Meridian Source - October 19, 2023

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VOLUME 6 I ISSUE 17

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Business glitz night looms GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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It’s glitz and glam time once again for members of the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 Business Excellence Awards.

The awards take place tonight at the Lloyd Ex with top awards for Business of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and NonProfit of the Year to be announced.

Chamber president, Blaine Stephan, spoke about the event during a small business week kick-off luncheon with the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday.

H e s a i d e ve ry y e ar more than 10,000 business across the country come together to celebrate entrepreneurship, share experiences and build networks.

“Here in Lloydminster, we take our role seriously during small business week. We are proud to host the annual celebration of business excellence,” said Stephan.

“This event serves as a platform to recognize and appreciate our exceptional business

community. It underlines our unwavering dedication, acknowledging our local businesses, which are a core part of the Chamber’s mission.”

Stephan also told the audience about the importance of small businesses to the economy of Lloyd.

“They’re the backbone of our entire community—97 per cent of businesses in Lloydminster have less than 100 employees. So they are what make Lloydminster tick,” he said.

“Without our small businesses, we don’t have a Lloydminster.”

Stephan read out the short list of nominees in each category listing Katchi Cafe, Lloydminster Construction Association and Home Hardware for the Think Lloyd First Ambassador Award.

Extreme Donair and Pizza, The Silver Mannequin, Heritage Optical, Lakeside Pharmacy and Sheepskin Loft are in the running for the Customer Service Award.

Small Business of the Year contenders are Viking Strength, The

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Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce president, Blaine Stephan, will preside over this evening’s Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards night at the Lloyd Ex. He helped kick off Small Business Week activities at a joint lunch at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster meeting on Monday.

Proper Eats & Drinks, May 6 Cinema and D & A Optometry.

The Diversity Award will go to either Lakeland College or Staples while Hair Den and Bexson Construction are the nominees for Employer of the Year.

Naude Medi Spa and Diamond 7 Meats are contenders for the Integrity Award with three companies, Grit-

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stone Sharpening, SipGrazeLove and Iron Will Metalworks Ltd. up the the Entrepreneur of the Year.

Community Spirit nominees are Kaschl’s Culligan Water and PWM Steel Services Ltd. The nominees for the Downtown Business of the Year include City Furniture & Appliances, Brighter Horizon Finan-

cial Services Ltd. and Jo’s Barbershop.

The Business Woman of the Year could go to either Henka Divorce Law & Mediation, Violet Eyes Optometry, In Touch Massage & Esthetics or Imagine Laserworks.

“As Chamber president, it’s my responsibility to hand pick the recipient of the coveted Lifetime Achievement

Award,” said Stephan.

“This accolade is the pinnacle of achievement and the suspense is building.”

The Business Excellence awards are just hours away.

“It’s going to be an evening filled with excitement and celebration as we acknowledge these outstanding businesses and organizations,” said Stephan.

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Sask RCMP seize $4M in illegal drugs in Maidstone

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On June 1, a Saskatchewan RCMP roving traffic unit conducted a traffic stop on a westbound vehicle containing two occupants on Highway #16 near Maidstone.

Upon further investigation, police seized four large bags containing 90 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 kilograms of cocaine with a combined value of approximately $4,000,000.

The methamphet-

amine seized has been tested and resulted in purity levels as high as 100 per cent.

The cocaine seized has been tested and resulted in purity levels as high as 86 per cent.

As a result of the invest igat ion, Sahil-

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Have you ever wondered what priorities police focus on?

Do you have a question for the police you’ve always wanted answered?

The Lloydminster RCMP invites every-

one to attend a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in the OTS Room of the Servus Sports Centre.

Members of the Lloydminster RCMP will be on hand to discuss year-to-date progress on policing priorities and provide

updates from various units within the Lloyd RCMP. RCMP members will answer any other questions about overall detachment operations and community safety.

The Lloydminster RCMP looks forward to seeing you there!

preet Grewal (19) of Edmonton, was arrested and charged with the following on June 2: - Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; - Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; Parminder Singh (20), also of Edmonton, was arrested and charged with the following on June 2: - Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; - Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2) Controlled Drugs

and Substances Act; Both Grewal and Singh were scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Monday.

Collaboration among police agencies is a crucial part in policing communities efficiently and effectively. This significant seizure will disrupt the supply of illicit, lethal drugs destined for distribution across Canada, particularly Saskatchewan.

“We are incredibly proud of the work of our RCMP officers. It’s the sheer dedication and hard work from units - like our Roving Traffic Unit in this instance - that ensures d ange rou s d ru gs are taken off the streets – reaffirming our top priority of keeping the public safe,” said

Rhonda Blackmore, Commanding Officer o f th e Saskatc h e w an RCMP. “This is also another great example of how the RCMP’s work is not limited by our borders and we can pull resources from all provinces to get the job done.”

“This investigation is an excellent demonstration of what can be achieved through agency collaboration.

By working together, the RCMP and our partner agencies prevented a significant amount of methamphetamine and cocaine from entering our communities and potentially causing numerous accidental overdoses,” added Superintendent Sean Boser, the Officer in Charge of Federal Policing from Calgary.

Onion Lake RCMP request info on whereabouts of wanted male

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nion Lake RCMP is asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of 27-yearold Tristan Whitstone.

Onion Lake RCMP is investigating a serious assault that occurred in the Onion Lake Detach-

ment area in August.

As a result of this investigation, Whitstone of Onion Lake Cree Nation, Sask has been charged with: - one count, aggravated sexual assault, Section 273(2)(b), Criminal Code; - one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized, Section 92(3)(a), Criminal Code.

- one count of forcible confinement, section 279(2) of the Criminal Code; - one count, uttering threats, Section 264.1(1) (a), Criminal Code.

A warrant has been

issued for his arrest.

Investigation has determined he may be in the Onion Lake area and Onion Lake RCMP is actively working to locate him.

Whitstone is approximately 6’1”, weighing approximately 240 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. A photo of him is attached.

If you see Whitstone, do not approach. Report information on the whereabouts of Whitstone to Onion Lake RCMP at 306-344-5550 or anonymously by contacting Sask Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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Food and fun at Oktoberfest passed away.

“Diamond 7 has the recipe now and they

Lloydminster German Heritage Society members, led by Richard Starke, march up to the stage, beer in hand, to kick off the evening with an opening ceremony. Jeannette Benoit-Leipert Meridian Source JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

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German food, beer and dancing were abundant as Lloydminster celebrated Oktoberfest.

The event began with cocktails and dinner, followed by the musical stylings of the Prairie Dogs, and entertainment courtesy of the Concordia Alpenrose Dancers out of Saskatoon. It was hosted by the Lloydminster German Heritage Society (LGHS) at the WLS Convention Centre.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we do have an opening ceremony. My

goodness, you can’t do anything in Germany without an opening ceremony—that and a whole pile of paperwork,” joked emcee Richard Starke.

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A lot of people like the food, they like the beer, everyone has their thing.

The opening ceremony began with the singing of the German national anthem Deutschlandlied, followed by O’Canada.

“I’ve been involved since the inception.

It started in 1991 and we had our first Oktoberfest in 1992,” said Oktoberfest organizer Chris Armstrong.

“My mom and dad are both from Germany. My mom is here tonight, we took some fourth-generation pictures because our son is here with his family and the girls.”

Armstrong said although her last name doesn’t sound German, she wants to stay in touch with her German roots, and being part of the LGHS is a good way

to do that.

“My parents are from t her e , so we want t o kind of keep that heritage alive.”

