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VOLUME 1 I ISSUE 36

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Dental trip a shoe-in for relief GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Dr. Nekky Jamal’s latest dental brigade to Guatemala will put a spring in the step of some of the women in line for dental care. The Wayside Dental Centre specialist will help distribute 20 pairs of women’s shoes donated by Brixton Shoes Inc. during one of six dental clinic days in the Central American country. Jamal heads out Saturday with the shoes in toe after just getting back from Costa Rica on another dental brigade. This will his fifth time to the mountainous Comitancillo region where some of the poorest people in the country live. “We’re hoping to fix some teeth and get rid of some pain that a lot of people are in and hopefully we can contribute and just make their lives a little bit better,” said Jamal. “I’ve gone to the same place over and over and I can’t wait to see familiar faces and

hopefully we can fix some more smiles.” The shoes will also provide relief to some local women who walk barefoot in corn fields over sharp objects. “It’s tough on their feet and I think it’s amazing that Brixton is approaching us, and they want to help out in any way they can,” said Jamal. “That’s why we started this whole project, to get our community helping another community a world, away and it’s really

coming together.” Mindy Hawthorne and her mom Sherry Gould, who co-own Brixton Shoes, chose to donate sidewalk surfers from Sanuk because they are easy to pack. They also

think it would be a good shoe in the high elevation climate. “They are really easy to wear and wash and they’re comfortable,” said Hawthorne. She says the idea was the brainchild of her mom who chatted

Dr. Nekky Jamal from Wayside Dental Centre welcomed a donation of 20 pairs of women’s shoes that he will distribute during his next 10-day dental brigade to Guatemala. The shoes were donated by Mindy Hawthorne, left, and her mom Sherry Gould, who co-own Brixton Shoes. Geoff Lee Meridian Source

with a member of one of Jamal’s previous dental brigades and thought it would be a great idea. Hawthorne also wished she had brought some shoes with her while vacationing in Nicaragua last November. “It turned out it was a good idea,” added Gould. “Nekky told us they walk on dried corn and it’s really sharp on their feet and they just have bare feet.” Jamal also plans to provide dental care in Nicaragua in April— his third of four possible dental missions this year. “We have to do our part— we really appreciate Mindy and Brixton Shoes jump-

ing in,” he said. Jamal’s previous brigade to Costa Rica included an optometrist, but the main purpose in Guatemala is to fix teeth with a 20-person team, including five dentists and three dental students. Jamal is also taking Wayside dental assistant Katelyn Gosse on this 10-day trip along with all the dental equipment they use at the office to treat their own patients. “We bring our generators, our dental unit, our drills and we do white and silver fillings and we take out a lot of teeth, unfortunately,” he said. Jamal says the people in Comitancillo drink lots of pop with pop being cheaper than fresh water in many remote villages. He says the work is rewarding for him perso nal l y , bu t i t’s al so heartbreaking too. “Every time you come home you leave a piece of yourself there and I find that’s the hardest part—is coming home,” he said.

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Nelson Lumber in party mode GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Nelson Lumber can have its cake and eat it too. The company marked its 70th year of business on March 1 with free cake and coffee and will celebrate the milestone with year-long specials. “We are going to have specials on all year with things for $19.49 and 70th-anniversary specials all year long,” said Sheldon Weinrauch, assistant store manager. The select product pricing recognizes 1949 as the year Nelson Lumber was founded by Ray Nelson and his brother Austin on land now occupied by the Great Canadian Superstore. Weinrauch says the key to the company’s longevity has been its service. “The quality of our products and our service—I believe that’s what sustained us for 70 yearsm and hopefully for 70 more,” he said. Today, the company has five retail stores in Lloydminster, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Bonnyville and Slave Lake.

They also have two RTM divisions, one in Lloydminster and one in High River, and a truss plant in Edmonton. “We also have a truss plant in Lloydminster which also builds our manufactured wall panels that we ship all over North America and even to Europe over the years,” said Weinrauch. Ray sold the business in 2003 to a group of employee shareholders who continue to carry on his legacy and name after his death in 2010 at age 90. Weinrauch says Ray was very much an employee-driven guy and a communitydriven guy. “N e lso n Lum b e r is what it is today because of people like Ray and Austin Nelson,” he said. “The ownership group do not take that lightly. They understand what Ray has contributed and continue on that path today.” Nelson Lumber is located at 6609 44 Street that the city named Ray Nelson Drive in his honour. “Ray was a pioneer in

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Nelson Lumber marked its 70th anniversary on Friday with special sales to extend throughout the milestone year. The company boasts several long-term employees led by shipper receiver Bruce Cowan, who has worked with the company for 46 years. He was photographed with this old company truck that was rolled into the lobby with other memorabilia from the company’s storied past.

this town and the city felt the need to honour that as they did by naming 44th St. after him,” said Weinrauch. “It was a great honour for not only Ray but the whole Nelson family.” Weinrauch says Ray treated his employees well and many of his employees have been employed upwards of 40 to 45 years or longer. Weinrauch has been with the com-

pany since 1991 while Bruce Cowan, a shipper receiver, has been working happily for 46 years. The full history of the company and the Nelson brothers can be retraced by browsing the company memorabilia that was on display Friday. The birthday display included one of the original lumber delivery trucks brought over from the museum.

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Lloyd RCMP once again investigating counterfeit currency MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Lloydminster RCMP has investigated 11 instances of uttering count erf eit currency since the start of the year. Members of the public are reminded to check for the security features that are present in every note issued by the Bank of Canada: - Feel the raised ink on the large number on the note. - Look at the frosted maple leaf window to see its transparent outline. - Feel the raised in on the words “Banque du Canada” and “Bank of Canada.” - Look the numbers that match the note’s value and at the word “Canada” that feels slightly raised. - Look at the metallic portrait, it matches the large portrait. Tilt

to see it change colour. Flip to see it on the other side. - Look for the maple leaves that border and cross into the large window. If you suspect you have been offered a counterfeit note during a transaction assess the situation to ensure you are not at risk; then do the following: - Politely refuse the note and explain that you suspect that it may be counterfeit. - Ask for another note (and check it too). - Advise the person to check the note with the local police. - Inform your local police of a possible attempt to pass suspected counterfeit money. - Be courteous. Remember that the person in possession of the bill could be an innoce nt vict im who does not realize that

File Photo the note is suspicious. - If you suspect the note is counterfeit after a transaction, contact your local detachment. “It’s important that the police are made aware of all instances of counterfeiting money within the Community,” says Const. Michael Hagel. “The financial loss from a counterfeit note can be significant for individuals and businesses alike.” Lloydminster RCMP

is asking the public’s assistance for any information in relation to this incident or identifying those responsible. Please contact Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400 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 by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

It takes a minority to build a majority TAYLOR WEAVER

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For the very first time, Black History Month was celebrated in the Border City. The event, hosted by the non-profit group Christian Immigrant Support Services (CISS), took place Feb. 22 at Southridge Community Church for a crowd of roughly 20 to celebrate the contributions made by the African-American community throughout the country. February has been dubbed Black History Month in Canada and each year Canadians are invited to participate in festivities and events to honour the legacy of black Canadians past and present. The event was organized by Charles Balenga, who initially come to Canada in 1996 from the Democratic Republic of the Congo after spending six years in Zambia. After being embraced by Canadians Balenga giving back with a message of positive integration. “It’s important to celebrate Black History Month because the more we know about people the more we can embrace them, because what you don’t know usually you are scared of, but the more we get to know each other the more we see that they’re humans like us and have the same aspirations as us, they want to live a good life just like us, so there should be more awareness of who everybody is, otherwise when you don’t

