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Thursday, November 29, 2018

VOLUME 1 I ISSUE 22

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Bull riding pros corral kids GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. This has be e n Bull Riders Canada week at large in Lloydminster for two of the best performers at different ends of the business. Cody Coverchuk, the top ranked rider heading into the BRC finals Nov. 30-Dec. 1 teamed up with rodeo clown Brinson Harris to teach some fun things about their professions to students at St. Mary’s School on Tuesday. Coverchuk, who hails from Meadow Lake, brought his chaps, bull rope, protective vest and spurs along with his helmet and a buckle he won this year to pass around to students. One of his biggest fans, Grade 6 student Colt Hillis who has been at the sport himself since 2015, was soaking in everything Coverchuk said and did. “It’s exciting,” said the youngster. He got to meet Coverchuk before the assembly and says he aims to follow in his footsteps. “I ride steers and

Geoff Lee Meridian Source Rodeo clown Brinson Harris from Florida wowed students at St. Mary’s School on Tuesday with his rope tricks. He joined top ranked bullrider Cody Coverchuk from Meadow Lake who showed kids the equipment he will use at this weekend’s BRC finals in Lloydminster.

mini bucking horses too,” he said. Other kids may want to grow up to be a rodeo clown like Harris who hails from Florida, with a talent for rope tricks and entertaining crowds. “We want to show these kids what we’re about to do this weekend; it’s a really cool event,” he said. “These kids love the sport of bull riding and we want to show a little bit more about it.” He says his job as a

clown is to “mostly get out of the way” of the big massive bulls. “I’m out there really just for the crowd to have a good time. This is my third time at the BRC and each year it gets better and the building gets more full so it’s a great event,” said Harris. He and Coverchuk made the rounds to a few other schools during the week to share their passion for what they do.

“I love kids; they are the future of our sport and always the biggest fans,” added Harris. Speaking to kids helps Coverchuk to take the pressure off his quest to be a Canadian champion on the back of a bull at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds—but he likes his chances. “Hopefully, every time is pretty good I like to think, but this weekend I am number one, so there’s a good shot

but I’ll take it one bull at a time,” he said with prize money at stake. “Everyone’s chasing me.” He says visiting schools is the fun part of what they do and he can relate to the youngsters. Coverchuk took up bull riding at age 12 and has been at it for just as many years, the past seven years as a professional. Along the way, he’s shattered his jaw and a knee and dislocated a shoulder and joked

he may not have the best advice for young wannabes. “I can just give them more insight and hopefully they can become golfers and not professional bull riders,” he said with a laugh. The school’s physed teacher Mark Noble says the kids on hand learned a lot about bull riding from Coverchuk and Harris. “There’s so many of them that haven’t got a chance to experience any of this before, so to have these guys come in was awesome for them,” said Noble, who noted the highlight for him was Harris’s rope stunts. “He was awesome, just such an engaging personality and he got the kids so excited so it was great to see— so talented as well.” The demonstrations and talk stoked him into buying a ticket for the two-day event. “I’m from Ontario so we don’t have a lot of this out there. It’s absolutely neat and I can’t wait to go check it out,” said Noble.

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Starke not seeking re-election

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It is the beginning of the end of political life for Dr. Richard Starke as a Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA. Starke announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a third term as MLA in the newly redrawn constituency of Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright. “After much thought I have decided that this is the time for me to move on to new challenges and opportunities,” said Starke in a statement. Starke said he plans to “take a little time to do some things that I haven’t been able to receive my full attention the last seven years.” He added he wouldn’t rule out some return to veterinary practice but not at the

level he was at before. “No, that’s not in the immediate plans,” he said. He has represented the people of Vermilion-Lloydminster in the Alberta Legislature since he was elected in April 2012 and says his decision not to run again is good for people to know. “I think this way there’s some clarity on that. It means a question I’ve been asked several hundred or a thousand times in the last six months is now answered,” he said. Starke noted serving the people of Vermilion-Lloydminster as their elected representative has been one of the greatest experiences of his life. “Speaking on their behalf, whether in Edmonton, around our province or indeed outside of our borders has been a tremendous privilege,” he said. He went to thank voters in the riding for supporting him over the years in his various roles.

Starke was appointed to Cabinet as Minister of Tourism, Parks & Recreation in February 2013 and released a 10 year “Pathway to Growth” strategy to grow Alberta’s tourism industry to over $10 billion by 2020. In addition, he oversaw the revamping of Alberta’s amateur sport system and initiated the restoration of Alberta Parks infrastructure damaged by the 2013 floods, including the Kananaskis Golf Course. In 2014, he chaired the Rural Health Services Review which released its final report in March 2015. Starke was re-elected in 2015, one of only two Progressive Conservative candidates to retain their seat in rural Alberta. He served as Caucus House Leader and critic for Health, Culture & Tourism, Parks, and Agriculture & Forestry. Since 2017 he has been the sole Progressive Conservative member of the Legislature.

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Budget passed after second reading TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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After the second reading, Lloydminster city council approved the roughly $83 million 2019 Municipal Budget on Monday afternoon. Highlights include: $6.7 million invested in essential street improvement and rehabilitation projects, $1.1 million in enhanced fire protection through the restructuring of the Lloydminster Fire Department, $1.6 million allocated to improved winter road maintenance, $11.3 million to Water and Wastewater, which includes a $9 million investment in the federally-mandated Wastewater Treatment Plant, and $5.2 million in critical upgrades to the city’s drainage channels, helping to mitigate flood risk during extreme weather events.

File Photo “I think a lot of good information came from administration early on and gave us a chance to work through it,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers following Monday’s council meeting. “It wasn’t an easy budget, no budget is easy, and it was talked about again, a proposed increase in taxes, but at the same time the services we’ve been able to maintain and enhance as well as the cost drivers that we faced, I think we addressed them fairly well.” Council had its first look at the 2019 budget during the Nov. 19 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting and

it was apparent right out of the gate the city effectively used information collected during public engagement sessions to craft the document. “You’re going to see similar road maintenance work (this year). We have a fairly aggressive repair budge,” said Aalbers. “You’re going to see some work at the airport, we hope, and some of this is contingent on provincial and federal funding, so if someone pulls the plug out of the sink and the water drains we’re going to have a whole lot less to work with.” For more details, please visit www.lloydminster.ca/budget .

Third party funding approved for 2019 TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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Last week’s third party funding presentations during the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting left an impression on Lloydminster city council members and the votes are in. After reviewing

available budget funds and considering potential sources of funding, council approved monies in the sum of $1,298,027 be distributed amongst five of the organizations seeking capital on Monday. The Lloydminster Public Library will receive $853,000,

the Lloydminster Regional Archives will receive $39,527, Start Up Lloydminster will receive $99,000 of their initial ask of $110,000, the Lloydminster and District SPCA will receive $125,000 dispersed in two separate payments ($85,000 being

dispersed January 2019 with the remaining $40,000 to be dispersed contingent on the completion of conditions outlined in a letter from the Office of the City Clerk, and the Vic Juba Community Theatre will receive $181,500. “We fulfilled most

of the requests,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers following Monday’s meeting. “It’s always hard with the third party asks to meet everybody’s requests, but it really comes down to where can we see the city’s best fit for the monies that we allocate to that.”

One of the organizations to not receive third party funding was Residents in Recovery, but Aalbers noted they received a total of $20,000 for Community Life Skill Programming through the 2019 Family and Community Support Services Grant Program.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

LFD raises roof on ALS Look for the FIVE GOLDEN RINGS & SIX GEESE A-LAYING in today’s paper for the 12 Days of Christmas Contest.

