Meridian Source - June 8, 2023

Rescue Squad upgrades ROV

The Lloydminster Rescue Squad (LRS) will have a better chance of bringing closure to those missing loved ones in a timely manner with a major upgrade to its underwater exploration equipment.

The squad is now the owner of a VideoRay Pro 5, which is manufactured in Pennsylvania and designed to handle missions with size, space, weight, and deployment speed constraints, such as infrastructure inspections beyond the reach of divers, search and recovery, exploring at depths of up to 305m, and various others.

The ROV (remotelyoperated vehicle) features three thrusters, roughly 1,000 ft. of tether line, and a rotating manipulating jaw designed to retrieve items in confined or hazardous locations.

The ROV’s camera can also be tilted down to focus on the jaw to provide a close view of the operation, an improvement over the squad’s ROV from the ‘90s.

The new ROV cost

just shy of $140K and was purchased using funds raised through the squad’s 2022 Sirens and Sapphires Gala.

Chief Norm Namur and deputy chief Ryan LeBlanc were like two kids on Christmas morning as they unveiled the new ROV to media on a recent Tuesday night at the Border Inn and Suites prior to a 2023 Sirens and Sapphires committee meeting.

“It arrived in Lloyd last night and we’ve officially put it into service, meaning it’s ready for

deployment,” said LeBlanc. “It’s a remotely operated underwater vehicle, so in the event someone has an accident and drowns, or an article from underwater needs to be recovered, we have the capability to do that.”

Aside from a major mechanical improvement with VideoRay’s manipulating jaw, LeBlanc explained the technology built into the new unit will be a night and day difference.

“It’s an upgrade from what we had before. We

Seniors seek citywide exemption

GEOFF LEE WRITER

The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society has a new advocacy fight on its hands.

They are seeking a border exemption for the entire city to prevent family stress and related costs when elder relatives are placed temporarily in long-term care spaces out of their community and province.

and they would stay a resident of the province they wish to be,” explained Brown.

The issue will be noted at the group’s AGM on June 12 at the Legacy Centre.

Young says she’s had families come to her who are concerned about placement in long-term care within our community and outside our community on temporary placements.

had a Pro 4 and this is a substantial upgrade,” he said.

“We’re excited for the new technology, the maneuverability; everything this new one has to offer. With the new technology with the SONAR, camera capability and the manipulating arm it has, we’ll be able to latch on to things underwater.”

Chief Namur said he’s very pleased with the new unit and is hoping to try it out in the water within the next week.

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“That’s a real problem having to change health care numbers (and other ID) when persons get placed out of the community in longterm care spaces temporarily,” said Seniors Care Society president Graham Brown.

“They would need a change after 90 days and a change back again.”

The seniors’ group is teaming up with Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young and newly reelected Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright MLA, Garth Rowswell to fight for change.

“We’re trying to get an exemption where that wouldn’t happen

“We know beds are in shortage and they are trying to move people that are ready to move out of acute care beds in the hospital to longterm care placements,” said Young.

Young told a recent seniors’ meeting the issue at hand stems from Lloydminster not having enough beds on the Alberta and Saskatchewan side of the city, leading to seniors being placed temporarily out of their province of residence.

Young says in some cases, they aren’t coming back as quickly as they should be because there is no bed available.

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Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Members of the Lloydminster Rescue Squad’s Sirens Sapphires Gala committee were pleased to unveil the squad’s new underwater ROV, paid for by last year’s gala, last Tuesday night at the Border Inn and Suites.

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Making life simpler on the border for seniors

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Alberta Health Services and Saskatchewan Health Authority have both confirmed as recently as 2019 that Lloydminster needs an additional 60 spaces by 2025 and 148 by 2035.

Young says Jubilee House, which has 52 beds, is on the longterm replacement list and she’s lobbying for a new build with at least 100 beds.

She notes the temporary placement to one or the other bordering provinces is very stressful for those who don’t want to become residents of another province.

“I’m advocating residents should have a choice when they’re moved back into the community to whichever side of the border, that they can remain residents of their prov -

ince without having to change all that (ID),” said Young, including their drug plan and driver’s licence.

She also thinks if the affected individual can’t make the choice, those with power of attorney should be able to make the choice.

“It’s more about the families and the stresses they are going through in order to do this,” said Young.

She will be on out-oftown business for the upcoming AGM along with Rowswell who will be brought up to speed on the issue in the coming weeks.

Brown says it’s regretful Alberta Heath Minister Jason Copping lost his seat in the May 29 election, but says there are many familiar health contacts in place with the United Conservative Party still in power.

“The nice thing about Garth is, he is already familiar with some of our issues,” said Brown.

Young noted she too plans to run for re-elec-

“I think this new equipment will certainly outdo our old equipment, especially with the technology upgrades, so we’re really excited it,” he said.

“The screen is better, the manipulated arm can swivel and turn, so it gives you a better opportunity to grab something. Also, when we were trying it out the other night, we turned the LED lights on and they just about blinded us, which is great when going through murky waters.”

With last Tuesday night being committee meeting night, Namur wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past, while also looking at the future.

