Meridian Source - May 11, 2023

Inclusion breakfast brings in big bucks

ness in our community so people with developmental disabilities don’t go unnoticed,” she said.

“We’re all humans, we’re all the same, and we all deserve opportunities to contribute. We belong as citizens in our community and it’s really crucial there’s an awareness of that.”

Cyberbully victim relates to teens

has seen the opportunities provided to him through the non-profit.

“He’s 19 now and just finished his first year at Lakeland College, being supported, and he’s working at Truck Zone in our community. As a parent, I’ve seen him have opportunities that we all have.”

Words can cut like a knife for the younger generation virtually connected to social media and online devices 24/7.

different things in her life,” said College Park principal, Josie Gordon.

“We all belong, and that’s what this is all about, it’s about belonging, equal opportunities and ensuring people understand we should all be included in typical life experiences.”

That was the message from Cathy Laycock, president of Inclusion Lloydminster, during the organization’s 12th fundraising breakfast, held at the Lloyd Ex last Thursday morning.

This year’s breakfast brought in a total

of $141,000 as well as six new dream makers, something the organization is quite proud of.

“When you see a room like this, filled with almost 400 people, it’s great to see the community support,” said Laycock, noting the breakfast has raised almost $1M over 12 years.

Those in attendance had the opportunity to hear more about who Inclusion Lloydminster is and the services they provide.

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Attendees also had the privilege of hearing numerous success stories from guest speakers who have received support from the organization over the years.

“Hearing those success stories gives me goosebumps,” she said.

“It rejuvenates their hope and their belief that the community does come together and is there to support everyone.

“I’m a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, so this whole event really hits home for me.”

Laycock explained she’s been connected with Inclusion since her son was very little and

Inclusion Canada president and Lloydminster resident, Robin Acton, was also in attendance and couldn’t have been happier with the turnout.

“Lloydminster is an amazing community. They seem to always show up for Inclusion Lloydminster and Inclusion Alberta, and as president of Inclusion Canada, this is where it all starts,” she said.

“We’re a grassroots movement and Lloydminster really demonstrates it’s possible.”

To learn more about Inclusion Lloydminster and how you can help, please visit www.inclusionlloydminster.com

Cyberbullying and body shaming put Madison Cameron into a mental state of selfharm when she was a teen growing up in Lethbridge.

“I had many conflicts as a kid, especially with body image in regards to cyberbullying and kids calling me fat and worthless,” said Cameron during a presentation at College Park School last Thursday.

The 26-year-old youth specialist at the Centre for TraumaInformed Practices was invited to share her social media experiences with middle school students in the Lloydminster Public School Division.

“One of the things that really drew us to Madison was her realness. She is a successful young woman who has experienced lots of

“She acknowledges that social media use for students these days is simply a part of their life. It’s not really an option for us to tell kids ‘don’t use a phone or don’t go on social media.’”

Gordon says Cameron is “a great bridging connection” for students to know how to use it safely.

Cameron’s presentation is called Staying True to Yourself Through Social Media.

“These kids, whether they are using iPhones or apps, it’s always been a part of their world, so oftentimes, they don’t realize how much the devices can impact us on how we feel and what we value,” she said.

Cameron thinks kids are in over their heads trying to emulate what they are seeing on a screen without understanding, nothing on a screen is always as it seems to be.

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Inclusion Lloydminster president, Cathy Laycock, speaks during last Thursday’s fundraising breakfast.

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College Park students get cyberbullying chat

ting to engage and collaborate with youth,” she said.

“I do get to talk to them about staying safe through social media and what that looks like.”

She tells kids one of the important things is being mindful of who they follow online and what they are following.

Cameron says some of the main dilemmas for kids on social media are body shaming, body image issues, kids struggling with identity crises and cyberbullying.

She says all of this makes it harder for kids to have the courage to use their voices.

Cunningham.

“I found the presentation to be quite empowering, just from the aspect she started it off telling us how she struggled as a kid when she was our age,” said the teen.

“I would say she’s inspirational, that she shows you can push through anything.”

Cunningham’s classmate, Sofia Simpson, thought it was really good to hear first-hand from someone who has experienced stuff like cyberbullying on social media.

“She made me feel a lot more confident and how I can also speak out about it,” said Simpson.

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“I can attest to that as a kid who went through social media pressures and would edit my photos and morph my body to look smaller than what it was,” said Cameron.

“I would do things to myself to try to fit the

mold I was seeing on the screen.”

“I bared that weight for such a long time without going to my parents, who were always there. I tell kids all the time, ‘go to your parents or an adult you trust. They are there.’

“I went through a

lot of things and it was difficult.”

Gordon calls her a leader who coaches basketball, is doing research in psychology and has worked with middle school students previously.

“Her energy and her honesty and experience

were real draws to have her here,” said Gordon.

Cameron revealed she is nearly finished her degree in psychology at the University of Phoenix with a concentration on social media and technology.

“Now, I am travelling around Canada and get-

“One thing that’s important to me is making sure I empower all kids to feel empowered they have voices worth hearing,” said Cameron.

She also recommends having a trusting adult they can go to.

Her message hit home with some Grade 9 students like Kaitlyn

Cameron also conducted an evening session at College Park for parents and guardians to find out how youth are feeling emotionally and mentally when using social media and how parents can support conversations at home about that as well.

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Grade 9 College Park students from left, Chloe Minish and Kaitlyn Cunningham pose for a photo with social medial speaker Madison Cameron (centre) along with Sofia Simpson. Cameron spoke to students at several public schools last week and to parents during an evening session at College Park School.

Remembering Jim Hohne

Lloydminster lost a true legend on April 26 with the passing of James Gordon Hohne at the age of 73. He will forever be remembered for his volunteerism, big smile, and infectious laugh.

Jim was also a member of the Meridian Source family where his daughters Deanna and Ashley have worked for years. We will all miss you greatly, Jimmy!

