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Youth engage with our veterans

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Border City residents of all ages took time to honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during this year’s No Stone Left Alone ceremony. Held last Saturday at the Lloydminster Cemetery, roughly 200 people gathered for a short service before poppies were placed on the headstones of fallen veterans, ensuring no veteran is forgotten. The No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation is a group out of Sherwood Park dedicated to honouring the sacrifice and service of Can-

ada’s military by educating students and placing poppies on the headstones of veterans every November. This year’s ceremony marked a nine-year tradition Lloydminster site representative, Amy Hrynchuk, is hoping to see continue to grow. “This is probably the largest turnout we’ve ever had,” said Hrynchuk. “There should be about 105 youth from Ecole St. Thomas, girl guide chapters, as well as the 186 Air Cadet Squadron. “We’re also lucky enough to have two members of the Canadian Armed Forces here with us today.”

Hrynchuk explained the importance of the day is centred around getting kids more involved and to better understand Remembrance Day. “They know those names represent actual people, not just soldiers’ names on paper. They’re seeing the headstone and they can look into the history of that veteran,” she said. “It brings more meaning to them when compared to sitting through a Remembrance Day ceremony.” Heather Klages, acting Padre with the Royal Canadian Legion #39, was also

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Left: Flight Corporal Kerr places a poppy on the headstone of a fallen veteran in the Lloydminster Cemetery on Saturday morning as part of this year’s No Stone Left Alone ceremony. Right: Piper Susan Stefanuk leads 186 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets into the Lloydminster Cemetery during No Stone Left Alone.

pleased with this year’s turnout of supporters. “It’s so important to remember the ultimate and the incredible sacrifice so many people made for our

country. We enjoy so many freedoms because of what the y sac rif ic e d f or u s, so it’s important to take that moment to remember,” she said.


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By-election called in Border City MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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A municipal by-election has been called in the Border City to elect one new councillor after former city Counc. Aaron Buckingham, assumed the position of fire chief for the Lloydminster Fire Department. In accordance with The Local Government Election Act, 2015, a by-election will be held

in the City of Lloydminst e r on Tu e sd ay , Feb. 13, 2024. This by-election is mandated through Saskatchewan legislation as the vacancy did not occur within the same calendar year as the upcoming general election in November 2024. Important Dates - Nomination period: From Jan. 3-9, 2024. Interested candidates

can submit their nomination papers until 4 p.m. MST on Jan. 9, 2024. Nomination packages cannot be accepted outside of this period. - Advance poll: Will be advertised once set. - By-election day: Tuesday, Feb. 13. This is the main voting day, and polling stations will be open for all eligible voters. Time and location will

be advertised once set. Lloydminster Returning Office Returning Officer: Doug Rodwell 4420 50 Ave. Lloydminster, AB/ SK P: 780-871-8328 E: cityclerk@lloydminster.ca Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays

Humboldt RCMP respond to water-related deaths MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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On Nov. 4, at approximately 2:20 p.m., H u m b o l d t a n d La n igan RCMP attended a residence on Humboldt (Stoney) Lake (just south of Humboldt, Sask.) to assist Humboldt Fire Department and local EMS who were responding to a report that numerous people had fallen through the ice, into the lake. Witnesses reported there were five individuals in the water. Officers and emergency personnel on scene observed three people in the open water where the ice was breached. The three were eventually recovered by firefighters. One adult female and one female child were taken to nearby hospital for assessment and one female child was

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File Photo pronounced deceased at the scene. The two other individuals, both adult males, did not resurface. As a result, Saskatchewan RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) attended to conduct searches of the water. On Nov. 5 shortly after 5 p.m., URT members recovered both

men deceased. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has taken care of the investigation. As this is considered a sudden death investigation and there is no element of criminality, we will not be releasing any further details including the names of the deceased or anyone involved.


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Collinges tend to farm community about some great people,” said Long. “We were really close as neighbours and we still are. It’s a very close-knit community out in the Furness district out there. We’re

all here today to celebrate with them.” The Collinges have three adult children Philip, Clark and Donna with the farm now run by Philip and his wife Glenda and

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Alan Long, right, helped to celebrate Ross and Eloise Collinge, his long-time neighbours, as the recipients of the Cattleman of the Year Award at Lloyd Ex last Friday. The retired couple next to Long brought some of their family members with them. GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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The Cattleman of the Year Award is probably a misnomer for retired recipients Ross and Eloise Collinge. It became clear at the VIP lunch and presentation at the Lloyd Ex last Friday, that the Collinges spent nearly as much time tending to the needs of the community as they did with their cows and crops. The seats and bleachers were full of wellwishers who have come to know the couple well for their community involvement when they farmed on Township Road 482 south of Lloydminster. The Collinges have been involved in everything from coaching kids’ soccer, 4-H, and Lloyd area Scouts and Girl Guides, to driving school buses. “It is a great honour to present this year’s Cattleman of the Year award. They’re really good family friends of mine as well,” said Lloyd Ex committee chair Gord King over lunch. “Their dedication to the community has gone above and beyond.” The Cattleman award comes 50 years after Ross planted and harvested his first crops and purchased a starter herd of 20 Simmental Cross cows from Eloise’s dad. The couple just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Oct. 26.

Alan Long, a family friend and neighbour who grew up knowing Collinge’s kids, Donna and Clark, drove in from Saskatoon with nine pages of speaking notes in hand. “My sister Dorothy and her husband Pete still live at the farm, they’re both sick today... so I ‘m honoured to fill in and say some great things

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their young son Tyler. Their daughter Donna lives in Nova Scotia with her fam-

ily while Clark lives nearby and helps out when he can. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6


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City of Lloydminster Public Notice Draft Bylaw 27-2023

County elects reeve

Intent: To remove and replace the definition of Temporary Shelter in Land Use Bylaw 5-2016 with Community Support Centre and add the use (Community Support Centre) as Discretionary into C1 – Central Commercial District, C5 – Service Commercial District, I1 – Light Industrial District, and I2 – Medium Industrial District. Temporary Shelter Definition as per Land Use Bylaw 5-2016 Section 1.5.5.12: Means a Development sponsored or supervised by a public authority or nonprofit agency for the purpose of providing temporary accommodation for persons requiring immediate shelter and assistance for a short period of time. NEW DEFINITION: Remove Temporary Shelter and replace with Community Support Centre: Means a Development that provides support and assistance for those whose mental and physical well-being are at risk. It is sponsored or supervised by a public authority or non-profit agency and may include accommodations for anyone requiring immediate shelter. This use may also include the provision for food services, counselling, group meetings, day or night shelter for the short term or as determined by the sponsoring agency or authority. This use does not include permanent residency, health care facilities, or safe consumption space. Affected Area: This Text Amendment will not only affect one single parcel, but all current and future lands designated as C1-Central Commercial, C5-Service Commercial, I1-Light Industrial, and I2-Medium Industrial as identified as of September 8, 2023. As per LUB 5-2016, the purpose of each Districts is as follows: C1 – Central Commercial District: The purpose of this district is to provide for pedestrian-oriented, high-density commercial, office, residential, and institutional uses in the traditional and extended central business district. C5 – Service Commercial District: The purpose of this district is to provide for commercial and industrial businesses that operate in such a manner that no Nuisance factor is created or apparent outside an enclosed building and are compatible with any abutting commercial or industrial district. This district accommodates limited outdoor storage and is intended for sites located on, or in proximity to, arterial or collector roads and within an industrial area, or wherever required to implement the objectives of a plan. I1 – Light Industrial District: The purpose of this district is to provide for light industrial developments that operate in such a manner that no nuisance factor is created or apparent outside an enclosed building. Outdoor activities, such as but not limited to loading, service, and storage, that are accessory to a Principal Use may occur providing the scale of such activities does not unduly conflict with the primary purpose of this district or dominate the use of the site. This District is intended for sites located on, or in proximity to, arterial or collector roads and within an industrial area, or wherever required to implement the objectives of a plan. I2 – Medium Industrial District: The purpose of this district is to provide for industrial uses that carry out a portion of their operations outdoors or require outdoor storage areas and any nuisance associated with these uses should not extend beyond the boundaries of the site. This district should be located in the interior of industrial areas, surrounded by the Light Industrial District or separated from any residential district by arterial roads, a higher quality industrial or commercial district. All other provisions of the LUB will still apply to the Districts. This text amendment will be reviewed against the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP), and any other applicable City Bylaws and Policies. Currently, the use of a Temporary Shelter is allowed as a Discretionary Use in the PS – Public Service District. This application is proposing to rename Temporary Shelter to Community Support Centre and allow it in additional districts to meet with current social trends and needs of the community. How do I get more information? The draft bylaw is also available online at www.lloydminster.ca/bylaw27-2023. For more information on the draft bylaw, please contact Legislative Services at 780-871-8328. How can I be a part of the Public Hearing? Anyone wishing to present at the public hearing, either verbally or in writing, concerning this bylaw may do so during the City Council with or without notice at the meeting specified below. Please notify Legislative Services by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, to provide a submission for the agenda. All submissions will become part of the permanent public record.

