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VOLUME 1 I ISSUE 44

What’s your My Why? Lloydminster’s My Why Revolution presents The Mother Series TAYLOR WEAVER

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What started out as a dream in the summer of 2017 for Kristen Traverse and Jessie Mann has evolved into a life-changing experience for the two as well as the many individuals and families they have worked with over the years. The dream was quite simple. Meet new people in the community who have gone through some tough times, share their stories, create conversations and reduce stigmas through these educational and inspiring stories. The two first met and worked together at the 2017 Inspiring Women’s Conference and immediately clicked. It wasn’t until that summer they really reconnected at the Lloydminster Hospital when Mann was overcoming a broken pelvis and multiple broken vertebrae in her back following a barrel racing accident. Traverse, a registered nurse who in 2015 had a

cryptogenic stroke that left her with aphasia and apraxia, was there to support Mann as a nurse and friend, which is when the My Why concept began to take shape. “During the downtime, we started dreaming about meeting inspiring people in the community,” said Mann. “We are constantly inspired by people in Lloydminster and surrounding area and we wanted to spend more time with them and give them a platform to tell their stories.” “We immediately hit it off because we have the same passion for doing things that are out of our comfort zone and building others up,” added Traverse. “Jessie is such an absolute force and inspirational woman you cannot help but love.” The two knew they couldn’t do it all on their own, and brought on Kim Capiral of Narra Studios

to bring the magic to life and started envisioning how they could turn these tough times and pain into something that could make a difference. It wasn’t long before My Why Revolution was a registered organization and a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

“We felt if we really threw ourselves behind this passion, that together the three of us could really tell brave, inspiring and educational stories from some of the many truly remarkable people we live with here,” said Mann. With a strong belief in

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Project Sunrise, the team approached Malcolm Radke, CEO of the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation, and with support and guidance from Radke, the group devised a three-part campaign to share the stories of people facing mental health struggles and addiction. “A big part of breaking down the stigma involved in mental health and helping people realize what local support is available is storytelling and helping people see what a real challenge this is for everyone, so on the storytelling side, they’ve really done a great job finding individual stories of people right here in the region who deal with these things,” said Radke. “It’s your neighbours, your coworkers, friends, family members, anyone you walk by on the street. They’ve done a great job of pulling out the emotion and making people feel the impacts of the

various mental health challenges people face.” To date, the series has included “Jordy’s Story” and “Tyler’s Story,” which can both be found on the My Why Facebook page, and “The Mother Series” is being released this month. In honour of World Maternal Mental Health Day, the Meridian Source will be publishing stories, written by My Wh y Re vo l u tio n, about four of the women in The Mother Series. “Our event in May is the largest we have taken on so far. We will feature nine women on their motherhood journeys and share their stories through the Meridian Source, Prime Time Local News, social media, a trailer released May 1 and a full feature film to come at the end of the month. We launched the event on May 1 (Maternal Mental Health Day) at the event at Home Hardware with the Mother’s First group,” said Mann. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Husky’s Lloyd oil offsets quota GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Husky Energy’s Lloydminster thermal heavy oil production helped the company to offset mandated production volumes in Alberta in the first quarter The government production quota for Husky in Alberta averaged out to be 86,000 barrels of oil a day in the first quarter with about 20,000 bbls/day shut in. “We’ve been able to make up some of the loss production in Alberta with investments in Saskatchewan where our thermal project lineup continues to deliver excellent results,” said COO Rob Symonds during a quarterly conference call on Friday. Total upstream production averaged 285,200 barrels of oil equivalent a day, compared to 300,400 boe/ day in the first quarter of 2018. Profits, however, increased 32 per cent year over year despite the Alberta production quota with similar global oil prices to Q1 2018. CEO Rob Peabody says one of the main reasons for a $328 million profit is the company’s focus on lower cost, higher margin production, including Lloyd thermals. “For example, we have reduced our CHOPS production by 13,000 bbls/day year

over year,” he said. “At the same time, we brought on about 20,000 bbls a day of additional thermal production over the past year.” Lloyd thermal production in Saskatchewan is currently about 80,000 barrels a day. The 10,000 bbls/day Dee Valley Lloyd thermal project near Maidstone is progressing ahead of schedule, with first oil expected in Q4 2019. Spruce Lake Central is the next 10,000 bbls/day Lloyd thermal expected to produce first oil in Q3 2020 followed by Spruce Lake North. Lloydminster also produces about 20,000 bbls a day from CHOPS wells. Peabody says Lloyd production is on a strong growth path with the thermal program. Two more thermal projects at Spruce Lake East and Edam Central are expected to produce first oil near the end of 2021 and 2022 respectively. Meanwhile, the Pikes Peak Lloyd thermal project, shut in this February will now be abandoned, after producing 78 million barrels over 36 years of operations. Husky says the Alberta production quotas have forced the company to dial back some production at Sunrise and Tucker in addition to shutting in some CHOPS wells in that province. The company expects

File Photo to permanently lose 3,000 to 4,000 bbls a day of CHOPS production in Alberta due to the production cuts. “Small volume wells they sand off. We expect we will lose a proportion of those,” explained Symonds. He says the longer the curtailment goes on, the more the risks to production will rise. “Where possible, we are working to minimize the impact on our people and contractors, but it’s no secret that workers in rural Alberta communities are bearing the brunt of this program,” said Symonds. Peabody says the curtailment has led the industry to shut in barrels that would otherwise have been economic. “This has provoked job losses and has resulted in economic hardship for the service sector that will ultimately reduce the tax base,” he said. “Whether higher royalties on a diminished production base offset the broader social costs is an open question.” He says the market

uncertainty caused by this policy has seriously eroded investor confidence in both Alberta and the Canadian energy industry. He hopes the newlyelected United Conservative Party led by Premier Jason Kenney will end the curtailment soon. “We now have a new government in Alberta and we urge them to return to competitive free market principles by ending quotas and allowing the market to manage itself in a more natural and efficient manner,” said Peabody. He says he welcomes all the comments the new premier is making around support for business and the need to get Alberta and Canada more competitive. Peabody asserts that’s got to be the focus of both levels of government, and he gets the feeling that is a major priority for the new premier. “Our position on quotas is pretty clear. We think they should be brought to an end as soon as possible,” he said.

RCMP respond to firearms call at Rendell Park School MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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On April 27 at approximately 7:40 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to multiple calls of shots being fired. Police responded to a residential neighbourhood in the area of 57 Avenue and 31 Street and located a deceased

male inside a vehicle. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of Lloydminster RCMP Detachment and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate. An autopsy was scheduled for May 1 at the o ffic e o f the Chief Medical Exam-

iner in Edmonton. No further details are available at this time. An update will be provided when more information becomes available. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is asking the public’s assistance for any information in relation to this incident. Please contact Lloyd-

minster RCMP at 780808-8400 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.”