Jim is survived by his four children’s families, Deanna and Kurtis and their children Jensyn, Kamryn, Jayla and Makhi. Carmen and Brent and their children Gavin and Gabby, Barry and Coralee and their daughters, Hudson and Harper, Ashley and Joe and their children Jayce, Kage and Hayes. His sisters Liz Van Metre, Helen Dehr, Maggie Deibert and Linda Parkin. Sister in laws; Laurie and John Boken, Terry Waldorf, Peggy Helboe and Terri-Lee and Don Hiar. His brotherin-law Blain and Sharlene Waldorf. His friend Shirley Eastman and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and “a sh*t load of really good friends,” as his oldest daughter Deanna put it while delivering his eulogy with sister, Ashley, during last Friday’s celebration of life at the Lloyd Ex.

Jim loved hard and was a friend to all, which was very apparent by the 600-plus attendees at last Friday’s service.

“We are going to try to make this short and sweet, as dad wouldn’t want it to carry on and

on ... get on with it, he’d say. There are egg salad sandwiches to eat and beer to drink!” said Deanna at the beginning of the eulogy.

Jim Hohne, “the one and only,” as Ashley put it, was born to Hans and Hedy on May 13, 1949, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was the oldest of six and a proud big brother to Liz, Helen, Maggie, Linda and Frankie.

Jim met the love of his life, Norma Gail Waldorf, at the age of four and the two vowed their love for one another on Aug. 21, 1971.

Jim and Gail lived on the north end of Lloydminster and finished building their family of six on July 1984 with the birth of their youngest, Ashley.

Jim wore many, many hats. He was a son, a father, a husband, a brother, a friend, a bowler, a carpenter, the epitome of Mooseheart, and of course, a grandpa.

Jim was a proud grandpa to 11 grandchildren, Jensyn, Gavin, Kamryn, Jayla, Makhi, Jayce, Hudson, Gabby, Kage, Harper and Hayes who each took a moment to share their fondest moment of grandpa during last Friday’s service.

The kids explained how grandpa was always their biggest supporter and biggest fan, whether it was on the ice or at home.

Even as the day drew near and Jim knew he didn’t have much time left with those he loved, he still made it to as many hockey games and other activities as he could.

Known as Papa

Moose, Jim joined the Loyal Order of the Moose in 1977 and in May 2015 he received their highest honour, the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. He also received the Moose’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.

Jim and his family were also heavily involved in bowling, and if you ask folks around town where they learned to bowl, there’s a good chance they’ll say “Jimmy Hohne.”

“Because of mom and dad’s involvement with

the alley and bowling, us kids will be forever grateful for the connections and friendships that have turned into family and lifelong memories,” said Deanna.

Jim was predeceased by his wife, Gail, his parents Hans and Hedy, his brother Frankie, his mother and father-in-law, Gerry and Pat Waldorf, and brother-in-laws, Ivan Van Metre, Gordon Dehr, Syl Deibert, Greg Parkin, Barry Waldorf and Brian Waldorf.

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Jim Hohne, right, is pictured with his four children, from top left, Barry, Carmen, Ashley and Deanna. Hohne passed away on April 26 at age 73. A pillar in the community, Jim’s celebration of life was held last Friday at the Lloyd Ex and was attended by over 600 people.

Green candidate seeks social justice

The Green Party of Alberta is the party for good in the mind of Tigra-Lee Campbell.

The Lloydminster resident is hooking her election campaign in the Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright riding to the Green’s social justice platform.

She notes the Green

Party believes the key to social justice is the equitable distribution of resources to ensure that all have full personal and social development opportunities.

“I decided to run for the Green Party to be a voice and advocate for those that have kind of fallen through the cracks and to raise awareness and to advocate for the

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need for an increase in the basic necessities of life,” said Campbell.

While the Green Party is known for its environmental advocacy, Campbell says that’s secondary in the current economic time, given the high cost of living.

“Absolutely, there’s an environment portion of my platform, however; I do feel that until we can provide all Albertans with the basic necessities of life, then we can’t even speak to that yet,” she said.

“How is someone who is food insecure or is suffering from a mental illness or a mental crisis supposed to even navigate how to be more environmentally friendly if their basic needs are not being met?”

Campbell sees the provincial election on May 29 as an opportunity to break the twoparty system that votes either the United Conservative Party or the New Democratic Party in power.

“We need a change. We know we need a change. We’ve been doing the same thing and it’s just not working, so why not take that chance and invest

in Albertans and do something different,” she said.

The Greens promote all types of diversity including racial, linguistic, ethnic, sexual, religious and spiritual within the context of individual responsibility toward all people.

The party’s social conscience fits the work Campbell does with the non-profit Lloydminster and Vermilion for Equity Foundation.

“We provide mutual aid and we try to enhance community support. We’re out twice a week providing hot meals and lunches, water, hygiene products, harm reduction and having conversations to house the most vulnerable,” explained Campbell.

She says a lot of those who they help have homes, but may be on social assistance and not able to make ends meet.

Few may understand the plight of the disadvantaged as well as Campbell, who moved to Lloydminster from Edmonton eight years ago to kick her personal addiction to alcohol and meth.

She is now a mother of three and has been

clean and sober for seven years and is not afraid of speaking out for others in the riding.

Campbell says part of recovery is doing service work and giving back to the community.

“I believe I can use my voice to amplify the needs of voices that may be heard, or they get swept under the rug,” she said.

“I have the lived experience to have the understanding about what I’m speaking on and the changes I feel need to be seen.”

Campbell believes crime is the leading issue for voters in the region based on keeping an ear to the ground.

“We have seen, at least for myself, an increase in crime. We hear it all the time in the media. There’s theft, there’s vandalism. I believe it could be prevented,” she said.

Campbell will let her keyboards do the walking in her campaign by posting on social media.

“I plan to pretty much just use my social media platforms and do onthe-ground work in the community and lead by example and doing the work that I do with the non-profit,” she said.

Patey acts out for Lloyd funders

Actor Scott Patey, a former Lloydminster resident, is making a dramatic impact on local fundraising these days.

The Vancouver-based actor was invited to the city by his friend and Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) drama teacher, Simon Stang, for multiple funders and causes.

Patey showed up at

Rotary on May 2 and will wrap up his visit with a small acting part in the production of Clue, a murder mystery dinner theatre presentation at the Legacy Centre May 12-14.