Monday, November 20, 2023

2 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 4420 50 Avenue Available to view via livestream at lloydminster.ca/livestream 780-871-8328

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The County of Vermilion River elected Marty Baker as the new reeve during their organizational meeting on Oct. 24. JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

.................................. The County of Vermilion River (CVR) is under new leadership. A new reeve and deputy reeve were elected at the organizational meeting on Oct. 24. Marty Baker is the new reeve and Leslie Cusack is deputy reeve. “It’s going to be an exciting year and I’m new to the job, so it’ll be interesting. I’ve lived in the county all my life—raised on the family farm out here. South of Lloydminster, in the Rivercourse area is where I grew up and continue to live today,” said Bake r , w ho was elected as Division 1 councillor in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. “Our top priority for council right now is our 2024 budget which we’re working on right now. It’s a real challenge trying to manage the

budget and the service levels in light of all these drastically increasing costs,” said Baker. “We have shrinking oil revenues to do with the oilfield. There’s a lot of challenges, but we should be able to come out of it with our service levels intact and keep up with these major programs that involve our roads and infrastructure.” The CVR is a large county with many roads to maintain, and Baker says roads are the number one concern he has heard from residents in his years on council. “The county has over 5,000 km of roads that we have to take care of, so gravelling, grading, paving, probably pretty soon snow removal programs are really important to our residents, so that’s where we get the calls and that’s … the challenges we face when w e c o me t o bu d g e t ,”

said Baker. “It’s a real juggling act for our public works department but I think they do a great job to manage that entire infrastructure.” The CVR is holding an open house at the Islay Hall on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. to give county residents a chance to meet the new reeve and deputy reeve. “It’s a great opportunity for the residents to come in and check out our programs, our services. You can have one on one conversations with councillors and staff,” said Baker. “All the departments will be set up there and it’s a real easy-going type of atmosphere. They’ll be showing all their programs, plus you can ask your direct questions too.” Baker says the open houses also give council members and county staff a chance to hear from the residents. “We had one in the spring in Kitscoty and we’re trying to spread them around. We’re doing two of these a year,” said Baker. “Hopefully we can get a good turnout and be able to hear what people are thinking … they (CVR residents) can share their thoughts and that helps us out too— when we are doing budgets and providing these services as well.” In 2024, the CVR will celebrate its 60th anniversary, as well as the 45th anniversary of providing county-owned natural gas throughout the area.


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Hillmond better together

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Guest speaker Deb McNabb speaks to Hillmond Central School students about being ‘better together’ during her visit to the school on Nov. 7. JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

.................................. In 2018, Deb McNabb and Allysa Woodrow found themselves in a tragic situation when they lost several members of their North Battleford community to suicide. From these tremendous losses, a new initiative was born that has seen exponential growth. “We had eight losses in seven weeks to suicide. Five under the age of 22, three over the age of 55,” said McNabb, adding she officiated five of those services as a community pastor in North Battleford. “I realized at that time our community is grieving in huge ways, and as a leader, I was grieving. I noticed in those services there was a Grade 11 student that was either an honour guard, pallbearer or reader at those services, and I found out who she was.” She was Allysa Woodrow, who is now the co-founder of the Better Together T-shirt initiative. McNabb reached out to Allysa’s mom, knowing she would need extra support, and during their conversations they decided they needed to do something to connect their two generations–those under 22 and those over 55. “We knew those on the front curve of life need encouragement and those on the back curve of life needed to be reminded they still matter, so we created together Tuesdays,” said McNabb, adding they decided to create

t-shirts with food items that go together, such as milk and cookies, salt and pepper, bacon and eggs. “I said to her ‘I don’t know if my 93-yearold granny will wear that shirt’ and she said ‘They’ll wear them to keep me alive’ and I said ‘I’d wear anything to keep you alive’. We dressed 150 kids under 22, and 150 seniors

over the age of 55,” McNabb recalled. “We threw them together on a Tuesday. As they looked for their match, they started building connections and community.” From that first Tuesday, the growth has been tremendous. “We saw it morph, in three months from 150 seniors and 150 kids— 3 00 shir t s, t o 6,000 people wearing them. Today, over 60,000 people wear our shirts around the world. And our message continues to go forward—that connected communities are healthy communities. We’re better together,” said McNabb, adding that’s the message she brings with her to Hillmond Central School. “Today is the launch of ‘better together’ Tuesdays, making the proclamation that every

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Tuesday for the remainder of the school year is ‘better together’ Tuesday. Students wear their shirts as a way to connect with others—both in their school, in their community,” said Hillmond Central School community council representative, Julie Hougham. “The ‘better together’ program emphasizes intergenerational connections, already building on some awesome things that are happening at the school: penpal program and the gift of Christmas, giving to seniors, and different times where we have community members come to the school to connect and give back to the students,” she said, adding they are very honoured to have McNabb come in and speak to the students. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Church Farmer whistles while dogs work Directory The Rotary Club of Lloydminster has gone to the dogs. Local hobby farmer Alanna Leach brought her eight-year-old border collie, Kyrie, to the club’s Monday luncheon to talk about her new passion for sheepdog herding.

“Alanna has been a great person in Lloydminster and area in promoting different types of dog shows,” said Glenys Reeves-Gibbs, who introduced her to the audience. “She and her husband, Gary, bought an acreage four years ago. So this city girl who came from down east

and moved to Lloydminster is now becoming a farm person.” Leach has six border collies on her acreage that she trains to work with about 35 head of sheep. “We have quite a few ranchers who use dogs on their stock on a regular basis,” she said.

known as Mr. and Mrs C by many students and young 4-H members. Eloise says giving back is in her DNA. “I was raised that way. As our children grew, we became involved,” she said, with Ross coaching soccer and her coaching T-ball. “We did over 12 years of scouting with Scouts Canada and enjoyed that as our boys grew up. Our daughter was in Girl Guides and we were involved in that.” She said as their family grew, they all got into 4-H, but she’s not done yet.

“I’m still involved and I’ve been involved in a lot of events at the exhibition,” she said. Eloise was also instrumental in kickstarting the annual Agriculture Education Day at Lloyd Ex which has taught more than 1,200 Lloydminster area kids in Grades 1 and 2 where food comes from. “They believe in agriculture and promoting agriculture so the younger generation knows food does not come from a grocery store,” said King. “It’s grow on farms, it’s made, it’s produced

and then sent to a grocery store. They’ve promoted that their whole lives.” Long had the final word at the podium, noting the Collinges are excited about their second-generation family continuing the adventure they started 50 years ago and with their grandson Tyler a potential third generation. “There has always been lots of love on the Collinge farm and that is what life is all about,” he said. The presentation took place on the final day of Stockade RoundUp.

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In his formal speech, Long said the couple still loves the farm and that community spirit is still strong for both Ross and Eloise. Ross, however, thinks the award has more to do with his wife than him. “She worked at the exhibition and 4-H and different organizations that we’ve both been involved with,” he said. “We were both school bus drivers for over 20 years, so we got to know a lot of people through that, too.” Long says they are still affectionately

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Spreading xmas love unstoppable GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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The spreading of Christmas cheer to Lloydminster and area seniors is on a roll. Lloydminster and District Co-op has kicked off its ninth Spread a Little Love campaign with partners to provide gifts for more than 900 seniors. “It’s continuing to grow and we’re very excited about that,” said Co-op CEO Peter Brown. “Maybe in our 10th year, we’ll be over 1,000. That would be awesome.” Brown expects all Christmas trees at the company’s grocery stores or gas bars will soon be bare of ornaments conveying gift wishes collected from area seniors. “It goes like crazy. These trees get cleaned up so quickly. It doesn’t take long,” said Brown with the campaign ending on Nov. 24. “The response from

the community is amazing.” Co-op customers simply choose an ornament from the tree, purchase the gift request and bring it back to any participating Co-op location for wrapping and delivery prior to Christmas day. This year’s launch took place at the Co-op marketplace on Nov.1 with Brown talking about what it means to be involved. “It feels so good to be a part of it and to be a catalyst in the community to get something like this going and give back to our seniors,” he said. Spread a Little Love currently provides Christmas gifts to seniors residing in 19 unique locations across six communities. This includes five local seniors’ complexes served by The Olive Tree that hopped on board with the Co-op in 2021. “This year, we have

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Helping to spread the news about the launch of the Lloydminster and District Co-op’s Spread a Little Love for Christmas program at the Lloyd Co-op Marketplace on Nov. 1 were Co-op reps Peter Brown, CEO, left, and Emelie Currie, director of marketing with the Olive Tree, partners reps, Jana Thompson, COO and Kimberly Steier, marketing manager.

270 seniors involved,” said Olive Tree COO, Jana Thompson. “It was a huge turnout this year through all of our long-term care seniors buildings so there’s five of those participating and other seniors through outreach programs,” said Thompson. She thinks Spread a Little Love is almost becoming a Christmas tradition for many local residents looking to

give back. “It’s a great way to get people involved in a small way. Sometimes, those small acts of kindness do make the biggest impact, especially for someone who may be alone in the holiday season,” said Thompson. She says outreach workers also find delivering the gifts to seniors to be personally rewarding for them. “Our outreach work-

ers really love that part of it. They get to go into each of the homes and distribute them and just see the bright joy on their faces as they get that little Christmas gift,” said Thompson. They deliver to Padua Place, Hallsholme, Southridge Manor, Fellowship Village, and Knox Manor in Lloydminster prior to Christmas day. Additional area cen-

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“They do the work of about three men. When I have a dog, I usually don’t have to use my side-by-side. It’s very intuitive for the animals. They work together, it’s very historic.” Leach uses whistles for distance commands and talks to her dogs when they are within earshot. “Dogs also start off with lots of natural instinct of their own and it’s our job to guide that instinct so they can do the work we need them to do on the farm,” said Leach. She says it’s not

t o u gh to trai n th e m, but you have to put the time in. “It doesn’t happen really quickly,” she said. Leach says she’s actually “been that crazy dog lady in this community for 40 some years,” starting with training bull terriers and moving to border collies. She calls the breed the “Cadillac” of working stock. She’s been training dogs in various things such as obedience, agility and all sorts of dog sports over the years. “Sheep herding is

kind of the ultimate one,” she said, noting there are sheep trials all over North America. “I have sheep and I have dogs that I can trial. I compete with them in trials.” She fine-tunes them for trials with the help of her herding mentor Scott Glen from Lethbridge who recently finished third in the world trials in the U.K. “My dogs do pretty good. We haven’t won any of the big trials yet, but we’re working towards it,” said Leach who is a member of the Lloydminster Stockdog Club.


