Meridian Source - September 22, 2022

Lloyd honours life of Queen Elizabeth II

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Following Mon day’s state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 Lloydmin ster held its own public celebration of life here in the Border City.

“I took the Oath Allegianceof to Queen Elizabeth II back in 1987 and I’ve held on to it ever since after serving for seven years.

Originally planned to take place at the Ceno taph outside of City Hall, weather forced the memorial service to be held indoors in the numberabroughtbugler,piper,presidentminsterQueen,”orateebrateLegion.newly-renovated“We’reheretocelandcommemthelifeofThesaidLloydLegion1stviceVinceScott.“We’vegotabagwe’vegotaandwe’veingood

of people for this.”

Local dignitaries in attendance included Mayor Gerald Aalbers and his wife, Chris tine, who led the sing ing of O Canada,

has been a good one, and lasted 70 years.”

“I took the Oath of Allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II back in 1987 and I’ve held on to it ever since after serv ing for seven she’spassingrecognizingday’salsoColleenLloydminsteryears.”MLAYoung,whospokeduringMonceremony,saidtheQueen’sisimportantasbeenourmonarch

for 70 years, as well as the only monarch most of us have ever known.

“Her dedication to the commonwealth is really important,” she said.“It means a lot as a commonwealth country to show our respect for someone who served us for such a long time.”

During her speech, Young stated “Her Maj esty’s constant pres

ence, joyful tone and inspiring speeches captivated audiences for decades, includ ing when the Crown proudly welcomed her Majesty to Lloydmin ster in 1978 as part of the tionofspokeyears,OverGamesCommonwealthinEdmonton.thecourseof70ourQueenoftenoftheimportancededication.Dedicatofamilyanddedi

cation to your commu nity. During the 2005 Saskatchewan Centen nial celebrations, her Majesty spent time in Regina, meeting with as many revolvers as pos sible, the Royal visit brought smiles to the faces of thousands in attendance.“HerMajesty’s pass ing has evoked strong memories to that visit to the Prairies.”

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 Lloydminster Sgt. at Arms Rick Mallett pays respects to Queen Elizabeth II during a cer emony on Monday morning with members of the local RCMP, Lloydminster Legion members, local dignitaries, members of the public, and Grade 9 students from E.S. Laird Middle School.

Students to soak in reconciliation week

Students at vari ous Lloydminster pub lic and Catholic school divisions are set to dive into Truth and Recon ciliation Week aware ness

Theactivities.aimofthe week (Sept. 26-30) is to learn and commemorate the truth of Canada’s his tory from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowl edge keepers leading up to Orange Shirt Day on Sept.

The30.federal govern ment declared that date a National Day for Truth andAllReconciliation.schoolsin the Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) will be doing a moment of silence at 2:15 p.m. on Orange Shirt Day in remembrance of all the Indigenous Children who attended residen tialThisschools.includes the 215 whose remains were discovered in Kamloops in May Schools2021.will do a walk

to remember those who did not make it home, dressed in orange Win ston Churchill School will host a walk dressed in orange to remember those who did not make it home.There will also be a special Orange Shirt Day Barons football home game at Lloyd minster Comprehensive HighOtherSchool.activities tak

ing place at LPSD are as follows: Sept. 26

- Residential school presentation morning at Barr Colony, afternoon at Queen Elizabeth

- Indigenous art proj ect at Jack Kemp Sept. 27

- Barr Colony and Queen Elizabeth indig enous art project

- College Park and Avery bannock making Sept. 28

- Orange Shirt Day booking reading at Jack Kemp-Residential school presentation at College Park

- Queen Elizabeth Indigenous games Sept. 29

- Residential School presentation at Rendell Park-New-student wel come tea at Barr Colony - Avery Indigenous gamesThe presentationtionTruthsionCatholicLloydminsterSchoolDivi(LCSD)isfocusingandReconciliaawarenesswiththeofaneagle

staff in an Orange Shirt Day at Holy Rosary HighTheSchool.agenda includes

a smudge and pipe cer emony followed by the eagle staff ceremony in the school’s gym that will be live streamed to share with all LCSD stu dents and staff.

There will be a video presentation high lighting the work being done in LCSD to advance Truth and

Reconciliation.Theeventwill wrap up with a traditional song, drumming and dancing and a media event.

Students get emotional during a blanket exercise in the Synergy Vault last year. File Photo

GEOFF LEE WRITER

Premiers vow to modernize Charter

seamless access to ser vices and to address all of the complexities of running a bi-provincial city,” said Kenney.

inces is to complete the updates by the end of the year.

GEOFF LEE WRITER

The City of Lloyd minster is celebrating the signing of a letter of intent from the prov inces of Saskatchewan and Alberta to complete overdue updates to the city’sBothCharter.provinces have been working with the city since 2012 to align and modernize the Charter to reflect municipal legislative changes that affect the way the city operates.

“We’re excited because as we discuss in council, sometimes the provincial laws change in one province and we are sometimes exempt, which can sometimes be good, but sometimes bad,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. He says the city wants to keep the Charter as current as possible.

“If makecharter,exemptssomethingusfromthewewanttosureit’scur

rent so we’re eligible for those government grants and programs that might exist in one province or the other,” explained Aalbers.

The mayor noted the city has no control when the Charter is updated since it’s a leg islated act in the bor dering provinces and those governments do theSaskatchewanupdates. Pre mier Scott Moe and his Alberta counterpart Jason Kenney met with Aalbers and city coun cil at the Lloydmin ster Heavy Oil Show on Sept. 14 to endorse their commitment to get the work done as quickly as possible.

“I’ve pestered the premiers often about making sure we’re not forgotten here in Lloydminster,” said Aalbers.“Their visit was very key to our city and I very much appreci ated they could make

it here together.” The communityativelyhaveoversideswouldheretheycessorsMoe’shetoricalvincialfuture,”penpoint.cabinetintendedandKenneyingnetgovernmentSaskatchewanheldacabimeetingthatmornattheoilshowwithrevealinghepremierMoehadtoholdajointsessionatone“Ihopethatwillhapatsomepointinthehesaid.Kenneyputbi-proissuesintohiscontext,notingdoesn’tthinkhisorprovincialprederealizedwhenmarkedtheborderin1905,thecitygrowuponbothofit.“Ourgovernmentsthepast117yearstriedtoworkcrewiththelocaltoensure

He says there is a need to modernize the statutory arrangement around the Lloydmin ster“WeCharter.want to give the people of Lloydmin ster our firm commit ment to address some of the sticky issues you have as you try to nav igate the complexity of two different provincial governments by renew ing the charter,” said Kenney.Aalbers told both premiers the city has example after example where there are bor der challenges with the free trade of goods and services.“Weappreciate both of your governments trying to resolve the challenges, whether they be federal or pro vincial challenges like alcohol trading and crossing the border from that perspective,” said redacrossationplanningregulationsmunicipalities,frameworkscreateitchangesCurrentAalbers.proposedwillalsomakeeasyforthecitytocollaborativewithotherclarifyforurbanandtheoperofwaterworksthecityandcuttape.Thegoaloftheprov

WANTEDDEADORALIVE

Paying

WANTEDDEADORALIVE

PAYING HIGHEST PRICES

To

PAYING HIGHEST

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers, centre, shakes hands with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe after doing the same with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney following the signing of a let ter of intent to the mayor to complete the modernization of the city’s Charter. The signing took place during the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show on Sept. 14.

Oil shows draws red carpet supporters

very strong and it’s indicative of where the industry is going,” said Moe.

“The fact that we’re here, I hope it in some way just highlights the importance of this industry to our prov ince, to Alberta and ulti mately, to Canada.”

holder engagement who says the premiers have been consistent with their messages and are strong defenders of the sector.

says it’s amazing what a few months and geopol itics can do to shift the fortunes and the mood of the industry.

Handshakes and fist pumps

oilShowLloydminsterpumpjacksoutnumberedatthisyear’sHeavyOilthankstostrongandgaspricesand

high profile visitors.

“It’s amazing what happens when oil goes up to $100, the whole mood changes,” said show chair, John Stan yner on the first day of the two-day show last

week at the Lloyd Ex.

The surprise appear ance and presenta tions by Alberta Pre mier Jason Kenney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, who held a cabinet meeting onsite Sept. 14, generated an optimistic buzz.

