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Walk of Remembrance honours lost loved ones

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

TAYLOR WEAVER

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The sun was shining down on those mourning a loved one lost to suicide during the 11th annual Walk of Remembrance, in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. The walk, which was held at the group picnic shelter in Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Saturday, was all about taking time to visit and share a special memory of a loved one. The meaningful event

included guest speakers, suicide prevention resources and information, and live music featuring Dylan Hansen and the Roughcuts. “We’re here to honour and remember those that have lost their lives to suicide,” said Shirley Scott, founder of the Walking Through Grief Society and one of the walk’s organizers. “We’re here for the families, to honour and recognize them, but we’re also here to promote awareness. This is

Left: Desiree Cornet-Wile speaks about being a buddy and not a bully during the 11th annual Walk of Remembrance at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Saturday afternoon. Cornet-Wile tragically lost her 15-year-old son Jayden to suicide in 2019 and has been doing everything she can since to try to prevent other children and families from going through the same. Right: Bernadette Yelland, of Sask Mental Health and Addictions, passes out “Tear Cups” to attendees of Saturday’s Walk of Remembrance. Hockey jerseys were worn on Saturday in honour of Chad Crawford, who took his life on July 20 at the age of 29.

such a big thing and we need to be aware and not be isolated so people can come together and talk about their loved ones, and also talk about suicide and talk about how we can help prevent it. “Talking is very important, but I also think listening is very important. I can talk and talk, but if I don’t have someone who cares enough to listen, it doesn’t go anywhere.” This year’s attend-

ees wore hockey jerseys during the walk to honour the memory of Chad Crawford, who took his own life on July 20 at the age of 29. “That is a significant loss of a hockey coach and a hockey player and these are his support people who have come out to honour his memory, but to also give hope and encourage people to reach out,” said Scott. “Helping others is how and why I exist.

That’s my purpose and passion.” Scott is one of many passionate Walk of Remembrance organizing committee members such as Neil Harris, who has been involved in the walk for many years and was excited to return to in-person events after last year’s drive-thru style walk. “We’re really excited that we could do this in person,” he said. “Last year was a drive-thrustyle event where peo-

ple drove through and picked up a resource bag and did their remembrance, more or less on their own. Now we’re back outdoors at Bud Miller park and we can do the full event, so we’re really happy to be here doing this.” Resource bags were on hand for any and all attendees of the walk and included comfort items as well as resource information. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Memories of loved ones live on through walk

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source FROM PAGE 1

“The bags are filled with a great mix of things,” said Harris. “There’s some great resources in there with information for crisis numbers and helplines. They also include a package of Kleenex, lifesavers, a teacup with either a bag of hot chocolate or a teabag, or both, and honey, and a number of other great resources; it’s a great take-home bag for people.” Both Harris and Scott agreed this year’s turnout was like something they’ve never seen before; a sign that suicide is being talked about and not swept under the rug. “When you see you’re not the only one walk-

ing through this journey of loss, there’s strength and hopefulness in that. There’s hope going forward, and that’s the message we want to get out; we can survive this kind of loss.”

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We know suicide has no border and it’s common wherever we look, and we want to try and change that.

“I think people are becoming more open and willing to be here and be a part of a big community of people that share the same

feelings of loss,” added Scott. Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers and Vermilion-LloydminsterWainwright MLA Garth Rowswell were in attendance and shared kind words with those going through this journey of loss Harris spoke of. “We’re here to pay remembrance, and to hopefully help others that may be on a journey, and we will help change that course,” said Aalbers. “It’s so critical to reconcile and review what’s going on, and it’s an opportunity to assist others. “We know suicide has no border and it’s common wherever we look, and we want to try and change that.”

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All-candidates forum gets voters ready for polls Lakeland Riding

Fred Sirett Maverick Party

Ann McCormack People’s Party of Canada

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Party of Canada

John Turvey Liberal Party of Canada

Des Bissonnette New Democratic Party

Battlefords - Lloydminster Riding

Rosemarie Falk Conservative Party of Canada

he Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce hosted the allcandidates forums for the Lakeland and Battlefords–Lloydminster ridings for the 2021 Federal Election were held at Lakeland College on Monday night with representatives from the Conservative Party of Canada, the Liberal Party of Canada, the People’s Party of Canada, the New Democratic Party as well as the Maverick Party. Representatives from the Green Party were not in attendance. Nothing was left off the table as candidates answered questions surrounding COVID-19, vaccines, vaccine passports, carbon tax, and the effectiveness of lockdowns, to name a few. The forums were held virtually due to the increase in local COVID cases, but the entire livestream can be watched by visiting the Lloydminster Chamber’s website under the Events tab.

