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Pioneer Lodge fire displaces seniors

Prioritizing safety has led to residents not returning to Pioneer Lodge after a fire broke out on Sept. 9.

Lloydminster Fire Chief, Aaron Buckingham, says there are many factors involved when dealing with this type of situation.

“A fire such as this one is very complex to handle as there are many things to consider,” he explains. “You train and plan for incidents such as these, hoping to never have to put the plan to use.”

“Thankfully, this situation was contained quickly and efficiently.”

Dozens of emergency services personnel and staff on the scene successfully evacuated nearly 200 residents.

Many of those individuals were then picked up from a nearby location to spend time with family. Others were placed in hotels while the next steps to getting the Lodge back up and running are figured out.

According to Lloydminster Region Housing Group CEO, Stephanie Miller, the Lodge is working with partners to

determine those, including when residents can come home.

“Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of Pioneer Lodge residents and employees, and we will only resume normal operations once we are confident it is safe to do so,” said Miller.

“We will provide updates as soon as we have more concrete information.”

They are implementing a plan to minimize disruption to residents’ daily lives.

This includes inspections, addressing necessary repairs, and developing a clear plan for residents’ return. According to Miller, prioritizing safety needs to be first and foremost going forward.

“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through this process, moving forward, our focus will be on ensuring the safety and comfort of residents and employees,” said Miller.

“In the meantime, we are coordinating closely with residents, families, and caregivers to provide alternative accommodations and support. We are committed to keeping everyone informed as we make progress.”

The cause was confirmed by Miller to

be an electrical fire in the attic. However, some portions of the facility have received water and smoke damage, limiting occupancy for the time being. Professionals are being consulted, and work to repair the building will be underway soon.

Coun. Michael Diachuk, who sits on the facility’s board, said the emergency response was great.

“It was an amazing response … it was a horrible situation that couldn’t have gone better,” said Diachuk. “The fire department was able to get there quickly, find out where the fire was and contain it.”

The fire occurred in an older section of the Lodge, which they hope to replace, in time, according to Diachuk.

Additionally, he wanted people to know the firewalls designed in the building did their job in containing the fire.

He credits Miller, her professional staff, and all the agencies for helping this situation go as smoothy as it did, something Miller agrees with.

“We are incredibly grateful to the first responders who acted swiftly and effectively to contain the fire and ensure the safety of residents. Their professionalism and quick response were instrumental in preventing further damage and protecting lives,” said Miller.

“I am also incredibly proud of the Pioneer team for their quick actions to ensure all residents were evacuated safely. The dedication and care they showed during this emergency reflect the heart of our organization.”

In the end, the organization wants to thank the community for its support during this time. Although there is no timeline, it commits to keeping everyone updated on the progress.

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Cenovus Food Forest takes root

GEOFF LEE STAFF WRITER

Patience is a virtue when it comes to growing plants.

Grade 3 science students at Queen Elizabeth School will have to wait a year to sample some of the foodbearing plants in a Cenovus Food Forest project.

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That’s okay for student Hadley Monseler who was helping to plant strawberries with her classmates on Monday afternoon.

“I’m prepared to wait until next year,” she said.

The food forest project is all about teaching kids about growing sustainable food.

“It’s our wonderful Cenovus Food Forest day,” proclaimed school principal Ryan Mather.

The plants, trees and shrubs donated by Cenovus Energy included strawberries, raspberries, cherries, Saskatoon berries, and some blueberries.

“So we have our Grade 3s out here learning all about plants in their curriculum,” said Mather.

Young Hadley had the process down pat for planting a strawberry bush.

“We have to water it and we to make them bud and we have to dig a hole and then we have to put it on there,” she said.

The planting area took place in front of the school and along the south wall with a flurry of student activity, described by Mather in real-time.

“They are digging holes and getting dirty. We see lots of kids with trowels and their gardening gloves on,” he said.

One of them was Parker Engel, planting a cherry tree.

“I love cherries,” he said, describing how important these plants are to the ecosystem.

“We need them and we plant them so we can eat them.”

Mather advised none of the plants will bear fruit this year except for a couple of raspberries.

“This is all about the future,” he said.

“Their teacher, Leah Muir is going to teach them about the plants and the plant cycle and what we have to do to keep our plants healthy with fertilizer and sunshine.”

Mather says students will take care of the plants so after next summer they’ll be able to harvest “some wonderful fruit” from the plants.

Winston Churchill School and Bishop Lloyd Middle School will also receive fruit trees in partnership with Cenovus for planting on Sept. 25.

Last year, the program planted trees and plants at E.S Laird Middle School and Lloydminster Comprehensive High School.

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This team of Grade 3 students at Queen Elizabeth School planted a cherry tree outside the school on Monday as part of a Cenovus Food Forest project.

Torresan not running again

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

Lloydminster Coun. Jonathan Torresan has announced he will not be running in the upcoming municipal election.

Torresan is serving his second term on council after being reelected in November 2020. He says he will be shifting his focus to his family.

