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Ken McLeod stands amongst some of Alberta’s wild horses, animals that are becoming a rare sight these days. McLeod has made it his life’s work to protect the wild bands.

Hoofing it across Alberta

A local man’s quest to save the wild stock by Jaime Polmateer jaime@lloydminstersource.com

Ken McLeod realizes he’s just one man, but he hopes his efforts will help save those without a voice, Alberta’s wild horses. Since he was just a kid, McLeod said he had a soft spot for the free horses that gallop across southern Alberta’s foothills. Both his father and grandfather before him used to domesticate the animals and sell them to the Canadian Cavalry. McLeod personally trained his first, a wild horse named Johnny Law, when he was just 12 years old. Now, he said he believes the province’s wild horses are under threat by the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD). The ESRD has been culling the beasts because they overgraze cattle pastures and are worth money when broken in and sold privately, or even worse for horse lovers, butchered and sold for meat.

“They’ve run in the foothills for hundreds of years, long before the white man ever came there, and it’s basically home to the natural horse of the wild,” McLeod said. “It’s just a horrible thing that’s been happening with these horses and we better protect them before it is too late.” McLeod says the ESRD’s claim that the horses are eating all the grazing grass for cattle is “very untrue.” He’s spent months in the wild, studying the animals and talking to ecologists and other wildlife specialists, and the claims of overgrazing don’t hold any weight for the Alcurve, Alta. man. There have been close to 50 studies done on the theory, some as recent as a few weeks ago, none of which have turned up evidence to support the accusations. The horses are mainly found on crown land, where the provincial government offers leases to ranchers, and this is where McLeod thinks the real problem is. “It’s just the ranchers leasing the land that basically want free horses for their own greed and

that’s been proven by many people,” he said. The area he studies is west of Sundre, stretching nearly 95-km and about 65-km wide, which he said is plenty of space for the animals to keep to themselves. Government reports say there are upwards of 600 wild horses left in the area, but McLeod, who visits the horses every few months for two to eight weeks at a time, said according to his observations, the number is likely closer to 450. The most recent cull happened in winter of 2014 when the ESRD trapped 48 head of horses in hidden corals set up throughout the WHAT area. Culls tend to happen in mid-winter, usually around February, when horses are hungry and easily coaxed into the traps with feed that is left for them. They ESRD remove up to a band at a time, a band of horses being anywhere from three to 14 head, and more than 90 per cent are butchered for meat and sent overseas to places like Belgium, France and further to Japan. See “Cull,” Page 6

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City Council presented its draft 2016 budget on Monday and is looking for public input by Dec. 3 when it could be approved at a special meeting of Council.

City budget a balancing act by Geoff Lee geoff@lloydminstersource.com

Lloydminster residents may face a property tax increase of up to 2.32 per cent if the city’s draft 2016 budget is approved at a special session of Council next Thursday. The tax hike amounts to about $60 a year for a home assessed at $351,000 in value and will help the city to balance the budget with a projected revenue of about $83.2 million. That’s $11.5 million less total revenue than in 2015 from all sources, including property taxes — 33 per cent — user fees at 46 per cent, government transfers accounting for 11 per cent and licences and permits (eight per cent). User fees for city residential and commercial properties have dropped nearly $15 million during the economic downturn, with the property tax hike needed to balance the books. The 2.32 per cent tax increase is what 500 households recommended to the city during its fall Dollars and Sense budget simulator exercise. More budget input was provided by the Your Voice night held at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School on Nov. 3. “I think those who have been watching and keeping track of what the city has been doing are not going to be surprised by it, but they have an opportunity to provide some feedback,” said Nicole Reiniger, the city’s director of finance. The public can review the budget package online at www.lloydminster.ca/budget and email comments or questions to yourvoice@lloydminster.ca by Dec. 1. Residents can also attend the special meeting at City Hall on Dec. 3 at 8 a.m. when the budget is expected to be passed after discussions. Reiniger told the media that the downturn in the economy led by lower oil and gas prices is reflected in a small 2.14 per cent increase in total expenses for 2016. “The team has worked really hard to be efficient in their numbers,” she said following a budget presentation at Council on Monday. “When you are looking at salary increases of 2.75 per cent it’s been a great challenge for all us.” City administrative costs will rise the most, a hike of more than $1.5 million in 2016 to about $8.6 million. Reiniger added when you lose nearly $15 million in revenue you have to get creative in how you

going to proceed and move forward. She noted there was a lot of work done by a lot of people to get to this point. “We looked at really trying to streamline operations to get to this point where we can move forward with a balanced fiscally responsible budget,” Reiniger said. The budget includes a line by line list of prioritized capital expenses for 2016 that councillor Linnea Goodhand describes as a list of must-haves and like-to-haves if the money is available. “From my perspective I’m not going to go through that list and cherry pick a few and say ‘tell me why,’” said Goodhand. “I rely on the expertise of our department heads to tell me why they are important.” The city will spend $59.5 million on capital projects in 2016, projects ranging from roads and sidewalks, to recreation facilities and waste water projects and equipment. The city is also forecasting it will borrow up to $58 million in the 2016 fiscal year for capital works. The top spending priority is $10 million for the first phase of construction of the North South Corridor on portions of 50 Avenue and 49 Ave. A funding increase of three per cent to infrastructure, maintenance and public safety, a two per cent increase to recreation and parks and no increase in airport spending was recommended to council by the Dollars and Sense surveys. That’s led to a budget decision to hire four more RCMP officers, review the city’s winter maintenance polity and reduce the airport operations budget. Goodhand noted Lloydminster is not the only municipality struggling with reduced revenue as a result of the impact of the downturn. “You only have to open a local paper on either side of the border to know that every municipality is struggling with it and some more so than we are,” she said. She added that she thinks that’s a testament to the strong leadership the city’s administration is showing in their budget preparation. “They know there is only a limited tolerance for increases in this community the way the economy is so we have to be respectful of that but we also ask the respect of the community because our expenses are going up too.” Subdivision land development expenses however, will plummet in 2016 by more than 162 per cent from $5.3 milllion in 2015 to about $2-million from the impact of the downturn.

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Lloyd Lakes is the conceptual name of a future residential development by Lamont Land Inc. after it begins a planned commercial development at the south end of the city hopefully in 2016. Photo by Lamont Land.

Lloyd Lakes to be newest Lloyd ‘hood by Geoff Lee geoff@lloydminstersource.com

Lamont Land Inc. is working with local realtors to identify the type of commercial properties they might include in a first phase development at the south end of the city. The Calgary-based developer purchased 330 acres of land east of 50 Avenue south of 12 Street on the Saskatchewan side of the city in 2014 for a mix of commercial and residential development. The company has submitted an outline plan and an area structure plan to the city for consultation and circulation with the expectation it will go to council soon. Lamont’s general manager Randy Sieben cautioned that, until that happens, the plan has no status. “We’re just early in the planning process now,” he said in a recent phone interview. “If all goes well we look to produce something in 2016 on the commercial side.” Sieben said Lamont will develop whatever kind of commercial properties that are needed or in demand based on an assessment with input from local realtors. “They will be similar type of commercial to what you see that’s developed along 50 Ave. today – everything from shopping centres to car dealerships to offices,” he said. The company has submitted a required set of studies including environmental and transportation studies and a detailed servicing brief to the city.

The next step will be the first public hearing to present the project to the public and generate feedback before council could give it a first reading and second statutory public hearing. “After that, it’s the will of council if the plan gets approved. Then we move on to the next phase which would be looking to do some developments,” said Sieben. Sieben said Lamont is hoping to obtain approval from the city this year or early in 2016. In the meantime, Lamont is exploring interim servicing solutions to fix the lack of a sanitary pipe running north from the development land to get the construction ball rolling. “Our immediate emphasis is trying to meet what we believe to be a demand for some commercial in that location early,” said Sieben. “We think we can find a way to interim service it at an economically efficient level. It is our intention to actively pursue some commercial development as early as 2016.” Lloyd Lakes is the marketing name given to the future community of residential houses that would be built around a substantially sized lake for storm water management. Sieben said Lamont would be building residential communities of various market price points around that feature. Lamont has numerous commercial and residential developments along the Calgary to Edmonton corridor in Alberta as well as developments in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. It sees Lloydminster as another good area to grow its business. “Lloyd is in our opinion under supplied or has

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Facing the cold for a cause Fire Department heads back on to roof for ALS by Jaime Polmateer jaime@lloydminstersource.com

The Lloydminster Fire Department is taking the fight to the roof this weekend for its third annual Rooftop Camp out. The camp out, taking place from Nov. 27 – 29, is part of the fire department’s yearly fundraising and awareness efforts for the ALS Society of Alberta. “Members will be camped out on the rooftop through the snow, wind and cold in a tent on the roof of Fire Station No. 1, downtown at 5013 49 ave,” said Brad Martin, deputy fire chief. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurological disease that causes muscle weakness, leading to eventual death. It’s common for Canadian fire departments to team up with ALS charities, but it really got triggered for the Lloydminster department when one of their members was diagnosed with the disease in 2013, ultimately leading to his death. Now Martin said the camp out is a memorial to their fallen comrade as well as a fundraiser and way help others affected by ALS. Members of the public are encouraged to stop by the fire station for a coffee and chance to visit with the fire fighters. People passing by the station can also pull in, honk their horns or make some noise, and the

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Lloydminster firefighters camped out on the roof of the fire hall last year to raise money for ALS. With temperatures dropping below -25, a fire might actually have sounded nice.

campers on the roof will lower down a boot to take donations. “Last year we even had people stop by in the wee hours of the morning, honk their horn and a firefighter would come out of the tent, hoist the boot down, people make a donation, and they hoist the boot back up,” Martin said. Members of the department will also be taking donations at the Real Canadian Superstore, Sobey’s and Safeway over the weekend for those who can’t make it to the fire station. A tax receipt can be issued upon request for donations of $25 or more.

The Lloydminster fire Department is also hosting a steak supper at the Canadian Brewhouse on Friday as part of the cause. Tickets are $25 a person with $10 from each ticket going to the ALS Society of Alberta and can be purchased by contacting either fire station. “The generosity in the past from Lloydminster has blown us away and we want to thank those who have donated in the past and those that will in the future.” Last year the fundraiser brought in $23,000 but Martin said they’d be happy with any amount they can bring in.

