Meridian Source - May 30, 2024

City cheers Synergy arena sponsorship

The City of Lloydminster is celebrating Synergy Credit Union as a true friend of Cenovus Energy Hub this week.

Synergy has stepped up as the sponsor for the lobby staircases and elevator in a joint announcement at the Synergy Lloydminster branch on Tuesday.

“Our investment in Cenovus Energy Hub is $260,000,” proclaimed Synergy’s CEO Glenn Stang to a round of applause.

Stang says the donation is not about the recognition part.

“We donate for the cause,” he explained.

“The cause within the community is exceptional for us; it’s a great focal point for the community. It’s going to bring a lot of new economic development, some new venues and stuff.”

The city says Synergy’s sponsorship of the lobby staircases and elevator is a testament to the member-owned credit union’s principle of inclusivity and accessibility in community spaces.

“This new facility will be inclusive and will be accessible bringing together people from across the region to create unforgettable experiences and countless celebrations,” said Counc. Jason Whiting on behalf of the city.

“Today, with the support and the commitment of the credit

union, we begin to create those memories at Cenovus Energy Hub.

“Together we can create a facility where great moments happen and a source of pride for generations to come.”

Stang says the funding for the sponsorship stems from Synergy’s annual commitment of 35 per cent

of pre-tax profits to their members, staff and community.

“Every year we kind of shift the money around and spend it from that,” he said, with education, social well-being, economic development and health, the four pillars they invest in.

Stang says he is keep-

ing an eye on construction progress through online drone views.

“It looks pretty cool.

I’m pretty excited by the project,” he said.

The new facility is expected to open in late 2025.

Synergy is also providing office space for the upcoming Saskatchewan Summer Games,

with the company being the official volunteer sponsor for that as well.

“Volunteer yourself, talk to your family and friends,” said branch manager, Gord Thiel, alluding to a volunteer sign-up tracker in the lobby area.

“Sign up to volunteer. They’ll be happy to have you.”

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The City of Lloydminster teamed up with Synergy Credit Union to celebrate Synergy’s $260,000 donation for various naming rights at the city’s Cenovus Energy Hub. From left at Tuesday’s event are Counc. Jason Whiting, Synergy’s Lloyd branch manager Gord Thiel and Synergy CEO Glenn Stang.

Historic church restoration commences this summer

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lie Clysdale, manager of the Lloydminster Museum and Archives.

The City of Lloydminster will begin restoring the iconic Old Minster Log Church, which dates back to the early 1900s.

Located on the city’s east side, this significant project, which aims to preserve a vital piece of Lloydminster’s heritage, is anticipated to begin in early summer.

“Historic buildings, like the Old Minster Log Church, provide not only historical value to our community but also cultural value; they provide a tangible link to the past and a sense of stability.

The decision to restore the Old Minster Log Church comes after the City identified structural deficiencies in October 2021, particularly with the east wall, which necessitated immediate stabilization measures.

Subsequently, in late 2022, a specialized contractor developed a comprehensive restoration plan outlining a roadmap to restore the building to its original state while ensuring its long-term preservation.

“Historic buildings, like the Old Minster Log Church, provide not only historical value to our community but also cultural value; they provide a tangible link to the past and a sense of stability,” said Nata -

“The Old Minster Log Church connects to history and represents the hard work and dedication of those who helped settle our city.”

The restoration efforts have received a significant boost through a partnership with the Friends of Weaver Park.

In May 2023, the City approached the Richard Larsen Barr Colony Foundation, now operating as Friends of Weaver Park, proposing a collaborative fundraising initiative to support the restoration project. A partnership agreement was successfully executed, marking a pivotal moment in preserving Lloydminster’s historical legacy.

“We’re immensely grateful for the Friends of Weaver Park’s support in our endeavour to restore the Old Minster Log Church,” said Clysdale. Their contribution underscores the community’s commitment to safeguarding our shared history and ensuring that future generations can appreciate the cultural significance of this cherished landmark.”

Upon completion, the rehabilitation work is poised to extend the life expectancy of the Old Minster Log Church by over 50 years, ensuring it remains a beacon of Lloydminster’s heritage for decades to come.

All restoration activities will adhere to the standards and guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, ensuring the structure’s integrity while preserving its historical authenticity.

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Lion going down under to be on top

She said they decide which group gets Lions funding based on letters of request and causes they support.

“We have a committee of youth so we’ve done baseball, hockey, different ones around

town, so whoever approaches us we try and do what we can,” said Shelley. The club also inducted two of the six new members who were able to attend the supper event.

The Lloydminster Lions Club recently presented cheques to representatives of six local non-profits. From left are Tyler Lorenz, Residents in Recovery; Kerry Taylor, Lloydminster and District Kiwanis Music Festival; Stephanie Munro, Lloydminster Region Health Foundation; coach Jenna Dixon, Explosion Cheer Academy, Lion Ray Parr, coach Videlle Laliberte, Explosion Cheer Academy; Dan Auchenberg, Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association and Kieran Link, LCHS Barons Football.

Ray Tatro is the pride of the Lloydminster Lions Club.

He will be inducted as the district governor at the Lions International Convention in Melbourne, Australia with his wife and fellow Lion standout, Shelley, at his side.

The couple will fly out on June 12 after Ray spent four days of special training at Lions International’s head office in Chicago earlier this year.

His induction will be witnessed by around 17,000 worldwide Lions in Melbourne starting June 21.

The 42-year Lions club member spoke briefly about the honour in the lead-up to club cheque presentations to six local nonprofits during a special supper meeting at the Legacy Centre Monday evening.

Ray says he’ll be inducted as the district governor of what’s called 5SKN, which covers an area from the Alberta border to the Manitoba border in Saskatchewan.

There are 54 clubs in the district and he will be required to visit all of them during his oneyear tenure starting July 1.

“Churchbridge, Sask.

would be the furthest I would have to travel,” he said.

