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The Baking Robots robotic team from Vermilion just got invited back to the VEX Worlds Robotics High School Division tournament in Louisville, KY. From left: Kadin Morritt, Cookie the Robot, and Rhys Racine.

Teens in world challenge by Jaime Polmateer jaime@lloydminstersource.com

The Baking Robots have been invited back to Worlds. The young robotics team from Vermilion and their robot, Cookie, were invited back to the 2016 VEX Worlds Robotics Competition High School Division after recently placing well at the provincial tournament, Border Battle, in Neilburg, Sask. “It feels pretty good,” said Kadin Morritt, who rounds out the team with his friend Rhys Racine, of the Baking Robots’ invite to the Worlds Competition, taking place in Louisville, KY next month. “We went last year; we got to Worlds on the account of we had the highest programming skills count in Alberta, minus the teams who were already going to Worlds.” In the 2015 competition they placed 23rd in their division of 75 teams and were up against teams

from places like Thailand, China and the United States. Racine and Morritt are both only 13 years old, but compete at the high school level because there often aren’t enough teams to fill out a middle years category. The boys got their team name, as well as the name for their robot Cookie, from the fact they hold bake sales to raise money for parts and travel. The team jokes they paid for their robot by selling one cookie at a time. The Baking Robots are having another bake sale today in front of Morritt’s mother’s photography studio, Dragon Hare, in the Vermilion Mall to raise money to take them to Kentucky. There are also local business people who chip in once in a while with donations. “This year we’re figuring about fundraising $5,000 and we have some donators,” said Morritt, who added they’re open to more if people are

looking to contribute. “And we’re hoping to get some more donations from the people who’ve already donated.” Robotics isn’t a cheap hobby and Cookie is evolving all the time, which requires new parts and electronics. Cookie started as a robot that picked things up like blocks and poles and strategically placed them, to a machine that picks up balls and launches them for accuracy. Morritt figures the team will need another bake sale after today to finance the trip to the Worlds Tournament. “I think we’re going to have at least another one, unless we get lots of donations and we sell out at this bake sale,” said Morritt. “Our shooter is not exactly the best shooter possible, so we’re trying to improve it a bit as well as with our mechanism that picks up the balls; we want to be more consistent and accurate.”

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Door-to-door campaign working Novel way to garner customers for fledgling auto repair business

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Good work, decent rates and the initiative to put his name out there are the tools Ian Szgatti hopes will take his business to the top — and he’s meeting the neighbourhood to drum up business. Szgatti said he decided he’d go door-to-door in various Lloydminster communities to deliver a letter describing his business and mission statement. “The idea to hand out the flyers is just based on the whole principle of you get what you put in,” the 37-year-old said. “So if I go around and put in the effort of advertising and tell people about myself, I just hope people are going to appreciate that, and maybe that’ll resonate with some people.” The idea seems to have worked as he has had numerous calls, directly resulting from the letter. At a time when many companies are closing their doors, Szgatti decided to open his at Fleet Services automotive repair business and he’s confident he’ll be able to keep them open despite the economic downturn. “There are a lot of good businesses in Lloyd, but I think my price point and the way I’m willing to approach people and the way I’m willing to just accept what I need to get by to pay my bills will make a difference,” said Szgatti. “I think that’s needed right now.” He was previously employed as an oil field mechanic until he got laid off in August and eventually decided to go to work for himself. Szgatti found an inexpensive bay to rent to do

auto repairs and, in just two weeks, he’s already started to build a strong customer base. Szgatti has been in the mechanic business for 15 years and worked in the oilfield on things like engines and compression units at well sites and also did heavy duty work on transports and trailers in Elk Point. Lloydminster’s newest mechanic has also been in other businesses he’d tried to start himself, like repairing asphalt, and even dabbled in the agricultural sector for a while. But Szgatti said he’s always had to start from the bottom to work his way to the top. “Back in Ontario I didn’t have much money at all and it was always tough to start,” said Szgatti. “You know what they say though, you’re going to start a couple times and fail a couple times before you hit it, right?” Back in the ag-sector he was processing cow hides for the textile industry beside a slaughter house where he’d cure the hides and ship them. Szgatti said he enjoyed the work and it was profitable, but it still didn’t pan out for him in the end. So after losing his job in the oil field last summer he decided to take his mechanic skills and put them to work independently. No matter what the economy looks like, people are always going to need auto repairs, so coupling this fact with his confidence in how he treats people made starting his own auto shop an attractive idea. “You want to know what sets me apart from the competition? Empathy,” said Szgatti. “If you’re empathetic toward somebody, you’re going to put yourself in their shoes; so if I treat people that way, I’m not going to have to worry about having 10 customers I need to gouge,” he said. “I’m going to have volume and it’s going to make up the same amount of money — It just takes a bit of time.”

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Ian Szgatti opened his mechanic shop, Fleet Services, less than two weeks ago. Through hard work, fair prices and door-to-door advertising he’s already begun building his client base.

Treating people with empathy is a principle Szgatti holds on to tightly and he brings that principle to work with him every day. His shop can be found tucked away in bay #6 at 6206-50th Ave. and Fleet Services’ Facebook page even has a dash cam video that takes interested customers from Lloydminster’s downtown core right to his shop.

Hundreds of volunteers needed for Games by Geoff Lee geoff@lloydminstersource.com

Raise your hand if you can volunteer for the Saskatchewan First Nations Winter Games with Onion Lake First Nation and Lloydminster as host locations. With 90 per cent of the sports events taking place in Lloydminster, organizers say they need 500 volunteers during the games, which take place from March 28 to April 1 “It’s definitely coming down to crunch time,” said Games executive assistant Tamara Belly. She is beating the drums for more volunteers with another 350 needed as of Wednesday. Volunteers will work four hour shifts in roles such as timekeepers, prep cooks and event staff, drivers, entertainment crews and venue supervisors. The event will draw more than 3,500 young athletes from nine to 18 years of age from most of the First Nations in Saskatchewan. About 13 regional teams will compete in the week long event in seven sports including badminton,

basketball, broomball, curling, hockey, table tennis and volleyball. Belly is optimistic her efforts to rally helpers from local service groups such as the Optimist Club, the Lloydminster OTS, the Kinsmen and from Onion Lake will generate results as word spreads. “It’s a community pride thing, right, so Lloyd is opening its doors to its visitors,” said Belly. “We are coming together as a community welcoming these tribal councils.” She said she was also thinking of approaching sporting organizations in Lloydminster just to see if they have volunteers for assistance. She is hopeful that will happen with greater awareness that Lloydminster is getting the lion’s share of the economic benefits. The Games are expected to have an economic impact of between $4 to $5 million with most of the money spent in Lloydminster. Belly has also been helping to coordinate entertainment and accommodations since last August. “I believe I’ve got 90 per cent of my accommodations done, so now I am just trying to figure out the volunteer stuff,” she said Aside from athletes, the event will bring in

dozens of chaperones, coaches, spectators, band designates and mission staff who are booking hotel rooms. Belly said hotel owners have been very pleased and very helpful. “We are so excited to be partnering up with Lloyd – Lloyd has been very receptive,” she said. There are many ways to apply for a volunteer position including phoning Belly at (306) 307-1715 on her cellphone or dropping by the Games office at the Onion Lake Energy office downtown. Volunteer applications are also available at the Games website www.sask2016.com. We’ve been posting on Facebook on all the different Lloydminster web sites,” said Belly. “We’ve done some outreach with the Rotary club.”

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Home Hardware investing in Lloyd by Geoff Lee geoff@lloydminstersource.com

Home Hardware’s motto is home owners helping homeowners. The Rurka family, owners of Home Hardware on 50 Ave., will be able to do that better as work proceeds on a 20,000 sq. ft. expansion of all departments. “We’re super excited about the expansion,” said Sarah Rurka vice-president of marketing. “The expansion offers us the opportunity to expand our current product selection and also bring in new lines.” Additions will include a redesigned exterior, larger aisles, upgrades in the garden centre, an expanded baby and children’s department, and a lot of new product and display in the lumber and building materials division. “A big part of our business is supplying products to build homes and dealing with contractors,” said Rurka. Jeff Hilderman, VP of store operations, one of eight family members who work at the store, said contractors are their bread and butter.

“We help them build their business and they help us build ours,” he said. “The contractors are a vital part of our business and one of the main reasons why we are expanding to better serve our customers with new product lines and services.” The expansion is being constructed by Bexon Construction Ltd. with a fall 2016 completion date. A spectacular grand opening is in the works according to Rurka. Customers will love the fact the Gingersnaps cafe is being enlarged and repositioned with access to a beautifully landscaped patio in the garden centre. The quality of food for customers to snack on while shopping will be as good as ever. “We have always worked with local farmers to supply food for our cafe, and we want to continue building on those relationships,” said Rurka. The redesigned garden centre will open in April with fresh paving on the way. “So it’s going to be easier for our customers to push carts,”said Rurka. The outdoor portion of the garden centre is good focal point to admire the gigantic wood truss beam where the

new store entrance will be. The Rurka’s had the freedom as a 100 per cent dealer owned store to build an entrance that reflected the businesses’ home building niche. Home Hardware is not franchise, but individual stores operate as a cooperative sharing a warehouse and an advertising and branding program. “We wanted to have a really unique look and to showcase a big part of our business which is building materials,” said Rurka. “The truss system is one of the most beautiful parts of a home and it never gets seen.” She said a truss inspires excitement and pride during home construction as the homeowner can start to fully picture what their house looks like as it is being turned into a home. “The vision for our store is everything you need to build a house and make that house a home,” said Rurka. She said that means everything from the ground up to framing and building house to warming it up with furniture and decor and gardening and landscaping. The store is undergoing its second expansion since Rurka’s dad moved the family from Red Deer to start

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Home Hardware is a family owned business undergoing an expansion. Jeff Hilderman, Sarah Rurka and David Rurka pose in front of a new wood truss near the location of the new entrance.

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Pride in being a neighborhood store From page 4 Rurka said customers have been understanding and supportive throughout construction. “We’ve always had very supportive customers that have been with us through the years and supported our nontraditional vision of a hardware store,” she said. “We pride ourselves on being a neighbourhood and a community store. “That’s one of the reasons we stayed where we are rather than moving out to a power centre type location.

“Staying in our current location allows families in our neighbourhood to walk or bike to the store, and allows us to landscape the property to really make it feel special.” That community-mindedness is essential in how the Rurka family runs their store. Since their entire family lives in Lloydminster they provide the same family values to the 70 full-time and 10 part time employees they have. That means not opening on Sundays to give staff a day off with their own families. “We want to be more than a retail store — we’re a member of your community,” said Rurka.

“We do have one late shopping night, Thursdays until 9 p.m to hopefully offer a chance for those that can’t make it during the day to do their shopping.” The store is also known for its landmark electronic billboard. “We wanted a way to communicate with traffic about what was on the inside of our store,” explained Rurka. “We like it for use to advertise local events and we do sell ad space to other companies.” They also run some free notices for local non-profit groups along with the current date, time of day and temperature for motorists to see. new store.”

First Women’s Health and Wellness Symposium by Geoff Lee geoff@lloydminstersource.com

There are two blessings many people waste, which is healthcare and free time. That’s a saying of the prophet Mohammed that won’t go to waste for women who attend the first annual Women’s Health and Wellness Symposium. The ladies only event will take place this Sunday at Lakeland College from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. in room 2038, the Servus Credit Union Lecture Theatre with free admission. The project is the brainchild of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Women’s Auxiliary to educate women about health

related issues. “We just thought there was a need for it,” said Mubarika Ahmed, the organization’s outreach secretary. “Many communities don’t realize how important health is and how easy it is to maintain it. “We just want to spread the knowledge.” About 80 to 100 women are expected to turn up with four topics and speakers on the agenda. Diane Ng from Canadian Cancer Society will speak about Breast Cancer Awareness while Sherri Huschfoot from Midwest Family Connections will deliver a talk on the Importance of Early School Years. You and Your Eye Health is

the subject of a presentation by Shelly Kivimaa from Wal-Mart Vision Centre while Heart Disease is the topic for Sana Ahmed from the Lloydminster Hospital. There will be booths that guests can visit to get more information on exercise, health calculators, homeopathy, healthy eating habits, super foods and kitchen pharmacy. “There’s lot of areas that we are covering,” said Ahmed. Ahmed said the local Ahmadiyya community has been involved in a number of community initiatives aside from religious activities. “This is one of the community events based on health,” she said.