“We’re so grateful for the gala last year and for our committee for

tion in the next Saskatchewan general election.

“I am being challenged so I’m asking for

choosing this Pro 5, what a difference it’s going to make,” he said.

“With the major sponsors last year, which were Cenovus Energy and Boundary Ford, we were able to purchase this without a loan or anything of that nature. This means so much to us, and knowing what this unit can do to bring closure for families, we’re just so grateful to Cenovus and Boundary Ford for their donations.”

According to LeBlanc, the LRS attended roughly eight water calls last year with a couple already reported in Canada this year.

“Unfortunately, it’s something that does happen, but since Lloydminster has one (of these units) in our community right now, that’s a huge benefit to us,” he said.

people to come out and support me. I believe I have been a strong advocate for this community,” said Young.

“In western Canada, there’s only a couple of these around, so we’re pretty lucky here in Lloyd.”

The squad will be receiving specialized training from an expert from the U.S. for members of its seven-person water team in the coming weeks.

Collectively, Lloyd Rescue has a total of 22 members, all of whom are volunteers.

“When we go out on a call, whether it’s 10 miles or 100 miles, no one gets paid,” said Namur. “We feel it’s such a wonderful opportunity to serve our community and the public. We just enjoy doing it, and all members donate their time, 100 per cent.”

To learn more about Lloyd Rescue and how you can help, visit lloydrescue.ca

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Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young, left, pictured with Graham Brown, president of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society, will help the group lobby for a change of address exemption for seniors placed temporarily in care centres outside their home province.

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Powwow partygoers clap for culture

“She’s in Grade 2 at École St. Thomas, so she’s trilingual–she learns Cree, French and English.”

The Prairie Thunder Boys from LPSD were also in the mix of drummers.

“They’ve been practising and going around to different powwows as well,” said LPSD director of education, Jason Neville.

He was one of the many participants and dignitaries who spoke about what the event means to students before the start of the grand entrance.

The Heart of Treaty 6 was beating strongly during the second annual Interschool Powwow that attracted about 2,500 people inside the Centennial Civic Centre.

The sponsored event went ahead last Thursday with all the makings of a traditional powwow.

“The powwow is a celebration for everyone coming together, having fun, cheering, sharing stories as well as making new friends and providing that understanding,” said lead organizer Clint Chocan. “It’s a traditional powwow.”

He said all dancers and singers will receive an honorarium of sorts –a meal and a gift in the traditional format.

About 50 students from the Lloydminster Public and Lloydminster Catholic School Division, Onion Lake, Northwest and Buffalo Trail danced as well as 15 adults from the area.

One of the young dancers was Tenley Jordan, the granddaughter of Cynthia Young, Aboriginal coordinator at LCSD, who was so excited for her.

“It was years ago

we weren’t able to do these kinds of things, so it’s so nice she can embrace her culture,”

said Young, referencing a period in Canada’s history when powwows were outlawed.

“It’s huge on the ‘truth and reconciliation’ piece and just builds that sense of belonging that we try to instill in all our students across the division,” added Neville.

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source Keeley Tootoosis paints the face of her dad, Richard, a traditional powwow dancer from Poundmaker Cree Nation, who took part in the 2nd annual Interschool Powwow at the Centennial Civic Centre on June 1 with more than 2,500 students in attendance.

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Local novelist a familiar face

“I would say it’s been right out of left field for most people that know me, that I wrote the book,” said the 69-year-old.

Lindquist has written some short stories and poetry before, but Valley Of The Turtle Shirt Men is his first actual book.

“It’s been an interesting journey,” he said.

He’s already two-thirds finished writing the second of three books in a series with excellent reviews for the first one.

Barnes & Noble bookstore gives it a five-star review stating, “This is going to be a great movie. This is such a visual read, it plays like a movie.”

Lindquist will hold a book signing at Coles in the LloydMall on June 10 from noon to 4 p.m.

you’ve got the makings of a great read.

“It’s actually doing really well for a self-published book,” said Lindquist.

“

My wife suggested I do something in western history because that’s one of my passions, so I switched genres and got it together.

As for the book’s odd title, he explains a turtle shirt is how natives described the iron breastplate worn by Spanish Conquistadors as they knew nothing about iron.

He grew up on a farm near Lloydminster. He and his wife, Linda, have raised two adult children and have five grandchildren.

Lindquist took a writing course during the pandemic and set out to write a science fiction novel.

He nearly finished it when it dawned on him he didn’t like it, but Linda came to the rescue.

“My wife suggested I do something in western history because that’s one of my passions, so I switched genres and got it together,” he said.

himself as an author.

The fact he’s recently published his first book, Valley Of The Turtle Shirt Men, took a lot of people by surprise.

He describes his novel as basically an action-adventure story based in 1849 during the California gold rush.

Throw in the main Texas Ranger character named Jessie Rivers, a hunt for lost Spanish gold and some ambush adversaries and

Lindquist says the book is promoted in the Western genre and action-adventure category, with the bulk of sales from readers 45 and up who share his interest in historical fiction.

