sure their homes, vehicles and property are locked up and secured for the night. Alberta RCMP will be

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Where the wild things go PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

As people around the world stay indoors during this pandemic, wild animals have taken advantage of the peace and quiet. From gangs of turkeys roaming the empty streets of Baton Rouge, U.S.A., to feral Kashmiri mountain goats making their way through the Welsh town of Llandudno, there have been some unusual sightings of late. Here on the farm, we haven’t noticed any difference, which isn’t surprising since our outdoor movements haven’t changed. However, even as of last fall, as I visited my friend Cyndi in Alberta’s capital city, I noticed an interesting fact: there was more wildlife to be seen on the streets of this thriving metropolis, than on

the lonesome prairie near my home. Sighting coyotes isn’t unusual where I live, but to view them trotting unconcernedly down a city sidewalk in search of one of the juicy jackrabbits that are also prolific in my friend’s active neighbourhood – well, that’s weird. And I haven’t seen a jackrabbit in years. How about this? I like birds and walk for miles each spring searching for nests. I slop around sloughs, march in mud, and thrust through thickets in my quest to locate one lousy duck nest. That’s not too much to ask for right? But, usually, I see nothing and return home bedraggled and sad. Now the kicker: a mallard nested on Cyndi’s front lawn, in plain sight, under a cedar – in the middle of flipping Edmonton!

There wasn’t even any water nearby. When the chicks hatched they had to cross a busy intersection, tramp past a shopping plaza, waddle behind a Chinese restaurant and scuttle through a schoolyard to get to a man-made pond in the centre of a park. Does this make sense to you? My friend even has squirrels frolicking in the three trees and six shrubs that have been mandated as backyard landscaping requirements in her area, and their antics entertain each day. I have great groves of trees everywhere you look, with nary a squirrel to see. Or any living creature at all, for that matter, apart from magpies – which I could do well without. Nonetheless, the pièce de résistance was as I sat at their dinner table and gazed outside at the shredded cor-

ner of a sturdy sundeck Cyndi’s husband, Darrell, had built. Splinters of wood lay everywhere, covering decorative chairs and a nearby barbecue. Further shards of timber coated the ground below and festooned a flourishing perennial border. As I turned to ask what had happened,

an enormous bird lit on one particularly mangled chunk. I was entranced! I’d only seen such a fine fowl in glossy magazines or comprehensive books devoted to the study of our feathered friends. Wow! Then, with a flick of his tail, he gave the remaining wood careful consideration before

commencing to hammer upon the battered remains of what had been a lovely ornamental railing. Woodchips flew. “Damn bird,” Cyndi yelled, vigorously rapping on the window to shoo him away. “He’s been here every day for the past month.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Leave it to Weaver A smile DOES go a long way EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Growing up, my mom taught me the laws of Seinfeld and how it’s all a matter of perspective and how you look at any given situation that counts. Fast 30 years and those lessons have stuck with me and helped me realize that, hey, what appears to be really crummy right now could be a whole heck of a lot worse (and might just lead to something wonderful!). Last week, the Meridian Source featured a story on John Derkach, a local security guard and a man with a very positive outlook on life. John credited his late father for his constant positivity, especially in these uncertain times during a global pandemic. In my line of work, I get to meet, interview and photograph a lot of people. Over the past

few years, I have had the pleasure of running into John at a handful of community events throughout the Border City, and he has always radiated positivity and a great sense of humour. A couple of weeks back when I was putting a story together at the LloydMall on their reopening, there was John, smiling from ear to ear, spreading his positivity to everyone who was walking through the mall on their first day back after COVID-19 shut everything down. This really struck a chord with me, so I had to ask him, “Could I write a story about you?” Once he got the green light from his boss, we were off to the races and the rest is history. John credits his father for his constant positive outlook on life, and I credit my mom for sharing the exact same outlook on life, and when things don’t seem to be going your way, do a 180 and try to find the positive. Now, back to my Seinfeld ref-