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Oilmen bonspiel a go despite low numbers by Geoff Lee geoff@lloydminstersource.com

The downturn in the oil and gas economy has decimated the ranks of curlers competing in the 49th annual Lloydminster Heavy Crude Open Bonspiel. The economy is cited by event chairperson John Stanyer for what will be a downsized tournament of just 36 teams at the Communiplex Mar. 17-20. “I think it’s big time – I think it’s a major contributor to what it is right now,” said Stanyer about the economy. He said hopefully the economy gets turned around for the 50th anniversary in 2017. Last year’s tournament attracted 56 teams down from 72 teams in prior

years. Back in 2005, the event played out with 112 teams. Tom Fisher from Hurricane Industries got his $440 team entry in for his 49th consecutive event. The entry deadline was Feb. 25 leaving organizers trying to figure out to make the draw. “I know a couple of guys have been working on it,” said Stanyer who suggested it could be round robin. “I am not sure how it’s going to go yet.” Stanyer said prior to the deadline he made a lot more phone calls that he normally does to rally the troops. He said some companies that previously sponsored three or four teams have cut back to one leaving some guys to pay for their own fees. Stanyer said the lower turnout is also due to guys going on holidays

or taking an early Easter break and guys who are out of work and can’t afford to play. Once the registration deadline passes Stanyer noted it’s too late to add teams with time sensitive items such as printing the program guide. Stanyer said there was never a thought of cancelling the bonspiel although that’s what happened to this year’s Wainwright oilmen’s due to weak sponsorship. “You can’t cancel,” said Stanyer. He said arrangements have been made to celebrate Arnie Lund as this year’s oil man of the year at the banquet and there’s no turning back. “You’ve already confirmed the sponsorships that you do have and just because things look bad and you’re down teams, you can’t cancel it because you’ve got a commitment from these sponsors.

“They’re supporting you so you want to show them your support too I think.” Stanyer said sponsorships are down of course due to the low price of oil. “That’s a big time part of it,” he said. He won’t know about donations until curling gets underway. With the smaller tournament it was a no-brainer to shift the mixed banquet from the Stockade Convention Centre to the Prairie Room at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. “When you’ve only got 36 teams you go in that big building there and you look like you’re in a huge cave when you only have that many people,” said Stanyer. The official opening ceremonies will be held at the Communiplex March 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Spelling bee celebrates success The Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) spelling bee saw elementary and middle years students try to spell their way to the first place spot. College Park School’s Gia Maharaj, Grade 6, took first place in the elementary category of the Super Speller Challenge after putting in hours of spelling practice leading up to last week’s event. “It feels really good and I worked really hard so I do think I deserve it,” she said. Maharaj won first place in her category at last year’s spelling bee, making this the second year in a row she walked away with the trophy. Herman Aamir, a Grade 8 student also from

College Park School, took first place in the middle years category and said she’s a veteran of the spelling bee. Teacher-librarian, Cornelius Krahn, is part of the committee that organizes the Super Speller Challenge and said while this is only the second year middle years students have been able to participate, elementary students have been doing the bee for as long as he can remember. “So this is the LPSD Super Speller Challenge, which means we have students from Grades 4, 5 and 6 in one competition and students in Grades 7, 8 and 9 in another competition,” said Krahn. “We have students from all across the Lloy-

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Tough times in Lloydminster have had people showing their philanthropic colours, but one young girl has decided to show her’s to the furrier citizens of the city. Ten year old Ecole St. Thomas Elementary student Alexandra Brochu has been cycling through the city’s animal charities for about a year now, raising money, food and other necessities, most recently starting an initiative for Coca’s Promise Dog Rehabilitation and Rescue. Alexandra’s mother Marie manages the Bone and Biscuit Co. pet store and said she often comes home with heart-breaking stories about people giving up pets because they can’t afford them anymore. “We sort of rotate around; last time we did donations it was for Fur Babies and the time before that it was the SPCA,” said Marie. “She is almost

always fundraising for somebody, for pets. We take our bottles back and it’s like, ‘Oh mom, we could donate that to Coca’s.’” Marie said some are giving up pets because tough times are pushing families to choose between feeding their pets or feeding themselves. She describes Alexandra as having a big heart and said she and her friends have been asking for pet food donations as birthday gifts instead of things for themselves. A lot of the charities she has been helping are foster based rescues that depend heavily on donations, which have also slowed with the economic downturn. “She’s just a generous little girl and she just wanted to try and help somebody as much as she could right now, because she knows it’s hard (for them),” said Marie. “That’s why she’s doing it. She knows people are having a tough time and she’s

fortunate enough that she doesn’t need anything, she just wants to help.” Coca’s Promise is one such foster based rescue that brings in dogs to live in people’s homes who volunteer to help rehabilitate the animals and find them families. The Brochu’s take in dogs from Coca’s Promise on weekends, which put the charity at the front of Alexandra’s mind. Marie said it’s also almost kitten and puppy season, so the items Alexandra is gathering will soon be in especially high demand. She said a lot of people generally donate adult food, so they are hoping for puppy kibble, canned kitten food, litter and leashes. Those looking to help out Alexandra’s cause can donate at the Bone and Biscuit or drop items and cash donations off at Ecole St. Thomas between March 21—24.

Lisa Waldorf of Oragami Owl set up shop to sell her wares at the Telemiracle Trade Show on Saturday, which tool place at the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre.

Raising money for a miracle by Jaime Polmateer jaime@lloydminstersource.com

Tony and Tammy Kaminski held a trade show to raise money for Telemiracle at the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre over the weekend, which brought in $1,248 for the charity. “We just started out as doing a trade show,” said Tony, said. “We organized it and we decided we might as well raise money for Telemiracle because they helped my wife out about seven years

ago.” In order to expand the event and raise more funds the Kaminskis decided to have a silent auction and 50/50 draw. The silent auction took place from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and there were roughly 30 vendors who set up at the centre. Kaminski said they had a similar show two years ago and raised a couple hundred dollars for Telemiracle, so this time they decided to go outside of the box and round up items for the

silent auction to try and up the numbers. Telemiracle is a cause that hits home with Kaminski as they also helped out another relative of his that was dealing with cerebral pasly. “Telemiracle is a good organization; they raise money and help (people out) and you see where every dollar is going, which is really good,” he said. “When I was working and we needed to take time off, they helped us out with the fuel and wheels and lodging.”

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Games a boon for Lloydminster Who knew Saskatchewan First Nations would be coming to the economic rescue of Lloydminster STAFF this month? WRITER More than 3,500 young First Nations athletes and dozens of coaches, chaperones, spectators, band designates and mission staff by Geoff Lee will fill our city hotels and motels geoff@lloydminstersource.com from March 28 to April 1. The timing of the event couldn’t be better economically and it gives the city a chance to learn a bit oil sector. about First Nations culture too. Onion Lake First Nation and They’ll also energize our local the city of Lloydminster are host schools and sports facility venues communities of this month’s games during the week-long event. with most of the economic benefits Officials estimate the economic going to Lloydminster. impact between $4 million to $5 The Winter Games for young First million. Nations athletes is an opportunity With the current economic to recognize their contribution to downturn, that’s better than waiting the city at a time when everything two years, had the city won the needs their business. bid to host the 2018 Saskatchewan The energy of young athletes Winter Games. should also be a cause for celebraThe Games arrive as spring tion, just as the RBC Cup will be for breakup takes hold in the hard hit hockey fans in May.

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The Games are an opportunity for local residents to see the positive side of First Nations youth who will be guests in the city for the duration of the Games. As hosts, let’s all make sure they see our welcoming personality too as a test run for national exposure at the RBC Cup. Onion Lake Cree Nation hosted winter games in 1996 and the summer games in 2009. They were awarded the 2016 games without the usual two years notice to plan ahead according to officials. That’s led to a last minute scramble for event volunteers that Lloydminster is known to provide. Volunteers are needed to work four hour shifts in a variety of roles such as timekeepers, drivers, prep cooks and venue supervisors. It’s in the city‘s best interest to pitch in knowing Lloydminster will derive most of the economic benefits by filling up hotels and restaurants.

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Senior members of Lakeland College’s Triple Threat Theatre for Kids program have been practicing for months for an upcoming production of Shrek the Musical Jr. at Vic Juba Community Threatre.

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If you liked Shrek the movie, you'll love Shrek the Musical Jr. That's a promise from the Lakeland College performing arts department. “The story will be very similar to the movie Shrek, but with adaptations for stage and theatre,” said Mona Smith, representing performing arts at the Lloydminster campus. Audiences can reconnect with an ogre, a donkey and other favourite fairy tale characters during the upcoming production March 18-20 at the Vic Juba Community Theatre. “There's been a lot of hard work that's gone into the production,” said Kathryn Edwards the director. “We're very excited to present this to the community.” This will be the fifth show that Edwards has directed. The cast has been practicing since September and actors Lane Nidish and Victoria Marmulak are excited to perform in front of a live audience. “The audience can expect some very energetic scenes, good singing and lots of bright costumes,” said

Marmulak, who plays Princess Fiona. Playing Shrek has been an entertaining challenge for Nidish. “You really have to connect with your character — you have to be the character,” he said, noting he uses a Scottish accent throughout the performance. Marmulak and Nidish agree that the success of the show relies on teamwork and commitment by all of the cast members. “There’s not one role in this entire musical that wouldn’t be fun to play. This show has a lot of great roles,” said Marmulak. The cast features senior members of the college’s Triple Threat Theatre for Kids program. “We have a couple of our junior members that have came in just for certain particular roles that required a younger cast member for,” said Smith. The performance of Shrek the Musical, Jr. follows a very successful performance of Annie Jr. in January by the junior members of the Theatre for Kids program. “This is the first time the performing arts department has hosted two live productions in

one year,” said Smith. “We had so many people sign up for our program that we decided to add an additional show.” Smith, noted it’s great to see the increased interest in musical theatre in the community and she knows where that's coming from. “I think the quality of the shows we are bringing in and scripts and materials we are bringing in are just being showcased to the community,” she said. The musicals performed by the department are purchased from Musical Theatre International in New York. Smith said these are Broadway musicals that have been shrunk down into a junior format for younger cast members to act in. “So the materials we are using are of such great quality and then the student interest in the community has just blossomed I think from that,” she said. Evening performances are March 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. with an afternoon show March 20 at 1 p.m. Dinner and brunch packages are also available. Tickets can be purchased at the Vic Juba Community Theatre Box Office

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Feb. 22 - March 29 LiveWell workshop LiveWell with Chronic Conditions workshop Tuesdays, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. PN Plaza, KPO room beside Foundation office Lloydminster. Mar. 14 beginner ipad class Lloydminster Learning Council will be offering a Beginner iPad Class. Learn the basics of downloading apps, configuring email, browsing the internet and accessing music/video. Bring a fully charged iPad with Apple Id and password or iPad may be provided. This class is offered on March 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fee is $40. Please call Gerri at 780-875-5763 for registration. Mar. 14 Craft night Lloydminster Learning Council will be offering a fun filled craft night to make a barn wood “Welcome Sign.”We will be offering this class on March 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fee is $40 and all supplies are included. Call 780-875-5763 to sign up with Gerri. Mar. 14 Reiki Share Reiki Share (hands on practice) in Lloydminster at 7 p.m. at Serenity Yoga Studio, Bay 14B, 1805-50 Ave, next to the south side Fabutan; http://www. balance4life.ca). Welcome to all Reiki Practitioners (Level 1 & Up). Cost is $10. Contact Loretta @780-808-1700 or email loretta@balance4life.cato preregister. Next share is April 11.