“Anything that’s got a twisted plot, I’m all over it,” he said.

Lindquist is a history buff who loves horses and the western lifestyle.

To double check he was cut out to be a novelist, he hired a company to conduct a professional assessment of the book and they gave it the proverbial thumbs up.

“I basically had to pick a publisher and that was probably my hardest task,” he said before settling on FriesenPress Publishing, which printed it in Manitoba.

The book sells for about $30 in Canada and less in the U.S. depending on the seller. There’s an ebook edition and a print version.

Vermilion RCMP charge male with numerous property offenses

On May 30 at approximately 9:55 p.m., Vermilion RCMP received a tip regarding the location of a stolen bicycle, along with a suspect.

Officers attended the location of the sighting, however, the bicycle was no longer there. Officers then patrolled to other known loca -

tions where the suspect was known to frequent, located the bicycle and ended up getting into a possession of stolen property investigation. A male was identified and arrested at the scene.

RCMP quickly realized he was also breaching conditions and in possession of a stolen identity document.

As a result of the

investigation, Andrew James “AJ” Prill, 37, a resident of Vermilion, was charged with the following offences:

- Possession of stolen property under $5,000

- Fail to comply with probation order (2 counts)

- Fail to comply with release order (2 counts)

- Fail to comply with recognizance

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Who knew? Jack Lindquist, the former owner of Top Source for Sports in Lloydminster, is reinventing

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Former Top Source for Sports owner, Jack Lindquist, is reinventing himself as a novelist. He will hold a book signing at Coles in the LloydMall on June 10 from noon to 4 p.m. for his first of three books in a series titled Valley Of The Turtle Shirt Men.

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Fame breaks body image stigma with Alice in Wonderland

Looking for something to do this Sunday afternoon? Why not check out the United Youth Ballet Company’s Alice in Wonderland, presented by Fame Dance Studios at the Vic Juba Community Theatre?

I take aerial photos of properties. I check on livestock, I do gutter checks and roof checks and special events.

“We are so excited for this, and one of the biggest reasons why is The Nutcracker was a huge success,” said Fame’s owner/director/teacher Sarah Makins of the studio’s last show at the Vic Juba just before Christmas.

“The Nutcracker was our first Youth Ballet Company show, and everyone supported it enough to want to do another production.”

Makins also explained one of the main standpoints of the ballet company is for youth to learn dance the way it actually is, out in the field, not just in compe -

- Possession of identity document - Possession of suspected cocaine

Prill was held in custody pending a Judicial Interim Release hearing. Following the hearing, Prill was remanded to appear on June 5 at Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.

Subsequent to this investigation, sufficient information was gathered to draft and obtain a search warrant for Prill’s prop -

tition, while also making sure every aspect of the production has an element of kindness to it.

“They all support each other, they all help each other, and we like inviting groups such as seniors’ homes and the Bea Fisher and giving them a complementary ticket,” said Makins, explaining there’s an even bigger picture at play.

“We’re continuing our standpoint that body image has to go in the ballet world; that’s just huge ... it can’t be about being half the size you should be and not having a healthy body. Anybody who works hard and enjoys it should be encouraged

erty. The search warrant was executed and additional stolen items were recovered. Additional charges are pending.

“This is another great example of residents providing police with additional ‘eyes’ in the community and reporting that information to police in a timely fashion,” said Sgt. Corey Buckingham of the Vermilion RCMP.

“This allowed officers to follow up on the tip and use their local

to do ballet.”

Leanne Picray, a 17-year-old Bonnyville Centralized High School student who was also in Fame’s presentation of The Nutcracker, will be portraying the role of Alice this Sunday, something she’s really looking forward to.

“It should be a really good show,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to having my friends and family there, as well as all the groups we invite to enjoy the show for free.”

Picray has been dancing with Fame for roughly 10 years and loves seeing the community support the studio she calls home.

“I think what the

knowledge and experience to locate the stolen item and apprehend the individual in

show stands for is really positive,” she said. “Our dance teacher likes to focus on not having a certain body image for ballet, and I think that’s a really good thing to support because it’s pretty rough sometimes.”

Picray explained it’s important to show other dancers it’s OK if you don’t have that “perfect dance body” and encourages everyone who is interested to give it a try.

The show starts at 2:30 p.m. and tickets are now available at the Vic Juba box office and are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for children 10 and under.

possession. Overall, an excellent outcome that will now be before the courts.”

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TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

A handful of the cast of Alice in Wonderland, presented by Fame Dance Studios, posed for a photo during Monday-night rehearsal in preparation for this Sunday’s ballet at the Vic Juba Community Theatre. Taylor Weaver Photo

Interschool powwow draws huge crowd

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Chocan added this powwow means a lot to the Indigenous community to share their culture, so other nations and non-Indigenous people will learn about their beliefs, their protocols and create a better understanding.

The cultural part of the powwow was on the mind of dancer Richard Tootoosis from Poundmaker Cree Nation, who was set to go after his daughter Keeley painted his face.

