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VOLUME 3 I ISSUE 13

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ParaGolfer a game changer GEOFF LEE

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.................................. A new ParaGolfer acquired by Border City Connects is giving individuals of all ages with impaired mobility a new lease on life. This includes Lloydminster’s Brue Mann, who has a spinal cord injury and can enjoy the game of golf again in the adaptive recreation vehicle. In fact, he dove a ball 150 yards down the middle of a fairway at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre during a demonstration and official launch on Sept. 16. “I’m out there and I’m doing things that I used to. It’s pretty fabulous that way,” he said. Brue was injured in a motor vehicle accident last May and is relearning how to play the game with the ParaGolfer. “It’s so nice to be out with my friends again. It’s been a gamechanger this summer,” he said. The ParaGolfer is an

all-terrain wheelchair that raises the user into a standing position to allow a more conventional golf swing. Border City Connects purchased the vehicle for multiple year-round sports and social activities to appeal to the wider user group that Brue spoke about. “The main thing that instantly comes to mind is standing across the alter from my bride one day,” he said with a smile. It can also be used for sports like archery, curling and even bowling. “The possibilities are endless and we can’t wait to see it improving the quality of life and making amazing memories for all those that can use it,” said Border City Connects director Glenn Fagnan. Fagnan says the unit will be available for bookings soon through a contact phone number on their website. The ParaGolfer purchase was made possible by a donation from the Lloydminster family of the late Ken

Geoff Lee Meridian Source A spinal cord injury can no longer prevent Lloydminster golfer Brue Mann from once again enjoying the game, thanks to the purchase of the ParaGolfer by Border City Connects. The unit is a registered wheelchair that puts any individual with impaired mobility in an upright position for a variety of sports and social activities. It can be booked from Border City Connects.

Arnold, facilitated by his wife, Donna. The Arnolds’ daughter Ramona ArnoldMann explained how it happened, noting Brue is her cousin by mar-

riage, to connect the dots. “Mom was looking to make some donations in my dad’s memory. Through Brue’s spinal cord injury, we saw

there was some opportunity to give back and buy this,” said Ramona. “We connected with the Health Foundation and they went and ran

with it and purchased it and made a connection with Border City Connects and with Fountain Tire.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Onion Lake RCMP sudden death investigation results in second-degree murder charge

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Onion Lake RCMP, along with the North Battleford, Prince Albert and Saskatoon RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), have been investigating the homicide of Braden Richard Bull for over eight months. Officers have continued to follow-up on all information and tips FROM PAGE 1

Fountain Tire stepped forward to help sponsor the approximate $41,000 cost of the ParaGolfer. “The end result is what we see today,” said Ramona. “We’ve had the opportunity to see the joy that this brings to Brue’s life. We hope it brings a lot of joy to others in the community as well as spinal cord injuries.” ParaGolfer was co-

received from the public regarding this investigation and conducted several interviews. As a result of this work, officers have arrested and charged 24-yearold Vega Bear, of Onion Lake, SK, with Second Degree Murder. The North Battleford and Saskatoon RCMP GIS arrested Bear in Edmonton on Sept. 21. Bear was transported to

Lloydminster to make his first appearance in Provincial Court on Sept. 22. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit – North, the North Battleford RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Saskatchewan RCMP Polygraph Unit also assisted with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

designed by South African-born Anthony Netto, who lives in California. He also founded the Stand Up and Play Foundation to make more ParaGolfers available to players like himself who are mobility challenged. “It’s the ability, not the disability that I’d like to promote out there,” he said during a previous Stand Up and Play tournament in Kelowna. Netto plans to come

to Canada again in the future to put on clinics, a role currently being filled by Brue locally after playing several rounds of golf with it. “I’ll be able to help the next guy in line who wants to try it out,” said Brue. “I’m still getting the hang of it—you’re out there, you’re enjoying it—summertime, the weather’s perfect. “It’s also a registered wheelchair in itself. It can be used for anything wheelchair-wise.”

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Colleens duel over healthcare Sask Party’s plan was for four years of ‘austerity’ meaning deep cuts to health and education.”