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My Why releasing Mother Series FROM PAGE 1

As a nurse and a mother of two, this project really hit home for Traverse, especially considering postpartum depression affects approximately 15 per cent of Canadian mothers in the first year after giving birth. “This statistic is probably underestimated because it often goes unreported. There is still such a stigma and misunderstanding around it. It affects the family and affects the lifelong development of the child if the mother does not get appropriate help and support,” she said. “As a mother myself, I knew that if I could give a platform to this, My Why needed to help and give a voice to mothers in our community. When we decided to do this, we asked if anyone was willing to share through social media.

There was such an overwhelming response in our community and Jessie and I are so passionate about bringing this to light.”

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This statistic is probably underestimated because it often goes unreported because there is still such a stigma and misunderstanding around it.

For Traverse, her My Why is a combination of many experiences throughout her life, but a big aspect of it is advocating for others and being the best mom she can be. “The stroke completely changed my outlook on life. I wanted to show my kids they can choose their life and can face any adversity with grace

and dignity,” she said. “I now know hard work and tenacity can take you far. I know how valuable and needed a voice is. I started saying yes more. I loved more.” The two have spoken together at conferences across Alberta on their personal experiences with resiliency, including speaking at the Edmonton Women’s Show. The pair has also put together written lesson plans for Alberta Health Services. Mann’s My Why comes through tough times, lost loved ones, as well as the ups and downs of a lifelong autoimmune disease, and explained: “through each low point I have tried to learn and grow.” “The people we have had the pleasure of working with have done so much more for us and the community than we could ever do for them,” she said.

“But, being a tiny part of sharing their incredible journey’s means more to me than I can honestly put into words.” They both agree the most rewarding aspect of the experience to date has been the people they’ve had the pleasure of meeting and how they have entrusted them to tell their stories. “Kristen is one of those people you can’t believe you get to spend time with,” said Mann. “I am lucky to call her a friend, but truly honoured to share the mission of our organization with her.” As for the future, Traverse simply said, “The sky is the limit. Jessie is a such a passionate and hardworking person, so between the two of us we are very motivated to make this movement grow.” For more visit mywhyrevolution.com.

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One death is one too many Border City pays respect to those killed or injured on the job TAYLOR WEAVER

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With April 28 being declared National Day of Mourning in 1984, the tradition lives on and the Border City once again did their part to recognize those killed, injured, or stricken by illness while on the job in 2018 last Friday morning. Individuals are encouraged to take an active role in promoting health and safety as a vibrant part of workplace culture, as well as take time to recognize those affected by work-related illnesses, injuries and deaths, by looking for ways to improve health and safety in the workplace, observing moments of silence and wearing ribbons or armbands. In 2018, Saskatchewan recorded 48 workplace deaths with Alberta recording 162. “One of our goals (for council) is every one of our employees that comes to work in the morning should be able to go home safely at night, and I think in the simplest terms that’s what safety is all about for us,” said Coun. Michael Diachuk. “When you look at the numbers, in Alberta 162 workers died (due to) work-place accidents, and 48 in Saskatchewan. One person dying because of a work injury is not acceptable. I recognize people are fallible and human, and equipment breaks, but

if you look at the stats, most of these accidents in the workplace can be prevented.” With the Border City and area’s big industry being oil and gas, safety is paramount, and there is a long list of boxes to check off before prospective workers hit the field, something Diachuk noted in reference to young family members getting into the workforce. “The stats show you’re most vulnerable to have an accident when you’re in that 20-26-year-old range, and we see a lot of youth going to the oil patch and working rigs and other related jobs,” he said. “They’re high-risk occupations, and particularly in that area there’s a high-level need for safety and making sure they’re aware of all the potential dangers when they’re working.” John Stevens, safety officer with the City of Lloydminster, was also on site to address the day and express how important commemorating those lost or injured is on a local level. “I feel the recognition is very important, because a single life lost is too many lives lost,” he said. “We (the City of Lloydminster) want to do everything we can and reaffirm our commitment to health and

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City of Lloydminster staff were joined by community members, including Atco Gas and the Lloydminster Fire Department last Friday at city hall to honour National Day of Mourning.

safety to ensure we can take all the steps we need to prevent any unnecessary injuries or fatalities at the work site.” In conjunction with National Day of Mourning as well as North American Occupational

Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), the city is hosting Mind on Health and Safety, or MOSH Week, from May 1-3 which offers all city employees the chance to take part in safetyfocused presentations and demonstrations.

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LPSD pitches survey input province, our city, our country.” LPSD will also be running a community engagement night at the Legacy Centre on May 23 at 7 p.m. for those who miss the survey deadline.

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Director of Education Todd Robinson/File Photo GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) is appealing to the community to get involved in the development of a new Saskatchewan education plan. LPSD director of education, Todd Robinson, is asking parents, education partners and stakeholders to complete an online survey the Ministry of Education is conducting to re-craft their vision for education from 2020-30. “The ministry is asking school boards across the province to engage their communities in various ways to get feedback on what

parents, stakeholders, business people and community members would see as the broad goals or targets for education,” said Robinson. The current Education Sector Strategic Plan created in 2014 will expire at the end of 2020. The survey will be conducted online until May 10 and is available on the LPSD website and distributed with school newsletters and social media channels. “In Lloydminster, I would love it if everyone filled out the survey,” said Robinson. “This is about children, this is about our future, about the economic realities of our

I would love it if everyone filled out a survey. This is about children, this is about our future about the economic realities of our province, our city, our country.

“We would really like to have members of the community come out and share their voice and perspectives,” said Robinson. “There is really nothing more important than the goals and services we provide to our students.” The event will be facilitated by Robinson and is open to the general public and the business community. “We’ll be collecting all that information and rolling it directly up to the ministry with regards to what people have to say that eve-

ning,” said Robinson. Robinson says the future plan will go beyond teaching the 3Rs as the needs of students have changed. “We are in a different age now. Our kids struggle with things like mental health and balance in their life,” he said. Robinson says there are overarching priorities as well that he thinks we all have to be aware of. “Those are things that will be addressed if people in the community talk and say ‘hey’ we’re concerned about these things with our students —this is what we want from our kids,’” he said. The survey will ask questions about what students need in order to be prepared for future life and learning and what gets in the way of students’ learning and well-being. The survey will also ask participants what is working well in Saskatchewan’s schools; and what needs to change in the school system. “This is the chance to weigh in and have a voice and what you want for our children in our city, our province and our country,” said Robinson.