Terry Sieben People’s Party of Canada

Erik Hansen New Democratic Party

Larry Ingram Liberal Party of Canada

Ken Rutherford Maverick Party

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Chiropractic clinic realigns itself

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Chiropractic Dr. Lee Atkinson, standing, has added Lloydminster chiropractor Dr. Julia Oberg to his team in September while recognizing the expertise Dr. Fred Murray has provided to Lloydminster residents for the past 50 years. Murray will retire at the end of next June. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Lloydminster Chiropractic Centre is celebrating a major personnel milestone this month worthy of a knuckle crack or two. Chiropractic Dr. Fred Murray reached his 50th year of service in September with plans to retire next year, while newcomer Dr. Julia Oberg started her first day as a chiropractor on Sept. 1. “It was awesome; it was busy and it was exciting and I am really happy how it went. My schedule is filling in quite quickly,” said Oberg. It will take the Lloydminster resident until the year 2071 to match Murray’s professional record dat-

ing back to 1971. “It’s incredible. He’s put in a lot of time here and helped the community,” she said. Murray notes Oberg spent some time job shadowing him and concludes, “she’ll do just super.” Oberg is glad to be back in Lloydminster after graduating with a degree of Doctor of Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated with the highest distinction and was honoured as the 2021 Salutatorian of her graduating class, ranking second highest in academic achievement. Clinic owner, Dr. Lee Atkinson, who is also a Palmer graduate along with Murray, and fellow chiropractor, Kevin

McEachern, says it’s nice to have some new local talent like Oberg at the clinic. “Dr. Murray is a h i g h l y r e g a r d e d c h iropractor and highly skilled, and we have a young, highly regarded new chiropractor who is highly skilled, so the clinic is fortunate,” said Atkinson. He notes Sydney Noble, who is also from Lloydminster, will be joining the clinic as a fourth chiropractor in the next couple of months. “Having local people come back to the community is very exciting. It’s good for the community and it’s good for the clinic,” said Atkinson. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Libbie Young walkers seek company GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The more the merrier. Libbie Young Centre staffers Mallory Smith and Christie Wolanuk want to end their 275-kilometre marathon Mental Health Awareness Walk and fundraiser Thursday with a flourish. They’ve put out a call for as many people as possible to join them as they pace their way from Lashburn on Highway 16 to the finish line at the Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster by 3 p.m. “We’re trying to get as many people from Lashburn into Lloydminster, as loud and proud as we can come,” said Smith. “We are inviting our sponsors to walk with us. We’ve got the Lakeland women’s hockey and basketball teams on the walk with us.” Smith is the program development manager at Libbie Young and Wolanuk, the client program advisor. They will be joined by an energized group of riders on horseback including Lori Neufeld, executive director of the Libbie Young Centre. “There’s going to be pizza for the riders once they get in. It’s going to be a moment to share with one another and promote mental health,” said Neufeld. The casino will also

host an event finale on Sept. 17 to thank the event sponsors. “So far we’ve got a nice response with sponsorships. We have all our sponsors on our web page and people can make donations,” said Neufeld in advance of the walk. The mental health awareness walk has a fundraising goal of $50,000. That amount will be used to fund a community outreach worker at Libbie Young to provide mental health support in the home. Smith and Wolanuk set out from Saskatoon last Friday on National Suicide Prevention Day. “We are really excited. It’s a great opportunity to get our name out there,” said Smith at the outset. “We’ve just recently revised and revamped a lot of our programs and our services. We’re just excited to get the word out there about mental health and that it matters. We just need to talk more and end the stigma together.” Initially, the Libbie Centre partnered with Paul Laberge and his Let’s Walk the Talk event, with Smith eager to walk with him from Regina to Lloyd. Unfortunately, Laberge lost his job in Lloydminster and relocated to Saskatoon, forcing him to step aside from the walk.

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Libbie Young Centre staffers Christie Wolanuk, left, and Mallory Smith, pictured on a training walk on Highway 17, will complete their 275-kilometre Mental Health Awareness Walk and fundraiser from Saskatoon to Lloydminster Thursday around 3 .p.m. They invite everyone to join them anywhere along the final leg from Lashburn to the Gold Horse Casino. on Hwy 16.

Neufeld says she didn’t want Smith to be walking by herself, so Wolanuk volunteered to join her co-worker on a revised route from Saskatoon, with Neufeld driving a pilot truck most of the way. The plan called for the pair to walk 10 to 12 hours a day with the group staying overnight in hotels. Smith and Wolanuk hit the road with a lot of training walks on their

new shoes. “Hopefully, they are broken in enough,” said Smith at the outset. She says she keeps in shape playing volleyball, hockey, flag football and softball, while Wolanuk is active in softball and volleyball. “We did as much training as we could. We’ve been pretty busy with the centre lately,” said Smith. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Co-op celebrating five years of fuelling good MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Lloydminster and District Co-op is pumped to celebrate the fifth annual Fuel Good Day fundraiser, with proceeds going towards the Lloydminster Public FROM PAGE 5

Libb i e Y oung C entre is a non-profit transitional, mental health facility treating clients with schizophrenia, bipolar depression and anxiety. They have 20 apartments for clients who start treatment in a life skills program. “They progress to our supported independent living program and then they will be transitioned out into the community,” explained Smith. “So we are just trying to help them gain those life and independent living skills.” Libbie Young also serves community clients.

