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Thursday, November 12, 2020

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A special salute to our local veterans

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Silver Cross Mother Blanche Martens (Pioneer Lodge cook), joined Lodge Second World War veterans, Vernon Marlatt, 98, Art Bexson, 94, and his brother Cleveland Bexson, 97, in a unique Remembrance Day celebration. Veteran John Leigthon was unable to attend. These residents were saluted by members of Lloydminster Emergency Services personnel outside the Lodge while the seniors looked on from outside the window. Martens’ son Allan Stewart was killed in Afghanstan in 2007.

Marin and Whiting joining incumbent candidates on city council TAYLOR WEAVER

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It was an exciting night for the 18 candidates vying for votes in the 2020 Lloydminster

Municipal Election, but in the end, there could only be six councillors.

Lloydminster residents have spoken, and after unofficial results,

it will be Lorelee Marin and Jason Whiting joining incumbent cand id at e s Aar on Bu ckingham, Michael Diachuk, Glenn Fagnan

and Jonathan Torresan on city council.

Mayor Gerald Aalbers will also be serving a second term as mayor after run-

ning unopposed in the election.

Unofficial results saw Buckingham with a total of 1,755 votes, Diachuk with 1,594,

Fagnan with 1,556, Marin with 1,443, Torresan with 1,804 and Whiting with 1,395.

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New councillors excited to hit the ground running FROM PAGE 1

Marin may be the newest face on city council, as Whiting served as a councillor from 2012-2016, but she is nothing short of excited to hit the ground running.

“I’ve wanted to do this for a long time, but now was the right time, and I had this overwhelming gratitude for the support that I received,” she said. “I felt supported through the entire process.”

Marin explained her family moved into town from the farm three years ago and when the time was right, she had every intention of running for city council.

“I thought this was that next step I could take to really invest back into this community.”

Whiting is also looking forward to jumping in with both feet “I enjoy our community and I enjoy all of my connections in the community as well,” he said.

“I wanted to use those connections to be the voice for those, on council, and use my experience from a previous term on council and bring that to the current council, and ensure the city moves

forward in a proper fashion.”

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Priorities will have changed and economic development and economic growth are going to be a much bigger facade over the next four years than ever before.

Both Marin and Whiting are looking forward to the challenges ahead in relation to COVID-19 as they enter uncharted territory with mayor Aalb e r s and c o u nc i l l o r s Buckingham, Diachuk, Fagnan and Torresan.

“It’s really looking at our fiscal management and economic development in growth,” said Marin. “How do we create this culture where we can support business and invite businesses in to support the ones that already exist here.”

Whiting shared similar thoughts and explained how priorities have changed since he last sat on council.

“In some ways, things will be the same, and in

some ways, they’ll be a lot different,” he said.

“Priorities will have changed and economic development and economic growth are going to be a much bigger facade over the next four years than ever before.”

Candidates Aftab Arif garnered a total of 268 votes, Charles Balenga, 335, Sandy Barrett, 305, Chris Carnell, 590, Shawn Davidson, 511, Darrell Dunn, 567, Rhiannon Greening, 528, Bill King, 562, Satish Patel, 239, Cheryl Ross, 438, Dean Segberg with, and Sheldon Weinrauch, 1,041.

Just over 3,000 constituents voted in the civic election on Nov. 9, representing 15 per cent of the eligible voters.

This year’s election saw half the voter turnout compared to the 2016 election, and five per cent more than in 2012.

In total, 22,572 votes were cast for City Council and Board Trustee candidates in 2020.

Elected councillors will be sworn in during a private ceremony on Nov. 16. Their first meeting is scheduled for Nov. 23.

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United Way doles out much-needed funding

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Kim Crockett (left), marketing and business development coordinator with Bea Fisher, accepted a cheque from Lloydminster and District United Way president Alex Wilson (centre), and vice president Larry Boswell last Friday.

TAYLOR WEAVER

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The Lloydminster and District United Way had a lot to celebrate on Monday afternoon as they finished dishing out funding to 10 local organizations.

The Bea Fisher organization, Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society, Residents in Recovery, Thorpe Recovery Centre, the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation, the Native Friendship Centre, Lloyd Learning Council, the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter, the Interval Home and the Libbie Young Centre, all received cheques for $3,683.57 to be used at the organization’s discretion.

The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation was also fortunate enough to receive two cheques, one to be used for the organization’s mental health initiative, Project Sunrise, and the

other will be used to support senior care in the city.

The donations were made possible thanks to the Government of Alberta’s charitable donation matching program. The local chapter of the United Way felt fortunate to be able to give back to the community at a time when many local organizations are struggling.

“The outpouring (of financial support) we’ve had has been incredible so far,” said Alex Wilson, president of the United Way Lloydminster and District.

“From support for our Breakfast Day fundraiser to the first round of ECSF (Emergency Community Support Fund) grants, we have (this) Government of Alberta matching program, and we have all sorts coming in from corporate sponsors as well,” said Wilson.

“The response this

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year, through COVID, it’s very evident everybody’s been stepping up and we’re really happy to be able to distribute 100 per cent of those funds back to the community.”

Wilson explained the Lloydminster United Way received requests for around $125,000, and their district was allocated for just under $45,000.

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The outpouring (of financial support) we’ve had has been incredible so far.