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Lloyd a site for dry eyes GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Blink once if you have dry eye disease. It’s a condition that affects many Alberta and Saskatchewan residents and the focus of a presentation by Lloydminster optometrist Danielle Guenet at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s lunch on Monday. Dr. Guenet, who works at Violet Ey es Optometry, says dry eye disease affects the tears on the front surface of the eye. “Either you don’t produce enough tears or they evaporate too quickly and it can lead to a range of symptoms from mild discomfort to fairly severe pain and visions loss,” said Guenet. The tear film protecting the cornea has three layers, oil, water, and mucus, and problems with any of these can lead to dry eye symptoms. Guenet noted 340 million people in the world suffer from dry eye disease. She says the disease is prevalent in Lloy dminster due to contributing environmental factors such as UV exposure, low humidity and allergens. Too much screen time on electric devices is also a contributing factor along with age. Guenet calls it a disease since it develops into a chronic prob-

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Optometrist Danielle Guenet, left, from Violet Eyes Optometry, tested Rotarian Tsungayi Chigwamba for dry eye disease using a LipiScan Meibomian Imager that checks the health of the meibomian glands of the eyelid. Guenet was the guest presenter at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s Monday lunch.

lem that’s not curable and gets worse if not treated. She says treatment options vary depending on the type of dry eye disease you have. The more conservative treatments are artificial tears and lubrication at nighttime with different gels or eye drops. “If it’s a little bit more severe, we can use things like heat masks, eyelid washes or in-office treatments that clean the eyelids or block the tear ducts,” said Guenet. She says Violet Eyes has added a bunch of new equipment this year to test for dry eye. She demonstrated a new LipiScan Dynamic

Meibomian Imager that checks the health of meibomian glands of the eyelid that can become inflamed, die off and stop functioning. Guenet is one of three optometrists at Violet Eyes that offer a range of vision products and services. “We have many services besides eye exams for glasses, for contact lens or for health disease screenings,” she said. She said the clinic also can manage diabetic conditions within the eye and issues like glaucoma and macular degeneration while providing specialty testing for binocular vision dysfunctions. “We also can refer to

cataract surgery and many other things,” she said. Violet Eyes is holding their spring sale this week with 20 per cent off a complete pair of glasses and a chance to win an additional discount with a spin of a wheel. Guenet was born and raised in Lloydminster and joined Violet Eyes last July after graduating from optometry school in Oregon— her lifetime dream. “I decided when I was 11 and I got my first pair of contact lens that this is what I wanted to do with my life and I never really changed my mind,” she said.

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Catholic women vote for teeth GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Catholic school students in Alberta may have better dental health in the future thanks to a resolution passed by the Catholic Women’s League of Canada in Lloydminster. A resolution to provide dental screening for children from grades K-12 topped the business agenda of the 97th annual convention of the CWL Edmonton Diocesan Council. The convention was hosted by the St. Anthony Catholic Parish CWL from April 26-28 with 130 delegates enjoying a program of prayers, speakers and business. The convention was headed by Cheryl Boom, past president of the diocese council. “The purpose of the convention is to gather the ladies in our diocese together to promote our league with our promise, our objectives and to do good in our community so we all work together,” said Boom. She says convention delegates pass resolutions and vote on issues. “Our priority is to pass a resolution to do with dental screen-

ing for children from grades K-12 then have a successful election with all our positions filled for the coming two years,” said Boom prior to the voting.

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We help those in need; we help poverty, we help promote social justice —it’s the community helping the less fortunate.

The resolution fits the mission of CWL nationally to provide service to “God and Canada.” “We help those in need; we help poverty, we help promote social justice —it’s the community helping the less fortunate,” said Boom. This was the first time St. Anthony CWL hosted the event in 10 years in Zone 4 of the diocese with the theme “Caring for our Common Home.” “We have the hall here now, that was a blessing,” said local CWL member Rosemarie Schlekewy. “I think it means lots to our ladies because some of them can’t

travel. It’s nice to be able to come together here and experience whatever would go on in say, Edmonton or Calgary.” Boom said on Saturday she thinks the St. Anthony’s CLW members felt honoured and privileged to host the convention. “Last night, the Knights of Columbus hosted a wine and cheese. They are privileged to have us here to promote their border city and they enjoy serving the ladies,” said Boom. The event also featured guest speaker Brianna Wempe, chair Lloydminster Youth Council, who talked about sustainable communities in keeping with the theme. The convention was an opportunity for the 100-plus members of St. Anthony CWL to promote some the faith based, community service and social justice work they do in Lloydminster. “We cater for funeral lunches in our parish, and we support our church and our school system,” said St, Ant hony CWL pr e sident Ann Rehman. Schlekewy added

the league also has a Christmas bake sale and supports the Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank among a long list of activities. “This spring we are h a vi ng a g a ra g e s a l e and a luncheon. We also for our faith part, we give crucifixes to all the grads from Holy Rosary and outlying schools if there’s Catholic members,” she said. The league also provides prayer shawls for the sick and provides Mother’s Day and Father’s Day corsages and floral decorations to senior care homes.

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Rosmarie Schlekewy, a member of the St. Anthony’ s Catholic Women’s League, showed some of the information available during the 97th annual convention of the Edmonton Diocesan Council hosted by the Zone 4 diocese church April 26-28.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Lotto can make you a target STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

We’ve probably all dreamed of hitting it big in the lottery and what we would do with those untold riches. One suggestion would be entering the witness protection program as a Walmart greeter or some other anonymous role. The reason for saying that is for personal security. I wouldn’t like to be in the shoes a recent 24-year-old Wisconsin man who just claimed the March Powerball jackpot of

$US768.4 million. The amount was the third largest in U.S. history and puts the guy in the crosshairs of every con, long lost buddy or relative looking for a piece of the pie. I suspect he will go broke in a year or two given his decision to hold a news conference about his win, which blows the limited privacy he had. It suggests he wants the notoriety and that’s what he will likely get

at his own expense. It might also have been a bad choice to take the lump sum cash value of $477 million instead of the annuity over 29 years. By taking the cash option, he loses $337 million in taxes and the reduced lump sum payout. The annuity would give him well over $20 million a year at a lower tax bracket and protect him from going broke quickly. Given his comment that he wants to help the world suggests he is susceptible to playing the big shot role and giving away his fortune.

I think $60 million is the most you can win in a Canadian lottery, which means it’s the most you can lose too. After buying the prerequisite house, cottage and car I figure at my age, I could spend more than $2 million a year for life with a $60 million jackpot. Chocolate milk on the house folks! I’m buying. I think like most winners I too would want to share the news with others then immediately regret it as hands reach into my pocket. That’s why my first purchase would be an answering machine with this recording:

Hello, I’m off the grid somewhere in the

Pacific for the rest of time—no worries!

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

EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT LONG WEEKENDS –MODERN SQUARE DANCING Modern Square Dancing from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m, Legacy Centre, 5101 - 46 Street, BACK Door (West door) All ages welcome! No experience necessary, No partner required, No costume expected. Learning fun maneuvers to lively music in a team! Your first evening is free, only $5 afterwards. Call Kendall, 306825-3770, or email Esther, moment101@hotmail.com for more info. EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, non-competitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people. EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH There is a Parkinson Disease Support Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at Southridge Community Church from 2-4 p.m. put on by the Parkinson Association of Alberta. EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-871-0513. EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Education Classes is ready! Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and then follows up with Diabetes 102 (people on diabetes pills) or Diabetes 103 (peo-

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

To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147 PLAYSCHOOL PREREGISTRATION Southridge Playschool is open for preregistration for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer a structured, play based program for your 3-5 year old to learn & grow. For more information or to tour the facility, please call Mrs. P at 780-871-2345. We are located at 6310-50 Ave. MAY 1-31 – CLOTHING DRIVE Coldwell Banker City Side Realty will be accepting donations of NEW CLOTHING ONLY at 3812 -51st Avenue. All donations will be given to Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services. MAY 2 – SPRING STRAWBERRY TEA The Dr. Cooke Auxiliary Spring St rawberry Tea is being held on May 2 at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre, 3915 – 56 Ave, from 2-4 p.m. There will be door prizes, a bake sale, raffles, crafts and mystery parcels. Admission is $3, everyone welcome! MAY 3 – MEREDITH WILSON’S THE MUSIC MAN JR. The play Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man Jr. is being put on at Holy Rosary High School on May 3 at 7 :3 0 p .m ., M a y 5 a t 2:3 0 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Prices are $10 for adults, $8 for students and children under 5 get in for free. MAY 4 – JAYMAN BUILT MS WALK The annual Jayman Built MS Walk is being hosted his Saturday at Bud Miller All Seasons Park with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. and a 9:40 a.m. start time for the 10 km route and a 10 a.m.

start time for the 1 km and 5 km route. For more information contact Tammy Klotz at 780-871-0513.