I have really got a lot of satisfaction out of fundraising, doing service projects as well as being able to redistribute funds back into the community and throughout the world to make improvements in mankind everywhere.

“I’m glad that I’ve got a great partner in service, Shelley my wife and a good cabinet and board and lots of passionate dedicated Lions to help further what Lions are trying to do locally as well as worldwide,” said Ray.

He first joined the Border City Lions back in 1982 and loved everything the Lions do and stand for ever since.

“I have really got a lot of satisfaction out of fundraising, doing service projects as well as being able to redistribute funds back into the community and throughout the world to make improvements in mankind every -

where,” said Ray.

That includes the six recipients of cheque presentations at the Lions supper meeting including $625 to Explosion Cheer Academy and $250 to Kiwanis Lloydminster and District Music Festival.

The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Baron’s Football team received $625 with the Lions sponsoring the Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association with a $1,000 contribution.

A cheque for $500 went to Residents in Recovery and $2,500 was presented to the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF) for diabetes programs that Lions advocate globally.

“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the Lloydminster Lions Club,” said LRHF CEO Stephanie Munro.

“They have a lot to do with diabetes. so it really aligns with health care and the vision of the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation which is enhancing health care.”

She said the funds may go for resources for diabetes, equipment, or whatever the need is for in their community.

Shelley introduced

each charity recipient and noted the Lions raise money from their local Grey Cup and Stanley Cup ticket draws, a golf tournament, a Medieval Feast and their Crown and Anchor events.

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Teen amped for gold at skills nationals

Jayden Wood is wired in to bring home a gold medal at this week’s Skills Canada National Competition in Quebec City.

The Grade 12 standout from Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) will put his electrical installation skills to the test in Quebec from May 30 to 31.

“I’m pretty excited for it,” said Wood last Thursday during his final preparations in the school lab.

“I’m just putting up panels and bending conduit and running wire right now.”

Wood was named to Team Alberta after winning gold at this year’s provincial and regional skill competitions with his sights on the nationals.

He planned to fly to Quebec for the competition on Monday with his mom or dad.

“That would be awesome if I could bring back gold,” he said, giving kudos to his teacher Darren MacCarthy for helping him to get ready.

“I have the plan here and I’m just kind of practising. The plan can change up to 20 per cent they said.”

MacCarthy says in Quebec, Wood will be tasked with a series of operations that he would use in the trade.

“So it’s to simulate residential wiring and an introduction to commercial wiring that he will have two days to complete,” he said.

“He has to install a panel, bend conduit and run different wires and have it all work.”

That should be easy peasy for Wood expects MacCarthy who knows the teen just has the ability.

“He works well with his hands and he picks

up the concept and has an understanding of how things should look and work,” said MacCarthy.

Wood is also going into nationals with back-to-back years of experience in electrical installations competitions at the provincials.

“He did well and then he took that experience and used it to his advantage and won this year,” said MacCarthy.

Woods says he might pursue the trades as a career depending on how well he does in Quebec, but all options are open when he graduates.

“After this, I am done high school, then I might do post-secondary,” he added.

Wood plans to spend the summer working with his dad installing garage doors.

Another student at LCHS, Princess Dabu won gold at the provincials in IT Office Level 1, but there’s no national event for that.

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Jayden Wood, a Grade 12 student at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School, got in some electrical wiring practice last week in preparation for the Skills Canada National Competition in Quebec City May 30-31.

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Seven-year funder comes to fruition at Mother T

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Meet me at the playground. That was the theme of a seven-year fundraising campaign that recently came to fruition at Mother Teresa Early Childhood Education Centre in the form of a new playground.

“It’s a real piece of learning for them to see how something happens in real-time.

Through the school’s east-facing windows, students watched crews assemble their new play structure last Thursday and Friday, which comes equipped with slides, climbing structures, and six swings, something Paula Scott, board chair of the Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD), says students are stoked for.

“This is a great day. This has been about seven years of fundraising, so a lot of the kids that started this fundraiser aren’t here anymore, but they’ll still be able to come by and

see it,” said Scott last Thursday afternoon.

“The kids and their families have been so supportive of Mother Teresa and getting this project going. Work started yesterday and they’re hoping to be done by Friday, which is fantastic, and then the kids will have a brandnew playground, with six swings, which is apparently awesome; the Grade 1’s are very excited about that.”

For LCSD director of education, Nigel McCarthy, the day symbolized the division being there for the kids as well as the virtue of partnerships.

“(We’re) way ahead of schedule and we

have people here today from Cenovus, the City of Lloydminster, and they’ve been here all week on a volunteer basis helping us out,” explained McCarthy.

“We have our Lloyd Catholic staff, and our trustees are here this afternoon turning wrenches and making this playground come to life ahead of schedule for our kids; it’s amazing.”

McCarthy also noted the roughly $100K installment was made possible by the LCSD, Play and Learn Daycare, the Government of Saskatchewan and inschool fundraising.

“Colleen Young and her team, who’s always

supportive of development in our city; that’s been a great benefit to us,” he said, noting the kids can’t wait to test drive the new structure.

“This fence behind you,” said McCarthy pointing to the barricade separating the school yard from the work site, “every time there’s a recess or lunch break, you can see the kids come to the fence and watching and looking.

“For them, this is some kind of magical Lego set that’s being built, and the Bobcats are big Tonka toys, and it’s a real piece of learning for them to see how something happens in real-time.”

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The wait is finally over for students at Mother Teresa Early Childhood Education Centre as work to construct the school’s new playground began last week. The officially grand opening of the playground took place yesterday.

Pioneer to benefit from senior advocate

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The Lloydminster Region Health Foundations donated $500 towards the cost of an air filtration system at Pioneer Lodge in memory of Betty Christensen, a founding member of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society. From left, Dr. Raff Sayeed, LRHF CEO Stephanie Munro, Betty’s daughter, Deb Staldeker and Seniors Care Society president Graham Brown on May 20.