The play, directed by Stang, is a major fundraiser for the centre.

“We figured if he was in town we might as well put him to work. We’ve got a whole bunch of trivia nights and fundraisers,” said Stang at

LCHS last Wednesday.

Patey spoke about his whirlwind tour while helping Stang teach an improv workshop to Grade 10 and 11 drama students at LCHS.

“If we count the production of Clue, which will be three shows next weekend, it would be a total of an improv show, Lobsterfest, and the trivia night at Original Joe’s. That’s six,” said Patey.

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Wainwright trucker honks for votes

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Matt Powell is politically untethered.

The 44-year-old long-time Wainwright resident and trucker is running as an independent candidate in the Alberta provincial election on May 29.

“As an independent, I can speak freely, sharing the concerns of the people I will represent,” states Powell on his campaign profile.

He dropped by the Meridian Source on Monday to introduce himself and fully explain what he offers the electorate as an independent in the Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright riding.

Powell and his wife are raising three children in Wainwright where he owns Strong Boy Trucking Inc., providing winch truck ser -

vices with a pilot car in Alberta, Saskatchewan and beyond.

“Mostly it’s rig moving and heavy equipment,” he said.

“It is an over-extension of the abilities that a municipality or a town should have access to,” said Powell, citing bylaws about land rights, as an example.

“They’ll have the ability to restrict anything you want to do on your own property and they’ll have more say than you for anything else you want to try to do in the community,” he said.

He says what motivated him to seek election started over concerns about bylaws that were happening around Wainwright and have spread across Alberta.

Powell fears there’s a growing overreach of government powers in municipalities made possible through practices written into the Municipal Government Act.

Powell says when you need to get a permit to plant a tree, you may need an environmental assessment depending on the location, and pay a professional to do it.

“It’s just getting ridiculous, the level of powers they are getting,” said Powell.

He says the electorate is also irked to see the government create a revenue source from it when we already pay

enough in taxes.

“There’s a lot of interest in the issue because we don’t want any more laws,” said Powell.

“We have people right now running around breaking into houses, drug abuse problems; we have a lot of crime.”

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source Wainwright oilfield trucker, Matthew (Matt) Powell, is running as an independent in the Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright riding in the upcoming Alberta general election on May 29.

As an independent, I can speak freely, sharing the concerns of the people I will represent.

Powell campaigns on bylaw overreach

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Powell wants to know why the province is wasting resources penalizing law-abiding citizens on bylaws while criminals go about their business with impunity.

He also says every riding in Alberta needs someone who is going to speak out for them.

“We are seeing a lot of motions they push forward with the United Conservative Party that aren’t necessarily conservative in value,” he added.

He doesn’t want to hitch his wagon to any party fearing they are too restrictive.

“Basically, once you’re elected into a major party, they have a set level of direction, so you can’t represent your people. You have

to stay within their bounds,” said Powell.

He found that out a few years after talking with the former Freedom Conservative Party about running as a candidate.

His current campaign strategy is just to let people know they will get full representation from him if elected to the Legislature.

“The people I am beholden to are the people that elect me,” said Powell.

“It doesn’t matter what party you are with, my office is open to everybody. It isn’t about me, it isn’t about a specific group of people; it’s about everybody within this area.”

Powell says being an independent is tough since Elections Alberta won’t allow indepen -

dents to announce they are officially running until the Writ drops.

“You can’t put signs up, because mine don’t even come in until today,” said Powell.

“It looks like I am coming in on the last seat, when in all reality, I was the first one to register.”

Powell says getting name recognition with media interviews is his best bet given the short campaign and his job.

“I am somewhat busy right now trying to keep my truck running. With spring break-up ending, I am ready to go out,” he said.

“I accepted the invitations and helped create them.”

Patey was invited to LCHS to prepare some Drama 30 students for the Last Laugh Improv Show, held last Thursday night at the Baron’s Court Theatre.

That was a fundraiser to keep the theatre program going.

Patey was also hoping to win some students over to the idea of making a career in acting like he has during his improv workshop.

“I always tell them, I was a student living in Lloydminster and wanted to access drama classes,” he said.

“I loved when someone came from out of town and made this for a living. It made it seem possible and achievable.”

Patey says even if they don’t want to do this professionally, it’s communication skills, and listening skills that are important for what everyone needs in life for across-the-board careers.

“Today’s a lot of improv stuff. A lot of listening skills, a lot of communication skills. Getting them out of their shells. I kind of adapt as I go,” he said.

Acting as a profession may not be in the cards for Emry Marchand in Grade 11, but it could be a side hustle of sorts.

“I plan to go into plastic surgery, but I’d love to do acting on the side. Performance-wise, it’s a wonderful outlet. I just love the idea of being able to play pretend as I get older,” she said.

The teen says she has performed in many plays, including the Freaky Friday musical and some One-Act Festivals.

She says what she learned from the workshop is keeping up the energy.

“Keeping your energy levels there, keeping the flow and not blocking,” is how she put it.

As for Patey and Stang, she said, “They’ve definitely prepared us to this point to perform.”

Stang says it’s really good to work with an old friend, an old colleague.

“It’s really good to see him come in and inspire the younger generation of people who may want to be actors or just do this for fun,” he said.

“He just brings a new energy and perspective coming from someone who’s been doing this all his life. It’s super exciting.”

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source Vanouver-based actor Scott Patey is making an extended visit to Lloyd this month to help with fundraisers. He is pictured running an improv workshop for Grade 10 and 11 drama students at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School last week.

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This year will be the first time in my life I won’t have a mother to celebrate when Mother’s Day rolls around on May 14. I will still be thanking her though, for everything she did for me and my sister.

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My mom died on April 5 this year at the age of 99, since she couldn’t swallow food anymore.

She would have turned 100 on May 10.

She died in a nursing home where I hated her to be, but unfortunately in her early 80s, she began to have short-

My sister and I had her assessed with the outcome being she could no longer live on her own safely. Years before, through no fault of her own, she suddenly became mentally ill when I was just seven and the impact was devastating on me and my sister. It was like the body snatchers had come to our house.