“It’s about time white students see what we do in our powwows. These outfits I am wearing mean a lot to us,” he said while pointing to various parts of his regalia.

“These eagle feathers I am wearing and this (pointing to a headdress part) is made out of porcupine hair and white hair on the edge

here is from a deer, the tail part.”

Tootoosis also set the scene for what was to come during the day.

people,” said McCarthy. “That’s what this is really all about, but it’s also about celebrating strength and that’s what we really need to do as a Canadian culture.”

“I think they’re going to have a little powwow and I’m going to demonstrate some traditional powwow. I’m a traditional dancer,” he said.

The cultural lessons were top of mind for LCSD director of education, Nigel McCarthy, with about 800 divisional students in attendance.

“I think every day we learn a bit more about culture, a little bit more about ceremony, but also then, what is our commitment as treaty

Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young missed the inaugural outdoors event at Lakeland College and was excited to finally participate and add her thoughts on the powwow’s impact on students.

“I think it’s part of the reconciliation and the recognition among students that we are all the same people on the same land,” she said.

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers says it gives everyone the opportunity to see how powwows are a very important part of Indigenous culture.

“To have it in the city, and for students to see it firsthand is tremendous,” he said.

I think every day we learn a bit more about culture, a little bit more about ceremony.

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Lloyd pilots mentorships for newcomers

Lloydminster is piloting a new Alberta Mentorship Program to help immigrants hit the ground running to participate in the economy to their full potential.

It’s being led by consultant Glenys ReevesGibbs, who spoke about the project at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s lunch meeting on Monday, while hoping to recruit some mentors in the audience.

The Lloydminster pilot is part of a provincial project called the Edmonton Region Immigration and Employment Counsel (ERIEC), which was funded in 2019 by the Alberta government.

ERIEC connects immigrants to local knowledge so they can join the workforce.

“It’s to encourage mentorship for individuals who are newcomers to Canada,” said Reeves-Gibbs who heads an initial local steering committee She gives credit to committee member, Kemoh Mansaray, a director of Lloydminster Local Immigration Partnership for sourcing the program for our city.

An initial needs assessment survey of local immigrants indicated the top mentorship need was to learn how to obtain certification in their chosen profession in Canada.

“We had about

162 people who emigrated to Canada do the survey for a service review,” said ReevesGibbs.

“It’s close to 80 per cent who said if they had a mentoring opportunity, they would have taken it.”

The survey also noted a mentorship need to learn more about the work culture in Canada and how to grow personal and professional business networks.

The pilot runs until March 2025, but Reeves-Gibbs hopes it will be something that will continue along with expanding the current seven-member committee.

“We’re just getting going. We’ve done our survey and we’re going into planning with our initial steering committee in June and putting together a final plan. Our goal by March 2025 to have done at least 30 matches,” explained Reeves-Gibbs.

In the meantime, she invites fellow Rotarians to become mentors and even refer possible mentors to the committee to roll out the program.

“If we have people that speak a different language that would be great,” said ReevesGibbs.

“Through the service review, we have a lot of individuals whose first language is not English, so that can be a barrier.”

GEOFF LEE WRITER

Geoff Lee Meridian Source Glenys Reeves-Gibbs talked about a new Alberta Mentorship pilot program in Lloydminster she heads up to help immigrants transition to the workforce and Canadian work culture quickly. Reeves-Gibbs is a past president of Rotary.

Seniors to attack weeds at Dr. Cooke

Weed pullers wanted, weed pullers on their way.

It didn’t take Lloydminster senior, Kay Hauer very long to round up some eager volunteers to weed newly planted flowers at Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre.

She made the pitch during a recent meeting of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society and welcomes all comers.

“This year, I am in charge of looking for

volunteers to weed the flower beds,” she said with two projects in mind.

The courtyard needs some pruners and some garbage bags just to clean it up.

“There’s a flower bed on the front to take care of the sow thistle that grows as high as the windows in through the rocks.”

The second project is the simple removal of debris inside the facility courtyard.

“The courtyard needs some pruners and some garbage bags just to clean it up,” said Hauer.

She had a meeting set up with Dr. Cooke on Tuesday to learn what they wanted to be done with the planters.

Hauer is asking for volunteers that would be able to come once a week for an hour to remove weeds throughout the season.

Flowers are planted

each year at Jubilee Home, the Lloydminster Hospital, Dr. Cooke and the Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre by volunteers led this year by senior Ed Andersen.

The plants are funded by the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation’s Blooms For Healthcare program with the planting completed on June 2.

The mission of Hauer’s weed pullers is to make sure the plants win the growth battle.

“This year, we want to see something other

than chickweed growing in our front flower bed,” vowed Hauer.

Cenovus restarts in wildfire aftermath

Cenovus Energy is slowly turning on the taps to restore offline production from Alberta wildfires with no significant damage identified to its field assets during the outbreak.

The company continues to monitor the overall wildfire situation closely and

reports other assets, including the company’s oil sands operations and Lloydminster complex, have not been impacted.

Cenovus released an update on Monday after the wildfires state of emergency in Alberta expired on June 3.