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Members of the Lloydminster Fire Department brought in nearly $25,000 during this year’s Rooftop Campout in support of ALS. TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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Despite periods of sub-zero temperatures, the sixth annual Lloydminster Fire Department (LFD) Rooftop Campout in support of the ALS Society of Alberta was another success sure to warm the heart. Thanks to the generosity of community members a total of $24,547.70 was raised over the course of last weekend at Fire Hall 1 and local grocery stores. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease) is a disease that gradually paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body that we are typically able to

move at will. Over time, as the muscles of the body break down, someone living with ALS will lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and eventually breathe. There is currently no cure and few treatment options. “Over six years of doing our annual Rooftop Campout I’ve seen us be able to grow the fundraiser and I’ve seen a lot more awareness for ALS in the community, which is really important,” said fire Chief Jordan Newton. “It’s that dual-sided sword, getting people aware of the terrible illness as well as raising funds. “It’s been an excellent initiative and it’s been a lot of fun with some warmer years and some

colder years and the weather this year wasn’t too bad.” ALS doesn’t just affect the person living with the disease. It affects friends, family, and anyone close to that person, something LFD members are all too familiar with, and would like to thank the community for consistently supporting their cause to help those in need. “I can’t state how thankful I am for the community. Our community has been wonderful in supporting the fire department raise funds and awareness for ALS,” said Newton. “Some people don’t know about ALS, but a lot of people are looking to learn why the fire department does it, so it’s been excellent. “We had a member

diagnosed with ALS in 2013 and ultimately p a sse d a w ay i n 2013 from the terrible disease and that’s where it touches our hearts and that’s why we raise funds.” With the funds, Newton explained a portion will go to ALS research, but a majority of it is used to purchase equipment for people battling the disease so they can continue to live at home with the highest quality of life possible. “Those funds come back to help people locally.” Newton and the entire Lloydminster Fire Department would like to thank the community as well as local grocers for allowing them to set up shop throughout the weekend to raise funds.

Thursday, November 29, 2018

“Train” to toot local shopping GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. A special holiday train on wheels will roll through the shopping districts of Lloydminster on Sunday without stopping traffic. Black Magic Limo Service will take up to 50 shoppers on an exclusive shopping trip around the city to 10 local businesses from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 2. The Shop Local Holiday Train event is the brainchild of Joanne Marshall, owner of Simple Farmer. She said the proverbial lightbulb went off in her mind after gett i n g tw o p h on e c a l l s urging her to buy a ticket on a bus charter to shop for Christmas in Edmonton. “I was like ‘hey what are we going to do to get

you to stop here first’— give us a chance to show what we’ve got before we run to the city and spend all our money,” said Marshall.

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It’s going to be an exclusive experience, first come first served.

“So that’s where the idea came from and then I got onboard with Black Magic Limo Service and they said they would love to take part.” Tickets are available for $20 each online at simplefarmer.ca with all proceeds going to The Olive Tree charity. “We are very thankful to be chosen as the receipt of the funds raised by the Holiday

Train event,” said Becky Schille, executive director of The Olive Tree. “This is quite a unique event, and we love that they’re thinking local and give back to the community too.” The limo will make five trips carrying groups of 10 with only 50 tickets to be sold. “It’s going to be an exclusive experience, first come first serve,” said Marshall. “There will be some incentives to shop local at each store and some special experiences to make it feel more boutique—we will valet bags to Spiro’s Restaurant.” The limo will take shoppers to Willow Creek Clothing & Collect ibles, Crispin Shoes, Hot Peppers, Olive & Birch, Simple Farmer, Pet Pad,

Dawn Interiors, Justa & Brixton Collaboration, Boutique Noir and Brixton Shoes and e nd w it h a me al and free dessert at Spiro’s. “The purpose is to provide a shopping experience for our local shoppers so they don’t have a need to go to Edmonton,” said Dawn Hames at Dawn Interiors who gives the idea two thumbs up. “I totally believe in supporting local and providing an outstanding shopping experience for my customers.” Dawn Interiors is one of five pick up locations along with Simple Farmer, Willow Creek Clothing, Olive & Birch and Brixton Shoes. “I’m going to have some snacks and refreshments for them and some deals,” said Hames.

Fresh taste of harvest in a new home TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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The Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre (LGCC) will see a bit of a menu change after Lloydminster city council awarded the food and beverage service contract to Harvest to Home Market at Monday’s council meeting. This comes after the approval of the dissolution of the Lloydminster Facilities Corporation on Oct. 15 and the hunt for contracts to cover food and beverage services, curling ice maintenance and golf pro shop services, and golf course management from within the city’s operations. The three-year agreement commenc-

ing on Jan. 1, 2019 and comes at a rate of $31,429.20 in year one, $34,286.40 in year tw o , an d $ 37 ,143.60 in year three, with the option to renew for an additional three years. “Council went through this earlier in 2018 when we did the review to start with,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “There were questions asked, are we being as affective and efficient as we could be in management of things (as) sometimes the city is not the best place to be in business, and after the review they recommended that we look at it, council agreed to that, and we are getting out of the restaurant business, and that’s where

we want to be.” Administration issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) posted on the City of Lloydminster Bids and Tenders webpage on Oct. 18 and closed on Nov. 9 with two submissions being received. One of the submissions was deemed non-compliant and disqualified. The RFP stated expectation on hours that food and beverage services will be open to the public and that golf tournaments and bonspiels will be served appropriately.

Mayor Aalbers added this is a win for the city as they are moving from a negative at the LGCC under the former LFC to a positive under the management of a locally owned and operated business. “I’m excited. You could see the thumbs up from council and I am very comfortable making that decision,” he said, adding that he expects administration will be coming forward with proposals for the pro shop and ice maint e nanc e c o nt rac t s in 2019.

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Tom Jackson to bring joy to Lloyd GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Canadian entertainment legend Tom Jackson will be spreading Christmas comfort and joy at the Vic Juba Community Theatre with charitable causes in mind. Jackson will perform Friday night as part of his cross country Huron-Carole tour that will benefit the Lloydminster Salvation Army Food Bank and The Olive Tree. “It’s part of our tradition to make a stop in Lloyd—whenever I stop there I find the spirit of giving in Lloyd is at a high level and probably more significantly, the Salvation Army Food Bank is always in need,” said Jackson from his home in Calgary. “It seems in these times the stats for servicing the people who are hungry are much higher because of the circumstances of a

number of industries.” Jackson says he keeps coming to Lloyd at the requests of his friends and partners at the Lloydminster & District Co-op who initiated it a couple of years ago. “They are the ones in your city who are responsible for this to enable me to come there,” he said. The Huron-Carole is a seasonal music tradition spanning three decades touring from coast to coast to coast raising funds for local food banks and family service agencies. Jackson recently released a two disc retrospective highlighting his talent as a pop singer/songwriter, but notes he won’t be playing anything off the album. “We’re entirely a Christmas show,” he said. Expect an evening of contemporary and signature Christmas

music along with some original songs in keeping with his mission to deliver joy. “We often know how to celebrate the holidays and we often know what hope and compassion is, but we don’t often understand what joy is,” said Jackson. “I’m not sure that I can explain it, but I guarantee you I can deliver it.” Jackson is travelling with a 10 person troupe with six band members including himself to generate the Christmas spirit during his one night Huron-Carole show. “At the end of the day your audience is going to be able to take joy away from this show and they are going to be able to hold onto it for as long as they want,” said Jackson. Jackson said his entire crew has a lot of fun on the tour and it keeps him young at 70

File Photo years of age. “ I look in t he mir ror and I go who is that and I stare. I get up in the morning and I look in the mirror and I look at that person and I wait until I see love, and when I see love every-

thing changes,” he said. Jackson is also a well known TV actor with appearances in shows like North of 60, Star Trek and Law and Order as well as being a humanitarian. Having experienced

life on the streets himself, he discovered music is a way to help others. Jackson has helped to raise an estimated $200 million in combined cash/in-kind value for food banks and disaster relief.