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Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers was thrilled to be invited to the Border City’s first-ever Black History Month celebration, held at Southridge Community Church on Feb. 22, and was welcomed by event organizer Charles Balenga, who was also representing the non-profit group Christian Immigrant Support Services.

do that, if you’re not making an effort as the majority people tend to feel like maybe you don’t want them here,” said Balenga. “So if there’s an effort to make them feel welcome and they can be celebrated like we are celebrating Black History Month, then they feel a sense of value and that they belong and are welcome.” Mayor Gerald Aalbers attended the celebration on behalf of the City of Lloydminster and was elated to accept the invitation to such an event. “Black History Month, as I’m learning, has ties to our community and area, and I think it’s very important to take the oppor-

tunity to celebrate history, because history can teach us so much. Our community is made up of people that have come from around the world and it’s an incredible (thing) that brings our community together,” said Aalbers. The ties Aalbers mentioned were in reference to the Shiloh Community, who was the first and only AfricanAmerican farming community to settle in Saskatchewan just north of Maidstone in the early 1900s. “To have the oppor-

tunity to acknowledge one piece of that is a great opportunity and I’m already looking forward to next year’s celebration because I think it’s important to reflect back on history and the people who helped settle this area and the contributions they’ve made to the community.” Balenga has big plans in the works for next year’s celebration and is already making phone calls to get one of the last living relatives of the original Shiloh community to speak at the celebration.

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Senator Sinclair captures hearts of minds of local students

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Senator Murray Sinclair, with survivors of Residential Schools joining him on stage, spoke to a captive audience made up of high school students and teachers from Lloydminster and surrounding area at the Vic Juba Community Theatre last Friday afternoon. TAYLOR WEAVER

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Senator Murray Sinclair had students and teaching staff from the Border City and surrounding area hanging on every word as he spoke of the importance of education in regards to reconciliation and the past and future of our country. Sinclair was invited

by the Treaty 6 Chiefs to speak at their reconciliation gathering at Vic Juba Community Theatre last Friday and was pleased to take the opportunity to share his story with students to further the reconciliation conversation. “I think people need an opportunity to think about what it is that’s meant by (reconcilia-

tion), and more importantly what it means to them, and I’ve been doing that since the completion of The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and I’ll continue to do that until the conversation moves on with other people picking it up,” said Sinclair. “Education is the key to reconciliation, so I

want them to feel how important they are to the ultimate conversation because they’re the future leaders of the country no matter what it is they do.” Sinclair has delivered talks throughout Canada and abroad and one of his main goals is to have audience members feel better informed than when they walked in the room, and to have an understanding of how reconciliation is connected to them. “This connects to all of us,” he said. “The issue about how Indigenous people have been treated and the impact of residential school is not just an Indigenous problem, it’s a Canadian problem.” Lloydminster Catholic School Division Aboriginal program coordinator, Cynthia Young, felt blessed to have Senator Sinclair speak to some of her students and knows the value of having guest speakers. “Many students realize as they’re not receiving the same message from the same person with it being a message from someone who’s further off into Parliament or someone who’s living a higher life and is more fixed and focused on reconciliation, and Senator Sinclair is great at that.”

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Green shirts can save lives GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Lloydminster residents can help recharge the “Logan Boulet Effect” and increase new organ donor registrations by supporting a special Green Shirt Day. Logan is the Humboldt Broncos hockey player who gifted his organs to save six persons upon his death the day after the team bus collided with a semitruck on April 6, 2018, killing 16 people. His family has kicked off the inaugural Green Shirt Day in memoriam of their son and all the victims of the bus crash and the impact Logan had by signing his donor card five weeks before his death on April 7. “Last year they talked about a lot when Logan passed away and was an organ donor, that

there was such a huge spike in organ donor intents registered right across Canada,” said Donna Krilow-Lorenz, Lloydminster regional coordinator of the Canadian Transplant Association (CTA). Over 100,000 people registered last year after Logan donated his organs, in what later became known as the “Logan Boulet Effect.” “His family felt they would honour Logan on the day he passed away on April 7 and hopefully have the Logan Boulet Effect continuing,” said Krilow-Lorenz. The Green Shirt Day slogan is: “Register, Tell Your Family, Be Inspired.” The event was launched Friday in Logan’s home town of Lethbridge Alta. by his parents Tony and Ber-

nadine Boulet in partnership with the CTA and Canadian Blood Services. “They are asking everybody to wear green shirts in honour of Logan and just to talk about organ donations and hopefully continue the Logan Boulet effect,” said Krilow-Lorenz. People can register their intent to donate their organs at the greenshirtday.ca website soon. “It’s an awareness thing, and we never know when we sign our donor cards if we would actually be in a situation where we could become an organ donor,” said KrilowLorenz. About 200 people die every year waiting for an organ according to the CTA. “All we can hope is the number of intents

rises—with the number of intents rising it’s a great pool and hopefully, the number of people on the wait list will someday be eliminated completely,” said Krilow-Lorenz. “We just (simply) don’t have enough organs in Canada.” Krilow-Lorenz notes April 7 is a Sunday, so schools or businesses can recognize Green Shirt Day either on the Friday before or the Monday afterwards. “Businesses might want to print our posters if they want to get involved to promote awareness,” she said, noting the CTA is leaving it up to the community to decide if they want to participate. “We all have jerseys from the University of Saskatchewan, the Roughriders, the Eskimos—that’s about as green as you can get.”

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Learning council tackles mental health GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Lloydminster Learning Council Association is set to roll out its 19th annual Business Education Conference with a mental health theme. The conference will be held at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre on March 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will precede two Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) workshops on April 10-11 and May 8-9 at the Community Services Building at 4419 52 Avenue. “We’re always looking for ways to build a healthy community— mental health is one, this is another way,” said Darlene MacDonald, executive director of the association. “We’ve got two wonderful keynote speakers and two panels talking about a positive and happy workplace and the future of work innovation

and technology.” Robyn Tingley, president GlassSKY Inc., is the keynote speaker on the positive and healthy workplace panel. The panel will also include a talk by Neil Harris, a health promotion facilitator for Alberta Health Services in Lloydminster. “I will probably mention some of the key tips around mental wellness in the workplace. I’m going to talk about the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace,” said Harris. Dana DiTomaso, president and partner of Kick Point, will deliver a keynote talk on the future of work, innovation and technology panel and how that affects mental health. The conference is a partnership with the learning council, the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce, the Lloydminster Construction

Association, and Lakeland College with the Synergy and Servus credit unions as sponsors. The Lloyd learning council MHFA workshops are delivered by Harris, who is a certified instructor with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. People who attend the two-day MHFA course get a certificate from the Mental Health Commission showing they did complete the course. There will also an MHFA workshop at the Holiday Inn Hotel from March 20-21 that’s run by an outside consultant. MacDonald notes Harris has been delivering MHFA workshops for the last five years in Lloydminster and knows the mental health landscape better than most. “We have a facilitator in Neil who is local and knows the resources and knows what’s happening in the commu-

nity and knows the struggles that families and the workplace are going through,” said MacDonald. The workshop helps people in the workplace to identify a person who may be struggling and how to have a conversation with that person and also how to connect them to help when needed. MHFA covers substance-related disorders, mood disorders and anxiety and psychotic disorders. Harris says the downturn in the economy does put pressure on families and on individuals in the workplace. “So there is a lot more stress and anxiety concerns around families mental health and workplace mental health,” he said. “This workshop does really provide skills and tools to help people during difficult times.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Namur dons coroner hat at Rotary GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The five causes of death in Saskatchewan are suicide, homicide, accidental, natural and undetermined. Norm Namur, best known as Chief of the Lloydminster Rescue Squad, is also a member of the Saskatchewan Coroners Service responsible for investigating all sudden, unexpected and unnatural deaths in the Lloydminster region. Namur spoke to the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday about his role as one of two Saskatchewan coroners in the city appointed by the Minister of Justice. “I’ve been doing this for 12 years this November, so it’s been a long road. At times it’s been very interesting and I definitely still enjoy it,” said Namur. He says it’s his job to determine the identity of a deceased person

and how, when, where, and by what means that person died. Namur figures he has attended to more than 500 deaths over the past 30 years in rescue and investigated about 60-80 cases a year in Lloydminster as a coroner.