Street. Bake sale starts at 1:30 p.m. and tea at 2 p.m. Admission $4. Everyone welcome.

MAY 4 – JAMBOREE There will be a jamboree at the Tulliby Lake Communiplex on May 4 starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and participants get in for free. Lunch will be served. Contact Darlene at 780-8472291 for more information.

JUNE 4 – SAFE FOOD HANDLING COURSE Grace United Church is hosting a “Safe Food Handling Course” on Tuesday, June 4. Deadline to register is April 30. Cost is $94.50. To register and pay please see Caroline at the Grace United Church Office. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. If you require more information, please call Deb Lundquist at 780871-1652.

MAY 5 – SPRING FLING SALE The Lloydminster Potters Guild Annual Spring Fling Sale is Sunday, May 5 from noon t0 4 p.m. at the Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre – West Door. Drop by to see our handcrafted pottery and meet the artisans. You are sure to find the perfect gift for all those special occasions. Refreshments will be served. MAY 8 – AUXILIARY TEA The Lloydminster Healthcare Auxiliary Tea is being held on May 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Legacy Centre. Admission is $3 and there will be crafts, tea, a bake sale, lucky draw, door prize, mystery parcels, as well as a spring flower basket sale. All proceeds go to patient care and comforts. MAY 10 – SPRING GARAGE SALE There will be a spring garage sale at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 5115 49 St. Lloydminster, Friday May 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MAY 16 – SPRING TEA AND BAKE SALE The Pioneer Lodge Spring Tea & Bake Sale is being held on May 16 at 5722-50

JUNE 7-9 – GOSPEL JAMBOREE 11th Manitou Lake Gospel Jamboree June 7-9 ML Bible Camp Neilburg, SK. Free Concerts in heated Tabernacle. Tax receipts for donations. Keepers of The Faith, Daae Family, Potter’s Clay Quartet, Kenny Mac, Touch of Grace, Ben Johnsons, Fraser Valley, Budds, Neilburg Youth Band, Fri. 7 p.m. and Sat and Sun.10:15 a.m. Free banana splits Friday night. Concession. Sat. Fundraiser Turkey Supper. Free camping. Come out and enjoy an inspiring weekend of gospel music. LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL - Microsoft Office Series – 5 Thursdays between May 15 and June 13 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. Fee is $125. Call 780-875-5763 to register. - Google Series, four weeks, Thursdays, March 14 - Apr 4, 2019, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fee: $100.

Pitchin’ in!

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Students, teachers and City of Lloydminster officials and council members did some broom work at Queen Elizabeth School Wednesday with help from Coun. Stephanie Brown Munroe to kick off Pitch-In Week activities. It’s an annual event for residents and community groups to clean up private and public property.

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Officer involved shooting calls for ASIRT MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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At approximately 3:20 p.m.on Monday,

Lloydminster RCMP members were attempting to arrest a suspect in a stolen vehi-

cle. While on the call for service, the suspect fled the scene on foot and responding mem-

bers entered into a foot chase. During the course of the incident, a responding member discharged their firearm. As a result, the suspect sustained non-life threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital. No officers were

injured as a result of the incident. The Director of Law Enforcement has been notified and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding police

conduct. The RCMP remains the lead investigating agency on the events leading up to the serious incident, with ASIRT having carriage of the review of police actions. The Alberta RCMP will not be commenting further on this incident.

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Expanded Multiple Sclerosis drug coverage for patients

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Effective May 1, Saska t ch e w a n r e s i d e nt s now have access to another treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS), Ocrevus. Ocrevus is the first MS medication approved to treat early primary progressive MS, and the thirteenth option for patients with relapsing-remitting MS, the most common form of the condition.

“Our government is committed to providing Saskatchewan residents with better access to innovative new treatment options,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said. “Ocrevus will be the first drug treatment option approved for the primary progressive form of multiple sclerosis. It offers a treatment option that may slow the progression of multiple sclerosis and improve patients’ qual-

ity of life.” The Saskatchewan Formulary offers a variety of options for MS treatment. Ocrevus is the first that can be used to treat both primary progressive MS and relapsingremitting MS. Last year, the provincial government spent about $17 million on MS medications for eligible patients. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system and leads to a progressive loss of motor skills. An estimated 3,700 people in Saskatchewan live with MS. Don’t forget the Jayman Built MS Walk is t his w e e ke nd at Bu d Miller All Seasons Park with registration at check-in starting at 8:30 a.m.

For more information on the approval process and income-as-

sisted programs, contact the Drug Plan and Extended Benefits

Branch at 1-800-6677581 or 306-787-3317 in Regina.

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Bi-provincial students try a trade at Exh

Geoff Lee Meridian Source Top: Mae Opalla from College Park School takes a virtual reality look at safety during the bi-provincial Try A Trade career expo Wednesday at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. Right: Blaine Stephan, left, the co-owner of Guardian Plumbing and Heating, helps Ben Rogers from Holy Rosary High School to measure a piece of ABS pipe to be cut.

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Handivan hits the streets in Turtleford once again thank everyone who helped with fundraising efforts and

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.................................. The Riverside Handivan Board in Turtleford is excited to have recently received its new Handivan. This was made possible due to those in the community who showed their support by means of generous donations, as well as a grant from the Kinsmen Foundation, fund-

ing from the Government of Saskatchewan Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities program, and Members of Mervin and District Cooperative. The Handivan provides an opportunity for people to attend necessary medical appointments on a regular basis and for nursing home residents to remain active in the

community, and overall improve their quality of life. With the old Handivan showing the effects of age, trips were limited, especially in cold weather. The new Hand ivan has opened up the way for residents to enjoy outings such as going to the golf course, bowling, day trips to the lake in summer,

going for scenic drives, enjoying meals with nursing home residents in surrounding communities, attending school events, and spending time with loved ones during the holidays. The Riverside Handivan Board would like to

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Fire hazards rekindled PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

At work last week, while happily boiling water to make a cup of cocoa, I was made keenly aware of the fire hazards involved in such an act. Anne McAlinden, our Wellness Coordinator at the school, asked me to disconnect the kettle immediately after use, explaining how easily small appliances can combust. Immediately I thought of the one I’d left plugged in at home. Yikes! Since this is good information to consider, I’m passing it along. Of course, it wouldn’t be my first kitchen fire. Once, at the tender age of 12, I felt the need to eat a fried egg. (Fried eggs aren’t usually the basis of a good story, but I’m going to give it a shot.) It was winter, and

for some reason, I was home alone, an oversight I’m sure my parents later regretted. In those days, we fried food in bacon fat. There were no unpleasant repercussions to our health for such cooking methods and no dire warnings of cholesterol or saturated fats that I recall. In any case, I scraped a pound of hardened grease into the frying pan and turned the element to high before settling myself in front of the television to watch an episode of The Flintstones. Was an entire pound really necessary you ask? Should I have left a boiling vat of lard unattended, you inquire? Of course not, but I was 12 and a bit of a nut. Soon, my attention was dragged away from Fred and Wilma by oily, black clouds of smoke that rolled lazily across the ceiling above me. GOOD GRIEF!