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Food bank preps for holidays JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

.................................. The Lloydminster Salvation Army food bank is prepping for the holiday season. While doing so, they are consistently helping those in need with an estimated 15,000 people served each week in Lloyd and area. “We keep a careful watch on what goes in and out, and if we had to purchase the food that we give out, we would need $750,000 – $1M each year to operate efficiently,” said Major Bond Jennings of the Lloydminster Salvation Army in an email. The organization is now booking appointments for those in need to apply for a Christmas hamper. “As the individuals come in now for a regular hamper, we tell them if they’re thinking about Christmas and needing help they need to put their names in for that as well,” said Jennings, adding those who would like to apply can also call them at 780-875-9166. “We’re going to be preparing for 500 (hampers ) t h i s ye ar. I buy 90-95 per cent of the food for Christmas, if not all of it. So if I don’t use it all at Christmastime then I’ll stock for when January comes.” Jennings says if anyone is looking for a way to help out, they need volunteers to help during their upcoming kettle fundraiser, which will run from Nov. 24 right up until Dec. 23. “One of the biggest things that we need help with is our Christmas kettles. We need people to stand for a couple of hours at one of our locations and just help us raise the money that we need to fund the program—not only for

File Photo Christmas but for the rest of the year,” said Jennings, adding anyone who can help out is encouraged to call them. This year’s Christmas kettle locations are Canadian Tire, Sobeys, Wal-Mart, Superstore, and Co-op. They’ll be on location between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day and will have Tip Tap machines so people can use debit or credit as well as cash. This year’s goal is $80,000. Another way to help is to make food donations. Items that are most used in hampers are rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned meat, soups, canned vegetables and beans, hamburger helper, cereal, condiments, crackers, Kraft dinner, dry noodles, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, and oatmeal packets. The Salvation Army is very thankful to the community for their unwavering support. “Individuals, businesses, organizations—they are really supportive of our work in the community, so we just really want to say a big thank you,” said Jennings. “Their donations of food or monetary donations and also those who volunteer with us, go a long way in assisting us in helping those in our community who are facing food insecurity.”

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Yes, I’m aware Christmas is coming. (Ok—that may have come off a bit Grinchy.) Don’t get me wrong, I like Christmas! Gathering with friends and family, watching the kids open their gifts, peace and joy etc … It’s a fun holiday that really brightens up an otherwise dreary and dark time of year, so I’m always grateful when it comes around. Bu t it is st ill early November. I don’t need

to hear Christmas carols while grocery shopping, or even think about getting the tree out yet. Or in my case, start fighting with my husband about whether to get a real tree this year. There’s a whole month for that! I have a few friends who are Christmas fanatics, and they’re probably going to send me hate emails after reading this column. Or maybe they’ll be too busy putting up decorations to read this. (Just kidding ladies!) I fully support them, or anyone who wants to turn the sparkly lights

on, break out the egg nog and deck the halls. Go hard! But let’s not forget why we’re able to freely celebrate holidays such as Christmas. Don’t forget to remember those who fought for our freedom and those who continue to protect us. One of my favourite interviews ever was with a 92-year-old veteran named Ellwood Hill in 2013. Sadly, he passed away in 2021. He was on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day (June 6, 1944), in the medical division of the army.

He was drafted at the age of 21 and travelled across the Atlantic in 1943 with 27,000 other passengers. It took six days, sleeping in tiny bunks stacked three high to accommodate more soldiers. The vivid story he told that day nearly had me in tears. He recalled times when he was unsure whether he’d make it back home, with bullets flying and bodies lining the shores. Bravery such as this should never be forgotten, no matter how much time passes. Lest we forget.

opening monologue in the second half regarding transgender peo-

ple disturbed me very much. I walked out.

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his is an open letter to Quick Dick McDick Dear Mr. Delorme, I would have preferred to have written directly to you, but I am not on social media and could not find an email or home address for you. Hopefully, this will suffice. I have been a YouTube fan of yours for some time. Your irreverent look at politics, farming, the oil industry, and everyday life has appealed to me. I was therefore looking forward to seeing you live in Lloydminster on HILLMOND FROM PAGE 5

“I’m really excited to be in Hillmond today. Our kids are all ambassadors. Their voice matters. They know what it means to encourage one another, to build each other up,” she said, adding it wouldn’t be possible without sponsors like the RM of Britannia, who funded t-shirts for the staff and students of Hillmond school. “I know within school systems the budgets are tight, and if community can see the value of their kids we see great things happen.”

Nov. 4. I enjoyed the first half of your show. Your

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Leeway from Lloyd: Signature moment at NYC3”marathon wide version STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Watching the New York City Marathon on TV this past Sunday brought back a lot of personal memories, most of them mixed. I went into the 1993 marathon expecting to run 3:10 or faster based on my training in Sault Ste. Marie where I lived at the time, but I arrived in New York for the Nov.14 race with the flu. On top of that, it was the hottest day in over 90 years and I ended up walking and running the last 13 miles to finish 12,383 out of 26,5784 in a time of 4:16:19. Although I was bummed by my time, one of the happy highlights was meeting Fred Lebow. He was the founder the New York marathon in 1970 and was in his final year as president of the New York Road Runners club and in failing health. He signed my copy of a book he wrote on running before he succumbed to brain cancer a few months later. The first few marathons he directed were held entirely in Central Park with the first one drawing only 127 runners! In 1976, the marathon was re-routed to travel through all five of New York’s boroughs. The race now attracts more than 50,000 runners each year, supported by major corpo-

rate sponsors. Getting to Staten Island where the race starts was also memorable with a gigantic line of busses pouring in and long line-ups at every porta potty. I got there early and had to wait about two hours before everyone filed out to their start positions. With my projected 3:10 finish. I had a low bib number 3,628, so when the gun went off, it was clear sailing over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge with loads of TV choppers buzzing overhead. I zonked out at the end of Pulaski Bridge, which connects Brooklyn to Queens and the rest is history. Nowadays, runners get to see a life-size statue of Lebow within view of the finish line in Central Park. Many might not who he was, but I do, and looking back, I think meeting

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

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

Fun for the whole family Women’s League Christmas Market The St. Anthony’s Women’s League invites you to their Christmas Market on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2704-56 Ave. There’s so much to enjoy – Christmas bake sale, mini home-based trade fair, Christmas decoration re-sale, religious books, cards and articles sale, raffles, and above all, a noon lunch.

PBR Winter Classic Returns to Lloyd Ex! The PBR Canadian Pro Tour returns to the Lloyd Ex on Nov. 25. Live music from local band Bud’s Busted Nine Irons at the cabaret! Doors at 6 p.m., the show kicks off at 7 p.m., and the cabaret starts at roughly 9 p.m. Bull Bar seating is already sold out, but there’s still some general admission seats left! Get them while you still can!

Potters Guild Winter Sale The Lloydminster Potters Guild is hosting their annual Winter Sale on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lloydminster Museum + Archives (4207-44th Street). Drop in, meet the artisans and enjoy shopping the largest selection of handcrafted pottery in the region. - Have something to list? Email taylor@ meridiansource.ca

HOW TO GROW A CHILD’S BRAIN WEBINAR Early childhood is the most critical time for young minds. Through Gary Anaka’s presentation, parents and caregivers of children six and under can learn priceless techniques and information on how to successfully support their child’s brain development.

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Cards, games 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. Addictions Don’t Discriminate – Michael Landsberg Some may know Michael Landsberg as a former host of TSN’s Off the Record, but what some don’t know is, the veteran broadcaster and sports journalist is also one of Canada’s biggest mental health advocates. Landsberg will be the keynote speaker at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Nov. 10 as he talks about ending the stigma surrounding mental illness. Tickets are $37.50 and are available at the Vic Juba box office. Legacy Supper/ Dance The Legacy Centre will be hosting its monthly supper/dance on Nov. 10. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m., supper served at 6 p.m., then dance the night away to the “Blue-Sky Country Boys.” Advance tickets only, $25/person, please purchase before Nov. 9. Cribbage Tourney The Moose Lodge is

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I am wondering if you know any transgender people. If you did, you would probably know many of them fear for their safety daily. Making fun of them is not right. Mak-

hosting a cribbage tournament on Nov. 12. Registration from 9-9:45 a.m., play begins at 10 a.m. Twelve games guaranteed. Enter as a team of individual. Entry fee is $25/player and includes a hot lunch. Border City Metis Society General Meeting The Border City Metis Society will be hosting its general meeting on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at 5009 48 Ave. Downstairs Auditorium. Attendees must have up to date membership card. Coffee and sweets.

Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic, made famous by the hit Canadian TV show, Trailer Park Boys, will be at the Vic Juba on Nov. 22 for an 8:30 p.m. show. The night will include stand-up comedy, Trailer Park Boys songs, silly contests, classic Randy punch lines, and more. General admission is $30. VIP meet and greets (plus the show) are also available for $150. Tickets are available at the Vic Juba box office.

Touch of Grace The Gideon Festival of Praise proudly presents Touch of Grace on Nov. 13 at the Living Faith Pentecostal Church, located at 510131 St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but an offering wil be taken to support the Gideon ministry.

Cash Bingo The Marwayne Legion is hosting cash bingo on Nov. 22 at the Legion Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the first game is at 7:30 p.m. Ten games payout 60 per cent of gate receipts, 50/50 draw at bingo – tickets from any Legion member if you cannot make bingo. Coffee and refreshments served. Everyone welcome. All proceeds to Marwayne minor sports.

Islay Jamboree There will be a jamboree on Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Islay Community Hall. Admission is $15, participants are free. Everyone welcome. Lunch served. For more info call Dixie at 780744-2204.

Christmas Crib Tourney There is a Christmas cribbage tourney at the Hillmond Hall on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. (Lloyd time). Christmas meal served at noon for $15/person. Registration is $10/person. Everyone welcome.

ing a joke about doing them physical harm is even more not right. I am an old straight white guy. I have no interest in emulating a trans-gender lifestyle. I do, however, believe in their right to live their

lives in the manner they wish. I also believe they are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. I hope you will eventually feel this way too. Yours truly, Darrel Howell, Lloydminster, Alta.

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Students go on imaginative safari come. Especially a lot of my three-year-olds,

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Southridge Playschool students found some toy snakes in the ball pit during Halloween week. They celebrated the week with safari-themed decor and activities. JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

.................................. Lions and tigers and pre-schoolers. Oh my!

I like doing it. I think it’s good for the kids to come in and it’s bright and colourful.

The Southridge Playschool celebrated Halloween by going on a safari. Teacher/director Lola Palik, affectionately known as Mrs. P by the children, puts a lot of time and effort into making the yearly themes come to life for the pre-schoolers. “I like doing it. I think it’s good for the kids to come in and it’s bright and colourful,” she said. “What we do is, instead of Halloween … I do different themes.