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NDP candidate Colleen Morrell Henning. File Photo GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The battle of the two Colleens in Lloydminster is heating up over whose political party can best deliver healthcare to voters in the Saskatchewan election. The gloves are off after Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young announced a list of ready-to-go improvement projects at the Lloydminster Hospital and Home Care Facilities approved by her Saskatchewan Party. The hospital projects include upgrades to the pneumatic controls to digital, construction of a sterile storage space, and upgrades to the motor and variable frequency drive of the HVAC handling system in the surgery room. “The projects will ensure a strong health-

care system in the Lloydminster and surrounding area while creating local jobs,” said Young on Sept. 18. NDP candidate, Colleen Morrell Henning, says she welcomes any investment in the community in response but cautions voters, the investment will be short-lived if Scott Moe’s government is reelected on Oct. 26. “....more and more, we are hearing from people that have real concerns that Scott Moe and the Sask Party will go back to their old playbook of deep cuts to health care — and pushing more privatization that puts your credit card over your health care,” said Henning. ”Tho se fears w e re confirmed when the finance minister announced that the

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....more and more, we are hearing from people that have real concerns that Scott Moe and the Sask Party will go back to their old playbook of deep cuts to health care — and pushing more privatization that puts your credit card over your health care.

The 2020-21 Ministry of Health budget is $5.8 billion, an increase

of $255 million from 2019-20. Young says additional improvements to the Lloydminster Hospital include elevator upgrades and a medical air compressor. The Lloydminster Home Care facility will be undergoing a rooftop heating and cooling unit replacement. The MLA says local communities and industries will be included in both the planning and construction of these projects. Young notes $200 million of the government’s $7.5 billion, twoyear capital plan for economic recovery from COVID-19 has been designated for health infrastructure including major projects and maintenance. Henning says when it comes to healthcare, voters are better off to

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Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young is pictured with Graham Brown, left, president of the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society ��

listen to NDP Leader Ryan Meili who is a

family doctor.

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Lori Craven Memorial brings in $31K

nament this year, the Lori Craven Memorial Tournament was still able to bring

in $31,000 through online auctions, raffles, bottle drives, steak nights and team donations. This year marks the 19th annual tournament and all proceeds raised will be supporting local families. One family to receive funds this year was Rochelle and Blair Smith, who’s threemonth-old son Cutler is still in good hands at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Blair accepted a cheque for $12,000 from Jayce Miazga on Tuesday night, who raised $620 this year by cutting her hair.

50 mental health nurses for schools and an additional $5 million to work with school divisions to reverse cuts and hire child educational psychologists, counsellors, speech-language pathologists and other mental health supports. “The mental health of

our province’s youth is not a luxury,” said Meili in a policy update. “Real support now can ensure that kids aren’t left to suffer alone.” The NDP and Sask Party are the only candidates in the Lloydminster riding.

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“He knows how important it is that families have access to quality health care when and where they need it,” she said. Meili promises an NDP government will invest $5 million to hire

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Students chase Fox’s dream

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Anthony Bender, vice-principal of École St. Thomas, got some of his Grade 7 students to pose with elbow bumps during a staggered Terry Fox school run on Sept. 18. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. École St. Thomas in the Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD) set the early standard for safe Terry Fox school runs this season in the Border City. The school held the first 40th anniversary Terry Fox run in Lloyd mins te r l as t F rid ay with COVID-19 social distancing protocols

in effect. Small groups of runners took part in the outdoor event under sunny skies. “We’ve got them all separated into cohorts and separate locations for the run,” said vice-principal Anthony Bender with the Grade 7 run underway. “We are not all running together. It’s working just fine. The kids will make it what

it is.” The run preceded virtual anniversary runs in Lloydminster and across Canada on Sept. 20. Other school runs are taking place in the LCSD and Lloydminster Public School Division this month. In the days leading up to their run, École St. Thomas students learned all about Fox’s Marathon of

Hope in 1980. Fox planned to run across Canada to fund a cure for cancer that led to his right leg being amputated in 1977. The one-legged runner was forced to stop his run outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario because cancer had appeared his lungs. Fox died in June 1981 at the age of 22. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Keeping Terry’s dream alive

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Grade 7 students at École St. Thomas ran on the grass for the Terry Fox Run Sept. 18, with safe distancing rules in effect for COVID-19. Classes held their own runs to keep the groups small. FROM PAGE 5

