City wants comment on warehouse project
A notice to landowners about a large warehouse, automotive and equipment repair shop has been issued by the City of Lloydminster.
Meanwhile, the notice informs property owners within 100 meters of 6402-12 St. of a discretionary use application.
“Please take notice that a neighbour who is within a one hundred (100) metre radius of your property boundary has submitted the following Development Permit Application,” states the letter signed by development officer Roxanne Shortt.
“(It’s) for the purposes of Warehouse Sales & Automotive and Equipment Repair Shop at 6402 – 12 Street and it is being reviewed in accordance with Land Use Bylaw 5-2016.”
However, the notice makes no mention of who the application is on behalf of. Other documents have the name blacked out with the application.
Additionally, the application directs individuals to another city site, which provides this site plan for the project.
Up until March 20, anyone in the city can register comments with the planning department regarding the application.
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Mount Joy Snow Resort put a lid on ski season with a cardboard sled race. See Page 6 for more. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos
ATCO records another strong year
deployment camp in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. Lastly, they picked up a $4 million contract to supply and install auxiliary buildings in support of an expansion project for a mine site located in north-central Chile.
ATCO Ltd. reported another big year as the global entity continued its upward growth.
“I’m pleased to report that ATCO achieved adjusted earnings of $481 million, this is 49 million and over 11 per cent higher than the previous year,” said Katie Patrick, executive vice president, chief financial and investment officer with ATCO.
They recorded a strong year picking up some large contracts.
“ATCO Structures delivered growth throughout 2024 which was tied to their strong base business performance driven by increased global space rental activity. In addition to improved workforce housing trade sales performance across Australia, Canada and the U.S.,” said Patrick.
ATCO Structures was awarded multiple contracts totalling $29 million to supply and install an accommodation camp. They were also awarded a contract to design and supply mine dry and administrative facilities for a uranium mine in Western Canada. The final site completion is expected in the second quarter of 2025.
ATCO Structures picked up a contract to decommission and relocate a rapid
Ashcor picked up its first reclaimed ash management (RAM) facility in the U.S. after announcing an agreement with Consumers Energy. The deal is to extract and repurpose impounded coal ash from the soon-to-be-retired J.H. Campbell Generating Complex in Michigan.
On the Canadian utilities side, ATCO Gas Australia received an important decision. They received the final access agreement from the Economic Regulation Authority, which approves the prices for ATCO’s gas distribution network for the next five years.
Last year marked advancements in two large utility infrastructure projects, the Yellowhead Mainline Project and the Central East Transfer Out Project.
Patrick says they expect to see more growth in the future.
“Over the long term, we continue to be bullish on the outlook of our energy businesses. As population and industrial needs continue to grow, we expect to see very strong fundamentals in our core Alberta markets and opportunities to deliver even higher rate-based growth,” she said.
ATCO and its subsidiaries have approximately 21,000 employees and assets of $27 billion.
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No money in Alberta budget for Cenovus Energy Hub
The Feb. 28 Alberta Budget 2025 announcement has come and gone. With it, another opportunity for the city to receive funding for the Cenovus Energy Hub.
Earlier this year, Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright MLA Garth Rowswell explained because the project didn’t fall under a specific grant program, “We’d have to wait to see if a projected provincial surplus funded it,” he said.
However, the millions of dollars the city asked for was not included in the provincial document. When asked at a recent infrastructure announcement, Mayor Gerald Aalbers was hopeful they may still find funds. They intend to sit down with Rowswell and other ministers to see what the road looks like going forward.
“We know the province will close their books at the end of March, and we can certainly hope there is some surplus money at the provincial level,” said Aalbers.
“We’ll start the process again and sit down with the provincial government and discuss the needs in the City of Lloydminster and how they can participate in a project we think is very important.”
Back in November, Lloydminster city manager, Dion Pollard, noted they had plans for this situation. But it would have to come back to council if Alberta didn’t come through.
“It takes into consideration. We anticipate we will be able to sell the lots, maybe it takes a little more time than anticipated. Same thing with the fundraising. We have plans in place for all of those situations should they arise,” said Pollard.
“In our perfect world, we get the Alberta funding, the project’s fully funded. If not, we certainly have some challenges we’re prepared for, we’ll bring those to council once we’re aware of what the situation is.”
During that council meeting, over $7 million in unsecured funding was needed for the new facility.
When asked about the lack of funds in the budget, Rowswell had some of the same next steps in mind.
“It wasn’t in there,” said Rowswell. “So I’ll have to figure out what happened and probably have another conversation at that time.”
Regardless of the funding source, developers are on track to complete the Cenovus Energy Hub by the fall.
Kenworth sponsors Cenovus Energy Hub
Edmonton Kenworth Ltd. is announcing sponsorship funding for the Cenovus Energy Hub.
The sponsorship of $40,000 over 10 years will secure the company naming rights for a dressing room at the facility.
“We are a proud sponsor for many organizations, groups, and events in Lloydminster and the surrounding area. We know community centres are the heart of every community. This is why we chose, and are proud, to be a dressing room sponsor for Cenovus Energy Hub,” said Mike Alcock, Kenworth Lloydminster branch manager.
“Kenworth’s generous sponsorship is a model example of community stewardship. Their sup -
port not only helps bring our vision for Cenovus Energy Hub closer to reality, but it also aligns with our city’s commitment to providing modern, high-quality facilities for our residents and visitors alike. We are appreciative of their investment and what it means in shaping the future of our city,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers.