School Division (LPSD) and Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD) school breakfast programs. Established in 2017, Fuel Good Day has raised over $32,000 for local students through pump and BBQ fundraiser proceeds. This year, five cents from every litre of fuel sold on Tuesday, Sept. 21 will be donated to school breakfast programs. “Fuel Good Day brings to life what it means to be a co-operative,” said Chase Scarf, VP of operations with Lloyd Co-op. “When the community comes together for good - in this case, to help feed students - everyone’s the better for it. Celebrating five years of Fuel Good Day is a testament to our membership’s support and our teams’ hard work. We look forward to safely fuelling the community on Tuesday, September 21.”

Lloyd Co-op operates four retail gas bars in the Border City, including 18 Street Crossing gas bar (Highway 17 south), Ironwells gas bar (Highway 16 east), Hampton Square gas bar (Highway 16 west), and North Stop gas bar (Highway 17 north). All sites are participating in the fundraising event. “Fuel Good Day is a gift to the students,” Nigel McCarthy, LCSD director of education. “By simply going to the pump, we give the gift of support to help educate young people. There have been thousands of breakfasts and lunches provided in Lloydminster because of Fuel Good Day. We hope that this fifth year will be the biggest ever.” Fuel Good Day runs from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 21. Features include free coffee until 10 a.m., limited edition Fuel Good Day donuts and customized soft serve ice cream.

Photo courtesy of the Lloydminster & District Co-op

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H.O.G.’s toy run revs up for local kids

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

The 10th annual Bordertown H.O.G.s’ toy run, in support of Lloydminster and area children’s charities, was held at Denham Chrysler on Saturday with kickstands up at noon. The riders couldn’t have asked for nicer weather and the event wrapped up with the annual cabaret, which featured entertainment from the Dirt Rich Band.

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Kitscoty RCMP respond to fatal MVC

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On Sept. 10, shortly after 1 pm., a 911 call was received for a serious collision on Highway 619 and Range Road 32. Traffic was rerouted for several hours. Preliminary investigation reveals a semi-

truck, travelling westbound on Highway 619, collided with a utility vehicle towing a post pounder, which was reportedly utilizing the westbound shoulder while also travelling westbound on Highway 619. Just west of Range Road 32, the semi-truck col-

lided with the ATV and the driver of the ATV, 30-year-old female of Kitscoty, was declared deceased on scene. The driver of the semitruck was unharmed. Kitscoty RCMP investigation is ongoing. Police have been in contact with next of kin.

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Chiropractic centre celebrates milestone

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The clinic has grown to include a naturopathic doctor, a massage therapist and two physical therapists. “We can help the patients as a whole. The public is demanding services like that now,” noted Atkinson, who bought the clinic from Murray in 1997. He describes Murray’s 50 years of practice as extremely rare. “Dr. Murray has been a pillar of the community for decades,” he said. His full profile is posted on the centre’s website, notably his past community volunteerism as a president of

the Rotary Club of Lloydminster and chairman of the Saskatchewan TeleMiracle Foundation. Murray says what stands out in his memory at the clinic is to have helped as many people as they have helped over the years. Murrays says it’s been rewarding to see people who have been through the medical system with no results and “then all of a sudden, we do some work” and they respond. “That’s what keeps me c o min g b ac k. If you help one person a day and you go home, you’ve accomplished something,” he said.

Murray says he’s been working part-time since midAugust and will retire at the end of June 2022. “I just decided since we were going to have two new associates here pretty quickly, that there will be enough chiropractors to take care of the patient load,” he said. Oberg comes to the clinic with a special interest in women’s health and pregnancy and pediatrics. “Chiropractic treats the whole body, so it can treat many conditions, but it can help a woman who is pregnant relax and keep everything aligned and just keep her healthy,” she explained.

Oberg graduated from Holy Rosary High School, then from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in physiology and pharmacology before heading to Palmer. She went to U of S as a Greystone scholar and shared some advice for other local students who may aspire to become chiropractors. “My biggest piece of advice would be keep as many doors open as possible, so take as many classes as you can and work as hard as you can at them,” said Oberg. “I took all the science classes and math classes that I could that were offered at Holy Rosary.”

Oberg was a competitive swimmer with the Riptides and coached the Rebels for two summers while growing up in Lloyd. “I would like to volunteer my time back to those swim teams,” she said now that she’s back home. Murray says when he retires, he’s got plenty to do around the house, including his hobby in genealogy. “I’ve got a lot of photos that I want to digitize. What I am going to do for sure, I don’t know,” he said. “I had planned to be in the States for five and a half months a year, but COVID threw that out the window.”

