Aalbers acclaimed, 14 vying for council
sidering his future.
A familiar face is returning to the mayoral seat nearly a month ahead of the Lloydminster municipal election.
The election, slated for Nov. 13, has 14 candidates put their name forward for a council seat. However, just one person has put their bid in for the mayor’s seat, current Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers.
Being the sole candidate to put his name forward for the top municipal spot Aalbers will be acclaimed as mayor.
“It certainly is an honour and a privilege to be accepted but never expected the reality of the world there’s various people and voices in the world, (I) totally expected someone might have a different perspective they might bring to city council,” said Aalbers.
Aalbers, who was first elected in 2016 will be in his third four-year term and says he is carefully con-
“Every year has been a four-year term, I have indicated I will be giving it a lot more consideration that I will do something else after this term,” he explained. “That would give me 12 years as mayor and I think that’s a pretty reasonable amount of time.”
He says his perspective has changed regarding his seat.
“I’m a grandfather now and it’s going to change my perspective on things a little bit,” said Aalbers.
Aalbers hopes to see a new generation come into municipal politics.
The candidates looking to take a municipal seat include returning councillors Jason Whiting, David Lopez and Michael Diachuk.
New council hopefuls include: Russell Moncrieff, Jean Mills Applegate, Tracy King, Barry Helm, Michele Charles Gustafson, Sara Christie, Darrell Dunn, Tanner Hnidey, Fred Sirett Sr., Jim Taylor and Justin Vance.
Strathcona Resources donate
$150,000
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Strathcona Resources Ltd. has kicked off a timely three-year funding partnership to support Mount Joy Snow Resort.
The Lloydminster-based heavy oil producer will help foot some needed operational costs with a $150,000 sponsorship worth $50,000 per year.
Greg Nohnychuk, senior operations manager of Strathcona Resources Ltd. announced the partnership at the resort on Oct. 10 in advance of a potentially costly replacement of the T-bar cable.
“That money is going to used to maintain the existing facilities, for upgrading any of the facilities and for expanding any future opportunities at the hill for multi seasonal events,” said Nohnychuk.
Mount Joy’s board secretary, Sheldon Gallagher was all smiles knowing Strathcona’s funding commitment couldn’t have come at a better time.
He noted the resort needs to conduct a nondestructive test on the steel cable rope in the next week or two. If it doesn’t pass, they need to act quickly to replace it before the ski season starts.
“It will probably be $60,000-$65,000 to have it installed. Without Strathcona’s help, we wouldn’t be to achieve that at all,” he said.
“It’s overwhelming actually to see that kind of generosity and commitment to the community,” he said.
In appreciation, Mount Joy has erected several large Strathcona Resources signs recognizing their financial support.
Gallagher went on to say if the test finds the rope is usable for another year, then they can look at upgrades to the hill.
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Lloyd Fire opens house
Beautiful sunshine, lifelong lessons and a bouncy castle greeted citizens young and old at the Station 2 open house on Oct. 8. Kids could tour a fire truck and knock down fake flames while parents talked about safety. “It shows the community what we have and what we serve the community with, our equip-
ment, our firefighters out trucks and fire halls,” stated assistantfire chief Kristopher Hill.
The equipment on display at the open house included the heavy rescue truck, the rescue boat, all the extrication tools, the tower truck, and command units.
“We want to make sure we really hit home with the fire safety messages, working smoke
They can hire an employee to help with snowmaking and things like that with the funding.
“If not, we put those plans on hold and divert everything towards the cable,” he said.
Nohnychuk explained Strathcona thought a funding partnership with Mount Joy was a great opportunity to give back to the community.
“This hill has been around for over 60 years and I think many people in the Lloydminster area have fond memories of the hill,” he said.
“We’re looking forward to continuing with those memories for future families.”
Nohnychuk says a lot of Strathcona’s employees participate at the hill.
“They have young families and use these facilities year round,” he said.
Nohnychuk has made a lot of great memories with his own family at Mount Joy over the years including teaching his daughter how to ski when she was young.
“It’s a great hill,” he said, adding he uses the trails himself to run.
Gallagher expects some of the funding from Strathcona will go towards
alarms, fire escape planning and going to that meeting place,” said Hill. “Making sure they call 911 and know where to go when they get out.” The event also attracted parents. They then learned about fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, CO2 alarms and hazmat. Hill stressed everyone must have a working smoke alarm, know where to place it, ensure they are on every level, outside all sleeping areas, and check the batteries every six months. If you have any questions about fire safety or education, you can contact the Lloydminster Fire Department.
trail maintenance.
He also said, “Greg is part of a really strong, dedicated running group that comes out to Mount Joy to enjoy our summer trail system as well as the mountain bikers.”
“I think what sparked the partnership was Greg saw what we were trying to achieve out here and have this as a year-round facility. We’ve got the manpower to do it, but it’s also the funds that are a big part of the equation.”
It was fitting that dozens of Grade 3 and 5 students from Winston Churchill School, some who ski or snowboard, were on hand for an Indigenous land-based learning field trip.
Winston’s vice-president Craig Blythe who runs on the trails was bowled over by Strathcona’s generous contribution to the four-season resort.
“It’s so nice to get funding for an incredible spot like this for our families to be able to ski and hike and cycle and enjoy the great outdoors,” said Blythe.
“My family and I ski here in the winter time and we’ve seen quite a few students from Winston and other schools here enjoying the slopes.”
