Meridian Source - Oct. 10, 2019

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Lodge pitches expansion GEOFF LEE

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A growing waiting list for seniors housing is motivating Pioneer Lodge to seek to expand medical services for lodge residents and explore building a life-lease condo.

Lodge administrator, Joy Bell, says both projects fit the board’s vision for an ageing-inplace community where people could join Pioneer as totally self-sufficient seniors.

“As needs increase, it may mean a change in room, but their needs could be met all under the same roof,” said Bell.

Bell is actively looking into extending care services, now provided by the Saskatchewan Health Authority on a scheduled basis, to an in-house service at Pioneer Lodge.

“Our issues arise as soon as our residents start developing needs that can’t be scheduled,” said Bell.

Pioneer Lodge is

a Level 2 independent living residence for 132 seniors who rely on Home Care for additional services to the basic hospitality services the Lodge provides.

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As needs increase, it may mean a change in room, but their needs could be met all under the same roof.

“If you have someone who may need an unscheduled bath, Home Care can’t do that because they have to meet so many needs,” said Bell.

Home Care helps people that need acute, palliative, and supportive care to stay independent at home.

Bell says their workers can’t come at a moment’s notice due to their heavy client load scheduled in the community.

Pioneer House, an

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Joy Bell Pioneer Lodge administrator, second from the left, spoke about expansion plans in partnership with the Knights of Columbus at this week’s meeting of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Senior Care Society. The concept calls for a multilevel life lease condo. It would be built on the site of the wings of Pioneer Lodge that would be demolished. The lodge is also seeking to expand care services.

assisted living Level 4 facility for 44 seniors on the other hand, has a full-service 24/7 care team of licensed practical nurses and health care aides led by a registered nurse.

“Pioneer is approaching the Alberta government and asking them

to expand our contract (shared services agreement) so that we not only meet those needs for Pioneer House, but we also do it for Pioneer Lodge,” explained Bell.

“Right now, the Alberta government funds our local Home

Care to come in and put those supports in at Pioneer Lodge.

“We would like them to give us that contract.”

Bell says the contract would come with a funding model that they could use to expand their care team.

She says the current system has worked well for years, but with such long waiting lists for care facilities, their only other alternative is to start demanding people take their loved ones away from this area.

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Summit bridges culture gap GEOFF LEE

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A lot of handshakes took place at this year’s Economic Partnership Summit as expected.

The annual event, led by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce, brings together businesses, leaders and Indigenous people, primarily in Treaty 6 Territory to build partnerships.

“Every year it seems to be growing,” said chamber president Corrine Kelly-Hyde at the start of the seventh summit on Oct. 3.

“Year over year we’ve had success connecting the Indigenous population with non-indigenous industry and businesses and individuals.”

The agenda included Business Connections that summit chair Milton Tootoosis, a councillor with Poundmaker Cree Nation, called a ‘match-making expo’ for delegates.

“These are short 15-minute meetings where you can learn about each other’s businesses and hopefully a business connection can be made,” Tootoosis said.

“First and foremost are introductions of business leaders, First Nation leaders, there’s Metis leaders—that’s where it starts.”

The most notable deal maker was keynote speaker Jim Boucher, the former Chief of Fort McKay First Nation north of Fort McMurray.

He was also chairman of the Fort McKay Group of Companies for about three decades.

Boucher made a $350 million deal with Suncor Energy to acquire a 34.4 per cent interest in the East Tank Farm to create wealth and opportunity for his

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Milton Tootoosis, councillor at Poundmaker Cree Nation chaired the Economic Partnership at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds on Oct. 3. He touched briefly on business reconciliation.

community.

He was named 2018 Canadian Energy Person of the year.

“A lot of First Nations are engaged in the oil business and I think it’s a good thing because it develops our community economically and deals with social issues,” said Boucher.

“It allows us to build the resource so we can provide opportunities for our people to develop their skills and education programs and develop our community and infrastructure.”

Boucher was eager to share his experience developing effective partnerships with industry and government and developing First Nationowned businesses at the summit.

“I know that we have a hard time gathering a whole slew of different people with different backgrounds so we can finally come to an understanding in terms of what our economic interests are,” he said.

“I think it takes time

to build these types of relationships and we have to be careful we develop good trustful relationships and I think this a really good opportunity for us to do that.”

That was just what Martin Campbell, owner and managing partner of BPC Services Group in Lloydminster, wanted to hear at his first summit.

“What we’re hoping is to establish some contacts for resources for employment to see what people are available that we can bring on,” said Campbell.

BPC is an oilfield related company that provides directional boring services, industrial construction, welding and fabrication mostly for servicing the midstream and upstream market in the oil patch.

“We run an apprentice program for our own employees and are looking to grow with more people— we’re looking for good peo-

ple,” said Campbell.

“We know there are good people here that we are missing out on because we don’t have the proper networking.”

Tootoosis noted there’s been a 50 per cent increase in attendance this year by the corporate community to meet with Indigenous leaders and business leaders.

He noted business reconciliation is one of the calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

He thinks the summit can move things along in terms of action #92 to ensure Aboriginal people have equitable access to jobs, training and education opportunities in the corporate sector.

He says getting people together at the summit is critical at this time.

“The relationship is not as close as it could have been, but I think we’re taking positive strides to close that gap,” he said.

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Casino mall, hotel in play

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The new retail mall next to the Gold Horse C a si n o i n L l oydm in ster is nearing completion with a hotel next

on the horizon.

“We’re expecting to have a soft opening on Oct. 17 just to show some of the community leaders what it is we are trying to do here,”

said Little Pine First Nation Chief Wayne Semaganis.

Little Pine owns the casino land and is responsible for site development.

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It takes a lot of work to get things going.

Sometimes it’s not as fast as we hope, but we keep trying.

“We also have a lot of people who are already interested in leasing space in the mall, so we are going to have to make some decisions pretty soon as who is going to have it,” he added.

Semaganis provided the update along with what he hoped to accomplish at the start of the Economic Partnership Summit 2019, held in Lloydminster

on Oct. 3.

“I hope that we make more friends and find more people that want to work together and show we are all interested in the same thing, which is a nice happy community with an opportunity for everybody,” he said.

The annual summit works to develop Indigenous partnerships with industry opportunities that helped to develop the casino, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority.

“It takes a lot of work to get things going.

Sometimes it’s not as fast as we hope, but we keep trying,” said Semaganis.

Border Tribal Council is the casino landlord and facility developer, including the attached mall and a planned hotel.

“We’ve already put out some tenders for

Geoff Lee Meridian Source Little Pine First Nation Chief Wayne Semaganis spoke to The Source about Gold Horse Casino developments during the Economic Partnership Summit on Oct. 3.

the hotel construction—a hotel, a restau-

rant and a swimming pool,” said Semaganis.

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“Take the afternoon off” Catholic director of education takes over classroom

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Lloydminster Catholic School Division director of education, Nigel McCarthy, was back in the classroom last week at Father Gorman School to give one of their teachers the afternoon off as a ‘thank you’ in honour of World Teachers’ Day. TAYLOR WEAVER

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If you can read, write, and do math, you should thank a teacher.

In light of World Teacher’s Day, which was on Oct. 5, Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD) director of education, Nigel McCarthy, took over a classroom last Friday afternoon to give Father Gorman Grade 6 teacher, Lenora Hobbs, a bit of a break.

Teachers from across the LCSD were invited to share what they love

about teaching to have their name thrown into a draw. The winner of the draw would have McCarthy come into the classroom and substitute for the afternoon.

Hobbs shared her shock and excitement with the Source last Friday during lunch hour before packing it in early for the weekend.

“I was pretty shocked.

I never win anything so I was very surprised,” she said. “I love teaching because I get to build relationships with kids that last beyond

the classroom.

“A few years ago I had some students return and open a time capsule we made (when they were) in Grade 6, so we got to share the memories we had before and relive those moments.”

Hobbs enjoyed a nice long lunch after leaving the school and said her plan was simply to hang out with some people she loves and enjoy her afternoon off.

McCarthy is no stranger to the classroom as he started out his career as a high school

English teacher, and with such a positive, energetic attitude towards education, it wasn’t long before he had the attention of every student in that classroom.

“This is an opportunity for me to just be in touch with kids and just understand what’s going on in the classroom and just to have some fun,” said McCarthy, while also noting the importance of a positive healthy work environment.

“I think we all know that teaching is a long year of work and the pursuit of goals and excellence with kids, but there’s lots of opportunities to have some fun, and that’s what we’re doing here this afternoon. Father Gorman is a family,” he said.