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If there is a suspicious case the RCMP would be the lead investigator and then we would assist them

He says being in a border city provides different challenges as the Alberta side has Medical Examiners who are doctors, while coroners like Namur in Saskatchewan are laypersons. Namur says one of the reasons he applied to be a coroner was the ability to make recommendations based on

their findings. He says coroners also get to recommend autopsies while the RCMP can not. “If there is a suspicious case the RCMP would be the lead investigator and then we would assist them,” said Namur. He said there are about 800-900 autopsies a year in the province with a forensic pathologist in Saskatoon. In related news, Namur noted the Rescue Squad has responded to about 12-13 calls this year with an early warning to stay away from water as the weather warms up. “People need to be very cautious and just stay away from water at this point,” he said. Namur’s name popped up at Rotary as the February winner of the club’s Dream Vacation fundraising draw for a seven-night trip to the Riviera Nayarit resort in Mexico.

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Norm Namur spoke to the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday about his role as a Saskatchewan coroner. He was also the lucky winner of a Rotary Dream Vacation February draw prize for a seven-night stay in Mexico.

He s ay s t h i s i s t h e third time he has won a Rotary vacation in the past 20 years as a buyer of the $100 tickets. Rotary club president Tyler Morrissette also presented a cheque to some resi-

dents of Fellowship Village to purchase a clubhouse television. Morrissette presented this year’s President’s Project cheque for $20,000 to Lakeland College on Wednesday night.

MacDonald says the course fills up quickly with participants ranging from teachers and front-line workers to safety coordinators that want to gain skills in how to help someone who may be struggling with mental health concerns. “We’ve seen in the last six years where employers are sending a number of learners to our MHFA and they are paying their fees,” said MacDonald. “That’s how we’re building stronger communities, because all sectors are coming. We even have surrounding areas that are coming to our programs.” 19032AX0

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Letter to the editor Is Canada playing - institutional victim games - with Albertans?

ust the other day, I was rereading a very old self-help book that I keep for bathroom reading. I started to read the section called “Some Common Institutional Victim Games” and quickly realized that this entire section could easily apply to us Albertans - today. Three “victim games”, really stuck out: 1. Making the institution (Canada) “a person” 2. Swearing your allegiance first and forever (to Canada) 3. Falling into the jargon trap (ie. equalization) Pierre Berton (famous Canadian author) once wrote, “Our love affair with Canada has been long and slow, never a sudden infatuation.” If you didn’t know that “Canada” was just a country – an alliance of provinces really – you might believe “Canada” to be the name of a woman (person) whom he loves. In fact, Canada is just a corporate entity, which receives and redistributes our money to people we (mostly) do not know and to places we almost never go. I have often heard Canada described in terms of a family – complete with parents and siblings. Contrary to popular belief, unless you are a corporate lawyer, provinces are not real “people.” Is

the province of Quebec going to care or cry if you die tomorrow? Probably not. And I doubt very much, that even Quebecers, themselves, (who live very far away) took notice when Ralph Klein, Alberta’s beloved premier, died. Albertans have been swearing their allegiance – forever - to institutions – like the Canadian federal government - as long as Alberta has been a province. Where has this “Canada first and forever allegiance” gotten Albertans so far? Many Albertans risked their financial futures on Alberta, only to find that their contribution (decades of paying hundreds of billions more in federal taxes than they received back in benefits) was neither respected nor even remembered. And now, to add insult to injury, unemployed and underemployed Albertans (some of whom used to be employers) are being told, that the prime beneficiaries (ie. Quebec) of their extra taxes, would rather buy their oil from a nation (Saudi Arabia) that has little regard for human rights let alone so-called Canadian values. And now that we are on the subject of values, it seems that this “person” – Canada – has made words like “equalization” and “health transfer payments” into the most respected Canadian val-

ues. And what amounts to “wealth transfers” – from Albertans for the past five decades – have gone on, unchallenged, in the name of “fairness.” This is just “jargon” - confusing and meaningless talk. It took me a lifetime to realize that it wasn’t our Alberta government that simply cut an “equalization cheque” or “transfer payment” to others. In fact it is the Canadian federal government that takes more tax from Albertans to give to others. And Albertans are told, by the “Canada” jargon experts, that the federal formula for “equalization” is far too complicated to easily communicate. And there you have it. Albertans’ victimhood is complete in three easy steps. First, believe that the “machine” you are dealing with is a living and breathing “person” that you can love. Second, swear your undying allegiance to this “person” forever. Third, like a subservient wife, believe every word that your abusive husband tells you – because this Canada “guy” deserves your love more than even yourself, your family, your friends, or your neighbours – even if others tell you that “he’s (Canada) no good for you.” (and we mean no disrespect to the real abused women – our hearts go out to you). - Corinne & Jay Bortnik

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Leeway from Lloyd: More bad pipeline news STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

It seems like not a week goes by when the sands shift again on the oil and gas pipeline file. One of the latest seismic shifts is a new expected year delay to Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline. That pipeline was expected to start carrying 370,000 barrels a day from Alberta to Wisconsin this year and draw down the glut of oil in storage that prompted the Alberta government to require producers to cut back about 325,000 barrels a day. The government had planned to dial back the production cuts as more rail capacity becomes available and end the curtailment when Line 3 went into service as originally scheduled. Now Minnesota says it can’t get its permits

in order until November followed by federal permits up to 60 days after that.

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The government had planned to dial back the production cuts as more rail capacity becomes available and end the curtailment when Line 3 went into service as originally scheduled

All of this looks like Notley’s plan to lease 4,400 rail cars for $3.7 billion as the best way to move Alberta oil to export markets except for integrated companies like Husky and

Suncor. National Energy Board crude by rail exports totalled a record 353,789 barrels a day in December, the last month of available data. Since January however, the Western Canadian Select discount to the U.S. benchmark has narrowed to the point where it’s not economic to export by rail. Adding to industry woes are continued delays in the Keystone XL pipeline and the Trans Mountain expansion project owned by the Canadian government. If this isn’t a crisis then what is? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spends all his time deflecting allegations of government interference in the justice system so SNC Lavalin can avoid a criminal trial. This reminds me

o f N e ro w h o f i d d l e d while Rome burned, in this case, Canada’s economy which is losing $80 million a day without the Trans Mountain expansion. There is not a lot of pipeline optimism

taking place in Western Canada with so much uncertainty and the latest Line 3 setback. If the feds wrap up the consultation with Indigenous groups in May and make a deci-

sion when and how Trans Mountain expansion should proceed, then all bets are off. But don’t count on it. There could be more opponents waiting to throw wrenches at the plan.