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Mount Joy perfect for land-based teachings
The slopes of Mount Joy Snow Resort are the former stomping grounds of the Blackfoot and Cree Nations and are part of the Blackfoot Hills.
Grades 3 and 5 students from all five Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) elementary schools learned about nature and the Indigenous history of the area on land-based learning field trips from Oct. 7-11.
The class outings were led by LPSD Indigenous consultants Clint Chocan and Winddancer Waskewitch.
The idea was for students to participate in three “story walks” along the trail system. Students from Winston Churchill School had their field day on Oct. 10.
“They’re learning about the history of the Blackfoot Hills and how the Indigenous people used the land with landmarks,” said Chocan.
“They will be learning some of the world views we have as Indigenous people toward the land and the creatures.”
Chocan explained there’s a storyboard along
each route with the first one sharing information on plants and animals.
He noted the second story is about the local region, history and culture, while the third stop explains the important Indigenous landmarks around the area.
Chocan says at one point in history, Mount Joy was part of the Blackfoot territory.
“What I share is how the Cree came onto the plains,” he said.
He notes the Blackfoot invited the Cree to help with some southern nations that were pushing their way north onto the plains.
In a nutshell, Chocan identified the Cree as woodland people when the Blackfoot sought their help.
“They had to adapt to the lifestyle on the plains and they had access to the buffalo then,” he said.
Craig Blythe, vice-principal of Winston Churchill, was stoked to see his classes learning about the land and the history of the Blackfoot Hills firsthand.
“Clint does an awesome job of getting our day ready,” said Blythe that morning.
“He has QR codes that send us to videos or sound clips of elders and teachings about the plants that are here and the history we have on the paths about Blackfoot Hills.”
The weather was also favourable for a field trip.
“It’s not too hot; it’s not too cold and these kids are ready to get some exercise and learn about the land,” said Blythe.
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Amendment lowers allowed units in LUB
In a surprise twist, just moments before the public hearing for the land use bylaw, Mayor Gerald Aalbers introduced a large amendment to the bylaw.
This all occurred in front of a packed gallery at the Oct. 7 meeting.
The goal of the amendment is to move secondary suites, two-unit dwellings, and additional units, into discretionary use for low-density residential districts. Three or more units have been removed from low-density districts.
The amendment also directs the administration to review residential districts and bring recommendations back to the council.
“I’ve heard from many different people, residents, people, developers that our land use bylaw that’s currently being discussed today may not quite be right,” said Aalbers. “I think it’s very important that we understand what goes in the community, we listen to the community, we try to be attentive to the community.
The land use bylaw tackled the issue of removing red tape which was talked about in a previous item regarding the need for a sign permit.
“As Coun.(Johnathon) Torresan very clearly stated the land use bylaw is much larger than this simple proposal and item, it’s so important to remove red tape.”
Coun. Michael Diachuk said they need to keep the agriculture business in mind when talking about changing the bylaw.
“At some point, we need to be mindful that we need to strike a balance between how we grow as a city and respect the fact that agriculture needs to survive as a business in our community, I think this is kind of a middle ground which we can accommodate and makes sense,” he said.
Coun. Torresan was largely opposed to the proposed changes.
He spoke specifically about the Calgary housing situation Coun. David Lopez brought up.
“I see what we have in our land use bylaw as being very very different, light years away from the situation in Calgary where it’s blanket rezoning where you can have four plexes in every neighbourhood permitted use,” he said.
Torresan says they aren’t taking the steps they need to when reviewing the land use bylaw.
“My concern is we’re not taking incremental steps in things we need to do, we had our housing needs assessment done just last year and of those steps, some of them include having more options for more densification of neighbourhoods.” He said.
He also explained the importance of thinking about the future of housing and making small changes.
“Why that’s important, we’re seeing what’s happening in our community where there’s simply not enough lower-income style housing where you might get that out of that densification that would come with it,” said Torresan. “In the long run it is going to result in potentially having more issues related to homelessness if you don’t make these incremental steps.”
He concedes he understands with where everyone is at right now the community may not be ready for the change. Torresan does talk about the issues back pedalling on proposed changes to the land use by law may have.
“By not doing it, we’re acknowledging it, and by not taking those incremental steps we’re acknowledging that we’re okay with that problem potentially staying and needing more on the emergency side,” He said. “When we don’t have enough in the market housing or don’t have enough in the transitional or supportive housing, that might be the middle ground that we may need as a community.”
Council voted in favour of the amendment with Coun. Torresan voting against it.
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Residents pack city hall for public hearing
The hotly debated Land Use Bylaw in Lloydminster brought a full crowd to the Oct. 7 council meeting for a public hearing.
The gallery was packed with over 60 members of the public coming out to witness the meeting and the public hearing.
The public hearing started at 2 p.m. in council chambers and ran until the end of the last speaker just before 3:30 p.m.
Just moments before the public meeting an amendment was passed that removed three or more units from low-density districts, and moved two-unit dwellings, secondary suites, and additional units into discretionary use for low-density residential districts.
Speakers during the open house included: Paul Richer, Kurt Hutchings, Graham Brown, Bill Harder, Melinda Laley, Russell Moncrieff, Nanette Steward, Linda Kappel, Anwar Mangla, Jim Kelly, Erin Rommel, Colin Suter, Cory Anderson, Sara Christie, Marilyn Harder, Karen Ast, Karmen Dell, Mohammed Dell and Miranda Gasur.