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Everyone who lives and works at Pioneer House and Lodge will be breathing easier in recognition of Betty Christensen.

The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF) has presented Pioneer Lodge

with a $500 donation towards its air filtration system project in recognition of Christensen’s contribution to the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society.

Christensen was a founding member of the seniors group and a director when she

died in 2023 at the age of 85.

“After Betty passed, our group wanted to make a contribution to something that would be meaningful in her name,” explained Graham Brown, president of the Seniors Care Society at its May 21 Tuesday meeting.

Donating to Pioneer’s ongoing air filtration project was the perfect solution agreed upon by Christensen’s daughter Deb Staldeker, her husband, Brian, and the health foundation.

LRHF CEO, Stephanie Munro told the meeting the air filtration system, supported in recognition of Christensen, will keep out smoke from a forest fire that got inside Pioneer facilities last summer.

The air will be filtered in each room so if one person has a respiratory outbreak in their room it will be detected right away in the air filtration system so they’ll know where the isolation needs to occur.

“It’s just keeping everyone a little safer, decreasing the amount of outbreaks. We’re very excited about it,” said Munro who noted Pioneer Lodge was on a respiratory outbreak

that very week and cancelled its spring tea.

“It goes to show what a big difference it’s going to be for people and their families, workers and the staff.”

Munro estimates more than 1,000 people including family and friends of Pioneer residents will benefit from the air filtration system.

Speaking to Deb before the cheque presentation Munro said,

“We are extremely grateful to the seniors’ society and to your mom and for the decision to helping to contribute to this project.”

Dr. Raff Sayeed who knew Christensen as one of the five founding members of the Seniors Care Society spoke fondly about what she brought to the group over the years.

“She never missed a meeting. She was very constructive in her comments. She was always support -

ive. We were a small group then. There were only five of us, but we packed a clout,” said Sayeed directing his comments to Deb.

He also recalled some successes in those days hosting a public meeting with 75 people and another meeting that drew 250 people to the Legacy Centre where seniors meet each week.

Sayeed noted Christensen was also in charge of memberships.

“I can’t say enough about her contributions to this group especially when we were a small group of five and our pot in the account was between $35 and $50 which was carried in the wallet of Judy Plandowski,” said Sayeed.

“Those were humble beginnings back then. but we’ve evolved. Thank you to your mother for all the help she gave us in the early days.”

The Sticks to howl with laughter

Dog lovers are already howling with laughter in anticipation of the Man’s Best Friend Comedy Tour.

The chuckler sponsored by House of Paws Pet Boutique, will roll into The Sticks the evening of Friday, June 14 and raise funds for Border Paws Animal Shelter.

The night of laughs will feature comedians Scott Porteous, Chris Basso and Nelson Mayer with at least 30 per cent of the proceeds going to the local animal shelter.

“I’m an animal lover in general— if you want to count house spiders,” joked Porteous, who heads up the tour.

“I’m picky I guess. I’m more of a furry, nice animal lover— animals that are nice is what I accommodate to.”

The tour across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta from June 10-21 is also sponsored by Regina Peace of Mind Paws Pet and Home Sitting and Tracker’s Pet Supply, Athabasca.

Porteous was born and raised in Winnipeg and says the audience at The Sticks will be treated to some different comedic styles and approaches.

One routine will feature his own alter ego, Herbert Henries who put Canada’s Got Talent audience into stitches in 2023.

“Herbert is very interactive with the audience. It’s going to be a good time for everybody,” said Porteous, who describes his Herbert persona as a more awkward version of himself.

Basso, who lives in Nanaimo B.C., and Mayer in the Peg, will also tickle the funny bones. They and Porteous have made audiences laugh during appearances on Amazon Prime; Apple TV; APTN and The Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

The doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are just $30 a person or $50 for two.

“We definitely want to make sure prices are reasonable plus it’s for charity too,” said Porteous.

Cenovus help funds Legacy UTV

Legacy Regional Protective Services in the RM of Wilton has

added a UTV to its response fleet thanks to a funding donation from Cenovus Energy.

“The addition of the

UTV to the fleet will enhance accessibility to the rural area and landscape that we service,” said Legacy in a

Legacy Regional Protective Services in the RM of Wilton has added a new UTV to its response fleet thanks to a donation by Cenovus Energy.

recent newsletter.

The regional fire rescue service says the ability to easily navigate and ensure accessibility to the rural landscape with the UTV will increase their ability to readily respond, access injured persons,

and reduce the loss of property where firefighting and prevention are concerned.

“On behalf of our department members, the community members of Lashburn, Marshall and the RM of Wilton, please accept

our sincere gratitude for this funding,” said Legacy.

They also thanked Cenovus for their shared commitment to enhancing response readiness and building healthy, safe and resilient communities.

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The Sticks will host the Best Man’s comedy tour on June 14 to raise money for Border Paws Animal Shelter and generate laughs. From left are comedians Chris Basso, Scott Porteous and Nelson Mayerer.

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LMC ready to mark 10-year milestone

Automotive enthusiasts of all ages got their motors running during the Lloydminster Motor Club’s (LMC) season opener.

Held last Sunday in the parking lot at the Lloydminster Exhibition, the car show doubled as a fundraiser for the GOAT’s Christmas

Wish, a product launch for the club’s newest business endeavour, as well as a preview of what’s on the horizon for the club’s future.

“This all started as an ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) idea and has expanded into two chapters, over $60,000 raised in 10 years for charity and families in need …

there’s even been a couple of businesses that spawned from off of it too, which is awesome. What more can you ask for?” said LMC’s head honcho, Randy Marsh.

“Today has a little bit of everything, which is amazing, but we’re actually holding back a bit because this is our 10th year as a club and we’re trying to build up

for a year-end meet to celebrate that 10-year milestone.”