“I’ve taught English, philosophy, but in a career of 25 years you teach a lot of things, and teaching really is the same wherever you go.”

With Hobbs’ class being an “intense French class,” McCarthy was taking students through a series of French riddles which they then had to translate into English.

“Kids get excited when they can follow their own pathways to discovery, and for me, that’s what teaching and learning is,” he said.

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École St. Thomas puts new beat on education TAYLOR WEAVER

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Students at École St. Thomas had the unique opportunity to learn about traditional West African drumming and dance when Malicounda Team Building and Events was in town last on Sept. 26 and 27.

Malicounda’s purpose is to bring community together through communication, personal integrity, team spirit and collaboration through interactive team-building drummer exercises designed for a variety of different audiences.

The organization, based out of Quebec, is the brainchild of artistic director Louise Raymond, and workshops are offered in French, English and Spanish.

Raymond has spent the last 20 years inspiring companies and schools to build community with rhythm, and through Malicounda, she works with people from all walks of

life to help strengthen connection and collaboration, confidence and a sense of community in administrators, employees and students.

“We do presentations

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When you drum it brings everybody more focus, centre and team building, and we learn what all the drums are about. Drums bring concentration and focus.

about rhythm from West Africa with some dance and some songs,” said Raymond.

“I invite everybody to participate and get the teachers to come and join.”

Last Thursday students in grade 5,6,7 took part in workshops to help them better understand other cul-

tures outside of Canada.

One student who thoroughly enjoyed the new learning experience was Grade 7 student Arianna Kirzinger.

“She’s teaching us about a bunch of different ways to play the drums, and there’s also a lot of different little instruments besides the drums. There’s dancing and singing and all of it’s history from Africa,” she said.

“In her presentation, there were pictures f r o m Af r i c a sh o w i ng what the instruments look like there.”

Kirzinger also noted her favourite part of the day was when Raymond picked her and her other two best friends to do a special part during the demonstrations when everyone else was keeping the beat.

Student Ryan Oborwsky explained his favourite part of the experience was learning about the different beats one can play on a drum.

“So we learn about

instruments from around the world and how they play their instruments in their spare time,” he said.

“I’m actually in band and I play the trombone, so in Canada, we have our instruments, and now we’re learning about how they have different kinds of drums and a variety of different instruments.”

This was Raymond’s second time in the Border City after a visit with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

“I start with traditional drumming and explain why they play and the reasons they’re so complex with thousands of different rhythms happening, why they drum, why they dance,” said Raymond.

“When you drum it brings everybody more focus, centre and team building, and we learn what all the drums are about. Drums bring concentration and focus.”

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Pioneering new units FROM PAGE 1

“If someone’s needs get to the point that we can’t meet them here and they start to be unsafe here or their neighbours are unsafe because of them, we have to sit with family and say ‘you’re going to have to take a crisis placement,’” said Bell.

“The last crisis placement we had meant the individual had to go to Viking.”

Bell has reached out to the minister of Alberta Health Services and says AHS is looking to see who the best people to actually pitch the proposal to are.

“This new project we are talking about means a change from the way that this area has done things for many years. It isn’t going to c ome e as il y and it’s going to take lobbying again,” she said.

Bell will also enlist help from the Lloyd-

minster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society once she knows who the government contact will be for the issue.

“This change won’t come easily, but it will be so beneficial to the residents of Pioneer that it’s worth the fight,” said Bell.

Meanwhile, the Pioneer board and Knights of Columbus are on the same page thinking about a life lease condo to meet the demand for housing.

Bell says there are more than 100 names on a waiting list at Pioneer and a waiting period of at least 18 months.

“The Columbus club and the board of Pioneer have had a couple of meetings discussing if this is something we could do together,” said Bell.

She had planned to meet the Knights again on Tuesday to discuss seed money to build a condo.

Bell envisions demolishing 41 units in the 1960 and ‘66 wings of Pioneer Lodge and build a four-storey condo on the site.

The ground floor would have common areas and one floor that would include more large lodge units.

“We would lose 41 units in the demolition and get 61 units back plus a couple of floors of life lease condos,” explained Bell.

Having a life lease condo would help Pioneer avoid having to fundraise after receiving $20 million from the Alberta government and $3 million from local residents in the past 13 years.

“That is as far as that has got to this point.

We don’t have any specifics whatsoever, we’re just still in the very developmental stage of this concept,” said Bell.

“There is a terrible need for senior housing and it will continue to get worse.”

Sharon Crush Submitted to the Meridian Source

Thanks a lot, Sharon for sharing this great photo of fall colours with us! If you would like to see your photos in the Meridian Source please email them to taylor@meridiansource.ca.

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Medieval Feast a blast from the past Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Long live king Kevin Kraft and his queen Kathryn Edwards. The unwashed masses needed to curtsy when passing in front of the royal highness to avoid fines or being put in the stocks. The event held on Oct. 4 was a fundraiser for the Lions club.

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Greeter Bernice McMahon shows Sir Tyler and his escort Lady Corrine where to sit at the Lions club Medieval Feast inside the Centennial Civic Centre castle.

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Stew in a bread bowl with green and deviled eggs was the first of four courses enjoyed by these Medieval dressed ladies-in-waiting for the evening to unfold!

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Letter to the editor ...

I am sick and tired of all this climate change controversy. Children in cities all over the world are marching in the streets protesting climate change. Who organized this?

Who is putting up the money to have this happen? These kids think the world is going to end in 10 years! Where did they get that idea from?

The television media are promoting and sensationalizing this climate change lie.

The climate is not changing.

I am a 74-year-old retired farmer. I have seen a lot of weather. I don’t have a tape measure on an iceberg or glacier somwhere, but I have seen a lot of weather.

The Waseca weather station started recording weather in 1906. The records show every year is different.

We have had killing frost in July. Back in the teens, two farmers from Waseca

mortaged their homesteads to buy a section of land at Lashburn. They seeded it all to oats. It froze in July that year!

There was no crop. The banker took everything. That was before my time. My grandma told me that story.

Back in the 70s, I don’t remember what year, I had a beautiful stand of wheat in my hills. I moved the combine with the straight cut header down there, did the headlands and since it was getting dark I decided to go home. The weather was beautiful and I thought to myself I will come back tomorrow. That night it snowed one foot!!! That was Sept. 28. Here we are 40 years later, same thing, snowed at the end of September.

Climate change!! Bull ompapa.

How dare the media and the schools brainwash our child re n and g rand c h i l d r e n o n

this climate change lie.

How dare the Greta Thunbergs of this world, well fed, with a warm place to live and access to Internet and cell phones give world leader the Evil Roy Slade look.

How dare they!!

Where are our spineless politicians to stand up to this onslaught of fake news?

There is no climate change emergency!

There is no global warming.

There is just weather, doing its thing. There will be new temperature records set as people heat their houses and put on their air conditioning.

Snow will come in the winter and snow will go away in the spring, just like it has done for thousands of year.

Global warming be damned!

Yours truly, Victor Hult Lloydminster Alberta.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Climate change hot air STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Climate change activists like the Extinction Rebellion Edmonton group that blocked all traffic on that city’s Walterdale Bridge on Monday morning to bring attention to the issue are part of the environmental problem.

Their selfish protest simply caused hundreds of vehicles to spew carbon dioxide into the atmosphere with their motors idling for over an hour.

They somehow think they can get government to immediately stop all pollution in the world and while they are at it, get rid of the entire oil and gas industry!

Governments can play a big part in emissions

regulations and taxation and green energy programs, but governments also have to protect people’s jobs and get reelected, so change comes slowly.

When it comes down to reducing pollution at the source, that job rests with each and every one of us to cut our own carbon footprint.

Pointing fingers in protest is counterproductive when it interferes with people’s ability to get to work or take their kids to school.

After watching the political debate on Monday, it’s also clear no political party is going to fight climate change in a meaningful way, leaving it up to each of us to cut our carbon footprint.

The Liberals’ solution is the carbon tax and a net emissions target by 2050 that is so far away,

everyone on earth could be choking by then. The Conservatives don’t want to do anything about climate change either, other than sell technology to others, hoping they will do the job.

The New Democratic Party leader called the leaders of the Conservatives and Liberals, Mr. Denial and Mr. Delay respectfully. I would like to call him Mr. Delusional if he thinks cutting fossil fuel subsidies will cut emissions any better.