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Mar. 17 St. Patrick’s Day luncheon At the Paradise Hill Kinsmen Hall, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raffle table and bake table will be available. Admission is $5. Should you have any questions or need any other information please contact Sheri at 306 3444618 or email gs.lanfermann@ gmail.com. Mar. 17 Demtnia/alzheimer support Group Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia — spouses, family or friends — this support group offers the chance to: Exchange information and form friendships with others affected by dementia. Access the most current information. Learn and share practical tips for coping with change. Find a sense of hope. 7 p.m. at Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce 4419 52 Ave Workshop Room (south end of building) Call Dianne Davidson at 780875-737 or grams5507@ gmail.com for more info. Mar. 17 women’s day lunch Women’s Day Luncheon is being held in recognition of International Women’s Day and celebrates women, their contributions and achievements. The theme for this year’s event is “Resilience: The Strength of Women Living with Disability.” We invite the women of Lloydminster an area to join

us for this great lunchtime event full of fun, food and friendship at the Legacy Centre from 11:30-1:00pm. Tickets of $15 are available for purchase at For the Interval Store, The Sheepskin Loft and by phone 780-808-5282. Hosted by the Lloydminster Interval Home, in partnership the Kinette Club of Lloydminster our local Lloydminster Beta Groups and the Lloydminster Co-op. Mar. 18 member information night The Kinette Club of Lloydminster is hosting its annual member information night 7 p.m. at The Elks’ Hall, 5622 50 Ave. Please contact Melinda if you would like to attend or have any questions: 306-821-2474, melindah@ lloydminsterkinettes.ca. Check out our website: http://www. lloydminsterkinettes.ca. Mar. 18, 19 & 20 performing arts class Lakeland College Performing Arts Senior Triple Threat class is pleased to present the feisty fairytale and adventure of Shrek the Musical, JR. Laugh and sing along as Shrek and his cast of characters set out to rescue Princess Fiona and get Shrek his swamp back! Evening performances on March 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. Matinee performance on March 20 at 1 p.m. Adults $15; 12 & under $10. Delicious dinner and Sunday brunch packages also available! Please call the Vic Juba Box Office at 780-8727400 to get your tickets.

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Lloydminster Titanium Reapers Rugby Club president Dwayne Lessner presents a cheque for $250 to Alayna Scramstad to help cover travel expenses to Vancouver to play for the Team Alberta 7’s rugby team. The Lashburn native who plays rugby with the Lashburn Lucky was long listed for Team Canada this year.

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Mar. 19 tulliby 4h crib tournament Tulliby Lake 4-H Multi Club Fundraising Crib Tournament at the Tulliby Lake Hall. Registration at 10:30 a.m. Play 11 a.m. Cost $10 - lunch available. $1,000 cash draw, silent auction and raffle, 50/50 and door prizes. Everyone welcome. Mar. 19 craft and bake sale Girl Guide Lloydminster Strawberry Tea, Craft & Bake Sale -76th event, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 4709 - 49 Ave (across from the Post Office & May Theatre) $4 per person, child or adult. Tickets available from Guiding members and at the door. Spring cookies, vanilla & chocolate will be available. Door prizes and much more. Fun for all ages. All proceeds provide program support for the Girl Guide units. Mar. 19 easter bake sale From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5120 - 54A St., Lloydminster, Alta. Pulled pork bun lunch available from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. Come and get your perogies. Mar. 21 social media class Lloydminster Learning Council will be offering Social Media 1 on Monday, March 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $40. Explore Facebook, FaceTime, Skype and Twitter. Please call 780-875-5763 for more info.

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Memories of farming in the good ol’ days VIC’S VIEWS by Vic Hult

Weather report: bright sunny days with lots of sun. Bright sunny days with temperature near freezing every day. I think spring is here and there is lots of sun. I’m loving it! This winter reminds me of 1981 and 2002. Sure as God made little green apples, we are coming into a big drought. We could possible get snow in April, like we usually do! My mailbox has been inundated with glossy magazines and seed and chemical advertisements. I can’t help think about how farming has changed since I started. I am 70-years-old and I have witnessed where my dad and grandfather used horses for just about everything to now, where the non-thinking zero tillers try to spray and seed and then spray some more. No working the land anymore. When I was a kid my dad and grandpa had a four-horse plow and they would try to plow before the first of August. They called it the green manure crop. Then they had a horse-drawn disc or a Duck Foot cultivator and they kept the soil black until winter. The Duck Foot cultivator handled no trash. In the spring they would use the Duck Foot cultivator to make a seed bed. Then seed with a 14 ft. press drill, high wheels at

the end and wood box. Hand-filled with a pail out of a wagon box. It is still at son Ron’s farm. After 100 years the wood box is rotten. There was lots of harrowing in the old days. One time when I was a young teenager, my father wanted me to do the summer fallow. I think he was thinking I would use the old steel wheeled Hart Par and the six-ft. tiller. The rubber tired LA Case tractor was there and he had a 12 ft. John Deere discer. I hooked onto that and away I went. I started early and had to pump gas into the tractor at noon. Emptied the barrel! By supper time I was done 50 acres. The field looked beautiful, black and smooth from one end to the other. I was quite happy with myself. My father was not impressed as he informed me I’d used up all the gas on the farm. Not a word about doing a good job or the field looked nice. The four-wheel drive drive tractor I have today would do the same work in about an hour and-ahalf. Things have changed! When I started farming we tried to have the stubble worked in the fall. In the spring we’d go out and run over the land with the dirt just touching the shovels. Then when it was time to seed, we’d work in front of the drill killing the weeds. We’d seed using either a hoe drill or press drill. When air seeders came into use, I bought one of the first in the country. It was a Friggstad and I used it for 21 years. We used the same system; we’d go out as early as we could in the spring. Just dirt over the shovels, then we seeded with the air seeder which eliminated one operation. This system worked good for me. As the farm grew we ended up using two, 64 ft.

Bourgault air seeders. They were really good machines, except for the cursed packer bearings. Now, everybody goes out with their high clearance sprayers and sprays, then they one pass seed then they are back spraying again and then spraying again. Finally they get to harvest where they spray again. Then they try to straight cut everything. And then some of them spray again before freeze up. I don’t like all that spraying, but that’s the way of today for some. In politics, Donald Trump is winning the majority of Republican State electoral districts. The establishment hates him because he is uncontrollable and not kissing butt to anybody! Way to go Donald! On the Democrat side, Hilary Clinton and Bernie Saunders are running neck and neck. The fat lady sings in November and the American people will decide who the next president will be. In Saskatchewan politics we have an election coming up. I’m hoping Brad Wall wins and we don’t go back to the NDP government. Joke of the week: A guy goes into a bar and orders a double rye. After he drinks it he looks inside his suit coat. Then he orders another double rye. When he drank that one he looks inside his suit coat. He kept doing that, ordering a double rye and looking into his suit coat. Finally the bartender said, “Buddy, I can bring you double ryes all night but why are you looking in your suit coat?” The guy says, “I have a picture of my wife inside my suit coat and when she starts to look good, I know I have had enough and I can go home.” As my Uncle Harold used to say, “Ooooh boy!”

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Education month packed into one busy afternoon Education month is returning to Lloydminster, this time packing it all into a half-day conference. “It’s basically an event surrounding the keynote speaker Heath Slawner and the “Start with Why” concept, said Alicia Zurba, project coordinator with the Lloydminster Economic Development Corporation. “Business Education Month is also an opportunity to help educate local businesses on different topics that they may be interested in.” The Start with Why concept was founded by author Simon Sinek and is rooted in the theory that great leaders inspire people to take action. Slawner is considered a facilitator of Sinek and the concept he’ll be discussing at BEM is something Zurba said might resonate with Lloydminster’s businesses class. He will also discuss an idea called the Golden Circle, that involves a vision where people go home at the end of the day fulfilled by the jobs they work. “Whether at a management level or an employee level or anything in between,” said Zurba. “Heath is going to be doing a workshop as well in that morning conference.” BEM will also be hosting the 1450 Marketing Collective, a group created by Penny Manners, Kristine Alexander and Jill Morrison and aims to enhance the marketing communication field in Lloydminster. The group will be doing a presentation on marketing basics and marketing with social media, two areas Zurba said are in demand by

local business owners. “It’s a workshop built around that just to help support those that may need a little more information on the dos and don’ts of marketing and marketing on social media,” said Zurba. Putting a month’s worth of events into a half-day might make it seem like the educational opportunities would suffer, but Zurba

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Late winter lift and tuck GREEN FILE by Mark Cullen www.markcullen.com

After a long cold Canadian winter of dreaming about the garden that is about to be reality, chances are you are feeling a little anxious to get on with the miracle of spring, as I am. Canadians coast to coast look forward to the rebirth of the soil and the slow explosion of growth that emerges from the ground whether we plan for it or not. Who is in control? As ‘gardeners’ we actually have little control over what goes on in our yard. Mother Nature took care of the basic exchange of CO2 for oxygen a few millennia before the Europeans arrived on Canadian soil. She produced abundant forests, grasslands and wetlands — her garden — as she knit together the web of our natural heritage. A landscape that is varied and rugged and beautiful. This natural tapestry is what we inherited. Gardeners are, at best, nothing more than plant managers. So it is with this humbling thought that I suggest that you get a jump on spring by bringing home some spring flowering bulbs. The tulips, daffodils, narcissi, crocus and hyacinths that you find at most any retailer this time of year have been made popular in recent years by the demand for an early end to winter. Consumers — you and me — are still the boss in the world of commerce and the beautiful thing

is that many domestic growers of spring bulbs are rushing to meet the demand both here and across the border. Forcing bulbs into bloom is big business and has become a net-export crop. Wow, you say, who knew? Horticulture in Canada employs over 150,000 people, full time. The farm gate value of horticultural crops is over $1 billion. And growing. The point of course is that the price for many of these bulbs has dropped in recent years to the extent that many of them are offered for about the same price as the bulbs themselves sold for last fall. Go figure. That is competition for you. My recommendation is that you take advantage of the situation and follow these tips to get your biggest bang for your spring bulb buck: Buy them in bud, not bloom. You will notice that your tulips etc. will bloom indoors even though they may not be showing any colour when you buy them at the store. Be patient. It will come. Display out of bright sunlight. It is true that natural sunshine generally makes plants bloom that might not otherwise. It is also true that once blooming, the sun will hasten the process. Prolong the bloom period by enjoying them in a bright room, but out of direct sun. Don’t fertilize. Enjoy this tip. It’s not often I advise you to leave something alone. Nature put all of the ‘food’ required to bloom in the bulb itself. That is why we call bulbs ‘nature’s miracle’. Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Not before. Allow your bulbs to sit in water and watch them rot. A little neglect will solve this problem. Allow the leaves to mature. When the flowers are finished, let the leaves grow and turn yellow.

They are the ‘food factory’ of the bulb, converting the energy of the sun into plant sugars and pushing that goodness into the bulb root. And yes, place your bulbs in the sun when the flowers are finished. Plant in your garden. You thought you got a good deal on your flowering bulbs in the first place? Save the plants until the frost is out of the ground, slip them out of their pot and plant them directly in the ground. Don’t worry about frost as spring flowering bulbs have built-in anti freeze. With only a tiny bit of luck they will rebloom next spring at their natural time. Enjoy the colour and fragrance of bulbs in full bloom now. It’s great therapy for all. Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Wednesday morning at 8:40. He is the Lawn and Garden expert for Home Hardware. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com.

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Cheap is when someone has the money to buy or do something, but chooses to go without, causing a hardship FROM MY or longing. WINDOW Being prudent, on the other hand, is when no hardship is experienced because needs by Lorne Lapshinoff are met, just in a practical manner. It would not surprise me if some For example: a consumer condiof my friends and relatives called tioned by today’s marketing who me cheap or a penny pincher. I prefer prudent or sensible wants roast beef would either go because I believe it’s a more out for a prime rib supper or buy a top cut from the most convenient accurate description. I come by my practicality and grocery store, whereas a prudent person would check grocery flyers prudence honestly though. It was employed by my parents and perhaps settle for a lesser cut and grandparents out of necessity on sale. A cheap person would buy and in turn it became a valuable life chicken legs. lesson for me. Now if these three different “Waste not, want not” has been a doctrine throughout my life going types of people all had the same way back to saving and straighten- income, the brainwashed consuming used nails with my dad when I er’s purchasing practises could leave his or her family living from was a kid. Hell, I own vehicles for so long paycheque to paycheque, or in debt while the frugal consumer would they become family members. I see no need to replace them or have some left for savings. And although the cheap any other possession as long as they are still performing their intended consumer would have saved the most money, they deprived themfunction. A number of our furniture pieces selves of having roast beef to do so. It would be difficult to accuare antiques and heirlooms from rately track the amount of savings parents and grandparents. I feel no need to keep up with the a prudent person would have over Jones’ and no pressure from our the course of a lifetime compared brainwashed consumeristic driven to today’s brainwashed consumer, but I believe we are hundreds of society to have the latest anything. So does that make me cheap or thousands of dollars ahead of them. All accomplished simply with wise? Here’s how I make the distinc- some occasional inconvenience and additional work but without any tion.