The company noted it has safely restarted approximately 62,000 barrels of oil

equivalent per day (boe/d) of production, from the 85,000 boe/d impacted in May due to wildfires. Assuming the current wildfire conditions continue, its Rainbow Lake operations are expected to return to production within seven to 10 days, which represents approximately 20,000 boe/d.

Re-entry continues for the town of Rainbow Lake.

About 3,000 boe/d of Cenovus’ production remains offline awaiting power infrastructure to be rebuilt in various remote locations in the province.

The company made a recent $200,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal

to help support immediate relief efforts in the province. Alberta has approximately 2,800 personnel working on wildfires. This includes support from partner agencies across Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as the Canadian Armed Forces.

Seniors Care Society passed out a sign-up sheet for volunteers.

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Guess what, everyone, we’re bringing streeters back!

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When I went out to do this week’s Streeter I wasn’t sure what kind of answers I’d get, but I didn’t think I’d get an even split across the board!

Now, we all know this is Edmonton Oilers’ territory, but apparently, there are just as many Panthers fans in the Border City as there are Golden Knights fans ... or are there? Here’s the funny part ... the three people who said Florida would win the Cup did so purely because they didn’t want to see Vegas win it after sending their beloved Oilers to the golf course.

I also want to thank AJ for his enthusiasm in participating in our Streeter. I had already found my five participants when AJ came up and asked if he could do one, too. Initially, I said ‘I’ll get you next time,’ but quickly changed my mind and told him I decided to add a sixth person. The smile on his face said it all; thanks, AJ!

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Leeway from Lloyd: Local Lions raffle a sure bet

STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Lloydminster hockey fans can get in on the action of the Stanley Cup finals between the Florida Panthers and the Las Vegas Golden Knights for a worthy cause.

The Lloydminster Lions Club is selling raffle tickets for just $5 a pop for the final cupwinning game. When you purchase a ticket, you pull a time with a $500 payout for the first penalty, $800 for the time of the first goal and $1,200 for the time of winning gold.

The times are based on the countdown clock in any 20-minute period in the game when these events hap -

pen. If the winning ticket isn’t drawn, a draw of sold tickets will be held.

The nice thing is the proceeds go to local diabetes research and support.

This local charity fundraiser sure beats the rash of online gambling and sports betting advertising that a lot of people want their government to put an end to.

Sports channels are inundated with ads for online sports betting and commentators have acquired the bug by constantly talking about odds that non-gamblers like myself don’t understand and don’t care to.

Gambling is an addiction, like every other addiction the health care system has to deal with at great expense.

Rubbing gambling in the face of an addict enables the addiction to continue. Welcome to a new social scourge and Gamblers Anonymous.

The blame falls on governments who pass legislation to allow this addiction, along with other social ills, simply for the tax revenue.

Fortunately, there is a brewing backlash, especially with sports celebrities using their

name and fame to promote and entice fans of all ages to participate in online sports betting.

I don’t like to see one of my hockey heroes, Wayne Gretzky on TV ads promoting online sports betting instead of the hockey I like him for.

Why not hire disgraced baseball player Pete Rose who was banned for gambling to promote sports betting since the intention is to

hook more people in!

Urging betters to gamble responsibly is like fighting for peace; it’s still gambling.

I would get into gambling big time, if I only

could bet money I will always lose my shirt and cash in on that bet! Until then, I will be buying an annual draw ticket from the Lions for just $5 to help others.

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Playschool Preregistration

Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has opened up their registration for the fall 2023-2024 classes. They offer one-day a week for three-yearolds and one or two days a week for four/ five-year-olds. They have also qualified for the Affordability Grant! For more information please call Mrs. P. at 780-872-9523.

Square Dancing

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49 Street. Walk to the beat of music by following simple instructions from the caller. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear whatever is comfortable. First evening is FREE!

Bingo at the Moose

The Moose Lodge, located at 5213-57 Street, Lloydminster, hosts bingo nights every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m.

Kid Midnight & The Midnight Kids @ The Sticks

Your favourite cover band returns to The Sticks on June 10 for a 9 p.m. show. Come

listen to our favourites and a few Kid Midnight originals, including a new unreleased track! Only $10 at the door!

Seniors’ AGM

The Lloydminster

Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society is hosting its Annual General Meeting on June 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Legacy Centre, 5101-46 Street. Everyone welcome. Memberships are $10 and will be available at the door.

Spades Tourney

The Legacy Centre is hosting a Spades tournament on June 15. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost to play is $10. Lunch is available for $12/person. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info.

Pubnight at the Legacy Centre

The Legacy Centre is hosting a Pubnight on June 16. Doors open and dancin’ at

5 p.m., supper will be served at 6 p.m., then dance the evening away to the tunes of Memory Lane (Lloydminster). Admission is $20/person at the door. All members and guests welcome. Call the Legacy office at 780-8754584 for more info.

Father’s Day Breakfast

The Women of the Moose will be hosting a Father’s Day breakfast on June 18 from 8-11 a.m. at the Moose Lodge, located at 5213-57 St. Tickets are by donation and all proceeds go to support the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre. There will also be a draw for a cooler filled with all kinds of goodies.