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horses (as well),” Henderson said. The other agreement WHOAS Continued from Page 1 signed with the province was for an adoption program. Other wild horse advocates have When the government corals horses gone as far as camping out in -35C for removal, it now gives WHOAS the weather, hauling their own feed in to option of taking them in to auction off lure the horses out of the corals. so they can avoid being butchered. With a lack of manpower and funding, When the ESRD captured 48 horses however, these renegade horse lovers in last year’s cull, WHOAS was able to can only save so many. take in 31 of them to put them on the McLeod said he’s heard rumours of auction block. the next cull taking place in February, They were caught off guard at where they plan to take another 150 the time, but did their best with the head from the wild population. resources they had and managed to The best way for people to help save the majority of the horses. the wild horses of Alberta is through Henderson said the adoption spreading awareness and McLeod also program has worked out well so far. suggests contacting local MLAs and “It works absolutely fantastic. asking them to act on the issue. Everybody that took those horses “We must keep the pressure on this that we gentled down last year have government to help keep these horses nothing but rave reviews about them protected.” and how well they’re doing,” he said. Bob Henderson, president of the Wild In 2012, before the agreements were Horses of Alberta Society (WHOAS), signed, the province captured almost said the government doesn’t usually 220 horses, 95 per cent of which went make decisions on trapping horses until Ken McLeod in his element, photographing some of Alberta’s wild horses. for slaughter. around December. “What we’ve been able to do is work However, he’s been in close contact with the government and bring forth vaccinate some of the wild mares, giving them a with the department responsible, and so far no three year period where they are infertile and can’t these programs for management solutions. If you concrete decision has been made for this coming reproduce. want something to work, have solutions, not just winter. The vaccine, a PZP drug called ZonoStat H, is complaints.” “We hope that they don’t but if they do we’re recognized worldwide and is used on horses Both of WHOAS’ programs have been relatively ready to step in and do what we can to rescue across the globe, and even sometimes in Africa to effective but Henderson said the real solution is those horses that they may trap,” Henderson said. control the elephant population. getting the status of wild horses changed. WHOAS has two programs its been using to help The government considers them “stray” or McLeod warned the drug can be cancerous but the wild horses from falling victim to the govern- Henderson said PZP is a generic term, agreeing “feral”, which makes them difficult to place under ment’s methods of population control. that some forms are bad, but that the ZonoStat H wildlife laws. In November 2014 the government signed agree- version is harmless to animals. “If you give them a distinct designation then ments for the programs, the first of which involves “This contraception program is recognized you could think up proper management strategies birth control throughout North America and they’re using it and therefor address all the concerns people have With their contraception program, WHOAS in Bulgaria in the Danube basin to control their about the horses being out there.”

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Anyone looking for tickets to the inaugural Dreaming Out Loud Children’s Ball next spring can pick them up this Saturday and this Saturday only. Due to the size of the venue only 150 tickets are available, so the window of opportunity is going to be tight. The ball is being presented by the Lloydminster Interval Home Society (LIHS) and tickets can be bought for $75 each at the For the Interval Store on Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 9 a.m. “We’ve had lots of excitement, lots of people phoning in, Facebooking us and asking about it,” said Angela Rooks-Trotzuk, executive director of the LIHS. During the one-day sale there will also be opportunities to enter a pair of draws for two spa packages, one for a little boy and one for a little girl. The little girl’s spa treatment will involve some hair styling, a pretend manicure, lip gloss and light makeup, while the winning little boy will be treated to a haircut, some fun washout hair colouring, a nail trim and a pretend shave. A first come, first to purchase limousine package will also be available for $800. The limo deal offers eight tickets to the Dreaming Out Loud Children’s Ball, a ride to and from the event,

a tour of Lloydminster, snack and drinks during the tour, and seats at the event’s VIP table. The ball is being organized to raise money for a new facility, so the Interval Home Society can bring their emergency shelter, second stage facility and programming together under one roof. “We have three buildings that house all three of those things now and we’d like to bring all into one, then we would repurpose our existing second stage into affordable housing,” said Rooks – Trotzuk. The LIHS helps provide safety, education and support for people involved in family violence and over the last few years have grown to the point were it’s necessary to expand their operations. Construction on the project is still a long ways off but LIHS already has three potential sites where they’re looking to build. Rooks-Trotzuk said they are still talking to city officials while they try to iron out the final details but hope to have it narrowed down to the final location by the end of the year. They hope to raise $25,000 with the children’s ball to put toward the project, which is expected to cost $7.5 million. As for the second annual children’s ball, Rooks-Trotzuk said they already have the Stockade Centre at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds booked, so they’ll be able to invite more guests to join in the festivities next time around.

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Oops, I did it again in my day-to-day dealings in and around Lloydminster, I came to the FROM THE conclusion that no one was reading Vic’s Views. EDITOR It was nothing personal, I told Vic, I find that writing mea culpas it was a business decision. always goes a little easier with a Although it was entirely true, that by Mike D’Amour song lyric in my head. was also a mistake. To requote part of the Queen bit editor@lloydminstersource.com In fact, many, many of you took the from above, I have indeed made time to write, mail, or personally call some mistakes; most were, admittedly, silly. me to tell me what a horrible blunder I did make. I was the youngster who didn’t believe the kid lore And, for the many of you who asked, the answer is: about moisture and cold surfaces and as a result, wound No, my head has never been up there, it’s always been up with my tongue stuck to the frozen flag pole at John attached to the top of my neck. Stubbs elementary school. As I write this, I note I am meeting Vic at his home in I was pretty sure I could, as a young adult, pop a two hours to have a coffee and discuss the possiblity of wheelie on my motorcycle and touch down before I his return to the pages of the Lloydminster Source. rammed my pal’s red-and-white Ford Gran Torino that I will apologize for cutting his column and will ask him he had done up perfectly, a la Starsky and Hutch. to come back to the Source, the home of Vic’s Views for Moments later, as I was sprawled on the crumpled the past half-decade or so. hood of his car, my bike on its side, tires still spinning, I And that, my new friends, will be no mistake. realized with sublime clarity I was wrong on that. (I did meet Vic and his lovely wife later the same day There are many more examples, but my latest gaffe was and I have to say he is one of the most down-to-earth cutting Lloydminster Source columnist, Vic Hult, loose a guys I’ve met. couple of weeks back. I’m still the new guy here at the Even though I’ve never farmed — the closest I got was Source and I wanted to make my presence felt welding headers at a shop in Winnipeg, Vic forgave me. A few weeks ago when I was hired, my bosses advised He showed me his Crown Royal, I showed him how to me to “shake things up,” and one of the first things I drink it neat, and I think we’ll be great pals). looked at was the content in our pages. For those who may still wonder why Vic is back in our I tried to determine what worked, and what didn’t. pages, just read more samples below of the avalanche of After consulting with many people, most who I met emails and letters we received when I cut Vic. “I’ve paid my dues, time after time. I’ve done my sentence, but committed no crime. And bad mistakes I’ve made a few.”—Queen

Dear Mike: I’m writing to say I was keenly disappointed to see you are dropping Vic’s Views from the Source. To be honest with you, one of the reasons I make a concerted effort to pick up the Source is because of Vic’s articles. It’s the first thing I read when I get the paper. I like him so well because he’s refreshing. He’s not worried about being politically correct and it’s delightful to get dose of that sanity and plain common sense once in awhile. For my part I would be thrilled if you would continue to print his articles. It would motivate me to continue picking up the Source! —Robert McKerihan

Dear editor: I wish to express my support for Vic Hult’s column. I have enjoyed it since he began writing it in the source, and found it entertaining, and informative. He gives a unique perspective on rural living, describing the struggles to maintain his country lifestyle. My wife and I will miss his opinions, and we both ask that you reconsider cutting him loose. —Hugh Johnson Dear editor: I’m writing in response to the cancellation of Victor Hult’s regular column. Obviously I do not know where you’ve come from, but Vic is a “down home” legend of sorts in these parts. He began writing columns for a little newsletter called “The

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Maidstone Mud.” Do I agree with Vic’s Views? Sometimes .... not always. But it is interesting to hear what he thinks. —Denise Ramsay Porter Dear editor: What were you thinking? Of course you made a mistake in “cutting Vic loose.” His article was the only reason that I picked up the paper. I live in a small town farming community, and his article is the topic of conversation in and around the coffee shop almost every week. It’s full of common sense and humor, both of which are sadly lacking in most of todays society. Hopeful that you will beg Vic to write for the Source again. —Marjorie Natterss

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Our man Vic is back! I woke up this morning with the realization winter had us. The old rule of raining or snowing at 7 a.m., stopped by 11a.m. was still in effect. Good thing the global warming idiots didn’t get that rule cancelled, too. Lots of snow anyways! Happy sledding to one and all, but keep ‘er down at intersections, eh! On a personal note, my wife Beverly and I have moved to Lloydminster. We tried to find a house with no stairs because of my legs. We have rented out the house by Vic Hult on the farm. The renter came with a dog and a black kitten. After some initial scraps, the pets have settled in to a large happy family. My black pussy, Beaner, is the only one whose nose is out of joint since there is a new dog there, and the black kitten is sleeping in her spot. She is slowly becoming more tolerant of the newcomers but those sharp little black claws are always at the ready. The Source’s new editor, Mike D’Amour, has come over for a visit and we found we have a few things in common, like Crown Royal is alright stuff, etc. He has agreed to come back for a better visit when he has more time. He came to tell me he has had a lot of response to him firing me. We agreed that we could continue and the column would go in like usual. Thank you to everyone who phoned or wrote in on my behalf. My hat is off to editor Mike.