I leapt from my chair to see a four-foot wall of hungry orange flames licking the kitchen ceiling. I raced to the stove, trying to remember what Smokey the Bear had done in this situation, but couldn’t recall Smokey ever frying eggs. Wait! He’d cover the blaze. I snatched a thin metal lid off the counter and threw it on. The lid promptly melted into a horrid, twisted puddle, but at least the fire was out. I grabbed a tea towel, and using it to shield my arm, turned off the element. However, smoke still poured from the heated fat. Lifting everything with the towel, I made to rush outside and pitch the whole mess into a drift, but it was too hot. I was forced to set the pan down immediately – right onto the shiny new linoleum Dad had recently applied to our

kitchen floor. You can imagine how that turned out. As we see, I’ve had a nasty go-round with a kitchen appliance before. It was quite some time ago and it could be hoped I’d learned from my mistakes, but I have a crummy memory. This Monday, while trundling along in the bus, I glanced up and noticed a smoky jettrail in the sky. RATS! I’d forgotten the blasted appliances again. Groaning, I envisioned a raging inferno engulfing my happy home; the fluffy faces of my three innocent cats pressed to the windows, pleading for release; all thanks to my selfish desire for a hot beverage. Thank you, Anne, for opening my eyes to this folly. I shall never be the same happy-go-lucky, carefree woman again. And now, if you’ll excuse

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IG Wealth steps up for Alzheimer’s GEOFF LEE

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.................................. IG Wealth Management in Lloydminster is heavily invested in providing support for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The company is a return title sponsor for this year’s Walk for Alzheimer’s in Lloydminster in partnership with Alzheimer Society, Saskatchewan. Angela Hodel, events coordinator for the Alzheimer Society, says the walk will raise awareness and funds to support people and families in Lloydminster who are living with the disease. The 4th annual walk will take place at the indoor track in the Servus Sports Centre on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. with a strong IG Wealth presence.

“We will have volunteers there from Investors Group as well as us participating in the walk itself,” said Erica Landry, executive assistant at the Lloydminster office. It’s her job to facilitate the local IG Wealth side of the walk locally. “Last year, more than 100 turned up and we’re trying to beat that—from our office alone we’re trying to get at least 10 members of our staff.” The corporation is sponsoring a series of walks throughout Saskatchewan with a provincial fundraising goal of $100,000 including $10,000 from Lloydminster. “IG Wealth Management has been fundamentally supporting us for the past couple of years provincially for our annual walk, so we are really glad to have

them on board again,” said Hodel. Hodel notes the Lloydminster walk has gotten bigger each and every year with IG Wealth onboard. “The first year we did it, we only had about 50-75 people, but the past couple of years, we’ve been having over 100 people so it’s been growing nicely,” she said. Most of the IG Wealth walks in Saskatchewan this year fall on weeknights to avoid a clash with busy spring weekend activities. “So by having our events in an early evening on a weeknight, we usually see a better turnout—there’s less things competing for people’s attention,” said Hodel with the Lloyd walk on a Tuesday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

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Walking for Alzheimer’s Association FROM PAGE 20

The event is free to enter, but everyone taking part is asked to fundraise with pledges and donations. Registration is available online at the Alzheimer Society’s website at walkforalzheimerssk.ca or by calling their office at 1-800-263-3367. Last minute registration will take place at the track starting at 5:30 p.m. “People can walk as far and as long as they like; it’s a great reason to come out and exercise,” said Hodel. “Everybody walks; we’ve got kids, we’ve got babies; there’s usually a couple of seniors from resident homes that come out—we do have people with dementia participate in our events as well.”

The Lloydminster walk will kick off with ceremonial greetings from Mayor Gerald Aalbers and an IG Wealth Management official.

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People can walk as far and as long as they like; it’s a great reason to come out and exercise.

The guest speaker will be local resident Chris Hemmelgarn who will explain why he participates in the walk and how he has been af f e c t e d b y s o m e o n e with Alzheimer’s. Hodel says it can be an emotional event with people supporting the cause for different reasons. “Some people come to do it as a fundraiser because they’ve been

personally affected by the disease—others come to walk in memory of a loved one they have lost or is currently fighting the disease,” she said. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, but funds raised go towards programs and services that improve the quality of life for people in Lloydminster living with dementia and their families. Landry at IG Wealth likes that funds also support education, public awareness and research. “Anything health related means a lot to me to help our community and raise funds and awareness for something like this,” she said. “Anything when it comes to fundraising for a good cause, I’m all in.”

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Culinary delights WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

What’s the oddest recipe or cooking method you have ever tried? The Community Booster Cook Book was published in 1934 by local businessmen. Folks in the area were encouraged to support the advertisers and “boost” their community. “The greatest laboratory in the world is the Canadian kitchen from which the body and mind of every Canadian man, woman and child are nourished through its greatest industry … cooking.” This statement was made by the Hawson Milling Company in Lloydminster. They encouraged consumers to demand locally milled flour.

Boil fair size carrots and when cooked, cut lengthwise and set aside for several hours. Generously butter a baking pan, add the carrots and cover with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake in a quick oven. To make iced tea correctly very strong tea was brewed, poured over cubed ice and served with a lemon slice. Stale cold tea must never be used. Doesn’t that make you want to experiment and try both methods to see which tastes better? The recipe for Mock Oysters caught my eye until I realized the first ingredient was parsnips. Enough said. Corn

Oysters, on the other hand, were made by grinding corn, adding sa l t, c r ac k e r c r u mbs and an egg. Little cakes were formed from this mixture and fried in butter. Swifts Premium Frankfurters were delicious to the last bite and a favourite meat for any meal. Brookfield Pure Pork Sausage was perfect for frosty mornings and any morning or meal to satisfy hearty appetites. They were tender and full-flavoured with no waste. Simmer a chicken in water until nearly done; add potatoes, spices and top it with fluffy dumplings for a delicious chicken pot pie. No peeking while the dumplings cook as they will be tough tasting. Serve at once on a hot platter. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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Nourishing industry through cooking FROM PAGE 22

The recipe for the pressed flank of beef was rather a labour and time intensive. Rub salt onto the flank and set aside for two days. Repeat and set aside for two more days. Drain and tie into a neat square package with plenty of string to keep it in shape. Boil until tender. Drain once again, place between two pie plates and add a flat iron on top until cool. Remove the string, slice thinly and serve. I can just hear the kids yelling, “How many days until supper is ready?” The roast turkey recipe has an interesting twist. About half an hour before serving, cover

the turkey with small pork sausages and cook until browned.