General Meeting

The Lloydminster Senior Citizens Society will be hosting its general meeting at the Legacy Centre on June 19. The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. and take place in the Main Hall. All members encour -

aged to attend.

Strategies for Managing High Blood Pressure

The Sask. Health Authority is hosting a Strategies for Managing High Blood Pressure class on June 20 from 9-11 a.m. in the Prairie North Plaza’s Suite 109. To register, please call 306-8206262. This class is free.

Cribbage Doubles Tourney

The Legacy Centre will be hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on June 22. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost to play is $10. Lunch is available for $12/person. Everyone welcome! Bring a partner and enjoy a day of competition around the card tables. Call the Legacy office at 780875-4584 for more info.

She Shed Raffle Returns!

The She Shed Raffle at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 is back! Support the Lloy-

dminster Legion by getting your tickets for the She Shed Raffle! The grand prize is a shed valued at over $11,000 or $5,000 in cash! Get your tickets today to be in for the early bird draw. Tickets are $10 each and available at Cliff Rose for Clothes, Midway Towing or any Legion member. Grand prize draw is July 1!

Brett Kissel at The Vic’s Crank It Up Cabaret

Brett Kissel will be taking the stage on Sept. 7 at the Vic Juba Community Theatre’s Crank It Up Cabaret, which is taking place in the Saskatchewan Building at the Lloyd Ex! Doors and bar open at 6 p.m. and the show is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $59 with a variety of seating options available, tables and chairs, bleachers, as well as standing room and a dance floor. Available online at vicjubatheatre.ca or through the Box Office 780-8727400. The Nissan Exhibition Grill will also be open and serving food.

Lakeland’s interior design program wins education award

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recognized Lakeland College’s interior design technology (IDT) program with an Excellence in Education Award.

“It’s exciting for our interior design technology program to be recognized by the NKBA. It’s a powerful testament to our students’ knowledge and skillset and our instructors’ guidance and support,” said IDT program head Rochelle Horne.

The 2023 Excellence in Education award is the eighth for the IDT pro -

gram. The 2023 Excellence in Education Awards are based on submissions to the NKBA’s 2021-22 Student Design Competition. Winners will be announced later this year.

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Teine named Sask Games title sponsor

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

It was an exciting day for the Saskatchewan Games Council and the 2024 Sask Summer Games Host Organizing Committee as Calgarybased Teine Energy officially signed on as the Games’ presenting partner.

The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games will take place in Lloydminster from July 21-27, 2024, and will see competition among upwards of 1,800 youth participants from across the province in 15 different sports.

These include archery, athletics, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, canoe kayak, golf, soccer, softball, Special Olympicsbocce, swimming, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, and wheelchair basketball.

“Today is a major milestone for our host organizing commit -

tee; we are thrilled to announce the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster will be presented by Teine Energy,” said Games co-chair Wendy Plandowski during Monday’s announcement.

“The city of Lloydminster and the province of Saskatchewan were foundational for both my personal and professional development and I am very proud to be from such a hard-working and vibrant community,” said Teine president

and CEO Jason Denney, who’s also originally from Lloyd.

Mark Bracken, executive director of the Games council, said he is looking forward to another great Games with Teine as they were the presenting sponsor for the recent Summer Games in Regina.

“With the support of Teine we are able to continue delivering exceptional experiences, provincial pride, and lasting legacies for athletes and communities across our province,” he said.

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Lunch at Allen’s coming to Vic Juba

The Vic Juba Community Theatre will once again be the place to be as Canadian supergroup Lunch At Allen’s takes the stage for a night of folk, country, pop and storytelling.

Presented by Shantero Productions Inc., Lunch At Allen’s consists of Canadian talents Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. The group will take the stage at the Vic on June 19 before heading east to Prince Albert on an 11-stop Prairie tour.

Individually, Church, McLauchlan, Jordan and Thomas have written and sung on over 250 million CDs, and have written hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart ( Rhythm of the Heart , written by Jordan), as well as McLauchlan’s Farmer’s Song , Jordan’s Marina

Del Rey and Thomas’s Painted Ladies, to name a few.

to the realization “if you don’t use the gifts God gives you, God gets pissed off.”

The Source caught up with Thomas on Monday morning to talk about the upcoming show and the joy he’s gotten as a touring musician for 50 years.

“This is a labour of love, this is not a job,” he said.

“Murray, Marc and Cindy are like family to me, so getting together to sing with your friends, it doesn’t get much better.”

Thomas explained the group formed roughly 20 years ago after McLauchlan woke up in hospital with a quadruple bypass and came

“He told me he wanted to put together a group with other songwriters where we could all feed off of each other and have more of an interactive show,” said Thomas. “We then got on the phone with Marc. Not only is he a great songwriter, he’s also a wonderful singer. We also knew we needed a female voice and I had just finished a song circle with Cindy Church, so we invited Cindy and the chemistry was ridiculous.”

