SCMA makes splash in Lloyd
surrounding area.
Lloydminster could have been compared to the likes of Austin, Texas, over the weekend as the 35th Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards took over the Vic Juba Community Theatre and
Local boys Dylan Hansen & The Rough Cuts kicked things off on the main stage on Thursday night before a weekend full of indoor and outdoor live music and markets. The Gold Horse Casino hosted
a brunch with Mayor Aalbers on Saturday morning with the awards taking place that evening.
Big River’s Jake Vaadeland had a busy night taking home four awards, including Male Artist of the Year.
Above: Prince Albert’s Josh Stumpf performs at the Vic Juba Community Theatre during Saskatchewan Country Music Awards weekend. Top Right: Dylan Hansen & The Rough Cuts kick things off in style on Thursday night as part of the Vic Juba’s Locals’ Series. Photos by Sierrah Bennett Media.
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Red Bicycle celebrates mentorship award
Red Bicycle Communications owner, Jill Kelly (centre, black dress), is still in shock after her marketing firm won this year’s Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in the Mentorship Award of Distinction. Kelly received the award on June 20 at Edmonton International Airport.
The team at Red Bicycle Communications has been on cloud nine since learning they won the 2024 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in the Mentorship Award of Distinction.
The awards were presented last Thursday at Edmonton International Airport with marketing firm owner, Jill Kelly, still in shock.
“Going into the event
and seeing who the other finalists were had us thinking, ‘To be number three in Alberta is a victory; that’s all I need,’” said Kelly on Monday afternoon.
Aside from the obvious bragging rights, Kelly explained there’s a much bigger picture at play involving women in business.
“ The trophy is beautiful and the honour of being there was significant, but I think the
most important thing is the movement towards getting women involved in business at a larger scale and a more expedited scale; that’s probably the best thing,” said Kelly. “Our business community should be representative of our actual residential community, and nationally, it’s just not, so being a part of the solution and encouraging women to be in business is very important to me.”
thrown at us.”
It’s all about breaking barriers, and after 10 years in business, Red Bicycle has earned the Small Business of the Year award from the Lloyd Chamber of
Since its inception 10 years ago, Red Bicycle has always been a major supporter of events such as KT&Co’s Inspiring Women’s Conference, but the company stepped up their game this year with an open house on International Women’s Day.
“At the open house, we offered women free advice on how to get their business to the next level and answered any questions that we’re
Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards in 2022. They also spearheaded and sponsored the Lloyd Chamber’s Women in Business award beginning in 2022.
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TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
Smile cookies make charities happy
The Smile Cookie campaign at Tim Hortons restaurants is over, but happy faces prevail.
It was all smiles last Wednesday at the Lloydminster franchise on 50 Ave. where owner Kristine Whitney hosted a donation of $27,345.20 from the total proceeds of smile cookie sales.
Whitney was thrilled to present two equal cheques for $13,672.60 to The Olive Tree and KidSport on behalf of all Tim Hortons restaurant owners in the city.
“We sold cookies, everybody bought them. The proceeds for the sales of the cookies are being donated back,” she said.
This national smile cookie campaign ran from April 29 to May 5 with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to support charities and community groups across Canada.
Local restaurant owners like Whitney
get to choose the recipients with The Olive Tree and KidSport their top choices.
“We like what they stand for and how much they do in the community,” she explained.
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The support that we’ve gotten through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign over the past several years is irreplaceable.
KidSport chair, Kaley McLeod was happy to say the smile donation will fund registration fees so all kids with financial barriers can afford to play sports.
“It’s absolutely unreal; the support that we’ve gotten through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookies campaign over the past several years is irreplaceable,” said McLeod with a cookie smile of her own.
“We are absolutely honoured to be chosen as a charity once again this year.”
McLeod noted it’s their largest donation of the year and well timed with minor hockey registration underway.
“Year to date, we’ve received over 90 applications to support families which is substantially over last year at the same time,” she said.
McLeod noted KidSport also funded more than 20 different sports with almost $70,000 in grants towards kids’ sports in 2023.
Kimberly Steier, marketing coordinator from The Olive Tree was also sporting a smile to receive an equal share of the smile cookie pot.
“We are so incredibly grateful for this award that our local Tim Hortons has given us with the Smile Cookie campaign,” said Steier.
“That money will go really far in helping feed neighbours’ needs in our community.”
Geoff Lee Meridian Source
Employees from all Tim Hortons Restaurants in Lloydminster were in the mix at the 50 Ave. south location on June 19 to present $27,345.20 in proceeds from their smile cookie to reps from The Olive Tree and KidSport in equal amounts.
GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER
LloydMall hosts rescue squad BBQ
“It turned out to be a beautiful day.”
The LloydMall celebrated the first day of summer by hosting a barbecue near its main entrance to raise funds for the Lloydminster Rescue Squad.
There was a lineup right off the bat on June 20 with a $5 donation for a hot dog or a burger with a drink; an unbeatable deal for lunch-goers.
“It’s our second annual. We did one for our 50th anniversary,” said mall marketing coordinator Janelle Owens.
“It was such a good hit and we just love supporting the Lloydminster Rescue Squad, so we wanted to do it again. Every penny goes towards them this year.”
Rescue squad deputy chief, Ryan LeBlanc, took a moment from flipping burgers beside co-worker Wayne Keber to provide his take on what was going on.
“This is our second year with the LloydMall partnering on this. HSI (Group) has provided all the gear here, the BBQ and the coolers and everything to host the barbecue,” said LeBlanc.
The BBQ was scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but LeBlanc vowed, “If it’s still busy, we’ll keep going.”
LeBlanc says the money will go right back to the rescue squad for general operations and a couple of
projects, including a fund to purchase a new truck.
“We’re so thankful for this,” he said with his spatula at the ready.
Geoff Lee Meridian Source Lloydminster Rescue Squad deputy chief Ryan LeBlanc, left, and member Wayne Keber flipped burgers at a fundraiser BBQ hosted by LloydMall on the first day of summer on June 20. The Mall donated all proceeds to the squad.
GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER
New Release! New Release!
Costco site still grass and weeds
GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER
The proposed Costco Warehouse in Lloydminster is still in official limbo, but nearby construction activity has some believing the project is ready to roll out.
The city hasn’t confirmed Costco is coming to town.
That earthmoving activity between 73 Ave. and 75 Ave., north of the proposed Costco site at the corner of 12 St. and 75 Ave., has some people mistaking it for that project.
“The city hasn’t confirmed Costco is coming to town,” said a City of Lloydminster reply to an email inquiry from the Meridian Source on June 20 following speculative comments circulating in the city.
The city has yet to issue any development permits for the proposed warehouse project.
“Some people may be confusing an online article that mentions the city and Costco,” said the statement.
The City of Lloydminster has a contract with a Saskatoon company to transport some of the clay excavated in a Lake K stormwater stormwater project near the Cenovus Energy Hub to that active construction zone that’s also south of 29 Street, west of the Lakeshore Estates
development.
Upon completion of the work, that site will be available for future development through the installation of municipal underground servicing, shallow utilities, and surface works construction.
Another same-day email inquiry sent to a contact at the general contracting company for the proposed Costco project generated more questions than answers.
“Sorry, I don’t have any information to share on this project,” said the official.
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LPSD teacher bringing automated agro to classroom
TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) Grade 9 teacher Shaun Donald may be saying goodbye to the school he’s called home for 13 years, but he’s got exciting things planned for September when he starts teaching at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS).
Donald, who’s called E.S. Laird Middle School home for over a decade and was a founder of the school’s former cross-curricular program, Eco9, will be moving to the high school next year, and he’s bringing some new technology with him thanks to a grant from Alberta non-profit,
arts (woodshop) and advanced arts next year and explained he didn’t plan on leaving crosscurricular education at E.S. Laird.
“It’s hands-on, it’s STEM, it’s a little different, and it brings things together,” said Donald.
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$5,000 through the A+ for Energy Grant for Donald’s proposed “H2 Here We Go” project.
“The project will be bringing block coding into gardening hydroponics,” explained Donald. “Students will be learning about block coding and will also be building little robots that will detect moisture in the soil, and once the moisture gets low enough, it will send a signal to the other part of the computer, which will then water the plant, so it’s creating an automated water system for plants.”
Donald will be teaching Grade 9 industrial
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EYE CARE
Shaun Donald is pictured during his final days at E.S. Laird before moving to the Comp next year. Taylor Weaver Photo
Shaunavon’s Hunter Brothers took home four awards, including Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year.
Other winners included:
- Group of the Yea r –Munro & Patrick
- Female Artist of the
Teagan Littlechief continues to wow picking up two awards, including Female Artist of the Year, and host, Jess Moskaluke, was awarded National/ International Artist for her success around the world.