Since its inception, the LMC has hosted multiple car shows per year, all of which have a charitable element to them, but the club’s newest venture involves locally sourced barbecue and hot sauces and spices.

“The spices and sauces were made by our Wainwright chapter, the Wainwright Motor Club,” explained Marsh.

“T he hot sauce was

made by a guy in Wainwright called Mr. Pickles, and the barbecue sauce is done by one of the members of the Wainwright crew. The spice is by 1908 BBQ out of Wainwright as well.

“We’re just doing our best to keep everything local. We love dealing with everything local, it doesn’t have to be automotive related, we just love dealing with anyone local.”

The club’s growth over the past 10 years is something Marsh is quite proud of and

hopes the future sees as much, if not more support than in years past.

“Helping out and giving back to the community was always a goal; I didn’t know it would be achieved this well, and I’m so grateful for everyone’s contributions over the years,” said Marsh.

“We have the ability to help out in a unique way and I’m all for doing it.”

Sunday’s LMC season opener raised a total of $575 for the GOAT’s Christmas Wish.

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Add a care directive to your fridge

Adding a green sleeve to your fridge art in Alberta or a yellow sleeve in Saskatchewan can bring peace of mind to anyone over the age of 18 in the event of a medical emergency.

The sleeves are a plastic pocket containing everything from personal medical information, to your health care directive and a proxy appointment in case you are not able to speak for yourself.

The program caught the attention of members of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society last Tuesday in a presentation.

Megan Hamilton, an assessor coordinator with Home Care in Saskatchewan and paramedic Jason Loewen with Medavie Health Services in Alberta were invited to speak about the sleeves programs.

“The purpose of the sleeves is to ensure someone has the personal care directive if something was ever to happen to them,” said Hamilton.

“Having it filled out before one gets sick helps ensure

they are in a place and their wishes are taken into consideration if something does happen.”

Loewen says information in the sleeves dictates what EMS does and what the hospital does to help someone in a medical emergency.

He recommends storing it on or near the top of your fridge so paramedics will know where to look for it if you are not able to speak for yourself when they arrive at your residence.

Attending first responders will be able to take this information to the hospital should you need to go to emerg.

The information in the sleeve could include a DNR or do not resuscitate order or whether a person wants CPR or to be sent to an intensive care unit or they just want comfort care measures.

“Some people will also include a list of medications that is very valuable to us, too, if they can’t advocate for themselves,” said Loewen.

“It’s very important because we don’t want to do something against someone’s wishes.

Loewen stresses information in a sleeve is just about medical issues and the level of medical care a person wishes to receive.

“It’s something that’s typically done with their doctor and signed by them with a witness, so it’s a legal document we can use to safely advocate for them,” he added.

Hamilton says usually the conversation is prompted when someone has received a diagnosis or has an illness, but the sooner, the better.

“Having it done beforehand is a little more helpful, so you know that is taken care of even if you go in for day surgery,” advised Hamilton.

The sleeve programs have been in place for a while and Hamilton thinks they are becoming more effective as more people hear about the service including the local seniors in attendance.

“The purpose today is just to let everyone know what the sleeves are, to understand the purpose of them and the importance of them, where to store them, and what documents to fill out and what pieces get filled out with the help of a profes -

Megan Hamilton, a Home Care assessment coordinator with

katchewan Health Authority, teamed up with Jasons Loewen, a paramedic with Medavie Health Services in Alberta, to talk to the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society about respective provincial Yellow Sleeve and Green Sleeves medical wishes from individuals who may be incapacitated during a medical emergency.

sional,” she explained. Hamilton also let on, Home Care, provided by Saskatchewan Health Authority just got funding for four new positions in the area with a new team called STAT for short-term assess -

ment and treatment.

“There’s me, an LPN, and two health care aids,” she said. “The purpose of the team is to provide complementing services Home Care is already providing to fill in gaps in service.”

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In most cases, it’s better to keep your mouth shut!

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As you can see in this photo to the right, I’m having a good chuckle while golfing in this Tuesday’s annual Chamber of Commerce golf tournament ... what you may not be able to read is “Shortest Drive” written on the card I’m holding.

between Sandy Beach and the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre (LGCC) ... which is more than I’ve ever golfed in my (almost) 34 years on planet Earth.

Despite having spent ample time on the course this year, Tuesday’s round at the LGCC was a reminder to swing before you speak.

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Although fairly new to golf, Chels and I are making the most of our season passes at Sandy Beach Regional Park, playing together, solo, or with friends as often as possible.

To date this season, I’ve played 135 holes

Tuesday’s tournament saw me take home the “Shortest Drive” prize, which I’m excited to say was a Washer Toss game set (score!). This isn’t something I’d typically brag about for roughly 15,000 people to read, but I was also that guy saying

‘Who would write their name down for this one?’ Swing before you speak!

Susan Cross, a teammate and coworker of mine, said it perfectly.

“You winning this

wouldn’t be funny if you couldn’t drive a ball, but you can, so it’s really funny.”

Thanks again to the Chamber of Commerce for having us out! FORE!

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Leeway from Lloyd: Lots of options on Father’s Day

It looks like Lloydminster is actually becoming the regional centre of Father’s Day. It’s shaping up that way again this year.

Hundreds of people and families will be in town for the special weekend for dads from June 14-16 to attend big events such as Ribfest and the Just Kruzin’ Show and Shine car show.

Ribfest is a popular three-day event based at Lloyd Ex and is a major fundraiser for Border City Connects transportation services. This will be the fifth Ribfest.

The 16th annual Just Kruzin’ show and shine will take place at the Servus Sports Centre on June 15.

Last year Ribfest and Just Kruzin were held at the Servus Sports Centre but organizers found there’s not enough room there to accommodate both events and attendees.

This year, the Man’s Best Friend Comedy Tour will also roll into Lloydminster on June 14 for a one nigh evening of laughs at The Sticks. This event will also help raise funds for Lloydminster’s Border Paws Animal Shelter.