It takes a big man to admit when you are wrong and I look forward to working with him. He says that Lloydminster is now home to him. That’s a good thing. I am not impressed with the Alberta NDP’s plan to impose a carbon tax. We in Saskatchewan know how the NDP system works. We had them for 50 years and with all the natural resources we have, we were VIC’S continually a “have not” VIEWS province. Higher taxes kill jobs and drive out private industry. That is where Alberta is headed, mark my word! I have written to CTV and CRTC about the actions of Robert Fife on election night. It looks like they will do nothing. I am supposed to get the tape of the program to prove what happened. Fat chance of that being possible and they know it. I also have phoned Regina-Wascana MP Ralph Goodale’s office offering housing to a Syrian refugee family. They said phone back later. People are worried that we may be importing a terrorist and well they should be. I don’t believe with the screening that will happen that we will get anybody but a family that wants to live in peace. In my life time I have seen six times where refugee influxes came to Canada. They all settled, raised their families and became good Canadian citizens. Just like all our ancestors did. And that’s what I think, so there!

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Church (5701 - 41 St) from 2 to 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Support and education is available at each meeting. Please call 780-8085006 for information. Life Enrichment Program The Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society is currently accepting clients for our Life Enrichment Program. Held every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the program is a free service provided for those who have suffered a brain injury or stroke. The Life Enrichment Program enhances the participants’ lives by providing leisure, recreational, and social activities. For more information please call 306-825-7212. chronic conditions workshop The Prairie North Regional Health Authority will host a LiveWell with Chronic Conditions workshop from 12 to 2:30 p.m. every Monday from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7. Please call 1-888-922-5867 or 306446-8613 to register and for more information email chronicdisease@pnrha.ca maidstone festival of trees The Royal Eccentric Dynamic Hatters are organzing their Festival of Trees fundraiser. Silent auction items will be available at the Maidstone Health Complex Atrium to bid on throughout the week of Nov. 23 to 28. The community choir will play on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m., and the Battleford Blends play on

Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. Dementias support group The Prairie North Health Region is offering a support group for people living with dementias on Dec. 15 and Jan 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. For further information and to register, please phone 306820-6250. Nov. 28 fall tea and bakE sale From 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Points West Living, 5025-56 Ave. Cost is $3 at the door, which includes dessert, coffee/tea/juice and a door prize entry. All proceeds go to our resident recreation fund. Call 780-874-4300 for more information. Nov. 28 Country music jamboree Jamboree to be held at Heinsburg Community Hall. Admission is $10 for adults, under 12 is free. Mid-evening lunch and free coffee included in admission. For information or to pre-register, please call Marjorie at 780-943-3148 or Grace at 780-943-2333. Dec. 4 Jarvis church concert The Lloydminster Concert Series presents Canadian R&B singersongwriter and music producer and Juno award winner Jarvis Church. Tickets available at the Vic Juba Community Theatre, 780-872-7400 or online at www.vicjubatheatre.ca. Dec. 5 christmas craft fair The Marwayne L’il Critters

playschool will hold their Christmas Craft Fair and Trade Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marwayne Community Hall. Over 20 different vendors. To book a table contact Gillian at 780-808-8241 or Laureena at 780-870-5670. Tables are $60 for 8 feet and $100 for two tables. Dec. 6 Christmas brunch and market Sunday brunch and Christmas market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hillmond Hall. Full hall of vendors. Santa photos all day. Dec. 6 potters guild christmas sale Unique handcrafted pottery is always a perfect gift. Available from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre (West door). Dec. 7 twinkle tour All seniors are welcome to enjoy the 2015 Twinkle Tour. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at Bud Miller Park, then following a route to the Wild Rose Pavillion. Anyone needed transportation or for more information please call Glenda at 780-875-9159 Dec. 11 country swing Dance up a storm to country swing at the Legacy Centre. Enjoy lunch of hot roast beef on a Japanese salad and strawberry shortcake. All money raised go directly to seniors’ needs. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a cash bar.

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Black Friday now becoming largest sales date of the year for some retailers

Year over year, more Canadian stores are taking advantage of the Black Friday sale idea that is traditionally an American based idea.

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The darkest day in sales is almost here and local businesses are making sure shelves are stocked and inventory is topped up.

Over the last half decade or so, more Canadians have been taking to the Black Friday idea to the point where some businesses have had to adjust their operations for the year. Stores like Lloydminster’s Sound Obses-

sions have even stretched the day out into a three-day sale. “Black Friday is a bit (busier),” said Sound Obsessions owner, Toby Harris, when comparing the day to the rest of the year. “They have now, in the last five years, become our biggest sales of the year.” Harris said even though they don’t get huge lineups or stampedes of customers, they do get pretty aggressive with their sales. But because they stretch the sale over a two or three day event and much of their traffic comes from repeat customers, there’s less urgency and people can shop in a more relaxed environment. The deals are still there, though, and much of the merchandise storewide goes for 40 to 50 per cent off. A lot of their Black Friday stock is purchased exclusively for the event and because the deals are so tempting for customers that Harris said sales for the month of Nov. are taking away from December’s numbers. “A lot of people are taking advantage of that Black friday and they’re getting Christmas shopping done earlier and it’s taking some of our dollars out of December but it is what it is,

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Xmas is the best and the worst It is the best of times, it is the worst of times. Christmas time, I mean. I purposefully ignore what has become the far too early start of the Christmas season, probably because I find it conflicting to be eating my leftover Halloween treats while surrounded by Christmas decorations and carols. But it is only a month away now so I have to accept that it is, in fact, now Christmas time. For me, I’m fortunate to be able to consider Christmas as “the best of times,” for the most part. But for many, Christmas can be very stressful, depressing and lonesome for a variety of reasons. In turn I try to be considerate and empathetic towards those who may be going through what they feel is the worst of times by not being inappropriately joyful. And when guided by the spirit of Christmas, I do a pretty good job of it. But when I am occasionally further guided by the spirit in the egg nog, that is when the wheels fall off my good intentions. Then it’s just “Joy To The World.” But it’s a little different this year. The economy will have undoubtedly brought maybe not the worst of times, but certainly some harder times for a number of people in our area this year. Most of those affected will likely have to adjust their Christmas budget to varying degrees while some may require some outside assistance. I am sure that at one time or another most of us have had to be thrifty at Christmas and in turn we recognize that sometimes help is needed but at other times simply understanding is all that is needed. The trick is to recognize which is appropriate so as not to offend or hurt pride with offers of assistance. I don’t know of any guidelines to follow for this situation so we always make sure that we donate well to the organizations that take care of those in real need and also invite someone to join us for Christmas dinner who would likely otherwise forgo Christmas because they are either alone or

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possibly unable to afford it. I’ve found the people around here to be quite generous so I’m sure that our collective thoughtfulness and empathy will take care of everyone this Christmas. Giving, after all, is one of the best things about Christmas. I don’t mean lavish materialistic and consumerism driven gifting where the excitement of opening gifts wanes long before the endless number of gifts run out. I mean the spirit of giving. For me a big part of giving has become the simple things like shopping thoughtfully for food items for the food bank donation. Asking myself what I would want if I were in that situation with a young family rather than just going through my pantry for stuff that is about to expire. Like taking time to pick those enduring toys to fill possible gaps in the toy drive donations. It’s easy to just buy a stuffed toy but it likely will not be appreciated much by an eleven year old boy. And in buying not just food for the SPCA but toys as well. The SPCA is in fact in great need of food for both cats and dogs (canned food is a priority) so please remember to make it a Merry Christmas for our furry friends too. The giving of one’s time is almost always overlooked but it is in fact always a great gift. Sometimes the greatest gift. Especially when given to the elderly or those who are not near friends and family. Volunteering time with organizations that help others is of course a great way to give of one’s time and very rewarding but I also find that a visit or phone call can be a very good gift of time too. For

both the recipient and the giver. We will actually still be mailing out some Christmas cards this year. But that’s only because we have a bunch of cards that were bought at Boxing Day sales years ago and I will not let them go to waste even if it costs me $30 in postage each year to get rid of them. The mailing of Christmas greetings may be out of fashion but what I find surprising is some people are saying they are being forced to replace greetings of “Merry Christmas” with a mandatory greeting of “Happy Holidays” by this shadowy group of people known only as “they.” As in “they are making me use generic greetings.” I don’t know who “they” are, nor have they ever tried to force anything on me. It all sounds very Bill C-51 ish to me. I have always greeted people at Christmas in a variety of ways including Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Cheers, Joyeux Noël, Peace, and so on. I simply blurt out whatever comes to mind at the time. In fact, because I use so many different greetings at Christmas I occasionally get confused and I once bizarrely blurted out “Peace On You!” (Probably one of those egg nog times that I mentioned earlier). And because of my tendency to blurt out random greetings, I inevitably end up wishing atheists and non-Christians a Merry Christmas. It doesn’t seem to bother them a bit. Maybe because I wished it sincerely and with a smile. And then there are also times when I wished someone, who quite likely does not celebrate Christmas, the supposedly more appropriate greeting of “Happy, Holidays” only to receive a “Merry Christmas” in return. I, and all of these people that I extend wishes to throughout the years, don’t see a problem with interchangeable greetings. So if there really is no problem with what holiday greeting is extended, why would anyone try to create a problem where none exists?

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Synergy Credit Union chief innovation officer Pat Horton expects retail staff to be in the new office tower in February.

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It’s come down to fixing a list of construction deficiencies at the new $20-million Synergy Credit Union building before the doors open to the public. About 65 retail banking employees will relocate to the new complex located at 4908 42 St. in February when the fine tuning is complete. “It’s just a matter of going through that list now and making sure we get everything tuned up,” said Pat Horton, Synergy’s chief innovation officer and project supervisor. Horton said the intent is get staff moved in by February then get settled in prior to a grand opening as early as March. “I know there’s lots of comments about what a fantastic building it looks like and what not. People are anxious and eager to get in and do their business there,” said Horton earlier this month. The new building is the headquarters for the growing financial institution that serves 28,000 members across northwest Saskatchewan. Synergy CEO Glenn Stang said the new flagship tower will be a destination not just for credit union business, but for other services in demand. The ground floor of the office will include a cafe called the Bean Counter, a pop-up retail area to showcase new business startups and an IT centre to serve small business. “As you know small business in town is always struggling finding proper support for website design, data management, hosting service and payment services,” said Stang. “We are hoping our IT store will give small business a boost.”