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Kids’ agency asks Santa for mentors GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lloydminster is doing its part to ensure Christmas is for kids— with gifts and mentors on the agency’s wish list. Jacqueline Weed, the agency’s director of service delivery, provided a seasonal update of programs including a drive to recruit more adult mentors at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster Monday meeting. “We are always recruiting more mentors and at this time of year especially, we can provide some magic to some kids at Christmas by matching them with a big brother or a big sister,” said Weed. There are 27 kids from ages 6 to 18 on the waiting list for mentors with Christmas being the busiest time of the year for agency staff and volunteers. “It’s a fun time of the year because we work

with kids. Who doesn’t like C h ristmas w h en you work with kids,” said Weed. “You just need to be 18 and have fun. I’m sure we all know have to have fun.”

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You just need to be 18 and have fun. I’m sure we all know have to have fun.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters provides Christmas gifts to all of the children in their after school program and the ir o w n C h ristm as party every year with support from the local community. “Right now, we have an angel tree at Transition Health & Wellness, we have stockings at Boston Pizza and we have the wish tree at Home Hardware,” said Weed. People can go to those locations and

select a gift wish for a child by gender, age and interest and bring it unwrapped back to the same location. “Then we pick that up and we wrap that and we are able to provide those gifts to the kids,” explained Weed. “I can tell you from being the person that gets to hand these out and watch them open them, it’s pretty fantastic. It’s a great way to spend your December.” The agency is also running Giving Tuesdays when partner businesses, many of them run by Rotarians, provide a hot beverage to people who shop in their business for a donation to kids’ programs. Big Brothers, Big Sisters matches adults with kids based on interests for traditional programs, a Summer Adventure Program in July and August, and for in-school mentoring one hour a week. “We have matches

at nine schools,” said Weed, who noted they also have couples who mentor kids. Big Brothers, Big Sisters is currently working on a capital fundraising project called Wheels for Bigs and Littles to get a new 15 passenger van. The van would be used for their safe ride home program and for transporting children to programs and will replace the current 2003 van. “We’ve raised $25,000 of the $50,000 cost so we’ve had good response,” said Weed. The van is also used to transport kids at five schools for the after school Discovery Program with a total annual ridership at just over 5,100 passengers. “We’ve had three funders come forward—we get tremendous support in our community.”

The Rotary Club thanked Weed for her presentation with a $400 donation to programming. Weed noted that nine per cent of funding is from donations w ith about 56 per cent of the

agency’s funds coming from community fund r ai s i ng e v e nt s w i t h Bowl for Kids generating about $37,000 in 2018. The 2019 event is scheduled at Lloyd Lanes April 12-13.

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Winter Spectacular kicks off holiday spirit

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Winter Spectacular, presented by Willow Creek Clothing & Collectibles, took over the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre this past weekend as families enjoyed everything from wagon rides and a visit with Santa to hot chocolate, popcorn, and fun in the snow.

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Chase the Ace jackpot numbs senior

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Adeline Castellan, second on left accepted her chase the ace winning cheque for $8,403 from Legion Branch No. 39 rep Rick Mallet and Kiwanis Club executive members Harry Harder, Vera Gallant and member Harvey Bodnard on Wednesday. The lucky ace was drawn on Nov. 15 to wrap up this year’s fundraiser for the Legion, Kiwanis and the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Lloydminster senior Adeline Castellan is slowly recovering from the shock of winning this year’s chase the ace jackpot of $8,403. “I am still numb,” she said a week after cutting the winning ace of spades from the deck at at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39. “When I heard my name drawn I was just stunned; I couldn’t move.” Castellan spoke

coherently about her plans for the money, however following a cheque presentation photo last Wednesday at Legion. “Pay bills, Christmas and hopefully there is something to go on my trip,” she said in rapid order. Chase the ace is a fundraiser for the Legion, the Kiwanis Club and Lloydminster Region Health Foundation that ended early on Nov. 15 due to a lack of volunteers. “We only had six

weeks left on this licence so we are letting it go for the end of the year,” said Rick Mallet, Legion padre, who explained how Castellan won the loot. “We had 20 cards left and she cut the ace, so she won the jackpot. I was very happy for her and she said she just got her tax bill, so boy it will come in handy,” he said. Mallet joined Kiwanis members Harry Harder, Vera Gallant and Harvey Bodnard in the pre-

sentation to Castellan, who says she has been lucky once before. “I won a motorbike at the Turtleford Fair about eight years ago,” she said. Castellan has family members in Lloydminster to help her celebrate her good fortune. She also revealed this was the first year she’s bought tickets for the game and didn’t get into it until August. Players buy a ticket for $5 and if their name is drawn they get to cut the deck and automatically win 20 per cent of the money raised. In addition, 50 per cent goes to charity and the pot grows by 30 per cent until the ace of spades is drawn. Mallet recalled the first year they ran chase the ace there were 23 cards in t he deck on the final draw and the Legion was packed. “We had to keep drawing until it was won—It went to the very last card,” he said. “The lady who got the draw didn’t have to turn the card, the ace was the only card left!” Mallet says he is not sure they will run it next year with the lack of volunteers. “The Health Foundation dropped out at the beginning of the year

because they couldn’t find anyone to work it;

we had the same problem,” he said.

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EDITOR Taylor Weaver

If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. I’m pretty sure I’ve written something on this topic before, but here we go again ... I truly love my job. There, I said it. I think one of the reasons I feel so passionate about the subject is because I feel like I get a lot out of this line of work, i.e. meeting new people on a semi-regular basis. If you’ve met me you probably know I like to talk ... a lot ... about anything, and when I have the chance to get out and about, meet new people, and potentially tell their story, I find it very rewarding and educational. Since reporter Jessica Dempsey took a job in Cranbrook, B.C. at the beginning of October the

three-man wrecking crew that makes up our editorial team has been absolutely killing it on the keyboard to bring you, the reader, local and relevant content week after week. Yes of course we miss Jessica (but who doesn’t love Geoff, right?!), but I’ve been having a blast assuming the more active reporter role and not living behind a computer screen all day. So thank you to those I’ve had the chance to have a conversation with or interview lately, you lovely people are why I do what I do! Last week I got a call from a gentleman from Saskatoon who was in Lloyd on business and had a cool story idea for me, so naturally I obliged. This guy is the founder of a community-based health and wellness company and while in town decided to host a free self defense class for women and youth.