McDonald’s set to serve up smiles on McHappy Day GEOFF LEE

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.................................. McDonald’s Canada is ready to serve up some annual charity food– would you like fries with that? The restaurant chain is hosting McHappy Day across Canada in support of Ronald

McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and local children’s charities on Sept. 22. All of the McDonald’s outlets in Lloydminster will join the party. For the first time, a portion of the proc eeds fro m all m en u items purchased next

Wednesday will support sick children and their families. The goal of McHappy Day is to raise more than $6.6 million to support families with sick children nationwide. Annually, RMHC supports over 26,000 families from more

than 3,400 communities by helping them stay together and near the medical care they need. In Saskatchewan, more than 1,700 fami-

lies are supported by RMHC and have benefited from the programs offered by the House. The 16 Ronald McDonald Houses and

1 7  F a m i l y R o o m s i n Canada give families a place to stay together when they have to travel for their sick child’s treatment.

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Can’t vote for control freaks STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

It seems not a week goes by when some well-known anti-vax personality ends up in hospital with COVID then comments they wish they had gotten a vaccine. COVID is a biological virus, not an ideology and can kill you regardless of your beliefs. There is a reason why polio has nearly been eradicated worldwide and it’s because of vaccines. Here in Canada, during the election campaign, Peoples Party of Canada leader, Maxime Bernier loves to tell voters he hasn’t got the vaccine, linking his reason to freedom of choice. It really sets a bad example for the majority of Canadians who want to protect their families and children from the virus.

I wonder how Bernier would feel if the healthcare industry decided not to treat people who are unvaccinated in order to free up beds for patients who need elective surgery. These folks face an endless wait because of the backlog of selfish unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID. I do agree readily with Bernier, however, on his point that holding a vaccine passport in your hand won’t protect anyone from the virus, which is absolutely true. Will the person asking to see a passport prove they don’t have any contagious diseases either? Bernier’s argument against passports also makes it very clear the virus can infect anyone and anywhere, regardless of what they think or carry in their hand. The problem with COVID

File Photo from the get-go is putting politicians in charge of a health crisis with the result being controlling nonsense like passports. I am not voting for any political party that favours

passports because that has nothing to do with health. At least wearing a mask offers some health protection. I can’t vote for any party that favours restricting freedoms and I also can’t bring

myself to vote Green. Alberta’s energy workers can’t make a living growing sunflowers. Trudeau? Nope. I might vote for the Bloc, then at least I will learn how to curse in a second language.

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Show and Shine brings out Border City’s best

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Twelve-year-old Donovan Belcourt was in shock when he found out just how much horsepower the alcohol dragster he was sitting in had during the Just Kruzin’ Show and Shine, held on the Westridge GMC lot on Saturday. TAYLOR WEAVER

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It wouldn’t be a summer in the Border City without the sights, sounds and smells of the Just Kruzin’ Show

and Shine. The annual show and shine, held this p ast S aturd ay in t he Westridge GMC lot, attracted a wide variety of roughly 180 par-

ticipant cars, including exotics and imports such as a pair of Lamborghinis. “We’ve waited two years for this. We did have a show in 2019

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but 2020 got cancelled. We planned on having this year’s show over Father’s Day weekend, but cancelled and postponed to this weekend,” said show chair Gerry Duhaime. “We said that when July 11 hits, if we get the green light, we’re going for it. “The turnout is fantastic today and we’re just about at capacity. We had a goal in mind and we’re almost there.” The show and shine is usually held in the parking lot of the Servus Sports Centre, but with ample space at many local automotive dealerships due to a lack of inventory thanks to the pandemic, Duhaime said they would try something different this year. “We talked to the dealerships here and asked what they thought of us using their lots for the show,” he said.

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Tucker Gramlich was rolling in style on Saturday in his 2015 GMC Denali power wheels at the Just Kruzin’ Show and Shine.

“Since they don’t have many vehicles on their lots right now they thought it was a wonderful idea. “We usually host the show n shine at the Servus Sports Centre,

but there’s a fee to do that and we’re trying to keep our costs down. “They supported us and gave us some sponsorships; it’s been great.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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Something for everyone at Show and Shine Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos

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This was the 13th year for the show and shine, and with roughly 180 participating vehicles, including club cars, there was truly something for everyone. “We’ll take anything that rolls. We’ve even had snow planes and tractors on display in the past.” Aside from the wide array of cars for gear heads to admire, the show and shine also included a mobile dyno, food trucks, vendors with a variety of different items for sale,

and of course, the loud crowd favourite, the top alcohol drag car. The Bordertown H.O.G.’s annual toy run was also taking place next door at Denham Chrysler on Saturday, and once the bikes left at noon, visitor parking opened up into the Denham lot. “All of our club cars are spread out across the two different lots but they don’t have numbers on them and they won’t be voted on, it’s only the participating cars that get voted on.”

There’s 15 different prizes to be won, but as Duhaime explained, the prize that everyone is competing for is the “Participant’s Choice,” which involves all of the peers voting for the car they think is the best. There’s also “People’s Choice,” so people can vote for whichever car they’d like. There’s the “Top 10,” which also comes from participants. “We also have some special awards that have come from families to honour loved ones they’ve lost.”

