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Thursday, November 4, 2021

VOLUME 4 I ISSUE 19

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HRHS toughs it out for Terry Fox funder TAYLOR WEAVER

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What does it take to get Grade 12 boys at Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) to wax their legs? The prospect of supporting the Terry Fox Foundation, apparently. Staff and students at HRHS spent last Tuesday’s lunch hour and part of the afternoon celebrating all of the hard work that went into raising $2,500 for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research. “Last week our school had a fundraiser and we had incentives for all of the students,” said HRHS phys-ed teacher Becky Grassl. “So, if the students raised $2,500 dollars, we had a whole list of students and teachers who were going to get haircuts, get mullet cuts, dye their hair, we had a couple of guys waxing their legs, we have people being taped to the wall, we have people get pied in the face, designs are being cut into beards. Needless to say, the students really responded.

“At one point they were running down the halls of the school with money just to make sure they had raised enough to make this all happen, and all of the funds go towards the Terry Fox Foundation.” Grassl was actually the teacher being taped to the wall on Tuesday and had a chuckle while explaining the fact “The students have been fighting to see which one gets to tape me to the wall.” As of last Tuesday, a total of $2,500 had been raised with funds still coming in and being tallied. “This all started with the phys-ed teachers talking about what we wanted to do for Terry Fox this year. We wanted to make sure we go school-wide and not just the phys-ed kids doing it, so we started with ourselves, the teachers, and thought ‘what can we do to give the students a little incentive,’ so we came up with some ideas. The students liked the ideas we were suggesting and wanted to get involved,” said Grassl.

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Kale Mavridis, a Grade 12 student at Holy Rosary High School, was one of two male students to get their legs waxed in support of the Terry Fox Foundation last week after the school raised over $2,500 for cancer research.

“It’s awesome to see this happening and it’s great to know the funds are going to such a great cause. Cancer affects everybody, so it’s really nice the kids are making a difference in the world, but they’re also having fun while they’re doing it.” Kale Mavridis, a Grade 12 student at Holy, was one of the

brave guys to leave school on Tuesday with silky smooth legs, and regrets nothing. “It’s for charity and they asked if I’d do it, so I agreed. I kind of regret it now,” he said wit h a lau gh, “ bu t it feels good to be able to support the cause.” Noah Hemmelgarn, another Grade 12 student at HRHS who was

getting a mullet cut in support of the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research, was all smiles as the clippers made their first appearance prior to his cut. “What happened was, in class, everyone was getting mullets and I was kind of opposed to it and said I would only do it for charity,” said Hemmelgarn. “Once

I said that, one of my teachers said we could turn a mullet cut into charity, and here we are today. “This has been a lot of fun and a great way to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. I’m also really glad I’m not getting my legs waxed as those two guys look like they’re in a bit of pain over there.”

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SPSA addresses vaccine queries TAYLOR WEAVER

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There are still many unanswered questions revolving around the pandemic we all currently find ourselves living through, and the Source took the opportunity to ask those at the top of Saskatchewan’s medical call sheet a couple of questions during an Oct. 29 briefing with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). The SPSA briefing allowed each journalist to ask two questions. The first question was posed to Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s chief medical officer. Q: For those who are unvaccinated and have been sick with and recovered from COVID, why is the government still pushing vaccines when these people in question have the anti-bodies from being exposed to the virus? A: “This is a very important question, and you know what? We are learning more and more about COVID, and I and many health care pro-

viders, not so much in Canada, but in different parts of the world, who did get COVID early on and they all got the two doses, and now they’re getting the booster doses,” said Shahab. “Getting a second vaccination provides some protection for up to 90 days. We certainly have seen re-infections, so it is an unknown situation, and that’s why I would still strongly recommend, that in respect to your history of exposure to COVID or illness of COVID, I still recommend everyone get fully vaccinated with two doses and also get the booster dose. “Please don’t consider your history of exposure to COVID in terms of your decision to get your first dose and second dose, and now your, of course, your booster dose.” The Source’s second question was directed at Marlo Pritchard, president of the SPSA and the man in charge of enforcing the public health regulations many local residents aren’t

too keen on. Q: Many Canadians, as well as many residents in Lloydminster, have a shared feeling their rights and freedoms are being taken away due to “drac o ni a n- styl e” p u bl i c health measures, what do you say to those who feel this way? A: “It’s a difficult time for everyone, but again, this is about public safety for everyone,” said Pritchard. “It’s about ‘the needs o f t h e ma ny w i l l o u t leads some of the needs of the few,’ but it really is about asking people to do the right thing for public safety. It’s about protecting themselves, their loved ones and others in their communities. “That’s really what the basis of all of these rules (is). We’ve seen the impacts in our ICUs, we’ve seen the impacts on our health system, and unfortunately we’ve seen a number of deaths, so, again, this is about everybody pulling together for everybody’s wellbeing.”

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Christmas love spreading to seniors

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Olive Tree reps Faye Wood and Becky Schille, left, helped Lloydminster and District Co-op reps Leanne Hawes and Dave Lever kick off this year’s Spread a Little Love this Christmas program. The Olive Tree is partnering with the Co-op to expand the gift-giving campaign for seniors to five more seniors’ complexes. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. More seniors in the Lloydminster region will receive a gift of love this Christmas. The Lloydminster and District Co-op is partnering with The Olive Tree to make their seventh annual Spread a Little Love this Christmas program the biggest and best ever. “In partnership with The Olive Tree, we’re going to be introducing five new seniors’ residences,” said Co-op president and CEO Leanne Hawes during an early-program launch at the Co-op Marketplace on Nov. 1. “Because of the expanded number of seniors, we are launching a bit early.” Spread a Little Love this Christmas is growing to provide gifts to nearly 900 seniors residing in 19 unique locations across six communities in the region. Residents of senior housing at Padua Place, Hallsholme, Southridge Manor, Fellowship Village, and Knox Manor in Lloydminster, served by Olive Tree outreach programs, are being added to the program that runs until Nov. 26. “We are definitely excited to be able to help in any way we can,” said Becky Schille, executive director of The Olive Tree.