Year – Teagan Littlechief
- Male Artist of the Year – Jake Vaadeland
- Indigenous Artist of the Year – Teagan Littlechief
- Songwriter of the Year – “I Ain’t Going Back to Nashville” –Songwriter: Jake Vaadeland – Artist – Jake Vaadeland
- (TIE) Emerging Artist of the Year –Darryl Anderson and Joshua Stumpf (tie)
- Country Album of the Year – “Exes and Friends” – Shantaia
- Alternative Country Album of the Year – “Endless Turn of Day Into Night” – The Last Birds
- (TIE) Video of the Year – “I Ain’t Going
Back to Nashville” –Artist – Jake Vaadeland – Director – Sawyer Edworthy AND “Running Away” – Artist – Justin LaBrash –Director – Prehistoric Productions
- Interactive Artist of the Year – Jake Vaadeland
- Bass Player of the Year – Luke Hunter
- Drummer of the Year – Dusty Hunter
- Guitar Player of the Year – Terry Lasko
- Keyboard Player of the Year – Jeffery Straker
- Radio Station of the Year – Major Market –92.9 The Bull – Saskatoon
- Radio Station of the Year – Secondary Market – GX94 – Yorkton
- On Air Personality of the Year – Matt Ryan
- Music Director of the Year – Courtney Fielder
- Record Producer of the Year – Bart McKay for “Love Me Like An Outlaw” by Kalsey Kulyk
- Recording Studio of the Year – Skullcreek Studio
- Country Music Person of the Year – Bart McKay
- Music Venue of the Year – Hank’s Tavern
- Music Festival of the Year – Country Thunder Saskatchewan
- Humanitarian Award – Jordyn Pollard
- National/International Artist – Jess Moskaluke
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SCMA FROM PAGE 1
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YEG man wanted by RCMP for involvement in Lloyd B&E
On June 11, at approximately 7:06 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP received reports of a home invasion within the community.
Upon arrival, RCMP located two individuals with gunshot wounds, who were airlifted to the hospital. These individuals were later identified as being among the nine suspects who perpetrated the break-and-enter, and both are expected to survive.
The investigation has also revealed the identity of a third
“Instead of just doing woodshop, now you can do woodshop, but you’re bringing different elements of arts and technology to it.”
Donald also explained he’s a big fan of crosscurricular education as it requires students to use more critical thinking skills.
“Cross-curricular education has always been important to me. When we created the Eco9 program, that was a big aspect of it,”
suspect, leaving six unidentified. As a result of the investigation, Richard Kelly Cross, 45, a resident of Saskatoon, and Valance William Wapass, 39, a resident of Onion Lake, have been charged with break and enter to commit an indictable offence.
They have yet to be arrested as their medical status has not allowed for it.
Furthermore, Warren Curtis Littlewolfe, 33, a resident of Edmonton, has been charged with the same offence and a warrant for his arrest has
said Donald. “Instead of siloing our education, instead of having just a math class or just an English class, all the subjects link together. You can’t learn math without knowing English, they’re all linked together, and for me, this is a much more complete way of looking at things.”
Having taught at E.S. Laird for so long, Donald explained he’s looking forward to next year’s changes.
been issued. Lloydminster RCMP is seeking public assistance in identifying the six outstanding suspects, as well as in locating the whereabouts of Littlewolfe. Littlewolfe is known to frequent Lloydminster as well as Onion Lake, St. Walburg and Turtleford in Saskatchewan. Littlewolfe is to be considered armed and dangerous and the public is asked NOT to approach. Littlewolfe is described as: - Medium complexion; - 5 feet, 4 inches;
“It’s going to be very fun but very different going over to the high school, especially with the 1,300 students at the Comp, but there’s a lot of opportunity, a lot of chance, and new things to explore and do over there,” said Donald. “I am looking forward to it, but I’m going to miss E.S. Laird after being here for 13 years.”
“E.S. has definitely been my home and it’s kept me here in Lloyd, so now it’s time to see what the Comp brings.”
- 140 pounds; - Black hair (sometimes dyed blond); and - Brown eyes. Anyone with information on this incident or the whereabouts of Littlewolfe is asked to please contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-8088400 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or using the “P3 Tips” app available through Apple/Google Play Store.
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Count your blessings, tell your friends you love them!
EDITOR TAYLOR WEAVER
Meridian Source had a serious scare over the weekend involving reporter Geoff Lee spending the afternoon in emerg at the Lloydminster Hospital.
If you heard about or read Facebook posts involving a cyclist getting hit by a truck on 12 St. at the bottom of 75 Ave., that cyclist was Geoff, and in my opinion, he’s bloody lucky to be alive.
over to offer assistance.
It’s at roughly this point my phone lights up with a call from a blocked number.