Fundraising is ongoing for the Cenovus Energy Hub. It is a primary arena with seating for 2,500 which is expandable up to 4,500 for concerts and events with floor seating.
A second NHL-sized indoor ice surface will have seating for up to 500.
People or companies looking to donate or sponsor the arena can do so on the City of Lloydminster’s website.
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Lloydminster submits grant for trails
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Walking trails around Lloydminster may see expansion and rehabilitation, pending a successful grant application.
The City of Lloydminster will be submitting a grant application for the Active Transportation Fund. This comes after council passed a motion at the Feb. 24 regular council meeting to submit the application.
With this grant, the city looks to receive $3.12 million from the federal grant while only having to contribute roughly $2 million to the project.
The application consulted with local teams to consider what projects to put in.
“When putting together our application, we consulted with the city’s engineering team, transportation, rec and culture, and the parks department to determine a scope of work that meets the requirements of the application, but also considered the financial constraints the city is going to have in the next five years,” said Ryan Hill, finan-
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“We reviewed the trails and sidewalks masterplan we had done in January 2021 and there are several high-priority trails we feel need to be completed. Trails around the Cenovus Energy Hub were also included because they need to be completed as part of the property development agreement. Lastly, we looked at the Weaver Park Master Plan which was just completed in July 2024, and we included some trails in there as well.”
Hill says the trails will provide good connectedness between Weaver Heritage Park and the Cenovus Energy Hub.
The work will need to be done between 2025 and 2030 with items being brought forward in future years.
million for these projects.
Should the city get the grant and the projects are not completed before 2030, that could lead to losing the grant.
Coun. Jim Taylor asked how exactly the city would be getting the money, whether it’s a lump sum at the start or at the end.
“Typically, all grants pay out on a claims basis, so we would incur the costs, submit a claim, get reimbursed,” said Hill.
Coun. David Lopez wanted to know if user groups were consulted when considering what trail projects were chosen.
Adele Wakaruk, executive manager of corporate services, gave some insight into how the city chose what projects to include.
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“We would be putting these predominantly in 2026, ‘27, ‘28, ‘29,” said Hill.
City manager, Dion Pollard, clarified the city typically budgets yearly for trails.
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“Traditionally, (we) have anywhere from a quarter of a million dollars to half a million dollars each year in our budget for trails,” he said. “In the past few years we’ve done the projects on the south end of the city on Highway 17, we’ve done from Cenovus head office to 40 Ave.”
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“We took into account key reports such as the Weaver Heritage Master Plan, the Lloydminster Facility Project Synopsis, Trails and Sidewalk Master Plan, Social Needs Assessment and Engagement as well as the Rec Facilities Feasibility Study. A lot of different reports were consulted in crafting this application, which takes into account some of the priorities the city has today,” she said.
Hill also provided some rough numbers as to how much money will be allocated to each project.
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He says the projects chosen to be part of this grant are high priority.
“They’re probably on the higher end of the priority list we would be completing should council approve trail money in the budget each year,” said Pollard.
If council is unsuccessful in the grant application, the city will not be committing the over $2
“Rough numbers, the Weaver Heritage Park is about 16 per cent of the application, the Cenovus Energy Hub is about 11, rehabilitation is about a third of it and the remaining 40 per cent is new trails,” he said.
Hill hopes to know the results of the grant application prior to budget 2026 but said it could take as long as nine months to find out.
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New green space in the works in Bonnyville
A new green space could be coming to Bonnyville after council gave first reading to a bylaw to close a portion of 47 Ave.
The Town of Bonnyville received a request to close a portion of the lane at the back of 4802 47 Ave. near the Bonnylodge. Residents of the lodge could use the closed section of the lane as green space along with the empty lot.
“I drove that back alley and it’s a back alley to nowhere. It would be better served letting the lodge use it,” said Coun. Byron Johnson.
The bylaw first came to council on Feb. 22, 2022, and was given first reading. Not all the information was given to Alberta Transportation for their approval, and it was delayed. The bylaw timed out after 24 months and could not be used.
“It’s just interesting considering, if we have policies and bylaws in place that fall in line with what a municipality can do, why do we always have to go to the province for these,” said Mayor Elisa Brosseau.
Administration confirmed necessary documents were sent to Alberta Transportation for approval. Referral letters were sent to adjacent landowners and utility companies for the road closure request. No objections were received.
Council gave first reading to the bylaw with a public hearing scheduled for March 25. The bylaw, along with copies of the referral letters and feedback from the public hearing will be required to be approved by the minister of transportation and economic corridors.
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SLIDING INTO SPRING
The end of the ski season was marked with an exciting day at Mount Joy Snow Resort. The difference between this day and any other? No one on the hill brought skies or snowboards.
Mount Joy held their semi-annual cardboard sled races on Sunday, March 9, just in time for the spring melt.
“I was hoping to do this next weekend or the following weekend in March, but with the way things were last weekend, we had to do it this weekend,” said Tyler Wilson, Mount Joy Snow Resort board member and race organizer.
“It’s a wind-up to our year to get people out, and it’s a nice day today,” he added, noting getting outside and having fun is what Mount Joy is all about.
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“A few years ago during a night ski, our president at the time thought it would be fun to bring back the cardboard race media challenge. That was two years ago, and we had roughly 50 people come out with sleds and kids,” said Wilson.
“We wanted to do it last year but had a horrible year for snow. The snow’s been better this year, but the weather hasn’t been our friend.”