I do safari, I do outer space, I do circus, I do dinosaurs. This is the year for the safari, so I decorated for the safari theme and dressed up,” said Palik, who was decked out in a safari guide outfit, complete with binoculars. She said the themes solved a problem she was having with certain costumes the children were wearing for Halloween. “Sometimes I don’t like the costumes they come in because they can’t play—they can’t move or they can’t see out, or they go to climb, and they rip it.” The goal of the playschool is to prepare children for elementary school by offering activities and socialization with other children their age. “The three-year-olds come one day a week, the four-year-olds come one or two days a

week. Just enough time for them to come in, get some structure and get to play with other kids and socialize,” explained Palik. “I find that kids that have speech problems pick up on other kids talking, so it enhances their language.” It’s a milestone year for her as she has been with Southridge Playschool for 30 years. She still enjoys it, even though she has contemplated retirement a time or two. “I had said five years, and it was like I’ll wait until my kids graduate, then it was well what else am I going to do right?” said Palik. When asked what she likes most about her job she said it’s the development she sees as time goes on. “I think the biggest thing is watching the growth in the children— from the time they

by the time they’re done as five-year-olds. Just

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Cenovus throttles up in quarter

Brookfield Place, Calgary, Cenovus HQ. File Photo GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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A prediction by Cenovus Energy earlier this year for the needle to move on key metrics is spot on with thirdquarter results. The company reports a quarterly profit of $1.86 billion, up from $1.61 billion in the same quarter last year, primarily due to higher operating margins and lower financing costs. “We forecasted earlier this year we would see the strength of our operations and the value of our integrated strategy in the back half of the year,” said Cenovus’ president and chief executive officer, Jon McKenzie on a conference call on Nov. 2 “Our third quarter results are a demonstration of that with both our upstream and downstream business delivering strong operational and financial results.” Total upstream production for the quar-

ter totalled to 797,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up from 777,900 a year earlier. Total downstream throughput totalled 664,300 barrels per day compared with 533,500 from the same quarter a year ago. Lloydminster thermals produced 104,600 bbls/d in the third quarter as the the company continues to optimize its assets. “Crude utilization was 98 per cent in the quarter with the Lloydminster upgrader and refinery demonstrating strong and stable performance, and the ability to capture margins as heavy oil differentials widen,” said McKenzie. Cenovus is also renewing its share buyback program to purchase up to 133,160,021 common shares during the 12 months commencing Nov. 9 and ending Nov. 8, 2024. The buyback program increases the value for shareholders.


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Remembrance Day LOCAL CEREMONY SCHEDULES AND PHOTOS OF OUR VETERANS

Remembrance Day Services 2023 Chauvin - 10:45 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Dr. Folkins Community School

Lashburn - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Community Hall

Marwayne - 10:45 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Marwayne Cenotaph

Edgerton - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Edgerton Agriculture Hall

Lloydminster - 10:45 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Lloydminster Comp High School

Neilburg - 10:45 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Community Hall

Frenchman Butte - 10:45 a.m. Butte time, 9:45 a.m. Lloyd time Saturday, November 11 Frenchman Butte Legion Hall

Maidstone - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Legion Hall

Provost - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Recreation and Culture Centre

Kitscoty - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Kitscoty Legion

Marshall - 11 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Three Links Hall

St. Walburg - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 Roman Catholic Chruch

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Local prisoners of war WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

The Geneva Conventions (1949) is an international agreement indicating the humanitarian principles of how prisoners should be treated during a war or armed conflict between nations. These principles have been further expanded since its original inception (1864) to limit the effects of armed conflict. During the Second World War, German prisoners at the Wainwright Internment Camp #135 were efficiently fed and sheltered on the prairie. They were permitted to

wear their military uniforms and display military regalia. Through the International Red Cross, prisoners received censored mail and packages; they also sent mail back home. These camps were regularly inspected by the Swiss Counsel and reports were sent to the German government. Overall, they were apparently treated far better than those in other British or allied camps. The Canadian Press soon spread news of their “posh” living standards. A senior ranking prisoner was picked to be their spokesman and acted as their Commandant. In the large drill

hall, t he POWs we r e counted twice daily by the guards. If anyone was missing, they were not dismissed until each prisoner was located and returned. During one of these counts a German civilian engineer was missing. A tense search began as tempers flared amongst the prisoners. Interestingly, he was found and carried back by two German prisoners. He had fallen asleep in the latrine and was abruptly woken and carried with legs flailing to the drill hall and presented to the German Commandant, Colonel Hauck. Prisoners had their daily chores and responsibilities. These included cleaning their living quarters, working in the kitchen, roadwork and yard work in

File Photo the camp. Most able-bodied Canadians were serving overseas in the war effort which left behind a shortage of labourers. Incredibly, some trustworthy prisoners were sent to farms near Lethbridge to help with the sugar beet harvest and work as general

labourers. In turn, the farmers provided positive reports of their labour. In the camp, prisoners could earn work credits which were equal to about 50 cents per day. These could be used to purchase items such as toothpaste, soap and cigarettes.

English and math correspondence courses from Canadian Universities were popular amongst the prisoners. The Red Cross and other charitable organizations contributed musical instruments and sports equipment for their use. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

Remembering our fallen heroes Olson, Donald Brant RCAF, WWII, died in a night raid in Germany on Feb. 14, 1945

Olson, Malcolm Keith RCAF, WWII

Olynyk, Peter Private, WWII, stationed in England and France

Tokarek, Michael Samuel Rifleman, WWII, Oct. 4, 1925- Sept. 21, 2002

Rowles, Bertie Hamilton First World War

Rawson, Steve Corporal, Saw action in Bosnia/ Kosovo

Wert, Clarence Martin Air Gunner, WWII, Died Nov. 21, 1944, during a night raid

Huxley, Glen Regina Rifle Regiment, saw action in Germany

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Greenway, Ken RCAF, WWII

Greenway, Jack Flight Navigator, RCAF, WWII

Greenway, Charles Wing Commander, RCAF Vancouver, WWII

Doull, George Served with the RCAF in WWII

Smith, Richard Gordon

Nichol, William Private Fifth Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery

Yeo, Sherman Lance Corporal Served in Canada, Britain and Northwest Europe

Gilles, Otto Rank Unknown WWII

Olson, Malcolm Keith R.C.A.F. WWII

Olson, Donald Brandt R.C.A.F. WWII

Smithson, John Lawrence Private Saw action in Canada, Britain and Northwest Europe

Campbell, Robert Alexander Signalman Assigned to 25 Canadian Tank Delivery Elgin Regiment, enlisted Mar. 15, 1942

Ball, Colin LAC, Westmont 439 Combat Support Squadron

Walker, Herb Lake Superior Regiment, Saw action in Canada, U.K., Holland

Lane, Frederick E. Bombardier, 3rd Canadian 5 Medium Gun Crew 1916-1997

Lane, Leonard J. Bombardier, 14 Army Tank Battalion (Calgary Regiment) 1913-2009

Wakefield, Clement C. 1941-1945 Corporal, WWII Saw action in Belgium, Holland, France and Germany.

Aalborg, Karl Inge Flight Lieutenant, RCAF, died Sept. 13, 1944

Charles, Jack Wing Commander RAF, RCAF 1939-1950

Goodfellow, John Russell Sergeant, RCAF, served in WWII

Lane, Harry P. Seaman on a Navy ship escorting troop ships and freight across the Atlantic, mainly to Russian Artic ports 1919-2005

Pollard, Gerald Flight Lieutenant, RCAF, died Sept. 13, 1944

Mader, Clifford LAC, served in Holland during WWII

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Priest, Thomas Flight Lieutenant, #406 Lynx Squadron. K.I.A Jan. 10, 1942 at age 26.

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Dumont, Wilfred Norman Rifleman Enlisted Aug. 15, 1966, discharged June 1969. Decorations include United Nations (Cyprus) 3 Years Good Conduct Stripes

Oliver, K.W. Corporal Enlisted Jan. 26 1990. Was awarded the NATO Medal of Service, with NATO on Operations in Relation to for Former Yugoslavia

Thompson, Muriel Martha Woman’s Division, Enlisted April 20, 1942, Discharged Aug. 7 1943. Awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal

Richarson, Ronald Lewis Lieutenant Colonel. Enlisted Oct. 15/54, Discharged Aug. 25/86. Decorations: Canada Service Medal and Clasp (CD1), Special Service Medal (NATO)

Beaton, Wesley H. Private C.V.S.M and Clasp, War Medal and France Germany Star. Served overseas with the PPCLI

Dyck, Vivian (Voss)

Blench, Ellen (Voss)

Dorosh, Anton Private, served in WWII in Canada

Greening, Torey Corporal, Princess Patricia, Served in Afghanistan

Wakefield, Archie Private, WWII Joined Dec. 22/1941 and taken prisoner Oct.. 22/1944 and discharged Aug. 17/1945

Hanson, Howard G. WWII Medic From Lone Rock

Veltikold, Homer Private World War II

Dumont, Harve Isidore Private, Peace Keeper in Continental Europe and Middle East for the Lord Strathcona Horse Royal Canadians. discharged with “Honors” in October 24, 1961 Walker, Francis Charles Second World War

Carruthers, James Stewart L.A.C Enlisted Aug. 7, 1942

Laforce, Robert Gerald Sergeant. Enlisted June 1946, Discharged Sept. 1970

Elliott, Hugh Norman Corporal, Royal Canadian Army (5th Canadian Infantry Brigade), Saw action in U.K. and Continental Europe

Stephenson, Guy Pearce Private 46th Battalion Canadian Infantry Saskatchewan Regiment WWI - killed April 10, 1917, Vimy Ridge

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Pringle, Hugh Army Signals Corps. Second World War

Spencer, James Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment WWII Italy, France, Belgium, Holland

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McCuaig, John Duncan Served in First World War. Father of Neil McCuaig, grandfather of Peggy McCuaig

Younger, Bernard W. SAPPER in the Royal Canadian Engineers WWII Saw action in… England, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany

Pattison, Andrew Private L2634 WWII

Nickless, Charles Enlisted in the Canadian Army 1st Saskatchewan Regiment - 1914-1918 World War One. Son Vic Nickless