“So, we’re happy that while we know we’re not able to achieve everybody’s funding requests, we are happy to be able to provide about a third of what was requested by everybody.”

Kim Crockett, marketing and business development coordinator with Bea Fisher, was almost left speechless as he knows these funds will go a long way.

“Needless to say, we’re really excited to get this funding,” said Crockett.

“We were fortunate enough to get a round of funding the first time around a few months ago – that made a dif-

ference in helping us purchase some of the PPE we needed at a time when it was still coming out of our own pocket, now there’s other suppliers covering the cost of those, so now we have some new needs that have come up.”

Crockett explained Bea Fisher will be using the funding to help purchase some new technology in their care homes to keep individuals in the care homes better connected during the winter months when they can’t get out as much.

“It’s also going to help with our managers, getting them into some technology that allows them to work a little bit more remotely and reduce the face-toface interactions that we all love, but know we have to reduce at this time.”

Residents in Recovery Society executive director, Tyler Lorenz, was grateful for the work the local United Way does for the community and already has plans for the funding.

“We have allocated this (funding) for some of our family programming,” said Lorenz.

“We’re looking at expanding our women’s residency because there’s so much demand, and we really want to get our family

program up and running so mothers are able to have their chil-

dren in a home with them and still be supported by us.”

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Rotary goes all-in for dream vacations GEOFF LEE

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Pack your bags for the biggest and richest vacation prize raffle in the history of the Rotary Club of Lloydminster—for trips within Canada.

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This is one of our main fundraisers of the year, the other is Lobster Fest which will be in May. Hopefully, COVID restrictions will be lifted by then.

The clu b will d raw the winning tickets of all 12 of its usual monthly vacation prizes at once during its new Canadian Dream Vacations 2021 fundraiser on March 1.

Raffle coordinator, Anita Schmidt from Vivid Salon Spa and Wellness, presented the new draw format at Rotary’s lunch meeting on Monday.

“This year we decided to go with one draw date for 12 prizes,” said Schmidt.

“We just felt with the economy and with COVID that having more of an event and maybe offering some higher prize values, might be more of a draw for people to buy tickets.”

Tickets are available from Rotarians for $100 each for a chance to win any of seven premium value Canadian vacations and five travel vouchers for $1,000.

“Canadian vacations are really expensive in comparison to travel-

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Rotarian Anita Schmidt unveiled a huge Canadian Dream Vacations raffle fundraiser at the club’s lunch meeting on Monday. She holds one of the 800 tickets to be sold at $100 each.

Draws will be on March 1, 2021, for 12 vacation prizes that are normally spread out throughout the year. Tickets are available from Rotary members.

ling to other countries,” said Schmidt.

“The prize value cost us $10,000 more this year than last year.”

The top prize is a flyin fishing trip for two to Hatchet Lake Fishing Lodge in northern Saskatchewan for four days of fishing priced at $13,300 or a cash value of $10,640.

“Every prize is eligible to take cash,” said Schmidt.

Other vacation prizes range from a 10-day bus tour of Nova Scotia and P.E.I. with air transfers valued at $7,515 or a $6,012 cash prize to a four-night hotel stay in Victoria, B.C. with air transfers worth $2,408 or $1,927 in cash.

“We were just thinking in a different direction to support the economy as well as trying in the COVID world to get people to buy tickets,” said Schmidt.

“We thought if we were going to try something new, what bet-

ter time than now. We eliminated the $100 and $200 draws and went to higher dollar values.”

The goal is to sell all 800 tickets with Christmas being a great sales driver.

“It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year and when it comes to Christmas— dream vacations,” said Schmidt.

Incredibly, one person could potentially win all 12 prizes with the contest rules stipulating all names drawn must go back into the draw barrel.

T h e d r a w w i l l ta k e place during the club’s first Monday lunch meeting in March.

“We’ll invite the media and we’re going to make a bit of an event out of it and hopefully make it exciting this year,” added Rotary president Darryl Benson.

Rotarian Don Whiting pointed to this

week’s $25,000 Chase the Ace raffle jackpot for the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association as a good reason to buy a ticket.

Buying one from Whiting could be lucky as he just won the grand prize draw in the Marwayne Agricultural Society fundraiser.

Benson applauded Whiting for being the top ticket seller in last year’s Dream Vacations Rotary raffles.

Funds from the sale of Canadian Dream Vacations 2021 go to support local projects and organizations applying for support from Rotary.

“This is one of our main fundraisers of the year, the other is Lobster Fest which will be in May. Hopefully, COVID restrictions will be lifted by then,” said Schmidt.

For ticket information, call Schmidt’s cell at 780-808-1776 or visit lloydrotary.com.

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Delta 9 closes Lloyd cannabis deal MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. is officially the new owner of the former Lloydminster LAB 001 cannabis retail store, located at 3427-50 Ave. The Winnipeg-based company closed its purchase transaction with Auxly Cannabis Inc. and Kolab Project Inc. for $875,000 in a stock and cash deal on Nov. 9.

The price paid includes $750,000 of common shares of Delta 9 based on the 15-day volume-weighted average price per share on the Toronto Stock Exchange at the closing date, with the balance in cash.

Th e deal w as c o m pleted through Delta’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta 9 Cannabis Store Inc.