Looking ahead to the summer season, Wilson is
excited for what’s on the horizon.
“In the summer, we have a much larger trial system than in the wintertime. They’re maintained and bikers and runners come out all the time for that,” said Wilson.
“They need passes to use the trails, but that’s for us to maintain our insurance.”
Passes are available in town at Grindin’ Gears Bikes and Boards, or online at mountjoyresort.com.
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Vermilion moves forward with sewer project
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The Town of Vermilion will be finishing upgrades to its existing sewer collection infrastructure.
The proposed project aims to complete the remaining upgrade of the sanitary main from west of Highway 41 to the west of the wastewater treatment plant.
Public advertising work for the borrowing bylaw has been completed.
“We’ve finished the advertising process as well as the petition process, I did not receive any petitions,” said Brian Leibel, director of corporate services.
“Not having received any petitions on it, we can move ahead with approval.”
The project is proposed to be a five-year phased initiative. Replacement was needed due to the current line’s deteriorated state and maximum capacity.
The line upgrade will enhance its condition while supporting the development of the North Brennan neighbourhood.
“With our industrial areas filling up so quickly, I think the need for these residential locations is ever-growing and there’s people more and more looking at Vermilion there’s just nowhere to build, move or live. I think this is
exactly what we need,” said Deputy Mayor Joshua Rayment.
The financial implication of the project would see an increase to long-term debt of $2.25 million if no alternate funding sources can be found for the project. The expected interest rate on the loan is 4.89 per cent with semi-annual payments of approximately $78,461.
Administration does plan to pursue other grants to fund the project.
Rayment is happy to see the funding be put in place to start the project but wants to stress they are working on getting grant funding.
“It’s great that we’re putting this in pre-emptively, but I just want everyone to understand this is pre-emptive funding to hopefully allow us to be planned to move into this project when we receive our grant funding,” he said.
The budget and funding source was approved in the 2025 capital budget and the bylaw must be in place, even if the borrowing is not utilized in the future, to allow staff to move forward. Rayment says this is an important project in building up residential areas in Vermilion.
“I feel like if we get this it’s an important milestone for the Town of Vermilion being able to develop more lots and finally be able to grow on the residential side of our community,” he said.
Vermilion council passed the bylaw giving it second and third reading.
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Home inspections researched by Rotary
Jeff Schellenberg, owner of Pillar to Post, says home inspections help buyers understand a house before they commit.
Schellenberg shared his experience inspecting homes in the region at the March 3 Rotary Club of Lloydminster meeting. He stressed the importance of knowledge when making one of life’s biggest purchases.
“My job is to make sure you know everything I can point out about the house,” he said. “You have as much knowledge and information as you can to make that decision comfortably.”
Schellenberg said home inspections are visual assessments. Inspectors do not damage walls or move furniture to find hidden problems.
“If the roof is covered in snow, I’m not going. I can get up there, but I’m coming down way faster than I want to,” he said.
Inspections also have limitations. If an issue was not visible at the time, inspectors cannot predict when it might fail.
“I could drive away, and by the time I get to the corner, the water heater
pops and floods the basement. I don’t know that,” he said, emphasizing accountability.
“If you can show it was something that was obviously there when I was there and I didn’t catch it, I’m on the hook for it,” he said.
Homeowners asked questions about roofing, heating systems and electrical panels. One asked about cedar shake roofing.
“Cedar shake life expectancy is somewhere between 40 and 50 years,” said Schellenberg. “But our weather is tough on any kind of roofing.”
Another homeowner asked about in-floor heating, which Schellenberg explained had issues in early 90’s plumbing.
“If you’re not losing coolant from your system, then chances are you’re fine.”
Schellenberg encouraged homeowners to be informed and proactive. He also noted that although inspections aren’t legally required, many insurance companies are now requiring it.
“Houses are more complex now than they used to be,” he said. “People specialize in their fields, but they may not know how to change the seal on a toilet.”
Two encampment fires in two days
wildland unit), a utility pickup, and a command unit.”
Fires broke out at two separate unhoused encampments last week.
The City of Lloydminster reports crews quickly contained and controlled the small fires.
“On Wednesday, March 5, the Lloydminster Fire Department (LFD) responded to an encampment fire in a heavily wooded area off a lease road near 75 Ave. Due to the inaccessible location, crews had to walk in with equipment. The fire covered approximately 7.5x7.5 metres,” said the city in a release.
“Crews were on scene for about an hour with three engines (including a
On March 6, a second encampment fire erupted.
“On Thursday, March 6, LFD responded to a fire north of the cemetery around 2:30 p.m. The fire was in a heavily wooded, inaccessible area and had been burning for some time before being noticed. It spread deep underground and covered approximately 9x9 metres,” stated the city.
“Crews were on scene for about an hour with two engines (including a wildland unit), a command unit, and a utility pickup. A nearby city excavator assisted with the overhaul.”
No injuries were reported.
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Badges to do battle for charity
match while raising funds for local charities.
munity together to raise funds for local charities right here in Lloydminster and gives businesses a chance to give back through prizes and draws.”
Lloydminster RCMP Insp. Brian Nichol described the event as a “Fun and quite competitive challenge between the police and firefighters in Lloydminster.”
“There is always a deep-seeded competitive streak between the two groups that always culminates in a fun and entertaining time for all those playing and in attendance to watch,” he added.
400-plus local folks,” added Hill.
The rivalry may be intense, but it’s all in good spirits.