“My grandfather was the manager of the Lashburn Co-op many years ago and it just feels really special to be a part of this. “It’s so neat to see it all come back together, and for us to let the seniors know how much they matter to us and how important they are.” Schille says The Olive Tree partners with the Co-op on a few different initiatives. She says the Co-op called them after learning about some extra seniors’ buildings that could be serviced by the gifting program. “So they gave us a call and asked if we wanted to partner with them this year,” explained Schille. “We have the same goals, and spreading love and hope for the community and seniors is just another way to work together to achieve those goals,” she said. Area residents c an take part by visiting any Co-op gas bar location or grocery store in Lloydminster and Neilburg and select an ornament from the store Christmas tree with a senior’s name and gift wish. After the gift is purchased they bring the gift to any of the participating Co-op locations. The gift tag could request anything from pie and ice cream for a senior named Grey and

a gift card for a small turkey for Virginia, or a ladies’ toque for Donna—all on the Marketplace tree. “It’s a little token, but it makes their day feel great,” said Schille. Hawes says since the Co-op first launched Spread a Little Love this Christmas in 2015, the wishes of thousands of local seniors have come true thanks to the generosity of the community. “One of the reasons we started this campaign is we found the seniors were a group in our community that’s

often not thought about first,” said Hawes. She says the need to recognize and celebrate seniors is as strong as ever with COVID not yet over. “I said last year that it was more important than ever. I think it rings true again this year. We are not really out of the pandemic yet,” she said. “We are finding, again, seniors are looking for a way to connect with our community. Again, I think the need is absolutely there.” All gifts from the Spread a Little Love this Christmas program will be quarantined before they are given to seniors prior to Christmas Day. “We’re working closely with local longterm care centres to ensure adherence to all health and safety guidelines,” noted Hawes. The campaign extends to seniors at include Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre, Dr. Hemstock, Hearthstone Place, Jubilee Home, Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre, Manitou Housing (Neilburg), Southview Manor (Marsden), Paradise Hill Care Home, Pine Island Lodge (Maidstone),

Pioneer Lodge, Pioneer House, Points West Living, Tighnduin Home

(Lashburn), and Lloydminster Metis Housing Authority.

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BEBA Project gets boost from Violet Eyes

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Dr. Jessica Lawrence, Dr. Christy Mushtaler and Danielle Guenet (wearing scrubs) welcomed Melanie McLean and Doug Abrosimoff of the LCSD’s BEBA Project to Violet Eyes Optometry last week for a cheque presentation from the proceed’s of the clinic’s annual one-day-sale. TAYLOR WEAVER

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It wouldn’t be an October in the Border City without Violet Eyes Optometry making its annual donation to a local charity. Ever since 2012, Violet Eyes has been hosting an annual one-day sales event, which fell on Oct. 7 this year and saw $1,500 being donated to the BEBA Project.

The BEBA Project is a school organization made up of staff and students at Holy Rosary High School (HRHS), in partnership with the St. Anthony’s Food Bank. The project’s goal is to help the food bank provide food, clothing, and any necessary supplies for those in need in the Lloydminster community.

In the past, funds have been donated to local school breakfast programs as well as supporting the expansion at Pioneer House, to name a couple. “In the past, we’ve supported the food bank, or even the breakfast programs in general, mainly to make sure those less fortunate in our community are supported

and have what they need, which is extra this year,” said Dr. Christy Mushtaler, who owns the clinic with Dr. Jessica Lawrence. “In general, the need for the food bank is greater this year,” added Lawrence. Two years ago, Violet Eyes donated funds to school breakfast programs and last year funds went towards the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. “It’s not that we didn’t donate last year, we just didn’t do a big sale like we have in the past,” said Mushtaler. “It’s not the same sale as we’ve had in years past because we can’t do that right now, but, it was still successful,” explained Lawrence. Despite tough times over the last couple of years, both Mushtaler and Lawrence feel fortunate they were still able to support the community by giving

back with funds from their annual sale. Melanie McLean, a teacher at Holy Rosary and BEBA Project leader, was over the moon at last Tuesday’s cheque presentation as she and Doug Abrosimoff, a career councillor at HRHS and BEBA Project teacher leader, accepted the funds on behalf of the organization. “We honestly cannot express our gratitude to Violet Eyes. This is such a huge contribution to helping out the people in the community that need it, and this definitely helps us get there,” said McLean. “A really big part of the St. Anthony’s Food Bank is helping families with infants that have needs such as food and diapers, so we’re hoping this will help with those high-expense needs.” Abrosimoff started the project at Holy Rosary roughly four

years ago and McLean has been working with Abrosimoff on the project for two years. The BEBA Project’s largest annual fundraiser usually takes place in conjunction with Halloween and is called Halloween for Hunger. Instead of collecting candy on Halloween, students would go out and collect cans of soup and non-perishable food items. “Unfortunately, that used to be our biggest fundraiser of the year and we haven’t been able to do that for the past two years,” said McLean. “We had to get creative these past two years as well as fall back to only collecting money throughout the school and not really going out into the community as much. “This donation was a major boost for us since we haven’t been able to be as active in the community.”

