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VOLUME 3 I ISSUE 12

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Spreading messages of positive affirmation TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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Students walking the halls of Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) are being welcomed back to school with messages of positive affirmation. “Being able to read something that’s positive gives you that uplifting feeling and makes you feel better inside, and if you’re feeling good you’re performing good, so throughout your day if you continue to see this, overall it’s going to make your day better,” said HRHS vice-principal Jason Almond. One of the messages that stuck out in Almond’s mind came from one of the school’s junior math teachers that reads “The courage to be your best self is inside of you.” The project has been in the works since before last Christmas and is part of the Lloydminster Catholic School Division’s (LCSD) Behaviour Matters programming. “We did the signs in

the spring when the school was closed to students, but once they came back in the fall they saw them,” said Almond. “Some didn’t notice them because they weren’t looking for them, but the ones that did said they’re positive and uplifting, and make them feel welcome and safe, and overall, they’re nice to have instead of a blank wall.” The original idea for positive messages in local schools came from Deanna Wandler, sales manager of Reid and Wright Advertising, a division of the Meridian Source. “I saw some teachers were painting quo tes o n do o rs and I loved the idea,” said Wandler, noting Reid and Wright printed all signage for the project. “I thought we could do something similar with the material that we offer. “I wanted to try to bring this idea into schools throughout Lloydminster. “Kids these days need

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Face masks couldn’t hide the smiles of HRHS teachers Ashley Fullarton (L) and Wendy Orieux (R), who were joined by Deanna Wandler of Reid and Wright Advertising and the Meridian Source on Tuesday to unveil new positive signage in the school.

as much positive influence as they can get, and spreading positivity through the schools seems like a great fit.” Although Holy Rosary is the first Border City school to see the signage, Wandler explained she would be honoured to also work with the Lloydminster Public School Division to expand the project.

“I thought we could develop a partnership with both divisions, and we were able to give them a good price break to cover our costs, and I think it turned out really well,” she said. “The role kids play in society has changed over the years and I think there’s so much more put on them with

social media. Bullying isn’t what it used to be and I don’t think you can ever have too much positive messaging.” Clare Wever, a Grade 10 student at HRHS, is all for the positive messages and said they’re a welcome addition to the school. “I thought it was pretty cool that they’re spreading positivity

throughout the school,” she said. “It’s important to spread these messages because there’s so much bad going on in the world right now, and this is a great way to sp re ad so me th i ng positive. It’s weird being back to school, but it’s also nice to be back, and these messages are helping.”

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Take a step or two for Huntington’s

File Photo GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. People in Lloydminster are invited to take part in a fundraising Saskatchewan Virtual Walk to Cure Huntington Disease. The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) hopes to raise money to find meaningful treatments for this incurable brain disease with donations from virtual neighbourhood walks anyone in Canada starting at 10 a.m on Sept. 19. “No matter your choice of exercise, or where you take part from, join us in improving lives of those affected by Huntington disease together, but apart,” said HSC in a statement. Participants can exercise with their closest family and friends, while socially distanced wherever is the most

convenient to them in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines. Registration for the Saskatchewan walk is available online at the https://p2p.onecause. com/skwalk website.

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No matter your choice of exercise, or where you take part from, join us in improving lives of those affected by Huntington disease together, but apart.

Participants are encouraged to track their kilometres travelled and post pictures using the hashtag #SKWalk4HD. Huntington is a debilitating brain disorder that is fatal and incur-

able. About one in every 7,000 Canadians has the disease and approximately one in every 5,500 is at risk of developing it. Many more are touched by Huntington whether as a caregiver, a family member, or a friend. Heather Mielke, an exercise specialist with the Lloydminster Primary Care Network says in her 20-year career she has never met anyone with Huntington disease, but she thinks they would benefit from some exercise too. “I think exercise is good for everybody, but as far as specifics go, I don’t have much to add. I feel that people with Huntington’s may end up more in the hospital typesetting for physiotherapy,” said Mielke. Huntington disease is often described as having the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson and ALS – simultaneously. As the disease progresses, a person with Huntington becomes less able to manage movements, recall events, make decisions and control emotions leading to incapacitation and death. HSC is the only Canadian health charity dedicated to providing help and hope for families dealing with Huntington disease across Canada.

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Co-op sells seeds for Lloyd Exh

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Lloydminster and District Co-op CEO Leanne Hawes, left, and Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association general manager, Jenelle Saskiw, launched a canola seed sale campaign on Sept. 14 with thumbs up from producers. Lloyd Co-op Agro Centres will donate $5 from the sale of every bag of canola seed sold to support Lloyd Exh that is struggling financially due to COVID-19. GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Area farmers can help the cash-strapped Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association through a seed purchase promotion of the Lloydminster and District Co-op. Lloyd Co-op will donate $5 from every bag of canola seed booked from Sept. 14 to Oct. 30 at Lloyd Co-op Agro Centres in Lloydminster, Lashburn, and Neilburg to Lloyd Exh. The “Rooted in our Community” promotion kicked off with a news conference at Lloyd Exh Monday afternoon. The campaign is all about providing local producers with a way to show their support for Lloyd Exh, which has been hard hit during COVID-19. “Since March we’ve seen a 90 per cent

decrease in special event bookings and rentals, plus we’ve cancelled marquee events including Spring Showcase, the Fair, CPCA Chuckwagon Finals, and more,” said Lloyd Exh, general manager Jenelle Saskiw. “This has left us in a tough financial position and local farmers are asking how they can help.” The campaign goal is to raise $30,000 through the sale of seeds. Saskiw says when Lloyd Co-op approached them with the idea, they knew the promotion would be an option the agricultural community could get behind. “Right now, we just know that every single penny helps us. A typical year at Lloyd Exh would see us hosting over 900 events with an

economic spinoff of $47 million to the region,” said Saskiw. “Since the shutdown created by COVID-19, we’ve basically brought in zero revenue—very little. Things are really tough right now and that’s just the reality of it,” she added. Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright MLA, Garth Rowswell, says Lloyd Exh is different from a lot of agricultural associations because they own and operate the facilities with ongoing costs. Lloyd Exh has fixed costs of about $125,000 a month that the seed sale with help to offset. “Trying to find rev-

enue and partnerships that will help is greatly appreciated I’m sure, and maybe this is an indication of things to come,” said Rowswell. Lloyd Co-op CEO, Leanne Hawes, says the seed promotion with Lloyd Exh comes right out of the Co-op’s community-building playbook. “As a member-owned organization, Lloyd Co-op has a responsibility to ensure the sustainability of our local communities,” said Hawes, noting Lloyd Exh is a critical component of life in the region. Lloydminster MLA, Colleen Young, says many of the events held at Lloyd Exh have been invaluable and applauds both organizations for partnering together as neighbours helping neighbours. “I can’t say thank you enough, Leanne, for partnering with the exhibition grounds and Jenelle for going out there as a new manager and finding the way to keep the exhibition association going here in Lloydminster. I don’t know what we would do in this community without this facility and without the Co-op,” said Young. The two organizations have over 200 years of