Father’s Day is also held during the U.S. Open golf tournament so local sports bars will

be capitalizing on that to draw in even more customers.

It’s also a good opportunity for fathers and their kids to play a round or two or participate in some other recreational activities together and connect as fathers and sons are supposed to and daughters, too.

Unfortunately, that never happened with my own father. He would come home from his teaching job, for example, when I was just a little kid and take me down the basement and dangle me over the sump pump and threaten to dump me in.

So for all the fathers out there who may be struggling with some

mental or emotional issues please get yourself help and don’t take out on your kids.

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OP-ED: PROTECT LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Why should we care if Bills 18 and 20 give Edmonton more power over municipal affairs? They would get to approve or disapprove any and all agreements between the City and Ottawa.

They could get a say in civic elections and even decide to get rid of a duly elected mayor and or councillors if they so choose. Well, there are several reasons we should care.

We can, and do, spend a lot of time and effort railing about politicians in Ottawa and Edmonton, particularly for the sin of not paying any attention to us.

My contact with any given politician depends on proximity. I have met with our Saskatchewan Member of Parliament (MP) Rosemarie Falk on two occasions, but I have never met our Alberta MP, Shannon Stubbs. As to our Saskatchewan and Alberta MLA’s, I have met with them on numerous occasions and know them quite well. I have met the premiers of both Alberta and Saskatchewan. But, it sometimes takes some work to get in touch with them because they seem to be busy.

On the other hand, our city mayor and councillors are right in front of us and are, I am sure,

ures like Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, Sydney Crosby and Connor McDavid all talk about the important role their dads played in

tired of meeting with me; but they are easily and readily available. Why? Because this is our community and they are a part of it. They live among us and what goes on here is their primary focus.

Our city politicians are the most direct political relationship we as members of the community have. And while it may appear from time to time they don’t listen, I can tell you from having run and campaigned for council, sat in on council meetings, and met with both councillors and administration folks on behalf of various groups and people, that they do indeed listen and hear.

The y don’t always agree but in the end, they make decisions

that they believe are in the best interests of this city.

Politics is a dynamic. You not only have the privilege of voting, but you can also reach out to your local elected representatives and speak. You absolutely have a right to be heard. I might think your opinion is nuts, but I will absolutely defend your right to “have” an opinion. The beauty of civic politics is that your audience, the mayor and councillors, are close at hand.

I for one do not, under any circumstances want to see Edmonton stick their fingers in our political pie any more than they already do.

- Darrell Dunn

their success. If you’re dad, I hope you’re one of those healthy ones and have a great day celebrating with your kids in Lloydminster.

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Cards, games, food, meetings and live music

BINGO IS BACK!

Bingo is back at the Moose Lodge every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Must be 18 to play.

Legion She Shed Raffle Returns!

Get your ticket now for the Lloydminster Legion’s She Shed Raf -

fle! First prize is a new shed valued at over $4,500! Second prize is a beautiful garden swing! Third prize is a picnic table! Draws take place on July 1! Tickets are only $10 each and are available at Cliff Rose for Clothes, Coldwell Banker, Midway Towing or from any Legion member.

Proceeds support the Lloydminster Legion.

License # RR23-0659

Border City Métis Society AGM

The Border City Métis Society’s annual general meeting is being held on June 2 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium at the Border City Aboriginal Head Start Program,

5009–48 Ave. Memberships are due; lunch will be served.

Reconciliation Information Sharing

Grace United Church, Lloydminster extends an invitation to discuss and learn about reconciliation and decolonization. Join Charlene Bonnar for an evening series of information sharing, Wednesday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Church Hall. Bonnar teaches in the University Transfer Program at Lakeland College and has spent time unlearning her colonial upbringing and connecting with Indigenous culture and spirituality. Discussion and information sharing continue Wednesday, June 5, 7–9 p.m. at Grace United Church, 4708–50 Ave. in downtown Lloydminster. This series of discussions will continue June 5 and concludes on June 19.

69th Annual Lea Park Rodeo

The 69th Annual Lea Park Rodeo will be held on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. and June 8-9 at 1 p.m. with the dance in the Marwayne Arena to follow at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Win a 2024 Dodge 3/4 ton. Truck tickets are $100. Call 780205-9010 or 306-8216352 for more details.

Downtown Streetfest

The City of Lloyd -

minster is excited to once again host its annual Downtown Streetfest, which is being held on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fun kicks off at The Olive Tree for a free pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. with activities for the whole family taking place throughout the day.

Just Kruzin Show & Shine

Head to the Servus Sports Centre on June 15 for the Just Kruzin’ Specialty Vehicle Club’s 16th annual Show & Shine! Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon with the show running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards and prizes at 4 p.m. Organizers are expecting 200+ guest cars on top of their own local cars to make for roughly 250 total vehicles. The show will feature antique vehicles, hot rods, rat rods, customs, muscle cars and more. There will be food trucks and refreshments, a kid’s zone for the young ones to enjoy, and much more.

2nd Reconciliation Information Sharing

You are invited to Grace United Church, Lloydminster to join in the learning and discussions about reconciliation and decolonization. Join Charlene Bonnar for an evening series of information sharing, Wednesday, June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Church Hall. Continue your

learning journey June 19, 7–9 p.m. at Grace United Church, 4708 – 50 Ave. in downtown Lloydminster. This series of discussions will conclude June 19.

Filipino Festival

Celebrate Filipino heritage from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on June 22 with the 3rd annual Filipino Festival. The day of fun and delicious food will also feature live music, Zumba, dances, door prizes, a car show, raffles, bouncy houses, cultural presentations and games. For sponsorships and inquiries, please contact Dowsan at 639536-4092, Aurora at 306-821-4102 or Jonah at 306-830-9142.