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Shelter floats one roof location GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Lloydminster Social Action Coalition Society is ‘window shopping’ for a new building spurred by the growth of its outreach support. Valerie Lazicki, executive of the Society, provided an update of their plans during a recent Rotary Club of Lloydminster meeting. “We’d like to provide a wraparound service to the people that we support in the community. In our current location, we’re a little bit challenged for that,” said Lazicki. The Society has currently amalgamated all of its services, including the former dropin centre at the men’s shelter at 5001 48 St. until a suitable space is found. “We’re looking and seeing what’s out in the community and what might be easy to adapt to our needs and modify so we can welcome everyone that we serve through the doors— and not just serve them out the door,” explained Lazicki. A bigger space will accommodate the aggressive growth of their outreach services for everyone in the community, notably helping clients find jobs. Lazicki says they are recognizing people need identifications replaced, resumes, help with job researches, and assistance with interview tips and techniques and things like that. “We’ve really ramped up our outreach service and we’re seeing a lot of results for people. They are getting jobs, they ar e g e tt i n g i nc o m e , ” said Lazicki. “It’s really excellent to see how much we have been able to achieve within the last year of looking at increased substantial support.” Lazicki says they also need a space large enough to welcome in women, couples and families, and give everyone in the community that needs to

be inside overnight a place to be. Lazicki said they’ve looked at a couple of places that have been on the market. “If we find the ideal location then we’ll start counting our pennies,” she said. Rent or purchase options are also open to consideration. “We are just in the tire-kicking stage, so I am not announcing anything imminent. It’s just taking a look and seeing what’s out there,” stressed Lazicki. She says if people know that they’re looking for a property and have a great building that would be really suitable, she invites them to give her a call. She says an available location has to be properly zoned and make sense for their clients

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Valerie Lazicki, executive of the Lloydminster Social Action Coalition, which runs the men’s shelter, accepted a $2,000 donation from Darryl Benson, past president of the Rotary Club of Lloydminster, from the President’s Project fund. Lazicki also talked about a possible new location for all of their services.

and be central enough for them to access medical appointments and things like that. Lazicki was invited to Rotary and received a $2,000 donation from the club’s President’s Project fund. “Rotary is such a good

community partner to non-profits here in Lloydminster and we’re grateful to have their eye,” she said. Lazicki says they will use the funds for operating expenses that go up during the winter. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Volunteers hop to fix bunny hill

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.................................. The bunny hill at Mount Joy Snow Resort is finally living up to its name. The grade of the slope has been reduced for young beginner skiers and snowboarders, while the run length and width have nearly doubled in advance of the upcoming season. “I was out on Tuesday (Oct. 26) and I walked the whole bunny hill

taking measurements just to see it with my own eyes,” said resort president Chris Bogue. “It’s absolutely amazing to see the changes out there.” The re-contouring is nearly complete thanks to Precision Contractors jumping onboard to help volunteers and equipment from the RM of Wilton meet the deadline. Precision brought a dozer and a scraper

crew onsite to work with an equipment operator from the RM that got the ball rolling weeks ago. “It just got to the point with winter coming, they needed a bit of help. We’re actually getting close to getting it wrapped up,” said Precision president and CEO, Frank Tremmel. The work will reduce the cost of a Magic Carpet conveyor lift the resort is fundraising to acquire in the future. The rope tow will be reinstalled in the coming weeks.

The volunteer equipment and crews have also regraded the black diamond Showoff run and they’re in the process of knocking down the old ski jump. “Those were the three things we wanted to check off with this round of changes,” said Bogue. “It’s a great experience to see everybody come together in the community, help out, and believe in the vision we have to make the hill a better place.” Tremmel says he was eager to help out after the fun his two boys experienced at the hill last year when COVID prevented them from playing hockey. He said it’s great the resort is just 20 minutes from their house. “For anyone right in Lloyd, it’s the ideal spot for beginner skiers; it’s a great atmosphere and it’s volunteer-run,” said Tremmel. He noted a few night

skiing events last year were a fun thing to get involved with too, during an awesome year at Mount Joy with record turnout. “They had the weather to support it and the community was really involved,” said Tremmel. “It was a great alternative to having to drive an hour or so one way to Table Mountain or up to Cold Lake.” The success of Mount Joy’s last season is carrying over to more community support to fund other improvements, including changes to the rental shop. Bogue credits Arby’s for investing more than $20,000 towards the construction so far, noting Titanium Energy Services has just donated $10,000 over the next three years toward rental shop fixture upgrades. “The structural renovations are done.

We have a brand new floor, ceiling, walls and doors,” said Bogue. “We are in the process of rebuilding all of the interior fixtures— new ski racks, tech benches and new front desks.” Grindin Gears Bikes n’ Board has also signed up to maintain the fleet of rental equipment this season. Mount Joy held its AGM on Oct. 26, reelecting Bogue as president. “Nobody else wanted it, which is fine by me,” said Bogue with a laugh. “We had a really good turnout. Everybody’s really dedicated and looking forward to the new season.” A couple of fresh faces were added to the board including Dean Peters as vice president. Peters is a ski patroller and served as president a couple of years ago. “He stepped back up to the plate,” said Bogue. “Once again, another person that believes in the vision and wants to be a big part of charging forward with it.” SHELTER FROM PAGE 7

“Our heating bill goes up, we’re buying gloves, mitts, toques and boots and things like that, and hot soup to keep people warm,” she said. “We are always short on gloves and mitts, winter boots and ski pants.” She says if people are wanting to clean out their closets and cold weather gear that they don’t use anymore, they can drop them off for someone who will need them. The Men’s Shelter will also receive some of the donated winter socks collected during the ongoing Lions Club sock drive, which runs until Dec. 20. “Every year we are the grateful recipients of the Lions sock drive along with other organizations in the community that also gratefully receive,” said Lazicki.

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Family Violence Prevention Month gets City support TAYLOR WEAVER

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With November being Family Violence Prevention Month, The Lloydminster Interval Home Society officially launched the local initiative on Monday to the theme “Lead From Where You Stand.” “All month long we’re talking about family violence, we’re educating people about family violence, advertising our efforts, and really trying to concentrate all of the work we typically do throughout the year already, but just to help bring awareness in that more focused form,” said Angela Rooks-Trotzuk, CEO of the Lloydminster Interval Home Society. “This is a provincial and a nationwide program where we concentrate our efforts to bring awareness to the impacts of family violence.” Rooks-Trotzuk noted Saskatchewan has the highest rates of family violence in the Cana-

dian provinces, with Alberta coming in third. “One of the most sobering statistics I’ve come across in my life is (the fact) that every six days in Canada, a woman is murdered by her intimate partner,” she said. “The first time I heard that I couldn’t believe it. Even working in domestic violence for 20-plus years, working with individuals impacted by violence, that was pretty shocking to hear. “It’s a real, complex issue that happens in our very own community.” Rooks-Trotzuk also explained how over t h e y e a r s , t h e I n t e rval Home Society has greatly appreciated the support from Lloydminster Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and is looking forward to continuing that partnership. “For many years now, FCSS, through the City of Lloydminster, has supported our

efforts, whether it be moral support or support in concept and developing the programming to monetary support, they’ve always come alongside us and

supported us.” So, what’s the best way for the community to get involved in this important initiative? “The number one thing I would ask of