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Edge Harley pitching farewell sale and ride GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Lloydminster’s Edge Harley-Davidson dealership is selling everything, including the proverbial kitchen sink as the business throttles down. Owners Clint and Beatriz Rabb are running a closing-out-sale in advance of their last day on Oct. 31 with great deals on remaining bikes, accessories and clothing. “What we’re trying to do is get rid of all the inventory we can. We’re going to be getting rid of all the fixtures and everything else that is related to the business to completely wind it down,” said Clint. “We want to see everybody show up every day and buy everything we have and help us clear this inventory out, so we have nothing to worry about.” Beatriz says the store is busy as word of the sale spreads. “It’s been very busy. Everybody wants the deals; they want the last T-shirts with our name on them. Anything with a name on it is going to become a collector’s item,” she said. In the meantime, the couple is promoting a going-away ride and barbecue at their shop at 5402-44 Street on Sept. 26 to thank all of their customers over the past 10 and a half years. Beatriz is organizing the customer appreciation ride with about 250 people planning to attend so far. “We meet here around 1:30 p.m and go to Kitscoty and Marwayne and Alcurve and back into the shop; then we are going to have some burgers by donation cooked by the Bordertown H.O.G chapter,” she explained. Fourth Meridian Brewery is planning to set up a tent and sell some beer as well. Beatriz says a lot of

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Edge Harley-Davidson has hosted a lot of community fundraisers over the years, including this 2016 barbecue in partnership with the Lions Club. Business owners Clint and Beatriz Rabb are hosting a final customer appreciation ride and barbecue on Sept. 26 in advance of closing the store on Oct. 31.

customers have told her they will miss the dealership. “Some of them say they have been so happy to have a dealership here because if their bike breaks they just bring it here,” she said. “We go and pick them up and bring them here—anything for our customers to keep them happy.” The Rabbs, meanwhile, are living in the moment with their future on hold. Clint says “everything’s up in the air” since they learned Harley-Davidson is restructuring in the way they

are with many dealership closures in Canada. “They sprung it on us fairly quick ... it didn’t give us a lot of time to plan,” said Clint. He says he is not sure what the building landlord plans to do once he’s gone, but he’ll miss the place. “It’s really unfortunate for us. We put a lot of money into this building. It’s an absolutely beautiful location,” said Clint. He says the closure is hard for everyone knowing Harley-Davidson is a lifestyle for a lot of people. “You travel with your buddies and you plan

your trips and clothing. Everything kind of goes along with it,” he said. Some of his customers have suggested he could start a bike service shop in a new location, but he says it’s a little too soon to tell what they’re going to do. “This has been such an overwhelming event that we are trying to get a good understanding of what we’re going to do and how we’re going to handle everything,” said Clint. The closure will also mean the loss of about seven existing jobs from a previous payroll of 15 employers.

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Planning and Development Department Take notice that the following Development Permit Application for a proposed Discretionary Use is being reviewed in accordance with Land Use Bylaw 5-2016. Address

Use

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2503 – 43 Avenue Lot: 68, Block: 7, Plan: 98B 15685

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It’s Terry Fox your way Sept. 20 GEOFF LEE

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.................................. This Sunday’s 40th anniversary Terry Fox Run will be a virtual activity in Lloydminster that can include walking, hiking and cycling or even fist-pumping. This year’s national slogan during COVID-19 is “One Day. Your Way.” “To comply with COVID19 guidelines, there will be no pledge table or activities planned during the virtual run,” said perennial Lloydminster run coordinator

Heather Klages in an email. “We encourage people to register online at terryfox. org and take on the Terry Fox Run in their own way this year with members of their family, and others in their social circle.” Participants can also post their activities and photos online via #TryLikeTerry. Students at École St. Thomas in the Lloydminster Catholic School Division are taking part in the first Terry Fox school run this Friday at 1 p.m. at the Holy Rosary

High School track. Students at Holy Rosary will hold their own run near the end of September.

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We encourage people to take on the Terry Fox Run in their own way this year with members of their family, and others in their social circle.

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Lloydminster Public School Division will host a staggered walk/run on Sept. 23. That same day Queen Elizabeth School will be doing their staggered walk/run in their schoolyard. Students will count the number of laps they complete and add to the schools’ total distance and donations will be collected. College Park will be holding walks/runs throughout September while tracking kilometres to see how close their school total is to Fox’s journey. Jack Kemp will be doing their staggered walk/run around the school/hospital area on Sept. 25. Rendell Park students will walk around the neighbourhood then final laps around the track throughout next week. Winston Churchill School will hold a run on Sept. 30 with each class completing their own run/walks. Classrooms will either choose from a list of activities or create their own that has the anniversary number 40 in it. Students’ families can create their own 40th-anniversary activity and share it on the school’s Facebook page. Winston Churchill is asking students to wear school clothing or colours of green

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Sept. 20 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. Source reporter, Geoff, ran the first year of the run in Nelson B.C. in a timed 10km event.

and gold that day while bringing $1 to donate. Visit terryfox.ca/WinstonChurchill for more details. All students learn that Fox was a one-legged Canadian runner who 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, Ont. because cancer had appeared in his lungs. Fox died on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22. More than $800 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Fox’s name through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and around the world. Terry Fox Runs take place in more than 9,000 communities across Canada every year and are accessible to anyone with no entry f e e , n o minimum pledge and a noncompetitive atmosphere.

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Lloyd schools teach two Rs

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Father Gorman Community School principal, Scott Young, has plenty to smile about behind his decorated face mask with a new school roof and renovated washrooms to start the school year. GEOFF LEE

WRITER

.................................. Students at some schools in Lloydminster will be learning all about renovations and roofing this year. Letter R projects include a mix of ongoing, completed and upcoming bricks and mortar improvements within the Lloydminster

Catholic School Division and Lloydminster Public School Division. The list includes Father Gorman Community School, St. Mary’s Elementary School and Holy Rosary High School in the LCSD and the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School in the LPSD.