STREETSCAPES PRIDE AWARDS Do you know a Downtown Lloydminster business that has shown it’s pride in the community by: • Redesigning it’s interior? • Renovating it’s exterior? • Building a new building or creating an addition? • Puting on an impressive Seasonal or Theme Display?

Nominate them for a Downtown Pride Award! You could win $100 in Streetscapes Gift Cards for your nomination and they could win $100 in Streetscapes Gift Cards if they are winners in their catagory! If they win, they are eligible for the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Business of the Year award too! Self-nominations are welcome! Recipients will be announced at the Streetscapes Annual General Meeting on March 30, 2016 at The Clocktower Pasta & Burger Bar. More information and nomination forms are available at: www.streetscapes.ca or the Streetscapes office 780-875-2520. Deadline to nominate is March 11, 2016 facebook.com/Streetscapes @downtownlloyd @downtownlloydminster

significant sacrifices. Prudent people utilize what they have to the fullest. They find it natural to care for all their possessions so they last as long as possible before needing to be replaced. They repurpose things, if possible, when they stop working. They make planned and wise purchase decisions rather than impulsively buying everything they want or think they need. Prudent people do still get extravagant on occasion but certainly not on a continual basis. And they realize the generosity that nurtures love does not come in the form of lavish and unaffordable gifts. I like that being prudent aligns with being green. Prudent people’s efforts have been leaving a smaller ecological footprint and reducing waste before “being green” was a thing. The two just naturally go hand in hand. Not wasting electricity and water, driving economical cars, programming the thermostat, and all those types of undertakings are green initiatives, but are also just simply being prudent with variable costs. Recognizing the bottled water industry is actually a plastics industry may be green view, but not purchasing it is also a prudent practice. I don’t go thirsty because of that money-saving decision because I have a tap and a reusable bottle. And it comes with the added benefit of contributing to saving the planet. The same with the un-recycla-

ble pods from single-serve coffee makers, one of the most horrendous contributor to non-biodegradable waste. If I have a motivation for frugality it would be my disgust for rampant corporate greed with their tactics of planned obsolescence, engineered product lifespans and brainwash marketing. Cell phone manufacturers, for example, plan for phones to appear obsolete every year. Their advancements can be lumped together but are instead trickled out to entice brainwashed consumers to repurchase even though the one they already have is still perfectly fine. I know of a fridge with rounded shoulders dating back to the 50’s which has run continuously since it was built, but we ‘d be lucky to get 10 years out of a “lifespan engineered” one today. These are tactics driven by greed that benefit only corporation’s offshore accounts. Huffington Post reports S&P 500 corporations are hording $900 billion in cash profits while corporate Canada sits on $680 billion. This contributes nothing to the economy and is irrefutable proof the “Trickle Down Theory” is a huge farce. Rampant consumerism is not something that simply evolved; it was carefully planned with the benefactors being corporations and the losers being consumers and the planet. It cannot be sustained. Growth for the sake of growth is the characteristic of a cancer.

Kitscoty Community Dinner Theatre presents...

Medium Rare April 8, 9, 15 & 16

$50 includes dinner and entertainment. Tickets at Mason Agencies in Kitscoty. Email the hall or call (780) 846 - 2075

kitscotycommunityhall@hotmail.com Proceeds support Kitscoty Community Hall operations & rentals for local non-profit groups.

Good Laughs, Great Food, Local Flavour... Join In!

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Sask. weathering downturn: premier With a strong and diversified economy and a business-friendly environment, Saskatchewan continues to welcome new investment at a time when there are global economic challenges. “Saskatchewan has a strong, resilient economy that is weathering economic uncertainty,” Premier Brad Wall said. “Although there are pressures in the energy sector, we continue to welcome new business investment that is creating jobs and opportunities for Saskatchewan families.” The province has seen several announcements in the last few weeks, including: Edgewood Forest Products, Carrot River — grand opening of a $25 million saw mill

expansion expected to employ 50 people; Crescent Point Energy – announced it will spend about 90 per cent of its projected $1.3 billion capital budget in 2016 in Saskatchewan; Husky Energy — more than $1 billion invested in Saskatchewan related to heavy oil thermal projects creating approximately 90 fulltime jobs and 500 construction jobs; Weil Group — building a $10 million helium project in Mankota that will revive the industry in the province; RII North America — constructed a $60 million buzzard downhole stream enhanced oil recovery operation near Lloydminster; and SkipTheDishes — expanding operations in Saskatoon by up to 300 positions in the next

three years with the support of training dollars from the province. SkipTheDishes is based in Saskatchewan and operates across North America. It has developed technology that allows restaurant patrons to go online to place an order and have it delivered. “These projects and others demonstrate the confidence entrepreneurs and businesses continue to have in Saskatchewan,” Wall said. “Our province has experienced extraordinary growth during the last eight years and we are poised for future growth, thanks to our rich storehouse of natural resources, our innovative businesses, hard-working people and competitive business environment.”

BUILDING or Five ways to be the best you this spring RENOVATING? (NC) The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and there’s a little more bounce in your step — everything is better when spring is here. Whether you’re looking to take up a new class, get to know your neighbours a little better, or just switch up your usual habits, now is the perfect time to challenge yourself. Shake up your warm weather routine with these five tips: 1. Take your gym workout outside. Change up your usual workout location and get outside for your next sweat session. Biking and rollerblading are two great

outdoor options that will keep you active and add some variety to your standard gym schedule. 2. Try new smoothies. To cool down and stay hydrated, have a refreshing smoothie and add a little energy kick to your day. Smoothie combinations are unlimited and can be tailored to your liking. 3. Change up your commute. If the distance allows, try walking or biking to work over driving. It might even open up some interesting shortcuts you’re not able to see in a vehicle, and give you a fresh new perspective on

your city. If you take transit, get off a stop or two early and walk the rest of the way. 4. Host a brunch. Gather your friends and host a brunch party that’s the perfect balance of savoury and sweet. Include an assortment of fresh juices, scrambled eggs, pastries, or crowd pleasing pancakes. 5. Participate in a fundraising walk. Seek out a local walk in your community to give back and support a worthy cause. Not only will you get in some great exercise, but it’s the perfect opportunity to make friends.

We have it all! Hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile, lino and all types of natural stone. Installation available. We are also an ICC member for insurance claims

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A Fresh Take on Business Learning

16th Annual Business Education Conference

Surviving & Thriving

Business Education Half Day Conference

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Days Hotel & Suites Lloydminster Crown Ballroom, 5411 - 44 Street

#BEMYLL

Breakfast Sponsors:

Keynote Speaker Heath Slawner Heath Slawner shares a powerfully simple idea called the Golden Circle (discovered by Simon Sinek) and builds upon it with examples and stories that bring it to life. Heath has partnered with Simon Sinek and his team since 2015 and, like Simon, envisions a world in which a majority of people go home at the end of the day fulfilled by the work they do. The Golden Circle plays a vital role in the realization of that world. This simple idea explains how great leaders inspire through the way they think, act and communicate. It’s not about changing who we are; it’s about understanding who we are.

Breakfast: 7:30 am Keynote: 8:00 am Coffee Break and Presentation: 9:00 am Keynote workshop: 9:30 am Breakout Sessions: 11:00 am • Social Media Marketing

WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Breakout Sponsors:

Keynote Heath Slawner How can leaders bring teams together to achieve extraordinary results? What do all great organizations have in common whether they realize it or not? How do we consistently and effectively get people to listen, follow, buy-in and take the next step? Social Media Marketing 1450 Marketing Collective will be presenting on Marketing Basics and Marketing

with Social Media. The 1450 Marketing Collective was created in 2015 by Penny Manners, Kristine Alexander and Jill Morrison. The goal of 1450 is to enhance the marketing and communications field in Lloydminster and area.

Tickets $75 • Corporate Tables $600

For tickets call 780-875-9013 or visit www.picatic.com/BEM2016

Brought to you by the Partners of Business Education Conference

lloydlearningcouncil.org 780-875-5763

lloydminstereconomy.ca 780-875-8881

streetscapes.ca 780-875-2520

Lloydminster and Region Growing communities one idea at a time.

lloydminsterandregion.albertacf.com 780-875-5458

www.alberta.ca 1-800-232-7215

lakelandcollege.ca 1-800-661-6490

lloydminsterchamber.com 780-875-9013

Social Media Marketing 1450 Marketing Collective will be presenting on Marketing Basics and

smallbusinessinformation.ca 780-851-8755

lloydconstruction.ca 780-875-8875

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It’s smart to make a will — even if you’re still healthy (NC) Although we may contemplate it from time to time, many of us don’t think seriously about preparing a will, even though it may be the most important document we will ever write. But there’s no time like the present to enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having it done. Here are a few guidelines: Should I consult a lawyer? Some people try to save money by drafting a will on their own. While completing a ready-made one that can be purchased for a few dollars may seem appealing, it may end up costing more for the people you wished to benefit from your estate. Wills are governed by provincial legislation, which can change. You may not be an expert on the ins and outs of taxation and how to reduce what expenses need to be paid. One unclear sentence or phrase could put your will into legal limbo. The cost of having a professionallydrafted will is far less than most people imagine. You can also save money by making

sure you are organized and ready before seeing the lawyer by creating a record of important documents and the names of immediate family, executor and beneficiaries. The less time you spend with the lawyer, the lower will be the cost. What will happen if I don’t have a will? If you don’t have a will, the court appoints an administrator to manage your estate. Provincial legislation will determine who your beneficiaries will be — and this may include some people that you had no intention of remembering. The process is generally costlier in terms of administrative expenses and lost tax advantages — leaving much less than you may have intended for your chosen beneficiaries. And some of the bequests you had intended to make, such as to your church, your favourite health charity or organizations like Amnesty International, would be ignored. What is an executor? An executor is the person you

choose who will be responsible for using your assets as needed to pay any outstanding debts and to file a final income tax return. As well, the executor is responsible for preserving your assets until they can be sold or transferred to the beneficiaries of your estate. Once all the financial obligations have been met, and a clearance certificate from the Canada Revenue Agency has been obtained to prove there is no claim for unpaid taxes,

Rick Graff

Tony Knowler

Rick is a lifelong member and current board member of Synergy Credit Union, having served 20 years as a director. During that time he has sat on various committees, including chairing the audit and building committees. Rick has been heavily involved in the Lloydminster and Hillmond communities. He is a first responder for the RM of Britannia and has been involved in the Hillmond Arena fundraising project and minor hockey for many years. Rick has over 30 years of management experience and is currently the regional manager of Northview Apartment REIT. Rick’s passion and experience are something he believes will be an asset heading into another exciting term at Synergy Credit Union. Melanie Mari Melanie is a former employee of Synergy Credit Union and continues her career in finance as a controller with Tryton Tool Services. She has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Calgary, earned a Credit Union Fellowship designation while at Synergy and is currently working towards a certificate in leadership and conflict resolution. In the community, Melanie has served as a board member and treasurer for the Lloydminster unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, curls in a recreational league and is a past member of Synergy’s Young Leaders Group. Melanie believes her education and credit union involvement would serve well in the role of director and is committed to taking an active part in the future of the credit union and the community.

the executor can then distribute the remainder of your assets according to your wishes. Who can be an executor? Any adult can be an executor including one or more of the following: your spouse, a family member, a friend, a trust company, or a lawyer. The important thing is to choose someone who is both capable and willing to take on the responsibility of handling your estate.

Tony has been of member of Synergy Credit Union for many years. Over the years, he worked with many oilfield companies, where he gained experience in management, operations and financial administration. He retired from his role as a management consultant with ESP Associates in 2014. Tony has served on a number of committees in the region, including: Britannia-Wilton Fire Department, Lloydminster RCMP Citizens Patrol, Vic Juba Community Theatre Foundation, the Lloydminster Antique Car Club, the Lloydminster Public Library Board for 15 years, including being the board chair, and Lakeland Regional Library Board for 14 years, serving time as chair. As a Synergy member, Tony wants to see the credit union maintain personal and individual growth with members. Natalie Olson

Natalie has made a career of building relationships, including her current role as Lead of Community Engagement at ADM Agri-Industries. Natalie is an active volunteer in the community, facilitating a weekly addiction recovery and emotional healing support group and regularly assisting with local church events. Previously she volunteered in Africa, teaching at an orphanage and coordinated a one-day fundraiser for Asian NGO (raising approximately $10,000). She believes her volunteer and professional skills will benefit Synergy Credit Union and is looking forward to connecting with members as a member of the Board of Directors.