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Angela Rooks-Trotzuk, CEO of the Lloydminster Interval Home Society, addresses the crowd during Monday’s launch of Family Violence Prevention Month at Lloydminster City Hall.

our community and surrounding area is to become informed. I think it’s common for people to think family violence happens elsewhere, with other people, but, it’s happening to people we know every single day,” she said. “I might not be directly impacted, but

somebody in my social circle and circle of influence, are impacted. Whether that’s emotional violence, coercion and control in relationships, it’s a huge issue and the number one thing I ask people is, to be open-minded and aware and become educated about the issue.”

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John Van Cleemput Submitted to the Meridian Source WE’RE OUTTA HERE, NO POSING FOR PHOTOS! Thank you, John, for another great wildlife photo! This may be a beautiful sight to look up at, but it’s also a reminder the warmer weather won’t be here for much longer, so get out and enjoy it before the snow flies! If you would like to see your photos printed in the Meridian Source, please email them to taylor@meridiansource.ca

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Trudeau picks anti-oil ministers STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing his anti-oil colours with last week’s Cabinet shuffle. The new environment and climate minister is Steven Guilbeault. Guilbeault climbed the CN Tower in Toronto in 2001 to protest Canada’s environmental record. The previous environment and climate predecessor, Jonathan Wilkinson, takes over the natural resources portfolio. “We need to make sure that the oil and gas industry stops increasing its emissions and starts reducing them, while supporting workers in these industries

to help find new ways to work new jobs and new careers,” Trudeau told reporters at a news conference following the Cabinet nominations. “The largest energy companies in this country are committed to net-zero by 2050. And the way to do that is to all work together,” he added. It’s clear Trudeau really wants to put Albertans out of work. To add insult to injury, Calgary’s new mayor, Jyoti Gondek, says her top priority is to declare a ‘climate emergency’ in a city that doesn’t have one and is built on oil and gas. Here in heavy oil country, Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers told a recent Rotary Club of Lloydminster meeting that he is chal-

lenged by statements like that. “I enjoy waking up not having to put wood on the fire to make sure my toes are warm when I hit the floor in the morning,” he explained. He was referring to the fact we live in a country that requires energy that can’t be replaced by renewables, which would turn us back into wood chopping pioneers. Aalbers noted natural gas is the cleanest energy we can offer the majority of people in Alberta, if not the entire country. He says he has some issues about energy policies in Canada, noting five of the largest oil and gas services companies in Canada no longer call Lloyd home. Aalbers says that frustrates him, not-

File Photo ing those are lost tax dollars, jobs, users of local facilities and our neighbours. He joked when some-

body shows up in a birch bark canoe on the North Saskatchewan River and rides up to City Hall on a horse,

he’ll be there to greet him and invite him in for a warm cup of coffee. There will be no wood stove in sight!

Canadian and Sask Govt. increase wage for early childhood educators MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Yesterday, the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan announced a $9.6 million investment to fund a wage increase of up to $3 per hour for qualified Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in the province. “Our government is thankful for the hard work Saskatchewan ECEs do every day,” said Education Minister Dustin Duncan. “This investment will recognize that hard work while creating an incentive for people to consider becoming ECEs themselves.” The investment is part of over $17 million of one-time federal funding to support the early childhood workforce that is part of the recently announced extension of the Canada-Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement “Child care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

Supporting the valuable work of early childhood educators is key to the success of a high-quality child care system,” said Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould. “By building a stronger workforce, more children in Saskatchewan will have access to high-quality early learning and have the best possible start in life.” The wage increase is retroactive to July 1, and it is anticipated that centres will be able to access the funds for distribution by December. The increased amount will vary according to ECE certification levels with up to $1 per hour, $2 per hour and $3 per hour for ECE certification level I, II and III respectively. The Ministry of Education is in the process of collecting information from licensed child care facilities to calculate the wage increases.

“A wage increase for ECEs is an exciting step for the Early Learning and Child Care sector in Saskatchewan,” said Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association Executive Director Georgia Lavallee. “This will help support the recognition of ECEs and the significant impact they have on a child’s development and future. Highquality Early Learning and Child Care is dependent on ECEs and higher wages will aid in retaining educated ECEs in our province.” This one-time increase will provide a baseline for the Government of Saskatchewan to work toward developing a wage grid for ECEs across the province. The government is committed to developing the wage grid and making meaningful progress toward its implementation by the end of 2022-23. The remaining amount from the $17

million investment will go toward funding accelerated ECE certificate or diploma training, supporting high school students and adult learners to enter a career in early childhood education, providing bursaries for indi-

viduals enrolled in fulltime, in-person ECE certificate or diploma programs, and supporting ECEs who participate in continuous professional learning and skills enhancement. More details on this funding will be pro-

vided at a later date. The Government of Canada is making a transformative investment to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system in partnership with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.