Students at Father Gorman spent their first week in class learning safe COVID-19 processes sheltered under a new roof. “We got a brand new roof on a large section of the building which we are excited about and everything’s running right on time, so we should be done,” said principal Scott Young during a tour. “Last year, part of our roof was replaced, and this year we got the other part replaced. We’re good to go and brand new in so many ways, including having some brand new face masks to welcome kids back at the start of the school year.” The renovations are part of a $110.5 million Government of Saskatchewan allocation for infrastructure projects at six schools across the province, announced earlier this summer. Father Gorman has

also upgraded a washroom to a roomier assisted washroom with a changing table and a private sink. “Sometimes children need some extra help at those critical times, so we’ve got that new facility as well,” explained Young. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Limited spectators begin returning to rec facilities MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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While complying with Saskatchewan Health Authority guidelines, the Servus Sports Centre, the Centennial Civic Centre and Bioclean Aquatic Centre will welcome spectators for the first time since March. “City administration has thoroughly reviewed strategies to mitigate risk as we begin to reopen our facilities to user groups and specta-

tors, and we thank our patrons for their understanding these past few months,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “With the phased reopening of these popular community facilities, we ask for the cooperation of our user groups. By working together, we ensure our facilities remain open to friends and family wishing to watch their loved ones, while also keeping each other protected.”

Servus Sports Centre guidelines - Opening to spectators Sept. 17 Rusway Construction Ltd. Arena – 30 people Robert B Holmes Arena – 30 people Mike’s Oilfield Services Fieldhouse – 30 people Remax Fieldhouse – 30 people North and south entrances will be accessible.

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Local schools to see renovations FROM PAGE 7

Crews are also at work replacing the roof at St. Mary’s while students are benefiting during the pandemic from an upgrade to the

school’s ventilation and heating systems. Nigel McCarthy, director of education at the LCSD, calls the roof replacement a once in 25 years project.

“Despite all the rain this summer, we are more than half finished our project at St. Mary’s. We are pleased to project completion for the end of September,” said McCarthy. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking down to the start of a major twoyear expansion and renovation at Holy Rosary following the initial news launch in June. The school plans to accommodate 400 more students by adding 16 classrooms and expanding an applied arts wing as well as the library and common area. The construction is in the planning stage, bu t Mc Car ty e xp e c ts the project manager will be appointed by the Government of Sask a tc h e w an i n t h e coming month. “We are looking forward to announcing this first step in our work on Holy Rosary expansion,” said McCarthy. He noted all of the projects create economic opportunities for a lengthy list of local companies. “As we invest in our schools, our construction partners are creating jobs in our community,” he said. The LPSD has yet to release details of pending renovations and an addition to Lloyd Comp.

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EDITOR Taylor Weaver

So, I’m pretty sure my body’s internal clock recently had its identity stolen. I say this because, for the first time in a long time, I was in bed and ready to catch some z’s at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. Going to bed at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday and waking up at 6:30 a.m. for work on Monday felt so good, I’ve done it every day this week. Whenever a phenomenon such as this occurs, I’m pretty quick to excitedly tell people about it, particularly, my mom. Her response Ais usually something along the lines of “Who are you and what have you done with my kid?” My answer generally sounds

something like “he got healthy and isn’t looking back.” I had the same conversation with the very helpful and friendly staff at Fit4Less, who were quick to tell me 9 is the new midnight. (Maybe they were just trying to make me feel better about being on the wrong side of 30?) If what they told me is true, though, New Year’s Eve celebrations are going to be taking on a whole new meaning! Who among us doesn’t remember trying to con mom and dad into allowing us to stay up far too late on December 31, just to be part of a celebration that’s usually littered with letdowns? I think my internal clock’s new persona is that of a millennial far past his prime who is constantly reminding himself he’s not as young as he

once was. For me, this notion becomes more of a reality every day ... especially the days I find myself spending too much time staring out my front window watching the world go by. Having said that, peoplewatching doesn’t make us old, right? The reality is age is merely a number and you’re only as old as you feel. Take Source reporter Geoff Lee, for example. At 71, Geoff is still an avid cyclist, and he inspires me to push further when riding my bike, every chance I get. If 9 p.m. truly is the new midnight, I’m cool with it. After all, I’ve punished my body with enough late nights over the years. Until next week.

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Leeway from Lloyd: Live the dream in my condo STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

It’s been an adventure trying to sell my condo before and during the pandemic. Tricks like tidying up and turning on lights haven’t worked so far. Staging my place is out of the question since I can’t afford it. That’s why I’m trying to sell —I

need to downsize. I could light some scented candles, but I don’t want my joint to burn down before it sells. How do you explain that to the insurance company? There is a lot of staging advice out there and a lot of it is contradictory. One pro suggests removing all rugs, which I did, while another said buying a new rug can be good.

Stagers will tell you to clear away personal photos and memorabilia, but what about the buyer? If I knew a guy named Jack was coming over for an open house, I could put up some “Welcome Home Jack” messages along with a photo of him to trick him into thinking this was home! The hard part of open houses is clean-

ing everything up, only to have someone poke their head in for a couple of minutes, leaving me confused as to where I put everything. Why are my skates in the fridge and who took my toaster? The trick is to attract a buyer who wants it for the same reason I did, which is to be on a ground floor corner unit, close to the parking lot, while catching

Bordertown H.O.Gs celebrate 9.5 years of toy run MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Bordertown H.O.G (Harley Owner’s Group) Chapter didn’t let a pandemic stop them from getting out and making some noise. Last Saturday the H.O.G.s were set up and ready for their annual Toy Run, but things were a little different this year. “Things are definitely a lot different from where we’d normally be,” said the event’s co-chair Murray Getty. “Normally we’d gather here at Denham as a group and take off from here and parade through town. We’d also normally be inside having a pancake breakfast while registration is going on. “This year’s ride looked a bit different to riders as it was a ridein, register while staying on your bike, and ride-out on to your own route at your own pace.” The annual fundraiser is usually capped off with supper and a cabaret, which organizers weren’t able to do this year due to COVID-19. Each year, the fundraising ride supports KidsSport Lloydminster, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Lloydminster Youth Centre and The Goat’s Christmas Wish. This year would have

marked the 10th annual ride for the Harley’s Owner’s Group, but as Getty explained, “we’re not wasting the 10th annual on a COVID year, so this year is the 9.5 annual.” “Last year, being our 9th annual, was a record year for us and we brought in over $75,000 in donations for local kids’ charities,” he said. “A big part of that fundraising is our corporate sponsorship. We go out to our corporate community in Lloydminster and surrounding area and put a poster together, and last year we raised around $50K on that poster. We didn’t do that this year with everything that’s going on with COVID and the eco-

nomic conditions here, and we d id n’t f e e l it was right to approach our corporate sponsors. They’re huge and it’s

been tremendous in past years. The Lloydminster economy has been down the last few years,

sunlight and breezes from two directions. That sounds so nice I might put an offer in on my own unit. I could also install a credit card machine at the door so potential buyers can check out with the condo deed in hand! The idea is to catch the impulse shopper or somebody who has it all—except my condo.