The issue of higher-density housing in low-density residential neighbourhoods was something Lloydminster residents contested.
“As far as land use bylaw, thank for you’re the change at least on the low-density residential. It puts a lot of my talk a little bit mute, and I really appreciate that council really does listen,” said Richer, the first speaker during the public meeting.
Richer acknowledged councils move to leave low density housing as it is but moves on to the topic of the increase in allowed variance.
“I argue against the discretionary part for the development officer, I point to the bylaw to which currently, the discretion and variance authority in the 2016 bylaw has a 15 per cent variance,” he said.
Richer argued with the variance going up to 25 per cent and there being no architectural control the city may see homes that don’t look modern. He spoke spe -
cifically about Edmonton retaining architectural control and having modern, nice-looking units.
The hot-button topic of additional permitted units in low density neighbourhoods quickly took a back seat to the issue of community support centres.
“In the proposed land use bylaw there’s a section for community support centres, I think a lot of people in the audience today are concerned about this, as this would allow community support centres to be situated in various places throughout the city that they currently aren’t permitted,” said Hutchings.
Hutchings would be correct as many of the speakers following his presentation spoke specifically on their gripes with the community support centre section.
“In the general district section 7.1.2 you list businesses such as shopping centres, fitness studios, religious assemblies, hotels and public libraries and group them all together with community support centres minor or major,” said Melinda Laley.
“Allowing these general uses into one commercial category would allow a support centre to open up next to any commercial business in any area.”
She raised the question about what safety measures the centres are required to follow. Laley says the bylaw is vague and calls for the bylaw to be more definitive.
Speakers of the day covered a variety of topics and various talking points within the bylaw. The full public hearing can be found on the City of Lloydminster’s website.
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Queen Elizabeth kids in step with hip hop
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An all day hip hop workshop for Queen Elizabeth School students turned into a calorie burner, as well as being educational.
The program is offered to the Saskatchewan school system
by Jess Dance in Vancouver, B.C. with Q.E. hosting its workshop on Oct. 15.
“It is a really good chance for kids to come off of the Thanksgiving tummy filling and burn off some pumpkin pie and turkey,” said principal Ryan Mather.
Jess Dance’s program is also about empowering and inspiring the next generation through dance experiences that develop self-worth, self-expression, and connection to one’s body and each other.
“I think dance is just a human thing to do and it’s nice to open up and do it around your peers and kind of break a bit of a barriers and have fun,” said instructor Tyler Layton-Olson.
“I think it’s just a very good tool to have socially. It can give a lot of confidence and exercise and self-worth.”
Layton-Olso says he’s been on a 19-school
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tour in Sask. with just two schools left to visit.
“We’ve only ever done it with the B.C. school system. This is the first time doing it in Saskatchewan,” he said.
Q.E. is also the only school in the Lloydminster Public School Division to have a workshop. It was made possible by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils that brings arts to schools.
“The arts are so important and we need to make sure we focus on those. It is a real important part of learning for the whole child,” explained Mather.
He says it’s great to have an expert instructor like Layton-Olson to teach kids some dance.
Grade 4 student Kinley Payne took to it like a duck to water, noting there was a bit of a learning curve.
“It was fun,” she said and fairly easy to follow the instructor’s moves.
“It was tricky on
some parts though. The tricky part was when we had to get down on the floor and try and turn while we had our legs crossed.”
Kinley’s classmate Kenton Coulter was all smiles at that end.
“It was awesome,” he said.
The youngster noted the best part was “pushing buttons” with his hands as part of the dance moves.
Layton-Olson said his family did Ukrainian dancing and when he was nine, he got into everything dance-wise.
“When I was 17,I moved from Saskatchewan to Vancouver to train more in like ballet and contemporary,” he said.
He think TikTok has a lot to do with the growth of hip hop culture.
“It just becomes more and more popular. It’s been cool to watch,” he said.
Seniors make LTC an election issue
The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society is taking the need for long-term care (LTC) spaces in the region to the election trail in Saskatchewan.
Graham Brown, the group’s president, wants all candidates in the Lloydminster constituency to advocate for the replacement of the Jubilee Home. Voters go to the polls on Oct. 28.
“We need a new building as fast as possible. We are short beds. We need additional beds and we need a new facility fast,” said Brown at the seniors’ meeting on Oct. 8.
The record shows Saskatchewan has not added any LTC spaces
in Lloydminster since Jubilee in 1958 while Alberta has provided 214 LTC and designated supportive living spaces on its side of the city.
Both provinces have acknowledged there will be a projected shortfall of 148 LTC spaces by 2035 within an 87-kilometre radius of the city.
There’s a current waiting list of about 30 people for LTC spaces in the area.
The Seniors’ Care Society previously sent copies of its full Jubilee replacement proposal to all levels of the Ministry of Health and to MLAs from the two provinces.
“We have also undertaken to condense our proposal to a one-sheet marketing brochure
that will help us with communicating our message to the community and the government,” said Brown.
“That will go again to everywhere the full proposal has gone. We’ll make sure if anybody wants the full proposal, they can get it.”
Brown tipped his hat to Red Bicycle Communications for creating the artwork and copy for the quick read proposal at no cost.