The Green Party wants to kill the entire oil and gas industry overnight and wish everyone good luck.

The People’s Party of Canada’s solution is to keep carbon-exhaling immigrants out of the country.

Clearly, the issue has become a carbon shouting match as emissions climb.

My own solution is to save up for a one-way

trip to Mars even though I will be spewing carbon

all the way. Good luck Earthlings!

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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.

EVERY MONDAY — SQUARE DANCING The Lloydminster Chain and Circle Dance Club is hosting square dancing every Monday except on long weekends. The dancing will happen from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Legacy Centre at 5101-46 St. Please use the back or west door. For singles and couples, this is an inexpensive and fun activity in a cooperative, brain active and mildly aerobic environment.

Your first evening is free and no experience is necessary. Call Kendall at 306825-3770 or email Esther at moment101@hotmail.com for more info.

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, non-competitive and no experience is necessary.

Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people.

EVERY FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH There is a Parkinson disease support group every fourth Tuesday of the month at Southridge Community Church from 2-4 p.m. put on by the Parkinson Association of Alberta.

EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-871-0513.

EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Com-

Passport to YLL

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munity Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat) We’re on Facebook.

EVERY THURSDAY – FARMER’S MARKET The Border City Farmer’s Market takes place ever y Thursday at the Servus Sports Centre (5202-12 st.) from 12-6 p.m.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY – LABIS WALKING PROGRAM Brain injury survivors are invited to join the Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) Walking Program on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre. It is free of charge.

For more info please call 306-825-7212.

EVERY SECOND SUNDAY – NORTH BEND HALL MUSIC JAM A North Bend Hall Music Jam is held every second Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. All ages and levels of performers are welcome.

Enjoy dancing on our historic wooden dance floor.

Directions to North Bend Hall are: From Alcurve - 17 kms east on Highway 3 to RR 3262, north four kms.

From the Deer Creek Bridge - eight kms west on Highway 3 to RR 3262, north four kms.

PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION The Border City Aboriginal Head Start program is accepting First Nations, Metis and Inuit children between the ages of three and four years to attend

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

classes four days a week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We offer a structured play themed day full of fun and adventure. Come in for an application at Bay 3, 500948 Ave. Or call 306-8255255 for more information.

OCT. 17 – TEA AND BAKE SALE P i o n e e r Lo d g e F a l l Te a and Bake Sale is being held on Thursday, Oct. 17. Bake sale starts at 1:30 p.m. Tea starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $4. Everyone welcome.

5722-50 Street.

OCT. 20 – CRIB TOURNEY There is a crib tourney being held at 12 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Frenchman Butte Legion Hall. Prize money is determined by a percentage of the crowd and the entry fee is $10 per person. Lunch is available and everyone is welcome.

OCT. 20 –ALCURVE HALL FALL SUPPER Come on out to Alcurve Fall Supper on Oct. 20. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Alcurve Hall, located 26km north of Lloydminster on Highway 17.

OCT. 25 – OKTOBERFEST The Lloydminster German Heritage Society presents Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Stockade Convention Centre. Dance to The Emeralds. Entertainment by the Concordia Alpenrose Dancers. Doors open at 6 p.m., supper from 7 - 8 p.m., dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. late lunch from 10:30 - 11 p.m. Pretzels and much more. Tickets are $45 per person in advance and $50 at the door, or $380 for a corporate table of 8. Tick-

ets available from the Lloydminster Animal Hospital , Cliff Rose, Southside Vet Clinic and society members – Mo 780-875-7171, Chris/Monte – 780-8718455/780-875-0264, Betty 780-870-5568, Martin at 306-821-6666 or Rosemarie 306-825-3177.

OCT. 27 – FALL SUPPER The Marwayne fall supper and ag fair will be held at the community hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Turkey, ham and trimmings. Bar will be open.

Adults $15. Children 6 to 12 are $5.

NOV. 3 – WESECA FALL SUPPER Turkey and all the Trimmings at the Waseca Hall - Nov. 3, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. M.S.T. (time change that weekend) Adults $12.50 Kids 6-12 $6.00 Kids Under 6 Free.

NOV. 3 – FALL SUPPER The Kitscoty United Church Annual Fall Supper is Nov, 3 at Kitscoty Community Hall from 4:30 p.m.

-7 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious turkey supper with all the fixings! Adults $17 ,6-12 years-$8, under 6 free.

NOV. 8 – OLD TIME DANCE SCHEDULE Old Time Dances are being held at the Legacy Centre in Lloydminster starting at 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lunch will be at the end of the dance. Dates for dances include Nov. 8 with music from Leon Ochs, Jan. 10, 2020 featuring music by Memory Lane, Feb. 14, 2020 and Mar. 13, 2020 with music to be announced at a later date.

Enjoy an evening of dancing

and fellowship.

LLOYDMINSTER LEARNING COUNCIL Books for Babies, Program for Moms, Dads and/ or caregivers & babies (newborn to 1 year) 4 weeks Mondays Sept 30-Oct 28 (No class Oct 14). Registration Night for English Language Programs, Monday Sept. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Community Services Building, Workshop Room, 4419 - 52 Ave. Fee: No Charge, Call 780-875-5763 for any questions.

English Language Classes being offered: Beginner, advanced, intermediate, 10 weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 24 - Nov. 28, 7 - 9 p.m., Fee: No Charge, Call 780-8755763 to register.

English Language Classes for Women, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, Sept. 25 Nov. 27, 1 - 3 p.m., Learn day to day conversational English, pronunciation, reading and writing (work, doctor appointments, children’s school), Fee: No Charge, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

Fun With Numbers, Program for Moms, Dads and/ or caregivers & children (4-6 years) 6 weeks - Tuesdays Oct. 8 - Nov. 12 OR Thursdays Jan. 30-Mar. 12, 2020 (No class Feb. 20) 10 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: No charge, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

Technology Series for Seniors, 5 weeks, Wednesdays, Nov. 6 Dec. 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Fee: $125.00, Call 780875-5763 to register.

Microsoft Office Series, 5 weeks, Tuesdays, Nov. 5 Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fee: $125.00, Call 780-875-5763 to register.

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Rotary gets wind of weather

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Terri Lang, an Environment Canada and Climate Change meteorologist from Saskatoon, talked up a storm on weather forecasting and warnings with the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday.

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Whither the weather?

That’s a question best answered by someone like Terri Lang.

Lang is a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada based in Saskatoon who spoke to the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday on forecasting.

She spoke on a day when the daytime high of 19 C was predicted to drop to zero overnight along with snow and high winds.

“Today, I will be talking about how forecasts are made and where are the best places to get the information you need,” said Lang.

She says the drastic change for Lloydminster on Monday was forecasted by a two-person Edmonton office covering our area along with a special weather statement.

“What we are trying to do is teach people to be prepared ahead of time when the warnings come out so when there is bad weather coming, people know what to do,” explained Lang.

“She says fall is a time of extremes when it’s time to winterize your car and house.

“We are kind of going into that season, we are

trying to get people to remember, heavy snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle all that kind of stuff heading into the season,” said Lang.

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Today, I will be talking about how forecasts are made and where are the best places to get the information you need.

She says her ice scraper is ready.

Weather warnings are available from numerous sources such as the Weather Network, AlertReady and other Smartphone apps.

Lang says there was a record number of warnings issued this summer in our area, including a couple of tornadoes north of Meadow Lake early in the season.

“It kind of kicked off a very busy season,” she said.

Environment Canada hasn’t released an area forecast yet for the winter, but the fall forecast predicts temperatures will be above average.

“We didn’t see any pattern for precipitation, but our forecast for the summer didn’t work out and our fore-

cast for September didn’t really work out either,” said Lang.

“Our ability to forecast long into the future isn’t that great.”

Despite the use of radar, satellite imagery and surface and upperair observations, forecasting is only accurate for one to days in advance says Lang.

She says forecasts beyond three days are computer-generated.

“Our job is getting harder because we are seeing more extremes and more extreme events and temperatures. It’s getting harder to forecast, especially extreme events because of climate change,” said Lang.

Lang is passionate abou t what she d oes and noted even when she’s not working she is looking at the weather.

“I was on vacation last week in the States, I was still looking at the weather. It’s in your blood because it’s what you do,” she said.

She gets a laugh if she hears a person in an elevator or grocery store saying ‘they heard they say it’s going to rain, but I don’t believe a thing they say.’

“You just kind of chuckle a little bit because the ‘they’ is me—I am the they,” said Lang.