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

EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT LONG WEEKENDS –MODERN SQUARE DANCING Modern Square Dancing from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m, Legacy Centre, 5101 - 46 Street, BACK Door (West door) All ages welcome! No experience necessary, No partner required, No costume expected. Learning fun maneuvers to lively music in a team! Your first evening is free, only $5 afterwards. Call Kendall, 306-825-3770, or email Esther, moment101@ hotmail.com for more info. EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, noncompetitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people. EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH There is a Parkinson Disease Support Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at Southridge Community Church from 2-4 p.m. put on by the Parkinson Association of Alberta. EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-8710513. EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Education Classes is ready! Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and then follows up with Diabetes 102 (people on diabetes pills) or Diabetes 103 (people on insulin).

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All c lasses are sched u led on a Tuesday morning from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Please contact Nancy Johnston at 306-820-6096 or H e l e n R o g e r s a t 306-820-6291 to pre-register. EVERY TUESDAY — SENIORS MEET The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society meets at the Legacy Centre from noon until 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $10. Please reserve before Tuesday morning at 780-875-4584. Everyone welcome. EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat) We’re on Facebook. EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City Farmer’s Market takes place every Thursday and Saturday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m. on Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY – LABIS WALKING PROGRAM Brain injury survivors are invited to join the Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) Walking Program on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre. It is free of charge. For more info please call 306-825-7212.

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PLAYSCHOOL PREREGISTRATION Southridge Playschool is open for preregistration for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer a structured, play based program for your 3-5 year old to learn & grow. For more information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780-871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave. MARCH 16 – ST. PATRICK’S SUPPER AND DANCE St. Patrick’s Supper and Dance at the Frenchmann Butte Legion Hall on March 16. Happy goes from 5-6 p.m. Ethnic supper from 6-7 p.m. with dance and social to follow from 7-11 p.m. Tickets sold at the door $25 per person for the whole night or $15 for just the dance. Live jams by Memory Lane, and all proceeds go to the Frenchman Butte Legion. See you there and sport your best Irish attire. MARCH 17 – MOOSE BREAKFAST There will be a Moose Breakfast on Sunday March 17 at 5213-57 Street, Lloydminster, Alta from 8:30-11 a.m. at a cost of $8 per plate/ Come and enjoy breakfast prepared by the men of the Loyal Order of the Mouse. Don’t forget to wear something green! MARCH 17 – CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT Criggabe tournament at the Frenchmann Butte Legion Hall. Cost is $10 to play and lunch is $10. Play starts at noon. Everyone welcome. MARCH 17 – OPEN MIC AFTERNOON There will be an open mic event on March 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the Masonic Hall

4009 49 Ave. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and artist sign up begins at 1:15 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes stew and a bun. The event is presented by the Order of the Eastern Star Lloydminster Chapter #76. For more information or to pre-register: Heather 403391-0646. MARCH 20 – FAMILY LITERACY Lloydminster Learning Council Association is offering Introduction to Fami l y Li t e r a c y , We d . M a r c h 20, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Join us for a fun packed day to increase awareness of “literacy”, “family” and “family literacy”. This workshop is for anyone working with families. Fee: No charge, call 780-875-5763 to register. MARCH 23 – PIE DAY Pie Day will be held at Grace United Church on Sat. March 23 from 2-4 p.m. Pie and refreshments will be served with donations to Affirm United. We will share stories from LBGTQ+ families and learn more about becoming genuinely inclusive. Everyone is welcome at Grace United Church, 4708 50 Avenue, Lloydminster. MARCH 24 –CRIBBAGE TOURNEY A Cribbage Tournament will be held at Hillmond Hall on Sunday March 24 starting at 11 a.m. Daylight Savings Time. Lunch served at noon. Come and join in on an afternoon of fun and fellowship.You do mot need a partner to participate. MARCH 24 – 4-H PANCAKE SUPPER The Hillmond 4-H Beef Club is hosting a pancake breakfast on March 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hillmond Hall. Pie Bingo & Cake Auction to fillow at 5:30 p.m. Every bingo wins a pie! Silent auction items

available to bid on. MARCH 27 – RECYCLING INFORMATION What? Where? How? to Recycle! Find out on Wednesday, March 27th at 10 a.m. at Grace United Church Hall, 4708 50 Avenue in Lloydminster. Representatives from Blue Wave Recycling and the City of Lloydminster will bring us up to date information. Everyone welcome for coffee and information. LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL - If you are a Saskatchewan temporary foreign or a Saskatchewan Canadian citizen (less than 2 years), please join one of our English language programs, which include field trips! A great way to connect to the Lloydminste r commu nity. No charge. Call 780-875-5763 to register. - English language classes being offered: Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, to April 4, 2019, 7 - 9 pm. No Charge. Call 780875-5763 to register. - English language classes for women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, to April 3, 2019, 1 -3 pm, Learn day to day conversational English, pronunciation, reading and writing for everyday activities (work, doctor appointments, children’s school). No charge. Call 780875-5763 to register. - Conversational Spanish for travelers, 10 weeks, Tuesdays, Feb 26-Apr 30/2019, 7 - 9 pm, Fee: $125. Call 780875-5763 to register. - Google Series, four weeks, Thursdays, Mar 14 Apr 4, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm, Fee: $100. - Mental Health First Aid, Apr 10 & Apr 11, 2019 OR May 8 & May 9, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm, Fee: $150. Call 780875-5763 to register.

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F&M to play at The Root GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Ryan and Rebecca Anderson are Edmonton’s only F&M couple. They are Fearless and Mighty, a baroquepop duo known for dark lyrics and mesmerizing melodies. You also call them fragile and melan-

choly or forthright and mighty as some have during their 10 years of touring throughout Canada and Europe. F&M fans can catch their act at The Root on March 14. The Lloydminster stop is part of a sixshow tour in Alberta that will expand to

British Columbia and Saskatchewan to promote their sixth album “Lessons From Losers.” Their Alberta tour is partially supported by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. The “Lessons From Losers” album was released in September 2018 making it F&M’s

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Jim Hohne, administrator with the Loyal Order of the Moose, presents a cheque for $1,500 to Merle Stevens, Claudette Bouvier-Harris, Melody, Michele McAleer, Margie Poppleton of the Lloydminster Optimist Club. All funds were raised through Moose Bingo night.

sixth consecutive album to appear on Earshot’s The National Top 50 chart. “Lessons From Losers” follows F&M’s 2014 “At Sunset We Sing,” album that was also shortlisted for the Edmonton Music Prize and earned a Best Alternative Album nomina-

tion at the Edmonton Music Awards. Other previous albums include 2011’s “Wish You Were Here” (Shameless Records) and 2010’s “Sincerely, F&M” (Shameless Records), which was No.1 on Earshot’s folk charts for six weeks. Their publicist

describes the new album “a sumptuous blend of dark baroque-pop, erudite lyrics and whimsical arrangements, anchored by the disparate voices of multi-instrumentalists Rebecca and Ryan Anderson.” “Lessons from Losers” is available on Spotify and Bandcamp.

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Coldest Night another chilling success

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They thought it might be possible and proved it indeed was. The Lloydminster Men’s Shelter was elated to announced they surpassed this year’s goal of raising $20,000 through the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser with an impressive $22,000, held on Feb. 23.