In the meantime, the Seniors Care Society will publish the second of three weekly letters to the editor in the Oct. 17 Meridian Source on LTC spaces in the region.
Brown says hopefully the publicity campaign will discover where candidates stand on the issue.
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Popular performer graces Lloyd
Robert Larrabee is coming to Lloydminster for a night of music and fun.
The Nashville recording artist and Alberta-based Canadian singer-songwriter has delighted audiences everywhere from the United States to Mexico, London England, and Sydney Australia.
Larrabee has made a name for himself with a one-man act , “An Evening With The Legends,” also known as Robert Larrabee Live!
Audience members call it a great mix of music, talent, and humour.
“Nothing moves people like music, especially when it’s connected to a special time or place
in their lives, I want my music to be a part of a connection like that,” said Larraabee.
The show is filled with audience interactions, wardrobe changes, comedy, and plenty of banter.
Robert newest album High Water is tribute to many of the artists who’s music Robert has performed over the years. The song High Water is the story of Glen Campbell, who was quoted as saying, “When I left Arkansas and started playing with those LA studio musicians, I was floating on high water.”
Tickets for Robert Larrabe’s show can be found online at robertlarrabee.org or by calling 780-875-7919.
Photo courtesy Robert Larrabee
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Bonnyville gives go-ahead to women’s shelter
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The Town of Bonnyville has approved a development permit that could bring a women’s shelter to the town.
The request was presented at the Oct. 8 council meeting.
The proposed development includes 10 sleeping rooms totalling 23 beds. An average stay of two weeks was determined by administration by contacting other shelters.
Transportation will be provided to patrons of the shelter within the Town of Bonnyville as needed.
The application came with over a dozen conditions from administration to have the development approved.
1. Area fire hydrants or some other firefighting capability shall be in working order prior to above foundation construction commencing.
2. The proposed development shall be located as per the site plan submitted as part of the permit application
3. A security deposit of $7,000 shall be submitted prior to the commencement of construction.
4. Parking shall be as per requirements of the land use bylaw
5. Landscaping shall be as per the requirement of the land use bylaw landscape plan shall be provided to the Development Officer for review and approval. Should the property be abutting a residential area, a solid or chain link fence with slats shall be provided of not less than 1.5 metres or more than two metres in height along the side abutting the residential area.
Another 11 conditions were listed for the property, which included everything from being financially responsible during construction for any damage done to public property, covering all permitting, water and sewage, and seeing the parking lot paved, amongst other key conditions.
There were 13 adjacent landowner notifications sent out, which received three responses with concerns about the development.
Administration says they met with some of the concerned parties.
Coun. Phil Kushnir spoke about his contact with Cold Lake’s mayor to see
how the shelter in their town has impacted them.
“I talked to Mayor Craig Copeland from Cold Lake about the Dr. Margaret Savage Centre and then now turning into the Stepping Stone. To see if they’ve had any issues there in the past because it’s right in the middle of their city. He says there have been no complaints at either location in the entire time that Margaret savage has been there and now stepping stone going forward,” explained Kushnir. “He said this (women’s shelter) will be the safest building in town, by far.”
Kushnir referenced a letter regarding the proposed development.
“One of the things, when I was reading these letters, was from Staff Sergeant Park, and she had a really good comment of, this is very important for women to know they have a place to go. Because when they are abused, and don’t have a place to go, they are going to stay in that abusive relationship,” he said.
Kushnir says this development is an important step for the region.
“I think this is very very important for our region to have something like this, that these women who are being abused have a place to go and know they’ll be safe,” he said.
Kusnir said he was happy that he reached out to see how other communities were fairing with shelters in prominent locations. He says he does have concerns regarding the financing of the location.
“I do have concerns with financing going forward, I don’t want this to be put down on our municipality going forward,” he said.
Kushnir says the shelter should be looking to the provincial and federal governments to help with funding their facility.
Coun. Kayla Blanchette agreed the shelter is important for the community.
“I would say this is a need in the community and I think the applicants are certainly the experts here. We should be following their recommendation where an appropriate location is, and they’ve identified it,” she said.
The motion was unanimously passed by council.
Council also approved an application for women’s transitional housing, which will bring 12 beds to the town.
Regional Fire Review: Fire Prevention Week
Preschoolers left quite the mark during fire safety week. Over a dozen preschoolers dipped their hands in paint and left hand prints on the walls of the Marwayne Fire Department halls.
It was all part of their Marwayne Fire and Rescue tour during fire prevention week.
The kids got to leave a lasting mark while also touring fire trucks and using hoses for fun. Additionally, according to Protective Services of County of Vermillion River operations officer Austin Armitage, it keeps the message out there.
“We’re present, we’re in the area, you can come down and meet your firefighters. It helps kids face something that might be scary to them,” said Armitage. “It’s good engagement.”
Armitage said there is a purpose in having preschoolers come down and leave their handprints. In the future, when they come back on other school trips, as teachers or even firefighters, they will see their handprints and hopefully think it’s cool.
School information sessions were also part of their week.
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When it comes to school educators are often remembered for their years of service and contributions to the city.
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She was described by her daughter Fiona as a, “woman who greeted challenges enthusiastically and was innovative as a teacher.”
Despite the school moving multiple times O’Neill remained a constant offering, a rich program which incorporated music, art, and physical education. With educational goals twice as lofty, teaching civic responsibility, human relationships, and self-realization.