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On Monday, Regina-Coronation Park MLA Mark Docherty on behalf of Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Minister Lori Carr, and with Regina Mayor Michael Fougere kicked off Fire Prevention Week in Saskatchewan, which runs from October 6 to 12.

This year’s theme Not every hero wears a cape - plan and pr acti ce your escape! reminds us how small, preventative actions can make a big difference in keeping yourself and others safe from fire.

“Home fires today burn faster than ever, and occupants typically have as little as one or two minutes to escape,” Docherty said.

“The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week

Some of the members of the Lloydminster Fire Department pose for a photo during one of their many training nights at Fire Hall #1 in downtown Lloydminster. Submitted. encourages us to make fire safety a family activity by focusing on the small things we can do together, like creating a home fire escape plan, and practising it regularly.”

In 2018-19, there were 14 deaths caused by fire in

Saskatchewan.

Thirteen, or 93 per cent, occurred in residential properties.

“Members of the fire and protective services are often considered heroes for fighting fires and protecting

residents should the need arise,” Fougere said.

“But during Fire Prevention Week, we shine a light on a critical component of fire safety that can make you the hero of your family. Preparing a home fire escape

plan and practising that plan can help all members of your family understand how to stay safe in case of a fire.

Please, be fire safe.”

Fire Prevention Week is recognized across North America.

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Home fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety.

A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes.

Home fire escape planning should include the following: • Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and windows • Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out • Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people with disabilities wake up and get out • Teaching children

how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them • Establishing a meeting place outside and aw ay fro m the ho me where everyone can meet after exiting • Having properly installed and maintained smoke alarms Home fire escape practice should include the following: • Pushing the smoke alarm button to start the drill • Practicing what to do in case there is smoke: Get low and go. Get out fast.

• Practicing using different ways out and closing doors behind you as you leave

• Never going back for people, pets, or things • Going to your outdoor meeting place • Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from a cell phone or a neighbour’s phone Smoke Alarms • Smoke alarms detect and alert people to a fire in the early stages.

Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire.

• Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.

• Install smoke alarms

in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.

• Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button.

• Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond.

Cooking • Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.

Thanksgiving is the leading day for fires involving cooking equipment.

• The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food.

• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home.

• Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop.

Heating • Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months.

• Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires.

• All heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from heating equipment.

• Have a 3-foot (1-meter) “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

• Purchase and use only portable space heaters listed by a qualified testing laboratory.

• Have a qualified professional install heating equipment.

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The Lloydminster Fire Department (LFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practise Your Escape!”

The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

In Canada, most fire deaths occur in the home, where people believe they are most safe.

Canadian fire departments respond to roughly 25,600 struc-

ture fires per year.

In 2015, structure fires caused more than 1,400 injuries and almost 200 deaths.* “These numbers show that home fires continue to pose a significant threat to safety,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and Advocacy.

“In a typical home fire, you may have as

little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds.

Escape planning and practise can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.”

While NFPA and the LFD are focusing on home fires, these messages apply to virtually any location.

“Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go,” said Carli.

“No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the

Members of the LFD. Submitted building immediately.”

The Lloydminster Fire Department is hosting its annual open house at Fire Station #2 tonight from 6 -8 p.m. in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practise Your Escape!”

The LFD was also

out conducting doorto-door residential inspections throughout Fire Prevention Week, checking smoke alarms, furnaces, electrical hazards and other areas for home fire safety.

Voluntary inspections occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Oct. 9 between 6-8 p.m.

Fire prevention tips to keep you safe FROM PAGE 15

• Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional at least once a year.

If a wildfire is threatening your home: • Create a plan for evacuation that includes

alternate routes out of the danger area.

• Have pre-packed kits with essentials such as medicine, family records, credit cards, a change of clothing, and food and water.

• Create a family communication plan that designates an out-ofarea friend or relative as a point of contact to act as a single source of communication.

• Prepare a plan for the care of pets and other animals. • Sign up for wildfire alerts.

• Take steps to protect family, friends, or neighbours who have disabilities.

• Stay aware of local fire conditions. When told to evacuate, go promptly. If you feel unsafe, do not wait for an evacuation order— leave immediately

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The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society is taking on some fresh health care issues following a summer break.

Topping the fall agenda is advocating for a new non-ambulance transfer (NAT) service in the Border City to meet the demand from seniors.

“It would allow us in cases where an ambulance isn’t necessary that we would have vehicles and people available to give patients the transfer they need to another hospital,” said Graham Brown chairman of the seniors care society.

The seniors’ group has made an initial information inquiry with a Regina-based comp any cal le d Saskatchewan Patient Transfer Service that provides out-of-prov-

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Graham Brown, chair of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society, is hoping the seniors’ health care advocacy group can bring a non-ambulance transfer service to the Border City in the coming months. The topic was on last week’s agenda discussed at the Lloydminster Legacy Centre.

ince service for a fee.

They are also looking into the transfer model of the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation in Blairmore Alberta in an information-gathering process.

“We have also been talking with Border City

Connects who are looking at getting some vehicles,” said Brown at last week’s Tuesday lunch meeting at the Lloydminster Legacy Centre “If we can work together we can find something that works for everybody.”

The group will also continue to work with the Saskatchewan and Alberta governments on what to replace the south and central wings of the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre with.

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Lakeland College will provide a rural outlook on the Government of Alberta’s Skills for Jobs Task Force as a new member.

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We want our students to have a very open choice about their future and that includes all facets of post-secondary education, in which skilled trades play a tremendous role.

School of Trades and Technology dean Dave King based, at the Vermilion campus, joins the 19-member task force.

The task force brings together post-secondary professionals, industry leaders and government representatives to examine the ways the province’s apprenticeship education could be extended to assist with meeting labour demands.

File Photo “I look forward to representing a rural Alberta post-secondary perspective and how important this initiative is to our region and others just like us,” King said.

“We all have a part to play in supporting our students going through our education system to have all the opportunities to make this province a great place to live and work in. We want

our students to have a very open choice about their future and that includes all facets of post-secondary education, in which skilled trades play a tremendous role.”

The t ask f or ce will offer the provincial government recommendations on how to strengthen enrolment in apprenticeship programs and expand the apprenticeship model of classroom educa-

tion with on-the-job learning.

It will also offer a number of short and long-term strategies to help Albertans find rewarding and fulfilling careers.

The task force is co-chaired by Glenn Feltham (president and CEO, NAIT) and David Ross (president and CEO, SAIT).

A preliminary report is to be completed in 2020.

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Stick ‘em up!

PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

While driving with Dad to attend the 70th wedding anniversary of precious family members in Ardrossan this weekend, I saw two humorous bumper stickers.

The first was plastered to the back end of a dilapidated old car at the edge of a road, “PLEASE DON’T HIT ME! I’m not 100 per cent sure about my coverage.”

Cute right?

The next one passed us on Highway 16. The sticker was a take-off on those yellow, diamond-shaped signs

new parents put in the back window of their car.

The ones that urgently proclaim, “BABY ON BOARD!” I’ve always wondered how those things worked.

Are they some sort of lucky charm; warding off bad drivers and unforeseen accidents?

Also, if the presence of babies requires added caution, what about children past the age of three? Or adults? Do they cease to matter?

You don’t see signs like, “DIFFICULT TEEN ABOARD” or

“AGING COLUMNIST WITHIN,” although I guess you could, but it’d be a warning for reasons other than safety.

However, enough of my foolish ramblings.

The sign I saw on the passing car announced, “ADULTS ON BOARD! We want to live too!”

Funny stuff.

I’ve had a bit of experience with stickers myself.

At my recent school reunion I was given a large one and asked to print my name big, so people could tell who in the world I was after all these years.

Thank goodness for them too.

One woman rushed me soon after I entered the building, wrapped

me in a bear hug and exclaimed how good it was to be together again.

She spoke knowledgeably of school days, class antics and treasured memories.

I laughed delightedly, returned the hug and agreed that it had been far too long, all the while thinking – WHO THE HECK IS THIS PERSON? Leaning my head sideways in a careless gesture of bonhomie, I frantically read her nametag. In truth, that still didn’t help me remember her, but at least I was able to address the woman by name. Whew.

Then there was the time I helped out at a kid’s camp.

There were over 100 kids to feed, so the organizers decided to run them through a chute like a herd of cattle.

Well, that may be my own interpretation of the events, based on life as a cattleman’s daughter, but it was true.

At one end of the line, where I worked, people issued stickers.