Once again in yet another crime, all police have to go on to solve this one is grainy pictures pulled from a video. However, police are hopeful someone might recognize the jacket.

Synergy is currently working on an agreement with an IT partner to provide those services when the doors open. The company’s retail banking operations will occupy 40,000 sq ft. of office space on the first two floors while the hunt continues to lease 20,000 sq. ft. on the third and fourth floor to a suitable company. “We don’t have anybody to occupy it as of this time. The downturn in the economy has definitely impacted the lease market,” said Horton. Stang noted when his company started plans to develop the site five years they didn’t anticipate the current economic slowdown. “We will work through it,” he said referring to finding a tenant. Stang was buoyed by news he’s heard recently that small business has created over 800 jobs in the last year and a half in Llodyminster. “Lloydminster is recognized for being an entrepreneurial city of Canada. What we’re doing is going to be supporting that industry,” he said. Stang also says oil and gas customers of Synergy Credit have been paying down their debts faster during the economic downturn. Some companies he noted have been selling some assets to pay off debt. He’s also seeing a lower level of loan delinquencies during the downturn than in the last couple of years when the oil and gas sector was booming. “That has been really good for us. That doesn’t mean that we don’t have losses because there are always losses in our business. That comes with the risk. It actually hasn’t been that bad yet at all,” said Stang. He expects there will be more oilfield equipment parked for awhile but he knows the the oil industry is used to the highs and the lows. Our volumes of economic output will be similar to that of the early 80s he said noting it took until the late 80s to start to recover. “We are probably in that type of cycle right now. It will be fine,” said Stang.

The jacket’s a clue That isn’t any way to treat a truck. On Nov. 9 at approximately 2 a.m. the Kitscoty RCMP responded to an alarm at D&D Groceries in Marwayne, Alta. where crooks used a pickup truck to back into the building and smash the doors. Two suspects wearing masks and gloves entered the building and swiped fireworks and cigarettes. The crooks’ faces were covered, however, one of the suspects is

wearing a jacket that is very distinct. The make and model of the pickup truck is unknown. The pickup truck has a broken right rear tail light and the Kitscoty RCMP are requesting assistance from the public in identifying the crooks responsible for this crime. If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Kitscoty RCMP at 780-846-2870, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland, has been named Deputy Critic for Natural Resources. The Hon. Rona Ambrose, Leader of the Official Opposition and interim leader of the federal Conservative Party, announced the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet last week. “The sustainable development of natural resources is the foundation of Canada’s economy, and is crucial to our long term prosperity and economic opportunities,” said Stubbs. “Canada’s natural resources set us apart globally, and supports the jobs and livelihoods of Canadians across the country.” Stubbs said she wants to ensure energy development remains a priority. “I will stand up for our world leading responsibly developed

energy sector in Alberta and across Canada,” she said. “Energy is a cornerstone of our economy, with a strong track record of innovation, increasing efficiency, minimizing the environmental footprint of development, investing in alternative technologies for the future, and developing products, processes and expertise that are exportable for resource development around the world.” Like many areas across Canada, one of the major sectors in Stubbs’ riding of Lakeland is natural resource development — energy and forestry — along with agriculture. In a fragile global economy, government must minimize costs and streamline regulatory barriers it applies to developers, cut red tape, and assertively advocate for expanded market access.”

Ken Hastings, volunteer coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, packs up shoeboxes at the Lloydminster collection centre on Nov. 20. Each shoebox is filled with items for less fortunate children around the world and will be given to them on Christmas. This year 3,915 boxes were filled in the Lloydminster area, beating last year’s number of 3,624.

Successful Operation by Jaime Polmateer jaime@lloydminstersource.com

Operation Christmas Child saw another successful run in the Lloydminster area this year despite the ongoing downturn in the economy. Volunteers weren’t too sure how this year’s operation would fare, but according to local coordinator Ken Hastings, it fared well. “It’s been exciting. There are a number of schools and organizations that their numbers have actually increased substantially from last year, and there are other ones that the numbers are down, but the important things is every shoebox is important,” said Hastings. Operation Christmas Child encourages people to pick up a shoebox from participating locations and fill them with gifts for less fortunate children around the world. Some favoured shoebox items include toy cars, school supplies and non-liquid hygiene items like toothbrushes, bar soap, washcloths and combs. The usual target each year is anything more than 3,000 shoeboxes, with last year reaching around the 3,300 mark. As of press time, Hastings tallied up the numbers and said it came out to 3915 boxes, beating last year’s number of 3624 said they were

inching toward 3,000, with more still being counted, and considering this year’s economic conditions, he considers that a definite success. Community reception has also remained good this time around with a new local store making shoeboxes available, and the company B&R Eckels offering a trailer with free transportation from Lloydminster to the western collection centre in Calgary. “Very successful. I just happened to be at two schools today, picking up the last shoeboxes, and it’s still exciting going in,” Hastings said. “Hearing the excitement in the children that have filled the shoeboxes saying, ‘We put in a toothbrush, or we put in a stuffed animal.’ “When I hear the local kids celebrating, it’s a success.” The toys will soon be distributed from the western collection centre in Calgary to Central and South America as well as countries in Africa. Hastings said he wants to give a sincere thanks to all the volunteers who promoted the operation in their churches, schools and businesses and also to the individuals and families who filled the shoeboxes. “I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of a terrific team of volunteers and supporters and again my sincere thanks to everyone who took part.”

Check out Thursday, December 3 newspaper for the map of the tour! Leaving Bud Miller Park at 6:30 p.m., the tour will conclude at the Wild Rose Pavilion where everyone is invited to enjoy some holiday treats and festive live music.

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10am - 1 pm – Discount Sofa and Beds Stop by and take a great “Frozen” picture and enter to win a Disney Frozen Snow Racer! 11am – 2pm Santa Arrives at the Atrium Centre in his sleigh led by a team of horses and the Lloydminster Cutter Rally. Santa will bring treats for all good little girls and boys’ courtesy of Sunlife Financial/Brighter Horizon Financial Services Inc. The first 200 children to visit with Santa will also get a free movie pass courtesy of Crude Master Transport and Cliff Rose for Clothes. Hey kids! Hand your letters directly to Santa and The Jolly Old Elf has agreed to share some of your letters with the Lloydminster Source, which will publish a selection of them every issue, starting Dec. 7 and ending Dec. 24. (Don't worry, Santa has promised to take them all to his workshop at the North Pole.) 11am – 2pm Get your picture taken with the Grinch! The first 200 kids to visit with the Grinch at the Atrium Centre will get a FREE Kids Meal courtesy of Dairy Queen, Lloydminster and Hall Revering Law Office. 12 - 3pm Bouncy Houses and carnival games at St. John’s Anglican Church. Brought to you by Streetscapes, ATB Financial and the Tent Guys. 11am - 2pm - FREE Wiener Roast at Synergy Credit Union. Let the Lloydminster Fire Department serve you a great hot dog or grab a stick and roast your own!

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1 pm - Build a Gingerbread House. Join the Kinettes at Oasis Hot Yoga and build a great gingerbread house. 1 house per family and children must be accompanied by parents. 100 houses available. Sponsored by Sobeys. 12 - 3pm – Hay Rides. Take an old fashioned hay ride! Sponsored by the Tent Guys and Border City Furniture. Located behind Border City Furniture.

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5pm – Fireworks!! Lloydminster will light up as the fireworks are launched over Downtown Lloydminster. Sponsored by Servus Credit Union and Sobeys Ready to Serve. ENTER TO WIN!! – Enter your name at all event locations for your chance to win 4 tickets to the December 29th Edmonton Oilers game, a stay at the Fantasyland Hotel, gas money and parking pass. Sponsored by PWM Steel. One entry per family.

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Dave Lever, food division manager at the Lloydminster Co-op, stands beside the Christmas tree used for the Spread a Little Christmas Love this Christmas campaign.

Co-op campaign huge success by Jaime Polmateer jaime@lloydminstersource.com

To say the Lloydminster and District Co-op’s newest Christmas campaign was a success might be

an understatement. Spread a Little Love this Christmas invited customers to pick an ornament off the Christmas trees they had set up in their stores, one in Lloydminster and one in

Handling the Holidays Saturday, December 5th, at 1:00 p.m. in the McCaw Funeral Chapel For those who have lost a loved one, coping with the holidays is no small burden. It is one of the most difficult times of the year. As a special feature of the Holiday Season, The McCaw Family is pleased to present a memorial service designed to help the bereaved. Please join us on the 5th, as we remember together. This meaningful time is open to the public. R.S.V.P. before Wednesday, December 3, 2015 to (780) 875-4444 or 1-800-363-5797 and advise the number of individuals from your family who plan to attend.

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Neilburg, with each ornament having a local senior’s name and Christmas wish item printed on it. Once the customer bought the item, they could bring it back to the respective store and at the end of the campaign the Co-op wraps and delivers the gifts to local senior’s homes in Lloydminster and the surrounding area. “The response from our membership and our customer base in Lloydminster and Neilburg has been phenomenal and I really attribute it to our community at large in terms of their sense of giving and giving back,” said Don Stephenson, CEO of Lloydminster Co-op. The campaign started on Nov. 13 and was supposed to run until Dec. 4 but all 550 ornaments were taken off of the trees within five days. Stephenson said that seniors are a group often forgotten when it comes to charitable Christmas campaigns and this was just a small way to give thanks for all they’ve done. Seniors are the ones that built and shaped our communities and the folks at the Co-op felt they were underserved so they came

up with Spread a Little Love this Christmas in their honour. “We know that in some of the care facilities that sometimes the smallest things are the things that bring joy and I think for all of us it was our opportunity to say thank you.” When they collected the wish lists from the seniors’ homes, the items that the seniors asked for were humbling for Stephenson to see. They were simple things including mittens, wool socks and a calender with pictures of kittens on it. Then when the campaign officially kicked off, Stephenson kept track on social media, saying that it was an amazing thing to watch unfold. “We had mothers on social media coming back on with a picture holding eight ornaments and said this was an opportunity for her and her children to go out and truly experience a sense of sharing and giving and to use that as an opportunity for her kids.” All gifts will now be delivered to the participating seniors homes before Christmas day.