Armstrong said people look forward to Oktoberfest for many reasons.

“A lot of people like the food, they like the beer, everyone has their thing.”

A big part of Oktoberfest is the food, and of course, an important staple is German sausage. The recipe was given to the LGHS by a founding member who

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make it in honour of him. Hans Strunk was his name.”

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Thorsteinson to mingle in Lloyd GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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Lloydminster area rancher James Thorsteinson, the former president of the Saskatchewan Party, is seeking the nomination to represent Lloydminster in the October 2024 provincial election.

James Thorsteinson is holding his first meet and greet in Lloydminster to seek support for his bid to become the Saskatchewan Party candidate in the 2024 provincial general election.

Thorsteinson will be at the Microtel Inn and Suites on Oct. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to boost his chances.

The meeting is timed in advance of the nomination vote in Paradise Hill on Nov. 30 when Thorsteinson hopes to replace Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young.

“I’m more than happy to answer any questions they have regarding why I am running and address any issues they have and what they see as their big issues,” said Thorsteinson.

“That’s what’s important to me, what the issues are for them. I’m not going in there with my own agenda. I want

to hear what constituents have to say and take those forward to Regina.”

Thorsteinson is a fourth-generation cattle rancher east of Lloy d minst e r w ho is familiar with issues voters are facing in the constituency.

“Healthcare, of course, is top of mind for everybody, it always is and some of the affordability issues that people are facing right now and the economy, that’s a lot of it. Those are the two biggest,” Thorsteinson said.

He recently stepped down as president of the Saskatchewan Party after serving nearly nine years, hoping to become the next Lloydminster MLA. He says in order to vote in the nomination process, you have to be a member of the

Sask Party seven days prior to the nomination meeting.

Thorsteinson will have memberships available at the Microtel meeting.

He says both he and Young are trying to recruit members and get supporters to come to the nomination meeting.

“Whoever gets the most votes at the nomination meeting becomes the nominated candidate in the 2024 general election,” said Thorsteinson.

“There still could be somebody else who put their name in. The deadline hasn’t passed for that either.”

If Young wins the nomination, she’ll be seeking her fourth term in the Legislature.

Thorsteinson has been already pitching his nomination bid at

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meetings in Pierceland, Paradise Hill, Hillmond and a bunch of small community meetings with people and hearing what their concerns are.

He says it’s going well for him so far.

“People are telling me they are looking for some change; it’s time to have a fresh face representing this area in Regina and they’re quite happy that I’m doing what I’m doing,” said Thorsteinson.

“Different MLAs have d i f f e r e nt sh e l f l i v e s.

Some like Donna Harpauer and Don Morgan have been there quite a while. Others’ shelf lives aren’t quite as long,” he said.

“Some MLAs can stick around for a long time and some two terms (which) is about what their shelf lives would be.”

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HRHS receives game-changing donation JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

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A Canadian organization recently sparked some smiles at Holy Rosary High School.

CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) donated $14,000 in welding and safety equipment to enhance the school’s shop.

“We’re very grateful for that. The new welders and all those helmets and stuff. It’s so cool to be able to use new technology and you can learn so much more from that stuff, so I’m very grateful for their donation”, said Grade 12 student Marleigh Mann, who uses her welding skills outside of the classroom as well— helping out on the family farm.

“We do a lot of welding at home—just building pipe fences and stuff. And before I was just kind of the labourer around there, but I’m starting to move up now and I get to actually do some of the welding,” said Mann.

“So it’s been great to give me a start and give me an idea of how to do all that stuff.”

Grade 11 student Rhett Yaremy says this is his second year in welding, and he intends to take every welding

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HRHS welding students were all smiles after receiving a $14,000 donation from the Canadian Welding Bureau to put toward new welding equipment.

course available prior to graduation.

“I love the hands-on aspect. Personally, as a student, I much prefer to learn practically instead of on paper and in theory,” said Yaremy.

“Especially with the great instructor we have here. He’s very into details and if you listen to his instruction you get great results and great feedback as well. He’s not only done welding but he’s also done a lot of other trades work in carpentry and stuff like that.

So he’s a very handson guy and he does great work here with the students.”

H R H S w e l d ing instructor, Kevin Bender, says the donation is a ‘game changer’.

“It not only helps the students recognize the importance of the welding program, but it also helps our school division realize we have outside industry that’s interested in contributing and putting an emphasis on these important trades,” said Bender, who is a jour-

neyman welder himself.

“I feel blessed and honoured, I’m able to influence a large group of students and lead them on a path to success and show them some different career opportunities that exist,” said Bender.

“Right now technology and the trades and kids that are willing to learn—they can make an excellent living for themselves and they’re respected as much as their friends and family that are going to university and college.”

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Rendell hosts sport week tourney Fun is what it’s all about for Ryan Mather, principal at Queen Elizabeth School and coach of the Knights.

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It’s about playing soccer and participating and some competition as well. It’s a great chance for kids to have some fun.

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Ava Dumont-Bruce gets ready to kick the ball forward for her Jack Kemp Community School Jaguars during an LPSD mixed soccer tournament at Rendell Park School last Thursday. The grades 5-6 Jags took on the Winston Churchill Wildcats.

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There was no better way to celebrate school

sports week in Saskatchewan at the Lloydminster Public School Division than a soccer

tournament for elementary school players.

The annual event was hosted by Rendell Park School last Thursday wit h mixed t eams of Grade 5-6 athletes and coaches shrugging off the chilly weather.

That’s the way it was for the Jack Kemp Jaguars and their coach Tenille Woods cheerleading from the sidelines.

“We played last week when it was raining out.

This is warm for us.

It’s a lot of fun,” said Woods.

Rendell Grade 5 teacher Ryan Sklapsky did a lot of running around himself as a referee and organizer as the school’s Education Athletic Council rep.

“This is our wrapup tournament,” said Sklapsky, who notes school sports week is basically a celebration of athletics.

He says it’s to celebrate LPSD athletes who participate in school sports and celebrate teachers and coaches who volunteer

their time to give kids a chance to compete in a friendly competition.

“It would have been nicer to get some better weather, but at least we’re not trying to shovel the field like we did a few years back,” he said.

“We’ll take the wind and we’ll take a bit of cloud. It’s better than two feet of snow.”

Sklapsky says the tournament is also an opportunity for students to get out of class for an afternoon and have some fun.

“It’s about playing soccer and participating and some competition as well. It’s a great chance for kids to have some fun,” he said.

It was even more fun going against the Barr Colony Bulldogs coached by his son, Noah, who teaches Grade 3.

“You know what, he’s doing a great job,” said Mather Sr. about his son.

“His team at Barr Colony is playing super hard.”

It was fun for Noah, too, noting he wasn’t out to upstage his dad.

“The kids like to always go and say hi to both Mr. Mathers at the end of it,” he said.

“But it’s a cool opportunity for our kids to get in an LPSD tournament and get to play with each other and play against other kids across our school division.”

A trophy is also awarded to the overall winner, but that’s secondary to the gist of the tournament.

“Mainly it’s just to have fun, get the kids involved,” said Mather Jr. Sklapsky says following the soccer tournament, elementary schools will transition to triple ball, which is a form of volleyball.

“After that, we have a variety of sports after Christmas. We have three-on-three basketball, badminton, volleyball, cross-country skiing and track and field,” said Sklapsky, with more sports hosting to come at Rendell.

“It’s good for the kids to come out and have some friendly competition with some o f th e i r h o c ke y bu d dies or dance buddies or swimming buddies they see outside of the school and get a chance to wear the school jersey with some pride,” said Sklapsky.