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Boil until tender. Drain once again, place between two pie plates and add a flat iron on top until cool. Remove the string, slice thinly and serve.

Arrange on a platter and serve with gravy, bread sauce and cranberry jelly. The World Café on Church Street offered “A home away from home” and steam heated rooms. Service was available at all hours with

the finest refreshments and meals, confectionery, tobaccos, etc. The National Café on Main Street served the best meals in town and was open day and night. Families ate together by the dim light of an oil lamp and shared tales of their daily activities. There were no distractions except for the occasional “Pass the potatoes please.” Folks believed the secret to a happy home was in the kitchen.

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FROM AROUND THE PROVINCE

May proclaimed Missing Children’s Month In Saskatchewan MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Saskatchewan has offi-

cially proclaimed May as Missing Children’s Month, which coin-

cides with Child Find Saskatchewan’s 28th annual Green Ribbon of Hope campaign. “Every year, Saskatchewan children go missing and we see the devastating impact this has on their family, friends and community,” Social Services Minister Paul Merriman said. “Our government appreciates the ongoing commitment of our community partners, such as EGADZ and Child Find Saskatchewan, to reduce the number of children who go missing in our province.” In March 2019, the province announced $125,000 for EGADZ to continue Operation Runaway and build on the successes they’ve had giving Saskatoon youth a voice to help reduce or eliminate the number of times they run away. The development of a risk assessment tool at EGADZ’s My Homes has resulted in 276 fewer reports of missing youth

between September 2018 and March 2019. “Thanks to the commitment from the Government of Saskatchewan, we are able to continue tackling the complex issue of runaways in Saskatoon,” EGADZ Executive Director Don Meikle said.

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Every year, Saskatchewan children go missing and we see the devastating impact this has on their family, friends and community.

“Operation Runaway uses a community response with the expertise of the youth we serve to provide support and alternatives that bring our youth home.” EGADZ’s Operation Runaway in Saskatoon is an innovative, nontraditional, interagency

team with members from Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ministry of Social Services, Saskatoon Police Services and other EGADZ programs. They focus on the root causes of running and use positive supports to encourage changes in behaviour. Their staff work to build strong relationships with these youth, so they have someone to turn in times of need and to help address the issues they are facing. Child Find Saskatchewan educates and advocates for the rights and protection of children and youth, and assists law enforcement agencies and other partners to locate missing children. Their Green Ribbon of Hope campaign began in 1991 as a way to increase public awareness of the issue of missing children in Canada and internationally. “Over the last 35 years, Child Find has

developed preventative and educational programs which are delivered throughout the province with the goal of helping to keep children and youth safe,” Child Find Saskatchewan President Phyllis Hallatt said. “Our Green Ribbon serves as a symbol of hope that missing children will return home safely.” Green ribbons are available in communities across Saskatchewan. To find the location nearest you, please contact Child Find Saskatchewan at 306-955-0070. Proceeds generated by the campaign support Child Find Saskatchewan to continue their mandate of assisting in the search for missing children and the education of children and adults about abduction. For more information about Child Find Saskatchewan and upcoming events, please visit www.childfind.sk.ca.

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Sports

Training for the Highland Games JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Highland Games heavy events are starting to catch on in the Border City. Toby Culham, a local Strongman competitor, can be found practising the caber toss, stone put, hammer throw and weight throw a few evenings a week at the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School rugby field. He started training for the Highland Games heavy events about two years ago and quickly caught the fever of where it can take him and what it involves. “It’s just fun,” said Culham, who competed at Highland Games events in Red Deer, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Elkton, MD, last year. “All the guys are so supportive and it’s just a real light-hearted thing. You’ve got to be competitive and you’re throwing for all you can, but it’s one of those things where all the guys are behind you and if they see a way to help you out, especially with me as an amateur, then they’re right on it.” Culham said the camaraderie shown while competing in the heavy events is only one part of the great experience that the Highland Games provides. He said the events are a social gathering involving piping and drumming bands, dancing and feasts of Scottish food and drink in celebration of the Highlands culture. “The one I did near Philadelphia last year made me laugh because one of the events involved a full-sized keg, empty, and it was the same as weight for distance,” he said. “You throw the keg

per distance. But, it’s just another fun part that they did. The part that really made me laugh is they got a state record for it.” The heavy events resemble Strongman competitions, noted Culham, due to a competitor’s need for full mobility strength. He said everything shoots from your feet up in order to gain an optimum upper-body release. The caber toss involves hoisting a log upright and attempting to throw it endover-end off a short run with the goal of having it land in a 12-o’clock position. The stone puts include two heavy stones and resemble a track-andfield shot put competition. The hammer throw tasks the competitor with whirling a four-foot shaft attached with a heavy metal ball at its end over their head before flinging it for maximum distance. The weight throw challenges the participant to swing a heavy weight by its handle or chain before tossing it as far as they can. “It’s a full explosive thing,” said Culham. “When you’re throwing the weight over bar you’re pulling it right from the ground. For me, it’s a 42-pound weight and I’ve got to one arm it as high as I can over a bar and it keeps going up and up. The caber toss is the same thing. It’s all about core strength.” Culham said no experience or previous weight training is needed to get involved in the Highland Games heavy events. He said the main thing for anyone interested in trying it out is to just give the caber toss, stone put, hammer throw or weight throw a shot to see

Xtreme back in action JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Toby Culham practises the caber toss at the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School rugby field last Thursday.

if they enjoy the challenge. “I don’t mind people coming out to the field and I’ll give them whatever I can,” he said. “I’d be more than willing to help people out. And, usu-

ally, if you can start a smaller group it just blossoms. If people ever see me and want to see what it’s like or want to ask about it they can stop by and talk to me anytime.”

Change has come to the Lloydminster Xtreme junior B lacrosse team. Rolling with the highs and lows of a heavy turnover in personnel will be a constant of the Xtreme’s battle through the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League’s 2019 season. E i gh t p l a y e r s f r o m last year’s provincial c h a m p i o n s h i p s qu a d have graduated from the club resulting in a move toward youth and the learning curve it brings. “We have a good skeleton, so we just need a little meat on our bones,” said Graham Murray, coach of the Xtreme. “We have a much smaller team than we were in years past and we’re going to have to rely on more of a skilled game than brute force. So, it’s going to be a little bit interesting with the changeover we’ve had.” Murray said they’ve been practising for about a month in preparation for their season opener at Cold Lake against the rival Heat this Saturday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 29

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Healthy greens start golf season JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Golf season is in full swing. The Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre (LGCC) opened its doors to enthusiasts looking to try their hand at the championship 18-hole and 7,008yard course on April 18.