Thomarat, Maurice C.A CPL WWII Saw action in… France, Italy

Robinson, Herbert (Herb) J. Private WWII Saw action in… France, England

Fitchell, George Albert “Fitch” Corporal SAPPER with Royal Canadian Engineers Saw action in… Canada, England, Holland, France

McGirr, Wilburn Harvey L/CPL Royal Canadian Dragoons WWII First Canadian Regiment

Noyce, Ralph R. Flight Sergeant WWII Years of Service: 1941-1945 Saw action in… England

Martens, Jacob “Jake” Gunmen WWII Years of Service: 4

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Olsen, Lawrence

Morris, W.C “Bill” CPL R.C.E WWII Years of Service: 1940-1946

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Borodayko, Michael 64th Fld. Btl R.C.A Gunner 1939-45 Saw action in… U.K., France, Germany

Master Warrant Officer Devin Whiting and Major Chantel Whiting, with a combined 30 years service stationed in Ontario with the Air Force. Devin saw peacekeeping action during Desert Storm

Messum, Stanley Ernest

Flying Officer J/19447 443 Sqdn., Royal Canadian Air Force, who died on April 6, 1945 at the age of 29

Dumont, Hillmond August WWII SPR. Service in Canada

Gould, Hubert Enlisted in the Canadian Engineers 1915-1918 Daughter- Francis Nickless

Dixon, Hugh Richard Master Corporal

Wilkes, Melvin Served April 1940 - discharged in Jan. 1946

Wilkes, Blanche Served in England from Oct. 1943 Dec. 1946 194

Christopherson, Clifford T Corporal Served in the Second World War, RCAF Died Nov. 1942

Salt, Janet Served with the Women’s Royal Naval Service (Wrens) during the Second World War

Wood, Frank Royal Air Force (RAF) Ground Crew, Armorer Hurricane, during the Second World War

Morrison, Joel Master Corporal Served with the Canadian Army and did two tours in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Adams, Frederick William Winnipeg Grenadier Hong Kong Vet WWI & WWII

Berry, John Arthur Sergeant WWII

Bonnor, Samuel Jolly Signal Corp. WWII

Boyes, Justin Garret Lieutenant Afghan Conflict Saw action in… Afghanistan

Brassington, Fredrick Arthur (Art) Private WWII

Brotzel, Nicholas Corporal WWII

Brown, Raymond J. Lieutenant WWII Germany and Holland

Wright, William G. Corporal Boer War, WWI & WWII

Byers, Carl Blackwatch Regiment WWII

Byers, Eddy Tail Gunner RCAF WWII

Byers, Elwood Army WWII

Campbell, Archie Private WWII

Conlon, Jerry Corporal 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Infantry Saw action in… Khandahar, Afghanistan

Creech, Frank B. Flying Officer WWII

Cunningham, Albert Private Calgary Highlanders WWII Saw action in… U.K. and Continental Europe

Cunningham, Jack R. RCAF Leading Aircraftman Canada

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Day, George L.A.C. WWII Canada

Dokken, Melvin (Mel) LAC WWII

Dunlop, William (Tex) Charles Sergeant Air Force WWII Great Britain

Earl, Brinson Gunner WWII

Earl, Elric Gunner Anti Aircraft WWII

Evans, Fredrick O. Private WWII Great Britain and Continental Europe

Flewell, Raymond Corporal Canadian Army WWII Saw action in… France, Germany, England, Belgium, Holland

Galloway, David Rear Gunner RCAF WWII

Harris, Ron WWII

Haugen, Roy Allan Sergeant WWII

Hope, (nee Poppleton) Margaret Women’s Div. RCAF WWII

Hudson, Cecil Arthur Henry Lieutenant WWI Saw action in… France

Hunter, Montie C. WWII Cape Breton Highlanders

Jeffrey, Herbert Edward WWI 1st Battalion 678786 WWII Veteran’s Guard

Holtby, Robert A. BSA, MSc. Navigator WWII Saw action in… Germany Huff, Andrew Private WWII

Honey, Hedley Arthur L. Sergeant WWII

Hughes, Francis Sapper RCE WWII & Korea

Honey, James Trooper Sergeant WWII

Hughes, Patrick John Leading Corporal WWII

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Graham, L. R. Corporal WWII

Harris, Alf WWII

Johnston, Graffin Sergeant Pilot Officer RCAF WWII Saw action in… Germany, France

Jones, Alan Percival Army WWII

Jones, Aldis Lillian Dean RCAF WWII

Jones, Arthur Lorne Sergeant WWII

Jones, Evan Ingram Navy WWII

Kemp, John (Jack) Officer Commanding WWII

Kennedy, Thomas Leslie Corporal GNR L/BDR WWII France, UK, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Kenyon, Ron Sergeant, 13th Field Reg. 3rd Canadian Div. WWII

Knight, Harold Clinton Rifleman WWII

Kosteriva, Jeff Corporal WWII

Johnson, Ole S. Sergeant WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Johnson, Ronald Private WWII Saw action in… Belgium, Holland, Germany

Langille, Horatio (Ray) WWII Saw action in… United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Friesen Islands

Liddicoat, Howard Rawling Sapper WWII

Liddicoat, Ivan Raymond Sapper WWII

Love, Howard William Flight Sergeant RCAF WWII Saw action in… Canada

Jeffery, Albert Lieutenant Cpl. in 5th Battalion WWII Saw action in… France

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Johnstone, Andy Private WWII

Johnson, Helmer J. Corporal WWII Sicily, Italy Belgium, France, Holland

Liddicoat, Clarence Melvin Trooper WWII

Liddicoat, Ernest Clifford Gunner WWII

Love, Robert M. Private WWII

Love, William Howard Corporal WWI & WWII Saw action in… France

We shall remember them...

They gave their tomorrows so we could have our today...

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MacDonald, Alexander (Sandy) Regina Rifles WWII

MacDonald, Donald PA Volunteers 1st Special Service Force WWII

MacDonald, John Peter PPCLI WWII

MacLean, Don AB/Sea RCN WWII Saw action in… North Atlantic

MacLean, Hugh Sergeant 4th Armoured Division WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland

Mallett, Norville Corporal Sigs Calgary Highlanders WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland

Mallett, (nee MacLean) Vi Wren/tel WRCNS WWII Saw action in… Canada

Martens, C. Richard Private First Class WWII Saw action in… Italy, France

Martens, Jake 1941-1945 Driver of Bren Gun Carrier, member of Marshall Legion Branch #92

McCoy, Keith Leading Seaman Korean War

McGuffie, Jack Private #L91650 with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Saw action in… Holland, Belguim, Germany

Mew, Victor Gordon Private WWI & WWII

Moore, George E.

Morlidge, Arthur Bryan Flying Officer WWII Buried in Uden, Holland

Mullins, Fred WWII

Nault, Dan Sergeant WWII

Nelson, Archie Anti-Aircraft Gunner WWII

Nicholson, Arthur Corporal Royal Canadian Air Force WWII England, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium

Noble, Eric Hilton Gunner WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Noble, George Henry Sergeant WWI & WWII Saw action in… France, Canada

Noble, Harold George Staff Sargeant WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, South East Asia Command

Noble, Henry Alexander (Alec) Sergeant, Troop Commander WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Ogram, George Leslie

Ollen, Florian Private WWII

Parkyn, Cecil E. Engineer WWII

Patmore, Arthur Private 28th Battalion WWI Saw action in… France

Lundquist, Roger Private WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Mudge, Melville Robinson Trooper XII Manitoba Dragoons WWII Saw action in… France, Belguim, Germany Nicholson, Nora W.A.A.F. Air Force WWII Saw action in… England Oddan, Harold Engeman Flying Officer WWII Saw action in… England, Belgium

Saw action in… France, Europe, Sicily, England, Africa

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Supporting service clubs for our vets P

remier Scott Moe and Parks, Culture and Sport Minister, Laura Ross, were recently in Moose Jaw to announce the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program has committed support to 77 projects across the province for the 2023-24 fiscal year. “Our government is proud to provide grants under the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program,” Premier Scott Moe said. “This program allows us to take care of veterans in our province and honour our fallen heroes while protecting community gathering places, including Legion branches and Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) units based in Saskatchewan.” Introduced in 2019-20, the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program provides grants for We remember with

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facility repairs, upgrades and operations to non-profit clubs in the province that support veterans. The Government of Saskatchewan continues to invest $1.5 million into the program each year. “We want to thank our veterans service clubs for their tireless work on behalf of our communities,” said Minister Ross. “More than $4.5 million has been allocated to 312 successful applicants in 119 different Saskatchewan communities since the program started in 2019.” “Veteran service clubs play an important role in Moose Jaw and across the province by supporting our veterans, providing education and honouring their legacy,” said Rural and Remote Health Minister and Moose Jaw North MLA Tim McLeod. “By helping to strengthen the long-term sustainability of provincial service clubs, we ensure that the sacrifices of our veterans are never forgotten.” The program is administered by the Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command, who also sits on the adjudication committee with the Saskatchewan ANAVETS. “The Royal Canadian Legion are extremely grateful to the Government of Saskatchewan for their generous assistance through the Veterans Service Club Support Program,” Royal Canadian Legion President Saskatchewan Command Carol Pederson said. “The ongoing upgrades benefit and speak loudly in communities and Legion Branches across Saskatchewan. Thank you for being a government which recognizes and addresses our challenges.” “The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans of Saskatchewan greatly appreciate the support of the Government of Saskatchewan in the

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The POWs appeared to have ample recreational opportunities including a library, rec room, and arts and crafts. Former German teachers and university professors taught classes. I was further astounded to learn that the POWs were also given the opportunity of “parole walks” after first signing an agreement. They were to return at the end of their allotted two hours. About 30-40 prisoners participated in these walks outside the Wainwright Internment Camp #135 barbed-wire fence at a time. They were not allowed to approach civilians, go near the railroad or go outside of the agreed-upon area. Oddly, there were no reports of any POWs failing to return to the main gate by 4 p.m. Each of these men knew there would be major consequences if they violated their written agreement; they were indeed men of their word.

File Photo form of the Veterans Service Club Support Program, all our units have continued to benefit greatly from these grants,” ANAVETS Saskatchewan Provincial Command President Rick Taylor said.