Carolyn Young Carolyn originates from Raymore, Sask., moving to Lloydminster in 2001 with her husband and five children. She holds a CMA/CPA designation and is employed by Husky Energy, in its accounting department. Previously, she worked at Servus Credit Union for 10 years, in various positions, including managing their accounting department. She is community oriented, believes in promoting the great things Lloydminster has to offer, and gives back to the community through her involvement with Husky’s Charitable Campaign Program, Relay for Life, Lloydminster Transplant Trot, as well as being a Lloydminster Tennis Association board member and hosting International Rotary students. Carolyn is a longtime member and believes her personal and professional experiences will be an asset to the Board of Directors, as they guide members through the current economic challenges into a bright future.

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R.M. OF BRITANNIA NO. 502

Notice of Public Hearing for Road Closure Bylaws Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Britannia No. 502 has scheduled a Public Hearing on March 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 4824 - 47 Street Lloydminster, SK regarding the following municipal road: Bylaw 08-2016: NW 34-52-26W3M Surface Parcel 130596124 Plan AJ2262 Ext 1

Not tonight, I’ve got a stiff neck... or backache... or a sore leg Aches and pains cramp Canadians’ love lives (NC) The aches and pains of daily life are pouring cold water on the world’s love lives, according to new research. The Global Pain Index is a first-of-its kind global study commissioned by GSK Consumer Healthcare on behalf of body pain expert, Voltaren Emulgel, to examine attitudes towards body pain around the world. It reveals that 47 per cent of Canadian adults say their sex life is being affected by ailments like back pain, neck stiffness or muscle soreness. About 53 per cent admit that regular body pain is making

them feel less attractive, while 44 per cent of pain sufferers who feel their pain impacts their love life feel guilty as they cannot pay attention to the needs of their partner. Other findings on the impact of body pain on the world’s sex lives include: • 55 per cent of people in the UK admitted body pain has caused them to put their sex life on ice, higher than any other country • Italians are the least likely to let body pain get in the way of a little romantic action, with less than a third, 31 per cent saying they view it as a barrier to lovemaking

Everyday preventable pain is also having a broader impact on peoples’ lives: 67 per cent of sufferers globally feel its reducing their quality of life with 78 per cent changing their daily routines as a result. Using over the counter pain killers are one part of the solution, but the scale of this study aims to inform more systematic changes across the world to understand how people cope with and address preventable pain. Learn more at www. global-pain-index. com. Join the conversation #breakthroughpain.

… and the #1 reason to attend the 2016 President’s Gala is:

Bylaw 09-2016: NE 34-52-26W3M Surface Parcel 130590783 Plan 68B07406A Ext 1

The above bylaws propose the closure of unused portions of Municipal road allowance. The purpose of the closure is to eliminate road fragments and sell the unused road allowance back to the respective landowner(s). Any person(s) who claim to be injuriously affected by this bylaw may make a written or oral presentation to the Council on March 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate education and support our students. The President’s Gala is about ensuring we can continue to make the cost of a post-secondary education more manageable for our students through our awards program.

Friday, April 8 | Lloydminster campus Purchase your tickets now! Email carrie.boerrichter@lakelandcollege.ca or call 780 871 5413 lakelandcollege.ca/gala

Wanda Boon, Administrator PO Box 661, 4824 - 47 Street Lloydminster, SK S9V 0Y7 Phone: (306) 825 2610 Fax: (306) 825 8894 Email: rm502@sasktel.net

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780-875-9159 info@musgraveagencies.com

www.musgraveagencies.com

If we can’t find it, we’ll build it! LAKESIDE CUL-DE-SAC

BRAND NEW MODIFIED BI-LEVEL

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT

LOOK NO FURTHER

PICK YOUR INTERIOR FINISHINGS

PRACTICALLY BRAND NEW

ALL THE SPACE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

SOLID FAMILY HOME

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

Gail Rau Realtor 780-808-3570

Marion Piper Realtor 780-808-0801

$449,900

$424,900

$654,900

$349,900

$359,900

$329,900

$299,900

$429,000

MLS 54880 | 1,429 SF

MLS 55278 | 1,406 SF

MLS 55319 | 2,190 SF

MLS 55142 | 1,047 SF

MLS 54960 | 1,010 SF

MLS 55318 | 1,049 SF

MLS 55413 | 1,550 SF

MLS 55025 | 1,369 SF

MLS 54878 | 1,250 SF

THE HOME YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

OPEN AND INVITING

SASKATCHEWAN STARTER HOME

YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED

UPGRADED STARTER HOME

FLEXABILITY TO DO WHAT YOU LIKE

TOP FLOOR CONDO

PRIME LOCATION

CUSTOM BUILT 2 STORY

Kiel Kelly Realtor 780-861-3443

$509,900

$459,000

$235,900

$489,900

$319,900

$349,900

$209,900

$369,900

$579,900

MLS 55336 | 1,405 SF

MLS 54831 | 1,491 SF

MLS 55204 | 968 SF

MLS 55095 | 1,513 SF

MLS 53925 | 1,078 SF

MLS 55096 | 1,056 SF

MLS 55496 | 1,043 SF

MLS 55412 | 1,136 SF

MLS 54879 | 2,133 SF

LAKESIDE BUNGALOW

PRIVATE & MATURE 15.3 ACRE SITE

BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS

NEW MODIFIED BI-LEVEL PLAN

BACKING ONTO GREEN SPACE

GREAT LOCATION

UPGRADED 2 STORY CONDO

LOTS TO LOVE ABOUT THIS PROPERTY

A MUST SEE

Lane Columbine Realtor 780-808-0620

Tracy Cavanagh Realtor 780-808-1812

$399,900

$530,000

$509,000

$564,900

$449,900

$234,900

$619,900

$629,000

MLS 54157 | 1,185 SF

MLS 55488 | 2,390 SF

MLS 54979 | 1,320 SF

MLS 53714 | 1,798 SF

MLS 53712 | 1,765 SF

MLS 54434 | 1,424 SF

MLS 55507 | 1,116 SF

MLS 55150 | 1,920 SF

MLS 54942 | 1,889 SF

LOTS OF EXTRAS

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

ALL YOU ARE LOOKING FOR & MORE

SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN

SUPERIOR FINISH AND CONDITION

YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE

SPACIOUS ROOMS THROUGHOUT

SPACIOUS BUNGALOW

AMAZING LOCATION

Brian Smart Realtor 780-808-0929

Chris Parsons Realtor 780-871-2294

$249,900

$159,900

$384,900

$399,900

$322,900

$414,900

$379,900

$399,000

$479,990

MLS 54921 | 1,106 SF

MLS 55497 | 708 SF

MLS 55009 | 1,201 SF

MLS 53294 | 1,215 SF

MLS 54725 | 1,050 SF

MLS 55008 | 1,347 SF

MLS 55448 | 1,190 SF

MLS 55041 | 1,464 SF

MLS 54027 | 1,410 SF

OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN

BUILT TO IMPRESS

GREAT OPEN FLOOR PLAN

BRAND NEW RAISED BUNGALOW

MUST BE SEEN

PERFECT STARTER ON QUIET STREET

EXECUTIVE HOME

GREAT VALUE

LAKESIDE CUL-DE-SAC

Scott Dopko Realtor 780-808-3868

$225,000

$619,900

$399,900

$644,900

$269,900

$299,900

$599,000

$229,900

$559,000

MLS 53483 | 1,216 SF

MLS 55205 | 1,839 SF

MLS 55182 | 1,220 SF

MLS 55392 | 1,749 SF

MLS 54676 | 1,106 SF

MLS 55328 | 1,076 SF

MLS 53871 | 1,980 SF

MLS 55375 | 1,106 SF

MLS 54811 | 1,729 SF

CUSTOM MODIFIED BI-LEVEL

NEAT & TIDY FAMILY HOME

QUIET STREET IN COLLEGE PARK

LANDSCAPING INCLUDED

TIME TO UPGRADE

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

OPEN FLOOR PLAN

GREAT LAKESIDE BI-LEVEL

UNIQUE CUSTOM 2 STORY

Dave Jarvis Realtor 780-872-9045

Terry Johnson Realtor 780-871-3072

$534,950

$389,900

$394,950

$324,900

$564,900

$429,900

$334,900

$519,000

$795,900

MLS 54802 | 1,546 SF

MLS 55381 | 1,251 SF

MLS 54514 | 1,103 SF

MLS 54189 | 1,094 SF

MLS 55469 | 1,927 SF

MLS 55097 | 1,139 SF

MLS 55220 | 1,124 SF

MLS 54619 | 1,462 SF

MLS 54791 | 2,234 SF

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

NEW PLAN IN A PERFECT LOCATION

5 YEAR NEW HOME WARRANTY

END UNIT CONDO

UPGRADED CONDO

EXECUTIVE 2-STORY

JASMINE AYER

BRAND NEW PARKVIEW BI-LEVEL

LARGE FAMILY 2 STORY EXECUTIVE

$399,900

$374,900

$419,900

$364,950

$249,900

$649,900

MLS 53765 | 1,277 SF

MLS 55114 | 1,157 SF

MLS 55125 | 1,200 SF

MLS 54095 | 1,274 SF

MLS 55086 | 1,090 SF

MLS 54304 | 1,976 SF

Scott Musgrave Realtor

Bill Musgrave Broker

UNITS STARTING AT

$264,900

$399,900

$665,000

MLS 55164 | 1,116 SF

MLS 53717 | 1,215 SF

MLS 54202 | 2,131 SF

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780-875-9159 info@musgraveagencies.com