Those class lessons prepared a Grade 7 student named Peyton to explain why the fundraising run is still relevant after 40 years. “It’s important because when he had cancer he got diagnosed quite young and

died very young,” said Peyton. “So if we raise money for cancer, we can find a cure so people that get diagnosed even younger than him can heal and live the rest of their life.” Another Grade 7 student Hannah, took

a break from her run to answer the same question. “It’s important to run today to honour the people who have died of cancer or who have cancer right now and who need help fundraising with money to save them and get a

cure,” she said. “Terry Fox ran all the way across Canada just to raise money for the people that have cancer.” Bender says the school collects donations that are submitted to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Governance and Priorities Committee meeting recap This past Monday’s Governance and Priorities Committee meeting included the following highlights: Administration Presentations 1. The committee accepted the RCMP Quarterly Update regarding staffing, year-to-date statistics and updates on the 2020/21 fiscal year as information.

2. The Economic Recovery Task Force presented an update to the committee on its organizations’ initiatives and how they have pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. The committee requested more information regarding the E-Commerce Support Grant and that the item be brought forward to a future council meeting.

4. The committee accepted the Community Service Building Site Redevelopment Update report as information and that the item be brought forward to a future council meeting for decision. 5. The committee accepted the City of Lloydminster Municipal Development Standards - 2020 Revision report as information.

6. The committee accepted the 2020 Municipal and School Election Update as information. 7. The committee accepted the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre Relocation to Commercial Leased Premises report as information and that the item be brought forward to a future council meeting for decision.

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Frog Lake signs Trans Mountain bid GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Treaty 6 First Nations in Alberta are setting themselves up to benefit from a potential equity purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline and

Expansion Project by Western Indigenous Pipeline Group Inc. (WIPG). Frog Lake First Nation has signed a letter of intent to back WIPG’s bid to buy a 50 per cent stake in Trans ��

Mountain with other treaty members in the province to follow suit. The pipeline was purchased by the federal government from Kinder Morgan in 2018 for $4.5 billion with costs soaring to between $12-16 billion to complete construction by late 2022. The letter of intent signals the federal government that WIPG is committed to purchasing Trans Mountain for the benefit of First Nations Title and Rights’ holders in Alberta and B.C. “We have support from Vancouver Island all the way through B.C. Now we are working with Treaty 6 confederacy chiefs in Alberta – 18 of them,” said WIPG’s CEO and director, Joe Dion, last Thursday morning. “We got Frog Lake signed up a couple of days ago and we’re meeting with Cold Lake this morning.”

File Photo Dion says he expects to sign the rest up within two weeks. The letter of intent sets out the principles and framework for establishing a collaborative working relationship between Frog Lake and WIPG as it generates support for its bid. WIPG aims to partner with an unnamed “tier 1” pipeline company to co-own Trans Mountain. “This agreement will help provide our community with opportunities for future gener-

ations, while enabling Frog Lake Cree Nation to secure muchneeded own-source revenues to assist with pressing community needs during these trying times,” said Chief Greg Desjarlais. The expansion pipeline will transport heavy oil from Alberta to a tidewater port in Burnaby, B.C. Trans Mountain CEO, Ian Anderson, said earlier this year, the project will generate $1.5 billion annually in cash when it’s

fully operational. “Frog Lake has been a proponent for this tidewater access for a number of years,” said Dion. Dion is the chair and CEO of Frog Lake Energy Resources Corp. that owns an interest in heavy oil production. The wholly-owned Frog Lake First Nation company has been hit hard by the downturn in oil prices and market demand. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Lighting up our community

Videre Images Submitted to the Meridian Source On Tuesday evening a number of local entertainment venues lit up their buildings with red light, including the Vic Juba Community Theatre, as many other venues across the country did to shed some light on the struggles they’ve been facing due to COVID-19. FROM PAGE 8

Dion says the heavy oil price discount to benchmark West Texas In terme d i a t e oi l h a s been killing Alberta. “It killed Frog Lake— they lost $100 millionplus in revenue because of the price differential—we have to sell to the U.S,” he said. Dion says they have two Chinese partners in Frog Lake and they’ve been pushing for the tidewater pipeline to be built. “We are happy we

have signed this agreement with WIPG,” he said. “At this point in time, we’re not asking them to put in any money. Their rights under Treaty 6 are being exercised here and their Rights and Title are also being exercised in B.C. and that’s our leverage.” He says CIBC is their financial advisor and they are confident WIPG can raise the money to buy the pipeline on commercial terms.