erence … I’ve been doing a fair bit of biking through Bud Miller All Seasons Park over the last month, and for the first time in the roughly 300km I’ve ridden, someone snubbed me! That’s right, someone snubbed me! Out of the hundreds of people I’ve ridden past and acknowle d ge d w i th a h e ad bo b o r a “good afternoon,” this was the first time my “hello” wasn’t reciprocated. I know it might seem moot, but instead of maintaining a smile and continuing my ride, the only thing going through my mind was “What the heck?!” And thank goodness I didn’t vocalize what I was thinking because that would have quickly turned pretty darn awko-taco! But I digress. Maybe this person was having a terrible day a n d w a s n ’t i n t h e m o o d f o r pleasantries? I’ll never know. The point here is, be kind to others and share a smile. It really does go a long way. Until next time.

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Two-for-one column STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Black flies buzzing One protest we all need to take part in is a “black flies don’t matter” protest! Just show up anywhere armed with a fly swatter and start swatting. This is black fly season folks, and they seem to like to bite cyclists like me as soon as we stop to take a

break, but I will take them over the hornets that got me a couple of years ago. Black flies can spell serious problems for livestock too. Multiple bites will cause animals to lose weight and fail to thrive. There have also been instances of cattle dying of anaphylactic

shock, which is a serious type of allergic reaction after multiple black fly bites. So far, mosquit oes are ou t nu mber ing black flies and hornets thanks to the wet weather I guess. COVID-19 bottom line COVID-19 is also biting into our wallets with the rise in the cost of living. I don’t know about you, but I am planning to substitute grass clippings for salad, given the high

prices. A lot of chicken and meat have also climbed along with toilet paper, even though everyone hoarded a year’s supply back in April. I’m good until mid-2021 with the nice two-ply stuff!! A lot of non-food stores also have empty shelves, not from panic buying, but from supply bottlenecks or manufacturing issues. A personal pet peeve is that after downgrading my cable TV package due to no active

sports available, I recently discovered my cable provider cut four channels from the already-limited basic package with no warning or discount. The upside is I don’t have to see Trudeau every day since CBC National is one of the channels stolen from me. I could avenge them by cancelling my cable altogether like a lot of people have, but there’s not enough stuff to watch on Prime Video and I just can’t

watch streaming shows on my laptop. As soon as sports come back, I will upgrade again. I have saved some money on renewing my mortgage and my auto insurance though, and gas prices are still cheap compared to pre-pandemic days. Savings have come by also cutting back trips to Tim Hortons, but that could change with the partial opening of in-store seating this week. I hope fly swatters go on sale though.

You never know when you will get a life lesson MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

Two days after I turned 14, my parents and I were checked for angling licenses while on the water at Ministikwan Lake. In the excitement of getting away from the farm for a brief summer holiday, none of us had considered the fact I was now required to have a license after fishing for years as a child. The Natural Resources officer felt compelled to carry out his duties without any flexi-

Where the wild things go cont. FROM PAGE 9

Every day? I mean, yeah, I guess he did systematically destroy an important component of their home, but I’ve never laid eyes on a pileated woodpecker in my whole life. And yet, one flies into the middle of a city whose population exceeds 981,000 to brutalize an innocent veranda – every bloody day? Apparently, if you want to see wildlife, forget about the countryside – you gotta go to town.

bility, so I was handed a court summons and my fishing tackle was confiscated pending the outcome. So, three weeks later found me in district court in Maidstone waiting for my turn to appear in front of a judge my friends had gleefully assured me was very tough on any teenagers and young adults who had the misfortune to come in front of him. It was open court so there were the usual hangers-on there from the community to enjoy the show plus of course other budding criminals and malcontents. The older gentleman in front of me was charged with driving without due caution and attention. Apparently, he had backed away from a local café without looking in the rear-view mirror and rammed into the side of another car turning into the parking lot.