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Brandon Jones, left, and Ashton Faithful, warded off the chills under a blanket during a LPSD soccer tournament at Rendell Park School last week. Faithful came to watch son Laykin Cardinal play for the Winston Churchill Wildcats.

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Gigantic gourds draw crowd

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Local green thumb Don Crews took home first place at the Smokey Lake Pumpkin Festival with his giant pumpkin, weighing in at 2,037 lbs. Crews’ pumpkin was a crowd favourite at this year’s Pumpkin Fest.

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The border markers weren’t the only giant orange objects in downtown Lloyd on Sunday afternoon.

Local pumpkin growers Don Crews and Dane Suchan trailered the fruits of their labour downtown so people could have a look during Pumpkin Fest.

Don Crews took

home the title from the Smokey Lake Pumpkin Festival for his gigantic gourd, weighing in at 2,037 lbs.

“I started growing giant pumpkins back in 2000, or maybe

’99,” he recalled, adding there’s a lot more to it than you’d think.”

“First you have to have it in the right place on the vine, you have to have a big enough plant.

You have to maneu-

ver all the vines, and you have to trim them.

You’ve got to allow for the growth of the pumpkin. We’ve learned all these things the hard way,” said Crews.

“It’s all about planning for each stage of the growth. I’ve already started for next year—I have to soil test, tend the soil properly, and then hope for the best.”

The pumpkins get their start on Crews’ farm, south of the City.

Last year he grew one that was an astounding 2,537 lbs.

Taking home second place from Smokey Lake was Dane Suchan, who is also rooted south of Lloyd off of Highway 619.

“Everyone sees them because it’s right off 619. Everyone kinda looks forward to it every year now—driving by and watching the growth,” said Suchan, adding it’s his second year growing

giant pumpkins.

“Since I pollinated it, it was 110 days on the plant. I start them in April and then dig soil heating cables in the garden to get the soil warm to get them out there earlier,” said Suchan.

“It takes a lot of work and time and it’s all about your soil.

You want that soil up to spec. Don’s been giving them a hundred gallons a day at least. I give them a little less than that, and then lots of fertilizers and organic materials.

There’s a lot that goes into them.”

Suchan’s pumpkins weighed in at 834 and 500 lbs. this year.

This year’s Pumpkin Fest attracted many folks to the downtown core to take in live music, a car show, various vendors and some delicious street food, as well as a bouncy house and games for the kids.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

City hosting public transportation survey

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Lloydminster citizens are invited to provide input on the community’s public transportation needs and priorities as the City undergoes the second phase of its Public Transportation Master Plan assessment, which started Wednesday.

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The study includes identifying the type of service that could be offered and its frequency, the operating model and the economic impacts.

City Administration, in consultation with WATT Consulting Group, is undertaking a comprehensive public transportation needs assessment and feasibility study to help understand how transit could serve local travel needs most effectively.

The study includes identifying the type of service that could be offered and its frequency, the operating model and the economic impacts.

Building on the information received during Phase 1 (OctoberNovember 2022), the feedback gathered will continue to develop the Public Transportation Master Plan.

There are two ways to provide input: - Online at YourVoiceLloyd.ca/PTM. The online survey is available until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8.

- Via printed copies of the survey, available at: - City Hall (4420 50 Ave.) - Operations Centre (6623 52 Street) - Lloydminster Public Library, LloydMall (5211 44 Street) - Servus Sports Centre (5202 12 Street) - or by request (780875-6184 Ext. 2322) - All paper copies must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8.

Please note facilities may close before noon.

Lloydminster does not have a public transportation system but does have foundational transportation services supporting seniors and people with disabilities within the community: the Seniors Taxi Program and Border City Connects.

These programs provide the initial building blocks for transportation options.

Suggestions for a public transportation network must help support the community’s future economic development and resilience and ensure that it is financially viable and prudent for Lloydminster’s ratepayers.

For this reason, it is important to have the community involved in the planning process.

The feedback collected through the survey will help inform the recommendations of the City of Lloydminster’s Public Transportation Master Plan.

A summary of the findings will be available in a future What We Heard report.

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What’s good for the soul and fun as a whole?

Aside from the usual tourist-type activities and nature walks through Kingston’s many conservation areas, we also visited a couple of my aunts and uncles while driving back to Kingston after a night in Prince Edward County (A.K.A wine country).

I hadn’t seen these particular aunts and uncles (or any for that matter) in several years, and the fact one of said aunts (she’ll tell you she’s my favourite) was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, made the trip that much more special.

A version of “I have to meet your fiancé before I forget my own name” were the words she used.

As I get older I realize the importance of making time for those visits. No one knows what

EDITOR TAYLOR WEAVER

In the case of this week’s column, the answer to the above question is ... vacation!

I don’t take weeklong vacations often, but when I do, I usually find myself visiting friends and family in Onterrible (the wording Chelsey and I usually hear when we tell people of upcoming trips).

Chels and I were in my hometown of Kingston from Oct. 6-11 and loved every minute of it.

Sure, it rained more than it likely did here, but we didn’t let it bother us, we embraced it. Plus, we can’t control the weather, right? So why let it control us?

tomorrow brings!

On the way back to Kingston we stopped in Napanee to visit one of my oldest friends, Jordan, who I’ve known since Grade 4.

He was the guy in my circle who could always make you buckle from laughter; that definitely hasn’t changed since we were kids.

Chels and I also got to meet the lady in my brother’s life, who passed the ‘test’ with flying colours and has excellent taste in music.

She had the idea to check out the Talking Heads 1984 concert documentary “Stop Making Sense,” which was recently remastered in 4K and was playing in The Screening Room in downtown Kingston. We both LOVED this film,

and it left us both with a better appreciation for live music and moviemaking in the ‘80s.

When it was time to fly home, we were looking at books at Ottawa International Airport when “Son Of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces” caught my eye. ‘I know this book,’ I thought. I know this book because I went to high school with the author, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, who went by ‘Stan’ in those years. It turns out ‘Stan’ was an immigrant who moved to Canada from Sudan at age 12 and was trying to navigate how to fit into our society. I didn’t know much about Stan, or who Elamin really was until I read his book. I recommend it to anyone. Just like vacation, a good read is also good for the soul.

ASK THE EXPERTS 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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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Pronouns are not top priority STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

The world is getting even weirder in Saskatchewan with a recent protest in Regina over a pronoun policy in schools, the same week Hamas terrorists invaded and butchered hundreds of Israeli concertgoers and innocent citizens in their homes.

I think we need to get our priorities right and focus on what really matters here and abroad. I guess a lot of people didn’t get that point over Thanksgiving dinner.

Let’s face it. The legislation in Saskatchewan will simply require children under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to change their names or pronouns at school.

School-age children need the con-

sent of parents for a lot of things like going on field trips, joining sports academies and even vaccines.

This education policy seems like just another opportunity for parents to have an important conversation with their kids if they want to change their name or identify with a pronoun and aren’t aware of the consequences due to their age.

Compared to what’s happening in the Middle East, this issue is pretty superficial.

In the Middle East, it’s plain to see there will never be an end to the conflict between Jews and Arabs, especially if terrorists are running various Arab governments in the conflict region.

It seems like three or four years go by with relative peace before another terrorist group or extremist faction

Smoke rises after Israeli air strikes of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. File Photo seeks to annihilate Israel.

Of course, Israel fights back to survive, leading to more misery for innocent people on both sides, and the cycle repeats itself.

