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

The idea is simple, and quite a bit of fun. We go out into the community and ask the same question to five random people. Streeters will be a regular thing in the Source , so if you’re approached with a question by our editor, Taylor, play along!

Taylor spent some time at

Bud Miller All Seasons Park this week to talk to people about topless swimming and the Alberta Human Rights legislation that allows those to do so if they chose.

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Taylor Weaver taylor@meridiansource.ca

This week’s question ... topless swimming ...

Since the City of Lloydminster can’t prohibit topless swimming at City-owned facilities, do you think the most plausible solution to keep everyone happy would be to schedule topless swim times?

So, here’s where this streeter turns into a bit of a column as things didn’t go as planned for this week’s question.

For many journalists, approaching a complete stranger to ask them a topical question can be like pulling teeth (just ask Geoff!), but I’ve been having fun with these streeters ... until this week.

So, here’s how it played out.

answers were all the same.

“Yes. Yes, I think having topless swim times at City-owned pools is a plausible solution.” understand and respect that decision.

This a simple answer to a rather loaded question.

This is a very touchy subject and I respect one’s privacy, but I also felt it was important to tell this side of the story.

Staff Writer

Geoff Lee geoff@meridiansource.ca

I asked the above question to roughly 12 different people throughout the week and the

FIRE FROM PAGE 4

Here’s the problem. As soon as I said, “OK, now time for a quick photo of you,” it was a resounding no. People didn’t have a problem sharing their opinions with me or our readers, but having their names and faces attached to that opinion was a problem, and I completely ings in Lloydminster and the only one of log timber construction.

It has been a significant historical build -

Are we nervous to share our opinions for fear of scrutinization (especially on social media?) ing in the city, serving many businesses and functions until it was purchased by City Council in 1961 and

That’s this guy’s best guess ... I’m just glad everyone I talked to on the subject was polite and willing to listen. Maybe next time I’ll try speaking to those in witness protection!