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When the Bobcats score their first goal, fans are encouraged to let their teddy bears fly onto the ice, donating to The Gift of Christmas drive.

Let the teddy bears fly The Lloydminster Bobcats will hold this year’s Teddy Bear Toss Night on Friday when the Fort McMurray Oil Barons come to town. Fans are encouraged to bring along a stuffed animal to throw onto the ice surface immediately after the Bobcats score their first goal of the game, and

all children with a teddy bear will be given free admission to the event. Each stuffed animal collected at the game will be donated to The Gift of Christmas, a wonderful group that makes sure boys and girls wake up on Christmas morning with a gift under the tree.

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QUIET STREET IN LAKESIDE

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ONLY 9 UNITS AVAILABLE

$520,000

$249,900

MLS 55041 | 1,464 SF

MLS 54935 | 1,281 SF

MLS 55070 | 1,116 SF

MLS 52869 | 1,262 SF

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$417,900

$306,900

$679,900

$269,950

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MLS 54905 | 1,266 SF

MLS 55069 | 960 SF

MLS 54202 | 2,131 SF

MLS 54189 | 1,094 SF

END UNIT CONDO BY JAYCEE PARK

LOCATED IN ‘BRAEHILL 3’ SK TOWNHOUSES

PARKVIEW BI-LEVEL

PARKVIEW ESTATE GARDEN

MLS 54878 | 1,250 SF

$429,000

$429,900

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$322,900

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$399,900

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$654,900

MLS 54131 | 1,358 SF

MLS 54725 | 1,050 SF

MLS 53717 | 1,215 SF

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MLS 53712 | 1,765 SF

MLS 54433 | 1,395 SF

MLS 55008 | 1,347 SF

MLS 54304 | 1,976 SF

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$564,900

Sunday, November 29 1:00 - 2:30 PM 3910 - 70 Avenue $259,950

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MLS 54921 | 1,106 SF

MLS 53294 | 1,215 SF

MLS 54187 | 1,090 SF

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$329,900

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MLS 54978 | 1,382 SF

MLS 54190 | 1,149 SF

MLS 54960 | 1,010 SF

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MLS 53578 | 1,629 SF

MLS 54734 | 1,550 SF

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MLS 54791 | 2,234 SF 5 BEDROOM BI-LEVEL BACKING GREEN PARK SPACE

MLS 54235 | 1,193 SF

$384,900

$499,950

$349,950

MLS 52795 | 1,061 SF

MLS 54027 | 1,410 SF

MLS 55057 | 1,116 SF

CORNER LOT

GREAT VALUE - COLLEGE PARK BUNGALOW

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3 CAR GARAGE - TRIPLE DRIVEWAY

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MLS 54604 | 1,804 SF

MLS 54133 | 1,358 SF

MLS 55053 | 1,245 SF

MLS 55076 | 936 SF

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$454,900

$439,900

$479,900

$509,000

MLS 54132 | 1,235 SF

MLS 54863 | 1,302 SF

MLS 54880 | 1,429 SF

MLS 54979 | 1,320 SF

END UNIT TOWNHOUSE

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3 BEDROOM HOME IN PARKVIEW

$229,900

$459,000

$414,900

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$329,900

$332,900

Spacious end unit townhouse with attached garage! Over 1300 square feet above grade as well as a recently finished basement! This charming home greets you with a covered front veranda and provides convenience with a bright main floor laundry room and fenced back yard. The main floor also includes a 1/2 bath, large living room and the kitchen is accented with stylish quartz counter tops. The top floor includes 3 beds and a 4 piece bath and the basement has a family room, bedroom and 3 piece bathroom. MLS 54996 | 1,310 SF LARGE & CLASSY MODIFIED BI-LEVEL

$564,900

$309,900

PRIVATE AND MATURE 15.3 ACRES

$530,000

$399,950

$349,900

$189,900

$519,000

MLS 52808 | 1,100 SF

MLS 54723 | 1,175 SF

MLS 54358 | 1,093 SF

MLS 54619 | 1,462 SF

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

WALK OUT CUL-DE-SAC!

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$429,000

$459,900

$299,900

$399,900

MLS 54878 | 1,250 SF

MLS 53936 | 1,387 SF

MLS 54855 | 1,267 SF

MLS 54157 | 1,185 SF

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HWY 17 EXPOSURE

$629,000

$9.75/SF

$18/SF

$16/SF

MLS 54730 | 1,116 SF

MLS 54831 | 1,491 SF

MLS 54913 | 1,287 SF

MLS 54792 | 985 SF

MLS 54997 | 1,754 SF

MLS 54731 | 2,390 SF

MLS 54942 | 1,889 SF

MLS 54506 | 8,800 SF

MLS 54572 | 3,071 SF

MLS 54606 | 2,000 SF

COMMERICAL CONDO - HWY 17 S

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

LAND AND NEW BUILDING

SYNERGY CREDIT UNION

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FOOT INDUSTRIAL LOT

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CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING MALL

UNIQUE PLAN

GREAT STREET APPEAL ON COLLEGE LAKE

$110,000

$22-$25/SF

$449,950

MLS 54740 | 1,975 SF

$11.75/ SF

MLS 54150 | 4,800 SF

MLS 54443 | 5 ACRES

MLS 53001

$115,000

MLS 53439 | 11 ACRES

$209,000 MLS 54225 | 1 ACRE

$299,900

MLS 55025 | 1,369 SF

$259,950 MLS 55090 | 898 SF

$469,900

MLS 54434 | 1,424 SF

$624,500

MLS 54794 | 2,740 SF

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QUIET STREET IN LAKESIDE

LOOKING FOR EASY & CONVENIENT LIVING?

ONLY 9 UNITS AVAILABLE

$520,000

$249,900

MLS 55041 | 1,464 SF

MLS 54935 | 1,281 SF

MLS 55070 | 1,116 SF

MLS 52869 | 1,262 SF

QUIET LOCATION

GREAT LITTLE SASK STARTER

INCOME POTENTIAL!

FIREPLACE!

$399,000

$417,900

$306,900

$679,900

$269,950

LAKESIDE BI-LEVEL

Thursday, November 26 5:30 - 7:30 PM 3809 - 41 Avenue

REDUCED TO $429,000 Purchase at list price by December 24 and receive up to $5,000 kitchen appliance package

$324,900

MLS 54905 | 1,266 SF

MLS 55069 | 960 SF

MLS 54202 | 2,131 SF

MLS 54189 | 1,094 SF

END UNIT CONDO BY JAYCEE PARK

LOCATED IN ‘BRAEHILL 3’ SK TOWNHOUSES

PARKVIEW BI-LEVEL

PARKVIEW ESTATE GARDEN

MLS 54878 | 1,250 SF

$429,000

$429,900

ALBERTA STARTER HOME!

$322,900

BRAND NEW PARKVIEW BI-LEVEL

$399,900

ACCENTS ON DETAILS

$654,900

MLS 54131 | 1,358 SF

MLS 54725 | 1,050 SF

MLS 53717 | 1,215 SF

MLS 52889 | 2,190 SF

OVERSIZED MODIFIED BI-LEVEL HOME

SASKATCHEWAN CUL-DE-SAC

YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE

EXECUTIVE TWO STOREY HOME

$344,900

$414,900

$649,900

MLS 53712 | 1,765 SF

MLS 54433 | 1,395 SF

MLS 55008 | 1,347 SF

MLS 54304 | 1,976 SF

COLLEGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD

CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW

PRISTINE LOCATION

UNIQUE CUSTOM TWO STOREY HOME

$564,900

Sunday, November 29 1:00 - 2:30 PM 3910 - 70 Avenue $259,950

$249,900

$399,900

Don’t pass on this great property!

$339,900

MLS 55083 | 1,270 SF

MLS 54921 | 1,106 SF

MLS 53294 | 1,215 SF

MLS 54187 | 1,090 SF

QUICK POSSESSION!!!

FAMILY, FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD

PARKVIEW ESTATE GARDEN

EVERYTHING YOU ARE LOOKING!

$259,900

$445,950

$329,900

$349,900

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Police warn again about phone scam Employee Recognition 2015 & Retirement Awards Celebration The filim-flammers are at it again and are looking for suckers to turn over their hardearned cash. Mounties fielded more than two-dozen complaints from people who said they received fake calls from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — and complaints are still coming in. The complainants told police the caller

identifies himself as Const. Mark Finlin and tells the intended victim there’s a warrant out for his or her arrest. The number provided by the caller requesting the recipient to call back is 844-765-3872. The number has been documented in other police files from other jurisdictions for calls of the same nature and is believed to be a number associated to an internet telephone line.

Almost 800 years of service was recognized during the Lakeland College Employee Recognition & Retirement Awards Celebration on Nov. 5 at the Vermilion campus.

Retirees Back row: Glenn Garnett, Marshall Pashulka, Allan Oldham and Lee Arthur. Front row: Margo Hines, Irene Rochford and Willa McCormack. Not pictured: Mac MacLean, Farideh Malek and Bert Samuelson.

10 years of service Back row: Ivan Cusack, Greg Zielinski, Arne Nelson and Tracy Quinton. Front row: Eileen Arthur, Janet Carey, Raelean Hickson, Michelle Armstrong and Darina Shubert. Not pictured: Linden Lundback.

15 years of service Back row: Rob Koebel, Allen Verbeek, Al Motley, Dave Harasiuk and David Bates. Front row: Joanne Dickson, Leslie Johnson, Mariette Sargeant, Yvonne Hynek and Laura Somerville. Not pictured: Leeman Martin, Matthew Newman Roxee Konieczny and Susan Werner.