www.musgraveagencies.com

If we can’t find it, we’ll build it! LAKESIDE CUL-DE-SAC

BRAND NEW MODIFIED BI-LEVEL

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT

LOOK NO FURTHER

PICK YOUR INTERIOR FINISHINGS

PRACTICALLY BRAND NEW

ALL THE SPACE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

SOLID FAMILY HOME

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

Gail Rau Realtor 780-808-3570

Marion Piper Realtor 780-808-0801

$449,900

$424,900

$654,900

$349,900

$359,900

$329,900

$299,900

$429,000

MLS 54880 | 1,429 SF

MLS 55278 | 1,406 SF

MLS 55319 | 2,190 SF

MLS 55142 | 1,047 SF

MLS 54960 | 1,010 SF

MLS 55318 | 1,049 SF

MLS 55413 | 1,550 SF

MLS 55025 | 1,369 SF

MLS 54878 | 1,250 SF

THE HOME YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

OPEN AND INVITING

SASKATCHEWAN STARTER HOME

YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED

UPGRADED STARTER HOME

FLEXABILITY TO DO WHAT YOU LIKE

TOP FLOOR CONDO

PRIME LOCATION

CUSTOM BUILT 2 STORY

Kiel Kelly Realtor 780-861-3443

$509,900

$459,000

$235,900

$489,900

$319,900

$349,900

$209,900

$369,900

$579,900

MLS 55336 | 1,405 SF

MLS 54831 | 1,491 SF

MLS 55204 | 968 SF

MLS 55095 | 1,513 SF

MLS 53925 | 1,078 SF

MLS 55096 | 1,056 SF

MLS 55496 | 1,043 SF

MLS 55412 | 1,136 SF

MLS 54879 | 2,133 SF

LAKESIDE BUNGALOW

PRIVATE & MATURE 15.3 ACRE SITE

BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS

NEW MODIFIED BI-LEVEL PLAN

BACKING ONTO GREEN SPACE

GREAT LOCATION

UPGRADED 2 STORY CONDO

LOTS TO LOVE ABOUT THIS PROPERTY

A MUST SEE

Lane Columbine Realtor 780-808-0620

Tracy Cavanagh Realtor 780-808-1812

$399,900

$530,000

$509,000

$564,900

$449,900

$234,900

$619,900

$629,000

MLS 54157 | 1,185 SF

MLS 55488 | 2,390 SF

MLS 54979 | 1,320 SF

MLS 53714 | 1,798 SF

MLS 53712 | 1,765 SF

MLS 54434 | 1,424 SF

MLS 55507 | 1,116 SF

MLS 55150 | 1,920 SF

MLS 54942 | 1,889 SF

LOTS OF EXTRAS

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

ALL YOU ARE LOOKING FOR & MORE

SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN

SUPERIOR FINISH AND CONDITION

YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE

SPACIOUS ROOMS THROUGHOUT

SPACIOUS BUNGALOW

AMAZING LOCATION

Brian Smart Realtor 780-808-0929

Chris Parsons Realtor 780-871-2294

$249,900

$159,900

$384,900

$399,900

$322,900

$414,900

$379,900

$399,000

$479,990

MLS 54921 | 1,106 SF

MLS 55497 | 708 SF

MLS 55009 | 1,201 SF

MLS 53294 | 1,215 SF

MLS 54725 | 1,050 SF

MLS 55008 | 1,347 SF

MLS 55448 | 1,190 SF

MLS 55041 | 1,464 SF

MLS 54027 | 1,410 SF

OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN

BUILT TO IMPRESS

GREAT OPEN FLOOR PLAN

BRAND NEW RAISED BUNGALOW

MUST BE SEEN

PERFECT STARTER ON QUIET STREET

EXECUTIVE HOME

GREAT VALUE

LAKESIDE CUL-DE-SAC

Scott Dopko Realtor 780-808-3868

$225,000

$619,900

$399,900

$644,900

$269,900

$299,900

$599,000

$229,900

$559,000

MLS 53483 | 1,216 SF

MLS 55205 | 1,839 SF

MLS 55182 | 1,220 SF

MLS 55392 | 1,749 SF

MLS 54676 | 1,106 SF

MLS 55328 | 1,076 SF

MLS 53871 | 1,980 SF

MLS 55375 | 1,106 SF

MLS 54811 | 1,729 SF

CUSTOM MODIFIED BI-LEVEL

NEAT & TIDY FAMILY HOME

QUIET STREET IN COLLEGE PARK

LANDSCAPING INCLUDED

TIME TO UPGRADE

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

OPEN FLOOR PLAN

GREAT LAKESIDE BI-LEVEL

UNIQUE CUSTOM 2 STORY

Dave Jarvis Realtor 780-872-9045

Terry Johnson Realtor 780-871-3072

$534,950

$389,900

$394,950

$324,900

$564,900

$429,900

$334,900

$519,000

$795,900

MLS 54802 | 1,546 SF

MLS 55381 | 1,251 SF

MLS 54514 | 1,103 SF

MLS 54189 | 1,094 SF

MLS 55469 | 1,927 SF

MLS 55097 | 1,139 SF

MLS 55220 | 1,124 SF

MLS 54619 | 1,462 SF

MLS 54791 | 2,234 SF

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

NEW PLAN IN A PERFECT LOCATION

5 YEAR NEW HOME WARRANTY

END UNIT CONDO

UPGRADED CONDO

EXECUTIVE 2-STORY

JASMINE AYER

BRAND NEW PARKVIEW BI-LEVEL

LARGE FAMILY 2 STORY EXECUTIVE

$399,900

$374,900

$419,900

$364,950

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Executive director for the John Humphrey Centre for Human Rights Renee Vaugeois, Youth coordinator for the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre RaeAnne Harper and Maigan Van Der Giesson, programmer for the John Humphrey Centre, held a presentation at the Friendship Centre discussing reconciliation and its role in the city

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Poverty, human rights, reconciliation and how these things impact the community was the message at the Youth Renegades presentation, held at the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre. The presentation was directed at the city’s youth and brought in students from Lloydminster Comprehensive High School and some of the city’s adult education programs. “We talked about the history of Canada with a more inclusive lens,” Renne Vaugeois, executive director of the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, said after last week’s presentation. “So we started reviewing the history of exclusion that’s happened with different populations, not just the First People’s, but also Sikh, Japanese, Chinese, Ukrainian and Jewish, so that we kind of painted a whole picture of Canada.” Vaugeois said reconciliation is, in some ways, about telling the

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The Lloydminster Bobcats and Drayton Valley Thunder have met four times in the last five games of the season. Lloydminster took the season series 5-1.

Familiar foes for Round 1 by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

The Lloydminster Bobcats know they have played some good hockey this season. Not just against the Drayton Valley Thunder, their first round opponents in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) Gas Drive Playoffs, who they have taken five of six games against during the regular season and have played four times in their last five games, but over the course of 60 games, the good has out weighed the bad. But they also know the playoffs are a whole different game. Goalies can steal games, defences close up and offensive powerhouse can disappear at a moments notice.

Everything is amplified in the playoffs, and for a team that has already been playing under the microscope this season, it adds another level of pressure to what has already been a strenuous season. “It comes down to who executes,” said Bobcats coach Gord Thibodeau. “Anything can happen and you don’t take the past for granted. It’s a whole new ball game and we know they are going to be ready to go, so we got to make sure we are ready.” The past, though, looks promising in a best-of-five series. In their five victories in the regular season, Lloydminster out scored the Thunder 30-12, while the one loss was a 1-0 shutout that showcased what could happen in a playoff series if the Bobcats don’t execute on their

many opportunities. Lloydminster had 48 shots in that game, running into a hot goalie in Matt Berlin who stole a victory away. With the Bobcats and Thunder so familiar with each other heading into Game 1, there isn’t much they don’t know about each others playing style. It negates any preparation advantage anyone might have, bringing the series down to who can win the battles needed to move on. And if they need a reminder of what happens when they don’t finish on their chances, they only need to look at last Friday’s loss to the Thunder to know that they can be beaten by the sixth seeded team. “It’s kind of like we have almost played a seven game series,” said Bobcats forward Kevin Darrar. “You

get to know each guy on the team and that will help us. We got to see a little bit of a downfall in Friday night’s game. It’s better that it happens then in playoffs. We got to see what we can’t do to win.” For Lloydminster, they have options when it comes to being victorious in the playoffs, and it can start from the back end with goal tending. Alex Leclerc, who started 44 games for the Bobcats this season, winning 31 games and posting the fifth best goals against average in the AJHL at 2.48. Mixed with a defensive core of Christian Lloyd, Alex Pernitsky, Graydon Smith and Griffin Mumby, Lloydminster is capable of handling a night when the offence struggles. See “Bobcats,” Page 28

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Whitecourt Wolverines (2) vs Fort McMurray Oil Barons (7)

Camrose Kodiaks (2) vs Olds Grizzlys (7)

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Heading into the playoffs with nine straight losses doesn’t look promising for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons, especially considering they haven’t defeated the Whitecourt Wolvines one this season in six tries and have just 10 wins all year. Whitecourt comes with a lot of fire power, as Erik Pedersen had 68 points while Justin Young had 60. Comparative, the Oil Barons top scorer, Will Conley had 37 points, only 28 of which came with the team as he was traded mid-season. The Wolverines have eight players with more than 37 points. Not to mention, Whitecourt’s netminders Garrett Mason and Tanner McCorriston have proven to be a quality tandem together, offering a challenge every night, no matter who is in the crease.

Heading into the playoffs, the Olds Grizzlys have lost their last 18 straight games. The last team the Grizzlys defeated, back on Jan. 22, however, was their first round opponent in the Camrose Kodiaks. That 3-2 victory was the only time Olds picked up any points off the Kodiaks, as in six meetings, Camrose won five, outscoring the Grizzlys 32-16. Needless to say, it’s going to be an uphill climb for the Grizzlys, who have allowed the most goals (279) of any team left in the post-season, while the Kodiaks, are the second highest scoring team in the division and fourth highest in the league. Olds does have the two highest scorers in the league in Wyatt Noskey and Chase Olsen, who were the only two players in the AJHL to top 80 points this season.

Lloydminster Bobcats (3) vs Drayton Valley Thunder (6)

Okotoks Oilers (3) vs. Calgary Canucks (6)

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The Lloydminster Bobcats scored more than 200 goals in a season for the first time since 2008-09, but it will be their defensive threat and goaltending that will be leaned on to take them through the playoffs. With agruably the leagues best goalie in Alex Leclerc in net, Drayton Valley is going to need to find a way, such as they did in the second last game of the year, to limit the Bobcats scoring, while also finding a hole in Leclerc’s brick wall. With the second worst power play in the league at 12.9 per cent and worst penalty kill in the league at 73.64 per cent, special teams won’t be much help to the Thunder, against the sixth best team on the power play and penalty kill this season. The bright spot for the Thunder is the play of Brayden Harris who had 45 points this season, while the Bobcats are led by Kevin Darrar.

In their six meetings this season, the Calgary Canucks walked away with the advantage. Calgary won four of six games off the Okotoks Oilers, which included the last three games near the end of the season. Thursday’s opener will mark the fourth time the Oilers have taken on the Canucks in their last five games, so familiarity will be a key factor in this season, as those last three games were played between Feb. 20 to 27. Okotoks has the league’s seventh best penalty kill at 82. 31 per cent, and have shown this season they didn’t need to drastically outscore their opponents to win games, scoring just 197 goals this season, 20 more than they allowed. It could all come down to power play chances and familiarity, and heading into a best-of-five, Calgary has to be feeling confident will their latest string of victories over the Oilers. Now they just need to do it again in the playoffs.

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Canmore Eagles (4) vs. Drumheller Dragons (5)

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In the standings, Bonnyvile had a nine point lead on the Sherwood Park Crusaders, yet they only had one victory more total. The extra nine points came from the Pontiacs nine overtime losses, while Sherwood Park only had two. In the playoffs, losses are losses, making this match up the most even of any series in the league. Add that the Crusaders easily took the season series and was one of five teams in the North Division, to win 39 games or more, you can’t count them as an underdog heading into Round 1. Bonnyville will rely on league MVP Bobby McMann, whose 68 points was seventh in league scoring. But just behind him was Crusader Tyler Maltby who had 67 points. It’s a virtual coin clip in nearly every aspect.

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A nationwide playoff year SPORTS WRITER by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

Four other teams will join the Lloydminster Bobcats at this year’s RBC Cup junior A hockey tournament from across Canada. Who are they? Well the top 20 rankings by the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) gives you a strong indicator of who those teams might be, as playoffs across the country are getting underway. But there could be some upsets along the way, as playoffs are a different kind of monster. It’s the first time fans in Lloydminster have had to care about what teams in Quebec, Manitoba, Ontario, and the Maritime provinces are doing in junior A hockey, because they, along with every other province that hosts one of the CJHL’s 10 junior a hockey leagues, could be hosting a team that will come to Lloydminster in mid-May for the RBC Cup. With 126 teams across the country, only one is a for sure, the Bobcats, to be playing in May. Cross out the teams eliminated from the playoffs already, and you got a list of over 90 teams still looking to win a league championship. While there is no chance anyone from Lloydminster is even thinking who their opening game opponent will be at the RBC Cup, it still doesn’t stop the fan in us from looking at the top 20 list and making some educated guesses about who will be there and who won’t. Take for example, who could be coming out of the west. The top 10 has six teams from western

Manitoba’s hockey league is similar. The top ranked Portage Terriers, who are also the defending RBC Cup champions, look ready to defending their title. But the ninth ranked Steinbach Pistons may say other wise. Only one of them will make it to the Western Canada Cup from Manitoba. Once you start knocking teams away you get a pretty clear picture of who could be coming to Lloydminster in May. Basically it is a “pick two” between Portage, Penticton, Spruce Grove, Battlefords, Brooks, Steinbach and Whitecourt. And at least half of those won’t even make it to a league final. As for the Bobcats, they know they are going to the big dance as hosts this year. But it doesn’t make the playoffs any easier. An elimination early could be harmful to a run at the RBC Cup. No one wants to sit for weeks on end waiting, but it is a reality in the AJHL because the league is so strong. But again, it isn’t like anyone is thinking national tournament right now, especially when the first round hasn’t even started yet. Week by week, however, the tournament bracket will start to take shape. We’ll still have to wait and see which teams comes out of the Western Canada Cup, the Fred Page Cup as the eastern regional representative and the Dudley Hewitt Cup as the central region representative. From there you will have a field of five, battling for a week to be crowned Canada’s top junior A hockey team. Never in Lloydminster’s history have the playoffs meant so much and never have they been a true national event. So while you fill the Civic Centre for playoff games and follow the Bobcats any way you do, keep an open eye on what the rest of Canada is doing as well, because they will be coming in a few short weeks. And then the eye of the nation will be on us.