“As a father to three children and a husband to a wonderful wife, my most important job is to raise three fantastic members of the community,” he said.

“I think being able to do that when they’re young and to be able to really give that time and effort and influence them when they’re young, is the most important thing I can do to benefit our community.”

Torresan says he has enjoyed his time on council.

“It’s been fantastic. I honestly say to anyone who’s interested there’s no more rewarding experience I think you can do to have a significant and potential long-lasting effect on your community.”

He says the amount of effort you put into it is how much you’ll get out of it.

“I’m incredibly proud of my time here and feel incredibly fortunate to have been given the opportunity by the public and very fortunate to have worked with the people I have both in council and on the administration side,” Torresan said.

While he won’t be running for his municipal seat in the upcoming election, he says the opportunity is still there to run again.

“In 12 years, I will still only be 48 years old, I feel like the opportunity is still there to get another chance to give back to the community in that way,” he said.

Torresan, however, won’t be stepping away from the community and the work he does entirely.

“Even as it stands right now, I’m not going away completely. I still intend to provide my talents and efforts to the Vic Juba Community Theatre for the time being,” he explained.

“That scenario where I’m going to put some focus and give some free time to ensure we’re making it the best possible little theatre it can be.”

Torresan was born and raised in Lloydminster where he resides with his family.

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Fox Run builds on cancer fight

Invest in hope for just $1. Organizers of this year’s 44th

annual Terry Fox run are asking each Canadian to donate $1 as Fox asked Canadians for in his 1980 Marathon of Hope to find a cure for cancer.

Back then, Canada’s population was 24 million and Fox’s run raised $24 million.

A loonie or toonie jar will the set up during the Lloydminster run at Bud Miller All Season Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Funds go to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research.

In 1980, 22-year-old Terry Fox said, “No matter what pain I suffer,

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it is nothing compared to the pain of those who have cancer...”

He further stated, “When I started this run, I said that if we all gave one dollar, we’d have $22 million for cancer research, and I don’t care man, there’s no reason that isn’t possible. No reason!”

In 2023,Saskatchewan, which includes the Lloydminster fundraiser, came close with a per capita donation of $.70 per person.

This year’s run motto is No Matter What in recognition of Fox’s determination to fight cancer.

Fox lost his right leg to cancer

in 1977 and embarked on his cross country Marathon of Hope in 1980 to fund a cure for cancer.

He was forced to stop his run outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario because cancer had appeared in his lungs. Fox died on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22.

The annual Terry Fox Run keeps that mission going and allows anyone, any age, from anywhere, with any ability to support his goal. Register to participate in your local Terry Fox Run online at https://run. terryfox.ca/Lloydminster.

One dead, one injured in plane crash

Range Road 3274 in the Regional Municipality of Wilton.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after a plane crashed Sept. 8.

Just before 6:30 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP received reports of a plane crash. Maidstone, Kitscoty, and Lloydminster RCMP, along with Legacy and Vermilion River Protective Services responded and started a search.

The plane was located shortly after 7 p.m. near Township Road 492 and

According to Saskatchewan RCMP, the 32-year-old male pilot from Quebec was declared deceased on the scene by EMS.

An adult male passenger was transported by STARS air ambulance with injuries described as serious. This is the second fatal plane crash in the area in a month, both incidents remain under investigation by the TSB.

Three arrested after Cold Lake firearms complaint

Cold Lake RCMP arrested three individuals after multiple prohibited weapons were found.

On Sept. 1, the location of a stolen vehicle was provided to Cold Lake RCMP. Officers arrived at a location on Cold Lake First Nations and found the vehicle. According to RCMP, they located two other stolen vehicles on the property. One vehicle contained a loaded shotgun with various magazines and ammunition.

Klody Cardinal, 19, Matthew Francois, 31, and Shayleen Moyah, 25, were all taken into custody.

The three individuals were charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Additionally, there are two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm and one count each of unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon or restricted weapon and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon while unauthorized.

The three also received one charge each of resisting/obstructing peace officers.

All three were remanded in custody until Wednesday, Sept. 11, when they appeared in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake.

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Fine arts brought to Lloydminster

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

The Arts Without Borders Festival graces the Lloydminster Museum and Archives Sept. 13 for its second year.

The annual fine arts show runs from Sept. 13 to Oct. 26 and features 35 artists who are primarily from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The show features 98 original works with a spotlight on talent from 18 Lloydminster artists.

Attendees will find paintings, photography and sculptures getting the chance to experience a diverse range of art.

“In addition to enjoying the artworks, attendees will have the unique opportunity to cast their vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award, giving art lovers a chance to support their favourite piece.” said fine arts show coordinator Cindy Sorley-Keichinger.

“We are very fortunate to partner with Lloydminster Museum and Archives to bring our annual fine arts show to our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to see wonderful artwork in Lloydminster’s only gallery space,” said Denise Totman, chair, Arts Without Borders Festival Society.

Voting for the people’s choice award will be open throughout the exhibition.