20 to 35 years of service Back row: Carmen Stredwick (20 years), Geretta Partington (35 years), Lawrence Hess (25 years), Kim Eremko (20 years) and Theresa Berg (20 years). Front row: Cindy Hart (25 years), Tracy Eger-Zaharko (25 years) and Darlene Barr (35 years). Not pictured: Jeff Dustow (25 years), Mac MacLean (30 years) and Denise Martin (30 years)

Police are warning the public this is not a legitimate call, nor should anyone be concerned about a warrant for their arrest from the CRA. The CRA has a warning on its website telling folks this is a scam and it would never ask anyone to provide their date of birth or Social Insurance Number. “The Lloydminster RCMP are investigating the complaints with respect to the calls and it is expected that we will receive more,” said Corporal Tammy Hollingsworth. “Should you receive one of these calls, you are asked not to provide any personal information, send any money or be concerned about a warrant for your arrest with respect to receiving this call.” The scam is reminiscent of a similar one that happened during the summer months where callers, also claiming to be from the CRA, told their intended pigeons they owed money top the feds. If you have not lost money, but suspect you have been targeted, you are asked to contact the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre at 1-888-4958501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca. If you have been a victim of fraud, please contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-8088400.

Correction Our story Tuesday about the Bowl for Kids event, organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters Lloydminster, incorrectly and inadvertanly gave a wrong monetary amount. The story stated: “There are numerous ways for companies to get involved (for fundraising efforts), from being a corporate sponsor to registering a team to bowl. There is a $500 minimum pledge.” In fact, the minimum pledge is $50 for anyone to bowl and raise funds for the on April 8, 2016. Corporate sponsorships are in the $250 to $1,000 range. The Lloydminster Source regrets the error and offers abject apologies for making the mistake. For more information on how to pledge $50 or more please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 306-825-5757.

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Preparing them for the future Career and Technology Studies (CTS) is designed for high school students in Alberta so they can explore their passions and career options while still in high school. CTS offers students opportunities to develop skills that can be applied in their daily lives and improve their employability following high school. “Career and Technology Studies programs prepare students for transition into adult roles in their community, workplace or further education,” said Minister of Education David Eggen. “This program ties well into our government’s strategy to see more students graduate and to develop skills that support a diversified economy.” Added Gary Strother, chief superintendent of the Calgary Catholic School District: “Programs like CTS provide additional opportunities for students to complete high school and gain the skills they need to be part of a qualified, educated and engaged workforce. CTS currently provides more than 1,300 onecredit courses in a variety of occupational areas, most of which have been developed based on labour market needs. There are 60 specialized skills pathways that provide flexibility for students to develop knowledge and skills in a career path relevant to their interests and more than 60 credentialed pathways that provide students the opportunity to achieve a credential or credit. More than 115,000 high school students participate in CTS courses each year and roughly 9,000 students participate in apprenticeship pathways annually. Alberta Education is pleased to be working in partnership with schools, communities, postsecondary institutions and industry to offer a wide range of exciting and rewarding learning opportunities for students.

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Good driving rewarded Are you the best behind the wheel? Well, if you have a Saskatchewan licence, you could be paying as much 25 per cent less for insurance. The province has approved a number of recommendations put forward by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) for changes to its Safe Driver Recognition program. The changes are in response to customer input and analysis undertaken by SGI over the past few years. “Well, you asked and we listened,” minister responsible for SGI, Don McMorris, said. The changes increase vehicle insurance discounts for the safest drivers and toughen penalties for unsafe driving.” Changes include: The safety rating scale will grow to 25-plus, allowing the safest drivers to earn a discount on basic vehicle insurance of up to 25 per cent. Financial penalties will double from $25 to $50 per point for drivers in the penalty zone. All manuallyenforced speeding convictions will result in loss of points under the program.

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RCMP are looking for public help to solve a crime involving this truck, which is now damaged from ramming a gate.

Looking for tips Do you recognize this truck? If so, police are hoping to hear from you. On Nov.23, about 8:05 a.m., police said a blue Dodge truck entered a rural property south of Lloydminster. The vehicle drove up to the shop, backed out and then left to the second entrance of the property that has a gate with a heavy chain locking it. The truck rammed the gate, which caused damage to the gate and the truck. There were paint flakes and parts of the grill off the suspect vehicle left behind. Despite the effort, the vehicle did not get through the locked gate. It’s believed the suspect was attempting to enter the property to steal a trailer. The suspect waited for the home owners to leave the property before entering the property and ramming

the gate. The suspect vehicle will have damage to the front end and grill area The Kitscoty RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for damaging the gate. Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime, is asked to contact the Kitscoty RCMP at 780-846-2870, or your nearest police service or any RCMP detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477; via your cell phone by text messaging to 274637 (start the message with TIP205 and continue with the tip); or you can submit a tip by internet at www.tipsubmit.com If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Farmers, ranchers and their workers want to return home safely after working hard all day. We want to help. That’s why we’re proposing changes to laws that keep farm and ranch workers safe and ensure they’re treated fairly. • • •

Ensuring farm and ranch accidents can be properly investigated so they can be prevented. Making sure farm and ranch workers can still support their families if they’re injured on the job. Protecting farm and ranch owners against the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses.

If approved, laws that govern workplace safety and Workers’ Compensation Board insurance coverage would apply to farm and ranch workers as of January 1, 2016.

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A town hall session will be held Monday, December 7 from 1:00-4:00 pm: Best Western Plus Denham Inn & Suites, 5207 50th Avenue, Leduc Space is limited, pre-registration is encouraged. To learn more, take part in an online survey or attend a town hall near you, visit work.alberta.ca/farmandranch For further information, call 1-866-415-8690. To contact the Workers’ Compensation Board, call 1-866-922-9221.

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Happy to help! Queen Elizabeth School, vice-principal Les Korn, and Arlene Keebaugh, distribution manager of the Lloydminster Source, load up a Source newspaper box to be delivered to Q.E. School where it will be decorated and transformed into a book exchange box by the Grade 6 Leadership Club. Parents will be encouraged to drop off books, and take home other titles they would like to read.

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Nominations wanted for mental health leaders The Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction is searching for up-and-coming Alberta youth who are committed to fostering positive change in their communities. The Donald S. Ethell Youth Award, named for the founding patron of the Circle, celebrates Albertans age 25 or under who are taking a leading role in building compassion, understanding and supports for people living with mental health and addiction concerns. Two Youth Awards will be presented each year, one in February and one in May. Public nominations are now being accepted for the inaugural presentation scheduled for February 2016. The award is open to youth who are making Alberta communities safe places to talk about mental health through their efforts in any or all of the following areas: creating or contributing to programs

that promote understanding and compassion; demonstrating creativity in efforts to educate others and change attitudes for the better; making a meaningful contribution to related fundraising efforts; using their own lived experience to inspire others; serving as a positive example by modeling caring and compassionate attitudes. Nomination forms and award criteria are at www.lgcircle.ca. Nomination deadline is Jan. 4 to be considered for the inaugural presentation ceremony. The new award is in honour of Col. (ret’d) the Hon. Donald S. Ethell, who recently retired following distinguished service as Alberta’s 17th Lieutenant Governor. Col. Ethell’s dedication to mental health comes from his own experiences with post traumatic stress disorder as well as his belief that no one should ever have to suffer in silence.

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Garrett Kryzanowski breaks a tackle during Saurday’s semifinal victory over St. Albert and will head to his third Alberta Bowl championship game in his high school football career this weekend against Cochrane.

And then there was one Raiders head into third consecutive Alberta Bowl against defending Tier 3 champion Cobras by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

For the third straight year, the final game of the football season for the Holy Rosary Raiders will be at the Alberta Bowl provincial final. They have experienced winning and losing the final game of the season, falling 32-18 to Drumheller in 2013 before winning the bowl game in 2014, 28-17 over Willow Creek. But both of those were in Tier 4 and,

despite the Raiders running through all competition for the last two seasons, Holy Rosary is preparing to face a level of competition they haven’t played in two seasons, as a move to Tier 3 puts them against the Cochrane Cobras, a team that has simply dominated the tier for more than a decade. “They are a beast,” said head coach Vince Orieux. “We are just going to game plan the way we always game plan and try and take care of

business on Saturday. Focus on minimizing our mistakes and capitalizing on theirs.” Holy Rosary hasn’t lost a football game since the 2013 Alberta Bowl final, running a 23-game winning streak up to Saturday’s final against the Cobras. Through a punishing defence and relentless offensive attack, the Raiders haven’t been challenged very often in the last two years of football, and have only trailed in a game once this season. They are used to outscoring their opponents by a heavy margin, and with two shutout victories in this year’s provincial playoffs, they are also not used to giving up major scores either. But Cochrane knows a thing or two about scoring plenty of points, as well as defending against. In the Rocky View Sports Association, their

home league, they were a perfect 5-0 through the regular season, outscoring opponents 266-28. In the league semifinals, they won 46-7 over Springbank, and in the finals scored 67 points in a 67-28 thrashing of George McDougall. They earned themselves the top seed in Tier 3 football heading into provincial playoffs, and rightfully so, as the defending Alberta Bowl champions continued winning with a 49-42 victory over Cardston in the quarter-finals, and a 41-17 victory over Rundle College in the the semifinals. So Saturday brings not only two defending Alberta Bowl champions to Foote Field in Edmonton for the Tier 3 champions, but also two teams who haven’t lost this season, or faced much adversity. See “Raiders,” Page 35

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Barons head to provincials with real expectations Victories over the ninth, 10th and 11th seeds in the preliminary round could move the Barons into eighth Realistic expectations are what seed heading into the weekend both Lloydminster Comprehensive playoff rounds, but it still means they High School volleyball teams have need to upset some of the best volleyset for themselves heading into the ball teams in the province from Jasper Alberta Schools’ Athletic Associa- Place (Edmonton) and E.P. Scarlett tion (ASAA) provincial tournaments. (Calgary) if they want to medal at Both Baron teams have been ranked provincials. With successful seasons 12th in the province out of 12 teams back home and with both teams and will play out of Pool C in the winning tournaments in Alberta and early preliminary draws starting Saskatchewan, provincials for the today. Barons is more about the experience for the volleyball teams, that aim to finish higher than their rankings. “We’ll push to finish first in our pool and then that will place us in a better playoff match,” said boys’ head coach Aaron Canfield. “We try and finish first in our power pool and then go from there. The level of play is pretty high at the 4A provincial championship.” The Barons were unchallenged in the Northeastern Zone in the 4A division, which runs from Lloydminster LloydMall 780-875-0203 to Vegreville and up to by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

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The Lloydminster Barons volleyball teams were both ranked 12th in the province heading into this weeks 4A Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association championships.