On them, we printed the kid’s name in capital letters, and a sentence indicating what condiments they wished to have smeared on a hotdog further along. I had a sticker too, just to show the kids how it was done.

After a wild couple of hours, I pushed the hair away from my

exhausted face, got in my car and drove to the grocery store.

Oddly, as I trudged through fresh produce, I noticed people staring, smiling, and even pointing at me.

What was up?

Then, as I reached for some radishes, a whitehaired lady leaned toward me, winked and said, “Hotdogs are thataway dearie.”

With a sigh of painful recollection, I looked down at the message emblazoned across my chest. “MY NAME IS HELEN AND I’D LIKE A HOTDOG WITH MUSTARD AND KETCHUP. Great. Made a fool of myself again.

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Husky Energy is set to slap a sold sign on its Prince George Refinery.

The company has reached a deal to sell the refinery to Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure for $215 million in cash and a contingency payment of up to $60 million over the next two years.

Meanwhile, Husky is continuing its strategic review of

its retail and commercial fuels business.

The sale of the 12,000 barrels per day B.C. refinery will enable Husky to focus on its core upstream assets in Western Canada and Offshore businesses.

The sale is expected to close before the end of this year subject to regulatory approval.

Husky says it will use the proceeds of the sale to main-

tain the strength of its balance sheet and return value to shareholders.

The B.C. refinery processes light oil into low-sulphur gasoline and ultra-low sulphur diesel, along with other products.

As part of the sale, Husky will enter into a five-year offtake agreement with Tidewater for refined products from the refinery.

Tidewater says it will retain all refinery staff.

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Once upon a time

WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

As early as 1902 the Barr Colonists story began with letters and scouting visits.

One particular letter written at Christmas in 1902 to dear friends included information which successfully fuelled the fire in British folks to uproot themselves.

A pamphlet titled, British Settlements in North-Western Canada soon followed.

The writer, having sailed from Liverpool onboard the SS Lake Ontario, had one purpose in mind, selecting land for the first British settlement in NorthWestern Canada.

He met with the Dep-

uty Minister of the Interior in Ottawa who recommended land by the Saskatchewan Valley on the line of the projected Canadian Northern Railway near the fourth Meridian.

He received valuable aid from many prominent figures on his journey including assurances of employment building the railway.

Outfitted with horses, wagon, tent and provisions he set forth from Battleford accompanied by a land guide and an American farmer.

This group tested the soil, water and fuel supply.

They came across no waste land and decided

to quickly head back to Ottawa to reserve 16 townships for the British Colony.

These included all the even numbered townships except for sections 8 and 26 which were owned by the Hudson Bay Company.

This reservation extended to April 15, 1903 in hopes the pioneers would have time to homestead and plant seeds for a bountiful fall harvest.

This writer was Rev. Isaac Barr who stated “…wishes to see Canada remain British.”

He accurately predicted free homesteading in Canada would soon be a thing of the past.

Letters from Ottawa and neighbouring districts of the proposed site were sent to various newspapers and crossed the ocean.

This land was described as a high rolling prairie and the best watered part of the North-West with fresh, flowing water to drink.

Timber was scarce and lumber for building was to be shipped on the river from Edmonton in rafts once the ice broke up.

An abundance of coal on the river banks would provide fuel.

Farmers were encouraged to help themselves from the abundant coal seams.

The herds of disappearing buffalo would be replaced with herds of cattle on the range.

The fertile land would provide a vast selection of crops and grasses for feed.

It was interesting to read why people already settled in the area were so happy.

File Photo Their happiness was a direct result of the climate as there were very few cloudy days and extremes of hot or cold were rare.

This story involves many chapters including that of Rev. George Exton Lloyd who, along with his family, agreed to join.

Gone is the glamour of pioneer life which fuelled adventurous folks to move forward.

Times were simpler

back then without the constant technological distractions we have now.

Folks made their own fun and most likely dreamt of the future.

Every so often I wonder if folks would be as content to live in 2019 as they were once upon a time when this story began.

On the other hand, would we be more content living during the 1900s?

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NAT top of mind for seniors group FROM PAGE 18

Brown says what kind of building should be there and what kind of services should be there for the community are questions that still need to be answered The seniors care society is also addressing an e-mail about the abuse of handicapped parking spots in the city on actionable status.

“I think handicapped parking is an issue that can be taken up with city council and the people that administer that,” said Brown.

“We want to work on that too because it is an issue for seniors who are handicapped

using the stalls, and of course, they are being abused.”

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I think handicapped parking is an issue that can be taken up with city council and the people that administer that.

He says lots of times when you go to use one and you need one, it’s not available because somebody’s using it that shouldn’t be using it.

“We need to look at enforcement on that,” he said.

Brown says the

seniors care society will also help promote the lifetime legacy program of the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation following a presentation by its CEO Malcolm Radke.

The program allows people to bequeath gifts of property and money, for example, to fund health care projects in the community.

“It has made tremendous contributions to health care in our community. We’re by all means in favour of that and would like to help promote that and encourage people—there is a good option there to leave something behind for the community,” said Brown.

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LGCC course to close for season

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With Old Man Winter knocking at the doorsteps of the Border City, the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre’s (LGCC) golf course will be closed for the season as of Monday, Oct. 14.

The Pro Shop and

golf course will remain operating under their regular hours from 8 a.m. u nt i l d u s k o n Monday.

Green fees are also 25 per cent off until the closure.

After the course closure, the Pro Shop will remain open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m., until Friday, Nov. 15.

The Pro Shop will then remain closed until Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

In a public notice dated Oct. 1, the LGCC anticipated the course would remain open until the week of Oct. 20 to 26, weather permitting.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Changes in the air MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

As I write this, I can hear geese passing overhead.

The weather is warm, so they are heading back to their evening roost on a nearby lake or the North Saskatchewan River after feeding in the fields around our farm.

It won’t be long before a strong north wind will carry them south and winter will be on our doorstep.

The phone at work has been ringing nonstop. My partner and I are wearing out trucks, and we are too often at the drive-thru window instead of at our own dining room table.

It seems that our clients too are trying to get things done before we once again see the snow hit the ground.

What’s different about this fall? Where is this activity coming from?

Well, for one, the last four houses our team has sold have been to first-time home buyers.

And the activity is not just in the City, but in

several rural communities as well.

Hallelujah! Not only does it show they are confident about their future, but it also signals we are coming out of this five-year recession, one couple at a time.

The Midwest real estate market is like a small ship, and what “floats our boat” is the entry-level buyer.

When those affordable homes are being purchased, the owners trade up to something newer, bigger, or in the case of seniors, to something easier to maintain such as condos.

Don’t get me wrong, the Midwest has a long, long way to go. Years in fact before the market balances itself out.

But every time in the past, the first people to push the market into gear is the young men and women who want a place to call their own.

Great to see! I’m happy for them.

Let’s talk farmland for a minute.

File Photo In an earlier column, I suggested the largest seller group for the next five to 10 years will be the non-farming beneficiary.

Think about 60 to 70-year-old sons or daughters, who grew up on the farm, but left for the city after high school and only returned for family events.

Mom and Dad are either in the nursing home or have passed.

The land has been rented out for a decade or more and the time has come to sell it.

It’s an emotional decision, but no one is getting younger.

Will the tenant or neighbour buy it? More importantly, will they treat the land with respect?

And by the way, what is it worth?

So many questions,

and who can they trust to give honest advice?

Right now, I am averaging five of these family conferences a week and harvest has hardly begun.

If this keeps up, we are going to see lots of opportunities for local farmers and ranchers to increase their land base.

But is there still an appetite for taking the risk, given the many outstanding global trade issues putting significant volatility in the commodity markets?

I think we are about to find out.

Stay tuned.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and can be reached at (780) 8082700, through www. vernmcclelland.remax. ca or by following on Facebook @LloydminsterMidwest Group.

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Saskatchewan residents can now look at t heir laborat or y t est results and other health records online anywhere, anytime.

Rural and Remote Health Minister Warren Kaeding, launched MySaskHealthRecord—a secure website that gives eligible Saskatchewan residents quick and easy access to their personal health information.

“This is a game changer, giving patients the information they need to play an active role in their health care,” Kaeding said.

“Some provinces that offer similar programs have delays built in so that people have to wait to see their own personal health information, and some provinces only provide limited lab results or require people to have a family physician in order to sign up.

“Saskatchewan is leading the nation with the rollout of MySaskHealthRecord.

Our program gives people access to their

lab results, plus other important health information, as soon as it’s available.”