Speaking for himself, Thomas said there was no way he ever thought he’d still be gigging at 72, but he’s grateful for the opportunity as performing is spiritually uplifting and almost medicine-like for him.

“I remember when I had a partial knee replacement and was out for months, and my mother, who was also a

musician herself, told me ‘when you raise your voice in song in harmony, particularly with people who love, your body will follow. It will expedite your healing process’ … honestly, I think she was spot on.”

Aside from the music, Lunch At Allen’s fans can also look forward to hearing countless stories from the road, the recording studio, and

everywhere in between from the four members of the group.

“I guess that’s the territory of being an old coot,” said Thomas with a laugh. “We’ve got a lot of silly stories to tell about the bizarre and interesting things that have happened to us over the course of our careers, so it’s always an interesting element of the show.”

Thomas, who wrote Painted Ladies which was released in 1972, said the best part of performing these days is usually the unexpected.

“If someone goes off on a rant, that’s always great fun,” he said.

“Hearing everybody sing Painted Ladies right before your eyes is also amazing.”

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TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Murray, Marc and Cindy are like family to me, so getting together to sing with your friends, it doesn’t get much better.

Subscriber and observer

barns in the area but apparently not because he needed a place to rest.

“When you hear a man sneer at the local paper, you can safely bet he doesn’t spend his time making it better; but it is probably a hindrance to its improvement by being behind with his sub. The people who don’t see any benefit arising to a town from its newspaper are so short-sighted that it would be hopeless to expect them to see the sun at mid-day.” (Lloydminster Times 1910) In context, this is about folks not paying their newspaper subscriptions and staying current with community news.

A letter in 1910 was received by the Lloydminster Times and was simply signed “Subscriber and Observer.”

The Editor was unable to publish the letter as a name was not provided. Correspondents to the newspaper had the choice of writing under an alias, which would be printed, but the writer’s name was still required.

The Doughnuts from Dina column talked about an upcoming meeting to discuss the local improvement question and it was hoped that all Dinamites would attend.

A local resident was sleeping in various

He was “…ascertaining whether any dampness exists.” The writer’s explanation could be interpreted in a variety of different ways.

In local news… “We have received an important letter on the gopher pest that we are compelled to hold over until next week.”

One can only speculate how important this letter actually was; the fate of the gophers in question greatly depended upon its content. It definitely created an air of mystery by not printing the letter until the next issue.

An important telegram with its cryptic message was shared by the agent for government lands in Battleford. “Announce that owing to demand for railway labour, protection will be granted to homestead and preemption entrants 1st April, satisfied that entry has been perfected.”

The RNWMP barracks had an interesting case. The complainant, J.J. Slater felt he was overcharged $20 by I.F. Crossley for the crop damage done by his nine cows and one calf.

Slater had an array of experts who had visited the site in question at various times but they all told varying tales of

the damage.

Mr. Rendell thought the damage was done by gophers, but upon cross-examination, replied he hadn’t actually seen any gophers… as “they had gone to bed at the time of his visit.”

Other witnesses spoke of the alleged difference between a gopher track and that of a cow.

Counsel for the defendant took this opportunity to express his thoughts on “this wretched herd law.”

He also stated, “it was very unbecoming for a man to allow his cattle to run indiscriminately on his neighbour’s crops and then appeal to the sympathy of the courts.”

Eventually, the charges were dismissed and Mr. Crossley was awarded the amount claimed in oats.

A community newspaper records history one word at a time; it’s both a subscriber who supports the community and an observer of news as it happens.

WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

Local race engineer goes to Japan

work with Hyman and get the car set up for an upcoming race.

Once the race is complete, Dunsmore will return to his Indianapolis-based team for two upcoming races at Indianapolis in May.

The TJ Speed Motor -

sports Team is competing in the USF Pro Series this year with a three-car team. The team has competed in two races this year in Florida already and will compete in seven more events across the United States as well

as making a trip to Toronto for a race in July.

The team is currently in second place in the standings with their three rookie drivers and is looking for continued good results in the upcoming races.

After winning last year’s FR Americas series Championship, TJ Speed Motorsports’ driver Raoul Hyman was promoted to the

Super Formula Series ... and he brought a local racing engineer with him.

Local race car engineer, Dylan Dunsmore, was recently sent to Japan to work with that

team in the Super Formula Series.

The Super Formula Series is regarded as the fastest formula car series outside of F1. Dunsmore was in Japan for a week to

Supplied Photo Lloydminster’s Dylan Dunsmore is pictured in Japan with South African driver Raoul Hyman during recent Super Formula Series action.

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source Rain and hail disrupted the Lloydminster Public School Division track and field meet at the Comp on Monday, but not until all the high jumpers, including Mayson Collinge from Jack Kemp Community School, cleared the first height.

The perfect time to go outside!

in Lloydminster after the pandemic.

I have never seen the parking lot at Bud Miller All Seasons Park full every day ... only on weekends and if there is an event. But, as soon as the weather got nicer, the basketball court at Bud became a hit to basketball players. It’s such a good idea! Finally! We have something exciting to do outdoors!