“I think there’s a lot of energy here in the community and at the show,” said Lloydmin ster Mayor Gerald Aal bers, who also noted the

city is fortunate to host the two premiers.

“It speaks very clearly that Lloydminster is important to both prov inces from oil produc tion. Heavy oil plays a huge role in our com munity and they’re rein forcing that.”

Premier Moe called it a “fabulous show,” not ing it’s great to be back after not having one two years ago.

“The attendance looks

He said the industry in the Lloyd region has led the world in inno vative solutions, ini tially producing crude in the early days, and lately how to pro duce it cleaner, bet ter and more profitably than anyone else in the world.

Moe and Kenney took part in an indus try update panel over lunch moderated by Rhona Delfrari from Cenovus Energy, cov ering everything from federal government policy roadblocks to the environment.

Delfrari is the com pany’s chief sustain ability officer and senior vice-president of stake

“It’s important for people who work in this industry to hear from the government leaders that they’ve got their backs —that they know a thriving oil and gas sector is important to this region and the whole Canadian econ omy,” said Delfrari.

She also liked what she heard and saw at the show exhibits.

“I took an early sneak peek tour yesterday and the mayor was point ing out to us how many of these companies are locally grown and the technologies they’ve developed are being exported around the world,” she said.

“That’s something we can really be proud of here.”

Jim Reiter, who is Moe’s new Minister of Energy and Resources,

“The geopolitical situ ation in the world today just shows how impor tant energy security is,” said Reiter.

“Energy security in this country is impor tant even though we’ve got headwinds thrown up by the federal gov ernment. The heavy oil area in this part of the province is incredibly important.”

David Marit, Sas katchewan’s minister of agriculture, had a spe cial interest in the show, knowing oil companies lease land from farmers who also work in the oil patch.

“It’s a really good relationship and we’ve seen a lot of farmers be very successful in work ing and collaborating with the oil industry,” said Marit.

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney shakes hands with a Weatherford employee during an outdoor walkabout at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show last Wednesday at Lloyd Ex.

“It’s important for us to be here to support those relationships and obviously, the indus try wants to grow, and that means drilling new wells on farmland somewhere.”Maritexplained the entire cabinet came to the show knowing how important the heavy oil industry in Lloydmin ster is to the province.

“We just felt it was important to show the oil industry the support the provincial govern ment of Saskatchewan has for the oil industry and what they’re doing and what they provide to the province,” he said.Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young says the heavy oil show is a great opportunity for the pre mier and cabinet to have conversations with folks in the industry.

“It’s great to see that we still have investors

wanting to invest in the province and this type of industry,” said Young.“Ithink that shows the importance of the oil and gas industry and where we’re going for theThefuture.”oilshow kicked

off with what Stanyer called “the best fire side chat ever” during an opening ceremonies supper on Sept. 13 with a “fireside” discussion led by David Yager, a writer and energy pol icyHeanalyst.teamed up with

Rob Morgan, CEO of Strathcona Resources Ltd. that recently pur chased Serafina Energy Ltd. that operated in the Lloyd “Everybodyregion. was attentive and the ques tions were free flowing,” said Stanyer.

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers, centre, accompanied Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe during a tour of outdoor exhibits at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show last Wednesday.

Fall Fest changingcelebratesofseasons

With the changing of seasons comes a rea son to celebrate, which is exactly what the City of Lloydminster and the Lloydminster and Dis trict Co-op did last Sat urday when Fall Fest filled Bud Miller All Seasons Park.

A Lloydminster tradi tion since roughly 2014, this free, family-friendly

event took over Bud Miller from noon until 5 p.m. and featured games for kids, fall-scene pho tos, food, entrainment, crafts, a hay maze, wagon rides, bounce houses, and more.

“We’ve got lots going on today,” said Cindy Rekimowich, manager of programming and events, City of Lloyd minster.

CONTINUED

compromising safety.

Moe said it was a great day to come to cel ebrate the energy indus try at the oil show and reduce barriers for ser vice rigs operating on both sides of the border.

“For us, it’s up to the respective government of Saskatchewan and Alberta to recognize some of the nuances and the challenges that we have operating on both sides of the border in that industry,” said Moe.Earlier in the day, he and Kenney signed a copy of the recent fed eral approval of regula tory changes both prov inces wanted, which no longer identifies service rigs as transport trucks, so there is no need for printed or electronic logs.The approval follows a bi-provincial Memo randum of Understand ing signed in 2019 to harmonize service rig movements between the two provinces by cut ting red tape without

Moe says now that they have harmoniza tion for rigs, the plan is for both provinces to commit to ensuring they can, as seamlessly as possible, provide the city with the best oppor tunities for education, policing and health care with the completion of Charter

“Saskatchewanupdates. is very far along in the discus sions that mayor Aal bers has been bring ing up for a number of years and brings up at every single opportunity he has with myself and with anyone in the Gov ernment of Saskatche wan,” said Moe.

“I would say to Mayor Aalbers and your coun cil, thank you for your persistence in ensur ing we get to this today, which ultimately is a better place for folks in Lloydminster.”Headdedthe sign ing also advances the relationship between the provinces “which is pretty close already.”

CHARTER FROM PAGE 5

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Four-year-old Rebecca had a blast getting her face painted on Saturday at Bud Miller All Seasons Park during Fall Fest.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Community comes together for Terry Fox

“The inspiration and commitment he made combined with the strength he showed while battling cancer, brings back memories for me. I also appre ciate Fred Fox, Ter ry’s brother, spend ing time in our com munity this week at the schools, helping to explain what’s going on

today and why today is happening. It speaks to what Terry did so long ago.”With another Fox run in the books, Klages is already looking forward to next year’s event to see if the community can top this year’s total.

“The people in our community are amaz ing,” she said.

“Either cancer has touched them person ally, they know some one who’s been touched by it, or they know a cure needs to be found. They take on this cause and make it very important to them, and when they go out there and raise funds it all adds up and makes a huge difference.”

He said nobody was ever going to call him a quitter, and he was correct.It’sbeen 42 years since Terry Fox lost his leg to cancer at the age of 18 and decided to run across Canada in 1980 to raise money for cancer research. Since Fox’s Marathon of Hope, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised a total of $850M to date.Last Sunday morn ing, roughly 100 Bor der City residents par ticipated in the annual local Terry Fox Run at Bud Miller All Seasons Park, continuing that momentum that Fox started all those years ago.“Over the years, thanks to your dedi cation and your fun draising, a number of strives are being made when it comes to the fight against can cer,” event organizer Heather Klages said to the crowd during open ing“Weremarks.couldn’t do it without you, so we wanted to thank you all for being a part of this, and thank you for join ing us in person this year, we’re very excited we can host this run in person again, and we’re absolutely blessed with the beautiful weather

we have for the run.”

Klages wrapped up her remarks with a spe cial thanks to Culli gan Water for donating bottles of water for the run, the Tent Guys for providing tables and chairs for the event, Tim Hortons for donat ing coffee and Tim bits, as well as the New Lloydminster Nissan for donating a free oil change to one lucky participant.Afterhosting virtual fundraising runs for the last couple of years, Klages said she wasn’t sure what this year’s turnout and fundrais ing would look like, but by the time the run started, she was pleas antly“Thesurprised.fundraising has been incredible,” she said.“We weren’t sure what to expect this year so we set, what I realize now was a conservative goal, of raising $4,000 for our run, but we’re almost at $9,000 right now. The joinedsotoAugustCycleJarrodJarrodverydedidthatplayedfirefightersLloydminsterheretodayahugeroleinfundraising,aslocalrealtorLouisKock,butwe’realsoexcitedtohaveRussellhere.doestheGreatChallengeeverytoraisefundsfightkids’cancer,it’sreallyspecialheusforthisrunas

well.”Although not in attendance on the day of the run, Terry’s older brother, Fred, recently stopped in area schools to help students learn more about who Terry was a person and why keeping his Marathon of Hope going is so important.“Itwasincredible to have Fred Fox in town,” said Klages. “He tours across the country and stops in schools in dif ferent provinces, and Lloyd was fortunate enough to have him stop here this year. I think he made an incredible impact in the schools because he got a great response from them and students and teachers were really lucky to have him

there.“Students also got to learn a lot more about Terry, and that was the really neat part because students got to hear what it was like grow ing up with Terry.”