MySaskHealthRecord is open to Saskatchewan residents who are 18 years of age and older.

To register, residents will need a valid Saskatchewan health card, plus a Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) driver’s licence or SGI photo ID card. “(This) announcement is the result of years of work and testing by eHealth Saskatchewan, TELUS Health and collaboration with our health system partners,” eHealth Saskatchewan CEO Jim Hornell said.

Residents who register will have quick and easy access to their personal health information, including laboratory test results, medical imaging reports and clinical visit history, including hospital admissions.

Residents will also be able to add their own personal information to track and generate reports; set medication and appointment

reminders; and upload information from health devices such as wearable activity trackers.

“Congratulations to Saskatchewan for taking this big step to give residents online access to their personal health information,” Canada Health Infoway President and CEO Michael Green said.

“Patients and the health system will see significant benefits from things like fewer unnecessary phone calls and less time taken off work for routine medical appointments. More importantly, greater access to information empowers patients to be more active participants in their care, and that can result in better health outcomes.”

All personal health information in MySaskHealthRecord is safe and private.

Residents who sign up will only be able to access their accounts through a highly secure, personalized login.

To register for a MySaskHealthRecord account, go to www. eHealthSask.ca.

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The Government of Saskatchewan and Sask Sport Inc., have teamed up to launch a joint marketing campaign to increase awareness on the tools and resources available to assist coaches, athletes and parents on bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination in sport.

“Ensuring a healthy, safe and respectful environment for all participants in amateur sport across our province is a priority,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said.

The marketing campaign will increase awareness and use of important resources, contacts and training available online, such as the Respect Resource Line. Expert staff provide information, bilingual support, resources and referrals pertaining to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination in sport by phone, text or email.

This confidential and anonymous resource is intended to assist coaches, athletes and parents in determining the most appropriate course of action.

This campaign would not be possible without Sask Sport and their members, considered leaders across Canada with their dispute resolution policies, services and tools.

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“Sask Sport thanks the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, our member organizations and the many partners who have actively worked with us over the past 20 years to provide good governance practices and policies that reduce the risk of conflicts and disputes in sport,” Sask Sport Inc. volunteer Board Chair Kenric Exner said.

In addition, the campaign supports Sask Sport and their members in the promotion of resources to ensure more coaches are trained in current safe sport best practices.

“We are so proud of our partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan and Sask Sport,” Respect Group Co-Founder Sheldon Kennedy said.

“Training programs are only successful when organizations make them a priority. Kudos to Sask Sport and the sport leaders they serve.”

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It has been said the best way to predict the future is to create it. Create a flu-less winter by getting a flu shot from your Saskatchewan pharmacist.

Flu shots are available to Saskatchewan residents 5 years of age and older.

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Saskatchewan residents with a valid health card can get their flu shot starting the week of October 21 at public health clinics, local pharmacies, and some physician and Nurse Practitioner offices.

“Although there have been delays in the delivery of this year’s influenza vaccine, the Ministry of Health has confirmed with Health Canada that Saskatchewan will receive vaccine to support the provincial

program start date the week of October 21,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said.

Flu shots are recommended for those at higher risk, including seniors, people with underlying chronic health conditions, children under five, and pregnant women.

Seniors often have chronic health conditions (like heart or lung disease or diabetes) and weaker immune systems, which makes them particularly vulnerable to complica-

tions from influenza.

Please note that due to public venues being used as polling stations for the Federal Elections, some locations will be launching on Monday October 21, and others later in the week.

Visit the Saskatchewan Health Authority website at https://www. saskhealthauthority.ca/ Services-Locations/flu for the most up-to-date information on drop-in clinic times and locations.

Pharmacists can administer the free flu

shot to residents five years and older, during home visits, and in congregate living settings.

Children under five and non-Saskatchewan residents can be vaccinated at a public health clinic.

For a list of pharmacies that provide the free flu shot, check the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan website at https://www. skpharmacists.ca/site/ flu-shots or ask your local pharmacy if they offer it. More than 340 pharmacies will offer free flu vaccinations this season.

File Photo Information on influenza immunization in Saskatchewan is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/flu.

For advice on influenza symptoms and when to seek care, call HealthLine 811 or visit www.healthlineonline.ca.

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Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit will lead a trade mission to Mexico highlighting Saskatchewan’s canola, wheat and cattle sectors.

The delegation leaves for the six-day trade mission on Oct. 6.

This mission will help position the province as a reliable and quality supplier of food, feed, pet food ingredients and cattle genetics.

More than 89 per cent of Saskatchewan’s exports to Mexico are agri-food exports.

The mission will also promote research, investment and other collaborative opportunities in Saskatchewan’s value-added sector.

Mexico and Saskatchewan, and Canada as a whole, have a strong trading relationship.

Canada exported nearly $2 billion worth of agri-food exports to the country in 2018.

Saskatchewan is Canada’s leading agri-food exporter to Mexico accounting for almost 40 per cent of exports.

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The mission will create many opportunities to strengthen our trade, research and investment ties with some of Saskatchewan’s long standing Mexican partners, companies and industry organizations.

“Mexico is one of our largest trading partners, it makes sense to do business with a market so easily accessible and free of duties and tariffs,” Marit said.

“The mission will create many opportunities to strengthen our trade, research and investment ties

with some of Saskatchewan’s long standing Mexican partners, companies and industry organizations.”

The mission delegation also includes representation from Canadian Western Agribition and the Canola Council of Canada, the national industry association that encompasses the entire canola industry from producers to processors and exporters.

Saskatchewan accounts for more than 50 per cent of Canadian canola seed exports to Mexico, making us the country’s top supplier for the commodity.

Over the last 10 years, Saskatchewan agri-food exports to Mexico have almost doubled in value going from $387 million in 2009 to $734 million in 2018.

Saskatchewan agrifood exports to Mexico were valued at more than $730 million in 2018, with key exports

including canola seed,

non-durum wheat and

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Premier Scott Moe will lead an 11-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea beginning this week to attract investment and advance Saskatchewan’s trade interests in one of the province’s most important global market regions.

This is Premier Moe’s first visit to either country, both of which are significant contributors to Saskatchewan’s economic connections with Asia.

The trip, which began Oct. 7, also incorporates a stop in Hong Kong to meet with investors.

There will be strong representation from provincial business and industry stakeholders, including the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) and a contingent of its member companies, as well as Canpotex, Cameco and Mosaic.

“Saskatchewan has the food, fuel and fertil-

izer the world needs,” Moe said.

“Global market connections are the lifeblood of our economy, with Saskatchewan goods shipped to more than 150 countries each year.

Asia is one of the most important markets for our province, and Japan and South Korea are vital to our continued export growth in the region. We place a high priority on not only continuing to develop and diversify existing links there with our key economic sectors, but also establishing new ones.”

A key focus of the mission will be promoting Saskatchewan agriculture and agri-food products. With current trade disputes in other key markets, discussions will focus on advancing opportunities under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement for Saskatchewan

products such as canola (seed, oil, meal), wheat, durum, malt barley, pulses, beef and pork.

The mission also features involvement from provincial academic institutions such as the University of Regina, the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan PolyTechnic, as well as the International Carbon Capture and Storage Knowledge Centre, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, and the Canadian Light Source synchrotron.

Since 2007, Saskatchewan’s exports to Asia have increased 158 per cent, from a value of $3.3 billion in 2007 to $8.5 billion in 2018. In 20 18 , t h e p r o v i n c e ’s exports to Japan were valued at $1.13 billion, and more than 99 per cent of those exports were agri-food products.

South Korea is Asia’s fourth largest economy and represents a significant growth opportunity for Saskatchewan exports.

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Steelers drop hard-fought match to Pandas JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The Lloydminster PWM midget AAA Steelers lost the special teams battle against the Edmonton Pandas.

The Pandas rode a timely powerplay goal and a late s h o r t h a n d e d m a rke r t o a 4-1 win over the Steelers at the Servus Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon.

The Winter City girls deserve full credit for the hard-fought victory characterized by rough play along the boards and in the corners as well as quality chances at both ends.

The Steelers have complimented a strong veteran core with an influx of 15, 16 and 17-year-old talent. Seven of the club’s eight rookies, including goalie Misty Rey, took to the ice against the Pandas and didn’t look out of place in their home debut.

“As a rookie, I looked up to many of the older girls,” said Ste e l e rs s op h o mo re Jade Sandberg. “I want them to learn from us the hard work and discipline (it takes to play in this league). We all started out from the same spot. I want them to build just like we’re still building as vets.”