He served in the Canadian Armed Forces for a number of years and spent 25 years as a member of the Saskatoon Police Service. What I thought was great about his business model was how much he cares about community and giving back and keeping everyone safe (something that has been engrained in his heart and mind after so many years in the military and law enforcement). There’s a lot more to this story, but I guess you’re going to have to wait until next week to find out the rest (talk about a cliffhanger). The point is, yes this job can be stressful, and generally the rule of thumb with the media is the only feedback you get is of the negative variety (but when positive feedback comes your way you feel like you just won the lottery), so thank you for picking up the paper and see you all next week.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Leafs get me for a buck STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

It pays to be a Leafs fan as I recently discovered in a letter from a rural reader that came with a taped Loonie commemorating the team’s centennial. He wrote: “Thought you might like this coin, the Roughriders are gone but the Maple Leafs are holding their own so far.” If this trends catches on, I might be able to retire before Lotto 6/49 kicks in. That’s why I am writing about it hoping to cash in big time with a profitable chain letter of sorts. Imagine how much loot I could rake in if I were writing about the Oilers. I am forwarding a photo of

the letter and coin to Leafs management as proof I am a professional grade 69 year-old player who can be signed for a buck. I hope they consider it a contract so I can live the dream while solving their salary cap issues. Imagine this play-by-play as I do: “Marner has the puck, it’s over to Lee. He shoots, he sc o res ag ain —his f if t h goal of of the shift. Folks, this is a performance for the ages by the aged! So why am I still playing shinny with a cracked wooden stick from Canadian Tire? That’s why I need more fans like the nice chap who mailed in a buck—help me make it to the bigs. This letter could be the

inspiration for a GoFundMe for one measly shift with the Leafs. I could be the next George Plimpton (Google him) who was famous for his participatory journalism which included competing in professional sporting events. The gutsy dude got to play goalie for the Bruins in a preseason game. I would be out of my league too, but I could write a book about it like he did and retire in Florida. And all this from the first dollar sent in by a reader. Money makes money, so feel free to send it in but please, no Canadian Tire money. That will just get me another wooden stick and more broken dreams.

Through the reader’s lens Sharon Crush Submitted to the Meridian Source If you would like to see your photographs here, please email them to taylor@meridiansource.ca.

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

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EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, noncompetitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people.

DEC. 19 – FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION CLINIC

FREE Public Education Presentations by Community Legal Clinic, 4419-52 Avenue, Lloydminster on December 19, February 21, April 18, June 20, September 19 and November 21, 2019. Call 1-587-789-0727 for eligibility and bookings. Watc h o u r Fa c e bo o k page for more details.

EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact AnnDee at 780-8710513. EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Education Classes is ready! Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and then follows up with Diabetes 102 (people on diabetes pills) or Diabete s 103 (p e o p le on insulin). All classes are scheduled on a Tuesday morning from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Please contact Nancy Johnston at 306-820-6096 or Helen Rogers at 306-820-6291 to pre-register. EVERY TUESDAY — SENIORS MEET The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society meets at the Legacy Centre from noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $8. Please

JAN. 9 – FUN WITH NUMBERS

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reserve before Tuesday morning at 780875-4584. Everyone welcome. EVERY TUESDAY – DIABETES CLINICS The new schedule is out for Diabetes Education Classes with Saskatchewan Health Authority. Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and follows up with Diabetes 102 and 103. All classes are scheduled on a Tuesday morning from 8:15 a.m. until noon. To register call Janis at 306-820-4887. EVERY WEDNESDAY — CRAFTERNOON Join Midwest Family Connections at the lower level of

Prairie North Plaza and bring your budding artist to explore and create with materials in the craft centre. EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat) We’re on Facebook. DEC. 1-2 – HILLMOND CRAFT & TRADESHOW The Hillmond Craft and Tradeshow is taking place at the Hillmon Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 2. There

will be a concession on site and everything is cash only (there is no ATM on site). Admission is $2 or an SPCA donation or donation to the food bank. DEC. 2 – FREE SKATE With the realization that the upcoming holiday season can be a stressful time for families, Direct Energy & Direct Energy Regulated Services is hosting a free family-fun skate for Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the entire Lloydminster community at Russ Robertson Arena this Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

DEC. 8 – CRIB TOURNEY

The Paradise Hill Senior Crib Tournament is being held on Dec. 8 and start time is 11 a.m., 10 a.m. Lloyd time at the curling rink.No partners needed. Crib is $10, lunch $10 with prize money and 350 guaranteed payout 50/50. Loonie pot prize for 24, 28 and 29 hands. For more info call Karrie at 306-344-7372.

DEC. 15 – CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE

There will be a Christmas Bake Sale at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5120 - 54A St, on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Peroghies, Cabbage Rolls, Baked Goods. Hot Lunch Available.

Lloydminster Learning Council will be offering Fun With Numbers, Jan 9 - Feb 13, 2019, Families come together once a week for 6 weeks. A program for parents/caregivers of children (4-6 years) which uses stories, games and rhymes to develop numeracy skills in a fun and meaningful way. Free Call 780875-5763 to register for classes.

JAN. 17 – FREE LEGAL CLINIC

FREE Legal Advice Clinics by Community Legal Clinic, 441952 Avenue, Lloydminster, January 17, March 21, May 16, July 18, August 15, October 17 and December 19, 2019. Call 1-587-789-0727 for eligibility and bookings. Watc h o u r Fa c e bo o k page for more details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Canadian Blood Services require a volunteer organization to sponsor their visits to Lloydminster when they come to collect blood. Contact morstana@ telus.net or call 780871-2220.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Kinsmen barking up the right tree

Photo by Taylor Weaver TAYLOR WEAVER

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The smell of pine filled the air as a small army packed the parking lot at Astec Safety with roughly 700 Christmas trees. The small army

came in the form of the Lloydminster Junior A Bobcats and Lloyd minst er Scou t s as they helped the Lloydminster Kinsmen Club set up their annual Christmas Tree sale.

The annual sale acts as a fundraiser for the club and all funds go back into supporting the community. Trees up to 8 feet tall are $65, 8-10 foot tall trees are $100, a n d o v e r 10 f o o t t a l l

trees are $130. The tree lot is open u n t i l 9 p .m . M o n d a y to Saturday and closes at 6 p.m. on Sundays. Payments can be made with cash, debit, MasterCard or Visa.

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COBS Bread to rise in Lloyd GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Lloydminster is expected to be home to the 112th or 113th COBS Bread franchise depending on construction time frames. The Lloydminster bakery is in a tight race with a franchise in Surrey, B.C. to see which opens first in 2019. The outlet will be located in Unit 2037803 44th Street in Brentwood Commons. “Construction hasn’t

started yet so it’s a little bit to be determined, but it’s looking like construction will start in early December,” said Yvonne Young, COBS Bread marketing and communications advisor. “We would be looking at a potential late January opening.” Young says the Lloydminster franchisee is a long time resident of the city who is currently in training and will be formerly introduced to

the community soon along with the COBS business model.

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At the end of the business day all of the bread is donated to local charities.

COBS is a fast growing company that offers a range of fresh baked bread and sweet treats with everything baked on site.

“All of our bread is baked from scratch every morning,” said Young, adding nothing goes to waste. “At the end of the business day all of the bread is donated to local charities.” She says the franchisee will be making lots of connections with local charities for endof-day pick up. COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight, an Australian bakery franchise established in 1980.

Search warrant leads to drug seizure and arrest MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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On Nov. 21 Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section with the assistance of the Lloydminster Detachment executed a search warrant on a residence in the 3000 block of 56 Ave. RCMP officers seized

50 grams of various controlled substances. Jesse Graver, 29, from Lloydminster, and Samantha Burley, 25, from Lloydminster, have been charged with 13 Criminal Code counts including: · Possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking

· Possession of propert y obt ained by t he commission of an offence · Possession of a prohibited weapon · Obstructing a police officer Graver and Burley are scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Dec. 4.

File Photo No further details will be released as this matter is presently before the courts.

Since 2003, the company has donated over $250 million of fresh baked bread and treats to charitable organizations across Canada and the U.S.

“It’s something that we are really proud of and one of the ways we give back and become involved in the community where we operate,” said Young.