Mayor Gerald Aal bers showed his sup port with strong words of encouragement to all participants“Ithink T erry Fox means an awful lot to many of us, but the younger generation may not have had the pleasure of watching Terry on TV when he was crossing Canada,” he said.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Viewpoint

Letter to the editor

5921-50 Avenue, Lloydminster, SK S9V 2A4

Phone: 306-825-5111

Toll Free: 1-800-327-3899

Fax: 306-825-5147

meridiansource.ca

Mail: Box 2454, Lloydminster, SK S9V 1W5

Hours: 8AM to 5PM Monday to Friday

THE MERIDIAN SOURCE is published once a week, on Thursday.

All material printed in the Meridian Source is copyright and may not be copied or reproduced without the express permission of the publisher. The Meridian Source reserves the right to refuse publication of any advertising or editorial material at its discretion. Columns and letters are the expressed view of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Meridian Source.

Editor Taylor taylor@meridiansource.caWeaver

Staff Writer Geoff geoff@meridiansource.caLee

Marketing Manager Deanna deanna@meridiansource.caWandler

Marketing Consultant Ashley ashley@meridiansource.caMiazga

Albertan’s one-two punch exposed

D earInEditor,Alberta we are used to rhetoric about the Federal government giv ing Alberta the short straw, but here’s a new one, and it’s not the Feds. It’s called “bracket creep” or de-indexation and this Alberta government is using it on the backs of everyday hardworkingInflationAlbertans.iswhen the gen eral price of goods and services increases across the economy, reducing purchasing power.

The same paycheque covers fewer goods, services, and bills. Inflation is a “hidden tax,” as it leaves taxpayers less well-off due to higher costs and “bracket creep,” while increasing the gov ernment’s spending power.

Bracket creep occurs when inflation pushes taxpayers into higher income tax brackets or reduces the value of tax credits.

Bracket creep in Alberta has resulted in an increase in income taxes without an increase in real income. In tax ation, we only ever want to tax real income. Income that has been adjusted for inflation or indexed.Thisis not a new concept. Over the course of the previous 20 years, both federal and pro vincial policymakers agreed that

whatever the rate of inflation, citizens would be protected. The income tax system and benefits would be indexed. There would be no tax on inflation. Nearly all taxed income is indexed but not in Alberta. Not since Bud get 2019 when the UCP govern ment made the decision to not protect Albertans from inflation through indexation. Alberta was the only major province to reintroduce “bracket creep”.

In Budget 2020 the UCP con firmed that provincial income tax and social benefits would remain “de-indexed” through 2025.Under this decision consider the impact on even one area of the income tax code, the provin cial basic personal exemption, or the amount that Albertans can earn before paying any pro vincial income tax.

Basic Personal Exemption in 2019 prior to Budget 2019: $19,369Basic Personal Exemption (de-indexed) through to 2025: $19,369Basic Personal Exemption (if indexed) in 2025: $22,219

If the income tax system had remained indexed all Albertans would have seen an increase in the basic personal exemption as inflation numbers increased.

Income needs to be indexed against inflation as money earned as a result of inflation does not reflect an increased ability to pay additional taxes. Had the amount been indexed, as is normal policy, then the basic personal exemption would have increased each year by inflation.Thisplan, by the UCP gov ernment since Budget 2019, has also affected key benefits like the Alberta Child and Fam ily Benefit, the Alberta Seniors Benefit and AISH because these programs are not increasing to balanceDe-indexationinflation. should never be used. Period. It’s one of those things that can turn around and bite you in the butt. The UCP government has kept this quiet for 3 years. And now they would have you believe that this was necessary until royalty resources stabilized but, Albertans have never been able to count on this in the long term.

This past week, August 31st, with the coffers overflowing, the UCP government announced the end to de-indexing but not for all areas and for how long? This UCP government constantly gambles with our money – yours and mine.

- Dawn Flaata

Reid Keebaugh

Production Manager: Amanda Richard

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING admin@meridiansource.ca

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

If you’ve missed a paper, to start or stop delivery, or for carrier applications, please call 306-825-5111 for information.

We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be 500 words or less. A name and daytime phone number is required for verification. Priority will be given to letters exclusively written for the Meridian Source. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, brevity, spelling, grammar, punctuation and libel. Unsigned letters will not be published. Use of pseudonyms will only be allowed in special circumstances, at the discretion of the editor and the publisher, and only if the author’s identity is known to the editor. Publication of a letter does not imply endorsement by the Meridian Source. Send to

Publisher:LETTERStaylor@meridiansource.caTOTHEEDITOR

Smith campaigns in Lloyd

MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

United Conservative Party (UCP) leader ship frontrunner Dani elle Smith made a cam paign stop in Lloyd minster the day after outgoing leader, Pre mier Jason Kenney, was in town speaking at the oil show.

Smith spoke to an audience of about 60 supporters at the Royal Hotel on Sept. 15 following a tour to Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, Bonnyville and Vermilion.Theevent com menced with informa tion on voter assis tance for voting ballot preparation.Smith’spresenta

tion touched on edu cation, COVID proto col mandates, Alberta health and autonomy for Alberta.

A Justinda’swarpliestooftohisCanadaOlafoninformation.theSmith’ssentation.cludedanswerquestion-and-sessioncontheformalpreThehighlightwasresponsetosovereigntysubjectSmithalsotouchedGermanChancellorScholz’svisittoinAugustandrequesttoCanadaincreaseshipmentsliquifiednaturalgasEuropewithsupdisruptedbytheinUkraine.SmithnotedCanaPrimeMinisterTrudeaudidnot

say yes to supplying gas to Germany.

She also took issue with Trudeau for not negotiating Alber ta’s resource business interests to the world.

Smith says Alberta should have Canadian authority to negotiate, deal, and deliver busi ness to the world.

The UCP will announce a new leader to replace Kenney on Oct. 6.

Supplied Photo

UPC leadership candidate Danielle Smith made a campaign stop at the Royal Hotel in Lloydminster last Thursday. The UCP is due to announce the results of the leadership vote on Oct. 6.

MERIDIAN

Opinion

A reader from Pro vost, Alberta, recently sent me an entertain ing letter about my column on the iconic August of 1969 high lighted by the moon landing and where she was when Neil Arm strong became the first human to walk on the lunar surface.

In her words she wrote, “Sound asleep after a long day at work!”She went on to say those were the days you felt safe not lock ing all your doors at night. She might have wished she’s locked her door, or at least her fridge however,

as she described what happened next.

“While were asleep our elderly neighbour walked in, turned on our TV, and watched the moon landing while he consumed a 26 once bottle of whis key he found in our fridge. Then he fell asleep on the couch where we found him in the morning!” she wrote.Her point was, this chap was actually just carrying on his good neighbourliness that he showed to her grandma who lived in the house before they did, and he would cut the lawn and shovel snow for “a bottle” every now and then.

Those were defi nitely different times and safer times, too,

which other seniors like myself can relate to.

Leeway from Lloyd: Those were the days my friends STAFF WRITER LEE

Most people today, especially in smaller communities, are still friendly though.

It doesn’t help, how ever, when authori ties warn parents not to post pictures of lit tle Johnny online for his first day of school as if criminal preda tors are lurking every where online with bad intentions.Itwould make bet ter sense for parents to chat with their kids about the safe use of social media, just as they do telling them to look both ways before crossing the street.

Back in the day, there wasn’t any social media, but the popu lation was under 20 million, too, and most

people got their news from newspapers and theToday,radio. things prob ably seem more dan gerous than reality due to having more ways

to spread bad news quicker than good.

As for leaving your door unlocked, that’s probably not advisable and putting a bottle of booze in your fridge for

a “good” neighbour is notHowever,affordable!should I become that older lawn cutting neighbour, I expect a chicken meal from Skip the Dishes!

File Photo

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.

Pre-registrationPlayschool

Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has opened up their reg istration for the fall 2022-2023 classes. They offer one day a week for three-year-

olds and one or two days a week for four and five-year-olds. They have also quali fied for the Affordabil ity Grant! For more information please call Mrs. P at 780-8729523.

Passport to YLL

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

Bingo at the Moose The Moose Lodge, located at 5213-57 Street, Lloydminster, hosts bingo nights every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m.