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Pickleball on a roll in Lloyd GEOFF LEE

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It was time for some pickleball talk at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s Monday lunch. There is no one more passionate about the game locally than Lloydminster player Gerald Korpaniuk, who took to the podium with his paddle and wiffle ball close at hand. The retiree was introduced as the former owner of Korpaniuk Denture Clinic with a YouTube video of pickleball ball streaming during his talk to promote the game. The 68-year-old says he got hooked playing the game six years ago in Osoyoos B.C. for three good reasons. “It was the compet it ion, not having t o chase very far if you

miss it, and the fellowship,” said Korpaniuk. “It’s a real social game.” He says it’s also the fastest-growing sport for all ages in North America. “There are currently 26 established pickleball clubs in Pickle Ball Alberta including Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and Elk Point,” said Korpaniuk. Saskatchewan has 18 organized clubs, including one in North Battleford. “Locally, we have about 30 players that consistently play indoors at the Servus Sports Centre on a drop-in basis,” he said. Courts are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with most games well attended for doubles action. “We are trying to get a local pickleball club started,” explained Korpaniuk. “Unfortunately, with government regulations and restrictions, it’s hard to get people together to take the first step towards an organization.” Korpaniuk swears pickleball is easy on the body, with a lot of retired or semi-retired players showing up for weekly games.

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Pickleball player and retiree Gerald Korpaniuk spoke at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday about the fast-growing game of pickleball for all ages.

“We have one gentleman who’s had two knee operations and he plays,” he said. Korpaniuk says there are not a lot of sports the elderly can play, citing curling as an example. “Once your knees have gone or your hips or your back, you can’t sit in the hack. So now they have these sticks— pickleball is a good option for these people,” he suggested. Korpaniuk says younger players have taken over the push for more courts recently. He says he would like to thank the City of Lloydminster for hav-

ing the vision to develop the four outdoor courts located where the lawn bowling courts were previously situated. “When completed in the spring, it’s going to be a first-class facility that we can all be proud of,” he said. Korpaniuk expects there will be a grand opening next spring after the courts are painted and the rest of the final preparations are completed. He says the new courts were playable for a few weeks before it got cold, and he noticed a number of first-time players on the courts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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“I can personally see due to the outdoor exposure of these courts, there will be a demand for more pickleball courts within five years,” he said. Korpaniuk says pickleball is a summer game to be enjoyed outside when the sun is shining. “You don’t want to be stuck inside playing in the summer,” he said.

Korpaniuk noted pickleball was founded in the summer of 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Joan Pritchard came up with the name “pickleball” in reference to thrown-together crews of rowers. Korpaniuk says the game itself is a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton played on a badminton court 44 ft. by 22 ft.

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Lions sock drive to warm toes GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Lions Club is raising the bar on its new Sock Drive for cold feet.

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It’s above and beyond and it’s very appreciated.

The Lloydminster charity is hoping to top the 880 pairs donated a year ago for homeless people and others who need them. “We’d like to beat last year’s. There’s always a goal to exceed from last year,” said Lions president Daryl Oster. The drive got underway on Oct.18 and runs until Dec. 20. New pairs of socks can be dropped off at Northern Factory Workwear or their clearance centre, the Legacy Centre, and Exhaust Masters. “We’ve got bins in each location,” said Oster. He says the need amplifies a little bit

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Northern Factory Workwear is one of the drop-off locations for the Lions Club sock drive. Lions Jean-Claude Dauphinais, left and Daryl Oster, held up a bin for a photo op with store manager Tara-Lynn Beznoska, and her parents Pam and Neal Beznoska who own the business.

more when you see people on the street and it’s cold out. One of the busiest collection points is Northern Factory, which donates a pile of its retail socks each year when the temperature drops. “It’s above and beyond and it’s very appreciated,” said Oster. Store manager, Tara-

Lynn Beznoska says donating socks is really important for a good cause. “We’re really big into helping people in need. It’s really amazing to be able to do that,” she said. Socks will be distributed to organizations such as the Men’s Shelter and the Interval Home.

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Is there a crisis in your life? SHIRLEY SCOTT SPECIAL TO THE SOURCE

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Crisis: A time of danger or anxious waiting. Crisis comes to most people at some time and we especially think of crisis experienced during times of family violence. November’s focus is on family violence and cr is i s . C r i s i s e x p e r i enced is responded to differently by each person in their unique situation and with what coping skills they know. Crisis brings forth various emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety, helplessness and the natural “fight or flight” response. If experienced for an extended period of time, those emotions mentioned affect our mental health and how we cope on a daily basis. As well as having mental health needs, we all have physical needs as well; safety, food, shelter, a need for love and a sense of

belonging to counter the crisis response in our lives. Whenever we experience crisis we experience losses in our life, too. Crisis changes our lives, our trust, our security, and world assumptions are challenged. What is not normal, and what is normal? We grieve normalcy, loss of relationships, safety and security and an overall life change. “When children observe or experience crisis in their lives it affects them profoundly in the areas of the ability to learn and ability to connect with others.” When experiencing crisis and living in a crisis state for an extended period of time, it is known to have effects to our mental health. When experiencing crisis, it is important to reach out and seek support to develop strong coping skills and build resilience that will help

in day-to-day crisis we may be in. Skills that are important are as follows: • Perceptiveness- You understand people and situations and are able to question what is happening in your family, school or community. • Service- You give of yourself to others,(reaching outside of self) or to a cause that you believe in. • Independence- You can separate yourself from your family troubles, and are confident that you can make your own way in the world. You are developing skills. • Optimism- You have hope for a bright future for yourself and the world. • Connection- You can seek out support from others and form caring and positive relationships. • Self MotivationYou have the drive to fulfill your dreams and goals. • Creativity – You

can express your experiences in a constructive and helpful way. • Spirituality – You have faith in someone greater than yourself. • Sense of humourYou can see the funny side of the world and your circumstances, and use this ability to put things into perspective. • Morality – When you make a decision, you use the information you have about the situation and you consult your own conscience (your sense of right and wrong) Where do we find such help? Seek out counsellors, doctors, support groups or support persons in your life. Speak to the staff at the Interval Home in Lloydminster for support and guidance. We at the Society do not forget to remember those who lived through and are living through the wars and battles. The men

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and women who experienced crisis daily and suffered emotional, mental and physical pain, and grieve so many losses. Those who have suffered and still are suffering, results trauma

and crisis in their life, in silence. We honour all our veterans this month, also. Shirley L Scott is the program director and facilitator of the Walking Through Grief Society.

