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Carruthers, James Stewart L.A.C Enlisted Aug. 7, 1942
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Laforce, Robert Gerald Sergeant. Enlisted June 1946, Discharged Sept. 1970 Blench, Ellen (Voss)
Hanson, Howard G. WWII Medic From Lone Rock
Elliott, Hugh Norman Corporal, Royal Canadian Army (5th Canadian Infantry Brigade), Saw action in U.K. and Continental Europe
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Dumont, Wilfred Norman 5LÁHPDQ Enlisted Aug. 15, 1966, discharged June 1969. Decorations include United Nations (Cyprus) 3 Years Good Conduct Stripes
Oliver, K.W. Corporal Enlisted Jan. 26 1990. Was awarded the NATO Medal of Service, with NATO on Operations in Relation to for Former Yugoslavia
Richarson, Ronald Lewis Lieutenant Colonel. Enlisted Oct. 15/54, Discharged Aug. 25/86. Decorations: Canada Service Medal and Clasp (CD1), Special Service Medal (NATO) Dorosh, Anton Private, served in WWII in Canada
Veltikold, Homer Private World War II
Stephenson, Guy Pearce Private 46th Battalion Canadian Infantry Saskatchewan Regiment WWI - killed April 10, 1917, Vimy Ridge
Beaton, Wesley H. Private C.V.S.M and Clasp, War Medal and France Germany Star. Served overseas with the PPCLI Greening, Torey Corporal, Princess Patricia, Served in Afghanistan
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Private, Peace Keeper in Continental Europe and Middle East for the Lord Strathcona Horse Royal Canadians. discharged with “Honors” in October 24, 1961 Walker, Francis Charles Second World War
Thompson, Muriel Martha Woman’s Division, Enlisted April 20, 1942, Discharged Aug. 7 1943. Awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal Dyck, Vivian (Voss)
:DNHÀHOG Archie Private, WWII Joined Dec. 22/1941 and taken prisoner Oct.. 22/1944 and discharged Aug. 17/1945 Pringle, Hugh Army Signals Corps. Second World War
Spencer, James Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment WWII Italy, France, Belgium, Holland
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Kiwanis draw shocks retiree
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Jeannette Benoit-Leipert Meridian Source
Members of the Lloydminster Fire Department took the time to speak with Jack Kemp kindergarten and Grade 1 students about fire-safety on Oct. 10. One firefighter even suited-up to show the children what he looks and sounds like in his gear. For more fire-week related content see the special section beginning on page 13.
Lloydminster COPs to host Alberta AGM JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER
.................................. Lloydminster Citizens on Patrol members have been busy preparing to host the ACOPA (Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association) workshop and annual general meeting. The event, slated for this weekend, will see
C OPs memb ers fro m across Alberta, as well as members of law enforcement gather at the Lloyd Ex for presentations on a wide range of topics. “It’s all of Alberta for the AGM, but we have a workshop too— all day Saturday, with guest speakers and training for citizens on patrol and the Alberta
RCMP,” said Lloydminster COP’s president Don Larry. “We draw in groups from Saskatchewan, Ontario, B.C. They come here for the training and the workshops … plus all the liaisons from the RCMP from these different groups, they get together and they do their own sessions and demonstra-
tions and stuff.” Larry said he has traveled to attend the meetings before—one in Drumheller, and then last year’s AGM which was held in Sherwood Park. “They’re pretty big events. It’s nice having it here, but it’s a lot of work putting it on.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Connie Kempton was driving to Edmonton with a friend on Friday when she got the best shock of her life, causing her to pull over. It was Lloydminster Kiwanis Club secretary Vera Gallant on the phone telling the Lloydminster retiree she’d won $10,000 from the 50/50 draw pot of $20,000. “We’ve just made the draw for the $10,000 and guess what? asked Gallant. “Don’t tell me I won,” replied Kempton who later went on to ask, “Can you repeat that?” then, “Are you telling me I won $10,000?” before it finally sank in during the back and forth banter. Ironically, it was Gallant who sold Kempton the winning ticket and joked, “You told me you’d give me half if you won.” “I’m on my way to a casino, I’ll spend your half there,” quipped Kempton. The lucky ticket was pulled from a drum at Universal Consulting
Group by partner Erin Rommel. Kempton noted she didn’t have any immediate plans for the money, but told a livestream audience on Facebook, “Kiwanis is great organization.” “I gave that money for the right cause. Sometimes paying it forward really pays doesn’t it, “ she stated. Gallant wound up her end of the call thanking Kempton for supporting Kiwanis and wishing her a happy Thanksgiving. “Happy Thanksgiving to you too. This is a blessing isn’t it,” added Kempton. The $10,000 share that goes to Kiwanis is expected to fund their two main charity events starting with the Santa project, one of Gallant’s favourites. She says every child from pre-K to Grade 2 in both school divisions will receive a bag with a toy and chocolates, candies, chips and cheesies along with a Christmas orange and candy canes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
