Passport to YLL

To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147 for four/five-year-olds. They have also qualified for the Affordability Grant! For more information please call Mrs. P. at 780-872-9523.

COPD Class

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting a COPD Class on Sept. 14 from 12:301:30 p.m. in the Prairie North Plaza – Suite 109. To register please call 306-820-6243. There is no charge for the class.

Supper/Dance

The Legacy Centre is hosting a supper/dance on Sept. 15. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m., supper is at 6 p.m. then dance the evening away to KRAZY KANUCKS (Lyle Baker band).

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Cost is $25/ person and attendees are asked to purchase before noon on Sept. 14. All members welcome. Contact the Legacy at 780-875-4584 for more info.

Volleyball Registration

Ladies recreational volleyball registration is being held at E.S. Laird School on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Limited teams and single players welcome.

Stephen Palmer Live at the Legacy Centre

The Legacy Centre will be hosting Stephen Palmer live in concert on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of “foot-stompin’” tunes you will be sure to remember. Refreshments after the show. The cost is $20/person (advance). Call the Legacy office at 780-8754584 for more details. Tickets available at the Legacy office (5101-46th Street). Everyone welcome!

Spades Tourney

The Legacy Centre is hosting a spades tournament on Sept. 21. Play begins at 10 a.m., cost is $10/person. Lunch is also available for $12/person. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780875-4584 for more info.

Medieval Feast

The Lloyminster Lions Club is pleased to be hosting its annual Medieval Feast at the Kitscoty Hall on Sept. 23. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., supper will be at 6:30 p.m. The night includes a magnificent feast, a medieval tournament, fortune teller, photos, a 50/50 and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 or $370 for a table of 8. Tickets are available at Exhaust Masters, online at lloydminsterlions@gmail. com, or call Kathy at 306-821-2362.

Youth Grief Support

The Walking Through

Grief Society will once again be sponsoring a 10-week program in support of children ages 6-11 and 12-16 who are grieving. Classes will be held at 5014-51 Ave., Kitscoty and run from Sept. 26. to Dec. 5. Cost is $20 per family (subsidy available). Pre-registration is necessary as space is limited. Registration deadline is Sept. 20. Contact Gayle at 780-808-1645 or Shirley at 780-871-1750.

Managing High Blood Pressure

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting a “Strategies for managing high blood pressure” class on Sept. 26 from 9-11 a.m. in Suite 109 of the Prairie North Plaza. To register, please call 306820-6262. This class is free of charge.

Legacy Centre Day Trip

The Legacy Centre is taking a trip to the Mayfield Dinner Theatre on Sept. 27 for the performance of Musicians Gone Wild –Rock The Canyon. The bus leaves the Legacy parking lot at 7:15 a.m. aboard Charlie’s Charters Busline and will arrive at the theatre at 10 a.m. for brunch. The performance is at 2:30 p.m. then it’s back to the bus to head home. Tickets are $179 per person and must be paid before your name goes on the list. Call the Legacy office for more details.

Cribbage Doubles

Tourney

The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on Sept. 27. Play begins at

10 a.m., cost to play is $10/person. Lunch is available for $12/person. Bring your partner for a great day of card playing! Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more details.

British Home Child Day

Sept. 28 is British Home Child Day, and to help celebrate, a special event is being held. All British Home Child descendants invited! Contact Susan at 780808-6374, voicemail only. Leave your name and number by Sept. 21.

Hillmond Turkey

Supper

A turkey supper is being held at the Hillmond Hall from 4:306:30 p.m. on Oct. 1. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-10 and pre-school kids are free. Hope to see you there!

Oktoberfest

The Lloydminster German Heritage Society’s Oktoberfest is back on Oct. 14 at the WLS Convention Centre. Dance to the music of the Prairie Dogs. Entertainment by Saskatoon’s Concordia Alpenrose Dancers. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door, or $380 for a table of eight. Tickets are available from Society members, at the Lloydminster Animal Hospital, Cliff Rose for Clothes, and Southside Vet Clinic. For more info call Mo at 780-8757171, Rosemarie at 780872-2266 or 306-8253177, Martin at 306825-9848 or 306-8216666. More info out closer to the date.

In Lloydminster, he’s continuing his ministry work to educate churches, youth groups and other agencies on the needs of street people having the first-hand experience of being homeless for more than a decade.

“I’m taking the bull by the horns and getting support along the way. That’s exactly what I’m doing,” said Eldridge.

“It’s amazing the reception people are giving me when they find out what we’re doing and they’re saying ‘if you need us, we’re here for you,’ so that’s awesome.”

Eldridge plans to invite the fire department to assist with the barbecue and last week he met with Valerie Lazicki, executive director of the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter to discuss some ideas.

“I want to discuss more beds with her somehow. Also, I know we are lacking in programs for drug addiction and alcoholism and stuff like that,” said Eldridge.

He estimates about 35 per cent of homelessness is due to mental illness, with poverty being the biggest factor also making it tough for lowincome seniors to make ends meet.

“We want to work on that as well. We want to get seniors out of this poverty situation. I’m still working on that,” said Eldridge.

Despite allowing Eldridge to host his event, the City told the Meridian Source in an email, “This event is not something we can comment on at this time.”

Eldridge was disappointed to hear that and said, “As far as I’m concerned, the City should be having a priority on this.”

He says homelessness is something they can’t ignore much longer.

“It’s there permanently and they’re not going to get rid of it,” he said.

In a related issue, a human rights advocacy group recently reported it is suing the City of Edmonton, alleging the city’s practice of clearing homeless camps violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The lawsuit alleges this puts vulnerable people in danger since there are not enough housing and shelter options for them.

The outside of your home faces significant wear and tear throughout any given year.

From typical wind, rain and sun damage to the challenges of extreme storms and fires. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to help you ward off potential problems before they become more costly.

Inspect roof shingles

The roof is one of your home’s first lines of defence. From the ground or a ladder, look for signs of damage like missing, raised or warped shingles and other irregularities. If there are problems, have a qualified roofer do an inspection and any necessary repairs.

Clean your eavestroughs and downspouts

Harsh weather or little critters can dam - age your eavestroughs. If water runs back toward your foundation or pools on the roof, it may lead to water damage inside your home. And collected debris can be a fire risk. Give eavestroughs and downspouts a look, clear any debris and make any repairs.

Check out the chimney

Look for signs of damage at the top of the chimney. Typically, there’s a cap with a grate and/or a rain cover. If you’re comfortable getting on the roof, inspect the flashing that waterproofs the edges where the chimney meets the roof for any gaps, bends or cracks that water could penetrate.

Clean and service your air conditioner

Shut off power to the outdoor unit and clean debris from the grill/cage and the fan. Rake around the unit and cut back branches to allow for proper airflow. Inside your home, don’t forget to change your furnace air filter regularly.

Refresh the siding

Pressure washers are handy for cleaning the outside of your home. If you don’t own one, you may be able to borrow one from a friend or rent one from a hardware store. Check for any blisters, cracks or problem areas and repair them to help prevent rot and mould.

Inspect the deck

Wooden decks, including railings and stairs, require staining every few years to protect against the ele - ments. Be sure to carefully examine support posts and beams for signs of rotting.

Examine exterior caulking

Take a closer look at the caulking around your doors, windows and vents. Deteriorated caulking should be scraped out and replaced so you don’t lose cooled air through a poorly sealed gap.

Survey the landscaping

Low-lying areas of your lawn should have additional soil laid down to prevent water from pooling in one area. You should also trim your trees and bushes as required to help avoid future storm damage.