The winner of the award will receive a $500 cash prize. Voting remains open throughout the duration of the exhibition and the winner will be announced Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the museum.

For more information as well as tickets prices for the fine arts show you can visit artswithoutborders.ca.

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JOIN THE FREE MUSIC PROGRAMS

Kidz Praize

Start up date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Rehearsal Information:

Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM, Sanctuary of Grace United Church

Kidz Praize gives children the opportunity to sing praises and glorify God, their Creator, who gave them their voices and created them with so much potential and ability. What better way to thank the maker than to use their talents singing? Singing builds their con dence as they perform in a group. Kidz Praize welcomes children in grades 1-6, who have a love of music and desire to sing.

Contact: Rev. Cathy Kinsman Phone: 780-875-8959

E-mail: gucminister@graceunitedchurch.ca

Groovin’ With Grace!

Start Up Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Wednesdays from 5 – 6 pm! Music Room, Grace United Church

“Groovin’ with Grace” is our teen musical group for ages 12 – 18. Music for this group will include fun and exciting music for Worship Services, Christmas, Gospel Night and groovy stu for the in between times!! All that is needed is a smile, a voice to sing with, a joyful heart and a willingness to share our gift of music with all those around us. Come join “Groovin’ With Grace”. It will truly be the place to be!!

Contact: Karen Fawcett Phone: 403-853-3482

E-mail: karenfawcett@hotmail.com

Grace United Adult Choir

Start up date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Rehearsals: Thursdays – 7:00 – 8:30 pm Grace United Church Sanctuary

(Entrance at East doors only)

The Grace United Adult Choir meets once a week from September through to June to prepare music for Sunday worship and special events. Members of this group are an integral part of our regular worship, leading the congregational singing and presenting an anthem. They participate in two major performances each year, one in December for Christmas, and one in June for their year end concert. The choir also sings for community funerals.

A voice that will make a JOYFUL noise to the Lord, a spirit that is joyful, and a love of singing is all one needs to join this group.

Contact: Karen Fawcett Phone: 403-853-3482

E-mail: karenfawcett@hotmail.com

Beginners Handbell workshop

Mondays, September 30- October 14, 2024

6:30 p.m. Grace United Church Sanctuary

If you are interested in learning to play handbells, come and join us for an introduction to handbells!

Contact: Brenda Ellison Phone: 780-871-4791

E-mail: brenda.ellison36@gmail.com

Grace Celebration Ringers

Startup date: September 30,2024

Meet & Greet at 5:10 p.m

Rehearsal begins at 5:30 p.m

Rehearsal Information: Mondays, 5:00-6:30 PM, Sanctuary, Grace United Church Handbells have been used for Christian worship for centuries across the world. Here at Grace United Church, the Handbells have been used as a supplement to the Choir and as a performing group on its own. This group enjoys presenting music that uplifts, allows re ection, and praises the Maker. Our handbell choir at Grace rehearses seasonally.

Members of this group must be able to read music (bass or treble clef). No prior ringing experience is necessary.

Contact: Brenda Ellison Phone: 780-871-4791

E-mail: brenda.ellison36@gmail.com

Meri-dian Ukuleles

Start Up Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Rehearsal Information: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Grace United Church Music Room

The ukulele group gathers with this unique instrument to practice many di erent forms of music with numerous performances throughout the Lloydminster community, primarily at Senior Lodges, Sunday Services, and Church Concerts. All ages are welcome to join this group. Members must have access to a ukulele.

Ability to read music is helpful, but not essential.

Contact: D Ho (Darrel Howell) Phone: 780-870-1671

E-mail: dhhowell@telus.net

PickUps

Rehearsal Information: Before Service, once monthly, Sanctuary

The PickUps is a worship band that once a month helps to lead the music before and during the regular Sunday service. As the name suggests, these members just pick up their instruments and rehearse before the service. A variety of instruments show up on any given PickUp Sunday (piano, guitar, bass guitar, banjo, drums, guitar, ute, clarinet, hand percussion, ukulele, and vocalists).

This group welcomes instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages who want to use their talents to praise our maker and who feel comfortable performing. Interested persons should be able to read music and be able to spend some time rehearsing individually prior to PickUp Sunday.

Contact: Brenda Ellison Phone: 780-871-4791

E-mail: brenda.ellison36@gmail.com

Music at Grace United has always been an integral part of our worship services and weekly activities. We take pride in o ering a variety of musical opportunities for all ages and experience. Our musical style celebrates diversity, blending the tastes, backgrounds, and generations present in our community. Our music groups collaborate a couple of times each year to present music in a concert format. We encourage those with musical interests and talents to join one or more of our groups.

Well drilling near Lloydminster hits oil

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

Trans Canada Gold Corp successfully drilled oil in a well near Lloydminster.

The company made the announcement following the successful drilling and completion of all legs of the newly drilled multilateral well on the company’s heavy oil properly near the Border City.

The company encountered oil in all target zones of interest in the GP sands.