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In 1959, Lloydminster had an ambitious teacher who came to start a school. It wasn’t just any school she wanted to open a school for people with disabilities. The time was not very forgiving, differences in people were often looked down upon rather than embraced. Jean Doyle O’Neill however embraced the challenge and open a children’s school for students with mental disabilities. O’Neill immigrated from England to Canada in 1957 before coming to Lone Rock in 1958 and working as a teacher.
That same year, O’Neill was hired by a school for students with mental disabilities in
“O’Neill ignored the public attitudes of the day and took her students out into the community as often as she could, to playgrounds, out for lunch, or to the gymnasium at the Lloydminster Composite High School twice a week for physical education,” read a quote from a story in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix.
She had always insisted on teaching the students life skills to allow them to live indepen -
dently in the future. O’Neill and her family moved to B.C. in 1979 where she continued teaching students with disabilities, she was well-loved by her students. O’Neill was a pioneer of special education in Lloyd and her life-long dedication will always be remembered. It’s stories like this that I always find the most inspiring, educators, storytellers, community members who remain wholly committed to their goals.
It’s also people like O’Neill who push boundaries and make positive changes in people’s lives. Her countless students got to enjoy richer schooling because of her passion for those who needed a little more help.
I hope if there’s anything you take from this story it’s to have compassion and help those that may need a little more help. Whether you hold the door for someone to carry someone’s groceries everything counts.
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A baby bottle today could lead to problems tomorrow
When a child cries, it’s natural to want to comfort the child and stop their crying. Some parents try to soothe their children by giving them a bottle or a pacifier dipped in a sweet liquid. The child may stop crying; however, this practice often leads to future dental problems.
Children can develop a dental problem called baby bottle tooth decay. This is caused by sugar (carbohydrates) in the liquids in bottles clinging to the teeth for long periods, while bacteria in the mouth uses this sugar to attack the teeth.
The first signs of decay may be dull, white spots or lines on the teeth. Even though the baby teeth will be replaced by permanent ones, it is important to look after the baby teeth to ensure healthy gums and teeth, and proper positioning of the
permanent teeth. Healthy baby teeth are also very important for nutrition and proper speech development.
To prevent baby bottle tooth decay, never allow the child to fall asleep with a bottle or sippy-cup containing milk, formula, juice, or anything other than water. After feedings, wipe the baby’s gums with a clean damp cloth or gauze pad. Parents should start brushing a child’s teeth as soon as the first D. M. D. tooth appears. Parents are encouraged to wean their children by their first birthday and start offering the child a cup.
If you suspect your child may have baby bottle tooth decay, see your dentist right away. If you have concerns about your child’s teeth or need advice on preventing a baby bottle tooth decay, ask your dentist.
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
Leeway from Lloyd: Customer service can go viral
The Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce are just around the corner on Oct. 24.
One of the most important awards for any business member of the chamber is the one for customer service.
This award is decided by a public vote and can go a long way to attracting new customers with little or no marketing investment.
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If your experience as a customer is positive, no doubt you will return and tell 50 people or 500 on social media which will bring in more customers. In the ski business, the initial point of contact between a customer and an employee is called the
moment of truth that can influence whether you will have a positive or a negative experience.
Recently, staff at a local bank went out of their way to help me and a family member in another province to successfully jump through many hoops to settle a financial matter.
What blew me away was the fact I don’t have any accounts at this bank, but it was the same bank I was dealing with from afar.
One gentleman in particularly was most helpful and the process turned out to be a learning situation for him and some of his staff too, as it was for me and my family member.
Recently, an acquaintance related a negative experience he had at a local service business and as a result he is taking his business somewhere else. That business lost out and didn’t make amends.
In another positive situation, I had an appliance warranty company phone me about a repair that couldn’t be made, but they sent me a gift card
Gray Matters: Fiscal Responsibility
In the past week, the federal government finally decided it was time to show some fiscal responsibility. Unfortunately, it came at the expense of seniors funding.
What was the bridge-too-far budget line that drove them to this decision? An Old Age Security (OAS) increase, which will cost an estimated $16 billion in the next five years. Not national dental or pharma care, OAS.
So, what happens when a national government runs an approximately $40 billion deficit in 2024? There are multiple ways they can raise money to cover the over-expenditures.
The government borrows money through the Bank of Canada. They sell government bonds to anyone interested in purchasing one, and sell our debt to other nations. To name a few of those national options.
In recent years, 25- 30 percent of the national debt is estimated to be owned by foreign investors, including China, although who owns what and how much is strictly guarded. We also find unique ways to raise taxes for government purposes. Remember that the federal government is allowed to run a deficit. Something our current ruling party in Ottawa does well.
On a provincial level, Alberta has a $367 million surplus, while Saskatchewan is in a deficit of $273 million. They can raise money almost in the same ways as the federal government. They are also allowed to run deficits.
Legally, municipalities in Canada cannot run a deficit and can’t declare bankruptcy. The ways they can finance plans are also limited. The internal options are taking a loan, raising taxes (and service fees), selling assets, and cutting services, none of which should be palatable to a local council.
Since arriving in early July, one big thing has stumped me. How did we commit to a project worth approximately the entire city budget? Given the above options, an even more concerning question arises: What happens if some of the planned funding doesn’t come through?