Dion says Alberta First Nations, including Frog Lake, would own units in the ownership structure. “Basically, once we buy the pipeline, we see them earning an annual return,” he said. “As the expansion comes into production, the revenue streams increase.” WIPG was created with the goal of de-risking development of the pipeline while enabling impacted First Nations to participate in equity ownership of a major capital project.

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Stubbs calls on PM to reunite families

hannon Stubbs, the new Conservative Party critic for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is calling on the Trudeau government to resolve situations where families remain separated during the pandemic. “Our thoughts are with all families and committed couples that have been separated during this pandemic,” said Stubbs and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship critic Raquel Dancho in a joint statement on Sept. 18.

“Since early June, Conservative Members of Parliament have been highlighting cases of Canadians who were unfairly excluded from the Liberals’ immediate family criteria to reunite in Canada. “We are calling on the Trudeau government to take a compassionate approach to resolve situations where families remain separated, while ensuring the health and safety of Canadians. “No one should have to guess whether they will be allowed across the border to be with family. The government

must be clear about who can travel across the border, and in what circumstances. “Conservatives continue to support limiting travel between Canada and the US until the COVID-19 outbreak is under control in both countries. “But there is a basic issue of fairness, where Liberal ministers give themselves the power to provide compassionate exemptions for individuals entering from countries other than the United States, or well connected, elite billionaires can secure

exemptions to visit Canada, but Canadians separated from family and partners in the US, do not have the same access. That’s just wrong. “ Th e Tru d e a u go vernment must put forward a responsible plan that clarifies the criteria, fixes this inconsistency, and protects all Canadians. “Conservatives call on the Trudeau government to bring forward a clear, fair and compassionate plan that allows Canadians to be reunited with their loved ones.”

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Election survey snapshot STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Recent survey data from the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research (CHASR) suggests COVID-19 will be one of the top issues when provincial voters go to the polls on Oct. 26. The CHASR survey, conducted in partnership with Postmedia News and CBC Saskatchewan from Sept. 1 to 3, identifies the economy as the second leading issue, way ahead of education. The CHASR survey asked a representative sample of 400 potential voters their thoughts about Sas -

katchewan politics. When it comes to healthcare more than six in 10 respondents stated that issues related to COVID-19 will be important in determining their vote in the provincial election. Interestingly, 34 per cent of those surveyed stated they hadn’t made up their minds who to vote for if the election were held today. However, nearly four in 10 state COVID-19 issues will be very important to their vote choice, and 76 per cent state they will be either very or somewhat important. The data shows 29 per cent of respondents stated they would vote for the

Saskatchewan Party today and just 14 per cent for the NDP. In the Lloydminster riding, voters only have to choose between incumbent Colleen Young from the Sask. Party and Colleen Morrell Henning from the NDP. There are no candidates for the Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan (formerly Wexit Sask), Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Green Party, Saskatchewan Liberal Association and no Independent candidates. From the CHASR data, it looks like the outcome could indeed come down to how well voters perceive the leaders of the

Saskatchewan Party and NDP to deal with COVID-19 and economic recovery. Unfortunately, so much of the provincial economy is out of the province’s control with trade and travel restrictions in place nationally and internationally. Any party that can promise voters they will do no harm economically could get a lot of votes. Being in a border city, let’s hope that means whichever party wins will keep the bi-provincial nature of Lloydminster in mind when they bring in new legislation. Let’s hope we can also recognize the premier-elect wearing a mask!

SaskTel invest $70M in last phase of Wireless Sask Yesterday, SaskTel announced plans to increase its investment in the Government of Saskatchewan’s Wireless Saskatchewan initiative by more than

$70 million. As part of this additional investment, SaskTel plans to build 74 new macro cell towers in underserved rural and resort com-

munities by early summer 2021. This brings the total investment in rural connectivity over the last three years to more than $107 million.