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Sask projects to cut methane emissions

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Two new oil and gas processing projects, undertaken by Steel Reef in Saskatchewan to reduce venting and flaring of methane, have been approved under the provincial Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII). The announcement

was made Monday by the Government of Saskatchewan, the same day Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will put a hard cap on oil and gas emissions at the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Introduced in 2019 as part of Saskatchewan’s Methane Action Plan, OGPII is available for companies making

investments in infrastructure and valueadded processing projects, including ones that reduce venting and flaring of methane gas. “These methane capture and commercialization projects will create local jobs and help grow our economy,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “They build on our energy strengths and are another positive win-win for the economy and the environment.” Steel Reef’s two North Portal projects located near the town of North Portal near the border with ND represent an anticipated capital investment of $40 million into Saskatchewan. The company expanded its North Portal Gas Plant processing capacity, which

became operational in April 2021, and reactivated gathering infrastructure to tie in previously flared gas through its existing integrated pipeline infrastructure. Steel Reef is also investing in a new fractionator adjacent to the North Portal Gas Plant, which will allow it to process natural gas liquids from its North Portal Gas Plant and other gas plants in the area into separated propane, butane, and condensate for direct access to local and export markets. “This partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan is a key part of ensuring more associated gas is being captured, processed and brought to markets,” Steel Reef’s chief operating officer Austin Voss said. “We are proud to deliver on our core pur-

File Photo pose of enhancing the energy community by investing in infrastructure that prevents flaring and creates value for the province.” Methane Action Plan is a made-in-Saskatchewan plan to reduce methane-based GHG emissions by 40 to 45 per cent by 2025 – the equivalent of taking up to 800,000 cars off the road for one year.

The OGPII program offers transferable oil and gas royalty/freehold tax credits for approved projects at a rate of 15 per cent of eligible program costs. Government investment follows up front private investment and so far, has successfully attracted over $200 million in private investment in Saskatchewan.

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At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 20, Lloydminster RCMP were dispatched to a call regarding a suspicious person near the area of 71 Ave. and 41 Street. Upon arrival, police observed a vehicle departing from the scene and proceed with a traffic stop. Checks on the driver revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. During the subsequent investigation, Police located over

110 grams of suspected methamphetamine, as well as smaller amounts of suspected psilocybin (mushrooms), heroin, cocaine and MDMA (ecstasy). Christopher Bouchie, 25, of Sturgeon County, Alberta was arrested and charged with: - Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking - Possession of a controlled substance x 3 Bouchie was released by a Justice of the Peace to appear in Lloydminster Alberta Provincial Court on Dec. 7.

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The moral of the story here is ...

PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

My cousin, Chad, son Justin and I, were busy last week hosting a memorial jam session for my Uncle Don Gessner who passed away this spring. We welcomed many of Don’s friends and musicians who played along with Justin, mak-

ing it a day my uncle would have loved. While there, we went for a ride in Don’s vintage car, a black, 1948 Buick Roadmaster. What a treat! It hadn’t been running in eight years, but after installing a new battery, pumping up the tires, and adding some fresh fuel, it rumbled along the streets of Sifton, Manitoba like a charm. We also went to see a

car that belonged to my grandmother; a 1953 Meteor. Sadly, it’s been parked behind a barn, waiting for an engine, for the last 30 years, and is now overgrown with grass and lichen. I sat upon this car’s bench seat when only a toddler, and shifted the gears endlessly. I credit this vehicle with my lifelong love of driving, and of stick shifts.

Gazing at it, I struck up a conversation with the man on whose property it sat. While a pleasant fellow, he wasn’t keen to discuss cars with a woman, and immediately directed all of his responses to Justin, as though I hadn’t spoken at all. Standing irritably on the sidelines, I remembered similarly dismissive situations when I drove trucks for a living. I’ve held three interesting jobs in that arena. I hauled crude oil, containers of seed bound for overseas, and manure. (Nice grouping hey?) It’s not easy for a woman to be taken seriously when she works in a male-dominated occupation. I had to prove myself. It always drew interested stares when our fleet of Bulldog Corral Cleaning trucks pulled into a farmyard, and I hopped out. Men just didn’t expect a woman to be driving

a truck hauling muck. Especially a woman sporting lipstick and earrings. Sometimes, the farmers would take off their hats, scratch their heads, and pull my boss aside for a quiet word of concern. Should she be maneuvering a truck through their intricate corral systems? “ I’m no t j u st so me pretty face, you know,” I’d tell farmers with a touch of defiance. Of course, with manure clinging to my cheeks and thick clumps of it crusting in my hair, I really wasn’t a pretty face, but the words would make them smile and relax a bit. Still, a few would keep a close watch. Once, a man laid in a wooden feed trough for the better part of two days to keep his beady eyes trained on my driving, and at another farm, the owner sat observantly behind a caragana hedge on a

deck chair, thinking I didn’t see him through the dense leaves. Another time, the farmer parked on a hill in his neighbour’s field and trained binoculars on every move I made. Yet, despite their apprehension, the job was done professionally and without incident. When I’d return to those farms the following year, I was always greeted with smiles. This brings us to the moral of this story: don’t judge folks based on gender, or any other way either. In actual fact, I know quite a bit about old cars. Helen lives on the family farm near Marshall, Saskatchewan where she is an author, columnist and works in education. To contact her, or learn more about her humour and fantasy books, go to helen.toews.com or write Box 55, Marshall, SK. S0M1R0

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A golden heritage worth celebrating WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