Government Of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Tribal Council working to improve child welfare GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN

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The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have agreed to work together toward better outcomes for Indigenous children, youth and families. “Our government’s new partnership with STC will be based on collaboration, dialogue and respect,” said Social Services Minister Paul Merriman. “We are committed to working together to improve outcomes for Indigenous children and families and to preserve connections to their language, culture and values.” “We look forward to

working with the ministry and are glad we are out of court and that STC will be getting back its agency status,” said STC Tribal Chief Mark Arcand. “The children are the priority and together we can move forward toward reconciliation and help our own children in care because it is our shared priority to keep all children safe. This is a positive move towards building a nation-to-nation relationship.” One of the first priorities for the province and STC is the implementation of a “First Contact Panel Protocol.” The protocol will bring Social Services and STC repre-

sentatives together in a formal way with families involved in the child welfare system, so all parties can participate in planning and decision-making for children. “While we continue working together on child safety, we are also working to formally establish STC, under the leadership of Tribal Chief Arcand, as a Child and Family Services Agency,” Merriman said. “STC will join the 17 First Nation Agencies we work with around the province to support and strengthen Indigenous children and families.” Both the province and STC have ended legal action that began in 2016.

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Using your cellphone while driving can cost you, a lot MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Losing your vehicle for a week for something as trivial as being unable to leave your phone alone sounds pretty terrible, right? Under The Traffic Safety Act, receiving a second $280 cellphone ticket within a year triggers an immediate roadside vehicle impoundment. That means the vehicle is towed from the roadside and impounded for seven days, while the owner is stuck with the bill for towing and storage (usually at least $400). It also results in four demerits under SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program. “It’s a law that’s been in place since 2010 and was strengthened in 2017, but it’s something that warrants a reminder,” said Penny McCune, chief operating officer of the Auto Fund. “In 2018, 87 people found out the hard way as they saw their vehicle towed away for a week’s stay at a local impound lot. That is, by far, the highest number of seven-day cellphone ticket impoundments imposed since it became the law.” If you think seizing a vehicle for seven days for a cellphone ticket is severe, consider this: Driver distraction or inattention is consistently a leading factor in collisions, injuries and fatalities on Saskatchewan roads, and it’s clear from the number of tickets – and seven-day impoundments – that police are taking it seriously. It’s why police are focussing on distracted driving as March’s Traffic Safety Spotlight. “Our advice so you don’t hurt someone by driving while distracted or face those tough consequences and financial penalties? It’s simple: put the phone away,” McCune said. Laura Anaka was one of those people who lost her vehicle because of two tickets. She’s not proud of it, but has gra-

ciously allowed SGI to share her story. Laura works fulltime, is a full-time university student, and the mom of a three-yearold daughter. With the first ticket, she was simply holding her phone in her hand (the law states drivers aren’t allowed to “hold, use, manipulate or view a handheld electronic device” while operating a motor vehicle). When she got the second ticket two months

later, she was holding it again – this time on top of the steering wheel. That was enough for police to issue a ticket and call a tow truck. “I felt really guilty and ashamed when my car was towed,” Laura says. “I couldn’t believe I was cau ght a second time. I should have learned my lesson the first time. I had to bum rides from my friends just to go to the grocery store and I was con-

stantly switching out a car seat into different friends’ vehicles just so I could get my daughter to daycare. That week was really hard.” After losing the use of her vehicle for a week, and all the costs and inconvenience that came along with two distracted driving tickets, Laura says it’s a mistake she won’t make again. “When I’m driving, I don’t have my phone anywhere near me. It’s

in my purse. Out of sight, out of mind.” Avoiding a ticket isn’t hard. The secret is in the hashtags #HeadsUpPhonesDown and #JustDrive. And if you’re in a vehicle with someone who’s driving while using their cellphone, call them out. Let them know what they’re doing isn’t cool, and could cost them, big-time. Here are some more tips: - Put your phone in

the glove box, a purse, even the trunk. Or hand it off to a passenger before you begin driving. - Put it on “Do not disturb”, or Airplane mode before you set out. - If you need to use it, safely pull over to the side of the road. - Set your playlist and your GPS before you go. - Use voice-activated functions to change songs or get directions.

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Phase Two of DARP wraps up TAYLOR WEAVER

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Phase Two of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) has officially wrapped up after the City of Lloydminster was out in the community for a series of Your Voice sessionsseeking public feedback. City representatives, including Mayor Gerald Aalbers and members of council, set up shop over the weekend of Feb. 21-23 at The

Root, the Lloydminster Bobcats homegame, the Servus Sports Centre during Saturday’s Border City Farmer’s Market. “It went really well and we had a great turnout at all three engagements, and for me, it was an opportunity for residents to come out, and we did bring up other topics besides the DARP, but it was a great opportunity,” said Coun. Steph-

anie Brown Munro. “There was some input into the green spaces we had on the plan and a couple people were concerned about parking, and if we were to propose certain green spaces, what would that look like for the parking downtown,” said Brown Munro. “Other people had concerns about the city putting in this much resource to the downtown area and is that lacking in other areas, and I just want to reiterate that the DARP is an economic development tool that will be used like any other area

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source in the community, so preference was really given to the downtown

in terms of developers. “It’s just another option, so it will be

used just like any other development area we have in the community.”

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Musical theatre kids to stage Oz GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Discover what it means to have a heart, brains and courage, just as Dorothy does in The Wizard of Oz. The Lakeland College Musical Theatre program will present its own stage version of The Wizard of Oz story during its year-end performances at the Vic Juba Community Theatre March 14-17. Kathryn Edwards, who is directing her eighth musical production, says Oz was chosen to allow for two separate casts with 94 students involved from ages five to 18 years old. “We have to keep in mind we have enough leading roles to suit the number of children we have in the production,” said Edwards. “Because we have such a wide range of ages we also need to have roles that can

cover all of the age ranges.” There is the Ruby cast that rehearses on Tuesdays and the Emerald cast that practices Thursday nights. “So they are going to rotate their performances so our Ruby cast is going to perform on our Friday and Sunday shows and our Emerald cast on our Thursday and Saturday shows,” said Edwards. The youngsters have been rehearsing since last September with two full dress rehearsals on tap March 12-13 at 5 p.m. with sold-out matinees for schools only March 14-15 at 1 p.m. Public performances are set for March 14-15 a t 7 p .m . a n d M a rc h 16-17 at 1 p.m. Edwards says because there are munchkins and jitterbugs in the show the production team knew that would suit the younger musi-

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cal theatre class of kids that they have in the program. She notes another good reason for choosing Oz is its underlying theme of hope and optimism as the movie debuted in 1939 at the end of the Great Depression and just before the start of the Second World War. “It was written at a time when people were looking for that kind of optimism, so I think it’s a theme that can be relevant today as well, so I think that’s always a good reminder for our audience,” said Edwards. She says despite the fact that most people are familiar with the movie and its memorable characters such as the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion it was not without its challenges. “Because everybody is familiar with it, we

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These are some of the Munchkins with the Lakeland College Performing Arts program rehearsing for upcoming performances of the Wizard of Oz musical. The youngsters practised at the Black Box Theatre at Lakeland on Sunday.

kind of come into production with that preconceived idea of these characters that we’ve grown up watching on the big screen and trying to take our own spin on the characters,” said Edwards.

She says they are keeping it in the era it was set in but they’ve been working with the characters letting them take their own spin. Along with the students, numerous parents and volunteers

have spent hours creating the costumes and set design for this production. “It’s a huge team that we’ve got and lots of hours are being put into this production,” said Edwards.