Canada, meanwhile, always seems to invite refugees from vari-

ous war-torn countries, including some run by enemies of democracy, to live here, as if coming here will change their stripes.

We hear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expecting us to feel proud about allowing people who don’t share

our values to emigrate here.

He and a lot of others get all warm and fuzzy over it and think that’s so wonderful —because somehow Canada is so different from the rest of the world.

I’m sure the UN thought that too when

they decided to put Jewish people next to Arabs who have sought to kill them since 1948 when they established the State of Israel.

If pronouns come before national identity, security and terrorists, then we are in trouble.

Border Banter with Benoit-Leipert: Organics pickup Elementary school to engagement

It has been an eventful week around our house.

Two big milestones: one for our daughter, and one for our son … and our future daughter!

These big moments have left me wondering what happened to the days when it was all about Lego and Lightning McQueen? Tutus and Tinkerbell?

Our daughter celebrated her sweet 16 bi rt h d a y e a r l i e r t h i s week, as well as her ‘golden’ birthday. Sixteen on the 16th.

The same six-pound babe I once held in my arms as a new mom.

The most terrifying yet amazing feeling I’ve ever experienced.

Suddenly we’re in charge of this tiny, fragile human. I’m sure any parent reading this can relate.

Today she’s neither tiny nor fragile. She’s her own human and is more beautiful and talented than we could have ever imagined. A brilliant young adult with her whole life ahead of her. It’s surreal comparing photos of our bright blue-eyed baby to our bright blue-eyed young woman.

Our son, on the other hand, I never held as a baby. I met him when he and his twin brother were four years old, and his younger brother was two. It was love at first sight though, no doubt about it.

Their dad and I were married about a year and a half after that, and now one of those sweet

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I get that full-circle feeling when I’m around them, and I understand why he popped the question. When you find your best friend and soulmate you can’t wait to make it official.

We are very excited

to see what the future brings for them, and we’re over the moon to welcome another wonderful daughter into our family!

I swear, there’s something about raising humans that makes time move faster than ever before.

s October comes to an end, so does the City of Lloydminster’s weekly organics pickup.

Starting Oct. 30, the City will pick up organics every second week. Bi-weekly organics pickup during the colder months not only aligns with the City’s commitment to ecological waste management, but it’s also practical with an 80 per cent decrease in organics disposal in the winter.

Residents are encouraged to sort their organics to ensure only appropriate items are placed in the designated organic waste bin; an essential for the health of our

environment.

This includes fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, yard trimmings and shredded paper, along with soiled paper and cardboard, including pizza boxes.

More than 8,420 single and multi-family homes participate in the curbside collection program.

Since its inception in April 2013, the program has diverted over 30,000 tonnes of waste from the landfill. Visit Lloydminster.ca/curbside for more information about the City of Lloydminster’s curbside collection program and frequently asked questions.

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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.

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

Recurring events

Fun for the whole family

BINGO IS BACK! Bingo at the Moose Lodge, located at 5213 57 Street, is back every Monday and Wednesday starting Sept. 6.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Must be 18 to play.

Feastival 2023 The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is excited for Feastival 2023, which is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. The farm-to-table event celebrates the connections between local farmers, chefs, field and table and, our urban and rural residents. For more information and tickets, contact the Lloyd Ex at 306-825-5571.

Playschool Pre-registration Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has opened up their registration for the fall 2023-2024 classes. They offer one-day a week for threeyear-olds and one or two days a week for four/five-yearolds. They have also qualified for the Affordability Grant.

For more information please call 780-872-9523.

North Bend Jam The North Bend Musical Jam is the second Sunday of each month from 1-4:30 p.m.

It will feature musicians and dancers; all music lovers welcome. Jams will be held on Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.

The Hall is wheelchair acccessible; everyone welcome!

Fundraisers/ Fall Suppers Blackfoot Fall Beef Supper The Blackfoot Fall Supper is being held on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Blackfoot Hall. Adults $17, children 6-12 $8, 5 and under free.

Marwayne Fall Supper The Marwayne Fall Supper will be held at the Marwayne Community Hall on Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. Supper will include turkey, ham, and all the trimmings. Adults are $15, children 6-12 are $5.

Cash and debit available; the bar will be open.

Trunk or Treat!

The Lloydminster and District Co-op is gearing up for another night of fun with the return its new-but-popular Trunk or Treat event. First held last year at the Lloyd Ex, this free trick-or-treat style event drew hundreds and had organizers scrammbling to get more candy throughout the night.

Trunk or Treat will be held in the Culligan Water building at the Lloyd Ex on Oct. 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Local businesses, families, and organizations are invited to register their trunk, decorate in a friendly Halloween theme, and hand out goodies. Limited space available! To register your trunk, please contac the Lloyd Ex. PBR Winter Classic Returns to Lloyd Ex! The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Pro Tour returns to the Lloyd Ex on Nov. 25 for heart-pounding bull riding action. Watch as the toughest cowboys take on the rankest bulls in the PBR before dancing the night away to live music from local band Bud’s Busted Nine Irons at the cabaret! Doors at 6 p.m., the show kicks off at 7 p.m., and the cabaret starts at roughly 9 p.m. Bull Bar seating is already sold out, but there’s still some general admission seats left! Get them while you still can!

Meetings and classes Cross Country Ski Club AGM The Lloydminster Cross Country Ski Club annual general meeting will be held on Oct. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bioclean Aquatic Centre. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

The club is looking for new board members, volunteer trail groomers and coaches.

COPD Class The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting a COPD class on Oct. 26 from 12:301:30 p.m. in Suite 109 of the Prairie North Plaza. To register, please call 306-820-6243.

This class is free of charge.

Midwest Indigineous Annual General Meeting

The Midwest Indigenous Society is having its AGM on Nov. 5 for members only.

Lunch will be served at noon, with the meeting to follow. If you are Indigenous and living in Lloydminster, come join our organization that is based on kinship and create a strong and proud Indigenous presence in Lloydminster!

Please register or apply for membership by visiting www. midwestindigenous.ca/aga or call 306-825-7516.

Border City Metis Society General Meeting The Border City Metis Society will be hosting its general meeting on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at 5009 48 Ave. Downstairs Auditorium. Attendees must have up to date membership card. Coffee and sweets.

Cards, games and live music Dean Brody at The Vic Canadian Country music icon Dean Brody will be taking the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre this Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. show.

Prime seating (rows A-H) is $79.50, general seating (rows J-T) is $64.50.

The Fixer at The Sticks The Sticks Billiards and Lounge is pleased to be hosting Thunder Bay, Ontario’s, The Fixer on Oct. 24 for a night of spooky metal music.

Standing room only, tickets available at the door.

Country Legends Show Back by popular demand, Country Legends with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Gord Cormier will be at the Legacy Centre on Oct. 25 for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets available at the Legacy Centre and are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more details.

Spades Doubles Tourney The Legacy Centre is hosting a Spades doubles tournament on Oct. 26. Cost to play is $10 and begins at 10 a.m.

Lunch is available for $12.

Everyone welcome!

Dewberry Cribbage Tournament The Dewberry Seniors are hosting a cribbage tournament on Oct. 28 Registration cut off at 10:15 with play commencing at 10:30 Cost is $25/person which includes noon lunch. Contact Lois at 780-847-2170 for more details.

Quick Dick McDick Comedy The Vic Juba Community Theatre will host the comedic stylings of Saskatchewan’s own Quick Dick McDick on

Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for the show only or $75 for the show and supper.