He seemed rather belligerent in defending his actions, stating the car had not been there when he put his truck into reverse and even went so far as to cast blame on the other driver for not watching out for him. And that is when you could feel the air go out of the room. The monthly observers all sat up to attention to see what would happen next. The judge leaned forward and asked the accused if he was a father. “Yes, I am,” said the man proudly, “two girls and a boy.” “What ages are they?” inquired the judge. “Ten, eight, and five” responded a now-perplexed defendant. “If one of them was walking across the parking lot and was struck by a driver who wasn’t paying attention, would you blame the child or

the adult?” The man stood there for a minute, then mumbled something none of us could hear, but we all knew he was done for. “You must take responsibility for your actions. Next time think of who you may be hurting by what you do!” At which point a hefty fine was levied along with several demerits against the man’s license. As I watched him shuffle out, I realized it was now my turn in front, and after the charges were read out by the attending constable, the judge asked me to comment on them. Standing there was an uncomfortable experience, especially after what I just saw happen, but I explained the circumstances and apologized for my unintentional misdeed. The judge looked at me,

glanced at the RCMP officer, then back to me. He asked me how many fish I had caught that day to which I responded, “two jack, sir.” “How big were they?” “About three pounds each,” I said, adding for some reason “just right for eating.” He chuckled and said “well you did break the law, so I have to fine you. $10 plus $4 court charges. Pay my clerk before you leave, and she will give you a letter to send to the DNR office in Meadow Lake to get your rod and tackle box back.” “And son … I don’t want to see you in my court again.” Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/ MAX of Lloydminster and a partner is his family’s livestock operation. He can be reached at (780) 808-2700 or by email at vernmcclelland@remax.net

Through the reader’s lens Left: Lucie Sampson Submitted to the Meridian Source Right: Mike from Canmroe Submitted to the Meridian Source Thank you Lucie and Mike for these great photos! If you would like to see your photos in the Meridian Source, please email them to taylor@meridiansource.ca

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The school with the big heart

WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

The Alberta Department of Education provided a grant for the construction of Avery School. This grant was based on one-half of four classrooms at $5,000 per classroom for a total of $10,000.

Half of the funds were available on commencement and the rest on completion of the school in 1956. Avery School wasn’t a large school, but that’s one of the many aspects making it so special. Classes were smaller and teachers were able to spend more personal time with students. Traditionally, there

was a high amount of parent participation, which remained an important part of almost everything that happened at this school. School events were often like family reunions as the community was brought together. Chester Avery attended school in Ontario and came to

Maidstone during The First World War where he taught school for one year. He moved to Lloydminster in 1924 beginning his long legacy of teaching. Four years later he married Erma Pickel, who was also a teacher. Active in sports and other community activities, Chester was well known for the beautification of the Meridian School grounds. He also had an influ-

ence on fellow teachers, instilling the need for stressing high standards for education as they prepared students for the future. He was an active member of the Lloydminster Exhibition Association as treasurer for many years. A banquet was held in Chester’s honour (June 1959) for his service to the public school board. It was well attended by over 300 guests including all Depart-

ments of Education, provincial Ministers, students, parents and others who had worked alongside him. Principal Avery was well known due to the fact he not only had taught the children he had also taught many of their parents as well. After 35 years of community service and 48 y e ars o f te ac hing he boldly spoke at his retirement banquet.

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still encouraged to participate. Alberta RCMP are using #9PMRoutine because of its popularity across the globe. Here are some examples of reminders that will be sent: · Is your front door locked? · Are your tools put away? · Is your dirt bike put away? · Are your windows locked? · Are your bikes put away? · Are your vehicle’s windows shut? · Did you remove the keys from your vehicle? Follow #9PMRoutine and our social media

accounts for nightly reminders and more crime prevention tips on Facebook (@RCMPinAlberta) and Twitter (@ RCMPAlberta). RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Albertans are encouraged to check-in by using #9PMRoutine when they are done locking up. Checking-in on social media doesn’t have to stop after June, citizens are encouraged to continue to check-in on a nightly basis so they don’t forget. Alberta RCMP will also be sending a special shoutout mid-way through the month for a Twitter follower who has been checking in with them during their 9 p.m. routine for a year. Days are getting longer, so even if people have a 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. routine, they’re

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Saskatchewan economy on the rebound

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Job numbers for May

released last week show Saskatchewan is in a strong position com-

pared to other provinces. The unemployment rate in May was

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12.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the second lowest among the provinces. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 13.7 per cent. “The Saskatchewan workforce is still being seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but there are a number of signs that show Saskatchewan’s economy is both recovering faster, and was less impacted, than other provinces,” said Jeremy Harrison, Immigration and Career Training Minister.