“The rivalry is always a pressure cooker between the two,” said Nichol. “They tend to get very competitive with each other, and because it is hockey, it can be a little chippy at times! This is all in good fun.”
The event also features familyfriendly entertainment.
“Attendees can also meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Monty the Safety Bear, who will be signing autographs and handing out limited-edition hockey cards at the game,” said Hill.
A rivalry-on-ice is set to take place this weekend with the return of the “Battle of the Badges.”
The Todd Gustavson Memorial “Battle of the Badges” hockey game will take place on March 15, at the Centennial Civic Centre.
The annual event brings the Lloydminster Fire Department and RCMP together in a fun and competitive
The city produced a video promoting the event, it can be found here.
“The Battle of the Badges hockey game celebrates the strong partnership between the Lloydminster Fire Department and RCMP while honouring former Fire Chief Todd Gustavson,” said assistant Fire Chief Kris Hill.
“This annual event brings the com-
The event supports three local charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lloydminster, The Olive Tree, and The Salvation Army Lloydminster. Entry is by cash or non-perishable food donation.
“All proceeds and donations go to the Olive Tree, Salvation Army, and Big Brothers and Sisters,” said Nichol. “It is cash or food donation at the door.”
“The event is typically attended by
In addition to the game, there will be prize draws throughout the day.
“It is a great commitment of a lot of people in both of our organizations that put a lot of their own personal time and effort into helping out in our community by donat
ing their time, donating money and food, as well as enjoying the amazing folks in our city,” said Nichol.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the puck drops at noon.
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Let me tell you what I think!
One of the first targets of oppressive regimes is the press; or more correctly, the broad dissemination of information.
Section 2 of our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states; Every one has the following fundamental freedoms: a) freedom of conscience and religion; b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication
The American equivalent is found in the First Amendment of their Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press
The bottom line here is that in both countries every one of us has the freedom to express our views without government interference. Period.
Three instances have occurred recently that bother me greatly. The editor and sports writer of our local paper was covering a protest at Lakeland College regarding their sports program. The college was less-than cooperative.
Just as a point of information, Lakeland College receives government monies. Because of that, they must follow the Charter, which clearly states our press guy had every right to be at that event.
The second instance took place during the last few days of last month. T he White House press office announced that from now on, they will select which reporters are allowed to cover the President.
Up until now, the “White House Press Core,” an organization comprised of all of the various press people, have determined which of their members can cover White House news on a per-session basis. This includes sharing time between sworn press enemies such as CNN and Fox News. Now, the President will decide who can cover him, and guess who that will be.
The final issue that has my blood pressure spiking is the action of the owner of the Washington Post who has directed his “opinion section” people that they are no longer to write columns critical of the Presidents’ agenda. The owner is a guy called Jeff Bezos. You may remember him as the owner of Amazon and a good buddy of Trump.
The Opinion Editor resigned as a result. The Washington Post is the newspaper that broke the Watergate story. It was the epitome of “critical” reporting regardless of the party in power. A few
weeks before this, Bezos also prevented an editorial cartoon mocking Trump from being published. She too resigned.
I keep hearing you can’t trust the reporting of mainstream media. Is the press biased?
Of course, they are! As am I! As are you! Speaking personally, to counter-balance those various reporting and editorial biases, I have access to over a dozen different daily news feeds, both left-leaning and right, Canadian, American and International.
The issue is not just the information itself, but the veracity of its origins and the credibility you decide to place on it.
The more sources you have, the higher the likelihood you will be able to develop a reasonably accurate interpretation of the events being reported.
With the camera being everywhere these days, you can often view things with your own eyes. Whether you choose to believe what you see or how you interpret the information, is another matter entirely.
As an investigator, no witness statement is absolute unless you can independently corroborate it. There are, after all, three truths: your truth, my truth and finally, the cold hard truth.
One of the lessons history has shown time and again is that any effort by people in powerful positions to reduce access to information, such as any censorship of the press, is dangerous.
As a writer and citizen, the ability to express my opinion is sacrosanct. I don’t care if you believe in Chem-Trails or that an International Cabal is taking over the substance of the Municipal Land Use Bylaw.
I don’t care if you love or hate Trump; I don’t care if you think the deep state is ruining the country. I don’t care if you believe the Law is under threat or not.
What I do care about is that you have every “right” to hold that opinion. You have every right to express that opinion. You have the right of access to information regarding what is going on. If you have the wherewithal to advance your view into political action, then good on you. That’s called democracy.
To have any leader suggest that suppressing unflattering coverage is justified is a great way to get your clock cleaned.
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Chris’ A-Z: Hockey, arenas and a musical update
The topics of hockey and arenas here in the border city have been nothing short of hot.
As winter slowly turns to fall and the clock ticks forward on the new Cenovus Energy Hub, plenty of questions still swirl around the new arena.
In the rear-view mirror is the old Centennial Civic Centre, which has stood the test of time.
The arena opened in 1967 but work really began a few years prior. City council spent time travelling and touring other facilities. They worked hard to bring the best possible product to Lloydminster and see an arena thrive.
It would be in 1964 when a contract would be awarded to Buchanan Construction Limited of Edmonton.
The Civic Centre Committee of the time worked with the low bidder to bring down the cost.
Council, alongside the committee, didn’t intend for the mezzanine floor to be finished and included in the original cost of the building. By deleting this separate portion and modifying other items, the overall size of the arena and seating capacity was maintained, and the contractor agreed to proceed immediately for the sum of $400,000.