“Hi Taylor, this is Const. Baker with the Lloydminster RCMP, please give me a call at this number.”
Const. Baker told me what had happened and assured me Geoff was OK, but he’d need a ride home from the hospital.
edly went on to start fights with a pedestrian and a handful of RCMP members at the Circle K on 12 St., as well as douse the truck he was driving in gas and lighting it on fire before being arrested.
I have been told the suspect’s mental health is being taken into consideration as a cause for Saturday’s events.
to put words in print.
I, personally, would like to thank all involved in Geoff’s rescue and recovery.
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I’ve known Geoff for roughly a decade and have always been amazed by his dedication to personal health and fitness.
The guy goes swimming multiple times per week and is a regular at the Servus Sports Centre, but his absolute favourite pastime is road cycling.
Geoff comes into the office most Monday mornings with a story about a lengthy weekend ride and how he was trying to beat records set by locals on Strava.
This past Saturday, his planned ride was 70 km, but at the 69 km mark, at the bottom of 75 Ave. and 12 St., Geoff was struck and pushed off the road by a pickup truck, leaving him in the ditch.
Geoff doesn’t recall how long he was out, but when he came to, firefighter Don Schille was kneeling over top of him asking “Do you know who I am?”
Don was somewhat reassured when Geoff correctly answered the question and made sure he was taken care of until paramedics arrived.
Knowing Geoff quite well, Don even ensured Geoff’s bike was taken to Fire Hall 2 by a good samaritan who pulled
When I arrived in emerg, the first thing hospital staff told me was the fact Geoff was super cheesed about not completing his 70 km ride. He was also very adamant they did not cut off his brand-new cycling top ... what a champ!
After hitting Geoff, the driver of the truck alleg-
As for Geoff’s health, mental and physical, he’s one tough (and LUCKY) bugger! A few bumps and bruises on himself and his bike, but no broken bones or concussions to report.
I wasn’t planning on writing this column as it’s Geoff’s story to tell, but after being given the green light by the man himself, I felt compelled
To Don and Const. Baker, thank you for getting Geoff into the hands of the staff at the Lloydminster Hospital, and to everyone working emerg that day, thank you for looking after him and keeping him comfortable until I took him home. Everyone involved was amazing and did exactly what they were trained to do.
The thought of being struck by a vehicle while on a bicycle is one I’m sure many cyclists have, I’m just grateful Geoff’s incident wasn’t worse than it was.
We all love you, buddy, get well, soon!
Leeway from Lloyd: Hold the mustard on July 1
I was sort of pleased
to learn Joey Chestnut will not be winning this year’s annual July 4 Nathan’s hot dog eating competition again after hearing he was banned.
The ban is because the undisputed greatest competitive eater of all time signed a contract with a different wiener maker.
The California-born speed eater set a world record in 2021 when he wolfed down 76 hot dogs with buns during the 10-minute event. In fact, he won the event 16 times over the past 17 years.
Let’s hope a similar event doesn’t pop up in Lloydminster as part of Canada Day cel -
OP-ED: THE PERFECT CIVIC REPRESENTATIVE
Much has been said and written about Glenn Fagnan in terms of who he was, what he achieved and how much he meant to this City in the wake of his recent passing.
The constant threat throughout these accolades was recognition of his commitment to community service. Howev er, as a student of all things political, I wanted to share a few observations about Glenn’s time as a city councillor. For those who may aspire to run in the coming Civic election this fall, there are some lessons to be learned about what it takes to be a truly successful councillor from Glenn’s example.
While he was not large in stature, he punched well above his weight on council. Glenn was not known for doing much talking, but when he did speak, you were well advised to listen.
W ith his wealth of pragmatic and successful business experience, he could tear through a project proposal and get to the heart of the important questions. His financial acumen was on full display during budget discussions, debates and quarterly financial reports. He did the preparation work, read the material, and researched the subject background. He was always well-prepared.
He was ever on alert to ensure local businesses and suppliers got a fair shot at bidding on a project or supplying their products to the City. He had no hesitation about giving local businesspeople a “heads-up” when an opportunity to compete for a City contract was coming available.
I t was never about favouritism; it was always about local businesses having the opportunity to compete.
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ebrations. I don’t mind hearing about it, but I don’t want to see it. The whole contest should be banned.
Catching highlight clips of these speedeating contestants on TV each year is always totally disgusting and reminds me why I want no part of hot dog-eating contests.
The second thing that pops into my head is, this can’t be healthy and many health experts agree.