“We have the second lowest unemployment rate in Canada and the number of people working rose in May, which is a strong, positive sign in the COVID-19 era. The Saskatchewan economy is positioned to strongly improve as we move forward with the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.” On a month-overmonth basis, there were 600 more jobs in May than in April (seasonally adjusted). Total employment has declined 13 per cent

and 87 per cent of those working in February in Saskatchewan were working in May. “Looking forward, we are seeing positive economic news in Saskatchewan, including announcements about helium and lithium recently,” Harrison said. “These new investments will bring jobs and investment to communities across the province and will help lift our economy out of the current challenges facing markets globally.”

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cult task reasonably well, and the pupils are no worse or no better than they were in days gone by, they are only different because they are living in a different age and society.” As an elementary school principal from 1925-1959, he performed his duty faithfully. He gave freely of his time and energy during and after school. Mr. Avery greatly con-

tributed to the community and local folks held him in high esteem. The new public school, built in 1956, was named after him, “so his name would remain permanently in the district he had served so well through the years.” With its continued community-minded focus, it was renamed in 2009 as Avery Outreach School. His legacy continues.

“School trustees do a good job and are a credit to the people who elect them; parents, in general, are fair and reasonable and you rarely find one unwilling to meet the teacher halfway in solving a problem; the teachers are an ornery group of people although they should be allowed some idiosyncrasies, but aside from that, they are sincere people doing a diffi-

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Sports

Thunderchild First Nation brothers suit up for Broncos JAMIE HARKINS

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The future looks bright for three brothers from Thunderchild First Nation and their Olds College Broncos men’s volleyball team.

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It was a huge transition from the reserve schools. It was tough, certainly tough, but totally worth it. I love playing volleyball and going to school still. But, it’s really about academics for me. I’m just super fortunate to play volleyball on the side.

Broncos outside hitters Thundersky and Ryzen Walkingbear will be joined by their little brother Askiy in the fall. Right side Thundersky, 20, earned Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) allstar honours for his second season with the team this past year, while setter and left side Ryzen, 18, followed close behind recording 2.06 kills, 1.43 digs, .27 saves and .20 blocks per set during his rookie campaign. “The first year was a struggle for me both in academics and athletics,” said Thundersky, who tallied a team-high 2.84 kills and .40 saves during the 2019-20 season. “It was a huge transition from the reserve schools. It was tough, certainly tough, but totally worth it. I love playing volleyball and going to school still. But, it’s really

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Askiy Walkingbear will join his older brothers Thundersky, centre, and Ryzen, right, on the Olds College Broncos men’s volleyball this fall.

about academics for me. I’m just super fortunate to play volleyball on the side. The first year compared to the second year, well the second year was way better. We had my little brother Ryzen there. He had a huge impact on us and helped us become more successful.” Askiy, 17, will be joining his brothers both on the court as an outside hitter for the Broncos and in the classroom with all three enrolled in the Business/Sports Management program. He is coming to the team after helping lead Thunderchild High School to provincial championships in 2018 and 2019. “He is a huge offensive threat,” said Broncos head coach Ryan Marsden. “He jumps really well, hits the ball hard and his volleyball

IQ is very high. He has a lot of different shots when he is attacking the ball. One shot that is really hard to develop, and I still struggle with teaching third and fourth years this at the college level, is to be able to turn and hit the ball down the line. Askiy does that really well.” Marsden said the Walkingbears first came to his attention during a club volleyball tournament at Olds College a few years ago. He said Ryzen stood out at the competition, but his interest peaked upon finding out the Thunderchild Thunder’s coach, Thundersky, also played for the Saskatoon Huskies club team. That knowledge resulted in a trip to Saskatoon for a club tournament, Marsden noted, where he watched every one of Thundersky’s games and