Hotel California at The Vic Juba VaughnCo Entertainment is excited to bring the original Eagles tribute, Hotel California, to the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 20 for a 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 each and available online or at the theatre’s box office. Call 780-8727400 for more info.

Taylor Swift Tribute

The Vic Juba Community Theatre is excited to bring a Taylor Swift Tribute featuring Katy Ellis to the Border City on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $39 each and are available online or at the theatre’s box office. Call 780-8727400 for more info.

Each month, the Source highlights one member of the community as a fun way to bring us all closer together! This month, we featured Member of Parliament Rosemarie Falk!

If you didn’t do what you do for a living, what would you be doing?

I would be ‘moming’ full time or ‘moming’ while actively practising social work.

It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast?

Coffee? The kids would be having whatever cereal is deemed the favourite of the day! And if it’s a Sunday and I am not commuting, it would be pancakes with homemade whip cream and fresh fruit for breakfast.

If you could see one concert, what would it be?

Adele. I can only imagine her powerful voice in real time would be magnificent.

If you could have one super power, what would it be?

The ability to time travel. It would be remarkable to be able to witness events in history.

What was your childhood celebrity crush?

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, of course!!!!

What is your favourite TV show?

Parks and Recreation “There is only one bad word, taxes” – Ron Swanson.

What’s your dream car? G- Wagon- Flat Black.

What’s your fast-food guilty pleasure? Blizzards!!!!

Last book you couldn’t put down?

“Indian” in the Cabinet – Jody Wilson-Raybould.

Which person, alive or dead, would you like to have dinner with? Margaret Thatcher.

What’s the one thing you haven’t done that you’d love to do? Go to Hawaii.

What’s the best thing about Lloydminster?

I would say the people, that is what makes a community great.

If we’re buying you’re having....

Ice Cream from The Scoop with a splash of sun sitting poolside!

What’s your favourite vacation destination?

It may sound cheesy but anyplace with the fam jam. I work away so much it’s just fun to be together anywhere with family.

What’s your weirdest habit?

I have a habit of being busy.

What’s currently playing in your car or on your

smartphone right now?

If it is music, then it’s the local radio station of wherever I am. Otherwise I am reading/listening to the “The Daily Stoic.”

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

In all honesty, it is those that don’t follow through on their commitments.

What are your words to live by?

If you stand for nothing you will fall for everything.

Who’s your hero?

My late mother. She taught me to love, to have integrity, to be kind,

to be silently strong, to work hard and to use my voice.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

All I can say is Wings Wings Wings of an Angel.

Fun Facts About Rosemarie!

- She Ukrainian danced for years and had an opportunity to dance in Ukraine.

- She attempts to garden (but would appreciate advice).

- She likes old, antique items.

- She once had two pet rabbits, Buster and Brownie.

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Aviator Farms grounds local pilot

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Located northwest of the Border City in Marwayne, Alta., Aviator Farms is a perfect example of country living calling one home.

Owned and operated by Garth George, his wife, Cortney, and their two boys, Kade, 17, and Rhett, 5, the mixed farm

produces grain and cattle with Garth, who’s also a commercial pilot with 15 years experience with Sunwing Airlines, taking to the skies during the slower winter months.

There was a point in Garth’s life when he thought he’d never return to the family farm, but after a few

career options in different area codes, he found himself back where he started, and loving it.

“I left the farm out of high school as I wanted nothing to do with it and started off in the military, then I flew in the bush for years before living in Toronto and realizing I hated living in the big city, came home to the farm and started farming,” he said.

Between the farm, the kids and his side hustle as a pilot, the fourthgeneration farmer, whose wife also happens to be an agronomist, keeps busy throughout the year and noted one of the toughest aspects of farming is staying on top of the economic side of things.

“Keeping track of things like fuel, fertilizer and all other expenses involved is the toughest part of farm -

ing,” he said, explaining the way he compares flying to farming.

“With farming, I can physically see what I did that day. I’m working with my hands and actually seeing progress, every day. It’s very satisfying ... flying is an important job, but

at the end of the day I don’t have much to show for it ... sometimes I feel like a cab driver.”

When it comes to advice on running a successful farming operation, Garth explained you just gotta roll with the punches.

“You wake up in the

morning with a plan and none of that’s going to happen, every day,” he said. “Something’s always going to change, and you have to adapt. Being flexible is key; you have to be able to change directions on a dime.”

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The Source featured Garth George and Aviator Farms for this month’s Farm of the Month. Pictured on the right are Garth’s wife, Cortney and their youngest son, Rhett, and pictured above are Garth and both of his sons, Kade and Rhett.

Last week in the field: Sask crop report

Producers made considerable progress with seeding after many regions experienced delays due to rainfall. Currently, 56 per cent of the 2024 crop is in the ground.

This is up from 32 per cent seeded last week, but behind the five-year average of 76 per cent and the 10-year average of 74 per cent.

Producers in the southwest, northwest and southeast are most complete at 64 per cent, 63 per cent and 61 per cent, respectfully.

The east-central region is 54 per cent complete, followed by the northeast and westcentral regions at 48 per cent and 47 per cent.

Rainfall occurred in much of the province at varying amounts over the past week. The highest reported rainfall was in the Mossbank area at 58 mm, followed by the Meadow Lake and Choiceland areas at 52 mm and 51 mm.

Although the rain has helped replenish topsoil moisture levels and improve growing conditions, many producers are hopeful for a pause in rainfall to allow seeding progress to continue.

Topsoil moisture conditions continue to improve across much of the province with the recent rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture is

rated at six per cent surplus, 89 per cent adequate and five per cent short.

Hayland topsoil moisture is reported at three per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short and one per cent very short. Similarly, pasture topsoil moisture is rated at three per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate, 12 per cent short and two per cent very short.

Early seeded crops are beginning to emerge throughout the province with good emergence reported overall.