Maybe I will get creative and reword my ad to state that if I had not lived here, I never would have been the awesome free skater I am today! Location, location, location, not far from a rink of dreams! If somebody wants my autograph, they can have it, as long as they put theirs on the sold document! Done deal?

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Fall bear hunt underway MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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This year’s fall bear hunt is underway for Saskatchewan residents and is open to all hunters wishing to take part with the purchase of a licence. The season officially kicked off on Aug. 25. “Hunters can expect a promising fall black bear season,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Saskatchewan residents have two opportunities for bear this year in the parkland and forest fringe.” This year, a second black bear hunting licence is available to Saskatchewan residents in wildlife management zones (WMZs) 17, 30, 32 to 50 and 52 to 55,

including Duck Mountain and Greenwater Lake provincial parks, Round Lake Recreation Site (portion within WMZ 48) and Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit. Saskatchewan hunters can purchase black bear licences online with a HAL account if they have a blank, unregistered seal. Unregistered seals are free and can be obtained in a seal pack. Seal packs are available from any Saskatchewan licence issuer, Ministry of Environment office, 10 provincial parks, ordered online or by phone at 1-800-567-4224. Unregistered seals can be used by any person and in future years.

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Modernizing Alberta’s wildlife regulations MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Alberta is updating th e Wi l d l ife Re g ulation to improve wildlife conservation, enhance opportunities for hunters and trappers, and provide economic relief

for outfitters. Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation sets out rules about wildlife use, such as fees, licences, reporting requirements and hunting and trapping activities. The changes will give

hunters and trappers clarity on rules, while also providing them with more opportunities to get outdoors and do what they love. “These updates to the Wildlife Regulation are long overdue and

provide countless conservation benefits that we will see for years to come,” said Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon. “Hunting has always been a critical wildlife management tool in

the province and we are reaffirming that here. As a hunter myself, I am also pleased these amendments will allow hunters to spend more time outside and less time filing paperwork, in keeping with the Alberta

government’s overall efforts to cut red tape.” The updated regulation will help improve wildlife conservation, eliminate outdated administrative requirements, reduce conflicts between wildlife and people, and protect important habitats for vulnerable wildlife. The changes also provide temporary economic relief to guideoutfitters due to border restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alberta resident hunters will be temporarily allowed to hold hunting licences and participate in guided hunts that are normally designated for non-resident hunters. Hunting is an increasingly popular activity in Alberta, especially as Albertans recreate closer to home. These amendments will further support this activity. The amendments took effect on Aug. 25 and will be incorporated in this year’s hunting and trapping guides.

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Wildlife management zones targeted for CWD testing MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Ministry of Environment is once again encouraging hunters to submit the heads of deer, moose and elk harvested this hunting season for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing. CWD is a fatal, infectious central nervous system disease in cervids that has no known cure. “Last year, hunters submitted more than 3,300 heads for CWD testing,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “Their continued support of the CWD surveillance program is invaluable in helping us understand how this disease spreads, and for evaluating potential population impacts.

This in turn will guide the province in developing disease management plans.” In particular, hunters in wildlife management zones (WMZs) 2W, 9, 10, 35 and 37 are asked to submit mule deer and white-tailed deer heads for testing. However, testing is available for all cervid species harvested in any WMZ in the province. The ministry is hoping to collect at least 300 samples in each of these targeted zones to obtain additional information about the prevalence and spread of the disease in certain areas of the province. Submissions from WMZs 50 and 55 are also requested to help evaluate the CWD risk in the woodland caribou habitat in the

boreal forest. One way that hunters can help reduce the spread of CWD to new areas of the province is by properly disposing of animal carcass waste. In areas where CWD has been detected, hunters are encouraged when possible to quarter the animal in the field instead of transporting it from the area where it was taken. In Saskatchewan, CWD was first discovered in provincial game farm animals in 1996. It transitioned to wild mule deer in 2000 and is now found in deer, elk and moose in 55 of Saskatchewan’s 83 WMZs. “With the help of hunters, the ministry has been monitoring the spread and intensity of CWD for more

File Photo than 20 years,” Duncan said. “We appreciate their support and want to continue working together to better understand and address this wildlife disease.” Although no human case of CWD has ever been identified, the province recommends that hunters avoid eating the meat until they receive their test

results. In addition, hunters are strongly urged not to eat, or distribute for human consumption, the meat or other parts from animals that are found to be CWD-positive. Prior to dropping off heads, you must obtain your CWD Tracking Number from the cwdsk.ca website and keep that number

with you. Heads can be submitted for testing at a number of designated dropoff locations across the province throughout the hunting season. The testing is free of charge. For a complete list of drop-off sites and information on how to submit a sample for testing, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/cwd.

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COVID trips up CWT Vacations

GEOFF LEE

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of Lloydminster was treated to a time travel story about the day

COVID-19 brought CWT Vacations to a frantic standstill; how they’ve dealt with the crisis, and what lies ahead. “We plan to stay strong and be here when COVID’s over,” said business owner, Rachel Lambert, at the Monday lunch meeting during an optimistic presentation and message. “I hope people know we’re still here and when you can go again, we’d love to help you. That’s our job, helping our clients.” CWT’s bookings and world travel came to a crashing halt on March 13 when the federal government advised Canadians to avoid non-essential travel abroad. “Everything cancelled so we had clients abroad that had to get home as the government advised Canadians to come home,” she said. Lambert likens that

day to the urgency of 9-11 dealing with overwhelmed clients and agencies, but with longer-lasting impacts to travel companies like hers. “ Ever y booking we had for at least the next six weeks at that point in time, we had to cancel as fast as possible,” she said. “The phone lines were jammed, email addresses were shutting down and websites were crashing.” She says it took many hours to get all of their clients taken care of— and winning them over as future clients with a high level of customer service in the crisis environment. “People had to make one phone call to us. It saved them hours and hours on hold. Supplier policies were changing daily,” said Lambert. “We were there f or ou r clie nt s he lp ing guide them, advise them on what their best course of action was; helping to file insurance claims to protect them on cancelled flights home.” Lambert says the Internet can be convenient for self-booking,