“We have seen all veterans service clubs utilize the funding for facility improvements like new HVAC systems, flooring and upgrading accessibility. All of which enhance our ability to care for Veterans.”


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Patmore, Fredrick Ernest WWI 45th Winnipeg Rifles and Ypres 49th Edmonton Battalion

Perkins, Robert LAC WWII Saw action in… England, Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Pike, Godfrey Private WWI

Pinske, Albert Private WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium & Germany

Poppleton, Dougal Private Gunner WWII

Poppleton, Gordon Lance Corporal WWII

Poppleton, James Corporal WWII

Poppleton, Norman Private Gunner WWII

Powers, Duane Flight Lieutenant WWII

Priest, John H. S.P.R. Private R.C.E. WWII

Reiber, Ralph Private WWII

Reinhart, Flo Truck Driver/ Field Mechanic WWII

Reinhart, Irene Truck Driver/ Field Mechanic WWII

Ripley, Raymond Jonathan Private WWI

Ripley, Robert C. Private WWI

Ripley, Vincent C. Private WWI

Scriber, (nee Hughes) Margaret Corporal Radio Telephone Operator WWII

Searle, Arthur Brodie Commanding Officer Group Captain WWII

Searle, Stanley Richard L.A.C. WWII

Shreenan, (nee Smith) Lois B. Sergeant WWII

Sokalofsky, (nee Love) Elsie Leading Air Woman WWII

Spencer, Jacob John Corporal WWII

Sunderland, Jean R. (nee Miller) WWII

Sunderland, Keith Wireless Air Gunner WWII

Topott, William Salt Infantry Boer War & WWI Saw action in South Africa

Patmore, Edger “Ed” Stanley Boer War

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Saw action in… Canada

Spencer, James A. Private WWII

Saw action in… England

Saw action in… Europe, Africa

Pringle, Hugh Canadian Signal Corps Photo WWII Saw action in… Unavailable Canada

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Tweten, Knute Arthur Corporal WWII

Vick, John “Jack” Andrew Private WWII

Wakefield, Clement Corporal WWII Saw action in… Belgium, France & Germany

Wallis, Charles Marsden Private LAC (Leading Aircraftsman) WWII

Weighill, Bill Navy Submarine Detector WWII

Weighill, Kenneth E. Anti-Aircraft Gunner Mine Sweeper WWII

Welsh, Herbert Alfred Corporal WWII

Woodman, Peter Master Corporal

Wright, Ken Lance Corporal WWII

Wright, Ralph Leading Aircraftsman WWII

Saw action in… Gulf War I, Desert Storm

Their role was to offer their lives... Ours is to honour, respect, remember and never forget their service and for some, their ultimate sacrifice.

What Heroes Gave They donned their uniforms to be Defenders of our liberty Their mission sure, their spirits bright Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight One final day each faced the call And gave his best enduring all We’ll never know what they went through But know they loved this country true Deep down inside we should all feel What heroes gave, their cost so real We must stay thankful, grateful of

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The gift of freedom through their love Their loved ones bore the gravest pain What we can’t know, some now sustain To God I pray their pain will cease And each will find long-lasting peace Remember this from year to year What heroes gave - shan’t disappear We’ll never let their special day Their time for honor slip away These brave fought for a nation free If not for them, where would we be?

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Lloyd DQ treats Stollery kids GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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The Lloydminster DQ continues to generate a “blizzard” of funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

This is a huge milestone for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

DQ locations across northern Alberta, including the Lloyd franchise, have raised $10 million from this year’s Miracle Treat Day, held on Aug. 10 DQ Canada reports the Lloydminster DQ has raised $18,348 to date, bringing their his-

torical total to $188,000 from the net proceeds of each Blizzard treat sold. The funds help provide care to sick and injured children and their families who need it through the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. Adam Starkman, president and CEO of Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations thanks the franchisees and team members at DQ locations across northern Alberta for raising so much money for the children who need support from the Stollery. “This is a huge milestone for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation,” said Starkman in a statement.

The Stollery responds to as many as 324,425 patient visits each year and serves the largest geographic area of any children’s hospital in North America. All money raised through northern Alberta DQ initiatives supports urgent needs at the hospital. This includes specialized equipment, programs, training and research that helps kids from across Alberta and beyond. Since DQ’s partnership with Children’s Miracle Network began in 1984, independently owned and operated DQ Canada restaurants have helped raise more than $50 million for local hospitals.

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Siblings Sophie and Dillan Reid, who are both Stollery kids, were absolutely beaming while making Blizzards at the Lloydminster DQ on Miracle Treat Day as a way of giving back for the support they’ve received in the past.

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Costcan liquor expands in Sask.

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Cannabis c omp any 1CM Inc., which operates a Cost Cannabis retail outlet in Lloydminster Sask. and a Costcan Liquor store on the Alberta side of the city, has opened its

third liquor outlet in Watrous, Sask. The growing retailer held a grand opening of the Costcan Liquor store in Watrous on Oct. 27 following the launches of its first two stores in Creighton and Lloydminster in Sask.

The Lloydminster liquor store opened on July 31 at 4402 52 Ave. “With the new liquor permits in Saskatchewan and the liquor licence in Alberta, we are excited to introduce the same level of commitment, quality, and innovation across our liquor division,” said 1CM director Lucas Leone, in a statement. The new liquor outlet offers a wide selection of high-quality beverages, including a curated collection of wines, spirits, craft beers, and more. Aside from Cost Cannabis in Lloydminster, 1CM also operates retail locations in Regina and two locations in Calgary, Alberta in Western Canada.

Sask adds 19,000 new jobs

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ccording to the recentlyreleased Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, Saskatchewan’s strong and resilient economy continues to grow with 19,300 new jobs added when compared to October 2022. Additionally, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate fell to 4.4 per cent as of October 2023, the lowest among the provinces, and well below the national average of 5.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted). “Today’s lowest in the nation unemployment rate and remarkable job growth figures reflect a thriving economy and a growing province,” said Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison on Nov. 3. “Our government continues to build and protect our economy. Working with our partners to create more opportunities for Saskatchewan residents, newcomers and businesses, ensures that Saskatchewan’s growth creates a better quality of life for

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everyone.” October 2023 saw all-time historical highs (aged 15 and over), with: - Saskatchewan’s population reaching 932,400; - Saskatchewan employment reaching 605,300; - Saskatchewan female employment reaching 280,900; - and Off-reserve Indigenous population reaching 111,900. Both of Saskatchewan’s major cities saw job growth compared to last October as well, with Regina’s employment up 10,600, an increase of 7.6 per cent, and Saskatoon’s employment up 8,500, an increase of 4.4 per cent. In addition to the survey’s numbers, Saskatchewan continues to demonstrate growth in a number of key areas. In September, the province saw a 14.8 per cent increase in housing starts, record population growth, and huge investments including BHP’s 6.4 billion phase two expansion at its Jansen potash project.

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Celebrating a life well lived MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

I lost an old friend last week; someone I had known for over 60 years and come to realize this may be a somewhat common occurrence as I age, damn it! Even so, I don’t think we ever quite get used to someone no longer being in your life. I was honoured when the family asked me to give the eulogy, and of course, I said yes. There was a time in my life when I delivered hour-long speeches and half-day seminars from coast to coast, but frankly, summarizing the essence of someone’s time on earth into 10 minutes is the hardest one to write, never mind deliver. I couldn’t do it when my parents passed. Thank goodness my strong big brother could. Things are never the same when a parent

is no longer around, I don’t care how old they were or how old you are. It changes things. On the other hand, being able to celebrate someone’s life, especially a life well lived, is a beautiful opportunity. During the pandemic, an elderly neighbour passed away from natural causes, and his family asked if I would lead the service for a small g ath ering o f ab o ut a dozen people made necessary by the restrictions of the time. I hope he was smiling when we were done because every person there had a story or two to share about his impact on their lives. Again, a special day filled with grace. I have sat in hockey rinks, convention centers, and gymnasiums filled with mourners for a life taken too soon. Stood shivering at the side of a grave on the coldest day of the year from a cutting wind and swirling snow.

Held close, a man who was desolated by the prospect of raising a young family by himself. Laughed with adult children as they recounted the good times they had experienced with mom or dad. Waded in the North Saskatchewan River to free someone’s ashes to the flowing waters. Looked out from a promontory of the same river beside the grave marker of two homesteaders of the land it was located on. What will be your departure point? Will people laugh or cry when they speak of you? Both I hope. Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation. Comments on this article are welcome either by emailing vernmcclelland@remax.net or calling 306-821-0611.

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Getting landowners what they deserve

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The Government of Saskatchewan has expanded legislation to ensure landowners who are owed compensation by companies drilling for oil or gas on their property can collect what they are owed.

Our government is committed to finding a balance that both protects landowners and allows our businesses to continue and thrive.

Amendments to overarching legislation and regulations will give the Ministry of Energy and Resources and the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration more powers to protect landowners. The changes will enable the board and the ministry to enforce delinquent surface rights payments from

oil and gas licensees and ensure that landowners are properly compensated for property damage. “Maintaining strong relationships between industry and landowners is key to a healthy resource sector,” said Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter. “Our government is committed to finding a balance that both protects landowners and allows our businesses to continue and thrive.” The changes include: - Amending The Surface Rights Acquisition and Compensation Act to allow the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration to hear cases and issue compliance orders to oil and gas companies for payment of delinquent surface rights compensation owed to landowners. - Amending The Oil and Gas Conservation Act to require license holders to comply with an “Order for Payment.” Operators will need to prove compliance with the Surface Rights Board of Arbi-

tration Order for Payment by showing the Ministry of Energy and Resources that a payment has been made and accepted by the landowner. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of licences. - Adjusting The Surface Rights Acquisition and Compensation Regulations, 2023, to establish rules on the new “Order for Payment” process and increasing the compensation amount that can be awarded to a landowner for damages from $1,000 to up to $30,000. Adding helium and lithium to the set of current commodities for which the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration may adjudicate surface access. The amended regulations will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024. Once the changes come into effect, information on the process to bring claims to the Surface Rights Board of Arbitration will be posted on saskatchewan.ca.