“Both weather and drilling conditions were ideal during August, and we are excited to be completing and equipping our second successful multi-leg multilateral well and look forward to the additional drilling opportunities that may be available in the immediate area,” said Trans Canada Gold Corp president and CEO Tim Coupland.

The well is expected to be placed on full oil production shortly, and once it’s fully equipped, oil production rates will be released.

The company received all required drill permits and has completed all

Zulu Challenge a hit in Lloyd

surface drilling operations. Croverro Energy Ltd. will be the operator under the terms of the agreement.

Notice of application to be led for approval of the natural gas distribution franchise agreement between the Village of Kitscoty and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.

Application summary

The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to approve the existing current and valid natural gas distribution franchise agreement with the Village of Kitscoty. This application for approval is required due to changes made by the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, to various statutes governing franchise agreements.

The current franchise agreement, which took effect in October of 2015, grants ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Kitscoty for approximately ten years.

No changes to the franchise agreement or to the franchise fee rate rider percentage are being made as part of this application. The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain at its current rate, which is 15%. Including linear taxes, the resulting average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer will remain the same at approximately $11.36. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 105 gigajoules per year.

You may send your concerns about, objections to, or support for the application in writing to the Village of Kitscoty or to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. on or before September 26, 2024 at:

Village of Kitscoty, Jason Olson-Chief Administrative Officer, Phone: 780-846- 2221 email:cao@vokitscoty.ca

ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., Attn: Franchise Agreement Coordinator, 5302 Forand Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T3E 8B4, phone: 310-5678 or 1-888-511- 7550; email: franchisecoordinatorgas@atco.com

Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record.

For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either the Village of Kitscoty or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. at the addresses listed above.

For more information:

For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at info@auc.ab.ca.

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications. Issued on September 12, 2024 Alberta Utilities Commission

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The Zulu Challenge took over Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Mark Pennington.

Clock tower nears centenary birthday

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

Nearly a century old, the Wain -

wright Memorial Clock Tower is set to celebrate its milestone birthday next year.

The Town of Wainwright is seek -

ing some family members to invite to the celebration event. They are looking for family members of Frank and William Bailey, Morris Norburg and Mayor E.L. Cork.

The event, which is still in the planning stages, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

The Baileys were builders of the clock tower, Norburg was the original plaque designer, while Cork was the Mayor at the time.

The event is still in its planning stages.

“At this time, we have a 100th Anniversary Planning Committee in place, which includes the Royal Canadian Legion Worthington Branch 29, Garrison Wainwright Canadian Armed Forces, Town of Wainwright, M.D. of Wainwright and two public members at large,” said Carley Herbert, economic development officer with the Town of Wainwright.

“T he event, which is still in the planning stages, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.”

Herbert says the scope of the project is dependent on funding.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Linda Long at the Town of Wainwright at 780-842-3381 or linda@wainwright.ca.

The clock tower was built to honour those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

Recognition has also been added for those lives lost in Afghanistan and various peacekeeping missions

around the world.

Each Remembrance Day, citizens of Wainwright and the Royal Canadian Legion gather around the memorial to pay tribute to those who lost their lives.

The clock tower was also the only structure left standing after the worst fire in the history of a small town in Alberta.

The fire swept through Wainwright, destroying 70 businesses and eight homes in the summer of 1929.

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Medieval munchin’ for McDonald’s charity

In typ ical medieval fashion, everything is eaten with your hands.

The Lloydminster Lions Club is ready to get medieval to raise money for a worthy cause.

The club’s 4th annual Medieval Feast is next Saturday, and the King’s coffer is running on fumes.

“You come in your medieval dress, and 90 per cent of people dress up. You feel left out if you don’t dress up.

The night of medieval splendour takes place on Sept. 21 at the Kitscoty Hall. All funds raised from this year’s event will support the construction of Ronald McDonald House locations in Prince Albert and Regina.

“You come in your medieval dress, and 90 per cent of people dress up. You feel left out if you don’t dress up,” explained Lloydminster Lions Club fundraising co-chair, Shelley Tatro.

T he evening features a four-course meal, which includes dessert. The menu will feature meatball souvlaki and chicken legs with attached thighs, corn on the cob, salads, roasted vegetables and a variety of breads.

“I f you decide you want to obtain some cutlery, you can give some money to the King for his coffer. The King will also be selling salt,” said Tatro.

Upon arrival, guests will be divided into different houses. They will compete in various medieval games throughout the evening.

“There’s jousting, ring throw onto antlers, and a bow and arrow competition,” said Tatro, clarifying all games will be played with toy weapons.

“We also have a photo booth, a DJ, a fortune teller, as well as some realtime medieval reenactors to provide some entertainment,” she said.

When it comes to the Lions supporting Ronald McDonald House, Tatro couldn’t be happier with the partnership.

“When our kids get sick and must stay in hospital, where do we stay?

Ronald McDonald House,” she said.

Interested in attending but unsure about your medieval attire? Tatro recommends checking out the rental selection at Artistic Dance and Costume on 50 St.

Tickets are $60 each or a table of eight for $450. Doors open at 5 p.m., cocktails at 6 p.m. and supper will be served around 6:30 p.m.