Canadian Junior Hockey League Final Top 20 Rankings 1) Portage Terriers (MJHL) 2) Penticton Vees (BCHL) 3) Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) 4) Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) 5) Fort Frances Lakers (SIJHL) 6) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) 7) Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) 8) Brooks Bandits (AJHL) 9) Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) 10) Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) 11) Winkler Flyers (MJHL) 12) Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL) 13) Cochrane Crunch (NOJHL) 14) Powassan Voodoos (NOJHL) 15) Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) 16) Les Montagnards de Sainte-Agathe (QJHL) 17) College Francais de Longeueil (QJHL) 18) Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) 19) Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) 20) Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) provinces, including the Bobcats. They all can’t come to the RBC Cup. In fact, some won’t even make it out of their league. The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is well represented with Spruce Grove, Brooks and Lloydminster in the top 10, with Whitecourt at No. 12. But only one of those four teams will go to the Western Canada Cup as the AJHL representative. In the case of Spruce Grove, Whitecourt and Lloydminster, two of them won’t even make the league final, and at least one will be eliminated by the end of the second round. Hard to think a top 12 team in Canada will not make it beyond the second round of the playoffs, but it will happen in the AJHL North Division this year, which may be one of the most competitive divisions across the country.

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For the first two weeks of training, football players in Lloydminster were fighting to make the team. Now they are fighting for starting positions. The Lloydminster Red Dogs midget football team selected their roster at the end of February, having to make some tough decisions in terms of who would actually get a roster spot since the Capital District Minor Football Association (CDMFA) changed their rules on the number of Grade 11 and Grade 10 players a team could have. It meant a few players who would have made the team in any other year were cut, due to the large depth of talent growing in the ranks of local area football. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a lot of good players,â&#x20AC;? said Red Dogs head coach Rod Kirby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you got to keep the best team you can and I think we made the right decision.â&#x20AC;? For the past two weeks the Red Dogs have continued training as a roster, working out at the Servus Sports Centre in preparation for the season opener, which hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet been confirmed for either late March or the first weekend in April. In the mean time, Lloydminster will head to Edmonton this weekend to play an exhibition game against

the Battle River Shock at Commonwealth Stadium, a chance for Kirby to get his first look at the team in a game situation, while also providing every player an opportunity to make a case to be a starter come the opening of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some (positions) set, but we have at least six or seven positions in the lineup that are up for grabs,â&#x20AC;? said Kirby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So if you show us something here on Saturday, you have a chance at becoming a starter.â&#x20AC;? After winning the CDMFA Tier 1 championship in 2014, the Red Dogs fell to the Tier II championship game, which in CDMFA was the third place game. While they won their final game of the year and finished third, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the game they wanted to be playing, in large part due to the lack of experience and leadership they had on the roster. It was a much younger team last year, and with those players all getting much needed experience, Kirby said he has set the expectations high heading into the 2016 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we had the ability, but I was concerned from the get go that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the leadership or experience,â&#x20AC;? said Kirby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our talent level hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dropped off from last year. We expect to contend. Anything less than a Tier 1 championship final would be disappointing.â&#x20AC;?

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Steelers eliminated in best-of-three series and begin process of building next seasons team by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

When the horn sounded to end the third period of Game 3, with the scoreboard reading 3-1 for the Edmonton Thunder, a few Lloydminster PWM Steelers on the ice slumped over, consoled by their teams as they waited to shake hands. It was the end of the season, a 2-1 series loss to the Thunder in the play-in round of the Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League (AMMFHL), where the eighth seeded Steelers had multiple chances to move on to the playoff, but like so often this season, found themselves on the wrong side of the final score. With the trials on the ice equally matched by what was happening around them in female hockey in Alberta, and the notion planted that this season may have been their last, the exhaustion at the end of Sunday’s Game 3 wasn’t just that of a group of girls who lost their final game of the season, but of a team and program that had gone through a waterfall of tribulations since the first puck drop of the season. “The positive is, it is a fantastic group of girls,” said head coach Eric Morrissette. “We got a wide range of skill, but at the end of the day, it is who they are as people. It’s not just about the game, it’s about developing people. There is a lot of character girls in that room and that’s more what it is about. Everyone wants to win, but at the same time they are going to be people a lot longer than they are going to be hockey players.” On the ice, the Steelers couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities. They took Game 1, 2-0 on Friday and held two separate leads in Game 2 on Saturday night in

Edmonton. But the Thunder would equalize it both times and would send the series to a third and deciding game off a late power play goal. In Game 3, the breaks never gave the Steelers a chance, as the Thunder scored twice shorthanded, while the game winner, a wrist shot by Alison Barnett that went over the shoulder of Camille Scherger, was scored with the net off it’s moorings. “We had an opportunity to close it out,” said Morrissette. “Ultimately, we just did not catch a break.” Unlike many teams in the AMMFHL, the Steelers lacked that bona fide goal scorer, relying on the committee approach to get through their season. It was the reason they ended up many times on the wrong side of one goal games, but is an issue that can be addressed in the offseason when the Steeler organization begins recruiting talent for their AAA franchise. The work on the new program begins now, and if Morrissette sticks with the team beyond this season, something he expressed he will do unless asked otherwise, he said the Steelers have to find the diamonds in their own backyard first, before they start going out to other cities across the province to bring girls in. “The first thing is, you have to look around and see what you have and what potentially could come back,” said Morrissette. “There were four girls we wanted on the team, but because of billeting and things like that, they didn’t want to commit. “We got to look at our backyard and see what is all there. There are girls from this community at academies. And then start looking outside the area to see how we make it better.”

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It has been an exhausting season for the Lloydminster Steelers, who had their challenges not only on the ice, but didn’t know if they’d even have a franchise next year.

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“That is the nature of the game when you run into a hot goalie or a good defensive team, you have to rely on your defence every night to be good,” said Thibodeau. “You can’t predict that your offence is going to be great every night. We know we got to play better in our end and we have

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All comes down to tournaments by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

The Lloydminster Rohan Rage finished the regular season in third place in the Alberta Minor Midget Hockey League (AMMHL) North Division, the highest the team has finished since 2011-12 — but that doesn’t mean they are ready for the tournament style playoff format. But over the last few weeks, they have been taking steps in the right direction. It’s a shift for many hockey players who are used to the standard best-of series, as an entire season’s worth of hockey all comes down to this weekend in March in hopes the season will continue for another weekend tournament two weeks later. “In a tournament format, if you got a skilled team that doesn’t work hard and you come up against a team that does, that upsets can happen.” said Rage head coach Mike Applegate. “We have a skilled team, our work ethic has improved the last few weeks, but the jury is still out on whether that can be there for five games in three and a half days.” From personal experience, Lloydminster knows that hard working team can run through a tournament and pull off a major upset. Two seasons ago, the Rage finished sixth in the North Division, only to finish with a bronze in the Sutter North Cup final, earning them a spot in the final provincial tournament. There, the Rage continued to upset the field, only for their fairy tale run to come up short, as they lost the SSAC Bulldogs in the bronze medal game to finish fourth in the province. A year later, however, the Rage, who finished seventh in the North Division, improved their standing in both the Sutter North Cup tournament, earning a silver, and again found themselves in the bronze medal game, only this time they came away with a 5-1 victory. It makes this season’s run a different challenge, as Lloydminster is a favourite going

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The Lloydminster Rage enter the North Sutter Cup tournament as the third ranked team, putting them in a challenging pool and needing to finish top three in order to move on to provincial final.

into the North Division tournament, while league wide they finished with the fourth most points. “You are expected to do well and the expectations are there,” said Applegate. “Whereas coming out from down in the bottom, inside your locker room you expect high things, but nobody else does. Everybody now is looking, it’s not just the 19 guys and coaches in the locker room that know you can do it. We are going to need to be able to handle that expectation and draw from that and will ourselves

from that expectation. We have a group of guys that can handle it, we just have to show (up). The tournament format divides the top eight teams in the division into pools. Lloydminster, who finished third, will be joined in a pool with the second seed Sherwood Park Squires, the fifth seed St. Albert Flyers and the seventh seed KC Centennials. It’s a pool that Applegate feels is a lot more competitive that other pool featuring the No. 1, 4, 6 and 8 seeds, a pool historically, the Rage

have had success in. The Rage went a combined, 6-3 verse their pool in the regular season, but in a tournament style format that will see the Rage play three round robin games in three days and a possible semifinal game on Saturday night before the medal games Sunday, any falter could be the difference between playing for the Sutter Cup provincial championship in two weeks, or a quick end to the season. “We’re in a tough pool in a sense the schedule maybe it isn’t as favourable,” said

Applegate. “We haven’t had any cakewalks against any of those three teams, so it’s going to be tough. Every year there is a surprise, but hopefully this year it doesn’t come from our pool.” The Sutter North Cup tournament is being held in Leduc from Mar. 10 to 13. The three medalists from the North will join the gold and silver winners from the South Division, along with the provincial championship host NWCAA Stampeders for the Sutter Cup tournament final in Calgary from Mar. 23 to 27.

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Canola growers invest in research The federal government and three provincial canola grower organizations are jointly funding new agronomic research focused on sustainably and profitably increasing canola production in Canada. “Continued innovation in agronomic practices is a cornerstone to our industry’s Keep it Coming strategic plan,” says Patti Miller, president of the Canola Council of Canada (CCC). “This research investment plays a key role in determining best management practices that will help us achieve our shared vision of a 52 bushel per acre average yield by 2025.” Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay made the funding announcement today. The investment is being made through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriScience Project (ASP) under Growing Forward 2. Over $980,000 in federal funding is being combined with contributions from the Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission and the Alberta Canola Producers Commission for a total investment of $1.9 million over five years. Program management is being provided by the CCC.

The ASP, entitled “In Pursuit of 52 by 2025”, brings together several priority areas in which it was identified that canola research could be enhanced, and would benefit significantly from additional resources, including disease management, stand establishment and pollinator health. The project also addresses crop production concerns that aren’t typically addressed by private industry but play a pivotal role in increasing canola yield and quality, increasing profitability, increasing sustainability and reducing production risk. “Continued support by the federal government and collaboration amongst participants will help us address the key research challenges with focused efforts and minimal duplication – a critical step in maximizing research dollars,” says Miller. Projects being funded under the “In Pursuit of 52 by 2025” ASP include: Characterization of the new strains of the clubroot pathogen in Alberta Identification and genetic mapping of canola for resistance to clubroot pathotype 5X. Understanding the mechanisms for race-specific and non-specific resistance for effective use of cultivar

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Highest crop insurance coverage in program history offered to producers in 2016 Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2016 Crop Insurance Program Saskatchewan producers will have access to the highest coverage in program history as well as expanded options for growing fababeans, Khorasan wheat and forage. “Crop Insurance provides affordable insurance protection for farmers looking to reduce the financial impact of crop losses,” MacAulay said. “The Government of Canada is committed to working with provincial governments to deliver effective Business Risk Management programs that will help farmers in managing risk due to severe market volatility and disaster situations.” “The Crop Insurance Program continues to be a major part of Saskatchewan farmers’ risk protection and is one of the key reasons why agriculture continues to be a driver of the provincial economy,” Stewart said. “Since 2008, when this government completed a review of the Crop Insurance Program, continual improvements have been made to ensure it remains relevant and effective for producers.” The Crop Insurance budget for 2016 is $166 million. On average, coverage levels are increasing to a record $216 per acre, up from $183 per acre in 2015. The improved coverage is a result

of better forecasted crop prices and increased long-term yields. Due to an increase in coverage, the premium per acre is going up slightly to an average of $7.84 per acre from $7.06 in 2015. More enhancements have been introduced for 2016. The insurable area for fababeans has expanded to include the entire province and insurable yields have increased reflecting, the increased production of this crop. Insurance for Khorasan wheat has improved as producers can receive individual coverage for their farm. Previously, coverage for this crop was based on area averages. An Establishment Benefit value of $30 per acre has been added for camelina, in response to the experience growers have gained with this new oilseed crop. In response to industry feedback, the cap on the forage insurance variable and in-season price option has been removed. This will allow for an increase in the market price of forage to be reflected in the claim payments of producers who select those options. This year, producers will have higher forage coverage as insured prices have risen more than 30 per cent and forage establishment coverage has increased from $55 to $70 per acre. Forage insurance proved effective in 2015 as substantial payments were made to producers following a spring frost and dry conditions. Establishment Benefit values are rising for a number of crops in 2016 including soybeans, lentils, barley and Khorasan. The Establishment Benefit feature provided significant support to producers last spring when newly-emerged canola was damaged by frost. More than 2,500 claims were quickly and effectively paid, providing more than $47 million to producers. “One of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers’ goals is to have at least one pulse crop available for every acre of land in the province,” Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Vice-Chair Corey Loessin said. “By

expanding the insurable acres for fababeans, the Crop Insurance Program is helping to manage risk for farmers as we try to expand the acreage of fababeans in Saskatchewan.” “Removing the cap on coverage for forage is a significant step,” Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association Chairman Ryan Beierbach said. “Conditions last spring reminded us how important it is to have effective coverage, especially as forage costs continue to increase. We’re also facing the very real possibility of drought in the coming months. When weather turns against us, we see prices for hay multiply. This change to forage insurance will make the program more meaningful and responsive to cattle producers.” Producers are encouraged to contact their local Crop Insurance office and review their coverage. The range of program features and choices is extensive and the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation wants to ensure producers have the best insurance for their farm. Changes, renewals or new applications for a Crop Insurance contract need to be made by March 31, 2016. Producers who prefer to do their business online are encouraged to use CropConnect where reviewing coverage, options and making selections can be conducted from their computer or mobile device. Detailed program and contract information is available at any local Crop Insurance office, at www.saskcropinsurance.com or by calling 1-888-935-0000. Crop Insurance is a Business Risk Management program supported through Growing Forward 2. Under Crop Insurance, premiums for most programs are shared 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the Government of Canada and 24 per cent by the Government of Saskatchewan. Administrative expenses are fullyfunded by governments, 60 per cent by Canada and 40 per cent by Saskatchewan.