Supper will be served in the Black Box Theatre at 5 p.m. with only 40 seats available.

VIP dinner tickets are also available for $100. Tickets are available at the Vic Juba box office.

Addictions Don’t Discriminate – Michael Landsberg Some may know Michael Landsberg as a former host of TSN’s Off the Record, but what some don’t know is, the veteran broadcaster and sports journalist is also one of Canada’s biggest mental health advocates. Landsberg will be the keynote speaker at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Nov. 10 as he talks about ending the stigma surrounding mental illness. Tickets are $37.50 and are available at the Vic Juba box office.

Touch of Grace The Gideon Festival of Praise proudly presents Touch of Grace on Nov. 13 at the Living Faith Pentecostal Church, located at 510131 St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but an offering wil be taken to support the Gideon ministry.

Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic, made famous by the hit Canadian TV show, Trailer Park Boys, will be at the Vic Juba on Nov. 22 for an 8:30 p.m. show. The night will include stand-up comedy, Trailer Park Boys songs, silly contests, classic Randy punch lines, and more. General admission is $30. VIP meet and greets (plus the show) are also available for $150.

Tickets are available at the Vic Juba box office.

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Downtown celebrates new auto shop GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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Downtown redevelopment got a boost during small business week with the opening of Station Auto & Lube in the repurposed Fire Hall #1 building.

Business partners, Moe Ahmad and Darryl Sims invited Mayor Gerald Aalbers and members of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee to a ribboncutting ceremony.

“We are very thankful to the City of Lloydminster. They helped us on each and every step going through to start this business,” said Ahmad.

“Also I would like to thank the downtown committee members

for encouraging a small business downtown.”

The new business located at 5013-49 Ave. has morphed into a fullservice shop equipped with six service hoists and eight bays, offering everything from oil changes, tire changes and wheel alignments to repair diagnostics.

“We are specializing in Japanese and domestic vehicles, but we do carry original parts for all makes and models,” said Ahmad.

Sims worked as a technician for Silverwood Toyota in Lloyd for more than 15 years and says it was important to him and Ahmad to keep the name station with their business identity.

“The city has worked with us a lot trying to get this in. They’ve helped us with lots of things. We got the name passed,” said Sims who loves the location too.

“We can help all the people who work downtown. They can drop their vehicle off and they can walk back to work and we can serve all of their needs,” he said.

Sims says the old fire station was in good condition when they bought it which saved on renovation costs.

“We’ve got good floors in. It’s all covered concrete. We do not need to paint the floors, we painted all the walls, all new lighting, electrical,” he said.

“It looks good out-

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Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers, centre, cut a ribbon Tuesday to open the new downtown Station Auto & Lube in the old Firehall #1 building, with business owners Moe Ahmad, left, and Darryl Sims welcoming guests and customers.

side and with the city doing the improvements on 50 Street, it’s

looking good.”

Aalbers says it’s exciting for the downtown to

have a new business in a repurposed building.

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Lloydminster entrepreneur and former model Ayden Kosko was all smiles as Mayor Gerald Aalbers helped officially open her new downtown business, Beauty By Ayden, located at 4616 44 St. above Trophy Gallery.

Downtown Lloydminster recently got a boost with the opening of Beauty By Ayden, a new beautification, cosmetic and personal care business started by former model and Lloydminster resident Ayden Kosko.

“I’m doing esthetics right now, which includes lashes, facials, tinting, lash lifts, brow lamination, manicures, and a couple of other things to go along with that,” said the 20-yearold.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Sept. 20

at Beauty By Ayden, located at 4616 44 St. above Trophy Gallery, with Mayor Gerald Aalbers doing the honours.

“The ribbon cutting was on Sept. 20, but I’ve been open since Sept. 6,” said Kosko.

“Business has been good since I opened; it’s been really exciting.”

Kosko has been involved in modelling and beauty pageants since she was 12. Having always been interested in the make-

up and beauty side of things, she decided to take a leap of faith with her own business.

“This is something I’ve always really enjoyed doing and being able to open a business here is very special.”

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than 43 years dating back to when he lived and worked in the auto sector in the UK. He knows how to repair Japanese and domestic vehicles “We were talking together and decided it’s a dream that we both wanted. We thought we’d go for it.

We did and that’s what happened,” said Sims.

“Basically, I’ll be the general manager and a bit of everything, to be honest,” he said.

“I’m going to train guys. I want everyone to be sufficient in alignment, tires—all my experience, I want to put on all the new guys and train some new young guys up—it’s getting hard to get these days.”

Ahmad meanwhile, will be taking care of the front desk and greeting all the customers.

The downtown business opened with four

employees with plans to hire more mechanics.

Katlin Ducherer, the city’s economic development officer, says it’s really important for the downtown to see a new business like Station Auto & Lube.

“We’re really excited with this building because of the history that is has for the downtown, but also to see reinvestment in our downtown,” said Ducherer.

“It’s a really good example of redevelopment. They’ve done a fantastic job of taking an older building in the city and making it work for a new purpose and a new service.”

Ducherer says a bonus is the progress being made to the reconstruction of nearby 50 Street.

“They are rolling along with this good weather right now,” she said.

“A lot of people have been wondering what’s going to happen to the old fire hall and now we have a new business here, Station Auto & Lube, it’s tremendous to fill in this portion of the city,” said Aalbers.

“What you see inside the business is a huge investment on their part to make a new business go.”

Ahmad says they were fortunate to purchase all of their equipment in like-new condition from a former business in Saskatoon.

The business partnership with Sims was a good fit as well.

Ahmad and his family were in the auto industry in Pakistan before coming to Canada in 2007 and he has since acquired a wealth of experience in the oilfield and other jobs.

Sims has been an auto technician for more

We grew up in close proximity, about 20 miles apart, on opposite sides of the valley. Our families were acquainted, and we often competed against each other in sports. Little did we anticipate that we would eventually join forces in the business world. Our journey as business partners commenced in 2009 with the establishment of La-t-dah, a venture dedicated to home design and décor, situated in Lloydminster.

Over the years, our enterprise expanded. In 2014, we took over Decorator’s Den, subsequently reimagining and renaming it Olive & Birch in 2016. The concept of Olive & Birch emerged from our contemplation of the union between nature and home – both embodying comfort, tranquility, and distinct beauty. Our mission revolves around offering these qualities to every customer who walks through our doors.

Our store proudly exhibits exquisite pieces crafted by local artisans, along with unique gifts from our preferred brands, all contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience. Our objective is to curate items that resonate with individual preferences, focusing on products that stand the test of time and gifts that hold deeper meaning than fleeting novelties. We remain committed to unceasingly seeking out the finest selections.

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‘Adventure Quest’ debuts in Lloyd JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

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There’s a fun new team-building event coming to the Border City.

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It’s almost like a golf tournament without the golf. We were looking for something that would be a great team-building activity for organizations who maybe aren’t into golfing.

Taking place on Oct. 25, Adventure Quest is an ‘Amazing Race’ style event that offers exciting team-building activities while promoting local businesses.

“It’s almost like a golf tournament without the golf. We were looking for something

that would be a great team-building activity for organizations who maybe aren’t into golfing. There’s lots of golf tournaments, which are so much fun and we love them too, but we’re trying to do something a little different,” said Tess Wack, executive director of Startup Lloydminster.

She said the goal of the event, presented in partnership with Community Futures Lloydminster, is to target some new people and really focus on local businesses.