Church Directory

The Moose also hosts crib tournaments every second Sunday of the month. Start time is 10 a.m. The cost to play is $10 and lunch is $12.

Bring Your Own Vinyl Nights

Have some old records lying around? The 4th Meridian Brewing Com pany, located at Unit 6 2626 50 Ave., is hosting Bring Your Own Vinyl nights every Tuesday during regular business hours, 4-9 p.m.

CribbageTourneyDoubles

The Legacy Centre is hosting a Cribbage Doubles tournament on Sept. 22, so bring a partner. Play begins at 10 a.m. and is $10 and lunch is available for $12. Everyone wel come! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-5484 for more information.

MiseryBoysMountain

The Misery Mountain Boys hit the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 22 for a 7:30 p.m. show.

Legacy PUBNIGHT

The Legacy Centre is hosting a Pubnight on Sept. 23. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m. and supper is served at 6 p.m. Dance the night away to the tunes of Saskatoon’s own Mem ory Lane. Call the Leg acy office at 780-8755484 for more informa tion. Cost is $15/person at the door. All mem bers and guests wel come.

Alex Kusturok –Métis Fiddler Métis fiddler Alex Kus

Supplied Photo

Saskatchewan Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, took a tour of the LCHS renovation project on Sept. 14 following a cabinet meeting at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show on Sept. 14 with construction well underway. From left: LPSD facilities manager Wayne Grassl, LPSD board chair David Thompson, Saskatchewan Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, LPSD director of education Jason Neville, MLA Colleen Young, and school principal Dwayne Marciniw.

turok will be playing at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 24 for a 7 p.m show.

Fort Pitt SupperFall

The Fort Pitt Fall Sup per is being held on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. More details to follow closer to the event.

Seniors’MeetingGeneral

The forofficeattend.bersthecerns?Mainat26.LegacyeraletySeniorLloydminsterCitizensSociishostingagenmeetingattheCentreonSept.Themeetingstarts10:30a.m.intheHall.AnyconBringthemtomeeting!AllmemareencouragedtoCalltheLegacyat780-875-4584moreinformation.

Hillmond Hall Turkey Supper

The Hillmond Hall will be hosting a turkey supper on Oct. 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost to eat is $20 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6-12.

Milleton Hall Fall Supper Returns!

Milleton Hall’s tradi tional Swedish Smor gasbord returns Oct. 16, just 17 miles north of Maidstone on Highway 21. Roast Pork, Swedish Meat balls, Rosettes, And our usual selection of sweets. Doors open 4-7 p.m.; Adults $20, chil dren 5-12 - $15. 5 and under are free.

FallMarywayneSupper

This year’s annual Marwayne Fall Supper is being held on Oct. 23 and will include a ham and turkey sup per. More details to follow.

“We have inflata bles, we have hay-bale mazes, we have a pet ting zoo, wagon rides, the tion,”onwerethefreeurdayalsotersciallyalsoSistersbutsomemunityintreats,providedandone.”somethingforasaaweareMuseumLloydminsterandArchivesheredoingcrafts,haveminidonuts,farmer’smarketwithlotofgreatvendors,wellasaxethrowingtheadults;there’sforeveryTheLloydminsterDistrictCo-opalsofreehotdogs,andwatertoallattendance.Notonlydidthecombenefitfromfunandfreshair,BigBrothersBigLloydminsterbenefittedfinanfromtheevent.“BigBrothersBigSisLloydminsterwasattheparkonSatservingupthefoodprovidedbyCo-op,buttheyalsosellingcornthecobbydonasaidRekimowich.“Allproceedsfrom

the corn sales were donated to BBBS.”

After missing a cou ple of years of Fall Fest due to the COVIDsincehaven’tFestexcitedDistrictascommunityprofitsbonusandSaturday’swastionsanddirectorcommunitymunitygreatgetting,”weatheroutsoncelebrateingcommunitypeoplethrilledRekimowichpandemic,wastoseesomanybackoutintheandattendpublicevents.“Wejustwantedtothefallseaandgetfamiliestoenjoythenicewe’vebeenshesaid.“It’stohavethecomoutforagreatevent.”KristineKnourek,ofmarketingcommunityrelawiththeCo-op,alsothrilledwithattendancenotedit’salwaysawhenlocalnon-canbenefitfromeventssuchthis.“LloydminsterandCo-opisverytohaveFallcomeback.Weseenthisevent2019becauseofrestrictions,so

to see so many families out here enjoying the day absolutely embod ies the spirit of Co-op, which is community,” she“Wesaid.are so honoured to partner with so many non-profits in town. Big Brothers Big Sisters is benefitting from the corn roast proceeds, and I can see there’s lots of charities and small businesses here as well. It’s all about the spirit of community coming back together; it’s awesome to LivestockincludedathissorsmanywantedRekimowichsee.”alsotothankthecommunitysponthathelpedmakeyear’seventsuchsuccess.SponsorsNorthernSales–Lloy

dminster, Weir Veteri nary Services, G Force Diesel Service Lloy dminster, Anderson Insurance Group, L&A CPA LLP, Steamatic Canada, Agland, GMACK Oilfield Ser vices Ltd., and Dob bin’s today.”tainingcomingTheTimnityappreciatethepenboardsorsalsoDistricttheour“We’dLloydminster.liketothankmajorsponsor,LloydminsterandCo-op,butwehavemanysponthathavecomeontomakethishapandmakeitfreeforpublic.Wereallythecommusupport,”shesaid.“AlsoabigthankstoandSheilafromPrairieDogsforoutandenterthecrowds

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos

Seniors do homework for health files

Information sharing was the focus of the lat est meeting of the Lloy dminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors CareGrahamSociety.Brown, who chairs the seniors’ advocacy, shared an update on the hiring of continuing care aides (CCA) by the Saskatch ewan Health Author ity (SHA) at Tuesday’s lunch gathering.

As part of the 202223 provincial budget, the government has

provided $6.5 million to fund the hiring of an additional 117 CCA positions.Mostpositions are for long-term care facilities and home-care support.

Brown read an email from SHA’s Neil Sylves tre, executive director of continuing care, north west region, noting of the 70 recent hires, 3.1 CCA full-time equiv alents and 1 CCA for home care went to the rural region and none to Lloyd.“Iguess they deter mined there were areas

that had more of a shortage than we do,” saidTheBrown.Seniors Care Society is also prepar ing information for a bi-provincial meeting of the Continuing Care Spaces Working Group to increase the number of long-term care beds in the Backcity.in 2019, SHA and Alberta Health Ser vices (AHS) identified a need for 60 additional long-term beds by 2025 and another 148 by 2035, but the numbers may have changed.

“The committee will be meeting on Oct. 4. AHS and SHA repre sentatives will be here and we’ll discuss mov ing this project forward in getting more spaces in Lloydminster,” said Brown.“Wewant to identify the process. We have done some preliminary stages of identifying the numbers we need, but that was before the pan demic. Since then, we

need to confirm those numbers and get mov ing on what our next stepsBrownare.”also reports the tionproblemlackofavailablelemsNetcaretoicyCommerce,sameorganizationsNetcare,sidesicspatienttohasChamberLloydminsterofCommercetakenonthefightshareonlinemedicalrecordsforclinanddoctorsonbothofthecitythroughandhopesbothareonthepage.“TheChamberofintheirpolsessions,didwritebothministersaboutandtheprobwithNetcarebeingonbothsidesthecity,”saidBrown.TheChambersaysofsharingposesawithinformasharingbetween

hospitals and treatment centres in the provinces.

In addition, Saskatch ewan licensed doc tors are denied access while taking on Alberta patients.“Wecommend them for the work on that issue and want to talk to them to make sure when we’re addressing issues we’re both pro posing the same issues,” saidOnBrown.another matter, Brown says his group has also prepared a list of questions concerning the flow of long-term care residents inside and outside the city to pass along to the people that manage that ser vice in our community.

The questions arose following a meeting on

May 17 with a group of placement officials, such as how many peo ple are currently in the Lloydminster Hospital awaiting long-term care placement and what is the difference between a waitlist and a trans fer

“Thelist. idea is to see if we can learn more about how it works and we would like to have them come to our meet ing again and help us understand how that process works and what we can do to improve it,” said Brown.

They are also hoping to learn what changes, if any, have been made to the system since May.