A proposed transit system has estimated annual operating costs between $1.22 million and $3.33
million. Recently, officials stated that the system would increase taxes by between $25 and $150 per household. What would a $10-20 million hole in the municipal fiscal budget mean?
I’m not sure how governments at all levels think it’s okay to plan projects without concrete ways to finance them that don’t include raising taxes. For the upcoming elections at all levels, this needs to be a platform topic answered by every party. Increasing taxes at all levels does nothing more than increase the stress and strain of every Canadian, regardless of location.
But I know what I’ll do next time I run a deficit due to poor fiscal planning. I’ll ask the bank to create bonds in my name and then sell them to other nations. Or maybe they can loan me $1 million.
to replace my range at the original price including taxes. That also made me feel good about the local company I purchased it from and I also bought another four year warranty for my replacement.
Good customer service can be something as effective as just a friendly smile to create a positive experience. It could be the most important award for the reputation and bottom line of any small business member of the chamber. And the 2024 recipient is.....stay tuned.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.
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Cards, games, food, meetings, live music
Intro to Square Dancing
Modern square dancing lessons are being offered every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 5115 - 49 Ave. Walk to the beat of music by following simple instructions from the caller. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear whatever is comfortable. First evening is FREE. For more info, contact 780-872-2493 or visit SquareDanceLloydArea.com
Bingo at the Moose Lodge Bingo will be held every Monday and Wednesday, except holidays, at Moose Lodge 5213 57 St., Lloydminster. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games starting at 7 p.m. Must be at least 18 to play.
Legacy Centre Day Trip
The Legacy Centre is hosting a day-away bus trip to the Mayfield Inn in Edmonton and tickets are available now! The trip is on Oct. 23 and the bus leaves from the Legacy Centre parking lot. Brunch is at 10 a.m. with the production of “Musicians gone wild in NASHVILLE” starting at noon. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more details and tickets.
Basic Amateur Radio Class
The Sask Alta Radio Club is hosting a basic amateur radio class in Vermilion this fall (classroom location to be determined). The first class is Oct. 19 and run every Sat -
urday until the end of March 2025, with a break over Christmas. Costs is $100, which covers the course and study book. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please visit saskaltarc.ca or find them on Facebook.
Maidstsone Museum
Spook Night
Spook night at the Maidstone Museum will be Oct. 18 from 5-8 p.m. Admission is by donation. Please bring a flashlight. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Tangleflags Craft and Trade Show
The Tangleflags Craft and Trade Show is being held at the Tangleflags School on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch available, everyone welcome!
Islay Jamboree
The Islay Jamboree is being held on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Islay Community Hall. Admission is $15, participants free. Everyone welcome, lunch served. For more info, call Dixie at 780-744-2204.
Singles Cribbage Tourney
The Lloydminster Moose Lodge is hosting a cribbage singles tournament on Oct. 20 from 1-4 p.m. Entry fee is $20/person, eight games guaranteed with prizes awarded to the top finishers. Must register by
Thursday, Oct. 17. For more info, call Bruce at 780-522-6972.
Special Olympics AGM
Lloydminster Special Olympics will be holding their annual general meeting on Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Lloyd Lanes Bowling Alley. Everyone welcome!
Stroke TIA Class
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting a stroke/TIA class on Oct. 21 in Suite 115 of the Prairie North Plaza. The class runs from 12:30-1:30 p.m. To register, please call 306-820-6243. This class is free.
Spades Tournament
The Legacy Centre is hosting a Spades tournament on Oct. 24. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10 to play, lunch is available for $12. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more details.
Kitscoty Christmas Craft Show
The Kitscoty Christmas Craft Show is scheuled for Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. at the Kitscoty Hall. Admission is $2. The show will feature 50 vendors.
Cribbage Tournament
There will be a cribbage tournament on Oct. 27 at the Hillmond Hall. Registration is at 10 a.m., play begins at 11 a.m. Registration is $10, lunch is $15.
Fall Suppers
Blackfoot Fall Beef Supper
The Blackfoot fall beef supper is being held at the Blackfoot Hall on Oct. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $17 for adults, $8 for kids 6-12, five and under eat for free.
Maidstone United Church Fall Supper
The Maidstone United Church Fall Supper on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students (7-12 years old), children six and under are free.
Marywayne Fall Supper
The Marwayne fall supper is scheduled for Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the Marwayne Community Hall. The menu includes turkey, ham and all the trimmings. Cost is $20 for adults, $12 for 12 and under. Cash and debit available.
North Battleford Fall Supper
The North Battleford fall supper is Oct. 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saint Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church at 1942 98 St. in North Battleford.. Adults are $20, 6-13 years are $7, five and under are free with a family rate of $60. People can enjoy Turkey, ham and all the trimmings.
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Fire quickly extinguished
At approximately 6 p.m. Oct. 12, Lloydminster Fire Department was called to reports of a commercial fire.
LFD crews from Station 1 and 2 responded to the incident. They discovered a small blaze inside the west end Tim Hortons when they arrived.
“We just had a commercial structure fire on the west end of the city,” stated Aaron Buckingham, LFD fire chief. “There was no-one injured and it was quickly extinguished.”
The business was temporarily closed and reopened Oct. 15.
Firefighters remained on scene for over an hour at the incident.
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Silage corn: how to grow more with less
When it comes to producing highenergy feed for your livestock, there’s no question that silage corn offers farmers the most of everything – yield consistency, quality, nutrition, and flexible harvest timing. So, why choose
silage corn over cereals?