“Another key piece of this is to celebrate those (businesses), so to bring people together to have a lot of fun, and then promote and celebrate and take people to some hidden gems they maybe haven’t seen before.”

The goal of the event is for the teams to stop by various local businesses throughout the afternoon and complete tasks.

File Photo “There will be a map people can go through, and they’ll be given challenges at these stops. Each of the stops will be a local business that people can do a challenge at, and it could be anything from like taking a selfie to an actual challenge they have to complete,” said Wack.

“So that’s what will

be going on throughout the afternoon and then it wraps up at Feastival, which is a local food event put on by the Lloydminster Exhibition,” said Wack, adding admission to Feastival is included in the Adventure Quest registration fee.

“We thought that would be another great way to just keep that

local theme going, and people will have a great meal, because you have to have good food!”

Details for Adventure Quest can be found at startuplloyd.com/ adventure-quest.

“They can find all the details there as well as a link to buy tickets, you can register through Eventbrite. There’s also a

link there for businesses that would like to be a challenge stop,” said Wack, adding they’re still looking for a couple of business participants.

“It’s coming up quickly and we’re really excited about it. We just think it will be a fun, different event that gets people out of the office.”

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Paragon Solar to power Co-op gas bar

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Paragon Solar Energy in Lloydminster will power the new Lloydminster and District Co-op Gas Bar near Maidstone Sask with a 35 kilowatt, 64-panel system that can be adjusted to follow the sun’s position.

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The new Lloydminster and District Co-op Gas Bar, under construction near Maidstone, Sask., will be powered by solar energy provided by Paragon Solar Energy in Lloydminster.

Paragon Solar has

recently broken ground on the construction of a ground-mount solar energy system to power the new Co-op card lock.

The 35-kilowatt, 64-panel system will generate all the energy needed to power the new card-lock and the mounting system can be

adjusted throughout the year to match the sun’s position to optimize production.

Construction will wrap up this fall on the system.

Paragon Solar notes the Lloydminster Co-op can expect a return on investment in under 10 years and with an

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expected lifespan of well over 25 years, they will continue to reap the rewards of renewable energy.

“With skyrocketing electricity prices, taking advantage of the sun is a great option for local residents and businesses,” said Paragon Solar owner, Jordan

Newcombe in a news release.

He says the Canada Greener Homes grant offers homeowners up to $5,000 in rebates on systems.

“We’ve also seen a lot of businesses taking advantage of the new tax rebates and powering their shops and

farms with solar,” said Newcombe.

The federal government announced the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit of a refundable 30 per cent tax credit on the capital cost of investment made by businesses into solar energy this past March.

“It’s a great option for businesses wanting to lower their operating costs,” said Newcombe.

“The rebates coupled with the high cost of energy make payback times on the systems even faster.”

While payback periods for all solar projects depend on the size and location of the project, most solar energy systems see returns on their energy investments in seven to 10 years, sometimes less.

Paragon Solar has completed installs all over Alberta and Saskatchewan from farm and oilfield shops to residential and RV systems since 2015.

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Lakeland hub getting $16M overhaul MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Bentley Building on the Vermilion campus of Lakeland College will undergo a major facelift thanks to a $16 million investment from the Government of Alberta.

Of the total, $13.3 million will be used to revitalize the Bentley and support growing student enrolment at Lakeland.

An additional $2.7 million will support other capital maintenance and renewal projects at the college.

Lakeland president and CEO, Alice Wainwright-Stewart was over the moon over what the funding will mean for students.

“Modern and interactive learning envir o n m e n t s a r e e s s e n-

tial for helping prepare students for the real world,” said Wainwright-Stewart.

“Our thanks to the Government of Alberta for investing in the transformation of the Bentley Building, ensuring Lakeland can continue to produce skilled graduates who will go on to enhance our communities.”

The Bentley houses Lakeland’s award-winning interior design technology and early c hildho o d e duc atio n programs.

The Bentley has been a hub on the Vermilion campus since 1969.

The building houses growing human services programs that produce graduates who fill important and indemand roles that support children, youth,

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The government of Alberta is investing $16 million in Lakeland College, mainly targeting the revitalization of the Bentley Building, which has stood on the Vermilion campus since 1969.

seniors and at-risk families, and advocate for mental health.

Many graduates of these programs are women or Indigenous

Peoples. This is the first substantial modernization of the building since opening in 1969.

“This investment will

really go a long way not just for our college community but for everyone in the region,” said Vermilion-LloydminsterWainwright MLA Garth

Rowswell.

More homegrown talent will mean more opportunity and a better quality of life for everyone in our community.”

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Honouring our nation’s heroes

Join us for a Special Remembrance Day Tribute The Meridian Source invites you to be a part of our Remembrance Day Special Section in the November 9th edition. This heartfelt section is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

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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

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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 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

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Stephenson, Guy Pearce Private 46th Battalion Canadian Infantry Saskatchewan Regiment WWI - killed April 10, 1917, Vimy Ridge

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

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Served overseas with the PPCLI Greening, Torey Corporal, Princess Patricia, Served in Afghanistan

Dumont, Harve Isidore 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

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Women and girls in Alberta disproportionally face gender-based violence every day.

Alberta’s government is dedicated to ensuring this violence is stopped and survivors are supported through $54M in funding from the Alberta government.

The federal funding will be used to develop and deploy a 10-year strategy to end genderbased violence in the province.

Over the next month, Alberta’s government will seek input through public engagement that will shape a made-inAlberta 10-year strategy to end genderbased violence.

The strategy will identify and develop approaches to help ensure survivors of gender-based violence are supported.

“Women and girls in Alberta should be able to live free from fear or violence,” said Minister of Arts, Culture

and Status of Women Tanya Fir. “Creating a madein-Alberta long-term strategy will support survivors, address the root causes of violence and create a brighter future for women and girls in Alberta.”

Alberta’s public engagement will begin with an online survey so that everyone can have their say. The survey is open to all Albertans until Nov. 17.

Alberta’s government will also meet with survivors, genderbased violence specialists, community organizations, Indigenous communities and other partners to hear their perspectives.

After this engagement is complete, $54 million in federal funding will be distributed over four years to community organizations like shelters and societies that help women and girls escape violence, address gaps in services and attack the root causes of genderbased violence.

This plan will also support the shift to a culture of consent, engage men and boys and complement the work underway through the Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the Human Trafficking Action Plan.

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Cenovus donates thermal units JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

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The Lloydminster Fire Department received some hightech equipment from Cenovus recently.

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A thermal imaging camera is not just a tool for our crew members; it’s a lifeline that empowers them to navigate challenging situations with greater precision and confidence.

The 18 thermal imaging units will improve their abilities to fight fires and keep everyone safe.

“A thermal imaging camera is not just a tool for our crew members; it’s a lifeline that empowers them to navigate challenging situations with greater precision and confidence,” said Lloydminster Fire Department acting fire chief Bill Heesing.

“The Lloydminster Fire Department is grateful for Cenovus Energy’s incredible generosity.”

The newly-acquired equipment will provide enhanced situational awareness and aid in early detection.

It will also improve search and rescue precision and will help firefighters make better decisions while out on a call.

“The thermal imag-

ing equipment will help us keep citizens safe for years to come,” said Heesing.

Cenovus is committed to supporting local groups that help keep communities safe and the Lloydminster Fire Department is one of those groups.

“The new thermal imagining units and fire safety equipment will improve emergency preparedness in Lloydminster and other nearby towns, and support our values to develop stronger, more resilient communities,” said Fred Svoboda, senior field manager of thermal operations for Cenovus Energy.