Let’s face it, hot dogs are high in sodium, fat and cholesterol. Excessive consumption can lead to problems like high blood pressure or elevated blood lipids,
which can increase your risk of heart disease.
Additionally, hot dogs are highly processed foods. Processed meats have repeatedly been linked to a higher heart disease risk.
One expert on Google warns the stomach, which normally contracts after people eat, could end up permanently stretched out by wolfing down multiple hot dogs.
It could also impact gastric emptying, the process by which food moves from the stomach into the duodenum.
Another expert warns participants can become sweaty, light-headed and faint in the after -
math of eating contests and may get pain in their face, jaw and neck afterwards because of the amount of chewing and swallowing involved.
Thanks to acid reflux, I will never venture into the “sport” of competitive hot dog eating. I am a “one-and-done” guy when it comes to hot dogs. Give me a hamburger any day.
The only thing I have ever wolfed down was half a bag of chips in one sitting and a memorable piece of homemade apple pie about 30 years ago. I am however still kicking myself I didn’t ask for seconds. I had room for it, too!
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Cards, games, food, meetings and live music
BINGO IS BACK!
Bingo is back at the Moose Lodge every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Must be 18 to play.
Legion She Shed Raffle Returns!
Get your ticket now for the Lloydminster Legion’s She Shed Raffle! First prize is a new shed valued at over $4,500! Second prize is a beautiful garden swing! Third prize is a picnic table! Draws take place on July 1! Tickets are only $10 each and are available at Cliff Rose for Clothes, Coldwell Banker, Midway Towing or from any Legion member. Proceeds support the Lloydminster Legion.
Crib Doubles Tourney
The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on June 27; play starts at 10 a.m. Cost to play is $10/person and lunch is available for $12/person. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584
for more details.
Legacy Pub Night
The Legacy Centre will be hosting a pub night on July 24. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m., supper served at 6 p.m., then dance the night away to the tunes of “Blue Sky Country Boys.” Cost to attend is $20/person at the door. All members and guests welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780875-4584 for more.
Crib Doubles Tourney
The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on July 25. Bring your partner for a day of cribbage. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10/person, lunch is available for $12/person. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more.
Legacy Golf Tourney
Hotel California at The Vic Juba VaughnCo Entertainment is excited to bring the original Eagles tribute, Hotel California, to the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 20 for a 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 each and available online or at the theatre’s box office. Call 780-8727400 for more info.
Taylor Swift Tribute
The Vic Juba Community Theatre is excited to bring a Taylor Swift Tribute featuring Katy Ellis to the Border City on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $39 each and are available online or at the theatre’s box office. Call 780-872-7400 for more info.
The Legacy Centre is hosting its third annual Par 3 charity golf tournament on July 31 at Rolling Green Fairways. Registration is from 9:30-10:30 a.m., shotgun start is at 11:15 a.m. Golfers needed!! Breakfast, lunch , supper, golfing and cart included in entry fee. 18 chances at a “Hole-In-One” - a Sponsor for every Hole! Call Legacy office for more info at 780-875-4584 or Arne Baron at 306-8217459 for more details.
As a politician Glenn was unique. He was so deeply involved in the community through his public service “actions”, his network and his personality that he never really had to campaign.
He certainly was not “political” in the conventional sense. People knew who he was by what he did. Catchy political marketing phrases were simply not necessary.
He succeeded in being elected to City Council twice and surely would have succeeded again because of peo-
ples’ awareness of and trust in his integrity, work ethic and dedication to doing what was best for the entire community in any given instance. Glenn was never about style; he was about positive results for the people of this City.
H is approach to governance was pragmatism and consensus. But, if something needed to be said, it got said. I will miss his natural political professionalism amongst so much else. Thank you, Counc. Fagnan.
- Darrell Dunn
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Happy Canada Day to all!
As we gather to honour this special day, I’m immensely grateful for our vibrant nation and extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest Canadians.
Their journey enriches our collective story and highlights our cherished values of peace, democracy and equality.
Today, let’s celebrate the diversity that defines us, bringing people of various backgrounds together and showcasing our strength and unity.
It’s also a moment to remember those facing challenges within our community, urging us to support one another and work towards a more inclusive and vibrant Canada.
Let’s all enjoy the day’s festivities, the beauty of our landscapes, and the joy of being with loved ones. It’s a time to appreciate our natural treasures and the
resilient spirit of Canadians.
As we celebrate, let’s commit to building a brighter future for every Canadian, ensuring a land where dreams are not just pursued but achieved.
Happy Canada Day – let’s make it memorable!
- Mayor Gerald S. Aalbers City of Lloydminster
From where does wisdom come?