Fort McMurray. As one of the largest 4A schools in the region, Lloyd Comp has had plenty of success in many of their tournaments this year, but at the provincial championships, they quickly move down to one of the smallest schools in the tournament, creating a mismatch in terms of on the court play. High schools in major city centres such as Edmonton and Calgary also have full teams of club volleyball players who play on university club teams, or the Canadian junior team. While Lloydminster does have their own club system, the calibre isn’t at the same level as the major cities, so it makes earning a medal at provincials an extremely difficult task for the Lloydminster public school. But that’s why the Barons don’t tend to put much stock into the provincial tournament. Instead they tend to look at the season as a whole,

rather than one sum of a small part. “I’ve never been one to focus on a tournament or short goals, I’ve always focused on progression from our first week until our last,” said girls’ head coach Cory Gratton. “We’ve had the best season we have had in quite some time. To me attending provincials is just about the experience. I just want them to grow us as players and for our Grade 12s, just to enjoy their last tournament.” The girls’ team won the St. Joseph’s tournament in Saskatoon, defeating many of the major 5A schools in Saskatchewan. They were also a finalist in the Holy Rosary tournament, and they won their last tournament of the season in Macklin. They went 18-3 to finish the season, in what was overall, a great season for the team. See “Barons,” Page 36

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The Lakeland Rustlers finished undefeated through the first semester of basketball, winning all 12 games handily, earning top spot in the ACAC North Division and a seventh ranking in the country.

Lakeland sets new semester wins record by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

Last season, the Lakeland Rustlers women’s basketball team set the school record for wins in the first semester with 11. With 11 returning players from that squad, it should come as no surprise

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books at Lakeland College. But 12 victories, while great for first place in the North Division, are 12 victories that really don’t matter to head coach Chris King. Only five matter, and they come later in the season during provincial and national playoffs. “Everything for us is little steps in the process to playoffs,” said King. “This team has a shot at not only winning (ACAC), but a good shot of winning at nationals.” Lakeland handily defeated Grande Prairie 75-48 and 70-53 last weekend in the final two games of the season. It was the sixth and seventh time

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In good spot after first half by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

After only two victories in their first six games, the Lakeland Rustlers women’s volleyball team finished the first semester strong with five wins in their final six games, including two in the final weekend against Augustana. It finishes the Rustlers’ first half with a 7-5 record, not exactly where they thought they would be with all six starters from last season returning. But with injuries and rookies having to fill starting roles, Lakeland has managed to climb out of the early season hole they dug themselves into and put themselves back into the playoff picture in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s (ACAC) North Division. “We have rotated around and mixed things up a whole bunch through the first semester,” said head coach Austin Dyer. “With where we’re at, we did alright. It is not what we wanted at the beginning of the year, but when your best player goes down it is tough and you have to scrap it together. We’re sitting in a pretty good spot right now. It’d be been nice if we could have got one of those close games over Grande Prairie.” Shelby Becker, who was injured at the start of the season, is back

to training and will be back in the second semester, adding to the power the Rustlers already have at the net. Ahnika Kuse has led the team with kills with 150 through the first 12 games, while second year player Hannah Prokop has filled in for Becker with 102 kills, giving Lakeland options once Becker returns to the lineup. Through struggles and injuries, one benefit to the Rustlers is plenty of players have been given a chance to showcase their ability on the court. There has been plenty of floor time for all through the first 12 games, as Dyer has rotated his bench into games, trying to find consistency on the court with a group of six. And despite their middle ranking in the division, Lakeland is first in kills per set with 10.6 second in digs per set with 13.7 and second in blocks with 2.3 per set. “It has made me have to be creative in our lineups and our roles within the team,” said Dyer. “Just the exposure and experience our players have got in this scenario has been good for us. We came into this season expecting to roll over everyone and be very dominant and it has made us have to scrap it together and work. You have to learn how to lose properly in order to bounce back the next weekend.” Dyer called the first semester a

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A slow start to the season hasn’t ruined the Lakeland Rustlers women’s volleyball team’s season, as five victories in their last six games, including two against Augustana last weekend, has put Lakeland back in a playoff spot heading into the second half of the season.

building process for everyone across the ACAC, and since the Rustlers didn’t play anyone from the North Division in preseason games, they came in knowing very little about who they were up against. With the second semester starting on Jan. 8 against King’s College, a team Lakeland lost both first semester games to, it’s a chance for the Rustlers

to game plan a lot more each week and continue their winning streak. “For the most part we didn’t really know who was on what side,” said Dyer. “So, the second semester, we’ll be able to do a lot more game planning and a lot more stuff to be able to counter our opponent and make things on our own side work.”

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“Cochrane will be good, they got a sophisticated offence, some good athletes,” said Orieux. “But we feel if we do the things we have taught these kids all year, play within our system, and not try and match our system to their offence ... we’ll turn our kids loose. This is the last game, don’t leave anything out there.” For some Raiders, this will be their third trip to the Alberta Bowl. They don’t know anything else but ending their season on the largest stage in Alberta high school football and they understand the achievement it is to be able to play for a provincial championship all three years. But it still brings the nerves, even if they have played it before. “A game like that is never not nerve-wrecking,” said wide receiver Garrett Kryzanowski, who led the Wheatland Football League with 388 yards. “It’s for a provincial championship. We lost one in Grade 10 and won one in Grade 11. Losing is not fun, so the nerves are up, but we have been there before so it’s not terrible.” While Cochrane has played in the Tier 3 final 10 of the last 13 years, winning eight times in that span, the Raiders feel they have the necessary skills need to slow down their heavy pass offence. Holy Rosary comes with a balanced attack, so it isn’t enough to just stop one player on the field. It’s the style of football that has become accustomed at the Catholic school, as Orieux and his staff have built the program to be multidimensional. Now their years of preparation has paid off in their third trip to the provincial final. “It makes all the hard work worthwhile,” said Orieux. “We ask these kids to put in a lot. We ask them to workout a lot, watch film and commit themselves. It’s a grind and you have to be mentally prepared. They’re physically wore out, they’re getting mentally wore out, but we asked them to pull together for another week. They’re ready to do that and they’re up for the challenge.” Kickoff at Foote Field for the Tier 3 Alberta Bowl is at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

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Notes from AJHL board meeting The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) Board of Governors convened for the 2015 semi annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 21 in Red Deer, Alta., and discussed the current economy in Alberta and the impact on the League’s member teams and how the league has been influenced by the downturn. Also discussed at the meeting:

• The Camrose Kodiaks will host the Annual AJHL Showcase in Camrose, Alberta for the next two years including the 10th annual in 2016. The Kodiaks received recognition from the scouting community, AJHL teams and fans for a successful event in October 2015 as the new hosts. • A committee has been formed to

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Barons

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But even with a great season, medalling at provincials would require a near perfect performance. And against club players with more experience and size, Lloyd Comp will have to rely heavily on the experience they gained last year hosting the 4A provincial tournament. More than likely, the teams the Barons play on in the preliminary rounds will be the same teams they play again in the playoffs, so both Canfield

and Gratton said the first two days of the tournament are about scouting their opponents and coming up with a game plan for the playoff round. “Our first match we will just hit the floor and focus on our side of the net,” said Canfield. “After that I’ll try and take a sneak peak of the other teams and put a little scouting report together.” The Baron boys’ team are in a pool with Foothills (Okotoks), Western Canada (Calgary) and Bev Facey (Sherwood Park), while the boys’ are in a pool with Harry Ainlay (Edmonton), Bishop Carroll (Calgary) and Foothills.

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Making it harder than needs to be Rustlers men’s basketball finish first semester with even record by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

A win is a win, but the Lakeland men’s basketball team is making it harder than it has to be. During its 86-81 victory over Grande Prairie Friday, when the Rustlers trailed at the half by three points, head coach Sheray Thomas wasn’t convinced the shot selection in some instances was the right option, though Lakeland did manage to score a basket when it needed it most. The team’s 28 point fourth quarter helped lead them to the five-point victory, but the following night in the rematch, a nine-point fourth quarter was the worst of the bunch, leading to a 78-51 Rustler loss. “They made it harder than it is suppose to be some times,” said Thomas. “We just don’t do smart things in certain possessions and then we turn around in a close game and we have to make a shot, players are usually there to make a shot. I’d rather have a decisive win, but at the same time, it’s good to have a close game because later on, there are probably more close games than not.” During Friday’s victory Lakeland shot 43.6 per cent from the field, with Prentice Gardner leading the Rustlers with 28 points, making 11 of his 19 shots. But in the followup on Saturday, Lakeland’s shooting percentage dropped to a drastic 31.8 per cent, and Gardner was held scoreless, missing all 11 shots he took. It means the Rustlers head into the Christmas

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Prentice Garnder dropped 28 points on the Augustana Vikings last Friday night in the Rustlers victory but was held scoreless on Saturday night in the rematch, as Lakeland lost 78-51.

break with a 6-6 record and are in the middle of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s (ACAC) North Division. Considering Thomas had five players at practice the week before due to work and school commitments of his players, and his roster has slowly depleted over the course of the first semester, a 6-6 finish is a respectable first half of the season. Now with more than 50 days off until they get back on the court against Augustana on Jan. 15, Thomas wants his players to stay in shape through the Christmas break, as there are still 12 more games to go before the ACAC championship tournament, and Lakeland is in the hunt for a playoff spot. “The Second half is going to be a battle,” said Thomas. “Everyone is reenergized and ready to

go.” As a team, Lakeland is shooting just 38.4 per cent through the first 12 games of the season, which is currently second last in the North Division. They’ve lived and died by their shooting, as the Rustlers have under utilized their low post position. With opponents shooting 41.9 per cent on the Rustlers, the second highest percentage in the division, more often than not Lakeland is relying on shots falling their way rather than their own defence. In the second half of the season, defence will be a priority, as Thomas said he feels too many times opposing players are able to drive through the Rustlers for an easy two points. “We have to stop that or play better offence,” said Thomas. “Against a good team that is going to kill us.”