Once this final phase of the program is complete, SaskTel’s wireless network will grow to include approximately 1,000 cell towers province wide.

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A lesson in asking the five Ws PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Language arts classes have begun in schools e v e r yw h e r e , a n d I’ m glad. Of course, I’m not a student. I’m not staring

into space as my teacher explains the elements of a narrative. I’m not doodling a picture of Super Mario as the teacher delivers a lesson on writing WH questions (who, what, where, when and why). Therefore, in honour

of the children I help to write each day, I’ve decided to join them. Here follows an alternate version of WH questions. Who in the world would grin from ear to ear while flushing water up their nose? Yet, I

saw several delighted people do just that on a television advertisement yesterday. As they tilted their heads back, with a smile, and allowed a cup of salty brine to pass unhindered through their nasal cavities, they looked positively radiant. Is that even possible? Am I missing something? I’m not saying it’s not beneficial, I’m saying it can’t possibly warrant such expressions of joy. What sort of movies do criminals watch? Husband, Tom, and I recently saw The Equalizer. It’s an action thriller focussing on an exmarine turned vigilante. As we watched each scene of mayhem unfold, I thought of the criminals that were either shot, stabbed, skewered, lacerated, crushed or choked to death. People like films

File Photo where the good guy triumphs, but would bad guys want to see this? Wouldn’t they commiserate with the crooks? Feel for the felons? Hope for the hoods? So, what do they watch? Where are the editorials, news articles and magazine pieces that don’t cite people’s age? Is this information really relevant? Must we know that the perpetrator of a crime was 38? Is it

important to understand the winner of a car was 53? I can think of only one instance where knowing someone’s age might be interesting, one day, long from now; Helen Row Toews, a 98-year-old Canadian writer, was last seen boarding a Boeing 747 for Europe. Her exact whereabouts are unknown. When is it okay to be brutally honest? CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Jobs for Alberta, innovative tech for the world MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Alberta government is spending dollars from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund on a series of programs that will get Albertans back to work and reduce emissions. TIER is funded by large industry. The latest TIER investment will support 3,400 jobs on its own and up to 8,700 jobs when investments from industry and other funding sources are included. This investment is in direct response to the unprecedented economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, supporting a suite of programs that will create thousands of jobs and help industry reduce emissions. “These projects will create jobs, grow our economy and help the environment,” said Premier Jason Kenney.

“That’s why we created the TIER program – to show the world that Alberta is an environmental leader while making our economy more competitive.” Alberta’s government will invest up to $750 million from the TIER fund and other public funding. This investment will be more than doubled by additional dollars from industry and other sectors, leading to more than $1.9 billion in total funding. “We’ll stand by our industries and workers and we won’t leave our resources in the ground, as some have suggested we do. There is a better way,” said Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon. “Alberta is a province of innovators who are helping our worldclass energy industry reduce emissions while creating jobs and getting Albertans back to work. This money from

Alberta’s TIER program will get almost 9,000 Albertans working again. And, the technology that they develop will not only make life better for Albertans, but will help the world reduce emissions.” This TIER f u nd ing includes $80 million for Alberta’s new Industrial Energy Efficiency and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (IEE CCUS) Grant Program. This program offers funding for industrial energy efficiency and carbon capture, utilization and storage projects. It will help Alberta’s industries reduce emissions, increase competitiveness, save money and improve energy efficiency through technology and equipment upgrades. The program is estimated to create hundreds of jobs and could reduce about 300,000 tonnes of emissions per year, depending on the

File Photo types of projects that are submitted. Successful projects will be chosen through a competitive evaluation process. Eligibility details follow: - The IEE CCUS program is for improvements at facilities that are regulated, or eligible to be regulated, by the TIER regulation. - Su cce ssf u l ap p licants are eligible to receive up to 75 per cent of project costs, up to a maximum of $20 million. - There is no minimum or maximum total project cost eligibility requirement. - Existing projects are

eligible; however, grant funding cannot be used toward retroactive proj-

ect costs. The deadline to apply is Oct. 30.