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Rachel Lambert, owner of CWT Vacations, told Rotary that dealing with a professional travel agency like hers during the COVID travel crisis helps clients get answers and refunds while winning their future business. She says individuals and groups can support her business by booking trips in Canada and in the region.

but it can also be overwhelming, as it has been since March 13. “It’s always nice when bad things happen to have a person to talk to,” she said, noting she dials in to about three webinars a day to keep up with changing rules. She is also doing what she can to stay afloat, including utilizing government programs that are in place to help small businesses like hers and her employee agents. “I know that COVID can’t last forever, and when this is over, peo-

ple will want to go again,” she said. “If you need something to dream for in the future 2021 and 2022, bookings are open and you can throw a small deposit down and secure something,” said Lambert. She says individuals or groups with a travel itch can help CWT pull through the pandemic by exploring Canada, noting travel and tourism accounts for about 10 per cent of the Canadian economy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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Lloyd pumped over Fuel Good Day GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Drivers took advantage of Lloydminster and District Co-op’s Fuel Good Day to fill up their tanks while helping the organization to support school breakfast programs. “The community really got behind the program and we were able to raise over $7,000 for local breakfast programs,” said Co-op vice-president of operations Chase Scarf on Wednesday. The fourth annual Fuel Good Day went as planned

on Sept. 15 at all four Co-op gas bars in the city. Five cents from every litre of fuel sold will go to support Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) and Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD) breakfast programs. Scarf says the breakfast program is an essential service and the community knows that. This year’s total will add to more than $25,000 raised in previous Fuel Good Day events. “The donation is staying

local so we’re happy to raise those funds. We are thrilled to be able to have the community come together and make an impact like that,” said Scarf. “I just want to thank the community again and thank our gas bar team for efficiently and safely helping raise these funds.” Fuel Good Day Co-op customers were encouraged to empty their tanks in advance of the event to help meet the demand for meals, especially during this COVID-19 crisis school year.

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Rec facilities opening up to limited spectators FROM PAGE 8

Centennial Civic Centre guidelines - Opening to spectators Sept. 17 North seating area – 30 people (must enter through the northwest doors, exit through north lobby doors) South seating area – 30 people (must enter through the southwest doors, exit through

south lobby doors) Bioclean Aquatic Centre guidelines - Opening to spectators Sept. 21 Spectators are only permitted if they have a family member swimming. Spectators will be on a first-come, first served basis as there is limited seating.

Users are asked to limit the number of spectators per participant to ensure fair access among friends and family. General visitor guidelines - Must arrive no earlier than 10 minutes and depart immediately following competition

- Spectators may not enter the spectator area until it has been properly sanitized - Maintain two metres separation, except those within the same household - Pick up garbage before leaving to assist staff with disinfecting - Celebratory gestures, such as highfives and handshakes,

are not permitted - Parents must always accompany young children - Anyone who is feeling unwell is asked not to enter the facility - Cheering and whistling should be minimized The City of Lloydminster has not mandated the use of facemasks. Anyone who

wishes to wear one is encouraged to do so. In addition, please refer to the respective user group protocols for mitigation measures in place. Additional information is available at Lloydminster.ca/recreation. For more on the City’s response to COVID-19, visit Lloydminster.ca/COVID-19.

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Deferred utility payments due Sept. 30

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Residents and businesses should have received their September utility bill and are asked to pay any outstanding balance by Sept. 30. The City of Lloydminster developed a Payment Option Relief Plan to help alleviate some of the financial pressure caused by COVID-19. Under the plan, utility payments could be deferred until Sept.

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“There’s a lot of people in the travel indus-

30, and residential and commercial property owners have until Nov. 10 to pay current property taxes. Those making payments are encouraged to use online payment options to reduce inperson transactions at City Hall. Payment methods are provided on the invoice and can also be found at lloydminster. ca/payments. Anyone who has not received a September utility bill is asked to

call 780-875-6184, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Those who have not received an invoice are not excused from payment or penalties for late payment. Lloydminster residential and commercial property owners are reminded the property tax deferral option ends, and penalties will apply Nov. 10. Learn more about the City’s response to COVID-19 at lloydminster.ca/covid-19.

try hurting. If you can spend a few of your dollars close to home

and help other Canadians, that’s a great idea,” she said. Rotary is offering winners of its regular D re am Vac ati o n raf fle tickets the option of cash or travel within Canada during the pandemic. Domestic travel is in f avo u r as CO VID 19 regulations require Canadians to plan a 14-day quarantine when returning to Canada on international flights. Lambert says they are getting a few more calls recently about domestic travel and hopes that ramps up a bit. “If people realize they are not going to make it to the beach this year, they’ll do a Rockies ski getaway —just to let them know we can help with that—or taking a hockey trip to Saskatoon for a weekend, we can help with that,” said Lambert.

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Compliance is key! able hat to complete my workday, as those who work in the medical field do. Along this theme, I was recently told of a man who rushed his wife into hospital just before she gave birth in their car.

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And so, the first few days of school have passed without casualty or disaster (you’ll notice I didn’t say without complaint). There are a plethora of rules to follow in order to keep everyone safe, but school staff and kids have accepted them gladly since we’re all happy to be back.

However, returning to complaints, I have one—I dislike wearing a mask. Nonetheless, I am compliant. I mean, I’m all about doing the right thing, I just feel a bit like D arth Vader, n o isily sucking air through a protective shield as he fought to turn Luke Skywalker into a disciple of the dark side. Also, rumbling along the road in my school bus filled with kids, I see passing motor-

ists stare curiously as I hunch in my seat wearing thick sunglasses, a navy trench coat with collar raised, and a black mask pulled up to the eyeballs. I must look like the ring leader of a pintsized gang of bank robbers, fleeing the scene before the coppers appear. It could be worse though. I don’t have to “gown up” or apply rubber gloves and a dispos-

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It was a first child, and he had frantically paced the floor at home , w aiting f or his beloved to give him “the word” to start their vehicle and get her into town. By the time she did, things had progressed so far

that they almost didn’t make it. After arriving at the hospital emergency entrance, in a flurry of dust and squealing tires, the labouring woman was immediately whisked away.