Morgan Mann, an assistant coach with the Steelers, said the opening weekend was a tough start considering they’re coming off

Steelers defenceman Emerson Oakes engages Pandas forward Andie Hammel in a battle along the boards.

an undefeated run through exhibition play. He said sometimes the bounces don’t fall your way, so all they can do is go back to the draw-

ing board, have a few good practices and be ready for a trip south this Thanksgiving weekend.

“We’ve got a great group

of young ladies in that room who are all committed,” said Mann. “There are some things we’ve got to tighten up. We’ve got to tighten up

Jamie Harkins Meridian Source our penalties, but nobody is (hurling) blame and nobody is getting down. We’ll stick together and get back to work.”

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Junior varsity silver

The familiar confines of the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School gym helped the Barons junior varsity girls volleyball team, with back row from left, coach Kari Lynn Kaye, Megan Watier, Alexa Kaye, Gabby Block, Talea Cal, Erica Diehl; front row, Kenzi Marteniuk, Reese Wieler, Rayelle Bell and Victoria Campbell, missing are coaches Tyson Friesen and Chris Sharp, rise to a second-place finish at their home tournament on Saturday.

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A rusty first period gave way to a glorious second for the Lloydminster Inland Steel midget AAA Bobcats.

The Bobcats scored three goals and tallied 21 shots during the middle frame of their 7-4 home opening win against the Edmonton CAC Gregg Distributors Canadians at the Centennial Civic Centre on Saturday afternoon.

The Canadians put up a fight in the third only to fall victim to the Bobcats’ dangerous forward line of Jagger Firkus, Brayden Oster and Chase Renton.

“Everything is hard work and compete,” said Bobcats head coach Taylor Holt. “The guys were all in on the forecheck forcing them to turn pucks over. And, our skill is just going to take over games. We have enough skill but when we put that with our group’s work ethic it’s hard for opposing teams to play against.

We’re making their D-men scared to play the puck and we’re in on them quick.”

Holt said they only have six returning players, but the new bodies on the team can play. He said they’ve brought in skilled guys who’ve benefited from good coaching in bantam and minor midget as well as a leader who suited up in 44 games as a 15 and 16-year-old defenceman for the

Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Fort McMurray Oil Barons last winter.

“Obviously, we’re good at goal scoring,” said Bobcats captain and Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association product Brayden Koch. “We’ve got to tighten up our D-zone, but we’ll work on that and go from there.

We’re a tight group. We’ve got lots of skill and will work hard. That’s what you’re going to see from us every night.”

Koch scored the Bobcats opening goal stepping into the slot for a blast that beat Canadians goalie Justen Maric stick side with five minutes left to play in the first period. Mazden Leslie, a 14-year-old rearguard still eligible to play bantam, notched the team’s second shortly after by roofing a Matthew Swanson pass at the side of the crease.

Tyler Blocha, Oster and Caden Cabana gave the club momentum in the second, while Renton and Oster, during a scramble in front, potted the team’s insurance markers in the third. Bobcats netminder Tristan Martin made 30 stops to earn the win.

“I’m really happy with what we’ve got,” said Holt. “And, seeing it today out there come to fruition, I’m expecting big things out of this team.

Our initial goal is to get into the Mac’s Tournament, so we’ve got to come out flying and get a good start.”

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Raiders take down Royals JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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There was no letup in the Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) Raiders’ defence or attack.

The Raiders scored two first quarter touchdowns, led 31-0 by halftime and walked off the Raider Bowl field with a 55-6 victory against the Cold Lake High School Royals on Friday evening. The blowout win marked the second in two weeks for the team and improved their Wheatland Football League record to 5-0 with one regular season battle still to come.

“We try to act like it is 0-0 every play,” said Raiders kicker

Fionn Scott, who had a perfect game notching six converts and two field goals.

“You can’t have a mentality that you’re going to win.

Because, then you’ll go against a team and get beat by a lot.”

The Raiders used a full-team effort to gain the victory. Their four opening half majors came on receptions by Travis Moreland and Brock Rogers, a short run by Riley Fiske and finally an untouched 67-yard punt return

by Fiske thanks in part to the hard work of his teammates putting their bodies in front of Royals tacklers.

Nackyath Balilis, Kale Mavri-

dis and Josh Chapelski, with a pick-six, found the end zone in the second half. Royals kick returner and defensive back Charlie Pearce found a hole late on a long interception return.

Scott, a Raiders’ rookie with a background in soccer, said they got a feel for the game on the first play. He said the focus was simply on playing strong the rest of the way.

The Raiders will face a tough test in the Bonnyville Centrali z e d H i g h Sc h o o l V o y a g e u r s (4-1) at HRHS this Thursday.

“We’ll just go hard in practice and try out best,” said Scott.

“We’ll work as hard as we can.”

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Barons make gains on the court JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A little hard work coupled with a belief in your abilities can go a long way.

The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) Barons senior girls volleyball team rose to a silver medal finish this past weekend.

The Barons fought through a first-set loss to the host Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) Raiders in the semifinal before taking St. Albert to three frames in the tournament championship.

“We played that team in the round robin and they beat us in two, so we took a set off them,” said Barons power Haley Blain. “That’s good. That’s improvement throughout the tournament.”

Blain said they came together in the final stepping into their positions only to get stuck in a rotation during the third match.

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The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Barons senior girls volleyball team, with back row from left, Venna Andersen, Shaye Thompson, Bree Brassard, Korie Marlow, Ara Grace Huerto, Brooklyn Weigel, Addysen Noble, Carly Hawryluk, Sonnet Gow; front row, coach Kelci Little, Krzhanna Delima, Ava McEachern, Haley Blain and coach Jocelyn Fulton, brought home a silver medal from the HRHS Raiders tournament this past weekend.

She said the first set caused them problems during the semis due to a touch of nervous anticipation, but they found their groove in the second and excelled in the third.

“We’ve struggled all year with our emotions,” she said. “We’d get really high and then get really low on ourselves. That game we

just kept getting more and more excited. We’d lose a point, but we’d stay up.”

Brooklyn Weigel, a middle for the Barons, said their coaches pushed them in the week before the Raiders tournament.

She said the hard work gave them a feeling they could play up to their competition

instead of coming in as an underdog.

“We all knew that we were just as good as everyone else,” said Weigel. “We have the same skill level and it was our emotions we needed to check. We all kind of clicked this weekend. Everything fell into place.”

Blain said they’re rolling with a few rookies and a new setter this season, but no one would be able to tell watching their performance. She said they hit a new level at the Raiders tourney and the focus now is to continue that development as they prepare to host regionals next month.

“By the end of the season, with all the training, our team is going to be really good,” said Blain. “We just have to be up on ourselves.”

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Bobcats bring cheers to LPSD students JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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Fifteen hundred hockey fans got a chance to voice their loud appreciation of the continued support Lloydminster Bobcats players show them.

The Lloydminster Public School Division grades four-to-six students packed the Centennial Civic Centre for the Fred North Bobcats Hockey Hooky Day game between their hometown heroes

and the high-flying Drumheller Dragons on Tuesday afternoon.

The Dragons pulled a w a y l a t e t o s c o re a 6-1 win, but that didn’t seem to quiet down the rocking fans.

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That was cool.

That was probably the loudest a crowd has ever gotten after I scored a goal.

“Today’s a lot different than normal,” said Bobcats right wing Ty Mosimann. “There’s a lot of excitement out there. It was loud all the time. For me, anyways, that makes it easier to get into the game. They’re excited and they’re waiting for you to score a goal so they can take it to another level.”

Mosimann did just that potting the Bob-

cats sole marker with less than a minute to play in the second period. The crowd’s response was, expectably, roof shattering.

“That was cool,” said Mosimann, who leads the team with four goals through 11 contests. “That was probably the loudest a crowd has ever gotten after I scored a goal. It’s nice we have a community that brings out this many fans and does something like this.”

College Park School Grade 6 students Ricky Ilunga and Ryanne Durovick took in the action alongside their cheering classmates in the north-east section of the Civic.

Durovick, who was sporting an orange Bobcats sweater, said she regularly attends games with her family, while Ilunga noted the match marked his second.

“They’re really good,” said Ilunga. “I

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Fans greet the Bobcats following their Fred North Hockey Hooky Day game against the Dragons.

like the games. It’s fun and everyone participates.”