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Sudanese pound

As always, it sent me down a rabbit hole, one I’d like to take you down with me.

Back in 1914, in the early days of the Co-op in Lloydminster, you

As has been the case in recent weeks, I was reading more about Lloydminster’s history.

could get a barrel of coal oil for $10.60, which included the barrel. Pigs sold for five and ¾ cents a pound and it was 10 cents to have the pig weighed.

A hired hand received $1.25 a day for all-day labour. If you wanted this illustrious barrel, you’d have to work almost 10 days, or, two pigs.

It’s all in the context of the time period. Early Lloyd residents likely had to make tough decisions about what to spend their money on. Of course, over time, inflation plays a huge role in our dollars’ worth and what you can get with it.

The monetary amounts of the past may seem like peanuts, but that was big game to a 1914 family.

Today, for just 10 bucks here in Lloyd, you could get a whopper at Burger King, or a breakfast combo at Tim Hortons.

At Canadian Tire you could get the Mastercraft inflation gun, which is currently on sale. Hopefully, that works to stop monetary inflation, but I propose an alternative. You could turn $10.60 Canadian into $4,716.9841 Sudanese pounds.

If you’re wondering, you could nearly pay for 4, 3-bedroom apartments in Sudan’s city centre.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Leeway from Lloyd: Fans react to PWHL names, logo

It didn’t take long for armchair critics like myself to weigh in on the official names and logos of the six Professional Women’s Hockey League teams released this week. It could take longer for hockey and sports fans to embrace them all.

Like many CFL fans, I will never like the Edmonton Elks renaming after a fan contest.

The PWHL teams are Toronto Sceptres, Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, Minnesota Frost, Boston Fleet and New York Sirens, selected by the PWHL itself.

The league says the names speak for themselves,

but they don’t as they had to include explanations.

T he PWHL says Fleet represents Boston’s maritime tradition, with a logo featuring a forwardleaning “B” in the shape of an anchor. What does trawling have to do with women’s hockey?

T he Minnesota Frost, the PWHL said, “embodies the state of hockey’s deep-rooted love for the ice,” with the “F” logo featuring sharp icicle-like points. Of course, it does!

The Victoire name pays tribute to the team’s French-Canadian home, with the logo featuring a blue “M” for Montreal and a fleur-de-lis, a national symbol of Quebec. That one gets a lot of nods.

The Sirens are an ode to New York’s vibrant sights and sounds, and alluding to the goal horn, while the logo features the angular design of the letters “NY” to portray the Big Apple’s skyline. It

Gray Matters: To be a journalist

Recently, my alma mater asked me to create a video for first-year students about entering the world of journalism.

My current sticky notes from the conversation lean heavily on what they hope I will touch on. As sincere readers of the paper have probably learned in my two months here, they will get a well-written opinion on video.

The video will be sent back to Windsor, Ont. when it’s finished, but it got me thinking about this profession. This led me to want to share why, to me, it’s more than just a job.

The number one thing

These days I’m trying to save money, and clearly, I’ve had it all wrong.

Why would I stop buying coffee or lunch when I could move to Sudan and own multiple houses and businesses? Or I could invest all my money in Sudan into scientific research, build a time machine and go back in time to be a rich man in the early days of Lloydminster.

In the wise words of a famous doc, “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” Which is an accurate modern description of driving in Lloydminster.

I will never forget from school was the words of my mentor.

“ I don’t care where you put your X on election day, I don’t want to be able to tell when I read your stories,”Veronique Mandal.

It’s a guiding light, a principle of fairness and balance in everything we do. We must find both sides of a story and write those stories based on facts. Opinions and rumours may be good on social media, but in my world, they don’t fly without facts to back them up.

During my previous employment, bosses required and sometimes mandated sketchier stories, ones where the facts and opinions melded

looks like a tourism brochure cover to me!

The Ottawa Charge reflects the Canadian capital’s motto, “Advance — Ottawa — En Avant,” with a logo featuring a large unfinished letter “O,” which also resembles the letter “C.” The logo looks like the Calgary Flames.

The Sceptres, the PWHL said, “embody Toronto’s regal history and commanding presence,” and reflect the Ontario capital also being known as the Queen City. The logo features a large sceptre with the letters “T” and “S” incorporated into the handle. First of all, the Queen City is Regina. The logo looks like a dollar sign!

The names and logos will only get changed if a new owner takes over. That’s what the new owner of the Elks is hinting and, I for one, can’t wait. The Eskies would be perfect but you can’t please everyone.

together. Working in such an environment has been advantageous to me. It often taught me how not to report on certain things.

In a race for everyone to be first in our industry, many forget we need to be right, too.

CHRIS’ A-Z FROM PAGE 10

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

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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.

Monthly Supper

The Legacy Centre is hosting its monthly supper on Sept. 13. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m., supper is at 6 p.m., then dance the evening away. Tickets are $25/person (advance only). Please purchase or reserve your spot by noon on Sept. 12. All members and guests welcome. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more details.