got a chance to meet the parents. He added a commitment from Thundersky finally came at the conclusion of the 2018 Volleyball Canada finals in Edmonton, which eventually led to Ryzen and Askiy following in their big brother’s footsteps. “We’ve started our climb,” he said. “Thundersky has helped us, Rzyen has been a tremendous help as well and, if you want quite a lame cliché, Askiy is the icing on the cake. With the three of them they’re going to help each other and feed off each other. They’re very competitive and they all have similar attitudes in that they don’t want to let their teammates down and they don’t want to let the coaches down. But, the most important thing to all three is they don’t want to

let family down.” Thundersky said Rzyen and Askiy employ different playing styles, which makes the trio a bigger threat on the court. He said having both there with him off the court is also going to help with the adjustment to college life and the balance between athletics and academics. “Never did I think we would be going to the same school,” said Thundersky. “My dream was just going to play post-secondary volleyball. Having my little brother with me is like ‘no way, this is too deadly.’ My dream is getting better. Now that my little brother Askiy has signed it’s a dream come true. With us brothers playing for the same team, our house is coming in hot.”

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Bobcats prepare for hockey’s return JAMIE HARKINS

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The Lloydminster Bobcats will be ready when the game of hockey gets a green light.

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The biggest thing is I don’t think anyone is in a hurry to make moves today or tomorrow. They’re taking their time to do the right thing as well.

The Bobcats have signed a skater and young battle-tested netminder as well as traded for a starting goaltender in recent weeks. The moves were made in anticipation that the 2020-21 season would begin near or on schedule, which was given a boost by Hockey Canada’s announcement last Thursday that the game’s reopening is now at the discretion of each jurisdiction based on the advice of their government and public health authorities. Nigel Dube, head coach and general manager of the Bobcats, said the game’s re-launch moving into the hands of Hockey Alberta does provide a bit of optimism considering the province is trending the right way. He said they’re prepared to work with the City of Lloydminster when given the go-a-

head to then get back on the Centennial Civic Centre ice. In the meantime, the team has continued to bring new pieces into the fold. One of the Bobcats’ bigger moves of the off-season came June 2 when the club acquired six-foot-one goaltender Kolby Thornton from the BCHL’s Chilliwack Chiefs. Thornton, 18, has two years of junior hockey experience under his belt. He recorded a 3.79 goals-against-average and .903 save percentage in 33 games for the MJHL’s Neepawa Natives during the 2018-19 season before moving to the Chiefs where the tender posted a 3.13 GAA and .893 SP in 16 contests this past winter. “We actually had the opportunity to talk to him before making the trade,” said Dube. “And, Woody, Jordan Wood who plays for us, played with him before in Manitoba, so we had a really thorough check on his character. One of the exciting parts about Kolby is he’s a real team-first guy. He wants everybody around him to succeed and that’s a big part of the culture we’ve established here in year one.” Battling Thornton for time in the blue paint this upcoming season

may be Axel Rosenlund, whom the Bobcats signed on May 27. Rosenlund, 18, enjoyed a standout 2019-20 campaign with Minnesota’s Eden Prairie High where he compiled a 2.34 GAA and .911 SP in 16 regular-season games before leading the team to the Minnesota High School State finals. Dube said an opportunity afforded him to watch Rosenlund at the state tournament this past spring. He said the six-footone goalie’s composure playing in front of 18,000 fans at the Excel Center was very intriguing, and after talking to his family, felt he’d be a perfect fit with the Bobcats. Josh Peppler signed as the newest member of the Bobcats forward corps on May 29. Peppler, 18, tallied 12 goals and 30 points in 44 games with the Saskatchewan Midget

AAA Hockey League’s Prince Albert Mintos last winter. Peppler is going to add a bit of quickness to the lineup, noted Dube, and will be counted on to make opposing defencemen turn around and chase pucks. He added the league moving to hybrid icing next season will suit Peppler’s game perfectly. “It’s going to be interesting to see what the summer brings with off-season moves,” said Dube. “It’s been a real slow process so far because nobody is really sure what the timelines look like. So, we’ll continue to navigate those. The biggest thing is I don’t think anyone is in a hurry to make moves today or tomorrow. They’re taking their time to do the right thing as well. Obviously, there are some restrictions in this process too. But, we’ll continue to work on adding a couple more.”