By 1967 the arena opened its doors, welcoming in fans and competitors alike. The Centennial Civic Centre was regarded as the best in the west. Bobby Hull was invited to lead the Lloydminster Exhibition Parade. He opened the exhibition and gave a scoring demonstration
and skated with Barry Gibbs.
Over the decades, the arena has welcomed thousands of fans coming together to cheer for their local Lloydminster teams. The story sounds a lot like what we are currently experiencing with the Cenovus Energy Hub.
Council and administration identified a need and worked to bring it to fruition.
Whether or not the public believes it is necessary, I can guarantee the feeling in that arena on the first night of hockey will be electric. People will pour into the new arena and experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment and watch some good ol’ hockey.
I’d also like to provide an update on a special piano in Lloydminster, the Brew piano. It’s a piano that has been around almost as long as Lloydminster has existed and something
I wrote about last week.
It provided many wonderful musical performances and spent much time bringing the community together. Avice Jensen taught her students how to play using the piano. Since my last article, I’ve learned a few things about the storied piano.
Due to the piano being exposed to the weather while being hauled in a wagon, the varnish was cracked, which drew great fascination from Jensen’s children. Luckily it was eventually refinished, the ivories replaced, and the felts repaired.
The piano is still in the family teaching the next generation to play. Also, if you have something you’d like to see me cover or a piece of history you want to share send me an email at christian@meridiansource.ca
Gray Matters: Buy Canadian, local news and advertising
If you haven’t started already, now might be the time to jump on the buy-Canadian bandwagon.
I’m not talking about groceries, cars or maple syrup, though; I want you to buy independent Canadian news.
Advertisers have provided the latticework on which to build community news for as long as black ink has filled newsprint pages with information. They also dot the other mediums where you learn about what is happening.
So, how can you support local news outlets in providing you with the most up-to-date information about our community?
To start, please click and go to the respective websites from our social media posts. Read the news there, don’t depend on someone else to sum it up for you with a copy and paste on Facebook.
I understand it’s frustrating to go through a third party to get the necessary information or the story. I’m sure every reporter who works for non-mainstream media has voiced their concerns about the Facebook ban on Canadian news … yet here we are.
If you are reading a hard copy of a free newspaper, listening to your favourite local radio news, or watching the local news on TV, go see their supporters.
Say thank you to those businesses you see, read and hear supporting these outlets.
Understand that without their support, we couldn’t bring you
breaking news, hold people accountable, and tell the stories you want to hear.
None of us ever wants to be like the mainstream news outlets.
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Modern square dancing lessons are being offered every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 5115 - 49 Ave. Walk to the beat of music by following simple instructions from the caller. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear whatever is comfortable. First evening is FREE. For more info, contact 780-872-2493 or visit SquareDanceLloydArea.com
Bingo at the Moose Lodge
scheduled for March 16 at 1 p.m. Admission is $15, musicians are free, but you also have an opportunity to win 1 of 20 free admission tickets. Bring your friends and family for great music, fun and a homecooked lunch. Call Dixie at 780-744-2204 for more.
Lloydminster Senior Citizens Society AGM
GRACE UNITED CHURCH
Sunday, March 16 at 10:00am Lent 2 – Sunday Worship
Rev. George Mafuleka Preaching Nursery & Sunday School available Confirmation Group with Rev. Cathy Kinsman Lunch & Annual General Meeting following Worship
#GodsHandsAndHeartAlways All Are Welcome!
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY LLOYDMINSTER at Lloydminster Public Library, Lloyd Mall West Entrance - Unit 160, 5211 44 St, AB
A Christ-centered, multicultural, multiracial, Bible-based Anglican Church of Lloydminster that believes in the apostolic teaching and is sensitive to human needs
SUNDAY SERVICES AT 12:00 NOON
BIBLE STUDY AT 7:00 PM & FRIDAYS VIA ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87146305791?pwd=e4yawgRifbUJABQXMVne AsP2olkl3c.1, Meeting ID: 871 4630 5791, Passcode: 989498
The Revd. Can. Chinedu Ememanka | Rector (365) 378-4051
Rt.Revd. Dr. Olukayode Adebogun | Diocesean Bishop
The Revd. Can. Barr. Chinedu Ememanka - Rector
Bingo will be held every Monday and Wednesday, except holidays, at Moose Lodge 5213 57 St., Lloydminster. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games starting at 7 p.m. Must be at least 18 to play.
Diabetes Exercise Classes
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting diabetes education classes every Monday and Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. Classes are held in Suite 109 of the Prairie North Plaza. Please call 306-8202597 to register. This class is free.
Wildlife Festival
The Cobbs Exotic Animal Rescue’s wildlife show is back at the Lloydminster Exhibition this weekend. The show runs from 1-6:30 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be an adults-only event from 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Tickets available online or at the door.
Legacy Supper/Dance
The Legacy Centre is hosting a dance and supper on March 14. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m., supper is served at 6 p.m., then dance the night away to “Blue Sky Country Boys.” Cost is $25/person (RESERVED TICKETS ONLY), please purchase or reserve tickets by noon on March 13. All members and guests welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780875-4584 for more info.
Singles Cribbage Tournament
The Lloydminster Moose will be holding a singles cribbage tournament on March 16 from 1-4:30 p.m. Entry fee is $20, eight games gauranteed with prizes awarded to the top finishers. Coffee/drinks included. Must register by March 13. For more info, call Bruce at 780-522-6972.