The Lloydminster store will be Delta 9’s first retail store in Saskatchewan, adding to their two stores in Alberta and five in Manitoba.

“We are pleased to have finalized our transaction with Auxly and Kolab to establish Delta 9’s first foothold in the Saskatchewan retail cannabis market,” said John Arbuth-

Lloyd RCMP charge driver with distracted driving MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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On Nov. 8 at approximately 11 p.m. the Lloydminster RCMP responded to the scene of a motor vehicle collision where a vehicle drove through the storefront of Willow Creek Clothing and Collectibles.

The investigation was completed by RCMP, and the male driver was charged with distracted driving.

No one was injured as a result of the collision but both the business and the vehicle sustained a large amount of damage.

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not, CEO of Delta 9, in a news release.

“Delta 9’s strategy of vertical integration is further strengthened with the move into Saskatchewan, and unites Delta 9’s Western Canada retail strategy by joining its existing Manitoba and Alberta retail presence, and expands its base for future expansion opportunities.”

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Spotlight on elder abuse in November GEOFF LEE

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Family Violence Prevention Month in November is an oppor-

tunity to shine some light on elder abuse.

That’s one of the awareness goals of the Lloydminster Interval 20112WW0 20112WW1 20112WW2

Home Society.

“That demographic may have a really difficult time understanding the signs that are happening and the different types of abuse that could potentially happen,” said Interval Home executive director, Charlene Rowein.

Forms of elder abuse can be physical, emotional, financial and even neglect with COVID adding isolation to the mix.

“We really want to reach out to our senior demographic by letting them know and understand that there are resources out there for them,” said Rowein.

Senior victims of abuse can contact the Interval Home for help or access resources at the Lloydminster Elder Abuse Prevention (LEAP) website.

Rowein says the LEAP committee ensures that elders in our community have

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Angela Rooks-Trotzuk, CEO of Lloydminster Interval Home Society, kicked off Family Violence Prevention Month at City Hall on Nov. 2. The awareness campaign for November will include shining a spotlight on elder abuse and support resources.

access to information, emotional support and practical support.

“We just completed a video with seniors speaking to the importance for seniors to understand why they need to be able to reach out for their own wellbeing and understanding what they can do,” said Rowein.

“There might be

shame and maybe guilt that comes with not wanting to speak out, but we really do care about that demographic for sure.”

Rowein says there are seniors in the LEAP committee who can let other seniors know about the available resources.

“We have other members who work directly

with seniors—seniors are creating that network that can get that message out to them,” said Rowein.

Seniors can also take part in a new Living Well for Older Adults p ro gra m sp e c i f i c al l y designed for elder abuse through Interval Home.

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Indigenous economies on a roll GEOFF LEE

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Canada’s First Nations are beating the drums for economic growth and power through a process coined Indigenomics.

The empowering concept is the brainchild of Carol Anne Hilton, CEO and founder of the Indigenomics Institute that works with Indigenous nations, governments and private industry to strengthen Indigenous economic development.

Hilton defines Indigenomics as “a process of claiming our place at the economic table of this country.”

She spoke about emerging Indigenous economies in a webinar to kick off the 8th annual Economic Partnership, hosted by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 5.

Three more webinars will be held this month as COVID prevents the usual one-day gathering in Lloydminster.

The Summit includes virtual networking opportunities to develop successful Indigenous and non-

indigenous business partnerships favoured by the Institute.

“It’s nice to see as a Chamber you’ve been able to create the space for this Indigenous economic inclusion and to be able to develop that relationship over time.

That’s really what it’s all about,” said Hilton, who hails from Hesquiaht First Nation on Vancouver Island.

She cited an Indigenous Works report estimating 85 per cent of Canadian businesses are not engaged with Indigenous communities.

“This is why the significance of partnership forums such as the one that you are hosting becomes extremely important for nonIndigenous businesses to have the space to be able to engage with Indigenous businesses,” said Hilton.

Her presentation noted Indigenomics is the “collective economic response” to the legacy of systematic exclusion of Indigenous peoples in the development of this country.

She says it’s also about moving away

Preventing elder abuse FROM PAGE 6

It’s run by Katherine Ford, community program manager with Interval Home, to increase support, connection and well-being for older adults.

“We have various modules for people to take and learn more about those healthy relationships and how seniors can prevent elder abuse from happening to them,” said Ford.

The aim is to promote protective factors that strengthen older adults to resist and/or overcome experiences of harmful relationships and/or elder abuse.

Ford says some of the protective factors for seniors include helping them understand elder abuse and recognizing what their personal and legal rights are and their strengths.

“They’ve had success in the past in figuring life out and, so we want to help them draw on those strengths to overcome any difficulties they may have moving forward,” explained Ford.

The Living Well program is based on face-to-face and group interactions to strengthen relationships as a key protective factor from abuse—but, get-togethers are currently suspended due to COVID. “We’re developing a video series we can offer to the community at large to access and also as a tool to use in a virtual setting,” said Ford.

“So, we’re looking to see if we can offer it online with Zoom— we are redeveloping it so we can offer it in an online format.”

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Milton Tootoosis from Poundmaker First Nation, pictured at last year’s Economic Partnership Summit in Lloydminster, moderated the first of four virtual presentations on Nov. 5 with others to follow on Nov. 12, 19 and 26.

from the Canadian perception of Indigenous populations being a “fiscal burden” on the sys-

tem towards being a key economic engine.