The kids at College Park School and the many other institutions across the Lloydminster area aren’t strangers to the Bobcats as their players are continually heading out into the community to play games, speak to and help lead boys and girls toward better paths. The guys can also usually be found volunteering at

community functions and minor hockey practices leading to a wide fan base among the Border City’s youth.

“It brings an unbelievable feeling,” said Mosimann. “Growing up, I was kind of the same way. I loved to go to junior A hockey games. Those players are who I looked up to.

So, it’s pretty cool to play junior hockey and have this many kids look up to us.”

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According to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report 47 per cent of the crop is now combined, up from 39 per cent last week.

An early-winter storm slowed down most harvest operations in the province; however, producers were able to make some progress before the storm hit.

The five-year (20142018) average is 75 per cent combined for this time of year.

Thirty-four per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Much of the crop harvested so far is tough and is being put into grain dryers and aeration bins.

Farmers will need

File Photo several weeks of warm and dry weather to get the crop off.

Harvest is most advanced in the southwest region, where 68 per cent of the crop is now combined.

The northeast region has 50 per cent combined and the southeast region 46 per cent.

The west-central region has 46 per cent combined, the north-

west region 34 per cent and the east-central region 33 per cent.

Ninety-four per cent of field peas, 91 per cent of lentils, 68 per cent of barley, 58 per cent of mustard, 57 per cent of durum, 46 per cent of canary seed, 44 per cent of spring wheat, 37 per cent of chickpeas and 24 per cent of canola is now in the bin.

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An additional 62 per cent of canola and 17 per cent of mustard is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Most areas of the province received significant precipitation last week.

The Admiral area reported 103 mm, while the Moose Jaw area received up to 60 mm.

Although the moisture further delays harvest, it helps topsoil moisture conditions.

Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 31 per cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate and four per cent short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 20 per cent surplus, 72 per cent

File Photo adequate, seven per cent short and one per cent very short.

The majority of crop damage this past week was due to hail, strong winds, lodging, localized flooding and frost.

There continues to be many reports of crops sprouting, bleaching and stain-

ing and downgrading is expected.

Geese and wildlife are also feeding on swathed crops and causing damage.

Farmers are busy drying grain and waiting for the weather to improve so they can continue with harvest operations.

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Delivering on a promise to partner in prosperity MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Bill 14, the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Act, would set up a first-ofits-kind Crown corporation to facilitate Indigenous investments and job creation.

The AIOC would make it easier for Indigenous communities to access funding, invest in major natural resources develop-

ment projects and fuel their prosperity while helping to grow Alberta’s natural resource sectors.

“Indigenous people in Alberta deserve a government that will be a true partner in creating new opportunities so that the First Nations who call this land home can take full advantage of the natural resources that enrich this province,” said Premier

Jason Kenney.

“We want to empower Indigenous communities so they can lift their people out of poverty and become full partners in prosperity.”

Indigenous communities have faced challenges in getting financing for mid- to largescale investments.

The federal Indian Act continues to limit land-use rules, like sales, transfers or use of land for collateral.

“This new Crown corporation is a bold and innovative way of building relationships with Indigenous communities to get natural

Government of Alberta Flickr

Joining Premier Kenney to announce legislation to set up the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, from left, were Calvin Helin (Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings Ltd.), Grand Chief Arthur Noskey (Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta), Minister Rick Wilson (Indigenous Relations), Stephen Buffalo (Indian Resource Council), Herb Lehr (Metis Settlements General Council), Chief Billy Morin (Enoch Cree Nation), Chief Joe Weasel Child (Siksika Nation).

resource projects moving forward and get Alberta’s economy back to work,” added Rick

Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations.

“The returns on these investments can help

fund the community programs and services the Indigenous communities want.”

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Obituaries & Memoriams

Thursday, October 10, 2019

KLINGER: Alice Klinger passed away at the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 97 years.

Alice is lovingly remembered by: her daughters, Eileen (Harold) Turvey and Marilyn (Bruce) MacDuff; daughter-in-law, Caroline Klinger, grandchildren, Todd Klinger, Tracy (Russell) Schemenauer, Tish Kachur, Chad (Pamela) Klinger, Warren (Jana) Turvey, Diane (Darwin) Pollard, Tanya (Jeremy) Plamondon, Chris (Erin) MacDuff, Cara (Brett) Powlesland, Brent (Marissa) MacDuff; great grandchildren, Ali, Kyle and Lindsay Schemenauer; Breanne Kachur (Scotty Lange), Keyara Kachur; Emma, Abigale, Aidan, Landon and Madeline Klinger; Mataya Turvey; Amanda Pollard (Tyler Denney), Brady Pollard, Jordyn Pollard; Jenna, Jayden and Ryder Plamondon; Hannah, Madison, Caleb and Avery MacDuff; Nicolas, Taelynn, Danika and Gage Powlesland; Emily, Eli, and Everett MacDuff; great-great grandson, Bentley and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alice was predeceased by her husband, Hilbert and her son, Melvin.

The celebration of life

for Alice was conducted from Lashburn Community Hall, Lashburn, Saskatchewan on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 am with Carol Mohrbutter officiating.

The tributes were given

by Tanya Plamondon and Chris MacDuff.

The special readings were “No Sad Tears for Me, Please” read by Cara Powlesland and Tracy Schemenauer and “23rd Psalm” read by Bruce MacDuff.

The special music was

by Chad Klinger and Jordyn Pollard.

The honorary pallbearers were all of Alice’s grandchildren.

The urn bearers were Todd Klinger and Warren Turvey.

The interment was held at the Lashburn Cemetery Donations in memory of Alice may be made to donor's charity of choice.

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

CARD OF THANKS Special thanks to the following: Carol Mohrbutter for officiating and delivering such a heartfelt message. To Coolidge Catering for preparing a wonderful lunch and family supper.

Donald LeGoffe and the staff at McCaw Funeral Service for their guidance, compassion and professionalism at this difficult time. Thank you to everyone who called, brought food, attended the funeral, sent cards or flowers or made donations in Mom’s memory. Your kindness was very much appreciated.

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December 22 – January 19 You’ll work twice as hard at the office, which will bring in some extra income. When they observe your work ethic, your bosses will offer you a promotion. Be generous in your love life: you’ll get back as much as you put in.

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January 20 – February 18 There’s lots going on this week. Not only do you have a ton of work, but a number of activities will be spontaneously thrown together. You’ll find the perfect balance between having fun and working hard.

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February 19 – March 20 You’re entering a rather ambiguous period. You could try to swim against the current, but it would be better to let the elements guide you to your destination. Stress will oblige you to listen to the messages your body is sending you.

ARIES

March 21– April 19 You’ll make new friends or network contacts that benefit you in the long run. Your busy schedule makes it difficult to balance your career and family life this week. It’s time to start managing your time better.

TAURUS

April 20 – May 20 You’ll be overwhelmed in all aspects of your life, but you’ll manage to get everything done in time. Having some fun will put the smile back on your face, so don’t hesitate to buy tickets to see an artist you love.

GEMINI

May 21 – June 21 You’ll hear about an amazing deal on a trip to a tropical paradise and decide to take a last-minute vacation. Solo or in a relationship, breaking up your routine will invigorate you.

CANCER

June 22 – July 22 A passionate dreamer, you have ideas that are beyond comprehension. To make these dreams a reality, you’ll need determination and audacity. Stop trying to please everyone, and you’ll shape your world as you see fit.

LEO July 23 – August 22 At work, you’ll bring together your colleagues or clients in a festive way to celebrate signing a big contract. In your love life, you’ll see signs of commitment. If you’re single, you’ll be sought after.

VIRGO

August 23 – September 22 Work or your health will take up a good portion of your time. In either case, you’ll succeed in arranging things to make your life better in the future. An honest conversation will put things into perspective.

LIBRA

September 23 – October 22 You’ll pay some much-needed attention to your well-being this week. Also, you’ll be congratulated and put on a pedestal. In your love life, it’s time to swap moments of passion for a lifetime of devotion.

SCORPIO

October 23 – November 21 Happiness is inside you. Once you’ve found it, it’ll shine on your family, your friends and on everyone you love. Your joy is contagious. It’s important to be happy in your daily life.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 – December 21 You’ll be on the move a lot, both at work and in your social life. You’ll organize an event on a strict budget that will bring people together.

In your love life, you’ll hear words that reflect your emotions.

SUDOKU October 3 Answers

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May you touch dragonflies & stars, dance with fairies & talk to the moon.

May you grow up with love & gracious hearts & people who care.

Welcome to the world little one. It’s been waiting for you!

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