Evening Healing Service
Everyone is invited to join an evening healing service at St. Anthony’s Parish, 2704-56 Ave., on March 15 at 6:30 p.m. The service will include a time of worship and praise, proclamation of the gospel and prayer for physical healing. Contact 306-830-4898 for more. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend!
Final Jamboree of the Season!
The Islay Hall’s final jamboree of the season is
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The Lloydminster Senior Citizens Society is hosting its annual general meeting on March 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Legacy Centre boardroom. All members are encouraged to attend. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info.
Spades Tournament
The Legacy Cenre is hosting a spades tournament on March 20. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10 to play and $12/person for lunch. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info.
Marwayne Ladies Night
The 3rd annual Marwayne Ladies Night is scheduled for March 29. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Jennie Ogilvie: Canada’s Unconventional Medium, takes the stage at 7 p.m. The fundraiser will support the town’s Agriplex Improvement Project with new ice surfaces and brine lines, a new ice plant, boards, bleachers and plexiglass.
Criggabe Tournament
The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage tournament on March 27. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10 to play and $12 for lunch/person. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info.
Legacy Pancake Breakfast
The Legacy Centre is hosting a pancake breakfast on March 30 from 9-11 a.m. Everyone welcome! Cost is $12 for adults, $6/12 and under. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info.
4-H Club Pancake Breakfast
The Hillmond 4-H Club pancake supper, dessert bingo and silent auction is on Sunday, March 30 at the Hillmond Hall. Pancakes 4:30 p.m. Dessert Bingo starting at 5:30 p.m. Every bingo wins a dessert item! Silent auction items available to bid on.
Edmonton Bus Trip
Tickets for the Legacy Centre’s upcoming bus trip to the Mayfield Inn in Edmonton are on sale now. The bus leaves the Legacy parking lot at 7:30 a.m. on April 16. Brunch is from 10 a.m. to noon. The show JERSEY BOYS runs from noon to 2 p.m., then back to the bus to head home. Arrival in Lloyd will be roughly 5:30 p.m. Cost is $189 per person. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info.
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RUSTLERS ONE WIN FROM ‘SHIP
TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
The Lakeland College Rustlers women’s hockey team hopes to win the program’s first Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) championship in Red Deer this weekend.
The Rustlers lead the best-offive series with the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens 2-1. The first three games were played at the Russ Robertson Arena over the weekend.
Game 1, played on Friday, March 7, saw the Queens best the Rustlers 1-0. The rest of the weekend, however, went in favour of the Rustlers.
The green and gold beat the Queens 5-1 on March 8 and 4-1 on March 9 for the 2-1 series lead.
Game 4 is scheduled for Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in Red Deer. If necessary, Game 5 will be played on March 15 at 7 p.m.
For head coach, Morgan Mann, a gold medal is the ultimate prize.
“It would be pretty cool to win a gold medal, but a lot of things have to go right,” said Mann.
“We’ve had another great year. We broke the ACAC record for wins and most goals in a season. We’re really proud of those accomplishments, but to win the title would be a nice achievement for this group.”
What’s also astonishing about the group’s success is the fact they’ve only been playing together for four seasons.
“Year one, we won the title playing in the Alberta Female Junior Hockey League,” said Mann, explaining they were members of the ACAC the next season.
“After that junior league gold, we won bronze and silver in the ACAC.”
Despite the big weekend, Mann is already thinking about how to replace graduating forwards Mackenzie Stafford and Hailey Carothers next season.
“Mackenzie just graduated and will be a nurse in the community, which is amazing. Hailey is our leading scorer three years straight and has been the top scorer in the league since she’s been in it,” said Mann.
As the league’s top scorer, Carothers has doubled the second-place scorer three years in a row. She has scored 26 goals this season, 14 ahead of teammate Addison Eurich.
As for this weekend, Mann explained he’s well aware the Queens have “lots of jam,” but he’s also confident in his team.
“We have to come out and match their physicality and fight.”
Momentum masters as Arizona champs
The U15 Momentum girls volleyball team recently returned from Phoenix, Ariz. as champions after testing themselves against new competition.
With 88 teams in the tournament, head coach Cory Gratton knew the challenge was big and focused on making sure his players gained experience, no matter the results.
“When we attend tournaments that are large in scale, one of our objectives is to try to win more games than we lose,” said Gratton.
“Since this was our first tourna -
ment in Phoenix, we didn’t really know what to expect. It was difficult to know how strong a team was going to be until we were on the court.”
More than anything, he wanted his players to enjoy the trip and learn from it.
“Regardless of the win-loss record, the trip was going to be fun, and it would make them better volleyball players once we returned home,” he said.
According to Gratton, one of the biggest challenges was playing in State Farm Stadium. With 26 matches happening at once and thou-
sands of fans in the building, the atmosphere was unlike anything the team had experienced before.
“A player really needs to focus in order to not be overwhelmed by everything that is happening all around,” said Gratton.
The competition was also a mystery. With no previous matchups against these U.S. teams, Momentum had no way of knowing what to expect.
“We did not expect to go and do good,” said Avery Perkins, one of the players who travelled to Arizona. “Our goal wasn’t to win. It was just to have fun and enjoy the experience.”
The level of play pushed them to work harder.
“It was really, really good matches,” said player Adyson Krauss. “We had to come out and play right away.”
Each match brought new opponents with different styles of play. The team had to learn quickly.
“We were able to make the adjustments we needed,” Gratton said.
One of the team’s biggest moments came after an early loss to a Las Vegas team in the round robin. Instead of feeling discouraged, the players were excited for a second chance.