I had a lengthy chat with a friend today about how volunteerism seems to have changed in the last decade.
We agreed it seems to be more difficult to motivate adults of any age to give up their “free” time these days.
I s it because life’s daily demands are more scheduled, or people are simply too busy?
Or is there a general apathy; “let someone else do what needs to be done” attitude?
Now, it is quite understandable for people to focus on activities which appeal to their personal interests or priorities.
I t could be coaching athletics, raising funds for a cause near and dear, supporting their faith, or helping maintain an important community service.
T here have always been those who give more of themselves than others. Are they being recognized for their commitment?
My friend felt older volunteers aren’t always listened to or respected for their experience.
Yes, change can refresh an organization, but change isn’t always for the better.
I remember back to my Kinsmen days, when members, all volunteers, were trained on how to plan, lead, implement, and then critique a project on its own merits, all the while encouraging everyone in the club to participate to the fullest.
I n the beginning, I was 10 to 15 years younger than some of the more senior members, so there were times when I didn’t agree with their perspective, but this was always put aside when there was work to be done.
A lot can be achieved when a group of people pull together for a common goal.
Le arning from each other was key.
It still is.
T oday the line between work, home, and community responsibilities has become blurred, especially since the pandemic generating the concept of a hybrid workplace.
More people are working “out of sight” of their employers and colleagues, so it has become comfortable to not participate in group-based initiatives or face-to-face dialogue.
I think for some it is contributing to deteriorating mental health.
So, if you see yourself withdrawing from the crowd, consider the opportunities for personal growth you may
miss. Don’t be a ghost. V ern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster, joint owner of ProgressiveTender. com, and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation. Comments on this arti -
cle are welcome either by emailing vernmcclelland@remax.net or calling 306-821-0611.
MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND
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Grieving through the summertime
For many people, summer comes with much anticipation for opportunities to enjoy warmer weather and
create new memories. However, every season may bring on new challenges for individuals navigating grief.
Summertime grieving can feel quite different than wintertime grieving. We are often
expected to feel more joyous and happier in the summer due to the shift in weather, but our grief may not always match this expectation.
Summertime grieving might feel very different than our experience with wintertime grief, when our emotions may better match the dreary weather.
Recognizing the reality that grief follows us into the summer -
time and being aware of some points for reflection can help us to feel more equipped to endure the new season.
There are often holidays that are targeted as being particularly difficult for those grieving, such as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Summertime brings Canada Day and the Civic Holiday.
These holidays are not discussed as frequently in relation to grief, but it is very important to remember grief and mourning look different for each individual or family.
Perhaps you are someone who has a lot of memories from these summertime holidays.
Maybe there were activities, such as watching fireworks or spending the day as a family, which may feel quite different without your loved one. Be open to discussing how the holidays may feel through your grieving experience.
Birthdays and anniversaries are also highlights of the summer for many. Thinking about the missing attendance of your loved one as you celebrate these events can bring mixed emotions. Try reflecting on past memories by spending time looking through old photos or videos to honour your loved one.
Last, think about how our senses impact grief during the summer.
Consider the following:
Smell – How does it affect you when you smell the campfire?
Perhaps this activity reminds you of your loved one.
Sight – What is it like watching the sunset late on a summer night? There could be a sense of peace or calm that may remind you of your loved one.
Taste – Is watermelon a staple in your home during the summer? Pausing to think about whether it was a
favourite of your loved one may lead to more grief reflections.
Sound – Do you notice the sound of birds chirping outside? Maybe your loved one was an avid bird watcher.
Touch – How does it feel when you walk across the lawn? You may be reminded of memories from spending time in your backyard.
Simply pausing to think about holidays, birthdays/anniversaries, and the range of sensory experiences during the summertime can allow us to respect our grieving experience while also giving ourselves permission to enjoy the change in season.
The Walking Through Grief Society is funded by FCSS; the City of Lloydminster, the Towns of Vermilion and Wainwright, the Villages of Kitscoty and Marwayne and the County of Vermilion River.
Each month, the Source highlights one member of the community as a fun way to bring us all closer together! This month, we featured Lloydminster Public School Division Director of Education Jason Neville!
If you didn’t do what you do for a living, what would you be doing?
This is easy for me. If the Seattle Mariners called tomorrow and needed a relief pitcher, I would be on the next plane leaving Lloydminster.
It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast?
I am not a big breakfast eater, so it would probably be some type of fruit or peanut butter and jam on fresh bread.
If you could see one concert, what would it be?