The Lloydminster Fire Department, established in 1930, is comprised of full-time and paid-on-call firefighters.

The department has a full-time fire station operating 24-7, which

Members of the Lloydminster Fire Department were thrilled to receive a donation of thermal imaging equipment from Cenovus Energy. Supplied Photos allows readiness to provide emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency service responses include residential and industrial fires, urban and wetland fires, motor vehicle collisions, and water and ice rescue services.

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Homeless BBQ day on hold Ron Eldridge. File Photo GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

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A planned commun i ty d o nati o n d a y o f warm clothing and food for homeless and less fortunate people in Lloydminster is on hold until it’s cold.

The word comes from organizer Ron Eldridge, who was expecting the event to take place outside City Hall on Oct. 28. with a BBQ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., but life got in the way.

“I am going to have to postpone the event on Saturday for a few weeks as work has scheduled me for that day,” he said in an email on Monday.

Eldridge is the local founder of Devoted to You Street Ministries who also fell behind his event to-do list after recently coming down with a bad case of the flu.

“I’m looking for help to buy food, either a monetary donation or gift cards, because right now as it looks, it’s coming out of my own pocket,” said Eldridge in an earlier update last week.

Fortunately, some of the organizing slack is being pulled by Lloyd resident, Noel Geollegue, who is using his connections to pitch in after meeting Eldridge and liking his cause.

“We are still looking for volunteers and somebody who can lend us the BBQ with a propane tank on this date,” said Geollegue in an email.

“We will also be putting donation boxes for non-perishable food and winter clothing for the homeless in all churches and business establishments around Lloydminster who agreed to participate in this ministry for the homeless.”

The Seventh Day Adventist Church has also agreed to put two donation boxes at their location if Eldridge can supply them.

“I’m trying to find a couple of big boxes,” said Eldridge, who works at Safeway.

“I’ve got a couple of people from the church I’m attending to help out with clothing. I’m just trying to raise enough funds to buy the burgers, hotdogs and the buns.”

Eldridge is planning to chat about his needs with the Hub of Healing group from Grace United Church this week in advance of the event.

Geollegue notes the ultimate goal of the ministry is to help integrate the homeless back into society by helping them find a job just like Eldridge did after moving here from Winnipeg this past summer.

Eldridge was homeless himself for over a decade before settling down in Winnipeg where he started his Ministries running similar charity drives.

To lend a hand, call Eldridge at 780-2949153.

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Seniors face health challenges Local pharmacist shares health tips for seniors of all ages

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Many of us have seniors in our lives whom we would like to celebrate and appreciate. On Oct. 1, we observed National Seniors Day, a perfect opportunity to recognize the ever-growing demographic that spans decades.

But despite the promises of the golden years, the reality is, many seniors face health challenges as they age.

While the challenges range from chronic illness to minor ailments, the consensus is the same, finding the right support can make a world of difference.

As y o ur Ll oyd mi nster pharmacist, I am here to help you access the care and advice you need, when and where you need it right close to home and throughout every stage of life – including retirement!

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ing for in-store support or virtual care options, I have outlined how we can support you on your health and wellness journey.

Heart health: People aged 65 and older are at higher risk of suffering a heart attack, a stroke, or developing coronary heart disease.

The good news is that many of the risk factors can be reduced by making healthier lifestyle changes.

Your pharmacist can work with you to identify specific factors that may put you at a higher risk of developing heart disease and help you develop action plans to lower your risk.

This could include maintaining a healthy blood pressure, learning to manage stress, limiting alcohol consumption and quitting smoking.

Shingles: The risk of developing shingles increases as you age with about half of all shingle cases being adults aged 60 or older.

The chance of getting shingles becomes much greater by age 70.

Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and can be very painful.

However, preventative

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Visit your local pharmacist for a shingles vaccine so you don’t have to worry!

If you do happen to get sick, pharmacists in Alberta, are able to assess you for shingles and prescribe treatment, if required.

Treatment often includes antiviral medications, along with pain management and athome remedies.

Talk to your local pharmacist about ways you can manage the discomfort of shingles, which could include a

combination of ibuprofen, calamine lotion, cool compresses, and oatmeal baths.

PC Health Stations: Next time you visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart or Loblaw stores, keep an eye out for a PC Health Station.

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you can stay on top of your weight management, diabetes and heart health. You can track your blood pressure, pulse, weight and body mass index so you know where your health stands.

Plus, you can connect the PC Health app with

PC Health Stations to manage all your readings in one place and use this as a resource when bringing any questions to your pharmacist.

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The family council within real estate

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

My business partner in real estate, who also happens to be my son, pointed out to me last week there is a strong correlation between the type of clients we encounter in both farmland and commercial properties.

Essentially it is an ownership group, for-

mal or informal, made up of family members.

It can be several adult siblings, beneficiaries of land farmed by their parents and grandparents, seeking to develop a way forward with all supporting it.

Or investment properties, first assembled by the older generation(s), but currently managed by their adult children.

No one is getting any younger, and the next generation doesn’t have the same emotional attachment.

The Family Council, as our Group has come to call it, may involve up to four generations at once, with three certainly not uncommon.

All of whom influence the decisions to be made in the sale, purchase, or tenancy arrangements of the

real estate owned.

When one sits back and looks at this from a dispassionate perspective, the similarities are striking.

The first generation in the family enterprise establishes the foundation.

Often, they arrived here from another country with no choice but to make it work.

And work they did.

Upon passing, their equity was carried forward and progressively increased through hard work and prudent investment by their children, derived both from operating profits and the escalating value of the acquired real estate itself.

Every family council we engage with strives to respect its heritage, which can be both a blessing and a burden, with the members having been raised on stories of the sacrifices their parents and grandparents made, either here or in the

“old country.”

Several weeks ago, we hosted an online video meeting with an executor living in the United States regarding several hundred acres inherited by her and a sibling from their parents.

They had never stepped foot on the land in their lifetime.

She was referred to us by a local law firm to provide some guidance on market value including what the implications of selling the property in the middle of a multi-year lease may be.

Last week, we were interviewed about rationalizing the asset base for two different families, both of whom had decided to divest themselves of some undeveloped land in several major centers in favour of incomeproducing properties.

Again, the plan of the management teams had to be vetted by the senior members of the

ownership groups.

In both cases, some opposition was expected as the younger day-to-day administrators had a slightly different view from their parents about the right path forward.

Hey, I get it, as I am in business with both my sons. Sometimes, it can be a “young bull, old bull” scenario.

All parties need to communicate well and even though our life experiences may have been different, a family pulling together can be exciting and well, educational.

In the words of one of my mentors, “If you quit learning, you quit growing”.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation.

Comments on this article are welcome either by emailing vernmcclelland@remax.net or calling 306-821-0611.

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Sask celebrates Co-operatives Week

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On Monday, Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison proclaimed Oct. 15 to 21 as Cooperatives Week in Saskatchewan.

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Cooperatives are a vital part of Saskatchewan’s economy and continue to provide essential jobs, products and services to communities of all sizes.

The week recognizes the positive contributions that local cooperatives make, which ensure our communities can continue to grow.

“Co-operatives are a vital part of Saskatche w a n ’s e c o no m y a n d continue to provide essential jobs, products and services to communities of all sizes,” Harrison said.

“From providing approximately 15,000 jobs across sectors to investing their profits back into the province, co-ops are helping to grow our economy and create a better quality of life for families and commu n i t i e s i n S a s katchewan.”