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New app to inspire local shopping GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Lloydminster entrepreneur Colin Ringuette is ready to launch his Get in the Loop business app to promote local shopping. He expects to have a minimum of 10 local businesses that he calls partners

signed up to formerly announce the startup. Get in the Loop is an offers platform that connects local businesses to local consumers on a mobile device. It’s free for all users with business partners paying a listing fee of $225 a month with no contract required.

“It’s always a unique offer, event or experience that businesses can post or advertise on the app,” explained Ringuette. “It benefits them to be able to market their company and they can put live offers on our app that they can continuously change whenever they want on specific dates.” Lloydminster’s Crispin Shoes recently promoted a flash sale of 50 per cent off on the app that included the terms and conditions of the deal along with a location map. Ringuette set up an information booth at the Christmas Craft Fair when he had five businesses for the app while pitching for the magic number 10 to roll out a PR campaign. “We will be launching hopefully in a week or two,” he said last week. Ringuette says he has got a lot of interest from downtown busi-

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Lloydminster entrepreneur Colin Ringuette expects to formerly roll out his shop local Get in the Loop business app soon with a minimum of 10 clients to start. He purchased the Lloydminster app franchise that he pitched at the Christmas Craft Fair on Nov. 16.

nesses who are looking to fill a marketing gap created when the Business Improvement District folded. “The way of marketing today is the way Get in the Loop is doing and they are very interested in giving it a shot and supporting local shopping for local people,” said Ringuette. The app can be downloaded for free with a

user email required to sign up. Get in the Loop is currently a side hustle for Ringuette who owns and operates CR Sales & Marketing for oilfield clients. “It’s brand new to Lloydminster, but we started in Kelowna (B.C.) five years ago,” he said. “We just got into six markets in Alberta and

two in Saskatchewan and we already opening up two in Ontario.” Ringuette says an oilpatch friend got him interested in buying the Lloydminster franchise and he just completed two weeks of training. “Businesses can reach out to me and we can sit down and discuss how Get in the Loop can benefit them,” he said.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

All in the family

MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

This was the name of a television show back in the 70s featuring the tensions between two generations of adults living under one roof in a large city. On a weekly basis it

demonstrated how tension could build from the difference in personal values of each age group and how they saw the world. It was in stark contrast to another popu-

lar series of the same decade, The Waltons, which showed the loving interdependence of three generations living together in one home during the Depression in rural Virginia. In my opinion one of the most difficult type of acreages for a Realtor to sell is the one roof home that has two main level quasi-independent living units. If this type of housing was in town it could be likely portrayed as a potential revenue property but out in the country, most owners seek privacy from neighbours, not intimate close quarters. There are lots of folks who dream of living where the stars can be seen and coyotes howl, but realistically it is a small buyer pool at the best of times. Offer a unique design

home and the number of interested people shrinks dramatically. Frankly I commend any family that can share adjacent living quarters under one roof. Too often I have been called in to sell the property after one or the other inhabitant has left; sometimes for health or employment reasons, but mostly because interpersonal relationships have reached the breaking point. Clients state the original reasons for the multi-unit design was reduced construction cost and increased support for activities of daily living; both valid points. Most rural municipal governments will not allow two independent residences in the same yard site on a parcel size less than a quarter section, therefore the

drive to build under one roofline. I’m sure there is a good reason for the zoning bylaw but to me it would make more sense to allow a version of the “garden house” so popular in progressive urban centres. My grandma Jane lived in a small parkmodel mobile home in her daughter’s yard. It gave both parties some breathing space. As kids we could go visit her and be sure to get a cookie, then return to the big house in search of another one! When she could no longer live there, a neighbour relocated the structure for a lake cabin. Of course, most rural municipal councils have no problem with approving a second residence being established in a farm yard

for the hired man and his family. Granted it is not on a 10 acre site, but even so the density of housing is still nowhere close to an urban setting. I think they should re-visit their reasoning for discriminating based on parcel size. It would make for a more prudent investment by the landowner and achieve the desired goals. So, in the spirit of Hollywood perceptions of life as one big happy family all I can say is “Goodnight, John Boy!” Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster. He can be reached at (780) 8082700, through www. vernmcclelland.com or by following the Midwest Group Lloydminster on Facebook.

Coats keep kids warm

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Pictured is Alison Fulkerth, Community Education Coordinator for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division, and, Gary Kulak, Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus Father Dobson Council #3553. Knights of Columbus donated 32 Coats of various sizes, as well as toques, mitts and scarves to the LCSD. A huge thank you to Northern Factory Workwear and their supplier, Marcello at Calikids Apparel, for assisting and partnering with this worthwhile “Coats for Kids” KofC Project.

NB judge to assist Husky spill case GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Husky Energy may have had its fourth and possible final day in Lloydminster provincial court to face provincial and federal charges arising from a pipeline spill in July 2016. Lloydminster Judge Kim Young adjourned the hearing held by a phone conference call on Nov. 22 following an agreement for North Battleford judge Lorna Dyck to host discussions on how to proceed including

a witness and exhibit list. “If it does goes to trial we have a better facility here,” said Dyck who offered to act as a case management judge for a pre-trail discussion. She stressed if the case goes to trial, she won’t be the presiding judge. Dyck will meet in person with provincial Crown prosecutor Matthew Miazga, federal Crown prosecutor Carol Carlson and Husky’s lawyer Brad Gilmore in North Battleford court room 2 on Dec. 18

at 1:30 p.m. The adjournment follows three previous provincial court hearings this year for Husky in March, June and September. “During the period there has been an extensive amount of disclosure,” said Gilmore who welcomed the help of Judge Dyck. Charges were laid against Husky Energy in March after a 19-month joint federal-provincial investigation into the release of 225,000 litres of oil from a ruptured

pipeline near Maidstone. About 90,000 litres leaked into the North Saskatchewan River. Husky Energy and pipeline licence hold Husky Oil Operations Ltd. each faces eight charges under the federal Fisheries Act, and one count each under the federal Migratory Birds Convention Act. Husky Oil Operations Ltd. is also charged with one count under the provincial Environmental Management and Protection Act.

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Mouse Tales

PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

After working for several arduous years in the field of education, I’ve finally earned a few letters behind my name. Unfortunately, they aren’t the sort that prompt a raise in pay, or elicit respect from peers or faculty members. No, these letters actually spell out a rather unpleasant word. KILLER! It all started Saturday when our three cats settled themselves in front of the dishwasher, and maintained a silent surveillance throughout the afternoon. Naturally, I assumed a rodent had foolishly scuttled into our home, and was now lurking, with understandable fear and trembling, beneath this sturdy

kitchen appliance. I baited a trap, set it inside a nearby cupboard (so no cats would be snapped) and forgot about it. In hindsight, I wouldn’t necessarily advise people to “forget about” wayward vermin that invade their living space, but I did. Later that evening, my grandson Kayden, who was over for a visit, my daughter Aliyah, and I, lounged on the sofa watching a movie. Candles flickered moodily on the mantle over the television, the fire crackled and snapped in the next room, and we snuggled under blankets feeling warm and cozy, mesmerized by the height of the action. Suddenly a low growl-

ing, deep in the chest of Nemo the cat, interrupted our involvement in the thickening plot. Aliyah glanced toward the source. “He has a mouse!” she screeched, rearing up from her chair. As you can well imagine, complete pandemonium ensued. Kayden leapt onto the couch and ran back and forth across it hollering, “Can I keep him?” My daughter pranced from the room shrieking, “Don’t kill it.” I raced for some sort of weapon groaning, “Holy crap.” Nemo hissed between teeth clenched tightly round a squirming mouse, “He’s mine you fools.” And last but not least, the mouse squeaked, “Somebody listen to that girl!” With all the hollering and fuss, Nemo lost his bravado, his jaw went

File Photo slack, and he dropped the mouse with a little thud to the carpeting. Picking itself up, the sodden rodent scampered dizzily across to the next cat in line who snatched him up and hunkered on the floor amid fresh yelling from the sofa and the dining room respectively. “I could keep him in a cage,” and “Please let him live,” rang in my

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ears as I charged into the room brandishing a broom. “EEK,” I squealed in alarm, as the mouse was spittled onto the floor once again, but as it scurried off I pulled myself together, briskly bonked it on the head with the dustpan, swept it up and carried it outside. “YOU KILLED IT!” my girl shouted in shock and revulsion. Then, pointing a trembling finger, she pronounced dramatically, “Never again shall I set foot in this room where innocent blood was shed!”