No date has been set for a follow-up meeting, yet.

File Photo

LMC charity car show bigger than ever

For some, it’s not over until the fat lady sings, but for many local and area car enthusiasts, the summer didn’t officially end until the Lloydmin ster Motor Club (LMC) hosted its annual Sum mer Send Off Charity Car

HeldShow.on Sept. 18 in the parking lot of the Lloy dminster Exhibition, the annual charity show brings the custom car and truck community together for a day of fun in the sun, all while rais ing money for local nonprofit organizations.

CONNECTION TO OUR FUTURE

For Randy Marsh, head honcho of the LMC, raising $3,000 to split between two very deserving organizations was something to be proud of, but what really impressed him was this year’s“Weattendance.werehere early setting up and came back around 9:30 a.m. and already had people lined up to register their vehicles for the show,” said“WeMarsh.had 88 regis tered vehicles before we started and had some stragglers come in last minute, but when every thing was all said and done, we had 103 vehi cles participating in the show.“There’s a bunch of military vehicles, there’s an old Maser ati out there, there’s a new Maserati out there, Filmwise and Ulmer Chevrolet brought

A non-profit itself, the LMC decided funds from this year’s show were to be split between the GOAT’s Christmas Wish and the Lloyd minster Community Youth Centre. A total of $3,000 was raised with $1,500 going to each organization.

some of their vehicles out, the youth centre brought their truck with a bunch of informa tion, the GOAT brought their GTO Judge, and the Border Paws Ani mal Shelter, previously known as the Lloydmin ster SPCA, was out here as well with information as well as a couple of puppies that are up for adoption.”TheLMC has been around for roughly eight years and this was its sixth season-ender show. With giving back top of mind, Marsh explained why this year’s donation recipi ents were deserving of funding.

This is your opportunity to contribute to how Lloydminster will be shaped!

The Connection To Our Future document will be Lloydminster’s new Municipal Development Plan and more! This document will set our course toward ensuring we have a healthy, prosperous, and resilient future for ourselves and future generations. It will guide our land use planning and also our economic, social, cultural and ecological future.

Complete the five question survey before midnight on Sept. 22, by scanning the QR code or visitingBackgroundconnectlloyd.ca.Phase1ReviewandCommunityVision(March-May) CommunityPhase2Vision and Technical Review (May - June) (AugustDevelopmentDraftPhase3MunicipalPlan-october) Phase4Approval(November-December)

Drop-in at the Lloydminster Public Library on September 22, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. for an engaging workshop to help us finalize the document and ensure your voice is heard.

TAYLOR

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Filipino rap stars to take Lloyd by storm!

Andrew E is in Lloyd, Andrew E is in Lloyd!

That’s what Fili pino-Canadian fans are shouting from rooftops this week in advance of the famous rapper’s one-night concert at the Lloydminster WLS Con vention Centre this Sat urday night.

The number-one rap star in the Philippines arrived in Lloydmin ster Wednesday night to perform with Filipino artists Salbakuta, Kruz zada, Sixth Threat, and Fuzbuzlow.

It’s a dream come true for Lloydmin ster resident Dowsan Antonio, who heads up Maple Lloyd Produc tions Ltd. with three other partners to bring concert artists from the Philippines to the city.

“Right now, we have at least 300 people attending this concert. We have more people coming here as well,” saidTheAntonio.Lloyd concert is officially called the Bagong Filipinas Tag along Rap Festival and is the kick-off event for Maple Lloyd.

“We’re so excited with the event. We’ve been planning this for the last two months already,” said Antonio.

He says fans will be flocking here from Edmonton, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Battleford, Provost, pioIndayJr.dent,toryebrateliveESaskatoonWainwright,andRegina.AntoniosaysAndrewgainedfamewithaperformancetoceltheelectionvicofPhilippinepresiFerdinandMarcosandvice-president,SaraDuterte-CarReadthispastMay.Lloydminsterisalso

the second stop in the Andrew E Canada Tour 2022, organized by Maple Lloyd in part nership with Maple Shine Promotions Ltd. in “There’sCalgary. only three cities they approved for shows, Lloydminster which is a small city, Calgary and Surrey, B.C. We’re so blessed,” said“WeAntonio.havea number of supporters of the new president in Lloydmin ster and surrounding area, so they chose us as well.”Maple Lloyd plans to host two or three events a year featuring local or invited artists from the Philippines.Antonioworks with the ablemakeanscitysocialheadingMapleHealthconsultantHealthSaskatchewanAuthorityasaforPrimaryCareandformedLloydafterspearmostoftheactivitiesintheforFilipino-Canadiinthepastfewyears.“Wejustwantedtosurewewillbetobringanumber

of activities that will showcase our talent to gather our FilipinoCanadians in Lloyd,” he explained.“Ifwe

sion tickets, while sup pliesSpeciallast. platinum and VIP tickets with photos op are sold out.

There’s only three cities they approved for whichLloydminstershows,isasmallcity,CalgaryandSurrey,B.C.We’resoblessed.

earn some thing from this, fine, but right now, we are just breaking even with expenses.”Hesays Maple Lloyd will be hosting Andrew E during his visit and noted there will be a lot of restaurants offering lunch and supper.

“We will be visiting those restaurants,” he said.Highlanders Store and Services is also selling general admis

Andrew E is short for Andrew Ford Val entino Espiritu, who is known as the godfather of Filipino rap and the founder of Broadlive USA and Philippines.

He is also a hisofistKahitpinesknownlector.toyactor/comedian,movieavidenthusiastandcolAndrewEisbestinthePhilipforhis1990debutsingle,“HumanapNgPanget.”Theartwonarapalbumtheyearawardforalbum,

Clubzilla at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Music.

In mid-1997, he founded an indepen dent rap label named Dongalo Wreckords to discover and pro duce new rap talents, including the rap group Salbakuta, with their best-selling debut sin gle “S2upid Luv.” That led to a film starring Andrew E.

File Photo

Filipino rap star Andrew E, left, is seen shaking hands with new president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during an election victory celebration performance in May. The popular star will entertain hun dreds of Filipino-Canadians at the WLS Centre in Lloyd on Sept. 24.

“

Car club supports local non-profits

FROM PAGE

“We like to help out the GOAT’s Christmas Wish because every time I hear about it on the radio I instantly cry,” he said with a laugh.“With the youth cen tre, we actually worked with them a couple of years ago and hosted a season opener show at their“Thelocation.youth centre is right by my house, and every time I would head to work I would see they still had a Lloydmin ster Motor Club sticker on their van, and it inspired me to want to help them out again.”

Marsh also noted the club started the day with a $500 donation from Mike’s Oilfield Services, which was a great launching point.

“We were really grate ful for that, and it’s been increasing from there,” he said.

“We’ve had the silent auction going like mad as well. There were actu ally a few items I for got to bring today, so

we’ll be doing auctions through Facebook for those items soon, and funds from those sales will also be split between the two charities.”

A summer sendoff crowd favourite is always the exhaust com petition, and this year’s battle of the straight pipes had a special twist to “Weit. have an RCMP constable as one of our judges for the exhaust competition, which I think is hilarious in itself,” said Marsh.

“I’m probably one of the very rare tuners that likes to incorporate the RCMP in situations like this, but I think it’s important to incorpo rate the police because it gives an idea of what’s acceptable ver sus what’s not when it comes to the car scene.”

Charlene Rowein, COO of the Lloydmin ster Interval Home Society, the Sunday’stre,bleorganizationnon-profitresponsifortheyouthcenwasimpressedwithturnoutand

appreciated the contin ued community sup port.“Today’s been so much fun,” she said.

“Just being here, see ing the cars and lis tening to the rumbles has been great, but it’s always nice when peo ple come out to these events knowing they want to give back to the community.“Italsohelps us edu cate the public on the Interval Home and the youth centre in partic ular, and just all of the great work the facilita tors do there with the kids.”Svanni Andresen from the Border Paws Animal Shelter was also on site on Sunday and brought some furry friends with her.

“We’re out today sup porting local,” she said.

“We’ve done barbe cues with the motor club in the past and love working with them, and we brought some pup pies with us hoping they get some attention and maybe even adopted.”

seniors day & learnlunch

Saturday, October 1

10:30 am to 12 pm Presentation: Dr. Allen Lycka 12 pm Lunch and Games 1 to 2 pm BINGO 2 to 3 pm Information Tables and Social

FREE SENIORSEVENT55+

Lloydminster Legacy Centre 10:30 am - 3:00 pm RSVP Call 780-875-6184 ext. 2919 Email afast@lloydminster.ca. Free transportation is available by request.