The theme of this year’s Co-op Week is Co-operating on Climate Action. This week’s events include a flag-raising ceremony, the Saskatchewan Co-operative Merit Awards and the Regina Co-op Week Luncheon.

The week also includes International Credit Union Day, which celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023.

“Co-op week is an opportunity to celebrate all the amazing work co-operatives do in our communities,” Saskatchewan Co-Operatives Association Executive Director Danika Dinko said.

“Here in Saskatchewan, co-operatives are an essential part of our history and continue to be a tool to drive economic and community growth. The co-operative system in Saskatchewan is thriving and our future looks very bright.”

Saskatchewan is home to approximately 750 co-operatives and 56 per cent of Saskatchewan residents are members of at least one.

The province’s top five cooperative sectors are agriculture, retail, arts and entertainment, childcare, and financial and insurance services.

Co-operatives Week has been held annually across Canada since 1982.

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Two forward, one back for ‘Cats JEANNETTE BENOIT-LEIPERT STAFF WRITER

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The Lloydminster Bobcats were busy over Thanksgiving weekend with a game Oct. 4 followed by back-to-back games Oct. 6 and 7.

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The thing with our team is they never quit. We were really happy with the way we played in those three games.

They came out of the weekend with two wins and one loss, leaving head coach Brad Rihela satisfied with their gameplay.

“We really played to our identity. We want to be a fast, aggressive team and I thought we really established ourselves within the game consistently,” said Rihela.

“Our habits were really good, all those intangibles we talk about as a group since

day one of main camp really, I thought came into it and we were really happy with the way we played in those three games.”

The ‘Cats started out strong with a Wednesday win against the visiting Spruce Grove Saints, who they hadn’t acquired a ‘W’ against since 2021.

The ‘Cats gained the lead early, heading into the second period with 2-0 lead, until the Saints gained one back, narrowing the gap to just one until hometown boy Kade Fendelet scored on an empty net in the final minute of play for a 3-1 final score.

Friday’s home game against the Olds Grizzlys also netted them a ‘W’, with a final score of 5-2.

The ‘Cats weren’t quite able to clinch a third consecutive win against the Canmore Eagles on Oct. 7, which Rihela said it wasn’t due to a lack of effort.

“That was a hard physical game for both

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Lloydminster Bobcats keeper makes a big save to keep them in the game against the Canmore Eagles on home ice Oct. 7.

They are back on home ice this weekend taking on Bonnyville Friday and Camrose Saturday.

teams and I really liked how our guys stayed in the fight and went down off a couple unfortunate plays,” said Rihela, adding they got down by three but still managed to get back to a one-goal gap.

“The thing with our team is they never

quit,” he said.

“Obviously you want to come all the way back, but it’s good for our guys to learn those lessons, too—if you spot teams a lead in this league it’s tough to climb out of.”

Rihela said the support from the fans was

as great as the determination shown by the players on the ice.

“I thought it was great. Every game I just come back into our coach’s office and I say to Jeff, ‘it’s so loud out there,’” said Rihela.

“The fans are so passionate and they care so

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much about our team and it’s really fun to be a part of. What we want to do is just keep doing our part and playing hard.”

The ‘Cats are back in action at home this weekend, taking on Bonnyville Friday and Camrose Saturday.

PTS 23 21 21 18 17 17 17 17 16 16 16 15 15 14 14 14 14 14

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Strong start for Rustlers women’s bball

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Rustlers guard Hineaupounamu Nuku applies pressure to Concordia University’s Chloe DeKlerk at the Lakeland gym on Friday night as the Rustlers started the 2023 season.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

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It was opening weekend for the Lakeland College Rustlers wom-

en’s basketball team, and what a strong start it was as the girls go into week two with a 2-0 record.

The Rustlers hosted the Concordia University (CUE) Thunder at the Lakeland gym on Friday night before

travelling to Edmonton on Saturday to face the CUE on their own turf.

The Thunder may have held a 22-16 lead going into the second quarter on Friday night, but it didn’t take long for the Rustlers to bounce back as they led for the remainder of the game for a final score of 78-55.

Lakeland’s newlyacquired guard, New Zealand’s Hineaupounamu Nuku, set the tone on Friday scoring 32 points in 32 minutes of playing time.

The Rustlers carried that momentum from Friday into Edmonton on Saturday as they beat the Thunder 76-53.

Nuku would once again get the start, but it was fourth-year guard Alana Olson of Maidstone who set the tone on Saturday.

Olson racked up 18 points in 27 minutes of court time, which was closely followed by guard Susan Ayaa, who earned 10 points in 16

minutes of playing time.

The Rustlers have this weekend off before travelling to Edmonton to

take on the Kings University Eagles for backto-back road games next weekend.

Rendell runners compete in Silver Lake x-country districts

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Rendell Park School entered a pack of runners in the North West High School Athletic Association’s district meet in Silver Lake Regional Park earlier this month. Back row from left: Noah Friesen, Keelan Kaschl, Aiden Bowns, Hayden Carroll, Aleaha Martin, and Olivia Bui. Front row from left: Hunter Scott, Quinn Fowler, Finlay MacLean, Kolby Nygren, Rhett Nygren, and Lincoln Sopp. The best Rendell finishers were Quinn Fowler, 28 out of 104 peewee boys, Aleaha Martin 25th and Olivia Bui 29th out of 84 peewee girls.

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Sask wholesale trade leads nation File Photo MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Province of Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade is leading the

nation, according to Statistics Canada.

Today’s numbers indicate the province was first in month-to-

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“Saskatchewan continues to have the food, fuel and fertilizer our growing world needs,” said Trade and Export Development Minister

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“Wholesale trade is another key component to our thriving economy. This work allows us to continue building and protecting the province’s eco-

nomic future and make us the best place to live, work and raise a family.”

August 2023 saw an increase of 12.4 per cent (seasonally adjusted) over July 2023 for wholesale trade. August 2023 also saw an increase of 57 per cent compared to August 2022 (seasonally adjusted).

Wholesale trade measures the value of goods purchased in large quantities with the intention of being sold to resellers, but

not to final consumers.

These numbers show Saskatchewan continuing to build on a record-breaking year.

Last week, building permits led the country, and were up 59 per cent in August 2023 compared to August 2022.

Exports to the United States hit a record $29.3 billion last year.

The province’s GDP growth was the highest in Canada as well, up 5.7 per cent from 2021 to 2022.

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322010 TWP. RD. 480

SK $325,000 MLS A1242971 SK $200,000 MLS A2059948

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES ALBERTA SK $259,900 MLS A2046354

SK $9.50 sq. ft. MLS A2037491

SK $107,000 MLS A2035443

BUILD YOUR DREAM - LAND FOR SALE PT-NE-01-54-20 W3RD

PARADISE HILL LOT

COWAN LAKE

2917 - 51 Ave. 2917 - 51 Ave. 5607 - 31 St.

MLS A1234097 MLS A1234104 $ SK 45,000 EACH

$700 $850 $1200

READY! READY! READY!

$950 $1100 $1500 $1550

READY! READY! READY! NOV. 1

SASKATCHEWAN 4516 - 46 St. (Main Floor) 1904 - 48 Ave.

4822 - 48 St. 4729 - 18 St.

SK $259,900 MLS A2076591

1 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 3 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 3 Bath 4 Bed, 3 Bath

APPLY ONLINE TODAY SK $14,500 MLS A1243713

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Rick Schesnuk Caleb McLean Realtor® Associate Broker

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3812 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 3M7 Sandy Hardy Realtor®

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