“Cut the theatrics,” I answered irritably, setting my instruments of death back in the closet. “What was I supposed to do? Fix him a light snack and offer him a lift into town? Blow-dry his fur and introduce him to a few friends over drinks? Buy him a condo in the city? He’s a bloody mouse! In any event, the evening was over. Kayden trailed off to bed bemoaning his lost chance at a pet, Aliyah marched to her room in stiff disapproval, and I sit here alone – a coldblooded killer.

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Sports

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The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Barons captured the Alberta Football Tier II championship this past weekend.

Barons win Football Alberta Tier II championship JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Barons are Football Alberta Tier II champions. The Barons battled back from a 7-1 first half deficit to beat the Okotoks Holy Trinity Academy Knights 22-7 in the Alberta Bowl final at Fort McMurray’s SMS Equipment Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Nathan Zacharias got the Barons back into the game with an early second half touchdown, while his fellow

running back Matthew Morin recorded the final two scores to put the Knights away. “We’re mostly a passing team and, I guess, they were studying more of our passing game than our running game,” said Zacharias. “Our backup plan was the run game and our run game never fails us in the second half.” Barons halfback Garret Hatchard said they were ready for whatever was thrown at them, but the Knights still presented a problem in the opening two quarters. He said their

opponents wore the defence down in the first half and used a good drive to get into the end zone. “In the second half, we came out really strong,” said Hatchard. “We just stuffed them the rest of the game.” The Barons travelled to Fort McMurray the day before the championship, noted Hatchard, which allowed them to get a good night’s sleep and participate in an indoor practice the morning of the finals. He added they took a quick run through special teams,

went through their offence and defence and made sure everyone was on the same page in the pre-game session. “It was just another game, but at the same time I was pretty excited,” he said. “I knew what was at stake and I was ready to deliver for my team. We all came out and did a good job.” The Barons weren’t alone on t he road . A fan bus filled with parents and friends followed the boys down to Fort McMurray to cheer them on against the Knights.

Zacharias said the screams flowing out of the stands gave the boys that extra bit of motivation to bring home the banner. Hatchard added that capturing a provincial title is the biggest achievement a high school football team can accomplish and he’s proud to know that they answered the bell with their best game. “It really gives our seniors more opportunities because I feel we had the best class of seniors that the Comp has ever seen,” said Zacharias. “It will get,

hopefully, more of our seniors notice so we can continue playing football. For me, it’s great knowing that we ended the year off as we wanted with a perfect season. There is no better way to end it.” Alberta Bowl notes: The Holy Rosary High School Raiders brought home a silver medal from the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association Tier III finals in Fort McMurray this past weekend. The Raiders fell 25-8 to the Cochrane High School Cobras early Saturday afternoon.

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Bobcats right wing Chase Stephenson looks for a teammate in front of the Pontiacs net.

Bobcats stymied by Pontiacs goaltender JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Tired legs, a power play in a funk and a hot opposition goaltender led the Lloydminster Bobcats to a second half loss against the rival Bonnyville Pontiacs. The Pontiacs (21-5-2) killed seven power play opportunities against and their goalie Easton Hesse stopped 32 shots in a 4-1 win versus the Bobcats (6-19-1) at the Centennial Civic Centre on Saturday night. A lack of discipline also caused the home side’s coaches fits during the game considering they only had 10 forwards to roll with at the start and essen-

tially played with nine through the calls. “It’s a matter of these guys learning the commitment and the discipline of what it takes to be an everyday hockey player and being an everyday person,” said Bobcats head coach and general manager Nigel Dube. “I thought our effort tonight was very good, but it’s just a matter of those one or two mistakes they capitalized on. We need to find a way when we have that opportunity at the other end to put it into the back of the net.” Dube, who took over the head coaching and general manager duties on Nov. 12, said they’ve

focused on team building activities such as going for a swimming session, heading over to Axe Rising and helping out in the community by unloading Christmas trees for the Kinsmen during their first full week together. He said practice has taken the same line of working together and implementing small changes to get where they need to go. “They’re good kids and they’re committed to buying in to what

we’re doing here,” he said. “It’s just going to take some time to make that happen.” Pontiacs bench boss and general manager Rick Swan said Dube is a coach who is all about accountability and making sure his athletes play the right way. He said the Bobcats worked hard and competed with a sense of structure on the ice, but their penalty kill was real good and the strong play by Hesse helped

them turn the tide. “Our goaltender had to play really well,” said Swan. “Otherwise, it could have been a different result. Those are positives for those guys as they’re playing the Brooks Bandits and the Bonnyville Pontiacs and the other teams that come in here and the teams have to walk away knowing they had to earn two points. That’s what we did tonight.” Dube said they’ll try to fix the correct-

ables before the Calgary Canucks (4-22-1) pay them a visit during Teddy Bear Toss night on Saturday. He said the focus is simply to keep growing with what they’ve started on and off the ice. “The players will have the opportunity to see it in video, team video and one-on-one video, as well as (during) one-on-one meetings,” said Dube. “It’s just each day to take a step forward in the right direction.”

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Lakeland College Rustlers conquer invading Vikings

JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Losing doesn’t sit well with the Lakeland College Rustlers women’s volleyball team. “I think it sparked a flame in us,” said Rustlers setter Rae Sigurdson, about the squad’s three-set loss to The King’s University Eagles (11-1) on Nov. 17 . “ We d o n’t l i ke t o lose and we don’t like to be exploited the way we were last weekend. So, we spent the whole week in practice discussing the ways that we can be exploited and the ways that we can counter that within a game.” The University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings (7-5) drew the short straw among the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference North Division teams resulting in a weekend road trip to Lakeland College for a pair of tilts against Lloydminster’s redemption seekers. The Rustlers (11-1) won

the Friday evening contest 25-11, 25-17, 25-16 and the Saturday night rematch 25-13, 25-20, 13-25, 25-19. “We’re an old veteran team and we’ve done our fair share of losing,” said Austin Dyer, head coach of the Rustlers. “We haven’t lost a lot in the last couple of years, but going through the beginning years we know what it feels like to lose and what you need to do to prepare after a loss.” Sigurdson said they have a lot of depth this season in addition to their veteran savvy. She said the second side girls are pushing the starters in practice and everyone is working toward the same goal of being the best team at the end of the week. Dyer noted the players have exceeded his expectations through the first half of the season. He added they’re all about building each weekend, continuing to work and getting better.

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Lakeland College Rustlers athletes, from left, Brooklyn Boehm, Ahnika Kuse and Bailee Weiler set up for an attack.