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City eying cemetery expansion MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The City of Lloydminster is seeking public input about the Lloydminster Cemetery’s growth and expansion.

Between Nov. 12-26, the City invites residents and plot holders to participate in an online survey to help direct the vision for future development and services.

The feedback will help guide the Cemetery Master Plan and the future expansion and development of the burial site into an improved parkland cemetery.

The proposed master plan will see decades of cemetery expansion and aims to: - accommodate a

wide range of interment and memorialization options; - create a sustainable and flexible phased plan; - buffer the cemetery from the impacts of future surrounding development; - improve drainage as part of area-wide storm and groundwater mitigations; - enable programs and events to take place such as historic tours, Mothers Day and a Festival of Lights; - encourage passive recreation such as walking, wildlife watching and cross-country skiing; - improve services of families through the provision of things such as gathering spaces and

winter warming shelters, and - enhance wayfinding, grave finding and historic interpretation information.

To view specific proposed development and phases, and to complete the survey, visit yourvoicelloyd.ca/cemetery.

Due to COVID-19, an in-person consultation is not scheduled.

Residents can provide additional feedback by emailing yourvoice@lloydminster.ca or viewing the project webpage – yourvoicelloyd.ca/cemetery. Anyone unable to access the virtual engagement session or does not have access to email, contact the City of Lloydminster at 780-875-6184, Ext. 2322 to get involved.

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“What we are seeing today is this Renaissance or emergence of Indigenous economic activity,” said Hilton.

“The new narrative is that Indigenous peoples are economic powerhouses.”

Hilton gave three examples of multi-billion dollar investment projects headed by First Nations in Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg.

She says what is emerging is a field of possibilities.

The narrative ‘we are a powerful people’ is leading to change,” said Hilton.

The Institute is spreading the notion of Canada’s future being tied to the success of Indigenous economies.

“The work that you are doing at the Lloydminster Chamber is really about building the collective response,” she said.

Hilt on say s a 201 6 TD economic report sized the Indigenous economy at $32B with the Institute using that as a benchmark

to build a $100 billion national Indigenous economy.

The target is based on five per cent of Canada’s population being Indigenous, which could generate 5 per cent of the national GDP equalling $100B. The Institute has identified 12 economic levers or enablers to grow the Indigenous economy, including equity ownership.

“We are seeing groups such as the First Nations Major Projects Coalition driving nations to be equity owners in major projects,” said Hilton.

More than 30 First Nations are seeking equity ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

Infrastructure, procurement and trade are other economic drivers, especially trade.

“We are beginning to see Indigenous recognition within larger international trade agreements,” said Hilton.

The Institute also says capitalization of the Indigenous economy is essential to eco-

nomic growth.

“We need a capital structure that supports the design towards $100B,” said Hilton.

Clean energy is another huge sector for Indigenous economies.

“Two-thirds of over 600 First Nations have clean energy projects,” she said, noting it aligns with Indigenous values.

Hilton says online commerce companies like PayPal and Shopify are driving Indigenous economic platforms as a market, while noting when it comes to technology, many First Nations don’t have wi-fi.

She notes there is more work to be done, citing a need for Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, building pathways to economic inclusion and building a story on economic strength.

Hilton says Canada’s GDP would increase by $401 billion by 2026 if Indigenous people have the same education and employment level as non-indigenous people.

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Viewpoint Leave it to Weaver

Are Canadians more “Canadian” in the winter?

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EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Were you all prepared for this past weekend’s snowfall?

I know I was physically ready for the snow, but I’m not 1 0 0 - p e r - c e n t s u r e I ’ m c o mpletely mentally prepared.

Like I’m sure many others did, I spent the majority of Saturday watching the snowfall, after two assignments I was supposed to cover got cancelled due to weather.

My Sundays are usually productive, and this last Sunday was no different.

I was u p and o u t th e d o o r s h o ve l l i n g b y 7 : 3 0 a . m . a n d spent an hour clearing my and my neighbour’s driveway and sidewalk.

I then somehow had the energy to go to the gym at 9:30 a.m. after my shovelling “warm-up.”

But hey, all that stretching and regular Epsom salt baths must be doing the trick!

Before going to the gym, I ended up helping push my neighbour’s car out of the snowbank it had become stuck in ... and here is where today’s real topic of conversation comes to light ... are Canadians even more “Canadian” in the winter?

It was evident my neighbour’s

car was quite stuck, so one of the young guys who lives across the street offered to help. I had never met him before, but he offered some help, and more hands make less work.

This is one of many examples of neighbours helping neighbours I have witnessed since we got that lovely dumping of snow this weekend, and I say, keep it up!

Don’t get me wrong, I love the snow, but I’m also pretty happy we didn’t get the record-breaking snowfall cities such as Saskatoon got!

Stay safe out there, and be kind to thy neighbour because you never know when it’ll be you stuck in the snow.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Biden could flip on Keystone XL STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

A lot of people think U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will be bad for energy, especially for the oil and gas industry.

By the same token, a lot of people think he will be great for clean, renewable energy.

He is certainly proenergy overall, but he hasn’t yet taken a shine to the Keystone XL pipeline.

Biden supported former U.S. President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline in 2015 and vowed to stop Trump’s approvals of it if elected.