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Jobs coming to new 4-Wing facility MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Cold Lake is getting an economic boost with the design of a new fighter jet facility at 4 Wing Cold Lake to house new aircraft. The Minister of National Defence recently announced a $9.2-million contract award to EllisDon Construction Services Inc., of Edmonton for the design of the fighter jet facility. The 4 Wing base is one of two main operating bases for Canada’s future fighter aircraft. “This contract is an import ant milest one

in preparing Cold Lake for the future fighter, and it takes us one step closer to delivering the infrastructure our aviators need for the future,” said Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan. The Cold Lake facility will host two tactical fighter squadrons and will cover approximately 19,300 sq. metres, providing space for daily operations, maintenance, administration, mission planning, and simulator training. It will also house operational and supp or t t r aining squ ad -

File Photo rons and their training facilities. A second facility and contract award is also planned for 3 Wing Bagotville. A t o t a l o f over 900 jobs are expected to be created during the design and construction of

both facilities. Combined, this infrastructure will support the long-term maintenance and operation of 88 new aircraft being procured for the Royal Canadian Air Force through the Future Fighter Capability Project.

A guide to the five Ws FROM PAGE 12

I worked with a man who spent each day talking about his garden. He spoke lovingly of shrubs, perennials and fruit trees, before waxing eloquent over soil type and fertilizer. Then, he discussed the merits of compost, raised beds and proper drainage. That’s why, when he downsized his plot and offered me his castoffs, I happily agreed. I backed up to his house and hopped out to find him already loading plants into my truck; 73 of them actually. Each one precisely the same as the last—all garlic chives. When would anyone ever want 73 garlic chive plants? But did I tell him this was madness? Order him to stop? Ask him to give his head a shake? Nope. I thanked him kindly, drove home and swept all but five into a field. Why are all the actors in romantic movies either ruggedly handsome or drop-dead gorgeous? Heck, even the taxi driver in scene two, a guy rolling past in a garbage truck and a woman walking her dog were unbelievably attractive. This is not reality! Why are all the chunky, plain folks like me excluded? Why has the average person not been involved? Why has no one with an uneven complexion been employed? Or folks with bad haircuts or big feet? I call discrimination! Thus concludes my tirade using WH questions. While not quite what the teachers had in mind, it’ll have to do. Perhaps you have a few yourself?

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Celebrating the Border City, one business at a time EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Publisher Reid Keebaugh

Marketing Manager Deanna Wandler

Well, it might be safe to say 2020 hasn’t been the year we were all expecting it to be, but, with the amount of positivity pouring out of the local business community, the Border City still has a lot to celebrate, and we at the Meridian Source would like to thank all of our advertisers and readers for the support throughout the years. The Meridian Source is celebrating 75 years of print media in the city, an industry rich in tradition that was started by Byron Keebaugh in 1958 when he

launched the Meridian Booster. After years of corporate ownership, the Booster was sold back to local business mogul and Byron’s son, Reid Keebaugh, in December 2016. At this time, Reid had also started the Lloydminster Source newspaper in 2005. Now with two newspapers under the Lloydminster Source Ltd. brand, Reid kept both the Source and the Booster thriving for two years before making the decision to amalgamate. The first edition of the Meridian Source was printed on July 5, 2018, and since

Marketing Consultant Catherine Kruining

then, our dedicated team of writers, sales representatives, graphic designers and administrative staff have been there telling the stories you enjoy reading. We’re making our own history here, and we’re happy you’ve been around to share the past, as we too look to the future. The past seven months haven’t been easy for anyone, especially the local business community, but through the support of local shoppers, like you fine folks, local businesses thrived when they didn’t kno w w h at th e future looked like. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Showcasing the growth of local businesses FROM PAGE 2

Every business I had the pleasure of speaking with for this supplement carried a similar tune. “Business has been a lot better than expected, and we’d like to thank the community for the continued support through these tough times.” For me, this is a great sign of what’s to come. Yes, things have slowed down since March, but we’re one tough community, and we will continue t o g e t throug h t he s e times of uncertainty.