“If we go for lulls where we’re not interested in training or

working hard or getting better, that’s where we’re going to get our-

selves in trouble,” said Dyer. “So, as long as we can just keep doing

things the right way we should have the results that we’re looking for.”

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All kids should give the practise of martial arts a try SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

Here’s a cheer and hearty endorsement for kids who take up the sport of martial arts. You’re asking me,

dear readers, that you don’t know which discipline your children should follow. Well, I don’t either, but the common good that runs through karate, kung fu, taekwondo, kickboxing

and judo is the ability for its students to gain benefits in fitness, self discipline, respect and confidence. Martial arts is an ancient training method of striving for harmony between

Stingrays Back In Action The Border City Stingrays synchronized swimming club participated in the Weyburn Synchro Stars and Synchro Saskatchewan hosted Whole Athlete Development Camp at the Humboldt Aquatic Centre on Sunday. The girls enjoyed sessions on PoundFit, cheerleading, art therapy, flexibility and water skills. Stingrays’ Jaiva Bajema and Haley Wickham-Cross also captured some hardware at the Marnie Eistetter Figures Meet that was held in Humboldt the previous day. Bajema took first place in the aged 13-15 figures competition, while Wickham-Cross finished second in the aged 16-20 figures event. Submitted

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the mind and body, while also learning elements of effective self defence. To succeed in any of the disciplines requires dedication and sacrifice. Teachers of martial arts, including Lloydminster Judo Club’s Dean McGarry, Eliza Ma with the Art of Taekwondo and Kung Fu Club and Lloydminster Karate Club/Japan Karate Centre sensei Joshua Matthews, among others, want to help our children attain physical, emotional and psychological strength. They’re not here to hit kids with sticks in an attempt to teach them some manners, but they are an invaluable resource toward letting children know that they must work

hard to achieve their goals. As Ma once pointed out to me, a child may not understand why they should put in so much training at the beginning of the fall session in September. But, they do get it when they medal at a major tournament at the end of the spring session in May. Martial arts will teach children balance, self-control, personal safety, responsibility and focus as well as help them stay in shape. Kids training in martial arts are taught how to manage bullies without the use of violence. My parents enrolled me in taekwondo lessons when I was a child. I loved it.

I only made it up a couple of belts before a part-time job and increased time just generally hanging out with friends took me out of the sport. But, I regret leaving it to this day. The act of bowing in respect to your opponent before sparring and the satisfaction at scoring a point on him or her even though the match may be lost are memories I’ll always cherish. When covering martial arts events for the paper now, I get to witness the discipline and pride that this city’s children put into their training and competition. I’m amazed and heartened by their accomplishments.

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Rustler from Down Under makes his college debut JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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It took about three or four minutes for Lakeland College’s latest Australian standout to make a difference for the Rustlers. Ryan van Oosterwijck, a 20-year-old outside hitter from Melbourne, crushed a ball into an opposing blocker before watching it fall to the floor just past the sideline for the 3-2 Rustlers lead. van Oosterwijck played and excelled in all three sets of the Rustlers 24-26, 16-25, 21-25 loss to the University of AlbertaAugustana Vikings (7-5) at the Lakeland College gym on Friday night despite the game being his first as a postsecondary athlete. “Ryan typically is a red shirt player for us, but tonight with an injury he decided he would step up for the team and I thought he played tremendous,” said Rustlers head coach Taylor

Dyer. “There was a ton of positives on his end and he was awarded the player of the game for that. I couldn’t have been happier with the way he performed for us. We just need a better performance out of everybody.” Dyer said the Vikings have two veteran middles who do a great job at th e n et, so it’ s on his team to find a way to get past them and

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Every training (session) is hard, it’s emotional, it’s physical and it’s really competitive

score. He said they didn’t put pressure on the Vikings defence and were out of system most of the match making it a pretty tough go to be successful. The loss marked the Rustlers (7-5) fourth in five games. But, that

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Rustlers rookie outside hitter Ryan van Oosterwijck took home player of the game honours thanks to a solid showing during his team’s three-set loss to the Vikings on Friday night.

line could be a bit misleading considering one of those defeats came in a five-set battle against the nationalranked Keyano College Huskies, while this past contest was played with

a couple of regulars nursing injuries. “We’re making strides and doing really well,” said van Oosterwijck, who last played under the guidance of coach Luke Campbell at the Greater Melbourne Volleyball Academy (GMVA). “Every training (session) is hard, it’s emotional, it’s physical and it’s really competitive. But, the level from when we started

to where we are now is just insane how much better we are. So, I think it’s a good sign for the future because we can only get better.” van Oosterwijck said it was pretty nerve wracking stepping onto the court for his first college game. He said volleyball has been a part of his life since he took up the sport in Grade 7 with the dream of playing postsecondary following in short order.

Campbell got him in touch with a few overseas coaches, noted van Oosterwijck, and the offer from Dyer proved to be something he couldn’t refuse. He said everything is dayto-day right now, but the guys on the team, including captain and fellow Aussie Matt Peck, have made the transition to Canada and the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference a smooth one. “I just want to make the guys better and improve my level overall,” he said. “Hopefully, we can make playoffs as well. I’m really hoping we can make a push and do really well this year.” Dyer said they look at anyone who can make a difference and their newest Australian fit that bill. He said the feeling is van Oosterwijck will be a major factor for the Rustlers in the future. “We’re excited to have him here and already he’s gelling really well with the guys,” said Dyer. “He’s contributed a lot in training and then tonight he was able to contribute in a league match. So, it’s a pretty exciting night for him with, hopefully, a lot more to come.”

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Agriculture

Grading for green: Two limes don’t make a green JAY WHETTER

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Growers with highgreen canola will want to know how ‘distinctly green’ seeds influence their grade. The Canadian Grain Commission’s Official Grain Grading Guide says:

• No.1 canola may contain up to 2 per cent distinctly green seeds and a maximum of 5 per cent damaged seed (including green). • The allowable limit for No.2 is 6 per cent distinctly green and 12

per cent total damaged seed. • The allowable limit for No.3 is 20 per cent distinctly green and 25 per cent total damaged seed. • Anything above that is sample. What is ‘Distinctly

green’ (DGR)? The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has a colour guide for elevator graders to follow so everyone is on the same page. Distinctly green (DGR) is a dark green throughout the whole seed. You might think of it as ‘John Deere’ green. As the Grain Grading Guide says, “distinctly green tolerances are applied to crushed seeds which are a distinct green throughout.” Light green or greenish-yellow seeds – sometimes called ‘limes’ – are not distinctly green and are not included in the green total. Graders can’t use rules like “two limes make one distinctly green”. If the average count

from a few 100-seed crush strips is two distinctly greens and 10 limes, the sample has 2 per cent distinctly green. Period. If a lot of seeds are lime coloured, this can factor into the overall evaluation of colour. If the overall sample does not have the “good natural colour” required for No.1, it could be dropped to a No.2. What is ‘Damaged seed’ (DMG)? The CGC definition says damaged seed includes canola seeds that are: distinctly shrunken or shriveled; badly discoloured from mould; completely and densely covered with rime; excessively weathered, sprouted, tan coloured, distinctly green, heated,

insect damaged or otherwise damaged. Damage is severe and obvious. ‘Limes’ are not considered damaged. Want to dispute a grade? Growers with concerns about the canola grade they have received can get a second opinion from the CGC through ‘Subject to Inspectors Grade and Dockage’. Growers should ask for this at the time of delivery. The elevator will send in a sample on the producer’s behalf and both producer and elevator will receive a copy of the grade certificate, which is binding. Growers with downgraded canola may want to shop it around to a variety of buyers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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Helping innovative companies in Sask grow and compete

he world economy is rapidly changing. Innovations in artificial intelligence, clean technology, advanced agriculture and manufacturing, among others, are redefining the nature of global competitiveness. Yesterday the Honourable James Gordon Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains,