That could just be campaign rhetoric he

copied and pasted from Obama to win environmental votes.

Currently, the Keystone XL is under a stop-work order from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

The only portion of the project under construction is in Alberta, which Premier Jason Kenney hopes doesn’t end up being a pipeline to nowhere.

Given the low demand for oil globally during COVID-19, Keystone XL might not even be needed with Canadian energy companies slashing output, jobs and profits.

When it comes to our energy security, the best bet is the anticip ated c o m p letio n o f the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion at the end of 2022.

The line will ship Alberta oil to a tidewater port in Burnaby B.C. with access to markets in Asia and better prices for oil.

Oil can still be transported to the U.S. on the existing Keystone pipeline and Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement when that is finished.

The push to renewables could help some aspects of energy companies’ operations to cut emissions along with their carbon taxes to help fight climate change.

Green technology will also create new jobs and ensure others in the oil and gas sector are not lost due to more consolidation, mergers and takeovers.

More importantly,

what politicians say before they get elected and what they actually do once in office can quickly flip on a dime for any pressing reason.

Knowing that all major U.S. construction unions endorsed Biden, means he might realize Keystone XL is worth having, after all,

to get Americans working again.

Those union workers didn’t vote for him to kill the project and he knows it. Stay tuned.

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Builder floats life leases at Martin Browne GEOFF LEE

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Lloydminster developer Don Weeks hopes to

fill a niche for lower-cost senior housing in the Martin Browne redevelopment site.

Weeks is a senior himself

with a plan to construct six, low cost, one-level housing units where Martin Browne School used to be.

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The demolition of Martin Browne School got underway on Sept. 12, 2019.

He says it’s an ideal location for seniors’ housing adjacent to the Kin-Kinette Park and recreational facilities within walking distance to Pioneer Lodge.

The 77-year-old will be making a presentation to city council later this month or early December, with the

project presented as an arm of Wedo Holdings Ltd. “ It w o u l d be l i ke a ro w house type of thing and each unit will have an attached garage and maybe about 1,050 sq. ft. of living space,” said Weeks.

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The floor plans show 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and no basement or stairs for seniors to climb.

“Each unit will have their own utilities and a pad where they can go outside if they want to enjoy the weather,” said Weeks.

The approved Martin Browne Redevelopment plan has provision for low to medium density housing.

Weeks envisions of f ering t he u nit s t o buyers as a life lease that could be resold at market value.

“When they are done, they can sell the lease and get all or some or more of their money back,” he explained.

Weeks says life lease projects like his proposal are often managed or sponsored by a local non-profit orga-

nizations that may charge a small fee for their services.

“It is hoped in this case to build the project at the costs charged by each trade and a small fee for the developer,” said Weeks.

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He says his life lease project is an affordable retirement option for ageing home or condo owners.

“They still have to pay taxes, insurance, water and power, but when they are getting a lit-

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tle bit beyond handling all the house duties and can’t manage stairs any more and something like this should be a real a priority for them,” said Weeks.

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Seniors tap Falk, Rowswell for talks

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Graham Brown, president of Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society, holds up a notice about their annual general meeting, tentatively taking place at the Legacy Centre on Dec. 15, but it could take place on Zoom. The AGM was on the agenda of their last meeting on Nov. 3 GEOFF LEE

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The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society could have plenty to talk about at their annual general meeting.

The AGM is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 15 after planned fall meetings with Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk and Vermilion-LloydminsterFROM PAGE 13

Weeks shared his idea in an email to the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society inviting feedback.

“If this sounds interesting and maybe solve

Wainwright MLA Garth Rowswell.

Seniors Care Society president, Graham Brown, says the AGM is likely to be held at the Lloydminster Legacy Centre after a meeting with Falk, tentatively set for Dec. 14.

“With our meeting with Rosemarie Falk, we really want to talk about her role as a critic for seniors care in

the federal Parliament and talk about what we have learned here about seniors care,” said Brown.

“We hope to get some direction from her about what is in the Canada Health Act concerning seniors and what kind of things should we be working on—where does the federal government play a role here?”

some senior’s living situations and you have s o me mo r e i d e as f o r a project like this, do get back to me as I am anxious to hear what some others in the field think,” asked Weeks.

Weeks call himself a

“small time developer” who worked in local real estate for more than 40 years.

“I’ve built a duplex in town and I built a sixplex down at the Interval Home and I built my own house,” he said.

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Seniors planning for future FROM PAGE 14

Brown says the meeting with Falk was to have taken on Nov. 4, but she is in Parliament this month.

“We will get a meeting before Christmas when we have a Parliament recess and go over these items with her,” he said.

Brown said they are going to talk about Pharmacare, a national seniors strategy, retirement income security and maybe national standards for seniors’ care in all homes.

The Lloyd seniors’ group is also waiting for an email invitation response from Rowswell for a date to bring him up to speed on the long-term beds working group and the replacement of two

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We will get a meeting before Christmas when we have a Parliament recess and go over these items with her.

wings at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre.

The briefing will date back to steps taken since the Integrated Health Services and Facility Infrastructure Needs Assessment in 2013.

“We want to show him all the stuff that’s already been done in that work,” said Brown.

He suggested the meeting could be held

at the office of Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young to cover any biprovincial issues.