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Chase your dreams PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

People want to live a life they can look back on without regret, yet we put off the pursuit of our hopes and dreams for fear of failure, lack of time, or too little faith in our abilities. Let’s change that, shall we? I’ve clung to several dreams myself. Of course, there were the usual ones we can all relate to: love, children, a home, and happily, I can say those have come to pass, but since the age of 11, I’ve harboured two desires that seemed hopelessly doomed. Well – three I guess, but becoming an Olympic figure skater was never in the cards. It ended years ago, right after I skated backward into the awards table during Marshall’s Winter Fest i va l a n d f l a t t e ne d a large commemorative cake. But I digress. My two goals were to become a writer and travel the world. If the two were accomplished simultaneously, so much the better.

The first wish, thanks to my job, hard work, scrimping, saving and throwing a certain amount of caution to the winds, has been realized. I’ve visited 13 countries thus far and hope to see a few more (despite my husband who considers a stroll to the fridge for Pepsi to be all the travelling any reasonable person needs). I’ve connected with family in England, basked in the sun on the French Riviera, ascended a mountain in Switzerland on a cog-wheel train and gazed in awe at the Sistine Chapel in Rome. What a lucky woman I am. My second aspiration was achieved recently, late in life, and supported initially by Mike D’Amour, former editor of the Lloydminster Source, and then by current editor of the now Meridian Source, Taylor Weaver. I’ll always be grateful to them, and this newspaper, for offering me an opportunity to share my little stories and to, with any luck, brighten someone’s day.

I think we spend enough of our lives in turmoil and trouble without reading more. I believe we need a smile. Why did it take me so long to venture down this writing path you may ask? Good question. It all boils down to an earlier point made. I allowed the fear of failure to prevent me. However, all that changed when I visited my Uncle Richard. He lay in a hospital bed swathed in sheets, his speech limited by two debilitating strokes. Reaching out a frail hand, he grasped mine and haltingly told me of his regret. He had cherished several dreams for his life too. He had plans, things he had wanted to do, but put them off thinking there was plenty of time – and then time ran out. Tears flooded his eyes as he squeezed my hand and cautioned me to learn this lesson before it was too late. I came home from that visit deeply moved. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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Historical Winter Games for Team Alberta MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Team Alberta has surpassed the all-time medals count for the province as the 2019 Canada Winter Games wrapped up. Team Alberta took home 100 medals, including a record 36

g o ld , f in ishin g t h ir d behind Quebec and Ontario. They also took home the Centennial Cup for showing the greatest improvement, and the Jack Pelech Award for the best combination of good sportsmanship, fair play, cooperation and com-

petitive performance. “Congratulations to all of the athletes, coaches and support staff on Team Alberta, as well as the City of Red Deer, for your historic 2019 Canada Winter Games,” said Premier Rachel Notley. “The province is

thrilled to celebrate your accomplishments and e xc it e d f o r y o u r future success.” The Games were held in Red Deer from Feb. 15 to March 3. More than 20,000 visitors came to the region to watch or participate in the event,

w h i c h i s e xp e c te d to create an economic i mp ac t o f mo r e t h an $130 million. “As the minister responsible for sport, I couldn’t be more proud of our athletes’ inspiring display of strength, courage and skill,” said Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda. “There were many surprises and a few heartbreaks along the way, but our athletes and everyone involved helped make these Games among the best in recent memory. This was our moment and you made us all proud.” This year’s Games were made possible thanks to the support of the Winter Games Host Society, the City of Red Deer and more than 5,000 volunteers. The Alberta government, through the Alberta

Sport Connection, contributed $11 million to the Games. The province also contributed $80 million to improve the interchange at Gaetz Avenue and the QEII, including new on and off ramps and construction of five new bridges. Red Deer College received $72 million, including $52 million through the Alberta Capital Finance Authority, to construct the Gary W. Harris Centre, which was used extensively for the Games. The Canada Games is the nation’s largest multi-sport and culture event for amateur athletes. It is held every two years, alternating between winter and summer events. Alberta previously hosted the Games in Grande Prairie in 1995, and in Lethbridge in 1975.

Chase your dreams FROM PAGE 19

His words impacted me greatly, and I vowed to change my negative thinking, I finished writing a fantasy novel for children I had begun 10 years earlier and am now sending it off to literary agents with the hope it may one day be pub-

lished. I have begun to write its sequel, continue to write my short tales for you, trusting they bring a little cheer, and I try to tell people whenever I can it’s not too late to follow their dreams, take chances, learn from the inevitable mistakes and keep going. And so, I’m telling you. Get at it!

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Rustlers win ACAC consolation championship JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lakeland College Rustlers men’s basketball team finished strong. The Rustlers battled back from an opening 98-77 loss against the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Trojans to beat the Keyano College Huskies 109-87 and the Red Deer College Kings 78-69 for the Alberta

Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) finals consolation championship on home court this past weekend. A full grandstand of passionate college basketball fans cheered on the Rustlers as they fought back-and-forth with the Kings during the first three quarters of the Saturday afternoon game before finally pulling ahead in the bottom half of the

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Rustlers power forward Artavis Holiday shoots over a Kings defender.

fourth on five straight points by power forward Artavis Holiday highlighted by a twohanded slam with just under three minutes remaining. “Red Deer was decently tough, but the refs were kind of on their side,” said Holiday, who led the Rustlers with 20 points and eight rebounds during the contest. “They were trying to get us out of our game, but we had to deal with adversity all season. So, it didn’t really stop us. We just had to stay calm, cool and collected.” Rustlers point guard Adrian Richards said they weren’t playing disciplined basketball in the first half, but their coach stepped up at the break to remind everyone about focusing on what they can control. He said their legs then proved fresher than the Kings in the third and fourth quarters leading to that final push. “We’re very proud,” said Richards. “We had a lot of ups and downs (this season), so to come and get one loss and two W’s, including against a team in the South that was ranked higher than us, means a lot.” Sheray Thomas, head coach of the Rustlers, noted they had a good start against the eventual ACAC champion Trojans on Thursday

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Rustlers guard Adrian Richards cuts off a lane against the Kings offence.

only to get in a bit of foul trouble and suffer from a couple of costly turnovers in the second half. He added their match against the Huskies came down to who wanted it more. “That’s what we practise all year for,” said Thomas. “Every drill, anything we do is competitive. So, in a game like that, I want my team to respond and say ‘hey, we have to be competitive, we want it, it’s competition’ and I think we showed that.” Thomas said they can beat anybody when dialled in, disciplined and playing consistently. He said that last point was a bit of a roller coaster this season resulting

in stretches of streaky play, but they did show improvement with each passing week culminating in a strong showing at the finals. “Everything we went through, especially playing with seven or eight guys like we did at the beginning of the season and then the second half when we had injuries, guys battled it,” he said. “I think it showed this weekend that we can do great things. We’re a team that’s a force to be reckoned with. We were the only team that could possibly return everybody. Usually, teams have fifth-year players. So, if we return everybody and add some pieces then we’re

one of the top teams again.” Holiday and Richards noted they’re about 75 per cent confident of returning to the Rustlers next season. They said there are other colleges and universities that could provide an opportunity to win a championship, but the one they’re looking to raise a banner at is Lakeland College. “We love our school,” said Holiday. “We love our coach. We love our brotherhood that’s here. I’ve never been on a team where we all love each other. When one of us eats, we all eat. If one of us doesn’t eat, then none of us do. A family, that’s what we are.”