She was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic and was frequently hospitalized. She heard and saw things that weren’t there

Despite that, she was always there for us kids and she used to read wonderful stories to me every night before I went to bed and helped me with my homework.

She always bought us presents for our birthdays and Christmas and cooked a roast beef dinner almost every Sunday night when we lived in Ottawa in the 1950s. She also made great brownies that I swear I can still taste today.

I can’t ever remember her saying a bad word about anybody or anything and she took everyone for who they were.

I am glad she is not

Letters to the editor ...

Dear Editor: During the UCP’s four years in power, they have made it abundantly clear they are in favour of replacing the RCMP with some sort of provincial police force and are also in favour of withdrawing Alberta from the Canada Pension Plan. These policies are very concerning to a large

Dear Editor: There is a very important election coming up in Alberta – one that will determine the direction and future of our public health care system, the public school system,

number of Albertans.

Premier Danielle Smith recently announced she will not discuss these issues during the election campaign but instead, the government will deal with them after the election.

These statements were made on Global TV’s morning show on May 5 and have been reported in both the Edmonton Sun and

the RCMP, and the Canada Pension Plan. We must be prepared to defend these foundational elements of our society and not let corporate greed and private interests take over.

It is disappointing

in that nursing home anymore, even though she was well cared for there. Like me, she valued her independence. In the years before moving to the nursing home, she began to write stories and poems hoping to get them published.

Many of them revealed how terribly lonely she felt after my father divorced her because of her illness. They bring tears to my eyes.

As long as I’m alive, she will continue to bring comfort to me in a way that only moms can do for their kids. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms. They do so much for us all.

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Clearly, Smith is afraid that an open discussion of these issues would not benefit the UCP.

You should vote as you please on May 29, but you should be aware that a vote for the UCP is a vote to replace the RCMP and to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan.

Thank

to hear it said that “my vote doesn’t count” when we know for a fact that every vote will count toward making a difference in this tightly contested race.

In the words of Alice Walker: The most com -

you, Wayne Arnold

mon way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. For the future of Alberta and generations to come, please make sure to vote.

Jan Scott

Keep kids safe during lawn mower season

Dear Editor: When I was two years old, I ran into the path of a riding lawn mower and lost my right leg below the knee.

It all happened so fast: one moment I was playing outside, and the next I was too close to the mower.

Having grown up as part of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, I am

now committed to spreading the Association’s PLAYSAFE message.

With lawn-cutting season upon us, I want everyone to know that kids should not ride, operate or play near lawnmowers.

Though I’ve learned to accept and appreciate who I am today, I want to use my experience to help prevent others from going through what I did. File Photo

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Dunn lays down election cards

Darrell Dunn is keeping his eyes on the prize running for the Alberta Party in the provincial election.

The Lloydminster resident says electing him and the party in the Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright riding on May 29 will end what he calls the dysfunctional two-party system in Alberta.

He says he joined the party two and a half years ago frustrated by an entrenched left-wing and right-wing political system with no room in the middle for constructive compromise.

“Subsequent events have proven the pervasive dysfunction of our two-party reality to be good for the party leaders, but disastrous for the people of this province,” said Dunn.

He says the basic structure of our system of elected government was designed for MLAs to act in their role as the voice of the people who elected them—noting that no longer happens.

“With the growth and evolution of the party system, the focus has shifted from the contribution of MLAs to a cult of leadership,” said Dunn.

He says that means

the party leader declares what is going to happen; what is expected from each ministry; what their MLAs will say in question period and finally, how those MLAs will vote.

“That is not the Alberta Party,” said Dunn, who says the role of an MLA is to represent the riding and raise your voice in committee, in meetings and in the Legislature for your constituency.

It’s no wonder representation is top of mind campaigning on health care, seniors issues, education, affordability, infrastructure, eco -

nomic growth and development and for this constituency, in particular the relationship with Municipal Affairs.

“With all of the downloading of costs to the municipalities against what the riding provides in GDP and taxes, the issue of fairness needs to be considered,” said Dunn.

“We need serious advocating for the riding overall, regardless of who is in the aisles.”

Dunn says he was initiated into prairie politics when he was a kid and his dad introduced him to the then-premier of Saskatchewan.

Learning about “citizenship” was done around our kitchen table and the prevailing attitude was, if you’re not involved, then you don’t get to complain.

Dunn has lived in Lloydminster with his wife for the past 15 years and puts beans on the table with his legal issue consultancy, D.W. Dunn Legal Solutions.

The business includes private investigations, small claims agency work, legal documentation, and notary and commissioning work.

Dunn’s community involvement spans the Snowflake House Respite Foundation,

Chamber election forum in the works

general election, to be held on May 29.

The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce is planning to host an all-candidates forum in advance of the Alberta

“We’re just in the midst of planning it, but it is scheduled for May 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at

the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds in the Bexson Construction Prairie Room,” said chamber executive director Teri-Lynn MacKie on Tuesday

morning.

Currently, five candidates are running in the Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright according to Elections Alberta.

They are Tigra-Lee Campbell, Green Party; Darrell Dunn, Alberta Party; Dawn Flaata, New Democratic Party; Garth Rowswell, United Conservative Party and

the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society and a run for City Council in 2020.

He’s the current corporate secretary of the Alberta Party and a former party vice president.

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Matthew Powell, Independent.

More details about the forum will be made public soon, including the name of the moderator.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Square Dancing Introduction

NEW LOCATION!

Intro to square dancing will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City Church, 511549 Street. Walk to the beat of music by following simple instructions from the caller. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear whatever is comfortable. First evening is FREE!

Bingo at the Moose

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To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147

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

Bowl for a Buzz

The 2nd Annual Bowl for a Buzz Scotch Doubles Glow Bowling Tournament is being held on May 13 at Lloyd Lanes Bowling Alley at 7 p.m. The cost is $60/ team *only 48 teams being accepted* All ages and abilities wel -

come! To register, call Amy at 780-214-2549.

Registration deadline is May 5. Payment to be made via e-transfer upon registration. All proceeds go to the Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament.