“

Many middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow are created within strong innovation and competitiveness ecosystems

Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification

Canada, announced more than $3.3 million, through the Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative, to help Vendasta Technologies Inc. get their products to new international markets. Through this project, Vendasta expects to add 18 highly qualified personnel and 12 other jobs to the workforce. “The Government of Canada is working hard to help Saskatchewan entrepreneurs turn their ideas into thriving businesses

Trading for green FROM PAGE 28

The price discount for lower grades can vary location to location and week to week, depending on the specific downgrading factors and costs for additional handling, blend-

ing or processing to meet their customers’ tolerances. The CGC website at grainscanada.gc.ca has the Official Grain Grading Guide and more information on ‘Subject to Inspectors Grade

and Dockage’. –Jay Whetter is communications manager with the Canola Council of Canada and editor of canolawatch.org. Email him at whetterj@ canolacouncil.org.

and create good middle class jobs. Through this investment, we are helping to propel innovative entrepreneurs and businesses in from start-ups into global success,” said The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada. In Canada’s growing market for technology developers, Western Canada has the poten-

tial to help Canadian innovators grow and posit ion the country as a gl o bal c e ntre o f excellence by leveraging regional strengths. “Many middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow are created within strong innovation and competitiveness ecosystems,” said The Honourable James Gordon Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre. “By making the

smart and responsible investments, the Government of Canada is positioning Saskatchewan to generate meaningful business investments, and high-quality jobs, across all sectors of the economy.” To seize such opportunities for economic growth, the federal government and industry are working hard to help western Canadian entrepreneurs overcome the challenges of bringing game-changing innovation to market.

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Careers

How to take the next step in your career W

hen it comes to accessing career advice, it can be really challenging to know where to turn. A recent survey of Canadians aged 18 to 24 indicated that advice from professionals in their desired field was the most valuable for navigating a career path. Whether you’re just entering the job market or looking to explore a new career path, it can be tough, here are some tips to get you started. Look for networking opportunities If you’ve already found your field, seek out events related to the industry and get involved. Contact event organizers to see if they’re looking for volunteers. Volunteering offers real-life experience in

the sector, as well as the opportunity to connect with other attendees.

Access mentorship In addition to attending events, consider networking and mentorship programs. For example, Ten Thousand Coffees and RBC are working together to increase access to alumni networking and mentoring for students at seven post-secondary institutions across Canada. If you’re a student, ask about this or any other networking programs at your student office.

Lean on your friends Ask around to see if any of your friends have relatives, acquaintances or former colleagues who work in your desired field. Ask them to connect you and take that person out for

File Photo a coffee to learn more about the industry. People are often keen to offer insight to those interested in their work, and they understand the value it provides. Don’t waste an opportunity, prepare questions in advance So you’ve been

accepted as a volunteer for a conference or have set up a coffee with your friend’s aunt – what now? Your next step is preparation. Do your research to learn more about the people with whom you could be speaking and prepare a list of questions so you feel comfortable having the conversation.

Say thank you and keep connected After meeting someone be sure to send a follow-up thank-you note. Showing appreciation for the time they spent will go a long way towards strengthening your relationship. Connecting on LinkedIn is also a great way to keep

lines of communication open. Getting started on your career path is an exciting time full of possibilities – ensure you make the most of it and make good connections. You never know where your next job opportunity will come from. Find more information at rbcupskill.ca.

Thinking about a career change? Start with these tips Did you know the average person will change careers five to seven times during their life? Career changes are daunting, but taking steps towards finding your dream job can be very rewarding. Here are some tips to get you started. Make time for introspection Some key questions to ask yourself when considering a move include: Why do I want to change careers? What do and don’t I enjoy about my current career? What are the different types of jobs available where I live/ want to live? What are the skills I’ve developed that can be transferred to new opportunities? Answering these questions requires selfreflection and looking at the world around us. Record your answers.

Seeing them in black and white/on paper will help you absorb and process your thoughts and may make your next step clear. Network, network, network Exploring your options can help to uncover surprising jobs. Connect with your friends to get a sense of the work they do and see if it interests you. Ask those same friends if they have connections you can speak with about their careers. Networking can help you learn more about the roles that exist. Know your skills When looking to change career paths, it’s important to rely on skills acquired from past roles if direct experience in the new field is lacking. To do this, look for online resources that can help you prepare for a change. For

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Obituaries & Memoriams

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CHARLES “CHARLIE” LOUIS GERVAIS

APRIL 21, 1945 – NOVEMBER 27, 2016 This month now comes with deep regret, It brings back the day we cannot forget. In our hearts you will always stay, Missed and remembered day by day No verse, no flowers, no tears can say, How much we miss you every day. You left us suddenly But memories of you will never die, It’s hard to believe 2 years have gone by. Lovingly remembered by, Elaine Richard & Nicky Charlene & Blaine Stu & Maleisha All the grandchildren & great grandchildren

What is lovely never dies, but passes into other loveliness.

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HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 19 You’ll be faced with some fairly tough choices and you might change your plans multiple times. Some patience will be required for things to fall into place and for you to finally know what direction to take.

AQUARIUS

January 20 – February 18 It isn’t always easy to strike a balance in managing the different domains of your life. A few small adjustments at home will allow you to get there. You’ll need some extra sleep to keep your immune system from weakening.

PISCES

February 19 – March 20 The long-awaited inspiration you needed to develop your own business will come. You’ll discover some ambitious new professional goals that will bring out the best in you. You’ll meet some people you’ll be glad to associate with.

ARIES

March 21– April 19 You’ll distinguish yourself in front of a large crowd of people. You’ll have a streak of success — all of it well deserved. You’ll receive a mark of recognition or some kind of nomination and will get applause.

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20 A big household cleaning is in order. Uncluttering your living space will unclutter your mind too. A moment will arise in which you will absolutely have to speak up.

GEMINI

May 21 – June 21 You might receive some criticism, or you might have to deal with people who will be intentionally vague with you. You can expect a bunch of emotions to surface, but with patience and diplomacy, you’ll come out on top.

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CANCER

June 22 – July 22 You’ll be offered a fairly large sum of money through an insurance claim or an inheritance. You’ll have to show tact and diplomacy amidst a situation in which all sides risk becoming a bit impatient.

LEO July 23 – August 22 You’ll have a surplus of energy that you’ll need to teach yourself to effectively channel. Try to do a bit of physical activity; otherwise your mood will suffer. You’ll need to unwind at some point this week.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22 You’ll have trouble getting to sleep because you’ll have many ideas running through your mind. You’ll be inspired by the thought of setting out on a new career path, and opportunities to forge ahead will present themselves.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22 You’ll find yourself at the centre of a large crowd or an event that will bring together a good number of people. Although this will be useful for you professionally and financially, these people will be demanding and sometimes exhausting.

SCORPIO

October 23 – November 21 At this time of year, a number of businesses make big changes. Despite worries and anxieties, you’ll turn the situation to your advantage. You’ll climb higher, while some of your co-workers risk suspensions.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 – December 21 The idea of setting out on a major trip on a whim will stimulate your imagination. It’s possible that you’ll have to take care of some urgent work on your house. You’ll have a fairly large sum of money at your disposal.

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