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Does your perspective change as you age? MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

It has been a summer of reflection for me as I was fortunate t o t u r n 65-y ear s-old during a time when we are expected to limit our social activity, thus having only a few people to engage one-onone with. I say fortunate because there are many who were born in my generation who did not get the same privilege and died before the “three score and ten” promised in Psalms. And no, I’m not saying that life is always sweet and sunny; far from it some days, but at least I get a chance to learn from the humps and bumps experienced along the way. I left home at 16 following graduation and have been working fulltime ever since, though the career path has been much like sailing against

the wind; you can make steady headway by zigging and zagging! One does get more cautious as you age, but at the same time, a little voice tells you not to ignore the “bucket list” either, as you really don’t know if there will be an opportunity later. I have been blessed with a strong marital partner who stands beside me through thick and thin; even when I probably didn’t deserve it. Our children and grandchildren are located close by and we are honoured to share their life journey. It is amazing to watch the values our parents taught us to continue to be used in decision making by those who follow. So, what now? For me, it will be striving to find a balance between the farm, real estate, and personal goals. I like helping people. But again, as you age, so

File Photo too does your customer base to some degree. Most of my network are people in the later stages of life, and they may only need someone like me one more time! Younger adults prefer to work with someone they can relate to; that is only natural. Many depend on social media for information or recommendations from like-minded friends. But I refuse to be discouraged as there has always been a pathway in my life to advance

on and guidance from above. Besides, like my aunt Gertie used to say, “If you look at the world through a fly-specked window, you will have a shitty view on life!” Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation. Comments on this article are welcome either by emailing mcclv@ sasktel.net or calling 306-821-0611.

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The husband trotted behind, white as a sheet and wringing his hands in distress. Greeting them in the delivery room were various medical staff members, all wearing the obligatory blue gowns, gloves, shoes, caps and masks as they sprang into action. The wife was wheeled

under the spotlights, but a nurse stopped the man, asking if he wished to stay for the birth. “Yes,” he quavered, his eyes wide and scared. “Then put these on, fast,” the nurse instructed him. She pressed an assortment of matching blue garments into his shaking

hands before scurrying o f f . H e stare d a t th e bundle for a moment, then turned and left the room. Moments later he was back, rushing to his wife’s side with murmured apologies for having taken so long. Meanwhile, a lady from housekeeping, parked her cleaning trolley outside

the bathroom nearest the maternity ward to empty the garbage, and marched inside to prod a hastily scattered pile of clothing with the toe of her shoe. That’s strange, she thought, stepping back out the door to scan the hallway for life. Someone had disrobed, right down to their socks, and then disappeared … Back in delivery, the husband bent low over his heaving wife; his puffy paper hat nuzzling her face; his rubber gloved hands cradling her clenching fists, his wafer-thin, blue booties scrabbling for a toehold on the slippery floor, and, as h i s h o sp i tal go w n parted and fell forward, treating three nurses and the attending obstetrician to an unrestricted view of his naked butt. Now that’s compliance.

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Visit the Lashburn Centennial Museum

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WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

Built in 1906, the original two-story Snyder & Armstrong General Store currently houses the Lashburn Centennial Museum. Standing in front of this Main Street building, I can easily envision pioneers walking along the wooden boardwalk and see their horses tied to a hitching post out front. The storekeepers lived on one side of the upstairs in an apartment. A portion of this building was also used as a hall for gatherings. Many items were stored on ceiling-high shelves which were only accessible by a wooden ladder. The storekeeper would take the customer’s shopping list and gather up all the items. Advertised on a faded store wall calendar is, “A safe place to trade” along with their twodigit phone number 53. After government funding became available (1967) to open a local museum, a community dream was fulfilled. This evolving collection is wonderfully displayed and amazing to experience. These artifacts provide mute evidence, each capturing a moment in time and many caught my attention for their own uniqueness. Flossie was approxi-

File Photo mately eight years old when she went on an adventure aboard the SS Lake Manitoba from England in 1903. Blonde with brown eyes, her child-like body is made from white kid leather. Named after the child’s beloved Aunt Flossie, this doll actually has tiny upper teeth and is in amazing condition for her age. Funds weren’t always available to purchase new items, so pioneers mended what they could. Wooden sock darners are placed inside a sock to aid in mending holes with thread. They look very similar to a mushroom. A woman’s work was never done! Oddly shaped at one end with fanned out bristles (think of a flattened toilet bowl brush) and a wooden handle, this household item was turned back and forth to clean dust from bedsprings under a bed. The metal skirt lifter is a most ingenious personal accessory. Not only did it pre-

vent ladies in long skirts from tripping on uneven surfaces, but it also kept dirt or mud away from the hem. This item is clipped to the bottom of the skirt and the long cord is either handheld or perhaps clipped to a belt. Prior to climbing stairs or on a muddy surface, the cord is pulled up and the skirt’s hem is lifted off the ground for easier mobility. It’s a very liberating item, especially when bicycles and women’s sports came along. Another unusual item was a folding metal bathtub. One end was hinged so that it could simply be folded up into a vertical position and then wheeled away. Water was first heated on the stove and then poured into its reservoir. The youngest family member would have the first bath ending with the oldest. Additional hot water was added as each one had their turn. It was likely stored on the porch.

I look forward to a return visit to view their other buildings including the Veterans’ Gallery. Thank you to Kathy, my very knowledgeable tour guide for an enjoyable afternoon!

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Will the owner of $900,000 please stand up? MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Alberta’s ‘shelter for

abandoned money’ – officially known as the Unclaimed Property

Registry – wants Albertans to search for their lost money.

More than 250,000 Albertans could find forgotten funds, which are currently resting in a pot worth about $103 million. The total includes almost $900,000 in uncashed dividends belonging to an individual Albertan. It is the highest individual value ever held in the registry. How to search the registry - Visit MissingMoney.com to see if any unclaimed property is registered in your name. You can search for free, across multiple jurisdictions with unclaimed property programs. - If unclaimed property appears under your name, follow the prompts to submit an online claim form and provide supporting documents such as proof of identity and ownership. What is waiting to be claimed? Financial assets cur-

File Photo rently held in the registry include uncashed cheques for government-issued benefits, employment income, scholarships, utility refunds or insurance proceeds, and other funds such as investment-related income or interest payments. Alberta’s Unclaimed Property Registry helps individuals and corporations find their lost money. The registry was established in 2008 by the Unclaimed Personal Property and Vested Property Act. The legislation requires entities, such as

businesses, government, utility corporations, insurance companies and universities, to try locating rightful owners, and, if unsuccessful, to report the unclaimed property to the registry. Depending on the type, property must be dormant for one to 15 years before it can be declared abandoned and eligible for transfer to the Unclaimed Property Registry. Owners have 10 years to claim their property from the registry. After this time, the money goes to the government’s general revenue.