The Stampeders at the Vic Juba Canadian rock trio, The Stampeders, hit the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on May 14 for a 7:30 p.m. show to help celebrate 50 years as a

band. Tickets are available at the Vic Juba box office and are $83.

Mother’s Day Dinner

Treat your mom to the ultimate gift this Mother’s Day with a delicious dinner buffet at Rolling Green Fairways while listing to live acoustic music by local artist Brianne Gammond. Reservations are required, so book your spot now to make this day unforgettable for the special woman in your life! Call 780-872-1660 or email info@rollinggreen.ca to book your reservation today.

Moose Breakfast

The Moose Lodge, located at 5213 - 57 Street, is hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast on May 14 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Adults are $13 per plate, kids 6-12 are $5, under 5 is free. Come out and treat mom to a great breakfast!

Strategies for Managing High Blood Pressure

The Sask. Health Authority is hosting a Strategies for Managing High Blood Pressure class on May 23 from 9-11 a.m. in the Prairie North Plaza’s Suite 109. To register, please call 306-8206262. This class is free.

Moose Lodge Rummage Sale

The Moose Lodge, located at 5213 57 St., is hosting a garage/rummage sale on May 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and May 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tables are $20 ($10 for Moose mem -

bers in good standing. For more info and table rentals, contact Susan at 780-872-1871.

Spring Rev Up Car Show

The Lloydminster Motor Club is pleased to present its Spring Rev Up Car Show, which is scheduled for May 28 at the Lloydminster Exhibition by the Nissan Hall. It’s the club’s season opener and the event will include food on the go, music, and as always, a wide variety of cars, truck, bikes, and more! The show is scheduled from noon until 5 p.m.

Diabetes Education Class

The Sask Health Authority is hosting An Introduction to the Basics, a Diabetes education class, on June 5 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Klinger Conference Room of the Priaire North Plaza. To register, please call 306-820-4887.

120th Anniversary Celebration

The Friends of the Lloydminster Regional Archives is pleased to present the 120th anniversary celebration of Lloydminster. The celebration is being held on June 7 at the Legacy Centre, 5101-46 St. View the old photo collection and reminisce at 11 a.m. followed by luncheon and entertainment at noon. Cost is $20/person. To purchase tickets, contact Shirley Aston at 639536-0719 or Lynne Smith at 780-872-4184 or Carrie Pollard at the Legacy Centre.

Senior’s AGM

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

She Shed Raffle Returns!

The She Shed Raffle at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 is back! Support the Lloydminster Legion by getting your tickets for the She Shed Raffle! The grand prize is a shed valued at over $11,000 or $5,000 in cash! Get your tickets today to be in for the early bird draw. Tickets are $10 each and available at Cliff Rose for Clothes, Midway Towing or any Legion member. Grand prize draw is July 1!

LETTER FROM PAGE 10

Please make sure children are always at a safe distance from lawnmowers. And don’t underestimate the importance of safety when operating any machinery. I urge you to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and those around you.

If you would like to learn more about how to play safely and hear stories from other young amputees like me who have lost limbs in accidents, visit waramps.ca/playsafe.

- Jarod Murray, 21

LFS joins fight against wildfires

Lloydminster Fire Services has joined the fight against Alberta wildfires and deployed to the County of Grand Prairie at the request of the Government of Alberta. The team departed Lloydminster on Sunday and the deployment will last approximately one week.

“The City of Lloydminster recognizes the gravity of the situation and Is committed to providing resources to battle the Alberta wildfires. Our province’s firefighters, first responders and volunteers are working tirelessly to contain the flames and keep our communities safe,” said

Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “We must work together to overcome this challenge, and I am confident that with our collective efforts, we will emerge stronger and more resilient.”

The department deployed four members and a chief officer along with a pump truck and command vehicle to assist in the provincial firefighting efforts.

“The Lloydminster Fire Services continues

to maintain an appropriate level of resources to protect the Lloydminster community,” said Leigh Sawicki, Fire Chief, Lloydminster Fire Services.

“We have a dedicated team and support staff working around the clock to ensure we’re well-prepared to provide the high standard of emergency response the community expects.”

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Dunn’s resume includes careers in agriculture and law enforcement, and he’s been an elected official, bureaucrat, consultant and advo -

cate with an education background in law, political science, history and economics.

“Our family is grown and away and my wife and I spend a great deal of our time active

in the community and surrounding area,” said Dunn.

“I would love the challenge of representing the constituency and its people in Edmonton.”

Firefighters pull serious weight at Fox run

The recently-released fundraising results from the 2022 Terry Fox Run had social media buzzing last week as the Lloydminster Firefighters team was among the top 10 fundraising teams in the Manitoba/Saskatchewan region, helping the Border City finish fourth overall in the province.

Members of the Lloydminster Fire Services raised a total of $1,675 during last September’s run, which helped bring Lloyd’s overall total to $11,554. Prince Albert finished third with $17,933, Regina second

As of Monday, there are 100 active wildfires in Alberta. There have been 405 reported wildfires in 2023. For more infor -

with $29,257 and Saskatoon finished first by raising $30,446.

For members of the Lloydminster Fire Fighters Association, the fight against cancer is home that hits close to home.

“You don’t have to look far to find someone who’s affected by cancer and this cause is one that hits all-tooclose to home for firefighters as cancer is the leading cause of death amongst firefighters in North America,” said Captain Brad Martin on behalf of the Lloydminster Fire Fighter’s Association.

“Medical evidence actually shows fire -

mation, view the Alberta Wildfire Dashboard.

To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in

fighters have four times the risk of cancers compared to the general population.

“When we’re out fighting house fires, when those fires are burning, it’s a toxic soup of chemicals from plastics and synthetics, so we’re really proud to be able to participate and show our support for the Terry Fox Run.”

Lloydminster can also brag about having the second-highest donation percentage increase in 2022 with a whopping 171 per cent increase. The Border City was beaten out by Coronach, Sask., which saw a 173 per cent increase; so close!

Alberta, call 310-FIRE (3473) or 911 when it is safe to do so. Information from the public is crucial to the effectiveness of wildfire response efforts.

LFS FROM PAGE 13

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Election top of mind for seniors

The Alberta general election is throwing a wrench into the agenda of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society.