Spades Tournament

The Legacy Centre is hosting a spades tournament on Sept. 19. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10 to play and $12 for lunch. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for details.

Crib Doubles Tournament

The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on Sept. 26. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10 to play and $12 for lunch. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for details.

Madchild at Cheers Live

Moose Lodge Breakfast

The Moose Lodge 5213 57 St., Lloydminster, is hosting a breakfast from 8:30 - 11 a.m. on Sept. 15. Cost is $13 for adults, $5 for youth ages six-12, kids under five are free.

Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at the Vic

Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters are taking the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 16 for a 7:30 p.m. show as part of the Dr. H.A. McDonald Season. Tickets are $69 and are available online or at the theatre’s box office. See you there!

Senior Citizen’s Society AGM

The Lloydminster Senior Citizen’s Society resumes weekly meetings on Sept. 17 at the Legacy Centre. Mayor Aalbers will be the speaker. The meeting starts at noon in the boardroom. All members encouraged to attend. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more details.

Juno Award winner, Madchild, of Swollen Members fame, plays at Cheers Live on Sept. 26. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

Fort Pitt Fall Supper

The Fort Pitt fall supper, sponsored by the Fort Pitt Club and All Saints Anglican Women, is scheduled for Sept. 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Pitt Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids six-12, preschool free.

Mistakes happen, glaring ones even, but the story’s facts must be there before going forward. I may have deadlines to meet and story counts to achieve, but without truth, it’s pointless. Lastly, morals and ethics should guide you in your reporting. Two recent cases come to mind. First, a plane crash, which unfortunately killed an individual. I’d have been within my rights to instantly show the plane and emergency response upon arrival. However, morally, holding back with limited video on scene and over three hours for print was, in my opinion, the correct thing to do.

Additionally, a fire at a retirement home required a more direct and balanced approach between panic and information. We walk this fine line daily with nearly every story we produce, share and eventually invite public criticism of.

“I’m a working journalist. I’m interested in all points of view, and I draw conclusions based on facts, not just on opinions.” – Tom Brokaw Being all-in is important. The job isn’t 9-5 and isn’t for the faint of heart. You shouldn’t get into it to make friends and need to get used to being in the middle.

I could spend pages of ink on this topic; over time, I will delve more into it. I hope this gave you more insight into what journalism means to me.

GRAY MATTERS FROM PAGE 11

Recovery Day brings message of hope

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER

“Don’t ever give up, there’s hope as long as you’re alive.”

Those were the words of Vera Koster, Thorpe Recovery Centre clinical director and a person in recovery, on Sept. 7 at Recovery Day in Lloydminster.

Koster was there not just with Thorpe but also as a person telling her own story of recovery.

“I grew up in Germany, came over here, had a really good upbringing and kind of struggled with day-today things, feelings of anxiety,” she said. “At some point, I started using substances and I dropped out of university shortly before completing my masters.”

Koster says she spent a decade and a half in addiction.

“I went through nine treatment centres in 13 years,” she said.

Today, Koster has been sober since June 2011 and made her life about recovery.

“The recovery is my life and it’s given me a life,” she explained.

She says recovery has a lot of forms and there’s not a single way of finding a person’s path to recovery.

“I think it’s important to know recovery is possible,” she said.

Events like Recovery Day play a pivotal role in reducing stigma.

“We can reduce stigma by coming together and just seeing we’re all just people finding our way through this life,” she said.

The event was an opportunity to share stories regarding addiction and speakers took to the microphone at noon on the warm Lloydminster day to share their experiences.

Maverick Rosentreter, speaker and recovering addict, says he had a good upbringing but eventually fell in with the wrong crowd.

“I grew up as a pretty positive person, my mother and father did an amazing job raising me and I picked up qualities from both of them,” he said.

“Unfortunately, I got caught up in the wrong crew and the wrong crowd, by the age of 14, 15-years-old, I was already drinking and involved in criminal activity.”

Rosentreter said he reached out for help feeling helpless to the addiction.

“I hit some pretty bad rock bottoms and ended up calling in for help, cause I couldn’t do it alone.”

“I’m completely helpless to the drug and the alcohol, it’s just nice to have Thorpe around for the recovery process.”

He likened it to repeatedly touching a hot burner.

“You keep touching it even though you know it hurts every time. If you go back into active addiction, it’s

unfortunate, but just to know there is help and there is tooling out there for people like us,” he said.

Rosentreter said events like Recovery Day are important to get involved in.

“There are like-minded people around and you’re not alone,” he explained.

“Even if you’re not in active addiction or if you’re in recovery, I think it’s really important, the community out there with active addiction, it’s really dangerous and it’s a large community.”

“I think it’s really important for people to come around here to see there are options, there are people that think exactly like them.”

Rosentreter was sober for a year before re-entering into active addiction. He made the decision again to call for help and is now 28 days clean and sharing his story.

Carrie Bennett, public relations with Thorpe Recovery Centre, says

events like Recovery Day are important for people to get involved in.