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Steelers topple Pandas JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A bit of bad blood spilled over during the third period of the Lloydminster PWM midget AAA Steelers

regular season closer. The Steelers (227-1) and Edmonton Pandas (8-22) combined for three roughing, two crosschecking, two slashing and one

unsportsmanlike penalty in the last 20 minutes of their contest at the Servus Sports Cent re o n S u nd ay af t e rnoon. It was familiarity that bred contempt as the game marked the teams’ third straight date and second of the weekend. Steelers centre Jadynn Morden recorded three goals and an assist, right wing Jayde Cadieux notched two points, including the opening marker, and Bella McKee stopped 36 shots in the 4-1 win. The girls beat the Pandas 3-0 in the first half of the home-andhome about 24 hours earlier. “Crashing the net I feel is what got us the two wins,” said Steelers left wing Tyra Anderson, who picked up a secondary assist on Morden’s third goal. “It’s getting pucks to the net and going to the dirty areas.”

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Steelers forward Hayleigh Craig rushes the puck into the Pandas zone. Craig, along with Steelers teammates Bella McKee and Payton Laumbach, helped lead Team Alberta to a Canada Games gold medal in Red Deer this past Saturday.

The game was Anderson’s last at home. The three-year veteran is one of eight graduating players along with Brooklyn Palmer, Mackenzie Dachuk, Payton Laumbach, Sarah Martin, McKee, Elysia Day and Jenna Plamondon. “It’s very sad, but I’m proud to be a Steeler,” she said. “It makes me happy leaving the organization knowing that

these are good girls who will carry on the traditions.” The Steelers will enjoy a bye in the first round of the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL) playoffs. Their next action will come at the AFHL finals tournament in St. Albert from March 22 to 24. Cadieux said these regular season-ending wins against the Pandas should help keep

th e i r e ne rgy u p . Sh e said they’ll be working hard in practice over the break while also using the downtime for a bit of rest and recovery. “I feel confident going into playoffs,” said Anderson. “This season we’ve won a lot, which is always nice and enjoyable. The girls are great and everything has been good.”

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Barons athlete suits up for Team Saskatchewan JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) Baron enjoyed a chance to put her rugby skills on display before all of Western Canada last month. Bianca Kohlman, 17, suited up as a centre and wing for the Saskatchewan under-18 team during the inaugural Western Canadian Sevens Championship at Edmonton’s Foote Field Dome from Feb. 17 to 18. Kohlman came off the bench during her first stint playing with the provincial team in the roundrobin tournament that featured competition against clubs from British Columbia, Alberta (which dressed two squads), Manitoba and the Rugby Canada Academy. “We placed fifth, which was pretty good considering we didn’t get to practise together before it,” said Kohlman, noting B.C. and the Canadian Academy teams presented the strongest challenges. “We started a little rocky because we didn’t know how each other played. As it went on we

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Lloydminster Comprehensive High School student Bianca Kohlman played centre and wing for Team Saskatchewan at the U18 Western Canadian Sevens Championship last month.

improved and by the end of the weekend we were playing really well together. It went pretty good.” Kohlman made the 12-man Team Saskatchewan roster out of 50 hopefuls who attended a tryout in Moose

Jaw this past December. Her Barons teammate, Emily Conlon, made the club as a first alternate, but did not attend the Western Canadian Sevens Championship. “I don’t think I knew any of (the other girls) before we

played together,” said Kohlman, a Grade 11 student at LCHS. “I was a little nervous because sometimes girls don’t get along and that’s just how it is. But, I was super excited to play rugby at that level against other

provincial teams.” As a centre, her goal was to take the pass from the first receiver and either run the ball down the field or send it out to the wing. The wing’s role is to sprint the ball into the end zone. Kohlman, who took up rugby in Grade 8 while studying at E.S. Laird Middle School, noted the sport has provided an extracurricular activity that keeps her in shape while also presenting the chance to form lasting bonds between teammates. She added the hope is to eventually gain a post-secondary rugby scholarship, but the immediate focus is just to help lead the Barons through another successful campaign this spring. “We have a lot of new Grade 10’s coming in and we had a couple of really strong Grade 12’s leave last year, so I’m not quite sure what to expect,” she said. “Our coaches do think we’re going to have another strong team this year. We had lots of girls sign up. We had 64 girls say they were going to come out and play. So, I hope it’s good.”

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Pond Hockey players give back to their community SUBMITTED

.................................. Rookie and veteran hockey players are glad to be back on the ice at the start of the season, but the Pond Hockey program provides more than just an opportunity to play the games. Pond Hockey gives players in the peewee to midget age groups a chance to give back to their community. The boys and girls accomplish this task through annual league supported volunteer opportunities at various charitable organi-

zations in the Border City. “These kids are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts and not for a title, a trophy or anything else,” said Chris Eskelson, director of the Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association Pond Hockey and Intro to Hockey programs. “They’re doing it because it is the right thing to do. Hockey and all sports need to be about more than just playing. It should be about developing these young boys and

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Lloydminster Kidsport gained the help of a few Pond Hockey players at its raffle booth.

girls into community leaders (by providing opportunities to) make new friends, understand the need in our communities and grow in character through experience.” The players spent an evening this season with their chosen charitable organization of either Lloydminster Kidsport, the Salvation Army Food Bank or the Olive Tree Mom’s Group program. During this time, the kids were given the opportunity to learn what the organization does while meeting and interacting with other volunteers and the people in this community who are supported. Eskelson said the Pond Hockey volunteers built more than 700 boxes for the Christmas Hamper program during their service with the Salvation Army Food Bank. He said the kids were stunned by the need in this community, as evi-

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Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association Pond Hockey players prepared and served a meal at Southridge Community Church in support of the Olive Tree Mom’s Group program this past season.

denced by the 30 hampers that are given out each day, as well as the important role regular people and the local grocery stores play in providing donations to this cause. The players donated their time toward selling raffle tickets, noted Eskelson, while working the Kidsport booth at numerous events including the Christmas craft show and

some Lloydminster Bobcats games to help the organization raise over $5,000 this past November. He added the kids supported the Olive Tree Mom’s Group program volunteers through preparing and serving a meal at the Southridge Community Church while also entertaining the clientele’s children as the mom’s received guidance services.

“I’m extremely proud of all the Pond Hockey players who took part in this opportunity,” said Eskelson. “In total, more than 100 hours of time was volunteered. It is so important to give back in the communities that we live in. The willingness to step up and take part in something bigger than ourselves is what makes a community like ours so great.”

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Pride of the Prairies celebrates 100 years of success LLOYDMINSTER EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION

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For the 100th year, the Lloydminster Exhibition hosted the Pride of the Prairies Bull Show sponsored by RBC Royal Bank of Canada and Canadian Natural Resources Limited. This year we had 141 bulls on offer. A total of 90 bulls were sold for an average of $4,230.00 and a gross sale of $380,700.00. Consignors had the option to show their bulls either in the traditional halter show or in pens of one, two, or three. The pen show option

continues to gain popularity as consignors are looking for an alternative way to showcase their cattle. The show judges were Kurt and Matthew Trefiak. This year, to honour our 100th annual show and sale we concluded Sunday evening with our traditional Steak Fry, but before we dined in a very rustic setting we had a short program where we heard from MLA Jessica Littlewood, City of Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers, as well as bull sale committee member Owen Noble. We were excited to surprise and honour

two long-standing area families for their dedication and support the past 40 plus years. These families were Wayne and Lucie Sampson from Thunderbird Ranch as well as Greenwood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and patriarch Bernie Payne with his family by his side. These families were presented with a plaque and were given a chance to address the crowd. We finished up the program with a slideshow documenting memories from the past 100 years and cake cutting. Close to 175 people stayed to enjoy a delicious steak after a successful day of show.