Last week in the field MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Producers made significant harvest progress this week with 43 per cent of the crop now in the bin, up from 28 per cent last week and remaining well ahead of the fiveyear (2015-2019) average of 35 per cent for this time of year. An additional 29 per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. While rain in some eastern and northern areas delayed harvest progress, the majority of the province continued harvest operations this week. The southwest region continues to have the most progress in the province with 71 per cent of the crop now combined. The southeast region has 59 per cent combined, the west-central 38 per cent, the eastcentral 29 per cent, the northeast 17 per cent and the northwest seven per cent. Ninety-one per cent of lentils, 87 per cent of field peas, 73 per cent of mustard, 58 per cent of barley, 62 per cent of durum, 39 per cent of chickpeas, 32 per cent of spring wheat and 23 per cent of canola has now

been combined. An additional 49 per cent of canola is swathed or ready to straight-cut.

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Producers made significant harvest progress this week with 43 per cent of the crop now in the bin.

Estimated average crop yields at this time are 45 bushels per acre for hard red spring wheat, 38 bushels per acre for durum, 67 bushels per acre for barley, 35 bushels per acre for canola, 39 bushels per acre for field peas and 1,548 pounds per acre for lentils. There are indications that the heat a few weeks ago has caused more damage in some crops than first anticipated. Rainfall last week ranged from small amounts to 29 mm in the Kelvington area. Provincial topsoil moisture conditions continue to deteriorate with recent strong winds. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus,

34 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 23 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 23 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 34 per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this past was due to strong winds, lack of moisture and frost. Most of the province received a hard frost earlier this week that caused damage to later-seeded and immature crops. Producers are assessing the damage to determine the potential impact. As field conditions remain very dry in some areas, seeding of winter cereals will be minimal this fall. Strong winds continue to blow swaths and shell standing crops. Farmers are busy combining, swathing, baling straw and hauling bales. With harvest underway in Saskatchewan, we want to remind producers to exercise caution and remain safe. A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at https:// www.saskatchewan.ca/ crop-report.

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Be aware of ticks this fall MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to be vigilant for ticks on themselves and pets during the fall season. Blacklegged ticks, which can cause Lyme disease, are rare in Saskatchewan. Introduced by migratory birds in early spring, blacklegged ticks mature into adults and remain active throughout fall, particularly in tall grass, brush or wooded areas. As of April 1, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, launched eTick (www.etick.ca), an imagebased tick identification platform. Now, you can simply submit photographs of ticks found on humans or animals using the new eTick online system in order to receive timely information about the type of tick that bit you (or your pets and livestock animals) and your risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases. “Data received through the eTick platform will allow us to monitor the distribution and level of establishment of ticks, specifically blacklegged tick populations, and assist in monitoring the risk of Lyme disease across the province,” Consulting Medical Health Officer Dr. Denise Werker said. “While the risk of Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan, it is still important for people to take precautions against ticks.” Precautionary measures include: - Wear pants, longsleeved shirts and shoes that don’t expose your feet. - Pull socks over your pant legs to prevent ticks from crawling up your legs. - Wear light-coloured clothes so ticks can be seen easily. - Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Icaridin. Apply repellent to clothes as well as your skin. Always read and follow the directions. - In Canada, clothing that has been treated with the insecticide permethrin has been approved for use by people over the age of 16. - Shower or bathe as soon as possible after being outside to

File Photo wash off loose ticks and inspect for attached ticks. - Do “full-body” tick checks after being outside on yourself, your children and your pets. If you find a tick attached to your skin or on your pet: - Carefully remove it with finetipped tweezers and grasp the mouth parts of the tick as close to the skin as possible. - Pull slowly upward and out with firm steady pressure. - Be careful not to squeeze, crush or puncture the body after removal as this may also contain infectious fluids. - Do not put Vaseline, gasoline, or other noxious substances on an attached tick which may cause it to regurgitate. - Submit photos of your tick using the eTick system and hang onto your tick in case we request it for further testing. Ticks can be euthanized by placing it in a bag and storing it in the freezer for 24 hours. - In Saskatchewan, any ticks found in the fall are likely to be ticks of interest, such as the black-legged tick. Most ticks found in Saskatchewan are the American dog tick. This species is active from mid-April to the end of July and is not capable of transmitting Lyme disease to people. In Saskatchewan, 3022 ticks have been submitted between April and July 2020. Only 11 were blacklegged ticks and of the six tested to date, three were positive for the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. For more information on ticks and Lyme disease, including how to submit a tick for Lyme disease testing, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/lyme or https://research-groups.usask.ca/ ticks/#Passivesurveillance.

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Sask provides municipalities with additional $70M MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Last week, Saskatchewan’s Government Relations Minister, Lori Carr, announced the province’s portion of the federal Safe Restart Canada Plan for municipal governments, approximately $70.32 million, will begin to be distributed immediately to all compliant Saskatchewan municipalities. “As Saskatchewan returns to a new normal, this is another important investment to help municipalities and their residents weather the storm,” said Carr. “This funding will support efforts to protect health and safety, prepare for potential future waves of COVID-19, and facilitate the safe reopening of economies.” Of the amount, $62.26 million will be granted in general municipal support on a per capita

basis, while $8.07 million will be allocated to municipal public transit support for the four cities with transit systems, based on ridership.

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As Saskatchewan returns to a new normal, this is another important investment to help municipalities and their residents weather the storm.

Quickly and efficiently, the amounts will start to be distributed immediately so municipal leaders can funnel dollars to areas of highest local priority. This federal funding was matched by

The Honourable Lori Carr $150 million dollars announced previously from the Government of Saskatchewan in the Mu nicip al E conomic Enhancement Program. Additionally, this summer, the province fast-tracked a recordbreaking $278 million in Municipal Revenue Sharing. Annual, no-stringsattached funding was paid directly to municipalities to support local priorities and recovery efforts. The ministry will be contacting all municipalities directly with details about their specific allocation.