“I think it’s important to hear clients speak their stories, you get to hear what it’s actually like,” she said.

“Unfortunately, this is such a big problem. Sadly, everyone knows someone or is affected by either mental health or addictions.”

“It’s nice to hear the stories of their struggle but more importantly their journey of recovery.”

Thorpe is currently doing a fundraiser called “Sober September” as part of recovery month.

Anyone can donate and money will be going towards purchasing a 15-passenger van.

“That’s crucial, we need it to be able to take our clients out of the facility for appointments,” said Bennett.

Those looking to donate can do so online at https://thorperecoverycentre.org/donate

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Being unhoused is not illegal - RCMP

comes to that population is a social issue versus a policing issue.”

Something else they struggle with is the difference between private and public property they stay on.

“You need to have people willing to trespass (charge) the individuals,” said Nicholl. “That means, if you’re a private property owner, you need to say, I’m trespassing, person X, we then issue them a trespass notice.”

People must install signs and go to court and say they are trespassing someone off their property. Nicholl said people are reluctant or can’t do these things. Usually, because it’s a lot of work for the community members, not just the police.

When social issues become police issues, it complicates their job.

“So, on the policing side, we can enforce criminality,” said Nicholl. “We can enforce when people have warrants, also when there is illegal drug use, but we’re also governed by the Charter of Human Rights.”

Many people in Lloydminster mistakenly believe being unhoused is illegal – it’s not.

Sharing this message was important to the RCMP when the Meridian Source sat down with them.

“We’ve got (unhoused) people who walk downtown; it’s not illegal to walk downtown,” said Lloydminster RCMP Inspector Brian Nicholl. “One of the biggest issues we deal with when it

That charter restricts much of what they can do without reasonable grounds. Depending on the crime and its criminality, they must find someone committing the crime. It also depends on whether the offences are summary, indictable, or dual conviction offences.

“If someone is committing a summary conviction offence, such as trespassing, and I don’t find them actually doing it, I can’t go and arrest them,” said Nicholl. “If somebody has drugs, I can’t go and search their person if I don’t have reasonable grounds, whether it’s someone saying I saw you with drugs, I need to have a reason to physically search you.”

There are plenty of resources online to explain section 495 of the Canadian Criminal Code. This section describes when and how police can gain grounds to make an arrest.

Theft under $5,000 is a hybrid offence, so officers usually need to catch you committing it or have reasonable grounds to believe you committed it or are about to commit it.

In a 1957 Supreme Court of Canada ruling, an impaired person left a bar with the intent to start their car. They determined the arrest was legal because the individual was about to commit the crime of impaired driving.

There are many intricacies when determining what police can and can’t do about the unhoused.

“The policing side is tough because of many issues, including mental health issues,” said Nicholl.

“The policing side is a tough challenge because there are all kinds of issues going on,” reiterates Nicholl. “One of the biggest challenges though is public vs. private. It’s not illegal to be in public and unhoused.”

Call 9-1-1 if you witness a crime in progress. Direct other non-emergency calls inside city limits to Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8300.

LETTER TO EDITOR FROM PAGE 10

Our Council also appreciates the excellent coverage coming from City Council meetings, where important municipal conversations and decisions occur on a near-weekly basis.

The call to community journalism is one answered by a chosen few, and we value the part you play in giving a voice to local community groups, businesses, and individuals that make Lloydminster a great place to live.

We look forward to your continued dedication to keeping the community informed and involved in the stories that shape our lives.

- Mayor Gerald S. Aalbers

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Strilchuk skiing for Canada in Columbia

over the August-long weekend.

Lloydminster’s Max Strilchuk is making waves in the world of international waterskiing.

The 16-year-old Grade 11 student from Holy Rosary High School was recently named to Team Canada’s U21 squad for the IWWF (International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation’s PanAm Championships in Bogotá, Columbia.

The competition, set for Oct. 7-13, consists of five categories including slalom, trick, jump, overall and team.

Strilchuk will be competing in slalom, trick and jump, but his favourite discipline is the jump.

With a personal best jump of 45.7m (150 feet), Strilchuk explained travelling that distance at high speeds is hard to beat.

“It’s pretty cool and it happens pretty quick, there’s nothing really like it,” he said on Tuesday night.

This will be Strilchuk’s second international competition after taking on the field at worlds in Calgary

Strilchuk explained he’s excited to see how things are done down south, but noted elevation will be a factor.

“The elevation is going to be a big factor. I’ve heard guys say they get dogged quicker,” he said.

As of late, Strilchuk has trained at Ski Fluid in Florida in April and Bennetts in Louisiana in June. A crash during practice in Louisiana saw Strilchuk with a broken left orbital bone, forcing him to return to Canada.

Back on home soil, however, Strilchuk competed at the Junior Canadian Open, U17 World Championships, Western Canadian Championships and the National Canadian Championships.

Strilchuk first got on waterskis at the age of five at Little Fishing Lake north of Paradise Hill. Through the local club, Strilchuk got his first taste of provincial competition. The rest, as they say, is history.