Meanwhile, Brown is hoping to spread the word about the AGM, so people have the opportunity to show up if they want to.

He is also floating the idea of a Zoom meeting, noting it’s all about making it available.

“Then we can take a look at last year and get our officers in place and our treasurer’s report and our president’s report and get ready for going forward next year and work our way through this COVID-19 and lobby governments for some more care beds,” said Brown.

Seniors meet next on Nov. 17.

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No Stone Left Alone TAYLOR WEAVER

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It was going to take more than winter storms and a pandemic to keep poppies from being placed on the headstones of vets in the Lloydminster Cemetary.

This year’s No Stone Left Alone ceremony was originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 and was not open to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Due to this past weekend’s weather, a revised ceremony took place on Monday afternoon.

“We are here for the revised version of the No Stone Left Alone ceremony,” said No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation site rep Amy Hrynchuk.

“Normally there’s a ceremony prior to laying the poppies to make sure all veterans that had a stone are remembered before Remembrance Day. “Due to COVID19, unfortunately, we

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Amy Hrynchuk, a site rep with the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation, places a poppy on the headstone of George Loyie.

couldn’t do the full ceremony, so we have a family representing the Cadets, Ecole St. Thomas, the Legion, and two volunteer families here to lay the poppies.”

Hrynchuk also explained that even though times are tough

and the future is uncertain, “we’re still able to say ‘OK, the veterans were here and they did this as well, they deserve the respect and (we need to) make sure we do remember them’,” while holding back emotions.

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Small Alberta-based businesses with under 100 employees can apply to win one of two $20,000 grants for their innovative solutions adapting to COVID-19.

Applicants must also show how the funds will aid in continuing innovation.

The Big Future Innovation Grant is being offered by Alberta Central, the central banking facility, service bureau and trade association for Alberta’s credit unions.

“Given the current state of the economy due to the ongoing pandemic, many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat,” said Ian Burns, president and CEO of Alberta Central in a statement on Nov. 9.

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vation Grant was created to celebrate innovative small businesses in our province and support them with their continued growth during this challenging time.”

Burns says the grant is an opportunity for Alberta-based small business owners and entrepreneurs to apply for funding to put towards their business’ financial future.

Applications are open until Dec. 9 at the Alberta Central website.

The first 100 applications received will be reviewed by a panel of professionals from Alberta Central, the Alberta credit union system and local small businesses.

The top five will be short-listed and asked to participate in a 15-20-minute virtual

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Thank you my fellow residents of the Rural Municipality of Britannia No. 502 for supporting me with your vote. I am deeply gratified by the expression of confidence and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. We could not do this job without the involvement and openness of the people we represent. I look forward to continuing to work for you as your RM Representative.

Jim Collins File Photo pitch presentation to the judging panel in early February.

The judges will then select the final two recipients who will each be awarded a $20,000 grant, to be deposited into a business account with their local credit union.

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Saskatchewan unemployment rate lowest in Canada in October According to Statistics Canada’s Labour

Force Survey released today, for the third con-

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The province’s unemployment rate improved to 6.4 per cent in October, the lowest among the provinces (seasonally adjusted), and well below the national unemployment rate of 8.9 per cent.

“In spite of all the significant challenges with the global COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan people are getting back to work and our

economy is recovering,” said Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison.

“With the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, we’re making headway in recovering and then growing our economy.”

Month-to-month, Saskatchewan’s seasonally adjusted employment rate decreased by 1,600, or -0.3 per cent.

Year-over-year, Saskatchewan’s employ-

ment rate decreased by 19,400, or -3.3 per cent.

In the rest of Western Canada, other provinces have higher unemployment rates in October. Manitoba’s unemployment rate is 7.1 per cent, Alberta came in at 10.7 per cent, and British Columbia is at 8.0 per cent.

October’s unemployment rate in Saskatchewan is down from 6.8 per cent, which was posted in September.

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Trial and error PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

“Mrs. Toews, if I fill two of these onefourths, will it make one-eighth?” The little girl squinted at me through a cloud of flour.

Cooking class was in full swing, and today the kids were making cookies-in-a-cup.

It was a bit tricky to keep an eye on everyone at once, as knobs of butter, brown sugar and chocolate chips flew far and wide, but Tina Pero and I did our best to help them learn.

“No, that’s not how it works,” I answered, turning to see her heap a spoon with salt. “And yikes, that’s way too much.”

Thankfully, kids are easily pleased, and soon everyone sat down to enjoy the fruits of their labour (otherwise known as a sticky

brown lump at the bottom of a mug).

It’s fun to teach cooking skills; not that I’m an expert. My own knowledge was gained through trial and error.

I’ve had my share of mishaps over the years, and still do, truth be told.

I’m a bit too forgetful at times and operate with a lot of guesswork and substitution, but people seem to enjoy what I prepare.

In fact, lately, I’ve been compiling a cookbook.

It’s mainly meant as a keepsake for my children so that after I’m lain to rest out yonder, they can fish out my famous boiled wiener recipe and think fondly of dear ole mom as they gum a few down. (I don’t really have a recipe for boiled wieners— they’re sauced.)

I plan to include my bread recipe, although it’s a little difficult to

write out exact measurements when I slop liquid ingredients into a bowl, hoist the flour bag under one arm and pour.