To celebrate National Seniors Day, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and the Lloydminster Learning Council are hosting a FREE Lunch and Learn. Enjoy a dynamic and humorous presentation by Dr. Allen Steven Lycka, an international keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, life-changing coach, bestselling author, mentor and trainer. He will deliver a transformational experience that will take attendees to the next level.

For all seniors have done and all they continue to do as friends, partners, parents, grandparents, volunteers, colleagues and so much more, older Canadians deserve our sincerest thanks!

Please contact the RM Office

Dated this 22nd day of September 2022.

Bryson Leganchuk

Chief Administrative Officer

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

It our 10 year Bizaversary we wanted to celebrate with everyone in Lloydminster and surrounding area! Without our amazing clients we wouldn't be here today. The last two years were hard with Covid and all the restrictions but we made it through because of you, the clients. We want all the communities to come out and celebrate with a Parking Lots Party, having a fantastic night of fun. The Lash Lounge team will be doing free Henna Brow from 6pm to 8pm! Spots are limited so rst come rst serve! Awakening Medium will be doing a crystal bracelet making class and Pedal and Stems will be doing a fall mason jar ower bouquet arrangement just in time for your thanksgiving table. Please NOTE: These classes will be held indoors. You should pre purchase your tickets for those classes before the event as spots are very limited. Cedar Kabob will be open to serve you supper and we will have a couple food trucks on site. PureVibe Yoga will be in the parking lot selling specials on their classes and have retail clothing on sale. Copper Cork will be joining us with their special liquors you for sure want to have a taste buy a drink and walk around and shop at our 40+ vendors. Watch all our social media for more exciting news update to come. Sept 29th 4pm to 9pm.

It’s drivingdistractedweekinSask

The Government of Saskatchewan has pro claimed Sept. 18-24, 2022, as Distracted Driving Awareness Week.“While we have made important strides in reducing the number of injuries and fatali ties caused by distracted driving collisions, there are still far too many people hurt or killed in our province by this dangerous activity,” said Minister Responsible for SGI Don province.versityhighicymakerslawtationstheing(DIAD)DroperingtionResearchweek,everyone.”ourissuebringcontinuekatchewan,theremains“TrafficMorgan.safetyapriorityforGovernmentofSasandwe’lltoworktoawarenesstothisinordertomakeroadssaferforThroughoutthetheTrafficInjuryFounda(TIRF)isdelivanumberofitsItAndDrive®distracteddrivanddistractionsinworkplacepresentoworkplaces,enforcement,polaswellasschoolandunistudentsinthe“OurmostrecentRoadSafetyMonitorondistracteddriving

showed a concerning increase since 2018 in the percentage of Cana dians reporting talking on a handheld device while driving and tex ting while driving,” said Robyn Robertson, TIRF President & CEO.

“We are grateful to the Government of Sas katchewan for recogniz ing the importance of raising awareness about the risks associated with distraction on the road and in the workplace.

“Their leadership in dedicating a week to provide its citizens with access to TIRF’s research and tools to reduce preventable col lisions is applauded.

TIRF’s award-win ning DIAD education program has reached more than 60,000 youth, communities, and workplaces across North America since 2010 and we’re excited to bring this program to roads.deathscollisions,of2021).pastofand780injureddistractedInSaskatchewan.”Saskatchewan,drivinghasanaverageofpeopleannuallykilledanaverage21.6peopleoverthefiveyears(2017-Itisconsistentlyonetheleadingfactorsininjuriesandontheprovince’s

MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

File Photo

A get-better banana a day ...

I was in Marshall School on Sept. 1 to begin the new year as an EA and haven’t dark ened their door since. Surprised?Iwastoo, and since calamities are said to happen in threes, I’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop. Allow me to explain.

On that fateful after noon, after the first day of school, I broke my foot.I’d like to tell you it happened while sav ing an innocent young ster from being hit by a train. Or perhaps I fought off a pack of rav ening wolves as they attacked a small, help less dog in my care. But I can’t.Ibroke it when I tripped over my stupid sandals and smashed into a bedroom door.

Then, over that very

weekend, while quietly watching a little TV in my own home, I started to get a sore throat and cough. Oh no! The funny thing is, I trav elled to four European countries this July.

I hiked through some huge airports, squeezed into the Paris Metro, maneuvered along crowded city streets, happily wandered through massive mar kets packed with peo ple, and ate in busy res taurants. No ill effects.

Then, in August, I further journeyed across several cat?Istructiveingcoffeemyoftrodstrikeyou?andhappens?outprovinces—again,Canadianwithgettingsick.WhatIcomehomewham,COVID-19.What’snext,IaskWilltyphoidfevermedownasIoutsidewithabagtrash?WillIsmashheadopenonthetable,requirstitchesandreconsurgerywhenbendovertopettheOrperhapsI’ll

shatter a hip as I stand near the stove stirring a saucepan of soup? Your guess is as good as mine.Thankfully I appear to have a few folks who care about me. I received phone calls, text messages, and, low and behold, an obscure wish never seen before on this side of the Mis sissippi—a get-well banana.I’mnot talkin’ about an artfully arranged fruit basket or a plas tic tray of delicious cut produce. I’m not even

referring to a whole clump of the mushy, yellow fruit. Instead, I’m talkin’ one singular banana with the words “Get better” etched into its fleshy side.

This lone fruit was sent to me by a young girl named Molly (of aforementioned school busMollyfame). is in high school now, and I don’t see her on the bus any more, but she thought fully inscribed this ripe fruit and sent it with her sweet sister, Claire, for me to enjoy.

Who does that? I can see her hunched over the kitchen table with a pencil from her book bag, hastily scratching this note of cheer into the fleshy, yellow skin. Sadly, I hate bananas. However, I absolutely loved that one and shall remember it always. I mean, how many peo ple can say they’ve ever received a get-well banana?Inany case, I’ve been home to limp, cough, and recuperate in pri vate since then. No further incidents pre

vented my recovery, and for that, I’m truly grateful. I appreciated all the kind wishes and expressions of care that everyone sent.

But none more than the banana.

Helen lives on the family farm near Mar shall, Sask., where she works as an author, columnist, and in edu cation. Find her online at PrairiemoreThere,helentoews.com.youcanreadofherhumorousWoolstories,or

find her fantasy series, Runestaff Chronicles.

PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW

Photo courtesy of Helen Toews

OFWHISPERSTHEPAST

Leading up to har vest in 1907, the ground had more moisture than usual and crops were growing well. All they needed now were warm days with plenty of sun to advance their growing season. Steady days of rainfall gave the farmers hope of a boun

Blending history together

tiful fall Immigrationharvest. of set tlers to the Lloydmin ster area had increased substantially.Merchants were doing well selling goods to the large number of wagonloads and set tlers going south on the meridian trail.

H. B. Hall was the owner of the largest department store in Lloydminster. There were a variety of

departments for shop pers to select from.

These included gro ceries, crockery, dry goods, gent’s furnish ings, ladies’ ready-towear, footwear, and smallWithhousewares.anygrowing set tlement, rules and regu lations are a necessity.

The newprocessmunicipalityLloydminsterwasintheofapprovingbylaws.Thesewerefairly

extensive with some lengthier and more detailed than others.

It’s interesting that the first bylaw adopted by the Town of Lloydmin ster in May 1907 per tained to the taxing, restraint and regulation of dogs running at large.

Dogs were definitely a problem often dis cussed in the local newspaper as they frightened horses caus ing mishaps, chased livestock and gener ally were a nuisance.

Logically, the next step was to hire a constable who would enforce this bylaw and who would also be responsible to collect poll taxes, act as a health inspector and inspector of licenses.

He was also the care taker of the fire engine and all its equipment.

This position involved other duties and requirements, all for the brilliant monthly salary of $40 as thereby stated in Bylaw No. 2.