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Steelers win Peewee championship TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

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It’s been a three-year battle for select few, but the blood, sweat and tears were worth it as Peewee Steelers are league champions. The Steelers took to the field at St. Mary’s Elementary School on a foggy Sunday afternoon to take on the highly-ranked Colts in the final game of the season. At the sound of the final horn, the Steelers flooded the field after a 42-6 win, and in true sportmanlike fashion, the victors quickly congratulated their opponents on a job well done. “First and foremost, I gotta give a lot of credit to the Colts and their coaching staff, they did a great job,” said Steelers coach Justin Kelly. “Cody (Grassl) got his great kids in great spots and they gave us a shot right off the hop. “The Colts challenged our kids. We hadn’t seen them in a month and we knew they’d be better than the last time we saw them. They gave us a shot right off the hop.” Kelly explained this was the Steelers’ third trip to the final in three years, making the win that much better for graduating players such as Cobi Payne and Dan Nikiforuk. “Our senior players, Cobi and Dan, especially,

they stuck to it and knew what we were all about,” said Kelly. “We knew the Colts were going to make plays, but we had to gut it out … they found a way to lead us, and we’ve been challenging them to do that all year.” An athlete of few words, Nikiforuk, 12, is the strong silent type that leaves it all out on the field. “We played really hard. At the start we kinda got beat, but we got up from that and won,” said Nikiforuk. Being his last year playing Peewee, Nikiforuk said he plans to play in the next division and win that, too. Payne, 12, also a running back, said it felt really good to win after making it all the way to the final for two years then losing. “It feels good, but I also want to give a shoutout to the Colts, they made it all the way here, too,” he said. This was also Payne’s last year in Peewee, and he too is looking for-

ward to moving up. “It feels nice to leave on a high note, but it also feels good leaving a title for the younger kids to defend,” he said, explaining he’s excited to play Bantam with his cousins next year. For Kelly and his fellow Peewee coaches, the emotional rollercoaster of coaching minor football gets put on hold until next season until the next challenge awaits. “None of us coaches are here for ourselves,

we’re here to give kids the opportunity and we couldn’t be more proud of these kids,” he said. “It’s a little emotional to go through it … my older boy was here for two years and got beat both times … we just couldn’t get it done t hose games, bu t we

found a way.” With three female players gutting it out with the guys, Sunday’s game was a milestone for adversity in minor football in Lloyd. It was also unique as it was the first time the league’s two Lloyd teams have met in the final.

“The Colts have a girl on their roster and we have two on ours. Our one girl was out with a broken nose, but our other plays special teams,” said Kelly. “Their girl, Dani Reid, is an absolute beast; she’s so good and we’d love to have her on our team, she’s that good.”

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Cabana named AJHL player of week

Caden Cabana. Source File Photo JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

.................................. The Lloydminster Bobcats captain, Caden Cabana, is the Pizza 73 AJHL player of the week. The forward scored four goals and registered six points in a three-game weekend before receiving the honour. “Super happy for him to get the recognition,” said ‘Cats head coach Brad Rihela. “It’s well-deserved, he’s been playing unbelievable hockey for us, and it’s obviously an

exciting honour for him, so hopefully he’s catching the attention of the NCAA programs. “He’s first over the boards on the power play, same with the penalty kill. He plays in all situations for us. Plays hard … he’s just an impact player at every level here.” Cabana leads the ‘Cats in scoring and is currently tied for 11th i n l e a g u e - w i d e s c o ring with 22 points (12 goals, 10 assists). This is his fourth season in the AJHL, and Rihela says he does well in his role as captain.

“He’s a quiet leader, but he leads by example every day. His practice habits, the way he prepares for ice times, the way he prepares for games,” said Rihela. “He just sets a really good example for our group and he’s somebody that puts a lot of time and effort into being a better player, but most importantly, puts a lot of time and effort into being a positive face in the community and really enjoys that side of it as well.” The Bobcats played three games up north between Nov. 3-5. They lost 3-1 Friday to Grande Prairie, but made a comeback on Saturday beating them 4-3. They also beat Whitecourt 6-5 on Sunday. Saturday’s 4-3 shootout win in GP may have also been record-breaking as Ben Aucoin put the nail in the coffin as the 17th shooter for the ‘Cats on his second attempt. That’s right, the ‘Cats went through their entire roster before the shootout was won. The ‘Cats are back at home this weekend, with back-toback games against Okotoks. The puck drops Sat. Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 12 at 2:30 p.m.

Big win for Bandits

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The Lloydminster Bandits delivered an 8-2 beat down over the Vegreville Rangers last Saturday night at the Centennial Civic Centre. The Bandits are on the road for the next two weekends but return to home ice on Nov. 30 when they host the Onion Lake Border Chiefs.


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“EVERY GAME IS A DRESS REHEARSAL FOR US.” TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

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The Lakeland College Rustlers women’s basketball team is in pursuit of another championship run after another weekend of back-to-back wins. The Rustlers (6-0) hosted Briercrest College on Friday, besting the visitors 75-59 before tipping off against the Medicine Hat Rattlers on Saturday, defeating them 88-45. Six games into the season, head coach Chris King is looking long-term, and for good reason; the Rustlers will be hosting the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships this March. “Our goal is to perform in March when we host nationals,” said King after Saturday’s win. “Every game is a dress rehearsal for us.” After a 16-point win on Friday and a 43-point win on Saturday, King said he was happy with the performance, but noted

there’s work to be done. “Playing Briercrest yesterday, one of the top teams in the south, I thought we had a fairly strong performance. We came out of the gate really well and continued to play that well,” he said.

Our goal is to perform in March when we host nationals.

“Briercrest is very physical in size so it was a good test for us early in the year.” “Tonight, I wasn’t as happy,” said King. “Obviously we won by a big margin, but everything for us is about building for nationals, so we’re comparing ourselves against this goal of what it looks like to play at nationals, and a lot of these girls know what that is.” By the numbers, the Rustlers can put up big points, but they also know the value of solid defense. “I think we’ve kept everyone under 60, which is kind of our

team goal,” explained King. “We’re very long and very athletic, so we cause problems in the full-court defensively, and at half-court, we’ve got a few things to shore up but it’s been a strong effort from everyone. “We have 12 girls that could start in any program, in my opinion, so we’re very blessed we have that depth, which really contributes to our defense.” A long-time coach of the program, King’s bench has veteran presence when it comes to players and coaches with Marissa Lindquist and Tori Dugan. “For me as a coach, it’s special to have two former players, Marissa and Tori coaching with me; it’s pretty awesome,” said King. “Tori carries a lot of weight because people know her credentials, where she played and what she did … I’m just super blessed to have them, and one day, who knows, I may pass this program over to them to keep going.”

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Men’s bball third in ACAC north TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

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It was a weekend of nail-biting finishes for the Lakeland College men’s basketball team as they beat Briercrest College 91-88 on Friday before besting the Medicine Hat Rattlers by two on Saturday in a 95-93 final. The Rustlers (4-2) are currently ranked

third in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference north standings behind the Keyono College Huskies (5-1) of Fort Mac and the Concordia University Thunder 4-4) of Edmonton. It’s also worth noting the boys are on a four-game win streak as they prepare to host the University of AlbertaAugustana Vikings

this Friday night in the Lakeland gym at 8 p.m. The Rustlers will be on the road the following weekend with games in Lethbridge and Calgary to play the Ambrose University Lions. The boys will be back on the Lakeland hardtop on Nov. 24 to host the NAIT Ooks for an 8 p.m. tipoff.

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YOUR SOURCE FOR SPORTS STATS AJHL – Lloydminster Bobcats

GP

W

L

OTL

SOL

PTS

GF

GA

Storm Wolverines Bobcats (11) Kodiaks Oil Barons

19 21 22 20 21

9 9 10 7 7

7 10 12 9 11

2 1 0 0 1

1 1 0 4 2

21 20 20 18 17

72 60 68 50 50

72 67 90 66 81

NEAJBHL – Lloydminster Bandits

GP

Canadiens 10 Bandits (2) 9 Tigers 10 Wheat Kings 10 Bisons 7

W

L

OTL

SOL

PTS

GF

GA

8 7 6 6 6

2 2 2 3 1

0 0 1 1 0

0 0 1 0 0

16 14 14 13 12

54 47 62 54 50

23 32 20 38 17

AEHL – U18 AAA Green Mile Lancers

RAIDERS UNABLE TO TAME LIONS – The Holy Rosary Raiders hosted the St. Paul Lions in the Wheatland Football League final on Friday night at the Raider Bowl and suffered a 19-15 loss. The Raiders host Whitecourt in the provincial quarter final at 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Raider Bowl – Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

GP

Fire 8 White 9 Slash 8 Steelers(5) 8 Raiders 9

W

L

SOL

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

6 5 5 2 1

2 2 3 6 7

0 2 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 1

17 17 14 5 4

24 27 16 12 4

8 14 12 29 45

AFHL – U18 AA Musgrave Agencies Steelers

GP

Impact 7 Steelers (2) 7 Pandas 5 Sharks 7 Fury 6

W

L

SOL

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

6 5 4 4 2

0 2 1 2 3

0 0 0 1 0

1 0 0 0 1

18 13 12 11 7

24 20 19 19 18

8 15 4 17 16

AFHL – U15 AA Richardson Jewellery Steelers

GP

Steelers (1) 4 Black 6 Gold 6 Royals 4 Impact 4

GP

Steelers (1) 5 Monarchs 7 Bolts 6 Storm 6 Wildcats 5

W

L-T

SOL

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

6 4 4 3 2

4 4-1 4 4 8-1

0 0 0 0 0

0 2 2 2 1

12 11 10 8 6

44 44 35 27 30

44 46 37 37 59

AEHL – U17 AAA Rohan Lancers GP

Storm 7 Rangers 6 Bulldogs 8 Saints 8 Lancers (11) 10

W

L-T

SOL

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

2 1 1 1 1

4-1 3-2 5-2 6-1 8-1

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

5 4 4 3 3

23 14 24 13 13

38 19 30 36 47

AEHL – U15 AAA Lancers

GP

W

L-T

SOL

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

Saints Canadians Oil Kings Maple Leafs Lancers (11)