The advantages of today’s silage corn hybrids clearly outperform other feed options, especially for farmers looking to maximize feed production while using their land more efficiently.
Silage corn requires fewer acres and water per tonne of production when compared to cereal silage.
That’s because corn is naturally more water-efficient and droughttolerant than cereals like wheat, barley and oats. This means farmers can grow more with less.
In fact, a 2023 silage corn field grown under drought stress in central Alberta harvested double the yield (8 tonnes/acre) when compared to silage barley grown under the same conditions (4 tonnes/acre).
Put Pioneer silage products to work on your acres
Like any field crop, agronomics, field management and maturity at harvest factor into selecting the right hybrid. The ideal silage hybrid must deliver high total plant yield of digestible starches and fibre, a long harvest window that allows the plant to dry to the right moisture, and adequate sugars for proper fermentation.
That’s where Pioneer silage corn hybrids excel.
They are bred to deliver highquality, nutrient-dense feed with excellent stay-green for flexible harvest timing and consistent quality.
Delivering more livestock feed with every tonne, Pioneer hybrids also help farmers produce more with less water and acres.
Pioneer silage corn is also bred to optimize late-season plant health, because healthy plants continue to build more starch and biomass, maintain feed quality, and maximize the harvest window. And, since improved starch, or grain, is responsible for much of the increase in feed nutritional value, corn silage has an added advantage since 65 percent of energy for livestock and 45-50 percent of tonnage yield in corn silage comes from the grain. Ultimately, corn silage can help produce the most robust, reliable, and high-energy feed for western Canadian livestock farmers. So, why not choose the feed choice that outperforms other options, and opt for silage corn?
Contact your local Pioneer Sales Representative today or visit pioneer.com/Canada for more information about how Pioneer silage corn hybrids can perform on your farm.
Students play hooky for Bobcats Hockey
The Centennial Civic Centre’s rafters and roof remain intact, even after students tried to blow them off during the Lloydminster Bobcats’ annual Hockey Hooky Day.
According to the Bobcat’s GM, Nigel Dube it was a game players won’t forget anytime soon.
“They couldn’t even hear themselves talk on the bench, and there was lots of emotion,” said Dube.
“There was a lot of energy in that building and it was really cool to see.”
The building got loud throughout the game between the hometown ‘Cats and Camrose Kodiaks on Oct. 2.
Cheers of “Go Bobcat’s Go” echoed throughout the confines of the 57-year-old Civic Centre. When the Bobcats scored, one person was overheard saying it was louder than the rock concert they had recently returned from.
Students from Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) and Maidstone caused the noise, supporting the Bobcats. LPSD Director, Jason Neville, and the students from his board were in attendance.
“Hockey Hooky Day is an awesome chance for Grade 3-5 LPSD students to come together, cheer their hearts out, and witness the excitement of high-level hockey and sportsmanship in action,” said Neville.
“We love our partnership with the Lloydminster Bobcats. You could
feel the energy and enthusiasm throughout the arena. For some students, this is their first live game and an unforgettable experience. “
Meanwhile, if you looked closely during the game at ice level, you found 10-year-old Ayden rapidly snapping photos.
Ayden is a student at Jack Kemp Community School and, according to his teacher, loves photography and working with his hands.
“I like watching hockey and taking photos,” said Ayden during a pause in the action. “The school is going to use them during an assembly.”
He told the Meridian Source it was fun to get a school camera and take photos of the game, students and players.
Students packed the concourses and concessions throughout the event, filling up on candy, popcorn and sugary drinks.
“Some of these students may not be able to come to a game on the weekend and experience this,” said Dube. “Some students have never seen a hockey game, so it also helps teach those life lessons in a different environment.”
On the ice, the Bobcats had a goal called back early in the first period due to a penalty. Moments later, the Kodiaks scored to make it 1-0. They took the one-goal lead into the locker rooms. However, by the end of the second, Gus El-Tahhan had scored two goals and one response from the Kodiaks, and they were tied 2-2. However, at 2:08 of the first overtime, Camrose’s Avery Trotter ended it, sending the kids home on a losing note.
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Rustlers win
the period. The Rustlers gave up a goal on the penalty kill bringing the game to one-all.
The Lakeland College Rustlers opened their hockey season in front of a packed crowd.
The team welcomed the Red Deer Polytechnic to the Russ Robertson Arena.
The game kicked off with the Rustlers going up 1-0 early in the first before taking a penalty late in
They once again found a lead in the second period going up 2-1. Red Deer answered back tying the game mid-way through the third period.
The Rustlers, with just 18 seconds left on the clock managed to find a goal to clinch the game and take their home opener 3-2.
Bandits wallop Rangers in Thanksgiving hockey
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The Lloydminster Jr. B Bandits put on a scoring clinic against the Vegreville Jr. B Rangers.
The Jr. B Bandits welcomed the rangers for Thanksgiving action at the Centennial Civic Centre in Lloydminster.
Finding the back of the net 10 times in two periods the Bandits were pouring it on ending the second period of play 10-1.
The pressure continued into the third period as the Bandits scored 8 more times before the end of play. They took the home win 18-2, doubling their opponents’ shots on goal 54 to 23.
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Jr. Barons win after injury
What appeared to be a serious injury ended the Lloydminster Comprehensive Jr. Barons football game early on Oct. 6.