I can relay, however, that bread has a difficult time rising if you forget to add yeast, and chocolate pudding is somewhat bitter if you overlook the addition of sugar.

However, these issues are due to distraction rather than lack of knowledge.

Such an example was when I failed to notice a young cat lying on the kitchen floor and trod on its tail while placing cupcakes in the stove.

When each tiny cake tipped onto its head and began sizzling on the oven floor, I cursed my carelessness (also fuzzy cats, but that’s another story).

Then, there are all the times I burn things.

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Zooming and other ways to connect or isolate

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

The pandemic has created an overnight shift in organizational culture across the globe.

First, many companies no longer have all their staff working in a formal location.

Secondly, the adoption of online meetings using technology such as PRAIRIE WOOL FROM PAGE 19

Not always food, although I seem to have a problem toasting nuts.

I’ve scorched tea towels beyond recognition, set fire to a pair of socks I’d hung over the oven door to dry, and left a pot-roast simmering on the range when I went next door to visit my mother—for three hours.

Dimly I heard what sounded like a fire

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and similar platforms has contributed to a different way for colleagues to connect.

It has also prevented the daily interaction that comes with rubbing shoulders with team members in the same environment.

For those who have not had the privilege of participating in a group meeting over the Internet, these applications

allow individuals to “dial-in” from wherever they are using a desktop, laptop, tablet, and even smartphone, as long as they can connect to the world wide web.

If you watch televisi o n a t al l , y o u h ave seen many examples of people “broadcasting” from their own home offices, kitchen table, or wherever else they feel comfortable.

alarm as we sat quaffing tea.

Then, leaping to my feet with horrifying recollection, I rushed outside to see black smoke boiling from the doorway of my house as it was flung aside to allow my husband to crawl unsteadily from the dwelling and collapse onto the lawn in a heap.

Anyway, whether you think it’s wise or not, I am compiling a cookb o o k a nd w i l l i mbu e

its pages with my questionable sense of humour as well as all that I’ve learnt through culinary trial and error.

You can learn a lot from your mistakes.

Give someone a smile this Christmas!

Helen’s newly released books of humorous anecdotes are available on Amazon. Look for Prairie Wool Books or on her website at myprairiewool.com.

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Staying connected FROM PAGE 20

In one meeting I chaired earlier this summer on a provincial board, half the participants were in their usual office setting while the others joined us from their summer cabin, basement bedroom, outside patio, and in one case, poolside.

No longer the need to drive to the office or hit the highway for those out-of-town forums.

Nor do you have to dress up, as the video usually captures head and shoulders only.

Probably a good idea to have pants on though.

If you are having a bad hair day or want to multi-task, simply don’t activate the camera, participate by voice only, and get some work done, or chew on Doritos, while the rest chatter away.

It is not all glory though.

Last week I was in the middle of a negotia-

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Deep down we are still tribal beings and need regular human contact to feel secure, or wanted, whether we are worker bees or students.

tion on a multi-million dollar property with a commercial broker and his associate, both from major Canadian cities, when two young children burst on the scene wanting dad to referee a disagreement.

Apparently, his wife and he were taking turns home schooling.

Personally, I didn’t mind the interruption being the grandfather of four, but he was quite embarrassed, and of course, distracted until peace could be restored in the household.

Some say this new normal makes them

more productive. I do see their point as it takes me 90 minutes every day commuting to and from my office.

But it also isolates people, plus curbs spontaneous synergy and the feeling of belonging, which naturally comes from working together in a group to accomplish a common goal.

Deep down, we are still tribal beings and need regular human contact to feel secure, or wanted, whether we are worker bees or students.

I love my home cave, I mean office, but we all need to know there is still life out there and somebody who cares.

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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Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Saskatchewander.

In its 11th year, this program is looking for the next enthusiastic person who can showcase all the great things Saskatchewan has to offer.

The Saskatchewanderer program is a partnership between Tourism Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport.

“Leah Mertz faced unprecedented challenges during her year as Saskatchewanderer,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said.

“Through a creative, thoughtful approach, she motivated people to make new discoveries in our province and to support our local industries and businesses all while stay-

ing safe.”

Conexus Credit Union returns as the Official Title Sponsor of the Saskatchewanderer program.

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Despite this year’s challenges, I’ve still been fortunate to safely explore and see some incredible destinations in the province.

CAA remains on board as the Official Vehicle Sponsor.

“Despite this year’s challenges, I’ve still been fortunate to safely explore and see some incredible destinations in the province,” said 2020 Saskatchewanderer Leah Mertz.

“It truly is the job of

a lifetime and I look forward to passing the torch in 2021!”

Applications for the 2021 Saskatchewanderer will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Dec. 10.

Interested candidates are required to shoot, edit and submit their own original video explaining why they are the perfect fit for this job of a lifetime.

Apply online at www.saskatchewanderer.ca/apply. Email questions about the application process to saskatchewandererofficial@gmail.com.

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Bobcats’ rookies look to make impact Swanson, a six-footone and 204-pound

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Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association products Shea Dougan, left, and Matthew Swanson are suiting up as rookie skaters for the Bobcats this season.

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The dreams of two local kids have come true.

Longtime teammates and Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association products Shea Dougan and Matthew Swanson are bringing their talents to the Junior A Bobcats this hockey season.