It was high time judging by the packed crowds streaming from the first tee to the 18th green in the two weeks since. “A lot of the feedback from golfers is that we’re already in better shape now than we were in midMay last year,” said

Marty Wheaton, PGA of Canada instructor at the LGCC. “With all the snow, we got some insulation on the course and things opened really well. We have the same superintendent that we’ve had for the last 25-plus years, Don Bilyk, and he always does a great job with closing things properly and taking the proper procedures to make sure that we’re opening in good shape.” Wheaton said they’ve welcomed Tom Kinsman, a new associate professional, to the team this season. He said Kinsman has over 30 years of experience as a professional and will be able to do custom fittings for people, provide golf instruction and hopefully grow the game in the Border City.

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Charlos Chocan braved the elements this past Saturday to shoot a few holes at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre.

This season marks a first for Wheaton as he has entered into a fiveyear contract with the City of Lloydminster to run the LGCC pro shop. He said the business, operated through Wheaton Golf Services Limited, will be family run and include a focus on catering to their customers on a more personal level. The LGCC will be hosting a number of tournaments over the coming months including an Open Cham-

pionship and various club championships as well as a few corporate events. A junior golf club will also be run during the summer and a free girls’ golf camp is scheduled to go ahead during the month of July. Wheaton said construction crews will start work soon on replacing the course’s irrigation system, which was a pressing need for the club, and the work should only have minimal effect on

the play. He said their student employees are returning, the members and green fee players seem excited to be back and the golf course is fully open for business. “It looks great,” said Wheaton. “The greens especially came through. They’re bright green and they’re healthy. That kind of dictates how your year is going to go. If you have some healthy greens you know you’re going to get a good season.”

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Raiders prep for provincials JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) Raiders will be competing for provincial badminton gold this weekend. The Raiders intermediate boys doubles team of Dominic Madlang-Awa and Dominick Villasor won a silver medal at the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) zone championships in St. Paul on Monday, which secures the duo a shot at bringing home a provincial title from Calgary this weekend. They’ll be joined by teammate Logan Freimark, who captured a second-place finish in the zones junior boys singles division and subsequent berth in the ASAA finals tournament. “There will be club players there and it will be way better than what I’ve seen before,” said Freimark. “It will be a good experience. I’m just

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The Raiders doubles team of Dominic Madlang-Awa, left, and Dominick Villasor, right, will join singles player Logan Freimark at the ASAA championships in Calgary this weekend.

hoping for the best.” Freimark said it took five tough matches at zones, including a hard-fought win in the round-robin against the eventual gold medallist, to make the finals. He said the first set of the championship didn’t go his way and his opponent narrowly won the second to take the victory. “In the finals, they were our biggest competition of the year,” said Madlang-Awa. “We lost to them in two sets, but in the second set we gave them a good fight.”

Villasor said they’ve got the foundation to compete at provincials, but they’ll need to play a bit more strategically to win a medal. He said they’re expecting to face good competition this weekend, so it’ll be interesting to see how they fare. “We have to be consistent because that’s what we’ve noticed with the people we played in the finals,” said Villasor. “They were very consistent with their shots and we hope to do the same.”

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Sens having impact on NHL playoffs SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

You know that old saying, “turn the other cheek.” I believe in the phrase and try to practise its philosophy whenever possible. However, as an Ottawa Senators fan, these NHL playoffs have me thinking of the truism “everyone has a breaking point.” The second round is in full swing with eight teams left to battle it out for the chance to appear in a Stanley Cup final that I don’t really plan to watch. If it means anything, my money is on Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins besting Erik Karlsson’s San Jose Sharks for the title. But, the upstart Colorado Avalanche might pull off an upset if goalie Philipp Grubauer, who was acquired for a second-round pick sent over by Ottawa in the Matt Duchene trade, continues to stand on his head.

And don’t count out the Columbus Blue Jackets and their forward corps of ex-Sens’ Ryan Dzingle and Duchene who have sparked their new club’s offence since coming over at the deadline. The Dallas Stars, who count second-line centre Jason Spezza, shutdown defenceman Marc Methot and starting goalie Ben Bishop among their former Sens players, are also looking pretty good. Then there’s possible comeback player of the year Robin Lehner, another former Senators netminder, and his New York Islanders that defied critics all season and could very well continue to do so into June. As far as I can tell, the only teams still standing without a Senators connection are the Carolina Hurricanes and St. Louis Blues. So, it isn’t much of a stretch to say they’re the dream Stanley Cup match-up for anyone who has or once held a 613 number and continues to follow hockey

into the summer. The Sens, if you’re wondering, finished in 31st place. Owner Eugene Melnyk has denied that the past year’s selloff will lead to relocation, in what was likely a now normal, I guess, statement to the base that involves a news conference without the participation of independent and unbiased journalists. Word to the wise. Don’t believe anyone who refuses to provide the answers to what, w h y , w h e re , w h e n, w h o and how. Anyway, back to the Stanley Cup playoffs. I know it’s Canada’s game, but I honestly don’t care anymore. The Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets went out in the first round and my interest followed. Kawhi Leonard is leading the Toronto Raptors to a championship and Blue Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is up to bat. Hockey’s out and basketball’s in with a side of baseball. 190516G0 190516G1

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Defending champions ready for a new campaign FROM PAGE 25

He said there could be a few struggles out of the gate, but the feeling is they have the players to piece everything back together and contend for another title. “It took five years to build up to the last championship,” he said. “I hope it’s not that long for another one. But, we’re definitely starting a little bit more from scratch than a finished product.” Austin Laughren, a fifth-year defence-

man for the Xtreme, said everyone in camp has proven they know how to play their position. He said the rookies have brought a lot of energy to the team and they’re all excited to get going. “So far it’s been good,” said Laughren. “It doesn’t look like we should have a problem this season. We lost a couple of older players, but we’ve got some new players. We’re going to keep that same mentality that we had last year and hopefully bring it to this one.”

The Xtreme will play five of their first six games on the road with their sole home date coming on May 12 when the Spruce Grove Posse pay a visit to the Centennial Civic Centre. They close the regular season with seven of their final 10 games at home. Murray said entering the year as the defending champions shouldn’t place more of a target on their backs simply because the rest of the conference had always played them

hard. He said they’re just focusing on getting back into the groove and this weekend’s

contest against the Heat should help move things along. “We’ll try our best,”

said Murray. “It’s not how we start the season, but it’s going to be how we finish.”

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Members of the Lloydminster Xtreme practise at the Russ Robertson Arena last T h u r s d a y. T h e Xtreme will play their first regular season game at Cold Lake against the Heat this weekend. 19051DE0

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Agriculture

A field guide for plant parenthood GREEN FILE MARK & BEN CULLEN

We are living in a baby boom. The last few years have seen an upswing of “plant parents” embracing indoor plants to green-up their living and workspaces.