The official town seal

was approved in Bylaw No. 3. “That the seal, an impression of which is stamped on the margin of this manuscript of the By-law, be the com mon seal of the Town of Lloydminster, that is to say, Town of Lloydmin ster, havetionthetraintakebeing,ogyEvenSaskatchewan.”withtechnolsteadilydevelopfolksfeltitwouldverychallengingtoaphotographofarumblingbyonnearbytracks.Whatatransportanoveltytrainsmustbeenduringtheir

first few years!

These were interest ing times in history; not just in the Lloydminster area, but also globally.

The Postmaster-Gen eral of England had a larger staff under his control than the entire standing British Army. The post office was amongst the most prof itable businesses in England.Incredibly, the Brit ish Museum was home

to 39 miles of books on itsPunishmentshelves. for committing a crime appeared rather min imal. “A man’s con science doesn’t begin to bite holes in his feelings until there is danger of his being found out.”

Self-control was and still is a timeless con cept of consequences for one’s “Discipline,actions.like the bridle in the hand of a good rider, should exer cise its influence with out appearing to do so; should ever be active, both as a support and as a restraint, yet seem to lie easily in hand.”

No matter where folks were from, their history blended together as set tlement increased.

File Photo

Lakeland to kick off Indigenous week

Both campuses at Lakeland College are set to kick off a slate of activities next week leading up to Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.Lakeland30. will be closed for the federal holiday that coincides with Orange Shirt Day to recognize the his tory and ongoing leg acy of residential schools.Events during Lake land’s awareness week, Sept. 26-29, will fea ture medicine walks with knowledge keeper Jazmyn Gartner for stu dents and staff at the Vermilion and Lloyd minsterTherecampuses.willalso be a

blanket exercise in Ver milion and an “Educa tion is Our New Buf falo” event in Lloyd with full details on the Lakeland“Acknowledgingapp. and learning from our shared history, as well as hon ouring survivors of resi dential schools and their families is an important part of our role as an educational institution and an ally to Indigenous Peoples,” said Lakeland president and CEO

MuseumtheatureenouslearncampusopportunitiesWainwright-Stewart.AliceShenotesprovidingforthecommunitytomoreaboutIndiglanguages,culandcommunityispriorityforLakeland.TwoexhibitsfromCanadianLanguagearealsoon

display in Lakeland’s libraries and Lakeland campuses until the end of TheSeptember.exhibit Cree Voices Across Canada is available at the Lloy dminster campus and Beyond Words: Diction aries and Indigenous Language at edyationtheIndigenousbetweentionvidessonsallationCanadaNationspartneredLakelandVermilion.hasalsowiththeFirstUniversityofandReconciliaEducationtosharenewopportunitywithstaffcalled“4SeaofReconciliation.”TheonlinecourseprothebasicfoundafortherelationshipCanadaandPeoplesandTruthandReconciliCommission.“WiththerecenttragatJamesSmithCree

Nation and Weldon, we know how important being of service is to each other,” said Wain wright-Stewart.Amassstabbing on that reserve, and in the nearby village of Wel don earlier this month, left 10 people dead and 18Lakeland’sinjured. Indigenous Support Services (ISS) team offers a range of personal and academic resources to help any students affected by the tragedy including the Circles for Reconcilia tionISSinitiative.works with the Indigenous Student Committee through out the year on a num ber of initiatives as well, including the Red Dress Project, Indige nous Awareness Week andLakelandmore. is located in the heart of Treaty 6

territory and Region 2 of the Métis Nation of Alberta.

File Photo

It’s tough parting with the home quarter

buyers for acreages, and another set of prospects for farmland, but fewer buyers for the yardsite and quarter together.

It is a topic of dis cussion in almost every initial planning meet ing I have with couples who are getting ready to sell the home quarter; should we subdivide off the yardsite or not?

The answer is “depends”. There are

The neighbour who wants the land for crop ping or pasture almost certainly doesn’t need another house.

The young family moving out to the coun try for the lifestyle ben efits of an acreage prob ably can’t afford any

thing beyond the house and 10 Sometimes,acres. the cur rent owners don’t want to spend the time and money to divide the existing title, after all it can take upwards of six months, plus the loca tion or design of the septic system may need upgrading.Theremay be signif icant emotional barri ers to making a logical

decision as well. Often, the current owners have deep ties to the property developed over decades of Itoccupation.takes20-plus years to grow a shelterbelt. One member of the cou ple probably grew up in the same yard. Their children consider it home, even though they moved to the city.

Personally, I find it to be one of the two most challenging properties to represent, right up there with the family cabin at the lake. There are simply too many memories for the outgo ing owners to overcome.

Acreages are not easy to move either these days, with high fuel costs plus spiking inter est rates throwing a def inite damper on things. Most buyers need to sell their house in town first. This can take time and here again, interest rates are putting pres sure on the residential market.Weused to say there

were three distinct groups of acreage buy ers; the biggest was the self-employed contrac tor, followed by fami lies who simply wanted to raise their children in the country, with the third set being horseowners.Well, the economic trials brought on by a struggling energy sector

put many a small busi ness owner with a semitractor or welding truck on shaky ground. They have all but disappeared out of the picture.

The cost of commut ing from a rural loca tion for work, school, or recreation, went up and has yet to come back down significantly.

File Photo

Big opening weekend for Bobcats

Back-to-back wins to open a season have been elusive for the Lloydminster Bobcats. In fact, since becom ing the Bobcats in 2005, this is something they’ve only accom plished twice.

A 4-3 overtime win on Friday

theutesfavour.momentumbeganadjustedframe.uteagainstresultedingplayandforcedday.trolstifftheycatsdivisionsetsecondurdaywouldthatWhitecourtagainstmeantattheveryleastitbepossible.Satnightwastheofatwo-gameagainsttheirNorthrivals,theBobwerefullyawarewereinforsomecompetition.WhitecourttookconearlyonSaturTheBobcatsweretothedefensivecaughtchasingtheratherthandictatitearlyon,whichinagoal-lessthanaminintotheopeningThehomesidewellandturningtheintheirSevenminintotheperiodWolverineswould

tempt fate by taking a penalty.The Cats power play scored twice Fri day and would have a chance to continue to build. At 1:27 into the man advantage, Leslie worked below the goal line and found rookie Ben Aucoin alone in front.Aucoin let no time waste getting the shot off and made it a 1-1 game scoring his first AJHL goal. Veter ans Borysiuk (pp) and Swanson would follow suit making for a 3-1 lead going into the first intermission.Earlyinthe second period, rookie Rylan Ringor would add another power-play goal, his second goal of the opening weekend. With a 4-1 lead, things looked to be rolling down easy street for the homeTwenty-sixside. min utes in and it seemed as though the game was locked down as the Wolverines reacted with a goaltending change. Cue the omi nous music.

In the dying moments of the second period, the Wolverines would make it a 4-2 hockey game on a shot from the bottom of the face-off theathird,goal.fromnotaderBobcatscircle.goaltenFreddieHalykhadpieceoftheshotbutenoughtokeepitthebackoftheTwominutesintothesuddenlyitwasone-goalgameandCatswereontheir

heels looking to regain the two-goal cushion. It wouldn’t come. With just over four minutes to play, it was 4-4 and the Civic Centre had fallenRegulationquiet. would not be enough, and so it was off to overtime for the second straight night.Friday’s overtime was full of question marks and missed opportuni ties before the Bobcats capitalized with 1:06 to go. Saturday was much cleaner; much more calculated for both sides.Again, chances at both ends, but Halyk

in the Lloyd net and Mills 200′ away stood tall in their nets for the full 5:00 extra period. Bring on the shootout. After a scoreless first round, Aucoin, already recognized for his sneaky release and early confidence, would shoot second and snapped a very quick wrist shot passed Mills to put the pressure on Whitecourts’ poten tially final shooter, Caleb MacDonald. His shot was clean to the high blocker side cor ner, however, Halyk would not be beaten as he caught enough of the puck to deflect it wide

of the goal. The Cats open the 2022/23 season in the driver’s seat with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2015. From head coach and gen eral manager Nigel Dube’s perspective, it was the result of paying attention and multiple efforts.“Weknow it is a mar athon of a season and we had a couple very valuable learning les sons to kick off the year, but we also found a way to win. We need contributions from all of the lines and every individual. Guys are finding the right areas

and being quick to pull the trigger,” he said. Last season, saw the Bobcats’ special teams get off to a rocky start. The power play was sub 15 per cent into November before it started to turn, and ultimately end the year at a respectable 19.5 perThecent.season is young

but special teams look much different. On the opening weekend, the power play scored on 5 of 9 chances, and while shorthanded, there has only been one goal against.