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Advancing Saskatchewan’s climate strategy MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Government of Saskatchewan continues to implement key commitments made in the province’s climate change strategy, Prairie Resilience, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maintain a competitive economy. As part of the strategy, government introduced performance standards in 2019 that are required for facilities that emit at least 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in the province. Amendments were made to allow for vol-

untary registration for facilities in the upstream oil and gas sector wishing to combine emissions into an aggregate facility, for a combined 10,000 tonnes of CO2e. In J u ly 2 02 0, g overnment directed that the emissions threshold for voluntary registration be lowered from 10,000 tonnes CO2e to 0 tonnes CO2e for upstream oil and gas aggregate facilities. “Since the regulations and voluntary registration were introduced, 66 large emitting facilities and 24 aggregates containing more than 10,000

File Photo individual facilities are now registered in the program and must comply with provincial climate change legislation,” said Environment Minister Dustin Duncan. “These facilities generate 13 per cent, or approximately 10.3 million tonnes, of total provincial emissions and are expected to reduce that portion by a total of 10 per cent by 2030. We also expect many new companies to register aggregate upstream oil and gas facilities as part of the most recent amendments.” Registration in the program also protects those facilities from the federal carbon tax. Instead of paying the increasing federal price

per tonne of GHGs, the companies must reduce the intensity of their emissions from 2019 onward, or comply through one of the three following provincial mechanisms: - Saskatchewan Technology Fund. Emitters may choose to pay into a new technology fund should they not reduce their emissions intensity as per the legislated schedule. The fund will be administered by Innovation Saskatchewan. Money from the fund will then be allocated to successful projects that drive innovation and reduce GHG emissions at regulated facilities, through a competitive and criteria-based application

process. - Best performance credits. Best performance credits will be generated by regulated facilities that reduce emissions beyond what is required in their performance standard. The design of the performance credit program will incentivize GHG emissions reductions for regulated emitters. The Ministry of Environment developed the necessary standards to implement a best performance credit system in fall 2020. - Carbon offset program. The Ministry of Environment held initial engagement on Saskatchewan’s offset program in 2019, but postponed further

engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry is currently re-evaluating the means through which meaningful engagement may take place while ensuring the health and safety of staff and participants. Further engagement on offsets will continue over the next year. In the meantime, the ministry will continue to develop proposed offset protocol including agricultural soils sequestration, enhanced oil recovery, composting, landfill gas, and opportunities for regional and/or national alignment. “The new threshold to the outputbased performance standards will enable many smaller oil and gas producers to be covered by provincial regulation and protect them from the federal carbon tax, which will save them millions of dollars,” said Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre. “Our provincial standards are designed to achieve real GHG emission reductions, while at the same time protecting competitiveness and limiting carbon leakage and investment flight to jurisdictions with lower regulatory standards.” Visit www.saskatchewan.ca/climatechange for more information on the Prairie Resilience strategy and related regulations.

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Sports

Kinniburgh named Bobcats captain into a leadership role, I kind of built off of that last year always trying to strive to be better,” said Kinniburgh. “It’s awesome that (Bobcats head coach and general manager Nigel Dube) has made me captain and it’s something that I’m very proud of.” Dube said the introduction of many new players to the team last season provided him with an opportunity to look int o who wou ld best serve as captain moving forward. He said Kinniburgh was challenged throughout the year to seize that role. “We’re excited about the leadership group we’ll announce around

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Veteran AJHL defenceman Gunner Kinniburgh will captain the Lloydminster Bobcats during the 2020-21 season. JAMIE HARKINS

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A high compete level and strong work ethic are two traits the Lloydminster Bobcats returning core and new recruits will be tasked with emulating during the 2020-21 season.

Veteran AJHL defenceman Gunner Kinniburgh has been asked to lead the Bobcats by example following a decision by the coaching staff late last week to stitch a C on his sweater. Kinniburgh, who

has tallied three goals and 35 points in 170 AJHL games, served as an assistant alongside Chance Adrian last season after coming over in a trade with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons. “Being introduced

him too,” said Dube. “I think that team of leaders knows the culture and the expectations in our organization.”

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I want to see our team come out as a tightknit group. We’ll be ready from the get-go and be a hard working team right off the bat.

Kinniburgh, a 20-year-old Lethbridge, Alta., product, noted he doesn’t speak up very often preferring instead to chose his words and time to give

them voice carefully. He said there is a possibility they won’t get into any games for a while as the AJHL embarks on a development season due to the COVID pandemic, but that won’t stop them from being competitive on and off the ice constantly pushing each other to get stronger. “I want to see our team come out as a tight-knit group,” he said. “If we play some games then we’ll show everyone in the AJHL we worked hard in this development season. We’ll be ready from the get-go and be a hard working team right off the bat.”

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Hoop Factory coming to Lloydminster JAMIE HARKINS

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Lloydminster and area youth are being presented a new opportunity to strive in the game of basketball. Golden Ticket Sports, a relationship-based company specializing in player, coach, official and multi-sport events, will open an 8,000 square-foot basket-

ball facility, aptly titled Hoop Factory, along 50 Avenue in the Border City on Oct. 17. Hoop Factory, which was designed and handmade by people involved in the game, is going to feature one regulation basketball court, two youth courts and two regulation volleyball courts catering to local sports pro-

grams, leagues, teams, clubs, tournaments and events. Chris King, a founding member of Golden Ticket Sports who is also entering his 13th season as head coach of the Lakeland College Rustlers women’s basketball team, said their youth programs as well as attempts to launch a Border City club league

made it evident there isn’t enough gym space available.

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You’re going to hopefully see a new generation of kids coming up who are going to be consumed with basketball like so many of us have been and so many athletes in other sports are.

He said the training and rental facility will rectify that problem while helping develop this area’s young basketball athletes who may have been overlooked in the past. “Basketball across Canada is absolutely booming, but especially in metro areas,” said King. “For us, in a rural

File Photo area to have a facility like this, I think is going to go a long way. You’re going to hopefully see a new generation of kids coming up who are going to be consumed with basketball like so many of us have been and so many athletes in other sports are.” King said building and planning the opening of a new sports facility during the COVID pandemic has definitely presented a few challenges, but it has also provided a chance to work more closely with the City of Lloydminster and the Saskatchewan Health Authority as well as the bordering provin-

cial basketball organizations in an effort to have everything ready to go. He said they’re following and will continue to abide by all the regulations around sanitizing and screening to make sure the facility is safe for community use. “This is a building our community has probably been missing for a little while,” he said. “It’s a building that is going to house all of our local athletes for basketball camps and skill development. It will also be used to host the basketball leagues in town and hopefully some other leagues.”

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