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FROM PAGE 3

Watching the community and local economy bounce back from the struggles associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of amazing, and I am honoured I had the opportunity to share the excitement with members of the local business community. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, businesses in the Border City and surrounding area have been able to continue operating, but whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing to me is they have also continued to give back to the community thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s given so much to them over the years. The Meridian Source is a proud member of this community. The newspapers has been here through the ups and downs for a combined 75 years, and we are looking forward to another 75 years with you. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Documenting our evolution FROM PAGE 4

Accounts Payable Leanne Doull

Administrator Tracy Block

Each week, our team works tirelessly to put out the best newspaper we possibly can, and you, the readers, have been there every step of the way. We are looking forward to continuing the traditions Byron started back in 1958, and we’re happy we were here to document the triumphs made by the community during the current pandemic. We wouldn’t be here without you, so thank you for your support, and here’s to a prosperous future, together.

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The Old Stone Store WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

Let’s face it, in the good old days times were just plain tough. Folks “turned up the thermostat” by putting another log on the fire. Running water meant going to the well or nearby water source and running back; the wooden pail overflowing with water no matter the season. One area farmer sold a steer circa 1919-20 and received a bill for 65 cents because it had horns. Nonetheless, folks were hardy and embraced the challenges of prairie living. Staying in touch meant a great deal whether it was visiting in-person at the local store beside the wood stove or receiving a letter from family living afar. Under the cover of a large marquee tent, Mr. J. H. Abraham opened a store about a mile south of the Lone Rock corner in 1906. This district didn’t even have a name as yet. The winter of 1906-1907 was brutal but the store supplies were hauled from Lloydminster “through blizzards, drifted snow

File Photo and biting cold.” By mid-June, Mr. Abraham was also appointed postmaster providing mail service from his tent. With the addition of the post office, this area was eventually named Rivercourse. About 90 per cent of the district settlers relied on these services for their mail and supplies. Mail service from Marsden to Rivercourse was a two-day journey with various delivery and pick-up stops in between for mail carriers. This route was changed to Lloydminster around 1914. The Old Stone Store was built in 1907 to replace this tent and opened late fall. The post office was moved to a residence in 1912 and then back to the store two years later.

A storekeeper needed the confidence and respect of its customers which was certainly the case here. This country store carried a surplus of necessities such as “bolts, nails, wrenches, axes, axe handles, pitchforks, nose muzzles and axle grease.” Grocery staples, various clothing items and of course garden seeds in the spring filled the store. Reducing the use of packaging wasn’t an issue as a large number of items came in wooden barrels. Customers had to bring their own containers if they wanted “apples, molasses, vinegar, coal oil and machine oil” for example. This area eventually became known as the Rugby School District with the school opening in 1908 before it was even completed.

Desks arrived in the fall, slates were used for lessons and folks collected books for students to use. Additions were added in 1910 to include a teacherage. Teachers made their own curriculum. Once more land was purchased for adding stables in 1918; the school became a site for social gatherings. The following spring the school was moved over slightly to where the stables were located. By 1929 a well was dug and water no longer had to be hauled from nearby homesteads. The original well water was not suitable for drinking. The Rugby school closed its doors in June 1953 and students now attended either Furness or Lone Rock. For our early settlers, trials became achievements!

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

As I look out the window of my home office, I am reminded how much I enjoy fall. It could be the vibrant colours, with a contrast between the still green grass and the yellow/red leaves of the surrounding trees. It may be the sound of geese and sandhill cranes overhead looking for a place to feed in the neighbouring fields. Just for the heck of it, a few weeks ago I put out a mineral block in a bluff of trees in the pasture below the yard with a game camera pointed at it. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of a whitetail buck that has been hanging around the farm on and off this summer; not to hunt, just to enjoy. A doe and her fawn

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A little ode to fall

visit the site from time to time, but imagine my surprise to see a series of photos showcasing a mother moose and two calves spending a full day there earlier this week. Speaking of wildlife, we are seeing a significant increase in jackrabbits this year. Not only do they cozy up to the silage pile, but I also routed them everywhere we were working up old hay land. In fact, a bald eagle kept watch for a whole afternoon from his perch atop a tall poplar tree until snaring one in his talons as it left the safety of the grass I was disking down. Fall, of course, is also a serious countdown for both grain farmers and livestock owners. Nobody wants to harvest in the spring, and drying grain certainly isn’t much fun either, not to mention the extra time and