Dougan, a rightshot defenceman, and Swanson, who lines up at left wing, noted the goal has always been to advance into the junior ranks and the chance to accomplish that feat with a team close to home makes its realiza-

tion that much better.

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I just want to be part of that considering I looked up to them when I was younger.

“Being from here, I’d always go and watch th e g am e s an d th e se guys play,” said Dougan, 17.

“I got to see some of their playoff runs and the RBC Cup. I just want to be part of that considering I looked up to them when I was younger.”

Swanson, who takes

pride in his ability to work pucks along the wall and keeping it deep in the offensive zone, has worn the same jersey as Dougan for at least parts of the season since their days skating in the Alberta Winter Games as second-year peewee players.

The 17-year-old brings an offensive touch to the team evidenced by his ability to find the back of the net in the Bobcats first exhibition contest on Oct. 9.

“Brendan Morrow passed the puck up to Dalton Irvine at the point and I circled toward the net,” said

Czar, Alta., native.

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It’s a good news week SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

A couple of potential column ideas will have to continue gathering dust so we can talk about kindness this week.

It’s been a pretty good start to the month evidenced by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the White House, the junior A Bobcats showing their community pride through picking up shovels instead of hockey sticks and the

Inland Steel U18 AAA boys collecting canned goods for The Olive Tree.

Well, here’s another kind-hearted tale I’d like to share.

Reese Osterberg is a nine-year-old San Francisco Giants fan whose Fresno, Calif., home and beloved baseball card collection were destroyed during the Creek Fire in early September.

Members of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) learned of her story and put out a radio message asking for donations to replace the lost sports cards.

Kevin Ashford, a San Jose man unknown to the Osterberg family, heard the call and contacted Cal Fire with news he had a 25,000 card collection that he’d like to donate.

Members of Cal Fire then pitched in to help present the cards to Reese.

The young girl is now planning on sending some of the cards along with notes of encouragement to patients at the Children’s Hospital of Cen-

Photo courtesy of Twitter tral California.

Anyone who collected cards as a kid knows how big of a deal they are.

I have no idea how much time I spent with my hockey card collection while growing up, but it was probably a good chunk.

Ashford said his col-

lection started in the 1960s and estimated its worth at between $35,000 and $50,000.

The initial intention was to sell it on eBay, he added, but the chance to put a smile on a little girl’s face changed his plan.

The Christmas season is fast approaching

and it’s going to look a lot different for many of us this year.

Stepping up to help someone in some way doesn’t have to cost anyone as much time or money as it did Ashford because any nice little gesture can help continue to bring out a few smiles.

‘Cats rookies look to make impact cont.

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“He hit me and I was able to tip it over the goalie’s shoulder. That was nice, for sure. It was definitely a special feeling.”

Dougan, a six-foot and 191-pound defensive rearguard from Vermilion, said getting the chance to suit up for five games with the Bobcats

as an affiliate last season has helped ease his transition into a full-time role with the team.

He said there is a bit more comfort on the ice having an idea of the speed and tempo each opposing club brings into games.

Both players noted the team has a lot of speed this year, they’re respon-

sible in the defensive zone, can score when they get opportunities and match the physicality of other squads.

They added the expectation is their depth across all four lines, six D and goaltending should pay dividends when the AJHL regular season kicks off with a couple of home games

against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons on Nov. 20 and 21.

“We definitely want to make the playoffs and then go as far as we can,” said Dougan.

“For myself as a rookie, I’m just looking forward to spending the rest of the season with all these guys on the team.”

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Creating the Alberta’s Heroes Fund will improve benefits for the families of fallen f ir st r e sp ond e r s and recognize their noble service.

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“There is no higher form of public service than to risk one’s life to maintain public safety,” said Premier Jason Kenney.

“While nothing can replace a loved one, the Heroes Fund will provide families with extra support and improved benefits while honouring the brave and valiant service of Alberta’s fallen heroes.”

Eligible first responders include firefighters, police officers, paramedics, sheriffs and provincial corrections officers.

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“First responders commit their lives to serving their communities and we must honour their heroic work and ensure their loved

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“Our government committed to ensuring families of Alberta’s fallen heroes are supported, and while I wish this fund wasn’t needed, today we are delivering on our promise to honour them and the sacrifices they’ve made.”

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35. Clumsy person 36. Coloring material 38. “____ from the Crypt” 39. Actor Richard ____ 41. Let off steam 42. Hazy 46. Drake or stag 48. Borrowed money 49. Huge 53. Singing voice 54. Merely 55. Timespan 56. Gnat, for one 57. Honey and spelling 58. Butterfly catcher’s need

DOWN 1. “I ____ a Teenage Zombie” 2. In style 3. Valuable mineral 4. Phony 5. Opening 6. Sound system 7. “____ So Shy” 8. Couch 9. Newspaper item 10. Wisdom 11. Forest animal 16. Assert as fact 19. Vote into office 20. Dealer’s vehicle 21. Greenish blue 22. Grass 24. Product pitches

26. Chubby 28. Remove from print 29. Blessing response 30. Most suitable 32. Kind of bread 34. Shelter 37. White fur for royal robes 40. Bird of prey 42. Affront 43. Spy 44. Horse feed 45. Half hitch, e.g.

47. Deposits 49. Lump 50. Five and five 51. Fierce anger 52. Puma, e.g.

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