12 10 11 9 11

3 3 2 2 2

7 7 7 6 9

0 0 0 0 0

2 0 2 1 0

8 6 6 5 4

29 26 22 20 28

45 46 39 63 65

RUSTLERS ATHLETICS

W

L

SOL

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

Women’s GP Hockey

W-L-T PTS

GF

GA

STRK

4 3 2 2 1

0 3 3 2 3

0 0 1 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

12 9 6 5 2

20 21 12 16 6

12 19 20 18 16

RDP 10 NAIT 10 LAKE (3) 8

8-2 7-3 7-1

24 22 21

36 38 27

13 13 14

Won 6 Lost 2 Won 7

Men’s MP Volleyball

W-L

PTS

SW

SL

STRK

KC 8 LAKE (2) 6 TKU 8

7-1 5-1 4-4

14 10 8

21 16 16

6 5 14

Lost 1 Won 1 Won 2

Women’s MP Volleyball

W-L

PTS

SW

SL

STRK

TKU 8 LAKE (2) 6 UAA 5

7-1 5-1 5-0

14 10 10

21 16 15

7 4 2

Won 3 Won 2 Won 5

AFHL – U13 AA Western Financial Steelers

Raiders 10 Rangers 11 Oil Kings 10 Lancers (7) 9 Storm 12

AFHL – U18 AAA PWM Steelers

GP

W

L-T

SOL

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

5 5 4 4 3

0 2 2 2 2

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

10 10 8 8 6

37 32 36 27 24

12 11 20 21 11

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SPRUCE POINT PARK Association now accepting applications for the position of: PARK MANAGER, 2024 season, May 1st to September 15th (end date flexible). Spruce Point Park Campground and Marina is located on Lesser Slave Lake approximately 285 kms northwest of Edmonton, AB near Hamlet of Kinuso. Manager must live on site in own RV unit. Full-service lot provided. For complete job description package please call 780-7753805 or email sprucepointpark@gmail.com. Closing date: January 15th, 2024, or until suitable candidate is found. NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF ROSAMOND “CHARMAINE” HICKMAN late of Lloydminster, Alberta, Deceased, who died on October 3, 2023 All claims against the estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 7th day of December, 2023. REVERING LAW OFFICE Barristers & Solicitors 5018 - 50 Avenue Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0W7 Attention: Donnon F. Revering


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SANDRA HERMAN: Sandra Diane Herman passed away in Saskatoon, SK on October 30, 2023 at the age of 72 years. Sandra is lovingly remembered by: her children, Lance (Pamela) Herman and Chrissy (Shaun) Sinclair; grandchildren, Aiden Mark, Grayson Sinclair, Brody Herman, Callie Sinclair and Kara Sinclair; sisters, Betty Carlson and Judy MacGillivray;

and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Sandra was predeceased by; her parents, Steven and Kietha Fuxa; brother, Donald Fuxa; mother-in-law, Eleonore Herman; brother-in-law, Ross Carlson; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Clayton and Lois Fuxa; good friend, Linda Stockman. The Celebration of Life Social for Sandra will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 11 AM at the Lloydminster Legacy Centre, Lloydminster, AB. Donations in memory of Sandra may be made to Kinsmen Telemiracle or Lloydminster Regional Health Foundation - Dialysis Unit. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

WYNNE: Ruby Ilene Wynne passed away on November 3, 2023 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 95 years. Her family would like to express our deepest thanks to everyone who has supported us after the loss of our dearest Mom, Grandma, and Aunt. We know this tremendous loss is shared by many and knowing that she has touched so many others will help us carry on. Thank you for all of the cards, flowers, calls, delicious food, messages, prayers, and donations. Thank you to the Vermilion Valley Lodge staff and residents who provide a safe and nurturing home for her as short as it was, it will not be forgotten. The staff at the Vermilion Health Centre had provided exceptional care to her and helped her to feel as comfortable as possible when she needed it the most. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Rosalie Wynne and Shelly (Jim) West; special kitty Nicky; grandchildren Holly and Jessica Parkin, Christian Emsland (Stephanie Baxmeyer), Megan (Brad) Bucharski, and Ryan West; as

well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Art Wynne; son Danny Wynne; parents Edward & Clara Blair; brothers Wray (Rose) Blair, Jesse “Shorty” (Kay) Blair, and Alfred Blair; sister-in-law Marion Blair; as well as Art’s siblings. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wesley United Church, 5014—51 Avenue, Kitscoty. Thank you to Reflections Funeral Services for the care and devotion in guiding us through the arrangements. The tree planting is very touching for us and she loved nature. We would also like to thank Rev. Carolyn Woodall at the Wesley United Church for conducting the service. Thank you to John Scott for the accompanying music, she appreciated your talent. Thanks to the UCW ladies for the lunch. The United Church was like a second home for her for many years. She enjoyed the fellowship and life-long friendships develop. She was so proud of the new building. And a very special thank you to Mom’s dear friend, Verna Johnson, for delivering the eulogy, and for her devotion and friendship over the years, while in the Lodge and in the hospital. You are also a great comfort to the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or charity of one’s choice.

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GRANT MACLEAN: We are grieved to report the passing of Jackie, Douglas, Grant MacLean (he would not like these extra names to be included in print) born on October 17, 1953 in Islay, AB to James Kenneth MacLean and Molly Marjorie Gardiner who have predeceased him. He was married to Donna Marie Paul on June 6, 1987. He is survived by his wife Donna, and his siblings Jim (Dallas) MacLean, Linda (Ron) Jones, Debbie (Brian) Harder, and numerous nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews. He lived his entire life in the Dewberry area and was a constant in the time keepers’

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box for all ages of hockey at the Arena; he volunteered for the World Chuck Wagon Assoc; he enjoyed his morning coffee group of guys, playing pool, cribbage with friends and the last few years was an avid golfer. He logged thousands of kilometres on his motorbike around the area and out to BC every summer to visit family and friends. He passed away in Vermilion hospital on Tuesday, October 31 from cancer. The family will be having a Celebration of Life in the Dewberry Hall at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Dec 06,2023. His ashes will be interned in the Irwinville cemetery in a small family service the following day. We would like to thank Dr Louw and the staff of the Vermilion hospital for their care and concern as well as the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. Lastly to the people of the Dewberry and Area community, thank you for the support and care that you have shown both Grant and Donna. Any donations may be made to a local charity of your choice.

MICHAEL LUDWIG

SEPTEMBER 10, 1976 – NOVEMBER 8, 1998 25 years ago you left this world suddenly at the age of 22. You are missed as though it was yesterday. So many things undone and unsaid. You are forever in our hearts and prayers. May you rest in peace Till we meet again, Love you forever See you later

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SHEPPARD: Brian "Shep" passed away at Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on October 16, 2023 at the age of 82 years. Shep is survived by: his loving wife, Anita Sheppard; brothers, Robert (Dorothy) Sheppard and family; and Ken Sheppard (Doreen) and (Margaret - Former wife) and family; daughters, Brenda (Jim) Born and Christine (Marc) Oleksiw and their children, Jake and Carter Oleksiw; step-son, Garnet (Alison) Weaver and their children, Amanda (Deryk) Burzynski and their children, Ben, Mason and Charlie; Greg Weaver; Levi Weaver; Jon (Taylor) Rees; step-son, Ron (Terra) Weaver and their children, Billy (Jessy) Weaver and their daughter Paisley; Cole Weaver; Tressa Weaver (Otto); step-daughter, Kari (Jeremy) Wakefield and their children, Karsen and Lindsey Wakefield . Shep was predeceased by: his first wife, Donna Sheppard; and parents, Ernest and Belle Sheppard. The Funeral Service for Brian was conducted from WLS convention centre, Lloydminster Exhibition, Lloydminster,

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AB. on October 26, 2023. The private family interment was held at the Lloydminster City Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, Donations in memory of Brian may be made to LRHF, Kidsport or donor's charity of choice . McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS The Sheppard family would like to thank all those who showed their support. In particular we thank Alison Weaver for reading our eulogy, Ron Weaver for speaking on behalf of the Weaver family, Brent Dallyn for the wonderful tribute to Dad, to Jaclyn Roberge, Myrna Fisher and Marlo Oliver for all their support and for setting up Dad's memorial table. Thank you to Rev. Cathy Kinsman for all her visits in the hospital and for conducting the service. Thank you to the nurses at Lloydminster Hospital. We thank McCaw's Funeral Service and Joel for their professionalism in caring and helping make Dad's celebration so wonderful. We also thank the Border King Alumni for their support and the Lloydminster exhibition for taking care of everything that day. We would also like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, visits, calls, messages, food, hugs, donations, stories and memories shared of our Dad. We were so overwhelmed by all that came to celebrate the life of Shep. We wished we could have thanked each of you personally. The Sheppard Family

SHIRTLIFFE: Wayne Peter passed away at home near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on September 29, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Wayne is survived by: son Dwaine Shirtliffe (Mary); daughter Laureen Dimmel (Darrell); four grandchildren Amanda Shirtliffe, Tevis Shirtliffe (Lynette), Jamie Trowbridge (Adam), Meaghan Cooke (Hunter); six great-grandchildren, Chance, Laura, Katherine, Raeya, Cole & Emery; brother Doug Shirtliffe; sister in law Barbara Gayle Shirtliffe; brothers-in-law Alvin Smith, Grant Smith (Linda); sister-in-law Colleen McMillan (Dwain) and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was predeceased by: his wife Lynne Shirtliffe; parents Peter and Mary

Shirtliffe; brother Glenn Shirtliffe; sisters-in-law Elaine Shirtliffe & Gladys Toth; brother-in-law Tony Toth; parents-in-law Les and Sophie Smith. The Celebration of Life for Wayne was conducted from the Legacy Center, Lloydminster, AB on October 20, 2023. Donations in memory of Wayne may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Donor’s Charity of Choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. of Lloydminster, AB administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank those who called, sent messages, cards and flowers and brought food to the house. Thank you to all who came to honour Dad at the service and to those who made donations in Dad’s memory. Thank you to Dwain, Denise and Meaghan for the amazing tribute. Thank you to the Legacy Center for providing the wonderful lunch. Thank you to Joel and the McCaw staff for their caring, professional support. Dwaine, Laureen and Families

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