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Live and learn the hard way

PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

My daughter Aliyah prepared food for her first potluck dinner the other night. She was in charge of dessert and salad. After mixing up an Oreo cookie cheesecake, she began frying bacon for a crunchy salad topping, busily washed and cut lettuce, and whipped up the creamy, home-made Caesar dressing that’s been a staple in my recipe book for years. She wanted to make everything herself and I was pleased to let her. Presently, however, she came to wave a bag of greens under my nose. “ D o y o u t h i nk t h is will be enough lettuce for 10 people,” she

asked doubtfully. It’s always a bit difficult to judge how much people will eat. In her case, where the attendees of the event were all under the age of 20, I’d say A LOT. It was my mother’s philosophy, and now is mine also, that it’s better to have too much, than too little. I learned this difficult lesson at the table of a dear friend. Many years ago, she invited me to her first dinner party. It was a large gathering, we were young, and she was nervous. Not nervous about whether she could provide sparkling and witty conversation, be a kind and gracious host, or manage to put everyone at ease with her natural charm (situations that strike fear in my heart).

She was good at stuff like that. Nope, my friend was nervous about spaghetti. “I only have two small boxes,” she disclosed nervously, after catching my eye and summoning me into the kitchen with a furtive wave. We hunkered behind the cupboards whispering “Each box only holds enough to serve four,” she hissed. “Do you think there’ll be enough?” Leaning back around the corner, I counted heads. Twelve people peered back—looking hungry. One sizeable fellow rubbed his stomach with exaggerated meaning. “Almost chow time?” he called hopefully. I lurched out of sight. Good grief, these people were ravenous. A crowd like this could 21093FF0

turn ugly if not fed soon. “It’ll be fine,” I told my friend with what I hoped was a reassuring grin. “People will automatically ration themselves when they see how much there is.” “I hope so,” she sighed, turning back to a steaming vat of water. Nonetheless, she looked concerned. Within minutes, the pasta was ready and my chum bore a tray of food to the table with a strained smile. Then, she watched anxiously as people passed loaded baskets of bread down the table, and helped themselves to salad. As my pal listened to the cheerful chatter of her guests and the happy clanking of cutlery, she almost allowed herself to relax.

File Photo Then, the fellow who had spoken earlier, enthusiastically grabbed the dish of pasta before anyone else, dug in deeply, and plopped half of its contents onto his plate! Passing it to his wife, he watched with satisfaction as she took a further hefty helping, almost clearing the bowl entirely. All cheerful chatter ground to a halt. My friend and I exchanged looks of despair, but nothing could be done. Even if the couple had noticed their faux pas (which they didn’t) they

couldn’t very well have put the pasta back. The other guests quietly laid five strands of spaghetti on each of their plates and applied sauce. Would this same dinner party dilemma ever happen to my friend again? Probably not. Live and learn. Helen lives on the family farm near Marshall, Saskatchewan. She is a writer, columnist and works in education. To contact her, or learn more about these or other books, go to myprairiewool.com, or write Box 55, Marshall, SK. S0M1R0

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Putting the home into Home Hardware GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Home sweet home. That’s the shopping mindset Home Hardware Building Centre wants customers to have as soon as they see the entrance displays of home furnishings and decor. One of the new showcases for September features a back-toschool theme with lots of globes and maps and a mudroom bench with cushions and trendy textiles. Creating exciting displays is the job of store merchandisers and stagers Angela Olsen and Roberta Wack, who were brought on a year ago to show customers how to replicate that look in their own homes. “One of the first things we want people to feel when they enter Home Hardware is, there is something special going on here,” said Wack.

“We try to keep our entrances really fresh according to the seasons and to what we think is happening and on-trend.”

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One of the first things we want people to feel when they enter Home Hardware is, there is something special going on here.

Olsen says with COVID, people are paying more attention to their homes and caring more about what they look like. “It’s been huge textile-wise. Anything cozy and comfortable,” she said. “The other thing we’re noticing a lot is down-home, a little bit boho—and a little bit

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Home Hardware Building Centre merchandisers and stagers Roberta Wack and Angela Olsen decorated different showcases in the store entrance with a back-to-school fall theme of home furnishings and products sold at the store.

farmhouse is huge right now.” The two buyers are able to curate home furnishings and decor from multiple online sources such as Canadian-based Indaba, Heart Threads

and Simple Farmer to match the seasons and trends. Olsen says with online catalogues, they don’t always have to go to a buying show to get the products.