The year 1910 was epic for future progress in Lloydminster’s history. Originally formed in April 1906, the Board of Trade members conceived an idea for a considerable marketing initiative for the town and surrounding area. Folks would soon owe an acknowledgement of gratitude to these forward-thinking businessmen for all their time and effort put forth in a bold move to promote further development. Executive members attended 19 meetings to plan their strategy out month by month. A publicity agent was appointed and a new pamphlet summarized the assets, resources and achievements so far. Five thousand copies

of this pamphlet, “Lloydminster’s Latest List of Live Facts” were printed for distribution. Copies were sent to eastern Canada, the United Kingdom, the Canadian Northern Railway Co’s pavilion at the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition at Earl’s Court, the publicity agent for the Canadian Northern Steamships in London, England to name but a few from their extensive list. The Old Country from where the Barr Colonists originated also sent copies to newspapers and magazines. Locally, businessmen and Board of Trade members did their part as well to distribute this informational pamphlet. Another notable feature of this campaign was how many newspapers in the Dominion included news of the Lloydminster district. In fact, more news now appeared in the

Edmonton and Winnipeg newspapers than in all the seven years since the settlement began. The wires were buzzing with headlines about the activities and experiences taking place in the daily lives of the Barr Colonists. These articles were copied and recopied which led to even more significant value for this advertising campaign. With the aid of the Board’s publicity agent, a visiting journalist from the Free Press compiled a special write-up which appeared mid-summer. Included was a photo showing a view of the town. Samples of their award-winning wheat, oats and barley were exhibited at the National Exhibition in Toronto and also at American State Fairs in August. Accompanied by his brother, a journalist from the Daily News in London, England, vis-

ited in September. They were given an extensive tour of the area farms. A list of the t own’s past achievements and the area’s future prospects were also mentioned. The brother was an accomplished artist and painted pictures of the area. His artwork would later be published in a book (1911) about Western Canada.

As the Board welcomed over two hundred letters and telegrams from the United States, Canada and the old country, they must have realized their campaign was a brilliant success. Inquiries about industries, business prospects, setting up a pork packing plant, opportunities for farmers and many others from a broad spectrum of professions.

The Board of Trade had planted a seed and would be lucratively harvesting their efforts for decades to come. Indeed, records would be broken in the coming months with the arrival of an influx of newcomers to the border town. In part, “this town shall be a city within a generation and these matchless farming lands a golden heritage within a decade.”

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Just another Monday MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

As I head to the office from the farm Monday mornings, coffee in hand, I silently count down the minutes until my first phone call of this new week. Rarely is it later than 8:10 a.m. Clients have waited all weekend to get something off their chest. It may be a decision to reduce an asking price or a request for an opinion of value on a property they are considering putting on the market. Well, at least my older clients wait until Monday. The younger crowd expect you to be available seven days a week; Easter Sunday or Mother’s Day included, shooting off a text while they watch their kid’s hockey game. The next call for the day will likely be a fellow Realtor asking for

File Photo more information on a listing they showed over the weekend. Their buyer prospect has finally narrowed down their search to the top three and my colleague will likely be going back for a second look with them in a day or two. Hopefully, there will be an offer following. S h e h as sh o w n th e m over 30 houses in the last three months. By 11 a.m., the lawye r s a nd l e nd e r s a r e

trolling through their files, making phone or email inquiries about potential issues on properties we both represent. It may be a request to provide additional information on the financial condition of a condominium complex, or to discuss the merits of a last-minute registered interest on title from a disgruntled exwife. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

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The rumour mill seems to be running wild as of late, and in recent weeks, CFB Cold Lake has come under fire with social media posts suggesting the Canadian Armed Forces is playing a role in constructing “concentration camps” as well as residential canvassing to determine vaccination status. In an Oct. 21 media release, 4 Wing Commander, Col. Dave Moar, stated there is no truth to these claims. “In recent days a number of false claims have been circulating on social media regarding 4 Wing Cold Lake. These false claims are specifically related to the vaccination policy

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The calls don’t stop at noon either. An adult daughter from out of town decides the lunch hour is the best time to express her anxiety over mom’s house listing not selling after two months, conveniently forgetting she was the one who insisted we go to the market $20,000 over comparable sales. Back in the office after grabbing a quick bite to eat, I am greeted by a walkin customer wanting

for employees of CFB C o ld Lake as w ell as the Canadian Armed Forces’ role in enforcing Government of Canada vaccination policies. I’d like to take this opportunity to address these inaccuracies,” stated Moar in the release. “On Oct. 8, the acting chief of the defence staff published the Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 Vaccination Directive. The directive does not apply to members of the public for the purpose of granting access to Defence establishments. Although certain public businesses at 4 Wing may choose to use the Alberta Restriction Exemption Program, members of the

public will not be prohibited from entering the 4 Wing Defence establishment based on vaccination status. Contractors and individuals employed by other organizations working alongside Defence Team members at 4 Wing will be subject to the federal COVID-19 vaccination policy. Their employers will implement this policy as directed by Government of Canada contract policies. Contractor attestations of fully vaccinated status will be collected and confirmation will be provided to the Department of National Defence by the contracted company. Contractors who are noncompliant with this policy may have their

to talk about getting a valuation on their farmland for estate planning purposes. Unfortunately, this day I have to rush them through the conversation because my next appointment is in 15 minutes to list a house on the other side of the city. Ninety minutes after that, I am again on the highway travelling to a town 30 minutes away to meet with a client to go over their subdivision application in anticipation of selling

the parcel to a company wanting a site for their new enterprise. Home only slightly late for supper followed by a short visit with my son on the day’s happenings in our livestock business. A short walk in the fresh air to clear my head, then back into the home office for some quiet time focused on paperwork I couldn’t get to during the day. Just another Monday. Vern McClelland is an associate broker

File Photo contracts terminated. The Cold Lake Air Weapons Range (CLAWR) is utilized for training purposes by tactical aircraft from 4 Wing and other CAF and allied nations’ military units. Work is continually done to maintain the buildings and targets on the CLAWR—there is abso-

lutely no construction involving the establishment of nefarious camps as was described in various social media posts. Furthermore, neither 4 Wing nor any other Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member will be canvassing homes in communities to determine a person’s vaccine

status. This is simply not a role of the CAF. 4 Wing Cold Lake is committed to the health and safety of its members and the local community. We remain diligent in following all local, provincial, and federal direction and guidance in relation to COVID-19 public health measures.”