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Hillmond 4-H Beef Club Report KEN HOUGHAM

.................................. The Hillmond 4-H Beef Club held its reorganizational meeting in October. This is the Hillmond 4-H Beef Club’s 60th year. The club has a busy group of nine members with a total of 20 projects, including market steer, heifer, cow/calf, and sheep. In November, members of the club participated in the 4-H Team Grooming Competition at the Lloydminster Exhibition. In December, the Thompson family hosted the Club’s weigh day and meeting. In January, the sheep project members met at Weir’s Veterinary Clinic and watched the ultrasounding of ewes. Thank-you to the Light family and Dr. Kent Weir for letting

the 4-H sheep project join in. In February, the club toured the Beef Research facility, as well as the dairy and sheep barns at Lakeland College in Vermilion. What an excellent tour, thankyou Lakeland College. The club’s public speaking was held on Feb. 28. After speeches, members and guests enjoyed a potluck supper. Good luck to Jesslynn, Hanna, Shaelyn, and Shaylyn at District 35 speeches. Mark your calendar, The Hillmond 4-H Beef Club’s Pancake Supper and Pie Bingo is on March 24 at the Hillmond Hall. Pancake Supper s t a rt s a t 4 :30 p .m ., Pie Bingo starting at 5:30 p.m. Every BINGO wins a pie! There will also be Silent Auction items available to bid on.

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Canada’s agriculture and food system is a leading producer of high-quality, safe products and a key driver of the country’s economic growth. The Government of Canada understands the importance of this sector in creating good, middleclass jobs, while growing the economy, and is committed to working with farmers, ranchers and processors to ensure its continued innovation, growth and prosperity. Last week Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood Lawrence MacAulay delivered a keynote address at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting attended by Canada’s farm and agricultural industry leaders. In his remarks, Minister MacAulay highlighted the Government of Can-

ada’s strong agenda for agriculture, including growing trade, expanding markets, supporting innovation and sustainable growth. Minister MacAulay also unveiled Farm Credit Canada’s new St ar t er Loan t o help young borrowers involved in the agricul-

ture sector access the financial capital and knowledge they need to start and grow their business. The Starter Loan is intended to give young borrowers the independence and financial literacy skills they need, while establishing a solid credit history

along the way. FCC’s Starter Loan is a catalyst for young borrowers to take that first step towards achieving their dreams in Canadian agriculture. Loan funds can be used to finance the purchase of assets such as livestock, equipment, or an existing business.

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Ever consider a trade? MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

One of the ways a seller or buyer can move ahead with their plans in a difficult real estate market is to consider a trade. Of course, this approach doesn’t work if one of the parties is moving out of the area, but if you plan to stay in the region, there may be a way to make a switch work. Simply put, the fair market value of each property is applied against the other, just like trading in an automobile. Let’s say we have a house with a garage in the city worth $250,000 and the owners want to move out to the country to raise their children. There is an acreage with a $450,000 value whose owner has gone through a divorce and wants to move to into a more affordable home in town. Each owner looks at the other’s property and decides it will work. A standard purchase agreement is prepared by their Realtors complete with all the normal conditions including achievement of

financing, acceptable inspection reports, property condition disclosure statements, etc. A possession date is agreed upon. Both contracts are subject to the sale of the owner’s property within the same condition period. The difference in value is negotiated by establishing acceptable sale prices on both ends.

The parties head off to their respective lenders to get mortgage approval, who will likely order an independent appraisal. Once the financing is achieved, a home inspection is ordered. The only thing different from any other transaction is the buyer is the seller and the seller is the buyer.

I have coordinated several of these over the last year, and with goodwill on both sides, it u s u all y g oe s qu it e smoothly. So, if you are in the market and a trade may

work, you should discuss this option with your Realtor as it gives him or her another tool to work with. Vern McClelland is an associate broker

with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and can be reached at (780) 8082700, through www. vernmcclelland.remax. ca or by following on Facebook @LloydminsterMidwest Group.

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.................................. Cream rises to the top for leading employers in our bi-provincial city. That’s the case for Lakeland College, which was named to the 2019 Alberta’s Top Employers list for the third year in a row. Synergy Credit Union and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) also earned a spot on Saskatchewan’s Top Employers list as they did last year. “We’re proud to be named one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers,” said Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. The competition recognized Lakeland’s maternity leave topup payments for new mothers, health and

wellness spending accounts, and phased-in work options for those nearing retirement. Synergy, which has its head office in Lloydminster and SIGA that operates the new Gold Horse Casino in our city, was recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers competitions earlier last month. Top Employer is a special designation that recognizes employers like SIGA who offer the most progressive and forwardthinking programs. “At SIGA, we’re committed to creating an environment where our employees are empowered to do great things in the advancement of their careers and personal goals,” said Zane Hansen, SIGA’s president and CEO.

“This is why we offer competitive compensation, including generous benefits packages, training, career development opportunities, and a robust volunteer program that makes our local communities stronger, more vibrant places to live.” Synergy was chosen again as a top employer in Saskatchewan based on a culture of learning with tuition subsidies for courses directly and indirectly related to an employee’s current position. The company rewards educational success with financial bonuses for the completion of specific courses (from $150 to $1,800). “The strength of our organization is with our people,” said the company on its web page.

The company was also chosen again for helping employees save for the longer term with contributions to a defined benefit pension plan while providing them with discounted financial services and low-interest home mortgages. The list of Saskatchewan’s and Alberta’s Top Employers is based on an evaluation of eight common pillars. These include Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement. Organizations are compared to similar companies in the same industries.

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KING: James (Jim) King passed away in Lloydminster, Alberta on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of 83 years. He was born on March 28, 1935. He grew up in Humboldt, Sask. He enjoyed participating in sports especially baseball, golf and hockey. He made many life-long friends in his youth. He began his career with the Bank of Commerce/CIBC in Humboldt, followed by Naicam, Vonda, Lajord, Humboldt again (where he met his beloved wife), Rouleau, Lanigan, Hepburn, Regina

and Lloydminster. He then moved to the Border Credit Union where he remained until his retirement in 1998. He was a long-time member of the Lions Club & Knights of Columbus and volunteer at St. Anthony’s parish. He enjoyed travelling with Doreen on many organized tours. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities and watching sports (curling, hockey and baseball were favorites). In his retirement, he spent a lot of time on the road transporting vehicles for local car dealerships. He was a true friend and neighbor to many. Jim was predeceased by his parents George and Emma King, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. Jim married Doreen Schreiner on July 6, 1963. He loved being part of the large

Schreiner/Sarauer clan. Faith and family were foremost in Jim’s Iife. He was very proud of his family. He is survived by his devoted wife Doreen and his loving family Donna, Norbert, Kimberlee and Cameron Dubé, Nancy, Bill, Jillian and Jayne Pollock, Gordon and Holly King. Dad was a kind and generous person; a role model for us and a true “gentleman”. We will love him and miss him always. CARD OF THANKS The family of Jim King would like to thank everyone who send cards, food, flowers and donations. We appreciate your kindness. Thank-you to Father Christopher, St. Anthony’s Parish musicians, staff and CWL. We would also like to thank Dr. Kerlis for his caring and compassion and McCaw’s Funeral Services for their support.

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