“We have the world at our fingertips. We can order whatever we want,” she said. Customers can also order furniture for any room in their house online from the Home

Hardware website. “We’re trying to bring those items in to make people aware that we’re a possibility for your shopping needs in that area as well,” said Wack. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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Making your home décor dreams a reality

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She and Olsen also pay close attention to social media platforms like Instagram to keep on pace with what is popular with customers as the seasons flip. “We’ve brought in a harvest table and did that up with Thanksgiving displays; lots of really beautiful fall candles to give that sense of coziness and baking in your own home and lots of products in gourmet as well to add a little touch of fall to your kitchen area,” said Wack. “We are thinking blankets and throws and cozy up.” After Thanksgiving in October, there will be a “huge reveal” of all the new and beautiful Christmas products for the home. “We are actually bringing in multiple themes,” said Olsen. “What we do is, we block off the seasonal aisle and we completely

tear it apart and rework it with all the themes that we’ve planned and ordered and brought in for Christmas.” Aside from Christmas trees and ornaments, they are also bringing in extra fireplace mantels and soft furnishings like throws pillows, couches, chairs and art —all the gourmet products like textiles, aprons, oven mitts —anything Christmas themed. “The list includes tabletop ornaments and lots of lighting.” Home Expressions is the aisle where the bulk of home decor for sale is on display, along with seasonal products in the outdoor garden patio. Additional furnishings will also soon be on display inside the two living units built by Beaver Homes and Cottages outside the store. “I think when people are able to come into the homes and see the products that Home

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Katlyn Wilkson, a designer with Ecoplast Solutions, hosted one of the company’s bunkhouses during the recent Home Hardware Building Centre Night Market. The bunkhouse is decorated with furnishings from Home Hardware and is made using structural insulated panels built on a foam core material made from 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles.

Hardware has available, they’ll really be surprised,” said Wack.

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The last year and a half have not only transformed how we live — it’s altered where we live, too. With many of us moving to a totally different location or undertaking a major reno, new design trends have emerged, which are going to have a lasting impact far beyond COVID. Here are the top trends to ke e p i n m i n d if yo u’re house hunting or planning a makeover. Multigenerational homes With property prices skyrocketing and parents needing more help with the kids at home, more families are trying multigenerational living on for size. In fact, according to a recent report from insurance company Aviva Canada, this is now a reality for 16 per cent of Canadians. This means houses are being adapted to accommodate multiple families under one roof, whether it’s with an addition or an in-law suite in the basement. Homes that

offer this flexibility are in demand, and your property value could increase if you decide to adapt your home for multifamily living. Creative custom adaptations While many people moved because of the pandemic, others preferred to avoid the added stress and have modified their current home so it works better. A fully independent home office, luxury entertainment space and decked-out kids’ playrooms are some of the most popular renovations. However, keep in mind that any changes you make may impact your insurance. “With people spending so much time at home last year, it’s no surprise Canadians are changing their spaces to fit their current needs. These renovations may change the home’s rebuild value. It’s always good practice to check in with your insurance broker or agent when considering renovations so you are adequately covered,” said Phil Gibson, managing director,

File Photo personal insurance and data science at Aviva Canada. Outdoors becomes essential The outdoors has provided a much-needed escape and an opportunity to interact safely with friends and

family. So, it’s no surprise that much more time and money are being invested in upgrading our patios, balconies and backyards. Whether it’s a pool, hot tub, fire pit, outdoor kitchen or even outdoor home movie

theatre, people are stepping up their outdoor living game. Beautiful landscaping, flowers and vegetable gardens are part of this trend and don’t expect the focus on the outdoors to go away anytime soon.

Sports Academy off and running GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The new Sports Academy, piloted by the Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) in partnership with the Hoop Factory, is off to a fast start. The first Grades 5-6 co-ed class suited up for volleyball on the first day of school with the Grade 7-8 group taking to the court the following day. “Everything is a feeling-out period,” reported teacher Austin Dyer, who teaches Phys Ed at E.S. Laird Middle School and helps coach the Grade 7-8 athletes. “I would say the first two periods went excellent. The groups that we have look great. It’s a bunch of kids that really want to be active and really like Phys Ed. They are all likeminded.” Students will be working on basic volleyball skills this month that will lead toward game play. Players will also be schooled in basketball, badminton and track and field as the year progresses. Dyer will work with Hoop Factory coaches to teach the Grade 7-8

class on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. “It’s basically the last block of periods at the end of the school day,” said Dyer. Kelci Little, who coaches senior girls’ volleyball at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School, will help put the Grade 5-6 class through their paces on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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The Hoop Factory is in charge of hiring an elite professional coach in each of the four sports. “There’s also two student-athletes from Lakeland College that are brought in to assist with the kids as well,” said Dyer. “There’s one gal from the women’s volleyball team and one male from the men’s volleyball team.” The focus for the sessions on the four sports will be on movement skills, specific sport skills, individual skills, multiplayer skills, and the acquisition of creative skills. Dyer says he would categorize the academy as an advanced Phys Ed class for kids that love Phys Ed. “They all want to be competitive and they