“Our group was happy to be playing that team again,” said Gratton “That’s not really typical of a young team. More often than not, teams in those
situations won’t think they can win.”
Momentum went on to win three playoff matches, with all but one going to a deciding third set. Their final opponent, a team from San Francisco, had not lost a single set all tournament.
“There was a moment in the third set when I thought we just might win because we’d scored a run of points,” said Gratton. “When I looked at the score, it was 14-7.”
Momentum held on for the victory, completing an unexpected championship run.
Gratton admitted he already knew his team had character, but the tournament reinforced it.
“There are a couple things I knew about the character of our team that really became cemented during the tournament,” said Gratton. “The first is their ability to not be intimidated by another team. That’s not a common trait with young groups.”
The second was their ability to stay focused under pressure.
“Three of the four playoff matches went three sets,” said Gratton. “Their ability to regroup and focus when things aren’t going our way shows maturity and experience beyond their years.”
In the end, it wasn’t just about winning a championship. It was about proving they could compete at the highest level.
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER ..................................
Photo Courtesy of the Momentum Volleyball Club.
Sask-Alta hockey final a real heater
TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
The Sask-Alta Senior Hockey League is on the heels of naming a new champion.
The Paradise Hill Hawks, who won the league title last season, are deadlocked with the Meadow Lake Broncos in a best-of-seven series.
The Hawks beat the Broncos 6-2 on March 7 before Meadow Lake found redemption in overtime with a 4-3 win on March 8.
The series travels back to Paradise Hill tomorrow night (March 14) for an 8 p.m. puck drop.
Game 4 will be played in Meadow Lake on March 15 at 8:30 p.m. before returning to Paradise Hill on March 21 for Game 5. Game 6 is scheduled for March 22 in Meadow Lake. If necessary, Game 7 will be played in P Hill on March 23.
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The Lloydminster Bobcats played their final regular-season home game on March 8 when the Devon Xtreme were in town. The ‘Cats bested the Xtreme 9-2 and have two regular-season games remaining on the schedule. The ‘Cats will be in Grande Prairie for back-to-back games against the Storm this weekend. The ‘Cats will also face the Storm in the first round of Alberta Junior Hockey League playoffs.
NEAJBHL – Lloydminster Bandits - POST
Playing out of the North Eastern Alberta Jr. B Hockey League (NEAJBHL), the Bandits are in a second-round playoff battle with the Vermilion Tigers. The series is tied 3-3 and Game 7 was played at the Civic Centre last night. If the Bandits won last night they will either face the St. Paul Canadiens or Wainwright Bisons in the NEAJBHL final.
The Lakeland College Rustlers women’s hockey team celebrates a goal on March 9 at the Russ Robertson Arena. Their best-of-five playoff championship travels to Red Deer tomorrow for Game 4.
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Provincial futsal packs Lakeland
The Border City got a taste of what futsal is all about over the weekend.
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) futsal provincials took over the Lakeland gym from March 7-9.
The Medicine Hat Rattlers took home the men’s gold and the SAIT Trojans won the women’s tournament. The host Lakeland College Rustlers teams finished fourth in their divisions.
The men’s championship consisted of two wins and three losses, the final being a 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings in the bronze-medal game.
The women’s championship saw two ties, one win, and two losses. The women faced the Medicine Hat Rattlers in the bronze-medal game and suffered a 3-2 overtime loss.
In addition to futsal provincials, Lakeland also hosted part of
the women’s hockey finals and the men’s volleyball provincials two weekends ago.
For athletic director, Alan Rogan, it’s an exciting time to be at Lakeland.
“I’ve got some incredible staff willing to go the extra mile and make sure things get done,” said Rogan.
“They take great pride in what they do, and hosting provincials allows us to showcase our teams, programs, and the college. It’s also really nice for the kids to play at home in front of a home crowd.”
This was the Rustler’s fourth time hosting futsal provincials. The last time was in 2017.
“We were supposed to host in 2019-2020, but COVID hit and we had cancelled the day before. We haven’t hosted since and it was overdue,” said Rogan.
“The kids in this cycle, I don’t think we hosted futsal competitions in our communities since they started.”
Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos
Top: Fourth-year Rustlers CDM (central defensive midfielder) Gavin Quinlan tries to sneak one past NAIT Ooks keeper Parys Ona MacArthur on Saturday afternoon at the Lakeland gym. Bottom: The Rustlers prepare for an Ooks free kick with first-year keeper Orrin Edighoffer.
TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
‘Cats final homer Xtreme entertainment
It’s almost playoff time for the Lloydminster Bobcats.
Playing out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), the ‘Cats played their final regular-season home game on Friday, March 7, beating the Devon Xtreme 9-2.
The Bobcats have their final two regular-season games this weekend against the Grande Prairie Storm. The ‘Cats will also face the Storm in the first round of AJHL playoff action.
Caden Steinke was first on the board at 4:15 in the opening frame before Devon’s Jason Huang got the equalizer at 2:44 in the second.
Jaxan Hopko, however, gave the
‘Cats a 2-1 lead under a minute later before Alessio Nardelli made it a 3-1 game.
Assistant captain Kade Fendelet followed with two goals of his own before the end of the second.
Gus El-Tahhan scored his 20th season goal two minutes into the third before Devon’s Tyson Baschuk made it 6-2.
Lloyd’s Kai Billey got his 15th goal of the season five minutes later making it 7-2 before Fendelet completed a hat trick with a shorthanded goal for an 8-2 lead.