Crop development is in the normally expected range for this time of year but seeding delays due to rainfall and cooler temperatures have slowed development in some regions of the province.

Producers are continuing to monitor pasture conditions while moving cattle. Currently, pasture conditions are rated as 12 per cent excellent, 55

per cent good, 26 per cent fair, six per cent poor and one per cent very poor across the province.

As crop emergence continues, producers are diligent in monitoring for any damage to their crops.

Most of the crop damage this week was due to frost, minor flooding, wind and hail.

Although not widespread, some producers have reported crop damage due to cutworms, wireworms and flea beetles.

As the weather allows, producers will be busy continuing with seeding operations, herbicide applications, moving cattle to pasture and brandings.

Producers are reminded to keep safety top of mind while working. For any crop or livestock questions, producers are encouraged to call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, toll free at 1-866-457-2377.

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Semi-unusual pets and why people love them

From cuddly to rambunctious, cats and dogs are the most common pets. But, of course, they are not the only ones. Here are three other types of popular pets, why people love them and what everyone should know about them.

Birds

Often dubbed “mini dinosaurs” due to their evolutionary history, parrots, canaries and finches are cherished pets for their colourful plumage. Keeping out door birds like chickens is also becoming more popular. Fresh eggs anyone?

But birds are also sus ceptible to avian flu, which is highly conta gious and has caused global outbreaks lead ing to mass disease and death in poultry. Importing a bird from a country other than the United States requires an import permit to help prevent foreign animal diseases such as

avian flu from coming into Canada.

Outdoor birds, like chickens, are at risk of getting avian flu from wild birds. If you keep chickens in your backyard, they should be kept away from wild birds, and you should protect their food and water to ensure they don’t get contaminated.

Reptiles

sure with carefully monitored temperature and humidity levels is crucial for their well-being.

Pigs

Many are drawn to the unique appeal of reptiles, which offer a departure from conventional pets in part due to being quiet and danderfree. But it’s important to remember they’re ultimately wild animals without the longstand ing domestication his tory that cats and dogs have with humans. They can also carry salmo nella, posing a risk to human health. To min imize this risk, always wash your hands thor oughly after handling them, avoid close con tact and keep them out of kitchen areas. Provid ing a dedicated enclo

Rising in popularity, people adore pigs’ curly tails, cute snouts and friendly, playful personalities. They’re also remarkably intelligent and capable of learning tricks and solving puzzles. But as with birds and reptiles, pigs also have major care needs.

Not only can they be extremely stubborn and

wild ones. The virus can spread through contact with their excretions, potentially contaminating shoes. Additionally, never give

pigs meat scraps, as a small bit of the virus in contaminated meat can spread ASF.

Pets add plenty of joy and meaning to our

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lives but, before choosing any type of pet, be sure you thoroughly understand their needs so you can decide if they are a good fit.

en route

to Lloydminster

Lloydminster and surrounding area residents can expect to receive their 2024 War Amps key tags in the mail starting this week. Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or place them in any mailbox, and The War Amps will return them to you by courier, free of charge. The War Amps receive no government grants. With the public’s support of the Key Tag Service, the association is making a difference in the lives of amputees, including children, by providing financial assistance for the cost of artificial limbs, peer support and information on all aspects of living with amputation. Those who do not receive their tags in the mail can order them at waramps.ca or call toll-free 1 800 250-3030.

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Local golfer makes 6 million to one shot, twice

In golf, an albatross, also known as a double eagle, occurs when a player finishes a hole three under par.

The odds of shooting one albatross are roughly six million to one, and to the amazement of everyone at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre (LGCC), local golfer Jim Born Jr. recently sank two albatrosses within 15 days of each other.

“When I got the first one I was golfing with Ryan Rivett. The ball kind of disappeared and I asked him ‘is that an albatross?’ He got out his range finder and couldn’t see the ball, so at that point, we knew it was in,” said Born.

“It caught me off guard, so no one really cheered or celebrated, so when I got the second one I went a little overboard; everyone got a hug and a highfive,” he said with a laugh.

Born’s first albatross came on May 11 with his second hitting the bottom of the cup on May 26.

“For the first one, I hit a good drive down the right side of the fairway on 17 and had 183 yards, so I hit a six iron into a bit of a breeze … it faded in nicely, landed about five feet from the pin and rolled in,” he said.

“The second one was on May 26 on hole five. I had another good drive down the middle, had 186 in, downwind a little bit so I hit a seven iron. It was rolling, then it disappeared, then we went nuts.”

Although technically not a professional, Born plays nationally at the amateur level and was ranked 25th in Canada in 2001.

He began playing at the LGCC regularly in 1984 when it became an 18-hole course and has called it his home course ever since.

With two albatrosses on the books, the Source was also curious if Born had ever recorded a hole-in-one.

“I have three of them,” he said with a chuckle.

“My first one was in 1998 on Hole 4, then in 2021 or ‘22 I got

another one on Hole 4 and one on Hole 6.”

With decades of golfing under his belt, Born credits his recent successes to a bit of luck, and a lot of time on the course.

“I’d like to play every day, but it’s been tough lately with the weather,” he said, noting his favourite clubs to play are now his six and seven iron, the very clubs he shot his albatrosses with.

“I like to try to take the summers off and golf every day. I think I got 80 to 90 rounds in last year.”

For those just starting out in the sport, Born offered up a bit of advice.

“I’d definitely go to the range and go see your club pro and get clubs that are actually fitted for you,” he said, adding he didn’t know he needed three degrees upright on his irons until last season.

“Make sure you’re comfortable with your driver, your five iron, seven iron, and wedges, and a bit of practice with putting never hurt.”

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Local golfer Jim Born Jr., who’s called the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre his home course since it grew to 18-holes in 1984, recently sank two albatrosses (finishing a hole three under par) within two weeks of each other. The odds of a golfer recording an albatross are 6 million to one.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Jim Born Jr. was all smiles as he posed with his two new favourite clubs, a six and a seven iron, earlier this week at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre. Born shot an albatross with each of the clubs.