Condo-dwelling millennials are at the core of this movement, but it has spilled out across all demographics and housing types. People have rediscovered the joys of indoor plants. In terms of social media, Instagram is the most popular platform for houseplant “inspo”,

where legions of foliage-fanatics and bloomboosters post their successes and support one another through challenges. With well over 300,000 followers, Derryl Cheng of Houseplant Journal (@houseplantjournal) is, in our view, the King of Houseplants on Instagram. An Engineer/ Gardener Cheng st ar t e d car ing for houseplants as a hobby outside of his day job as an engineer, and it wasn’t long before his technical approach to plant care led him to share his experiences online. Over 1,800 thoughtful posts and countless plant specimens later, he has released a book on what he calls ‘plantparenthood’: The New Plant Parent: Develop

Your Green Thumb and Care for Your HousePlant Family (Abrams Image, 2019). The photography is excellent. Cheng’s first hobby was as a photographer. The pictures in this book speak to his incredible attention to detail and appreciation for plants. Perhaps this is the result of his “engineer training”. The text of the book reflects a very different perspective on plant care. Indeed, he treats it like parenthood. In writing about his approach, “I wasn’t looking for perfection – I just wanted to know that I was doing everything I could and that the plant was trying its best too”. Cheng excels at managing the expectations of our own plants. Experienced parents

Supplied Photo know that children are not always perfect, except Ben of course. So why should we expect plants, also living things, to always act perfectly? He explains our need to accept that yellow leaves, wilting, and occasional disease is all part of the journey that makes growing plants easier and less stressful. This is a perspective we

can agree with. Yet caring for indoor plants requires more than plant-compassion, and that’s where Cheng, the engineer, steps in. In The New Plant Parent, he breaks down the components of houseplant soil. He endorses buying the premade stuff and instructs us on how to blend our own. CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

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He also offers both a technical and homemade solution to assessing light: by using a light-meter and comparing readings to specific guidelines in the book, or by simply asking yourself “what does my plant see?” with additional guidelines. Water The most commonly debated element of plant care is water. In this section, Cheng does an excellent job of dispelling myths and as he puts it, “turn[ing] watering from a chore into a positive experience of interacting with a growing plant”. He advocates for aerating the soil and probing for moisture to get an accurate read (the engineer) and observing each individual plant’s

signals (the compassionate plant parent). Pruning and propagating, soil rejuvenation, fertilizing and equipment round out the remainder of the first half of the book, and in the second half, we get a deep dive into popular houseplants by species. Note that Cheng’s aesthetic is very much consistent with the current trends, so you will find a lot of emphasis on foliar plants like pilea (Pilea peperomioides), monstera (Monstera deliciosa), money tree (Pachira aquatica), peace lily (Spathiphyllum), and various ferns including the fascinating staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurctum) which can be mounted like a prized hunting trophy on a wall. This book breaks

many rules and forces us to think outside of the box. For traditional indoor plant growers, such as Ben’s 97-yearold grandmother who loves her African violets, this might not be the book, but after all, this is not “The Plant Grand-Parent”. And for the rest of us, this a very good guidebook for plant-parenthood. Mark Cullen is an expert gardener, author, broadcaster, tree advocate and Member of the Order of Canada. His son Ben is a fourth-generation urban gardener and graduate of University of Guelph and Dalhousie University in Halifax. Follow them at markcullen.com, @ markcullengardening, and on Facebook.

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Govt. helps attract investment in recycling Federal support helps secure a $4.5-billion investment in Canada and 2,110 jobs in Alberta MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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In Canada, environmental leadership and economic growth go hand in hand. The Government of Canada recognizes the opportunities offered by clean technologies in Canada’s innovative resource industries. Investing in the cleaner production of plastic products helps make the most of Canada’s resources while protecting the environment for future generations. Last Friday, Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced

a commitment of $49 million to Canada Kuwait Petrochemical Corporation (CKPC), a joint venture between Pembina Pipeline Corporation and Kuwait’s Petrochemical Industries Company K.S.C. (PIC) to construct a new $4.5-billion polypropylene complex in Sturgeon County, Alberta. “Our government is stepping up to support innovation and job creation in Canada’s resource industries. CKPC’s $4.5-billion investment further demonstrates Canada and Alberta are great places to invest,” Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.

“The project will help open new markets and opportunities for Canada’s resource industries, while creating more jobs across the province.” As part of Canada’s $1.6-billion plan to support jobs and workers in Canada’s oil and gas sector, this investment will help create 200 new jobs while secu ring 1,910 construction jobs for the life of the project. In addition, it is estimated that across C a n a d a 1 3 ,8 00 i n d i rect and induced jobs will be supported by the construction of the f acilit y , and an e st imated 1,500 indirect and induced jobs will be supported by the plant’s ongoing oper-

ations, based on Conference Board of Canada models. CKPC will take abundant Canadian propane and increase its value through the production of highly recyclable polypropylene. Since Canada currently produces no polypropylene, this strategic project will open up an entirely new chain of opportunities and markets for Canada. “Our government is working with the hard-working men and women in Alberta’s oil and gas sector to create new jobs, opportunities, and markets for Canada’s resources,” Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi.

“That’s why we’re proud to support CKPC’s project that will take low-priced Canadian propane and produce high-quality polypropylene right here in Alberta and secure thousands of jobs in the process.” By reducing current transportation of propane to current offshore markets and then returning to Canada as end use products, approximately 180,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced per year. “This project brings Canada and Kuwait together in a highly strate gic inve stme nt that adds value to our natural resources. It will create thousands of jobs and new opportunities for Canadians,” said Stuart Taylor, Chairman, Canada Kuwait Petrochemical Corporation. “Combined support

of the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta and Sturgeon County helped make this project possible in a global market that is extremely competitive. Attracting such a valued partner as PIC, is a testament to the worth that our resources and our industry can bring to Canada and the world.” Thanks in part to this federal support, CKPC will also invest in the skills of the future by increasing its number of co-op positions for post-secondary students, invest in increased opportunities for women in trades and will further invest $20 million in additional research and development. CKPC will also invest $7 million in efforts to reduce plastic waste as a contribution to Canada’s environmental goals.

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December 22 – January 19 At your job, you’ll be inundated with work and a number of small things that need your attention. Before shifting into summer mode, you’ll get into a groove at work and take pride in getting things done quickly.

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January 20 – February 18 Allergy season is here, and you might already be feeling the effects. Eating healthy will allow you to mitigate your symptoms as well as any other discomfort you’re feeling, such as stress-related heartburn.

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February 19 – March 20 Someone in your family could announce a major move or a pregnancy. If your kids have been living on their own for a while, you’ll seriously consider selling your house.

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March 21– April 19 If you witness an injustice, you won’t idly stand by. You’ll sound the alarm without thinking twice and remedy the situation by actively involving yourself.

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April 20 – May 20 You’ll let your friends convince you to go shopping with them. You’ll treat yourself to a relaxing therapeutic treatment that will noticeably boost your well-being.

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May 21 – June 21 If you invest time in yoga, meditation or deep breathing, you’ll begin to see concrete results. You’ll succeed in getting a group together to support you in a personal or professional adventure you’re passionate about.

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August 23 – September 22 You’ll finally get to work on an important task that effects both your work and family life. You’ll have no trouble finding the amount you need to buy a property.

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September 23 – October 22 You’ll find yourself making big plans for your next vacation. Perhaps you’ll also take advantage of the free time you have this summer to complete a course. If so, it could help advance your career.

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