A planned meeting of the Long Term Spaces in Lloydminster Working Group has been put off until September at the advice of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) due to the election on May 29.

“Hopefully (by then) they will have their changes made and people in place and we will be able to get going on discussing more spaces in Lloydminster,” said Seniors Care Society president Graham Brown at Tuesday’s meeting.

AHS and SHA have identified the need

for 60 long-term care spaces in the area by 2025 and another 126 spaces by 2033.

Brown added the rollout of Connect Care by AHS in our health zone, completed on May 6, is part of the problem in them not having the time to

meet with the seniors’ group.

Connect Care supports standardized care across AHS and enables all health records from AHS and its subsidiaries and partners to be accessed through one system.

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GEOFF LEE WRITER

Geoff Lee Meridian Source Leslie Lorenz, director of operations for Lloydminster Region Housing Group, spoke about resident surveys at the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Senior Care Society on Tuesday.

is your potential, magnificent is your future’

Limitless Athletics celebrates new ownership, more permanent home

The sky is the limit for Border City cheerleaders as Limitless Athletics opened the doors to its new facility.

Previously known as Flight Athletics, the cheer club was recently purchased by local business owner and personal trainer Kandal Leonard and is located at 6643 63 St. Close, Lloydminster, Alta.

With the new ownership came a name change, and Leonard thought it was only fitting to stick to the brand she’s been using for 20 years.

“My personal training business was called Limitless Fitness and Nutrition and I picked that when I first started 20 years ago because I

truly believe everything we can do as humans is limitless,” she said on Saturday morning after popping some champagne to celebrate the occasion.

“We just need to believe in ourselves and have the right circle, and I really wanted to transfer that to this.”

Leonard initially got into cheer when her first daughter turned five and gave the sport a try.

“We started with Cheer Legacy when it opened, then they closed, then the Cheer Force Jets took over and changed their name to Flight Athletics, and now it’s Limitless Athletics, to stay. We are not changing, we’re not going anywhere, we’re rooted in this commu -

nity,” she said. “I’ve lived here for 20 years, I have my other business, Supplement King in town, my children were born here, they’re going to school here, we aren’t going anywhere, so this club is here to stay.”

Limitless Athletics offers recreational tumbling, ninja classes and cheer and prep classes for novice and elite.

The club also does flyer training, strength training, group training and personal training for all ages from three and up.

Aside from now being the owner of a cheer club, Leonard and the team of coaches at Limitless are really looking forward to utilizing their new space.

“We have a 10,000 sq. ft. building, which gives

us 2,500 sq. ft. for our parents and athletes to relax in,” she said. “We also have a 7,500 sq. ft. gym, we have a full competition floor, a 32-foot

tumbling track, mirrors for the kids to practise their dance with, we have custom-made tumbling equipment that’s being shipped to us now.

It’s new, it’s clean, and it’s bright, and I really believe it has a welcoming feel when you come in.”

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‘Limitless

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Coach Bailey Roberts and coach Austin Wadden help Limitless Athletics’ new owner, coach Kandal Leonard (right), pop the champagne on Saturday morning as the cheer club celebrated its new space and owner.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Three cheers for Limitless Athletics

FROM PAGE 19

Bailey Roberts, a Level 6 cheer coach with roughly 12 years of experience as well as the club’s director, is greatly looking forward to being able to offer more to athletes in this new space.

“The new space is so clean, organized, and it’s a big upgrade, which we’re very excited about. There’s going to be new equipment in the gym area and a little more floor space, which is also very nice,” she said.

“At the end of the day, it’s all about the athletes and what they want. We’re just excited to be able to support them as

best as possible.”

Austin Wadden, a Level 3 coach who recently made the switch to Limitless Athletics from Explosion Gymnastics, is hoping cheerleading will help get kids out of their shells, as it did for him.

“In 2006 I watched my cousin train for an entire season and that’s how I got started,” he said. “I loved the way that it looked, I loved the energy from everybody, and myself, I was more of an introvert and didn’t do a whole lot, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was a way I could get out of my shell.”

Wadden moved to

Lloydminster from Nova Scotia in 2021 to pursue a career in full-time coaching and is excited for the new adventure at Limitless.

“I love the atmosphere and I love the coaching team here,” he said. “We have a wide range of things that go on here. There’s so much to offer and there’s something for everybody.”

Looking at cheerleading as a whole in the Border City, Leonard explained the sport is growing fast with no end in sight.

“When we first started when Cheer Legacy opened, there were probably 40-50 kids in

it, and at the end of the season last year, we had between 150-170 athletes registered in the gym for different activities,” she said.

Leonard is also excited about the summer class schedule at the gym.

“We’re offering our summer class pass, which gives you unlimited access to the gym from 4-8:30 p.m. and has different classes like flyer training, tumbler training ... pretty much anything to do with cheerleading. Also, from May 8 to Aug. 25, we have pre-school summer camps as well as tryouts for cheerleading from June 6-8.”

Barons badminton heading to provincials

It’s been a wild ride for Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) Barons badminton as six of their athletes prepare to compete at provincials this weekend in Unity, Sask.

A strong showing at districts, held in Paradise Hill on April 29, had 14 or the Barons’ 16 players qualify for regionals, also held in Unity on May 6.

Despite some tough

competition at regionals, the Barons were able to push through and are proud to be sending six athletes back to Unity for this weekend’s provincials.

“We have three Grade 12s, two Grade 11s and one Grade 10, so it was a smattering of age groups,” said coach Diane Gow.

“Congratulations to all the players moving forward and a big thank you to our parent support, nothing moves without you.”

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Frenchman Butte buzzing with activity

I realize it has been some time since I wrote anything.

The hot, dry weather and never-ending wind have been of great concern to farmers and ranchers alike. Grain farmers have started their field work, with several starting to seed.

Ranchers are anxiously hoping to see some grass grow so they can move their cattle to pasture.

April has been a busy one for many in our area. Most of our neighbours and ourselves are still busy with our cows and calves, finishing with calving and starting with branding season.

Most weekends from

now till the end of June will be filled with brandings at all the neighbours, spending the day helping with branding, vaccinations and supper preparation is part of the tradition.