A Kenny Chesney concert somewhere warm would be great!
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I would definitely like to have the ability to fly. Would sure be useful getting around the city.
What was your childhood celebrity crush?
I couldn’t wait to watch the Dukes of Hazzard every Friday night growing up. So I guess my first crush would be Daisy Duke from the original Dukes of Hazzard
What is your favourite TV show?
Definitely “Ted Lasso.” It is a great show, with a lot of sneaky humour and some great life lessons.
What’s your dream car?
I am not really a “car guy,” but I would love to own a top-of-the-line
Range Rover. I would also like to have a driver included, which would make me way more productive.
What’s your fast-food guilty pleasure?
I am a cold-drink person. So I would go with a chocolate milkshake or Chocolate Chill!
Last book you couldn’t put down?
Non-Fiction – would be Trust and Inspire by Stephen Covey. This is a great book about leadership. Fiction: The Exchange by John Grisham. I try to read all of his books and just received his most recent one for Father’s Day. Which person, alive or dead, would you like to have dinner with?
I have to pick two people for this one. In the world of sports, I would love to sit down and have a meal with Mario Lemieux. I would like to pick his brain about all the challenges he overcame to become one of the best players in NHL history. My non-sports choice would be Malcolm Gladwell. His books and podcasts are so interesting I think a meal with him would be fascinating.
What’s the one thing you haven’t done that you’d love to do?
I have never been on a cruise and would love to try one in the future. I have no idea where as long as it is hot and all inclusive.
What’s the best thing about Lloydminster?
For me, being new to the city, Bud
Miller Park would be the best thing about Lloydminster. All the paths, the different activities available (tennis, pickle ball, basketball, etc.) and the different festivals that take place there make it a wonderful place to be.
If we’re buying you’re having....
I don’t know all the great spots in the city yet, but I would absolutely take a Corona on one of the many patios around Lloydminster.
What’s your favourite vacation destination?
Being a sports person, I really enjoy travelling to Seattle and Pittsburgh to take in the local sports teams.
What’s your weirdest habit?
Setting my alarm clock for 5:21, so that I can hit the snooze button once and get up at 5:30. I rarely only hit the snooze button once but I continue to set my alarm for that time.
What’s currently playing in your car or on your smartphone right now?
I am currently listening to anything by Morgan Wallen and have also started listening to some Hootie and the Blowfish again. My playlists are quite fluid though.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
I am not sure if this is my biggest, but it is my most recent. I get annoyed by wobbly tables and chairs in restaurants or offices. I can’t help but try and fix the wobble. What are your words to live by?
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” I think this would be the reason most, if not all, teachers entered the profession.
Who’s your hero?
This would be two of my grandparents. I learned the most important thing you can give someone is your time. Both of them had/have the skill of dropping everything and making you feel like you are the most important person in the world at that moment.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
I have had many embarrassing moments in my lifetime. Twice I hooked my back pocket on something and ripped the back of my pants open while teaching a classroom full of students. The students and parents thought it was hilarious and would bring it up quite often. One student offered to have her mom sew them for me.
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Play ball! Those two words could be heard throughout the Border City over the weekend as the 222’s fastpitch elite softball program hosted their third annual Battle At The Border tournament.
Headquartered in Warman, Sask, the 222’s program has been training elite players for 10 years, with the border battle tournament
tourney takes over Border City
being one of the biggest.
Dean Holoien, who started the 222’s with Keith Mackintosh, explained the program has seen significant growth over the years, with players now coming to train from as far as Ontario and B.C.
Forty U11, U13, U15 and U17 female division teams from across Saskatchewan and Alberta converged on the Border City for 100 games of ball. Holoien also
explained, although there was some serious competition throughout the weekend, many of the girls train together in the winter, so there was a whole lot of camaraderie, too.
“One big attraction for a lot of the teams is the fact you’re not playing the same teams over and over again, we’ve got a lot from Saskatchewan and Alberta and they get an opportunity to play each other,” he said.
“We have kids who play on our teams together during the winter and now they’re competing against each other in these tournaments. You’ll see them hugging and taking pictures together, and it’s something we didn’t plan, but it’s a really cool perk of the program.”
With 100 games played throughout Driven Energy Legion Ball Park, Bud Miller All Seasons Park and Jaycee Hill Park, Holoien also couldn’t help pointing out how impressed he was with the condition of the diamonds.
“Lloyd as a host has been amazing for us,” he said.
“The LASA (Lloydminster Amateur Softball Association) has been great and they worked really hard to make sure everything was in great shape.”
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It’s almost NACC time!
TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
Are you ready for the thunder? The thunder of wagon teams competing for the North American Chuckwagon Championship (NACC), that is.
The NACC returns to Halstead Downs from July 4-14 with the best drivers and outriders from the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association and the World Professional Chuckwagon Association taking on the halfmile of hell July 4-7 and July 10-14.
The nine-day event will also include thoroughbred wagons, pony wagons, pony chariots, trick riders, Indian relay, equine
therapy kids and three nights of beer gardens with live music.
Gates open at 5 p.m. nightly, 4 p.m. on July 7 for Family Day, and 2 p.m. on championship Sunday. Races start at 5:30 p.m. night, with champion -
ship Sunday kicking off at 4 p.m. Admission to races is $20, kids 12 and under get in for free, and $10 for the beer garden.
Live music under the big top will include High Limits on July 4 and July 12 and Dirt
Road Maniacs on July 6 and July 13. Live music starts at 9 p.m. nightly.
For more information and tickets, please contact marketing@naccchuckwagons.com.
Come and hear the thunder!
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Lack of C tax keeps Sask inflation second-lowest in nation
In May, Saskatchewan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.5 per cent compared to May 2023.
This is the secondlowest rise among the
provinces and significantly lower than the national average of 2.9 per cent.
“Our Government will continue to stand up for Saskatchewan with the elimination of the carbon tax on home
heating as a significant measure in the fight to tackle inflation,” said Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison.
“The federal carbon tax negatively impacts the interests of this
province and the people who live here. Our priority will always be the defence of our economic well-being against the out-of-touch federal Liberal/NDP coalition government.”
The CPI measures
changes in the price of goods and services over time. Inflation is indicated by the growth of CPI, which helps assess changes to the cost of living. An individual’s ability to buy goods and services is affected by changes in income and prices.
Statistics Canada’s latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan’s 2023 real GDP reached an all-time high of $77.9 billion, increasing by $1.2 billion, or 1.6 per cent. This places Saskatchewan second in the nation for real GDP growth, and above the national average of 1.2 per cent.
Saskat chewan continues to see strong economic outcomes, with the province’s exports totalling over $101.9 billion for 2022 and 2023 combined.
This is a 52.2 per cent increase from the previous two-year period of 2020-2021, which saw $66.9 billion in total exports.
Private capital investment is projected to reach $14.2 billion in 2024, an increase of 14.4 per cent over 2023. This is the highest anticipated percentage increase in Canada.
The Government of Saskatchewan also recently unveiled its new Se curing the Next Decade of Growth - Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy.
This strategy combined with Saskatchewan’s trade and investment website, InvestSK.ca, contains helpful information for potential markets and solidifies the province as the best place to do business in Canada.
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June 6, 2024 at the age of 94 years. Ramona was born on the family homestead near Freemont, SK to Ben and Grace Bassett. She married Bob Grisbrook on August 16, 1952.
Left to mourn her passing: her daughter, Sheryl (Walt) Gabrysh; and grandson, Tyler (Jill Clarkson); great grandson, Zack and; grandson, Heath Gabrysh; son, Gary (Jackie) Grisbrook; son-in-law, Bob Brow (Denise); grandson, Cory (Carmen); great granddaughters, Kamdyn and Kennedy; grandson, Chris (Kailey); great granddaughters, Casey, Taylor and Oaklyn; grandson, Ben
(Holly); and great granddaughter, Evelyn.
Mona was predeceased by: her husband, Bob; daughter, Lori; parents Ben and Grace Bassett; and three sisters, Elva Millard, Rosalie Tierney and Bendaline Brown. Mona was a true, hardworking farm wife of her generation. From milking cows to taking care of a large garden, to making so many wonderful meals even on short notice for company. Later in life, adventure through travel took her to many wonderful places which she thoroughly enjoyed. She did many cross-stitch pieces, crocheted many afghans and one year made all of us a siwash sweater. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Interval Store in Lloydminster. Heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at Hemstock in Lloydminster as well as the nurses and staff at Pine Island Lodge Long Term Care in Maidstone.
The Funeral Service was held Friday, June 14, 2024 at Neilburg Community Hall, Neilburg SK. Donations may be made to donor's charity of choice. We will remember you always Grams.
In Loving Memory of ROY ADAMS
FEBRUARY 1937 – JUNE 2022
We watched you suffer, We watched you sigh. But all we could do was just stand by. When the time came, we suffered too, For you never deserved what you went through. God took your hand and we had to part, He eased your pain, but broke our hearts. Always Loved and Sadly Missed Elaine Adams and Families
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