It won’t be long before people are saying “We knew him when.”

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Raiders decimate on gridiron

control,’ and they absolutely did that. It was a big performance.”

The junior and senior Holy Rosary High School Raiders football teams were back on the gridiron last weekend, and boy did they put on a show.

The junior Raiders bested Leduc 36-28, while the seniors buried the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Barons 51-0 at the Raider Bowl.

“Our starting kids in the first half took over right from the opening kickoff,” said senior Raiders head coach Vince Orieux.

“We’ve got a pretty veteran crew of kids. Throughout the week we told them, ‘We take care of things we can

Friday’s game was the Raiders’ third of the season and coach Orieux likes what he’s seeing.

“Yes we have strong vets, but we also have some young Grade 10s in there doing what’s needed,” said Orieux.

Playing out of the now-smaller Wheatland Football League, the Raiders will take on Cold Lake, Bonnyville and St. Paul in the regular season.

T he junior Raiders are back at home on Oct. 14.

The seniors Raiders host Olds on Sept. 13 at the Raider Bowl for a 5 p.m. kickoff.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Coach Vince Orieux talks with his players after a win last season.

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‘Cats host MOB in home opener

Training season is over for the Lloydminster Bobcats.

Playing out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, the boys in black and orange kick off regular-season action tomorrow night as they host the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (MOB) at the Centennial Civic Centre for a 7 p.m. puck drop.

The ‘Cats finished pre-season play with a 2-3 record after wins over the Bonnyville Pontiacs and the Camrose Kodiaks.

Their final exhibition game, played at home last Saturday, may have been a 10-8 win for the visiting Battleford North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, but the ‘Cats clawed back after

finding themselves in trouble after the first frame.

The first period saw Bobcats’ goals from Gus ElTahhan, Kade Fendelet and Caden Steinke. Battleford’s Bryce Boughen made it a 3-1 game.

T he North Stars scored five goals in the second period for a 6-3 lead going into the third. Battleford scored three more goals within the first 6:30 of the third. Down 9-3, the ‘Cats dug in, answering five goals of their own with two from Fendelet, two from Luke Fritz and one from Aidan LaRose.

The score is 9-8, two minutes remain on the scoreboard. The crowd of roughly 650 wants a Bobcats’ win, but Battleford’s Elijah Anderson put the nail in the coffin at 19:07 for a 10-8 final.

The ‘Cats host the MOB on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 before a trip to Drumheller on Sept. 20.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

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Word on the beat: Pioneer Lodge fire

Staff Sgt. JERRY NUTBROWN SPECIAL TO THE SOURCE

Lights, sirens and first responders, everywhere.

This was the scene in the area of Pioneer Lodge on Monday afternoon after a fire complaint. Most emergency incidents involve one or more first responder groups and this one had Lloydminster Peace Officers, EMS, Lloydminster Fire Department and RCMP members attending as well as

utility workers.

When an emergency incident occurs, an evaluation is first completed by the call taker with the information received. This allows them to determine which first responders may be needed.

change by the minute.

As risk and operational assessments are continually done while the event unfolds, strategies on how responders approach it will morph into a response to best deal with the incident.

As the exact extent of the threat is not always clearly visible, any threat to other property or people, i.e. neighbouring residents, nearby motorists, pedestrians, etc., may be difficult to determine.

Once dispatched responders arrive at the scene, they may request other responder groups due to what the event presents. These situations are often extremely dynamic and assessed on risk. Responder requirements

A general rule is, the more responders involved, the bigger the area we need to work in. Streets got blocked and traffic was re-routed to create a safety perimeter for responders to work. We need nearby drivers to focus only on their driving and not the ‘rubber-necking’ we can get, which has resulted in collisions, which take away resources from the primary incident.

Curiosity unfortunately can increase risk and interfere with responders being able to do their jobs. People will drive and walk up to incidents to see what is happening which is the opposite of what responders need.

We need space and as few people in the vicinity as possible so they aren’t at risk or too close, interfering with responders’ abilities to do their jobs.

A priority of every response is the safety of the public in addition to the responders. Fire trucks and ambulances are large and need room to park and maneuver.

Monday, the threat resulted in residents and staff being evacuated, and with so many people involved, this takes time and lots of space.

This is another reason responders need the public to stay out of the area. If those living nearby are at risk, they would be duly notified.

Monday’s scene expanded as the residents were evacuated and transports were required to be brought in to move them.

Due to scene management, we had to turn away some very well-intentioned people wanting to help.

Responders do work to try and open up access to the area as quickly as possible to lessen any inconvenience, but risk mitigation remains the priority. This incident ended as well as it could have, however, much property work remains.

Thank you to all who respected our perimeter and gave the responders space to work. No matter the type of emergency, the best assistance is to stay clear of the area. All responders will thank you.

- Staff Sgt. Jerry Nutbown, is the NCO in charge of the Lloydminster RCMP detachtment’s General Investigation Section. Stay tuned for future articles from the Lloydminster RCMP.

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