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Communication Knowing how to deliver an engaging presentation, write an effective email and explain what you need from your team are all essential skills of a good communicator. Strong communication skills will benefit your employer and will also be useful to you throughout your career. You can leverage them when applying for a promotion or making friends at a new workplace. Leadership Leaders understand how to guide people without being bossy and listen to others’ expertise and opinions. They’re also charismatic and know how to take initiative and bring out the best in people. Companies are always

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Obituaries & Memoriams

LEPINE: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Edward Lepine on April 21, 2020. The following was written by his daughter, Melody in his remembrance. Brian Lepine was born to Edward and Sylvia Lepine on December 7,1958 in Cold Lake, Alberta and raised on the farm north of Pierceland, Saskatchewan. He was their fourth child out of five, and their only son. He attended school in Pierceland until he graduated in 1976. After high school, he worked for a short time at Nelson Lumber in Lloydminster, Ab. He then moved to Saskatoon to train as an auto body technician. He married his first wife, Eleanor Ducherer in 1979 and moved to Marshall, Saskatchewan to apprentice for Gerard McKevitt. In 1981, Brian’s daughter was born, Melody Laura, named for his love of music. In 1983, they moved to Neilburg, SK where Brian worked at MacIntosh’s garage until he opened his own auto body shop. His

son, Christopher Brian was born in 1984 completing the family. Brian met his fiancé, fishing partner and cribbage opponent, Louise Denton from Rockhaven in 2002 and she remained happily by his side until his passing. They enjoyed taking care of their yard together, growing a garden, golfing and most of all their camping trips to Northern Saskatchewan to fish. In 2008, Brian closed his beloved shop and started working for SGI as an insurance appraiser in the motor vehicle sector. His knowledge of vehicle repair was invaluable to his co-workers, clients, and the mechanics who worked on vehicles in the Lloydminster and surrounding areas. My dad was known for many things: his mastery of vehicles that always needed fixing, his humour, his generosity and always being ready to play a game of cribbage while having a cup of coffee or six. The extended coffee breaks were the best part of working at his shop. Most people knew Brian for his sense of humour. He always had a joke, not all of them were appropriate, but you couldn’t help but laugh at the sparkle in his eye while he told you one. If you stopped by his house or shop you were likely greeted with a joke and when you left he would say “See you in the funny

papers” or “see you later alligator.” Although he lived on the acreage outside of Neilburg, his true home was split between the shop and the outdoors. Despite being a small town, Neilburg kept him with enough work to be busy year round. He could never turn down the opportunity to visit, so his shop was the location of visitors all day, meaning sometimes he’d work late at night so he could actually get work done uninterrupted. I don’t think he minded all of the interruptions as he’d never say no to helping someone out or even a chat. He could fix anything and would never turn down a good deal on a vehicle that needed to be fixed as he made sure we had a means of transportation. We always had a ski-doo, but it usually needed a few hours of work before you could drive it. We never complained, because we had something to drive. Brian also enjoyed most Thursday evenings at men's night on the golf course with his son and his buddies. I think if he could have, he would have spent all summer at the lake or on the golf course. Although he loved the solitude of early morning fishing, he enjoyed his family time and was just as happy to drive the boats while dragging us, our friends and cousins around

the lake. He was the best tubing driver, being able to maneuver the boat so he could get waves coming in three directions at once, and make the riders go flying off the tube. Not everyone knew of his love of music. My earliest memories of my dad are him singing to me when I couldn’t fall asleep. In August 2019, Brian was diagnosed with lung cancer. He went through his chemo and radiation with the same humour and good spirit that he had for the rest of life. When he was home, he was usually in his shop in the backyard working on the truck he and his son planned to finish. It’s not the first vehicle they worked on. Brian passed away April 21, 2020 in Unity Hospital. Brian was survived by his loving fiancé, Louise. His children Melody(Chad) and C h r i s t o p h e r ( Ta n y a ) , stepsons Jason and Shawn, grandchildren Alena, Derek, Ashlyn, Kristian and Konnor. His sisters Deb(Tom), Dawn, Denise(Glen) and Dayle(Darcy) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Sylvia and Edward Lepine; brother-in-law Fred. A celebration of Life in Memory of Brian will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Brian may be made to Lori Craven Memorial Ball Fund or donor’s charity of choice.