El-Tahhan put the nail in the coffin at 17:05 in the third for a 9-2 Bobcats win.
Playoff schedules will be posted when available.
Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos
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Careers
Volunteer firefighter shortage a national issue
Volunteer fire departments across Canada are struggling to recruit and keep firefighters, as busy lives and tough economic times make it hard to find and retain volunteers.
Despite this, they’re finding creative ways to address the issue, but challenges remain.
Departments across Canada, including those in Alberta and Saskatchewan, rely heavily on volunteers. Yet recruitment and retention are ongoing problems. According to Dean Peters, regional Chief of Legacy Regional Protective Services, “When you add volunteers and firefighting, you complicate it several times over,” he said.
The issue is felt across the county, including on both sides of our border.
Louis Cherpin, president of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association, agrees with the assessment.
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BRITANNIA NO. 502
Office Support Assistant
The Rural Municipality of Britannia No. 502 is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Office Support Assistant. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the main function of the Office Support Assistant is to aid the municipal administration team in their duties, as well as to perform selected administrative tasks. This position requires an individual that is a team player, detailed oriented, adaptable, and organized.
This position’s main duties include:
• Maintaining hardcopy and electronic filing systems.
• Processing payroll and maintaining benefits program.
• Operations inventory data entry and reporting.
• Asset management data entry and reporting.
• Assisting with front desk reception duties including answering phone, issuing receipts, creating invoices, mail/ supply runs to Lloydminster, and office supply orders.
• Ad hoc research and reporting as requested by management and by other members of the municipal administration team.
The successful candidate should possess the following:
• Work experience in an office setting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, time entry/ payroll processing, data entry and records management.
• The attribute of being a self-starter and the willingness to help whenever needed.
• The ability to clearly and confidently communicate with others through face-to-face conversations, phone calls, and emails.
• The ability to read, comprehend, and carry out tasks based on written instructions, including policies, procedures, bylaws, contracts, and legislation.
• Intermediate skill-level with Microsoft Word/ Excel/ Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent. Work experience in a municipal office and knowledge of MuniSoft programs are considered assets but are not required.
The wage range for this full time position is $24.27/hr to $31.12/hr as per the RM of Britannia Pay & Benefits Policy HR-007 839/24. This position is also eligible for medical and dental benefits, Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan, short term disability benefits, long term disability benefits, three-weeks paid vacation, and sick leave pay, all after the applicable or required probation period for each.
The Rural Municipality of Britannia invites those interested in this position to submit, in confidence, the following to office@rmbritannia.com or in person at the “new” RM Office located at pt. NE 23-50-28W3M/ 50358 –Rge Rd 3281:
• Cover letter and resume outlining work experience;
• Expected hourly compensation; and
• Three work-related references.
Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is chosen and all applications will be treated with confidence. All applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have any questions please contact CAO Bryson Leganchuk at 306-825-2610.
“Recruitment and retention is an issue in all areas,” said Cherpin.
He noted many volunteer firefighters quit within their first five years.
Peters emphasized the issue is not just recruitment but also retention. Many firefighters leave due to changes in life circumstances or job demands.
“Firefighters have a skill set that needs to be maintained, so training gets repetitive,” he said. “There is hard work—did we mention that?”
A 2021 Fire Service Review from Sturgeon County, Alta., showed 63 per cent of fire careers last between one and five years, and only a small percentage stay beyond 10 years.
The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) has also raised concerns.
“Canada’s volunteer firefighters are a national resource. Our challenge now is creating conditions for all firefighters to come, stay and succeed in the fire sector,” said the CAFC in a statement.
According to Peters, the stigma surrounding mental health in first responders hampers recruitment. He added demanding time commitments also make recruitment difficult.
“There is a front-heavy training program to bring a recruit to the level of competence,” he said. “Volunteer firefighters seldom get paid to train. Many are paid-on-call. It is not a money-making venture.”
To combat these issues, some departments are finding success with new strategies.
County of Vermilion River increased its volunteer numbers by about 40 firefighters over the last
four years. Protective Services Chief, Kirk Hughes, said “We have increased our pay for calls, up to almost $32 an hour, and added a pay scheme for training nights.”
Hughes added partnerships with local colleges help attract volunteers. Students gain reallife experience while bolstering the department’s numbers.
“When they apply for full-time positions, they’ve got a well-rounded resume,” he said.
In Saskatchewan, Cherpin mentioned some rural fire departments are working with farmers to help with wildfires. Farmers bring water trucks and heavy equipment to fire scenes with safety being a top priority.
The federal government has taken some steps to help, including doubling the volunteer firefighter tax credit to $6,000 in 2024. Despite the difficulties, fire chiefs remain optimistic. Hughes praised the commitment of volunteers.
“Most volunteers join to help their communities; some join for community involvement, while others are looking to make it a career,” he said.
Peters said he celebrates volunteers who move on to full-time positions, despite the loss to his department.
“I congratulate the ones that get positions with full-time departments, and I share their pride in that accomplishment,” he said.
Reach out to local volunteer fire departments on social media if you want to help fill the membership void.
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
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Teri was born in Wadena to Hage and Ted Paulson. Her husband Stuart Busse (of Eastend) and daughters Susan and Leah lived in Biggar, Saskatoon, and at their Turtle Lake cabin. Teri was a trailblazer with Canadian Scholarship Trust Plan RESP. Full obituary at TheStarPhoenix.com.