It is a good way to catch up with your neighbours and spend some time socializing with everyone you haven’t seen for most of the winter.

On April 15, the Fort Pitt ACW put on their annual spring potluck and card tournament at the Fort Pitt Hall. Approximately 35 people attended the event bringing many delicious dishes, salads and desserts for everyone to enjoy.

There was a bake table for anyone who wanted to buy some of

the wonderful baked goods donated by the residents. Following supper there was a whist tournament which was enjoyed by all. Prizes went out to the winners of the high and low scores. It was a great evening of socializing put on by a very small group of women with the help of many others in the area.

The Frenchman Butte Museum had its annual general meeting on April 27. The museum will be opening from May 20-22 and every weekend thereafter until July 1.

From July 1 until Sept. 4, they will be open daily. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guided tours of all the exhibits, lunch at the tea house and mini golf are just

some of the attractions. The museum’s annual festival is on Aug. 13 this year. Come enjoy the parade, live entertainment, visit all the exhibits, a roast beef supper and homemade pie and ice

cream. If you are looking for a place to volunteer, they would love to have your help.

The Paradise Hill 4H multi-club will be having its annual achievement day on Sunday, May 21 at the Fort Pitt

Hall. The beef club show starts at 9 a.m. with the light horse club to follow. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy a day with all the club members and their families.

SHELLY HANNIS-SIM

Frenchman Butte News and Views

FROM PAGE 21

The Fort Pitt 4H club will be holding its achievement day on May 22 at Fort Pitt Hall. This club is a small group of solely beef members. It starts at 3 p.m. with supper in the hall at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Riverview Community Church will be having its Grand Opening of its new sanctuary at the church on May 20 and 21.

They are having a roast beef supper on Saturday at 5:30 pm. They are requesting RSVPs for the supper to be in by May 15.

A dedication service will be held on May 21 at 11 a.m. Please check their Facebook page or speak to one of the church members for more details.

As I mentioned before, the dry conditions have made the area extremely vulnerable to wildfires.

Several large fires have been burning

recently on the Onion Lake Cree Nation, causing several people to lose their homes. Speaking with the Paradise Hill Fire Department, they have been working round the clock dealing with fires all over the RM of Frenchman Butte. The RM recently put a Level 2 Fire Ban in place.

If you are ever wanting to volunteer your time to a worthy cause, the Paradise Hill Fire Department is always looking for new recruits. They are a small but dedicated group of men, and their service is invaluable during these

kinds of conditions.

I may not get another article in before Mother’s Day. I wish all the mothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, and soon-to-be mothers a wonderful day with those you love.

I especially wish all the women who have loved and lost an extra special day.

Whether you have lost a child or lost your mother, Mother’s Day can be a difficult day. Hold your memories close and spend your day with those who are present. That is what we are here for. Happy Mother’s Day!

Photo by Shelly Hannis-Sim

A new path

We were in St. Albert this weekend picking up a used ATV for the farm.

The owner had bought it four years ago so he could access remote gas installations in the foothills of NW Alberta under contract with a land management company working on behalf of First Nations communities.

Along came Covid and with it, a downturn in demand for petroleum, resulting in him losing a job he had really enjoyed. Consequently, there was no need for the quad, and it was parked in the corner of his garage until he decided to turn it into cash to support his family of four.

This wasn’t a toy, purchased for recreation. It was a piece of equipment which allowed him to earn a living.

Like so many other people employed in the energy sector, he hung on for a while hoping things would turn around.

They didn’t, but luckily for him, he could fall back on a previous career as a finishing carpenter, finding project work from time to time in the Edmonton area.

It wasn’t really what he wanted to do, especially after taking two years of advanced education in environmental sciences to make the leap into the energy sector.

There are literally thousands of hardworking westerners who share his feelings and could tell a similar story of dashed life plans.

Certainly, here in the midwest where it has touched so many families, including my own. We are blessed to sit on resources the world wants and needs, but the production and sale of which is discouraged by our federal government in blind pursuit of being recognized for leadership on “green” policies.

The cynic in me says we continue to be treated as a colony by eastern power brokers with so many examples of this blatant exercise of master/servant dominance going back to Confederation, and yet, we who live in Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to allow it to happen.

I guess it is like every abuse situation, it is sometimes easier to acquiesce than to seek a new path.

These past few years I think the manipulation of our economy is being driven by international interests, who see the riches we have in western Canada as ripe for the picking by anyone with sufficient cash to invest.

As always, “follow the money,” and you will see who really is calling the dance. It certainly isn’t you or me.

I believe the time has come for our two provinces to come together as a unique western society, fully including our indigenous neighbours, and develop a pathway to the future. There, I have said it. We can’t get new results with old behaviour. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation. Comments on this article are welcome either by emailing vernmcclelland@remax.net or calling 306-821-0611.

MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

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Cenovus waits out Alberta wildfires

GEOFF LEE WRITER

Cenovus Energy has shut down a number of its producing conventional operations and de-activated processing plants as a safety precaution in parts of northern Alberta threatened by wildfires.

The company noted in an update on May 8, it isn’t aware of any significant damage to date and will resume operations as soon as it’s safe and permitted to do so.

Cenovus kicked off precautionary measures on May 4, two days before the Government

of Alberta declared a state of emergency. Several communities in the north-central region remain under evacuation orders.

Approximately 85,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) of production, primarily dry gas, has been impacted in the company’s Rainbow Lake, Kaybob-Edson, Elmworth-Wapiti and Clearwater operating areas.

The overall wildfire situation is being closely monitored and the company’s other assets, including its oil

sands assets and Lloydminster complex, have not been impacted, said the update.

A partial fire ban by the RM of Wilton was still in effect earlier this week.

Cenovus’s annual guidance range for 2023 is between 790,000 boe/d and 810,000 boe/d.

The company is maintaining that guidance range and will continue to assess the duration of the production impact from the fires.

Cenovus says it is grateful for the efforts

of its teams who have worked tirelessly to keep the company’s

people and assets safe, as well as the support of provincial emergency

management teams and firefighters to keep our communities safe.