all want to work hard in their Phys Ed class,” he said. “You get to put them all into the same room and it should make for a very fun and competitive atmosphere.” The schedule will turn to basketball in October then switch back to volleyball in November, and back to basketball in December. “We do that for the first eight months of the school year. We keep switching back between volleyball and basketball,” explained Dyer. “In May, we’ll be doing badminton and in June we’ll be doing track and field.” The program tuition is $700 for the year and includes branded LPSD and Hoop Factory Sports Academy practice gear for ath-

letes to wear. Students change at their home schools and bus over to the Hoop Factory where their parents pick them up. Health and safety protocols are in effect in keeping with the current masking requirements. The Sports Academy is completely separate from the LPSD hockey academy, and Dyer thinks other sports could be added to it in the future. “This is the pilot year to see how it goes. If there is enough interest and the program goes over really well, for sure, I can see LPSD looking to add other sections for it to expand,” he said. “I think that will depend on the response and feedback from the program this year.”

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It’s been roughly 300 days since the Lloydminster Junior A Bobcats played a regular season hockey game, and they’re clawing out of their mitts with

excitement to get back to doing what they love. The age-old rivalry between the Bobcats and the Bonnyville Pontiacs will kick off 2021 regular-season play with a road game in Bonnyville on Friday

before the ‘Cats host their home-opener on Saturday at the Centennial Civic Centre. “It’s exciting. There was a lot of energy throughout the training camp and throughout pre-season,” said

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Lloydminster Bobcats head coach and general manager, Nigel Dube, chats with newly-named team captain, Chad MacLean, during Monday practise at the Centennial Civic Centre.

Bobcats head coach and general manager Nigel Dube. “We’re loving the idea that we’re back and able to play, and you don’t have to put so much focus on everything else going on, and just going on the ice every day and play the game that everybody loves.” Following a six-game

pre-season, the ‘Cats are sitting sixth in the Viterra AJHL North Division with a 3-3-0 record. The Pontiacs finished pre-season play with a 4-2-0 record, sitting behind the Spruce Grove Saints (5-2-0) and the Drayton Valley Thunder (7-0-1). Going into Friday’s first regular-season

game since COVID paused the AJHL in November 2020, Dube is confident in his players and is looking forward to seeing their growth as a team shine on the ice. “They’re looking really good and I think the excitement continues to grow,” said Dube. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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The Lloydminster Bobcats prep for their return to regular-season play at the Centennial Civic Centre this Saturday as they host the Bonnyville Pontiacs. FROM PAGE 22

“We had a pretty solid pre-season to finish up with and that’s exciting for the players. The team is really bonding well together and it’s a great group of kids coming together to form that family, and I think that’s a big part of it too,” said Dube. “Every day they work together they grow a little closer, and we move a little closer to playing regular-season hockey.” On Tuesday, the Bobcats announced this year’s leadership group, which will include third-year forward Chad MacLean wearing the “C.” MacLean will be joined by Tegan Skehar, Ben Bygrove, Tyson Kowaluk, Jayven Leslie, and Tanner Fincaryk as alternate captains. “It’s a great group of leaders that, everyone except for Tanner, has been here since we took over as a staff and went through a major rebuild,” said Dube. “They’ve seen our organization grow in the last two seasons and now they get to be at the helm of it moving forward this season.” Dube noted MacLean was the right choice for captaincy for a number of reasons, but it all boils down to leadership. “Overall, his growth as a human and in leadership over the last two years continues to

grow,” said Dube. “The work he does in the community and with our team is amazing. He’s easy to talk to, and for our players, he sets an example every day of what we should be as Bobcats, and I think that’s a big part of it.”

Not only are the Bobcats excited for their return to the ice, but also to being active members of the community they call home while playing here. “That’s the biggest part for us in Junior Hockey and in the city of Lloydminster, is to

be involved in it,” said Dube. “We’ll find ways to get out and help the community throughout the year and follow all protocols we need to, but we’re really excited to be active in the community again. We’re excited for fans to be back in the stands

the Civic at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The ‘Cats next home game is Sept. 24 as they host the Spruce Grove Saints.

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Lakeland College students and researchers will explore, test and apply the latest technology in a new central hub – the Agriculture Technology Centre – to develop skills needed by industry and produce results of value for commercial agriculture producers. The facility officially opened at the Vermilion campus Tuesday, Sept. 14, with Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education, onsite for the celebration. “The opening of the Agriculture Technology Centre presents an exciting new chapter for Lakeland College and agriculture science students from across the country,” said Nicolaides. “Being able to deliver Canada’s first degree program in agriculture technology, in a state-of-the-art facility, continues to position Alberta as a world-class

destination for postsecondary education.”

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Our new Agriculture Technology Centre provides a space that cultivates l earning, exploring and understanding – a place where our students and researchers are at the forefront of the high-tech advancements in agriculture.