Not only that but the pickle-ball court is packed as well. It’s pleasing to the eyes to see kids, teenagers and adults enjoying the weather and each other’s company. People are coming out again. It’s what we needed

It’s a good way to hang out and get to know new friends. It’s not even about winning a game, it’s just the contentment of playing the sport we love.

One guy even said to his friend, “Bro just the vibe here is good, I don’t even have to play ball.”

In my perspective, this is better than people staying in their houses using phones the whole day. Socializing and exercising together? Nothing can beat that!

Although there is no water fountain close by, we just bring our own water. We hope that they put one closer.

If you are someone looking for something to do in Lloydminster, come out and give it a try, I guarantee you’ll have fun!

Try it, bring a friend

basketball

player and are looking for people to play with, you know where to find us!

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“But also, when the close harmony happens in some of the songs, it’s so tight-knit, being a part of that chord as it occurs, it’s just a wonderful moment when you’re harmonizing with people you love; that’s a high point for me every time.”

Thomas also noted it’s even better when the crowd sings along with the group.

“The crowd is invited to sing along,” he said.

“In some respects, this show is a lot like sitting around a campfire with a bunch of your friends. People sing along when they feel like it.

“It’s wonderful as a writer when people sing your songs, and when you do them live and people sing, there’s just something spiritually uplifting about it all.”

Having been in the music industry since the ‘70s, the Source asked Thomas how he’s seen the business change over the years; this is what he had to say.

“The record companies always wanted complete control, and now they have it … there’s no farm teams anymore,” he said.

It’s wonderful as a writer when people sing your songs, and when you do them live and people sing, there’s just something spiritually uplifting about it all.

“If you’re not selling 300,000 units, you’re not welcome. It’s all downloads now, and the record companies own the downloads and Spotify, which you could say is a conflict of interest because they own the outlets as well as the artists,” he said, adding the fact he feels very fortunate to get his start when he did.

“I’ve watched the industry go from

crooked to carcinogenic,” he added with a laugh. “There’s always been payola.”

Thomas then talked about a conversation he once had with Billy Joel about Billboard music ... yes, that Billy Joel.

“I was talking with Billy about why Painted Ladies and Piano Man stopped at number 27 on the Billboard, both of our songs stopped dead there,” he said.

“Down the road, I found out it costs $250K, which your record company had to shell out to independent promoters to break the Top 20 on the Billboard.”

Thomas’s Billy Joel story is one of the many the four members of Lunch At Allen’s are looking forward to telling the crowd at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on June 19.

Tickets are $72 (tax and facility fees included, additional surcharges may apply) and are available at the theatre’s box office or at vicjubatheatre.ca.

and come join us. If you are a

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Lunch At Allen’s ready to entertain, storytell at Vic

ELIZA

Sask sees record-breaking exports

On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) and the Government of Saskatchewan released their annual State of Trade report for Saskatchewan. The

report notes the total value of Sask exports to the world reached a record-breaking $52.6 billion in 2022. This marks the highest figure ever recorded in the province’s history and 42 per cent higher than

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Ken Weighill passed away on April 6, 2020 in Lloydminster, Alberta. Sheila Weighill passed away on January 28, 2023 in Lloydminster Alberta.

Ken and Sheila are survived by: their six children, Jacqueline (Ronnie) Detchon, Brenda (Barry) Stevens, Neil (Joan)

Weighill, Phillip (Diane)

Weighill, Eric (Inez) Weighill and Suzanne (David) Eggins; son-in-law, Mitchell Harrower; 15 grandchildren, Aimee

(Trippett) McKnight, Jordie

(Barbara) Detchon, Dionne

Lindsay, Danielle (Daniel)

Lavoie, Janine Helmer, Ashley

(Daniel) Campbell, Shane

(Kalyi) Weighill, Jayme

(Matthew) Jeffery, Lowell Weighill, Shelby Weighill, Brett Weighill (Leeann Klassen), Jarrett Weighill (Destiny

Whiting), Jenna Weighill, Randi

(Joshua) Potvin and Shaeyln

(Lonnie) Hoberg; 28 great

grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Vivienne Weighill and Marion Holman; as well as numerous

Ken was predeceased by: parents, Phillip and Claire Weighill; brothers, Bernard Weighill, Wilfred Weighill, Bill Weighill and Mark Weighill; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ethel and Ernest Holman; brothers-in-law, Eric Holman, Tom Holman, Grant Holman and Stewart Holman; sister-in-law, Maggie (Marg) Holman; and grandson-in-law, Jim Lindsay.

Sheila was predeceased by; her daughter, Katherine Harrower; sister-in-law, Joyce Holman; and the above mentioned.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Ken and Sheila at Alcurve Hall (23 kms north of Lloydminster on Highway 17) on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The eulogy will be presented at 3:00 PM by Brett Weighill. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion #39, Knights of Columbus, Lloydminster or to a donor’s charity of choice. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sheila may be made to Dr. Cooke Extended Care CentrePalliative Care Unit or to a donor's charity of choice.

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