City athletes qualified for districts

It took a short hop, skip and jump for local track and field athletes to compete at the North West High School Athletic Association District meet in Meadow Lake.

The two-day district meet for Grade 7 to 12 athletes went ahead this Tuesday and Wednesday, one week after the City of Lloydminster track meet at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS).

According to LCHS coach Cole Bloxam, up to 700 athletes from all the major public and Catholic schools in the city and Sakaskohc High School from Onion Lake took part in the two-day district qualifier meet.

The city meet kicked off last Tuesday with the 3,000-metre races and the hurdles with Mother Nature throwing in a few hurdles of her own.

“There was a bit of a rain delay with the hail but we got through it all right,” said Bloxam with a clipboard in hand on the second day of the meet. Bloxam was a shot

putter in his university days and was asked to assess the quality of his LCHS track team in advance of the districts.

“Across the board, we’ve got a lot of talent, a lot of Grade 10 talent; we’re very young. We only have two Grade 12s on our roster of 36,” he said.

“We’ve got a really

young team with a lot of promising athletes.”

He says the program has a lot of upside as well next season.

“With the number of Grade 9s coming to the building next year with our expansion, I don’t know how many we’ll have on our roster. but probably close to 50,” he said.

Some track athletes from the Lloyd public and Catholic school districts are expected to compete at the Saskatchewan Summer Games July 21-July 27 on the LCHS track. Bloxam noted track surface was upgraded a couple of years ago in preparation for the Games.

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Zach Corcelles, a Grade 9 athlete from College Park School, ran this 200-metre heat in third place during the city track and field meet at the Comp last Thursday. Roughly 700 students took part.

Bandits in search of bench bosses

The Lloydminster Junior B Bandits, playing out of the North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League, are currently seeking an assistant and a head coach for the upcoming season.

According to a press release posted to Facebook Monday morning, the Bandits are currently accepting resumes for both positions; applications can be sent to lloydminsterbandits@gmail.com.

The deadline for applications is June 9 and head coaching requirements are as follows:

focused and in control

- Be a role model for players about appropriate behaviour both on and off the ice

- Develop leadership abilities

- Remain positive,

- Establish seasonal goals and objectives for the team and file with the director of hockey operations

- All hockey matters of the club from recruiting players to effective and well-planned practice sessions

- Appoint assistant coaches to assist on all matters of the hockey club

- Work when needed at off-ice fundraisers, community and sponsorship events

- Develop recruitment of players including spring and fall camps.

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Lakeland apprentice competing in Quebec

Lakeland College’s third-year heavy equipment technician apprentice, James Wilson, will represent Team Alberta at this week’s Skills Canada National Competition in Quebec City.

Wilson punched his ticket to the nationals on May 30-31 by winning gold in heavy vehicle technology at

the Skills Alberta Provincial Competition in Edmonton on May 8-9. The outstanding apprentice demonstrated skills learned at Lakeland including troubleshooting and

Lakeland College’s third-year heavy equipment technician apprentice, James Wilson, pictured winning gold at Skills Alberta earlier this month, is now in Quebec City competing in the Skills Canada National competition from May 30-31. Cenovus Energy is one of his sponsors.

diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, steering and engine systems, driveline and suspension concerns, as well as completing an inspection on a garbage truck.

“Competing at Skills was awesome,” Wilson said in a news release on Monday.

“My instructors were there with me, talking to me, helping me out from the sidelines with any questions I had. It was awesome, finding out I had won gold. It wasn’t something I expected. It just gave me a sense of pride, like I’ve accomplished something.”

Wilson’s journey to the provincial skills in Edmonton was made possible with financial support from Cenovus Energy, as well as support from his employer, MPI Oilfield out of Bonnyville, Alta., and Lakeland’s School of Trades and Technology.

Now, part of Team Alberta, Wilson is fully funded by Skills

Alberta to compete in Quebec City.

“I want to thank Lakeland College for giving me the opportunity and supporting me,” Wilson said.

“Same with MPI Oilfield for allowing me to go and Cenovus Energy for supporting the financial side of it.”

Four other Lakeland apprentices competed at Skills Alberta, namely, Ava Formanski, automobile technology, Logan Peters, carpentry, Joel St. Laurent, carpentry and Ethan Brousseau, heavy vehicle technology.

“We are incredibly proud of all our apprentices who represented Lakeland College at Skills Alberta,” said Dave King, dean of trades and technology at Lakeland College.

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ALBERTA FEED GRAIN:

Allan passed away in Palliative Care at the Lloydminster Hospital on May 21, 2024 at the age of 68 years, after a brief battle with liver cancer. He will be lovingly remembered for his thoughtfulness, loving kindness and super sense of humor.

Bill was born on June 4, 1955 at the Neilburg Hospital to parents, Doris & John H. Allan. Bill attended all of his schooling at the Neilburg School.

After marrying Beatrice Burkitt on June 8, 1979, they moved from Lloydminster to Dawson Creek, Red Deer, Taber, and then Lethbridge with Bill’s trucking career. In 2022 Bill moved back to Neilburg to retire.

Bill is survived by daughter, Brenda; son, Brock (Crystal); grandsons, Kadin and Terence (T J); sister, Carol (Lloyd) Watson and their families; and loving companion, Brenda Blenkhorn.

Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Bea in 2019; father, John H. in 2006; mother, Doris in 2019; older brother, John A. in 2022; and his youngest brother, Jimmy in 1977.

At Bill’s request, no funeral service will be held. Following cremation, a family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Carruthers cemetery.

Donations in memory of Bill may be made to Neilburg Recreational Board (Arena Fund) .

Rest in peace, Bill! McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS

The Allan family would like to thank all those who showed their support and a special thanks to the nurses and staff in palliative care at Lloydminster Hospital.

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