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ESTELLE THERESE LAMBERT (HELTEN) (NOVEMBER 13, 1931 - JUNE 7, 2020)

Estelle Therese Lambert passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Agape Hospice in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 88.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Anita Helten of Edmonton, Alberta; Susan (Reg) Balfour of Lloydminster, Alberta; Roger Helten of Bakersfield, California; and Judy (Don) White of Calgary, Alberta; her brothers Gilles (Marie) Benoit; Jean (Claire) Benoit; and Marcel (Flo) Benoit. She will be fondly remembered by all of her grandchildren and grea t-grandchildren including Gabby White; Ashley (Derek) Hirsch and their children Sawyer and Emery Hirsch; Milo (Tatum) White and their child

Bryleigh White; Jaret Balfour; Jordan (Meghan) Balfour and their child Zachary; and Charline (Dan) Kukac. Estelle was predeceased by her first husband Leo Helten, her second husband, Aime Lambert; her siblings Leo (Amy) Benoit, Paul (Therese) Benoit, and Mary (Maurice) Turcotte; and parents Romeo and Marie Benoit. She also leaves behind an extended family of her second husband Aime, whose children are Donald (Helen) Lambert and family; Clarence (Anita) Lambert and family;

Maxine (Brian) Kenworthy and family; and Pearl (Kamal) Hamdon and family. Estelle will be remembered as an active church person always lending her beautiful voice to the church choirs and other special events. She had a great sense of humor (and sarcasm) to those who knew her well. She was a great cook and baker and you could always hear her singing whether it was in French or English. She loved to dance and enjoyed her many friends and family get-togethers. Estelle will be laid to rest alongside her first

husband Leo on Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Camrose Alberta. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Estelle‘s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906”

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CANCER

June 22 – July 22

December 22 – January 19 A bruised ego may be what you need to strengthen your self-confidence. It’s not always easy to find yourself in the spotlight.

This week will be stressful, and you’ll need time to rest and recuperate. You’ll also have some ideas about changes you can make to your home decor or elsewhere around the house.

LEO

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 One of your children will impress you with an accomplishment. You’ll be filled with pride, even if it’s a small achievement. Your outspoken nature will lead you to great success at work.

July 23 – August 22 Despite some reservations, you’ll be tasked with organizing a social event. Whether it’s at your home or elsewhere, many of the people you love will come together.

PISCES

VIRGO

February 19 – March 20 You may decide to sell the family home, especially if your kids moved out a while ago. The time has come to live a more passionate life.

August 23 – September 22 Every big project begins with a dream, and you’ll be inspired to put your ideas into action. You’re seeking a more interesting personal and professional future.

ARIES

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22

March 21– April 19 You’ll need to reassess your budget in detail. A group trip that you helped plan will guarantee new discoveries and adventure.

You’ll feel overwhelmed with emotion this week, but the experience will inspire profound change. This may prompt you to embark on a revelatory pilgrimage.

TAURUS

CROSSWORD

SCORPIO

April 20 – May 20

October 23 – November 21

You’ll react impulsively to a particular situation. Remember that it’s important to consult the people around you. Think carefully before you make a decision to avoid financial troubles.

You and your partner must learn to share your goals and move forward together. At times, it’s necessary to take a step back so you can see the path ahead more clearly.

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

May 21 – June 21

June 4 Answers

November 22 – December 21

If you’re faced with a lot of unanswered questions about your life, you’ll have some kind of revelation this week. A dream may reveal the solution to a professional problem.

You’ll be involved in important negotiations at work that’ll cause a lot of stress. Even if you’re not single, someone may declare their love and leave you confused.

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