The system is now in place in many of the acute care and continuing care sites and addiction and mental health sites in the Central Zone covering the Lloydminster region.

Brown says the election does allow seniors to present questions at an upcoming all-candidates forum in Lloydminster on May 24.

“One of our concerns is what has changed especially in the last four years as far as seniors care and to the candidates what were they planning on doing to make seniors care better in Lloydminster

in the coming years,” said Brown.

“Some candidates are aware of some issues and some aren’t. We need to find the ones that are.”

The Seniors Care Society has a lot on its plate including working with the Lloydminster Region Housing Group that operates seniors social housing in assisting resident councils with fire drills and identifying needs like better lighting in parking lots.

“We’ve been working quite closely with the group and we look forward to moving a couple of projects ahead there,” said Brown who

noted capital projects are in limbo due to the election.

“It seems to have put everything on hold,” he said.

“We’ll be hearing from the Lloydminster Housing Authority next week and finding out if there’s any particular things that need some attention there.”

Brown is also prepared to lead the Seniors Care Society annual general meeting at the Legacy Centre on June 12

“We’ll be able to report to the public what we’ve been doing for the last year,” he said.

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Sask committed to supporting local businesses

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The Government of Saskatchewan continues its dedication to local businesses with the renewal of BizPaL.

The online system simplifies the process of starting a business, including accessing business permits, licence service, reduces time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.

“Saskatchewan businesses continue to play a vital role in making this province one of the best places in the world to live and work,” said Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison.

“Our province has a strong history of entrepreneurial spirit and our government is committed to providing the right resources to make Saskatchewan businesses succeed.”

BizPaL has been operational in Saskatchewan since 2007.

As a result of the program, businesses experience a decrease in regulatory burden, spending less time and resources on identifying and complying with necessary information requirements.

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ness owners in the province with around 250 users visiting the Saskatchewan BizPaL site each month.

Additionally, approximately 11 per cent of the visits are from users outside Saskatchewan and Canada, indicating that people from other parts of the world are using the site to investigate the possibility of

starting a business in the province.

The five-year renewal agreement includes an investment of $38,310 per year to enhance and maintain the BizPaL online system.

The renewal of BizPaL ties into Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan goal of growing small businesses and reducing government red tape.

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Uncle Bob, a quiet, gentle, soul, left us for his heavenly home April 16, 2023, just a few days short of his 78th birthday.

Bob was born April 28, 1945, in Saskatoon, SK. Not long after, he was adopted by Bill and Kay Cardiff and was raised in Lloydminster. In high school, he met the love of his life, Colleen Strickert. They were married on February 19, 1966. Bob and Colleen lived many places, including Sherwood Park, Bellview, ON., and Kelowna,

B.C., finally settling in Strathmore, AB, in 2007. They raised two sons, Brent and Jason.

Bob became a Christian in 1976. He took his faith very seriously and was baptized shortly after. He became involved with the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship as a speaker and president of his chapter.

Bob was quite athletic. He excelled in swimming and was an instructor in the Red Cross swimming program. He also played and coached hockey, being named Coach of the Year four times in minor hockey.

Bob became a master electrician. He continued his education in the fields of business administration, business law, cost accounting, project management, marketing, stress-management, grief counselling, and tourism. He had jobs in Edmonton, Edson, Lloydminster, Kingston, Toronto, Kelowna, and Calgary. He

worked as an electrician and became a project estimator responsible for preparing and submitting proposals for major plants and projects in the Oil Sands. He also looked after all electrical permitting and inspections. Project values were in the billions of dollars.

Some of Bob’s volunteer work included funeral services director, palliative care helper, suicide help line worker, and radio auction host.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Kay Cardiff; his wife Colleen; sons Brent and Jason; nephews Lester Bruck and Marvin Johnson; nieces Elaine Johnson and Sharon Brown; and all of his in-laws except for his sister-in-law Vivian Bruck.

He is survived by his nieces Barbara Gustafson, Brenda Schultz, Darlene Friedel, Gloria Svendsen, and Sylvia Ramquist; and nephews Doug Graham, Roy Johnson, and Bob Johnson; and many great nieces and

nephews.

Bob started having health issues in 2020 that led to him losing his ability to manage on his own. A wonderful care home was found for him that allowed him to keep his beloved dog, Darla. We are very grateful for caregiver Sharon Sequillion who has provided amazing care for Bob these last three years, right up to the time of his death. We also appreciate the care and kindness of Dr. O’Brien and the staff at Strathmore Hospital.

Bob’s family also gives immense thanks to Brenda Schultz and her family for the many ways they helped to facilitate Bob’s comfort and well being up to the very end of his earthly life.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Rosebud Church at 2:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit Bob’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

Until we meet again. Rest in Peace Uncle Bob.

Sheila is survived by: her loving husband of 50 years, Graham Neufeld; daughter, Melanie (Trevor) Thorburn; granddaughter, Lesley (Dylan); great grandsons, Hunter and Braxtyn; grandson, Tyson (Dannika); great granddaughter, Serina; grandson, Nolan Thorburn; son, Jason (Michelle) Neufeld; granddaughters, Mikayla and Jennifer; son, Mitchel Neufeld; granddaughters, Maddex and Gracie; grandson, Anton; three sisters, Shirley (Richard) Ainsley, Carol (Lorne) Patton

and Sandra (John) Hrapchuk; brother, Lenard (Candice) Bohn; sisters-in-law, Betty (Dave) Teichreb and Gloria Perkins; brother-in-law, Lorne Stewart; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends and all those that touched her life. Sheila is predeceased by: her birth father, John Bohn; mother, Bernice Warnock; step-father, Lorne Warnock; father-in-law, Anton Neufeld; mother-in-law, Mary Neufeld; sister-in-law, Helen (Lorne) Stewart; brothers-in-law, Jim (Gloria) Perkins and Jody Neufeld; and nephew, Wade

The interment in memory of Sheila will be held in Nipawin, SK.

Donations in memory of Sheila may be made to Breathe the Lung Association, Canadian Lung Association for COPD or donor's charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS

The Neufeld family would like to thank all those who showed their love and support during this difficult time.

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