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Bobcats forward Nik Hoogendoorn takes a quick shot on Whitecourt Wolverines’ goaltender Carson Ironside at the Centennial Civic Centre on Saturday night. The ‘Cats beat the Wolverines 5-4 in a shootout. We individual.linesfromcontributionsneedalloftheandeveryGuys are finding the right areas and being quick to pull the trigger.

‘Cats start season on right foot

FROM PAGE 23

“Special teams are a huge part of the game. If you get an opportu nity you have to make the most of it,” said Dube on the impor tance of that shift.

While the team unit has looked strong to start the season it’s hard not to look at some individual perfor mances. Czar Alberta’s Matthew Swanson has opened the year with a goal and three assists.

His goal Saturday was nightmare fuel for goaltenders as he came off the left side wall and would seemingly glide through defend ers on his way to the front of the goal where he snapped a backhand release that left the goalie“Swansonspeechless.isakid that has high expectations and challenges him self every night. Pretty

sweet goal he had walk ing off the half wall tonight,” said Dube. Another notable fig ure on the weekend was goaltender Freddy Halyk. Two wins to start the season off, and having seen more than his fair share of shots at 83. Only he

and Brooks’ Ethan Bar wick opened the cam paign 2-0 with Halyk seeing nearly twice as many“Freddieshots. came up huge in the shootout. Guys have confidence in him back there and it’s showing,” said the coach.

The Bobcats had a couple of days to rest before hosting the Sherwood Park Crusad ers on Tuesday night, where they would win 4-2. The ‘Cats next home game is on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. when the Spruce Grove Saints are in town.

MIDWEST MIN. FROM PAGE 22

Have you priced out an athletic horse lately? Gone are the days of the $4,000 well-broke steed; they are well into fiveBesides,figures. who can afford to pull a rig down the road to the next rodeo or jackpot with diesel fuel prices

in the inbuyersonaandquartersTenderMLSbeenDefinitely,stratosphere?wehavesuccessfulusingorProgressiveinsellingfullwithhouseyardsite.Andwehavenot;it’scrapshootdependingmotivated,qualifiedwantingtolivethatparticulardis

trict and wanting the attributes of the house you have to sell.

The auction compa nies are an option, but the terms are usually unreserved, meaning the owner takes what ever the market is will ing to pay at the time, so that approach can be a significant gamble.

The oftotheportionofferisapproachlowest-riskforthesellertosubdivide,andtheresidentialonMLSwithoptiontothebuyerpurchasethebalancetheland.Iftheacreagebuyer

doesn’t want the rest of the quarter, then you are free to sell it separately.Itstilltakes time, and in a western Cana dian economy with so much uncertainty, patience is absolutely key.

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloy dminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation. Comments on this arti cle are welcome either by emailing callingclelland@remax.netvernmcor306-821-0611.

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photo

Careers

INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008 BUILT WITH CONCRETE POSTS. Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and more, 1-866-974-7678integritybuilt.comsales@www.integritybuilt.com.WHITESPRUCETREES:5’average$50.InstallationONLY$19.Includes:holeaugered,WurzelDipenzymeinjection,barkmulchapplication,staking.Minimumorder20.One-timefuelcharge:$125-175.CrystalSprings.403-820-0961.Qualityguaranteed.

Farmland Estate Tender; Farmhouse on 112 acres in great recreational area near Fur, Memorial, Iroquois & Big Shell Lakes. Call Gerald Muller, C&C Realty, 306-570-7743.

COMINGSALEEVENTS

FIREARMS WANTED

FOR OCTOBER 2022

LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual items. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-6942609, sauction.comsales@switzer-orwww.switzersauction.com.

NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina SK, is now buying Organic & VisitcontactandWheat.ConventionalForpricingdeliveryplease306-526-8117or306-751-2043oremailgrainbuyer@nutrasunfoods.com.AGPROSEEDS:BUY-INGHEATED,DAM-AGEDCANOLA.Onfarmpickup,promptpayment!TOPPRICESPAIDINSASK.Phone:306-873-3006orAGPROwebsiteforbids:agproseeds.com

ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac 1-888-483-8789.Rental.

OPPORTUNITIESEMPLOYMENT

AUCTION

AUCTION: Sep 24. East of Humboldt to 104th St, then South 5 km. Machinery; 1080 MF Tractor; Livestock items; Quad; Mossberg shotgun; Yard/ Shop; Misc.; Household. KIRSCH AUC TIONS www.kirschauctions.306-367-4925caPL#908445 OPERATORSEQUIPMENTREQUIRED:

VehiclevatedMooseJawToday.com/MooseJawExpress.comseekingf/tmoti-journalist/sportsreporterimmediately.required.Goodbenefits.Formoreinformationemailjritchie@moosejawto-day.comwithresumeandcoverletter.

motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season.

Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844

WANTED

GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM BUYERS purchasing all gold & silver bullion, jewelry, coins, nuggets, dust, scrap, pre-1968 coins, bulk silver, sterling +++ Numismatist purchasing entire coin collections & Royalaccumulations,CanadianMintcoins,worldcollec-tions,old$$$.+++250-864-3521.

FINANCIALSERVICES

Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll freewww.firstandsec-1-866-405-1228ondmortgages.ca

OPPORTUNITIESBUSINESS

BLANKET THE PROV INCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach almost 90 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for 225;1-800-282-6903details.Extwww.awna.com.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? www.pioneerwest.com.PioneerMoney?Unemployed?Bills?NeedWeLend!Ifyouownyourownhome-youqualify.AcceptanceCorp.MemberBBB.1-877-987-1420.CRIMINALRECORD?Whysufferemployment/licensingloss?Travel/businessopportunities?Beembarrassed?Think:CriminalPardon.USentrywaiver.Recordpurge.Filedestruction.Freeconsultation.1-800-347-2540.wwwaccesslegalmjf.com.

PRIVATE MORTGAGE LENDER. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-4051228 secondmortgages.ca.www.firstand-

GET YOUR MESSAGE SEEN ACROSS Alberta. The Blanket Classifieds or Value Ads reach over 600,000 Alberta readers weekly. Two options starting at $269 or $995 to get your message out! Business changes, hiring, items for sale, cancellations, tenders, etc. People are increas ingly staying home and rely on their local newspapers for informa tion. KEEP people in the loop with our 90 Weekly Community Newspa pers. Call THIS NEWSPA PER now or email X225.sifieds@awna.comclasfordetails.1-800-282-6903,780-434-8746www.awna.com.

AGRICULTURECHILDCARE

Integrity Post Frame Buildings SINCE 2008 Built ConcretewithPosts

Barns, Shops, Riding MachineArenas,ShedsandMore Integritybuilt.comsales@1-866-974-7678www.integritybuilt.com

HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical condi tions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING?

The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30,000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help.

HundredssomeonefromGET1-844-453-5372.UPTO$50,000theGovernmentofCanada.Doyouoryouknowhaveanyoftheseconditions:ADHD,Anxiety,Arthritis,Asthma,Cancer,COPD,Depression,Diabetes,DifficultyWalking,Fibromyalgia,IrritableBowels,Overweight,TroubleDressing...andmore.ALLAges&MedicalConditionsqualify.CALLTHEBENEFITSPROGRAM1-800-211-3550orsendatextmessagewithNameandMailingAddressto403-980-3605foryourFREEbenefitspackage.

LAND FOR SALE

FARMLAND WANTED

3 QUARTERS OF CROP LAND South of Weyburn, SK. Distressed sale. Priced below market at 1.27 x assessment, with a 4% return with lease. $594,800.00. Call Doug at 306-716-2671. land.

NO FEES COMMISSIONSOR

Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way.

Doug Rue, for further saskfarms@shaw.ca306-716-2671informationwww.sellyourfarmland.com

FARMLAND AND PASTURE LAND BY SASKATCHEWAN RIVER. 160 acres. Best hunt ing in Albert,Potential.ExcellentSaskatchewan.fishing.Thickpine&poplarbluffs,bywatercoulee.Oldyardsitewithpowerandwater.RevenueEastofPrinceSK.$248,000.CallDoug306-716-2671.