Home to Lakeland’s new bachelor of agriculture technology program and ag-tech applied research activities, the Agriculture Technology Centre is where students, faculty and researchers will collect and analyze production and sustainability data generated across the commercial-scale Stu-

dent-Managed Farm. The 743-squaremetre facility features a technology hub with displays and analytical tools, combined lab and classroom space, and an area for large farm equipment demonstrations and training. “Without technological advancements, traditional agriculture can’t keep up with the demands of today’s world,” said Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “Our new Agriculture Technology Centre provides a space that cultivates learning, exploring and understanding – a place where our students and researchers are at the forefront of the high-tech advancements in agriculture. “We’re so grateful to have the support of our incredible donors and funding partners – their investment in this facility, as well as our students and research, will leave a lasting impact on our future ag lead-

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Photo courtesy of Lakeland College ers and the industry itself for generations to come.” New Holland Agriculture, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Lewis Farms, MNP, and the RBC Foundation announced their support for Lakeland’s Agriculture Technology Centre this year. Their investments support programming and research initiatives, as well as technology

and materials for the Agriculture Technology Centre. “Opening this facility represents a new milestone for Lakeland as we continue our work to provide students with opportunities to learn in real-life scenarios using transformative technologies,” said Josie Van Lent, dean of agriculture technology and applied research at Lakeland. “This space will be a catalyst for learning and research that will help support our province’s economy while enhancing regional productivity and sustainability. We’re excited for the innovation to come and value the support we’ve received from all of our partners.” The centre is home to two labs, the Agriculture Technology Lab and the Lewis Farms Data Lab. The first is a large makerspace area that supports student innovation and entrepreneurship, and the latter serves as a central collection hub for all data collected from infield monitors, sensors, cameras, and precision technologies embedded across the campus farm. This is where livestock, field, crop and agronomic maps and

data collected will be layered, interpreted, analyzed and packaged. This will make it possible for data to be transformed into useful management information including ag-tech industry software programs and applications. The first of its kind in Canada, the bachelor of agriculture technology program is a two-year, post-credential program designed to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and agricultural management and production systems. This fall, students in the program will delve into crop and livestock farming and smart agriculture as a management system, including data collection and analysis as well as the use of interpretative tools and programs such as robotics, geospatial tools, artificial intelligence and others. They’ll also learn how to analyze and troubleshoot industry-leading hardware, software and data platforms. Research in the Agriculture Technology Centre will focus on the development, implementation, validation and commercialization of ag technology solutions that will enhance regional productivity and sustainability. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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Lakeland celebrates opening of Ag centre

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Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education, left, was at Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus on Tuesday for the grand opening of the school’s new Agriculture Technology Centre. FROM PAGE 24

In partnership with ot her s in Lakeland ’s region, research activities will help optimize and demonstrate crop and livestock ag technologies, proving their return on investment for producers while engaging the next generation of producers, service providers and

ag leaders. Investing in agriculture and innovation Lakeland’s capital projects plan aligns with the Government of Alberta’s goals of accessibility, affordability, quality, coordination and accountability. The official opening of the Agriculture Technology Centre is

part of the college’s Student-Managed Lab Revitalization capital project. With the support of donors, government and funding partners, Lakeland has made significant investments in advancing its Vermilion campus infrastructure during the past five years. In 2016-17, Lakeland opened the modernized G.N. Sweet Livestock Research Facility, which features state-of-the-art technology for livestock research and development. In the following year, Lakeland officially opened the college’s 46,600 sq. ft. Dairy Learning Centre. That grand opening was followed in 2018 with the new Animal Health Clinic, as well as the completion of the Trades Centre exterior and roofing repair project in 2019. The generous support of donors enabled Lakeland to expand the campus farm with 309 acres of quality cropland in 2019. A h i st o r i c g i f t i n 20 20 allows Lakeland to

further expand the campus farm and establish a bison herd at the college. Phase 1 of the Vermilion Campus Revitalization plan was also completed in 201920 with renovations done in Alumni Hall’s Student Services and Learning Commons Information Technology areas, as well as in the Academic Link student labs. Lakeland is currently renovating the WHT Mead Animal Science Centre thanks to a $17.3-million investment in capital maintenance and renewal funds from the Government of Alberta. Announced in August 2020, the funds allow Lakeland to expand the facility to ensure students continue to have modern spaces for learning and innovation, as well as accommodate new programs and increasing enrollment. The facility is expected to open in summer 2022. Enrolment in agricultural sciences has grown 100 per cent since 2010 at Lakeland.

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Saskatchewan continues to lead the nation in economic recovery with July 2021 manufacturing sales increasing 56.8 per cent (seasonally adjusted) compared to July 2020, the highest increase among all provinces. “These manufacturing numbers show Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong and is well positioned to continue leading the country in economic growth,” said Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy

Harrison. “We are focused on increasing export opportunities for Saskatchewan companies, attracting investment and providing a competitive business environment to support this growth into the future.” The total value of Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sales for July 2021 was more than $1.78 billion. Saskatchewan also saw 3.7 per cent growth in seasonally adjusted manufacturing sales between July 2021 and June 2021, the secondhighest increase among provinces.

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