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I am entering my 45th year of employment; three years part-time during high school and 42 as an adult. My principal was quite upset that I didn’t choose to go to university after graduation, but frankly I just couldn’t see myself in a classroom for another four or five years. Over the years I have had the honour of meeting some very good people and being given the opportunity to draw upon their wisdom or to observe how they handle adversity. I have also had my share of less than stellar encounters with individuals, even groups, that make me glad that I don’t have to live their world view on a daily basis. It’s often said that you learn best from your mistakes. That may be true, but if one is willing to listen more than speak, you can often get nuggets of gold where you least expect them. This past Sunday on my way to help celebrate Bob Hougham’s 90th birthday at the Frenchman Butte Hall, I couldn’t help but think of a short but softly spoken lecture he gave me 20-plus years ago. Bob was a volunteer director of a health board I worked for at that time. He had a unique perspective gained from being both a rancher and municipal administrator. This day Bob and I had travelled to meet with chief and council of the Onion Lake Cree Nation in an attempt to solicit their input on a proposed regional health system. Unfortunately, we were advised on arrival that our appointment was to be postponed in favour of a surprise visit to the community from the head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. In non-aboriginal society, this would be equivalent to the premier dropping in for lunch. You don’t say no. So we acknowledged the importance of the

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Custom bungalow in a quiet mature area. Spacious entry, lots of kitchen cabinetry with a large island and dining area. Open floor plan. Master ensuite is very roomy with double sinks and a spacious walk-in closet. Jack and Jill bathroom between the two other main floor bedrooms in addition another 2 piece bathroom on the main floor. Main floor laundry. Basement is fully finished with bar area and large family room. Another 4 piece bathroom and two bedrooms complete this basement. Your Host Krysta Lopaschuk Fully landscaped yard with a large deck, fenced, RV parking and tree house stays Cell: (780) 872 - 4985 with the property. Double attached heated garage. Home is also air conditioned.

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FRED FALKNER Cell: (780) 872-3383

Hardwood, tile, crown molding, custom trim work, gas fireplace, even a decorative border around the stippled ceiling. Lots of room for cooking, and plenty of cupboard space in this kitchen! The yard has mature trees for some shade, and if that’s not enough just turn on the air conditioning. Heated two car garage. There’s even space to park an RV.

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$489,900

A unique floorplan on a very quiet street in the Lakeside subdivision. Home is ready to go with a quick possession. The main floor is very open and of larger size than the average modified bi-level. A large walk-in closet is equipped in the master bedroom along with a large ensuite complete with tile and a jacuzzi tub. Downstairs is all complete with laminate flooring and a Your Host gas fireplace. Good sized backyard that is all landscaped and comes with a Mike Zidar fire pit. RV parking. Heated garage. Appliances are included. Cell: (780) 870 - 2877

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Bungalow backs onto Bud Miller Park. Three bedrooms up 3 down. Open floor plan. Many MLS ALBERTA features: fireplace, jacuzzi, triple55359 heated garage.

$349,777

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Let bold reds feed your passion (NC) Design heats up this season with bold reds to spice up your décor. Rich elegant red is commonly seen in fashion and beauty, and now its various shades have recently become popular with designers. This is why we see more reds, often considered traditional, incorporated into contemporary designs. When it comes to your home, the key is to know

where and how to make the biggest impact. Here are some design trade tips for working with delicious velvety red: • Red creates a dynamic accent wall. • Red is a bold yet luxurious statement for cabinetry or a welcoming front door. • Red is gorgeous in a dining room or bedroom accent wall revealing a feeling of luxury. Create balance in your space when designing

with red: • For a glamorous, redcarpet look be sure to balance with neutrals such as cream, grey and deeper elegant wood tones or even a weathered wood for a relaxed warm family home. • Statement reds work well in a traditional kitchen setting as well as a clean lined modern space. • Red is known as an appetite stimulant and ,since we eat

, as they say, with our eyes, it is often used in restaurants, luxury lounges and bars, where these shades encourage conversation and comfort. When creating a warm spirited space, start with a single focal wall. Consider the red colour. Paint the surrounding walls in a soft grey, taupe or blush tone. Red is a sophisticated colour, which provides a zesty passion for life.

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Redecorate your living room with inspiration from the great outdoors (NC) Now is the time for transformation. The green buds and colourful blooms outdoors provide great inspiration for reviving your indoor space. It’s time to shake off the winter chill, put away the heavy fabrics and dark colours and revitalize your décor with a lighter fresher look. Here are some tips for your spring refresh: Small changes can go a long way. Swapping out cushions and throws provide an instant update. Put away the wool blankets and opt for lighter fabrics in bright cheerful colours. A tired sofa can also be given a facelift with a fresh slip cover. Carry these colours throughout with additional accessories such as small vases and pretty bowls on mantels and side tables. Even bringing in new colourful artwork can make a big difference. Ready for paint? Nothing freshens up a room like a new coat of paint. It’s easy and affordable and makes the greatest impact. You can’t go wrong with a clean and crisp shade of white, which provides a blank canvas to highlight your artwork and colourful accesso-

ries. If you are a little more adventurous, add some colour to your walls. Some spring colours are surprisingly versatile such as soft green, blue and peach shades, which can be quite neutral. If you are really bold, try an accent wall in a bright floral shade of yellow or orange. Bring the outdoors inside. Nothing brightens up a space like fresh cut flowers. You can easily incorporate floral patterns in many fabrics such as cushions, rugs, throws and even wallpaper. Changing your drapery to lighter sheer fabrics lets in the sunlight and allows you to see the greener outdoors. Upgrade electronics. With a lighter look, bulky electronics can be quite an eyesore. You want every piece in the room to fit in seamlessly. Rather than the big old television, look for a thinner sleek design with advanced 4K technology that delivers rich colours. Images that are truer to life and more vibrant will make sure that the showers outdoors are no match for bright images on the screen.

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They prey on the vulnerable Dear Working Wise: I saw an internet ad saying I could make $1,000 a day on the Internet working from home. That sounds too good to be true. Is it? Signed, Wary Dear Wary: A company that pays its staff $1,000 a day to work from home shouldn’t need to advertise. The Internet is filled with work-from-home scams masquerading as real jobs. Top 10 red flags to watch for: 1. Job title, job duties and compensation are vague. 2. Job offer is a spam email or a web-banner advertisement. 3. Unprofessional ad, website, email address, correspondence. 4. Employer is hard to identify, locate or contact by telephone/ email. 5. Employer shows little interest in your qualifications; no job interview. 6. Employer pressures you to buy training/ equipment/software for the job. 7. You are asked to

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MOTOR SCRAPER OPERATOR We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our team as a MOTOR SCRAPER OPERATOR for the upcoming construction season - starting approx. May 1, 2016. Key qualifications include experience with operating a variety of equipment, in particular those for road construction. The position will be for the duration of the road construction season. Key components of the position include: • Operating road construction equipment such as CAT 627G and CAT 627H • Road Construction and building ecperience (min. 3 years) • First Aid and Ground Disturbance tickets an asset A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package is available. We offer a modern well - equipped shop and equipment. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interst of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2016 Applications clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL - MOTTOR SCRAPPER OPERATOR” can be submitted to: Attention: David Brennan, Road Construction Foreman County of Vermilion River 4912 - 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: publicworks@county24.com Fax: 780.846.2985 In east central Alberta at the Alberta- Saskatchewan border you will find the County of Vermilion River, Which is home to 7,905 residents. 7 hamlets, 4 villages and 1 town. The many features, ammenities and oppertunities in our municipality make it “ A sustainable, vibrant and diversified community with oppertunities for all”. Our municipal operations are based out of kitscoty, AB - in the heart of a prosperour agricultural region and thriving engergy indusry built on an innovative entrepeneurial spirit.

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of the money to another account. Soon, you learn the payment they sent you was fake and you’ve lost the money that you wired to them. Work from home email processing scams promise you will get paid for every email you process. All you have to do is pay a registration fee. Once you’ve registered and paid your fee, you will not receive any work and will not be able to contact the company.

Phishing scam “employers” quickly hire you and then ask you for your social insurance number and banking information so they can pay you. Instead, they use the information to steal your identity or your money. March is Fraud Prevention Month. For tips and information on Fraud Prevention Month, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at phonebusters. com. If you want a real job

where you can work from home, you might want to try applying to legitimate employers for traditional jobs you can do from home and then discuss the idea of telecommuting. Te c h n o l o g i c a l advances and potential cost savings are making more companies open to the idea of employees working from home. For home-based business ideas, search the tip sheets on the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) web site at alis.alberta.

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MANSON: Garry Raymond Manson passed away suddenly on January 23, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Garry will be sadly missed by his wife Judy, his mother Jean L. Lewis, his children Shelley Manson (Tracey Robinson) of Lloydminster, Jason Manson (Cora) of Hillmond, Billy-Joe Manson of Marshall (Jacelle Lewin) of Unity and two grandsons: Codey Robinson and Tyro Manson. Garry was predeceased

by his granddaughter Ashley Marie Manson, father Leonard Manson and stepfather Floyd Lewis. Garry’s sense of humor and love of life touched the lives of all who knew him. A celebration of life for Garry was conducted from the Wild Rose Pavilion January 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Paul DuVal officiating. Garry’s last ride was given by his daughter Shelley and very good friend Brian St. Denis, using Garry’s very entrusting team of Fjords (Buffy and Casey). The interment was held at the Lloydminster City Cemetery.

and condolences during this difficult time. Thank you for the flowers, cards, food, phone calls and charitable donations. Thank you to the kitchen staff of the Exhibition Board for the lunch, Ken at Moonlight Photography for the memorial video, Norman Baldwin for the heart felt eulogy, the Maiers family and friends for the music and Reverend Paul DuVal for officiating. We would like to thank Brenda at the Providence Funeral Home in Summerland, B.C. for her guidance and kindness with our sudden loss and for preparing Garry for his final journey home. Also, a special thanks to Brett and staff at McCaw Funeral Service for CARD OF THANKS The family of Garry helping us put the service Manson would like to together. thank everyone for the Thank you overwhelming support

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Great, Gemini. You push, and you push, and you push some more, and you get zero results. A loved one, on the other hand, gets things going with just a few words.

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Contracts from long ago resurface. Get a move on, Cancer. There is no time to waste. A trek across country provides a fresh outlook.

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VIRGO August 23 – September 22

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Questions arise, and you have no choice but to answer them, Libra. You can dodge them no more. A homework assignment proves to be quite the challenge.

SCORPIO October 23 – November 21

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SAGITTARIUS

Vehement Virgo. Just because you’re gung-ho doesn’t mean others are. There are trepidations. Deal with them before you proceed any further.

November 22 – December 21

Prepare yourself, Sagittarius. A loved one is about to send you reeling with an out-of-the-ordinary proposal. Don’t say no until you have read the fine print.

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