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Not so extreme makeover Trade deadlines approach and lots of difficult decisions to make by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

The Lloydminster Bobcats are in need of a makeover. Maybe a new pair of shoes, a little off the shoulder number, but keep the foundation the way it is. Not a total rip down to the studs and start again, just a few accent pieces to accentuate the many positives they have. This is a team going to the grand ball, so that old dress they’ve had for years just won’t do for this occasion. To think, in any other given year this would be a dream season. Second in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, a top 10 team in the country, only five losses in 26 games. There shouldn’t be much stress heading into the first roster deadline of the year on Dec. 1, when rosters need to be cut down to 23 players. But this isn’t a fairy tale year of hockey. This is an all or nothing kind of year, where as much as anyone talks about building the future of the hockey team and staying competitive for foreseeable years to come, it is all about winning now. So it’s time to make some tough decisions. Decisions that people aren’t going to particularly like. Remember when they traded Linden Springer at the deadline last year? Kind of like that. Something that isn’t favourable to fans, but a decision that has to be made. And again, we are talking about a team that has lost

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only five games this season. So before asking why a player was moved, look at the greater goal this season. The prize at the end of the long tunnel. A national championship would mean a lot to the program’s future, a little more than a single player ever could. General manager Gord Thibodeau said it clear. The Bobcats need to get better and that may come at the cost of a good hockey player or a player who has called Lloydminster home for a couple of seasons. They have lost three of their last five games, once to the best team in the league and once to the third worst. They have scored three goals in a game only once this month, posted two shutout victories and won in overtime. They are 3-3 in November with two games this weekend against Fort McMurray still remaining. You know, that third worst team that beat them a few weeks ago? So while Dec. 1 isn’t a hard deadline by any means, this weekend could be that one final weekend for fringe players to make a case for staying with the club, at least for the time being. Thibodeau said over 20 games was ample amount of time to showcase what you can do, and against the third worst team in the league, you shouldn’t have to be showcasing your abilities. Not when you are 10th in the country. As much as no one will say it, it should be an easy four point weekend. But the way the Bobcats are playing, it’s a

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Lloydminster Bobcats captain Taylor Mulder has five points in 23 games this season.

coin toss right now. There is a wish list for a top-six centre, a left winger who can score 60 points, 40 of them goals and something on defence, which you wouldn’t expect would be an area of concern. But what the Bobcats want isn’t the tough question. It is who do they give away? If experience is what they want, a 20-year-old has to move and that isn’t an easy decision. Their lowest scoring 20-year-old is Taylor Mulder, the team captain. Do you trade that leadership in this season?

Or do you give away someone who is producing more points per game? This isn’t an easy task. You think the Christmas season is stressful? As of Dec. 1 Gord Thibodeau has 41 days to finish building a national championship winning hockey club. To add a few more positives without disrupting what the Bobcats already have. Again, this is a team that has lost only five games. Let that sink in when you think about who they should move before the deadline.

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c o v e r a g e without a load assessment MIDWEST on the wiring MINUTE by a qualified electrician or in some cases, upgrading. My personal rule is that any furnace more than 10 years of age should be checked over by a heating specialist. The last surprise you want is to have to replace this big ticket item unexpectedly. In many of our rural communities the quality of water, although safe to drink, has weakened copper plumbing lines, hot water tanks, even the taps and showerheads. If that is the case I will almost guarantee you that if you walk over to the shut-off for the municipal water main, it has corroded to the point that it too is non-functional. Look for leaks, active or sealed up on all joins. Any house more than 40 years old is at risk of needing a new sewer line to the street at some point in time. In Lloydminster you can ask

the City if they have any record of problems at the address but otherwise about the only two things you can do is ask the current owner to disclose any problems or pay for a camera inspection. Mature trees in the front yard have a nasty habit of growing their roots into sewer lines as well. If the failure or blockage is on your property you pay; if it is under the boulevard, sidewalk or street the municipality picks up the bill. Bottom line, does the property look well-built and properly cared for? Elbow grease, paint, and new flooring can go a long way to making a building look attractive but safety and structural integrity must always be your first concern. Never buy a home without having an experienced home inspector taking a look as well. An impartial second set of eyes may just save you thousands! Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and a partner with The Midwest Group. Follow activities of the team on Facebook, watch their information videos or virtual tours of listings on www.mgtv.ca or contact them at www.wesellmidwest.ca

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Sometimes all you need to look pretty inside, can be found right outside your door.

Let Mother nature be your decorator ‘Tis the Season and the very first thing that we do to celebrate the upcoming Christmas-time is festoon the front entrance to the house with seasonal greenery. Here are some options that do not require you to visit your local retailer. Some of these ideas provide an opportunity for you to get out of doors and give your garden one last inspection before winter really sets in. Make sure you have hilled up your roses. Wrap your cedars and other evergreens to protect them for winter in two layers of burlap. And put a spiral collar around the trunk of each young fruit tree in your yard to avoid rodent damage. 1. Evergreen greens. They are called evergreen for a reason. The coniferous trees and shrubs around your property provide lots of opportunities for you to spruce (intentional pun) up your front entrance. Pruning a Christmas tree-shaped tree to harvest some greens isn’t difficult if you have the right tools. A pruning saw and pair of loppers is in order. Make sure they’re clean and sharp. Take the boughs from the lower portion of the tree and remove more than you think you will need. A long branch of evergreen stems may provide several stems of greens that you can tuck into window boxes and hanging baskets full of soil, where they will freeze into place in a couple of weeks. Note for every branch or limb you cut from a maturing tree, new growth will eventually form. This will take time, but your evergreen will thicken in two or three years. Avoid cutting great swathes of branches from a well-balanced, great looking tree or you’ll succeed in creating holes in the foliage that will look

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odd, at best. Soft evergreens, which are sometime referred to as broadleafed evergreens, like yews, boxwood and evergreen holly can be harvested too. Pruning the mature growth from the bottom of each plant is your best bet to preserve the appearance and shape of each plant. It’s not harmful to evergreens to be pruned this time of year, so go for it. 2. Rose Hips. The roses on your neighbours vine are his, so leave them alone. Take a good look at the finished flowers on your own plants and inspect them for mature rose hips, the red/orange swollen seed pods on the plant. These can provide an interesting addition to your outdoor display. Rose hips make a colourful addition to a centre piece indoors too. 3. Ornamental grasses. If you allow ornamental grasses to stand over the winter, you have a great opportunity to create some visual drama at your front door. Cut them at the ground level, so you don’t leave an unsightly stem standing in your garden, and harvest from the outside of the plant to help retain a balanced appearance to the remainder of the plant that stands in your garden. Use the cuttings in the centre of urns and large pots and surround the tall grasses with evergreen boughs. The idea is to create a welcoming entrance to your residence at a time of year when you want

invited guests to feel at home. 4. Colourful shrub cuttings. Red and yellow twig dogwood and white birch can add a lot to a seasonal display. I’m not advocating you raid the local swamp or conservation area for this stuff, but the truth is many farmers consider the native, red osier dogwood to be a weed. If you were to cut some of them down in an effort to create a nice display at your home, many land owners would be quite happy for your efforts. I recommend you ask, just the same. 5. Fruit and seeds. Pine and spruce cones, chestnuts, Mountain Ash seed clusters — have a look around your neighbourhood and you might be surprised at what you find. Again, I am not advocating you poach the neighbourhood of excess plant parts, but let’s be honest, if you pick up some chestnuts from the ground in your local park, who would really care, other than a few squirrels? Cone-fruits like those harvested from spruce and pine trees will expand when you bring them indoors to dry out. A bowl of them, in a variety of sizes, can be quite appealing on the dinner table. When you have completed your exploration for raw material, don’t hesitate to let your creative juices flow. I dropped by a friend’s place the other day to find the man of the house happily cutting up long stems of evergreen and shoving them into urns for the front of the house. This is not a ‘guy’ thing or a ‘girl’ thing. It is not even a ‘Christmas’ thing. It should simply be a ‘fun’ thing. Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Wednesday at 8:40 a.m.. He is the Lawn and Garden expert for Home Hardware. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com.

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Residents are reminded that parking on marked routes during snow removal is not recommended. We would also like to remind residents to slow down while driving and to keep a safe distance from snow removal equipment. Important snow removal points from the Community Standards Bylaw (63-2013) include: The owner or occupant of any property situated along municipal streets shall be responsible for removal of snow, ice, dirt, debris or other material from the sidewalk within 72 hours. The owner or occupant of any property shall not place snow, ice, dirt, debris or other material onto the street, public place or private property other than their own, within the City (with the exception of downtown residents and businesses).

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McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

Alberta, brother-in-law, Don Gach and his wife, Shirley of Nampa, Alberta; numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family. The funeral service was conducted from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:00 am with Father Arun Rodrigues officiating.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WAYNE MICHAEL ROMA Wayne Roma passed away unexpectedly at the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Judy; son, Michael, daughter-in-law, Lindsay and their children, Alivia and Lincoln; sister, Shirley Hines of Head Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia; brother, Blaire Roma and his wife, Suzanne of Rothesay, New Brunswick; brother-in-law, Jerry Gach and his wife, Theresa of Nampa,

CARD OF THANKS The family of Wayne Roma wish to thank all those who expressed sympathy through prayers, visits, phone calls, cards, masses, floral tributes, brought food to the house, made donations, and attended the prayer vigil and funeral mass. A special thank you to the EMS attendants; Dr. Abdulla; the nurses in the emergency and pallative care departments; Father Arun Rodrigues; the pallbearers; Linda Quilichini (organist); Jayne Roma (violinist) and those who prepared the lunch. Thank you to McCaw Funeral Service for their guidance and care in making the arrangements. We love you Grampy. You will always be in our hearts.

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Wayne was a dedicated and caring man who loved his family and friends. His grandchildren were his sunshine. His faith was important to him. He was the first to lend a hand, offer to give a ride, or call to see how people were doing whether they were family members, or friends. Music was a passion and outlet for Wayne; it was his gift - a gift he shared with others. To honor Wayne’s love of music, donations in his memory may be made to the Lloydminster Catholic School Division Band Program or a charity of Judy, Michael, Lindsay, choice. Alivia and Lincoln

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