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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On Oct. 28, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program. “By supporting young people who are passionate about agriculture, we’re building a strong foundation for the future of the industry in Canada,” said Federal Agriculture and AgriFood Minister MarieClaude Bibeau. “These applicants will get a valuable experience by learning ways we can communicate how food is made.” “The strength of our industry is our people,” said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister

David Marit. “By creating opportunities for young men and women who are passionate about agriculture, we are strengthening the sector and ensuring future success for our province.” This year’s theme is ‘transparency.’ Applicants of the scholarship are encouraged to explore what transparency is and how it is connected to the public’s perception of modern agriculture. The scholarship encourages conversations about where our food comes from and how everyone along the value chain shares a role in communicating about food production. “As a future farmer and rancher, the education I will receive

File Photo through this scholarship will help me build my strengths as I work towards growing sustainable and reliable produce that I can be proud of,” said the 2021 Agriculture Student Scholarship grand prize winner Jesse Patzer. Students are invited to submit a creative three-minute video or

1,000-word essay discussing transparency in agriculture. Scholarships will be awarded to students in Grade 12 and/or recent graduates entering agriculturerelated post-secondary studies in 2022. One winning scholarship of $4,000 and three runner-up scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2022. For more information on the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program, visit Saskatchewan.ca/ag-scholarship. This award is funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3 billion investment by federal, provincial and ter-

ritorial governments to strengthen and grow Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agriproducts sectors. This commitment includes $2 billion for programs cost-shared on a 60/40 basis by the federal and provincial/ territorial governments that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

Congrats, Makenna!

Photo courtesy of the Lloydminster and District Fish and Game Association M a ke n n a M a r t i n o f L a s h b u r n r e c e n t l y received the Lloydminster and District Fish and Game Association’s sponsored $1,000 scholarship from Scholarship Chairman, Bill Armstrong. Two of these awards are available

annually to assist students who graduate in our mentorship area and are attending postsecondary education to prepare for a career in the environmental sciences field. Makenna is presently enrolled in Animal Science Technology at Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus. We wish her the best in her studies and future career!

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Lloyd secures 2024 Sask Summer Games TAYLOR WEAVER

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The confetti guns were almost taken out of storage last Thursday as it was announced the Border City will host the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games. This celebration is actually seven years in the making as the City of Lloydminster was originally supposed to host the 2020 Games, which they had known about since 2017. The city was radiating with excitement when news of the 2020 Games coming to town broke. That excitement, however, was shortlived as the pandemic forced the Games to be postponed until 2021 before eventually being cancelled due to health and safety concerns.

As a result, the city was provided with the first right of refusal to host the Games in 2024. T h e O c t . 2 8 announcement was made by Saskatchewan Games council chairperson, Amber Holland, who was excited to be back in the Border City to once again get the community behind the Games. “The Saskatchewan Games Council views Lloydminster as an ideal community to host the Saskatchewan Summer Games,” she said. “With the city’s firstclass venues and amenities, the enthusiasm of the community, its volunteer spirit, and its experience with successfully hosting numerous high-level

Bobcats finish weekend with back-to-back wins

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The Lloydminster Junior A Bobcats were back at the Centennial Civic Centre this past weekend and walked away with two back-to-back wins. The ‘Cats beat the Calgary Canucks 4-3 in OT on Saturday night before beating the Canmore Eagles 6-1 during Sunday’s matinee game. The Bobcats are on the road this weekend and return to the Civic on Nov. 14 when they host the Drumheller Dragons.

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Kevin Kusch and Cindy Rekimowich, chair and vice-chair of the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Society, and Amber Holland, chairperson, Games Council, couldn’t help but smile with Mayor Gerald Aalbers last week as Aaron Rawlake and Wendy Plandowski, co-chairs, 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Society were passed the torch for when the Border City hosts the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games.

sporting events, we are confident that Lloydminster will create an excellent and memorable multi-sport games experience for all involved. “We are so grateful to the members of the 2020-21 Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Organizing Committee for all the time, passion, and dedication they put into planning those Games despite the challenges faced, and for laying the groundwork to make the 2024 Games a huge success.” The torch was also passed from 2020 Games Host Society chair, Kevin Kusch and vice-chair Cindy Rekimowich to Wendy Plandowski and Aaron

Rawlake, who will be co-chairing the 2024 Games Host Society, a responsibility they’re both looking forward to. “The Lloydminster community is known for its dedication and determination, and it’s filled with excitement to have the opportunity to host the Saskatchewan Summer Games in 2024,” said Rawlake. “On behalf of the 2024 Host Society and our board of directors, we want to thank everyone who was involved in preparing for 2020. We look forward to picking up the momentum and helping Lloydminster welcome Saskatchewan’s athletes, coaches and their families into our commu-

nity in 2024.” As the host of the Games, Lloydminster can expect to gain a legacy of upgraded facilities, new sporting equipment, experienced officials, and a core group of volunteers. Additionally, each host community sees a significant economic and tourism benefit with over 5,000 visitors

from across the province expected to attend during the week-long event. As a major partner in the event, the Saskatchewan Games Council will provide $250,000 in matching grant funding to Lloydminster that will go towards capital projects and equipment as well as a $420,000 operating grant.

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Studio Suite 1 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 3 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 1 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 3 Bed, 2 Bath 2 Bed, 2 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 3 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 3 Bed, 3 Bath 5 Bed, 3 Bath 5 Bed, 3 Bath 5 Bed, 3 Bath 5 Bed, 3 Bath

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SASKATCHEWAN

MLS A1158611

ENJOY THE SOLITUDE OF THE COUNTRY PT SW 30-50-26 W3RD

409,000 MLS A1143839

4513 – 32 St. 4728 – 18 St. 4118 - 41 Ave.

4 Bed, 2 Bath 3 Bed, 2 Bath 4 Bed, 3 Bath

$1100 NOV. 1ST $1200 READY! $1400 DEC. 1ST

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599,900

MLS A1071380

474,500

MLS A1135698

194,900

MLS A1146868

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