Mid-way through the third quarter, a player for the Babineau Warriors required medical attention after a play. An ambulance transported him off the field to a local healthcare facility.
The Warriors forfeited the game due to a lack of players and an inability to fill positions, giving the Barons a 1-0 win.
The Jr. Baron’s head coach, Cole Bloxam, updated The Meridian Source on the condition of the injured player later that evening.
“The player will be fine, the CT scan was negative and he’s expected to make a full recovery,” said Bloxam.
In response to some public criticism regarding the response to the injury, the Lloydminster Public School Division released the following statement.
“Following any incident, LPSD reviews current safety procedures to ensure they are effective and appropriate. Once reviewed, any necessary
steps to improve our protocols will be taken. The safety of our students and community is a top priority, and we are committed to making any adjustments needed to enhance our preparedness for future events.”
Meanwhile, until that point, he said the game was well played and a hardfought defensive battle.
Each team had taken the ball up and down the field but could never end the drive with points. When the injury occurred, it was a 0-0 battle.
“They were a tough team in their own right, they showed up, played hard and I told their coach they played like lions,” said Bloxam. “It’s an unfortunate way to end a game.”
Additionally, he reflected on how his team played until then, he was proud of the effort.
“We showed how tough we were. We made several goal-line stands and kept them off the scoreboard,” stated Bloxam. “We’re going to make sure we work on the execution and coming together and making some more plays in the end to win some games.”
Their next game is this weekend, at home, against the Knoll Panthers. The game will take place at Armstrong Field at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19.
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Word on the beat: Media reporting
have the same values and responsibilities police do with information.
On Sept. 16, 2024, Meridian Source reporter Dan Gray provided an opinion piece titled “What a week”. He wrote of local tragedies occurring within a short period and addressed why immediate media reporting may not happen. Police provide media releases to media outlets and in turn the media can provide that to the public or, media report information they obtain through other means. This led to today’s topic of information, processes and credibility checking.
It is extremely important for police, as well as media, to be considerate, accurate and truthful in our reporting. We are very careful and intentional in what information is released taking many areas of the information into account. Neither of us report on suicides and the media goes to lengths in exercising discretion in photos and the reporting of any serious incidents. In my policing experience, I have always had an excellent relationship with local media outlets as they very much
OUnfortunately, social media has been the platform where families and friends first learned of their loved-one’s death, and this is far from ideal. Whenever possible, we will engage Victim Services to attend with an officer to conduct a nextof-kin notification regarding a death. This specialized group bring so much benefit in these circumstances and their support for the deceased’ family/friends cannot be overstated.
Neighbours, friends or families will disclose what they observed at scenes to reporters which can include people’s identities, but it often isn’t appropriate for police to comment on. We have to make positive identification of any deceased individuals and then make priority notifications. During all this, investigative considerations must be made so we don’t jeopardize our investigation. While identities or pieces of information may appear to be obvious, investigators must follow protocols in safe-guarding and confirming information.
An example is when an officer seizes substances believed to be drugs. We typically have a pretty good idea of what the substance is as we have testing kits, but these are presumptive tests. This is why in media releases the wording ‘believed to be’, is used unless a drug sample has been analyzed by a laboratory and they have issued a Certificate of Analysis stating exactly what the substance is. This is the extent required for us to say definitively what a substance is.
Another area of where the law governs information is when an individual is arrested for a criminal offense. Until an information is sworn/affirmed, privacy laws prevent us from disclosing the individual’s identity. A Judge’s Order may also prohibit this. We are also not allowed to release the identity of a youth who has been criminally charged.
As Dan wrote in his opinion piece, the release of inaccurate information would lend to undermine credibility. Credibility is extremely important for both the media and police as it is something you can work to gain it back, but best just not to lose it in the first place.
Letter to the Editor: Seniors hot-button elections issues
n Oct. 28, Saskatchewan residents have the privilege to vote for their choice of government to conduct their provincial affairs, including health care.
As seniors, our needs have changed over time. Does the government we voted for as “working people” have the same focus we need as seniors? Long term care spaces is one issue Lloydminster seniors seriously need to consider when voting. In 1958 the Saskatchewan government built the original 50 bed Jubilee Home in Lloydminster. Sixty-six years later, there are still only 50 beds on the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster. On the Alberta side there are now 214 spaces. As a Saskatchewan resident, how will that affect you? If you need to be placed in Long Term Care, here is the process. Your name is put on a list and when a placement becomes available, you will be assigned that bed. The bed you will be offered, will probably not be in Lloydminster, because there are long waiting lists for Lloyd -
minster facilities. You will be “offered” one of 25 Alberta or 20 Saskatchewan facilities within 100 miles of Lloydminster. If you are being transferred from hospital to long term care, you must take the first bed offered to you or you will be charged a daily fee. You will be promised to be brought back to Lloydminster at the first opportunity. What you will not be told is that it may be more or less than seven months until that happens. There are no promises. If you decline the placement offered, your name goes to the bottom of the long waiting list. If you are placed in an Alberta facility and choose to stay there, you will have to give up your Saskatchewan residency.
So just how long are these waiting lists? As of September, there are 30 people on the waiting list of which 10 are those waiting to come back to Lloydminster after having been transferred out. Why has the Saskatchewan government chosen not to create more long-term care spaces in Lloydminster? Good question to ask the candidates! - Graham Brown, Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society
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