File Photo expense involved. We have started to bring yearlings home off their summer pasture. It is time for them to head to a finishing feedlot in southern Alberta. Soon, freshly-weaned calves will show up at market and a new cycle of backgrounding for

next spring’s grass will begin. Thankfully, we have great neighbours who tolerate the extra noise these young animals make calling for their mothers the first week or so. The days without snow are numbered and it was not all that

many years ago the first storm came unexpectedly on Oct. 13 and stayed all winter. Yuk! Nobody wants an early or wet fall. There is just too much work to be completed before we welcome winter. Besides, who among us doesn’t want time to enjoy nature dressed

up in all its finery? 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 em ail ing m ccl v @ sasktel.net or calling 306-821-0611.

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Oil and gas sector gets support with $34M

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On Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan provided an update on the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP). Launched in May, with the first approved projects announced in July, $34 million worth of work packages have been approved. “Saskatchewan-based service companies were among the hardest-hit sectors by COVID-19 and the OPEC+ price war, and it was crucial to get those workers— who form the backbone of the oil and gas sector—back on the job,” said Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre. “We are proud of the ASCP program, which has rolled out smoothly and efficiently, and very pleased that work-

ers across the province are being employed by local oilfield service companies.” The currentlyapproved work packages make up Phase 1 of the program, which will allocate $100 million in funding for eligible oil and gas operators who collaborate with Saskatchewan-based service companies to undertake abandonment and reclamation work on inactive wells, facilities and flowlines. The Saskatchewan Resource Council (SRC), with SaskBuilds, is providing procurement expertise to ensure that Saskatchewan-based service companies are employed. The ASCP continues to approve new work projects and, over a two-and-a-half-year period, will access up to $400 million in federal

funding. Up to 8,000 inactive wells and facilities are expected to be abandoned and reclaimed over the life of the program, which is expected to support some 2,100 full-time equivalent jobs. “The Saskatchewan ASCP funding has made the difference from having six people employed to now having 25 people employed to undertake this work, which has tripled ou r company ’s manhours since the funding came into place,” said Prairie Dog Reclamation and Fencing owner and operator Jeff Loehndorf. “I am so appreciative of the work this funding has generated in this province as it will go a long way to sustaining my business.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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Work packages approved in Sask FROM PAGE 37

There are currently 11 operators and over 100 service companies involved in the approved work packages, which are evenly distributed across all four major oil-producing regions of the province. Approximately $4.4 million in work has been completed to date, including 172 well abandonments, 312 well reclamations, 41 facility decommissions, and 38 flowline abandonments. “Onion Lake Cree Nation Well Servicing GP is much appreciative for being called upon on the abandonment well program with CNRL,” said

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File Photo Onion Lake Business Development Corporation Executive Director Tom Chief. “Getting back to work has been a blessing in disguise as we didn’t have a clue where the oil and gas industry was heading with the uncertainty of the market, and we’re very hopeful this work continues and keeps us busy for the next couple of years.” In addition to cleaning up inactive wells through the ASCP, the provincial government remains com-

mitted to working with the oil and gas sector to strengthen liability management programs, including policies and regulations, to ensure that licensees are responsible for environmental liabilities and inactive wells are properly reclaimed. This builds on work already completed last year, by the Ministry of Energy and Resources, on the development of a new abandonment directive that led to a record number of abandon-

ments in 2019. “Our strong, internationally-recognized regulatory framework will continue to serve us well by protecting the environment and supporting jobs and economic recovery,” said Eyre. “Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector is one of the most environmentally responsible in the world, and our operators recognize the importance of the timely retirement of wells and facilities that are no longer economical.”

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Sports

Coaching made easy thanks to good people, committed athletes JAMIE HARKINS

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Lloydminster PWM U18 AAA Steelers assistant coach, Dean MacArthur, enjoys the respect of all the players he has helped guide over the past four years because he volunteers his time for the right reasons. MacArthur cited the enthusiasm and commitment shown by these young athletes as well as the great culture that bantam and midget head coaches Mervin and Morgan Mann build as his motive for coming back this season. He said a love for the game nourished by playing along with coaching and watching his son Clarke advance through its ranks can also stand in as a reason for skating back onto the ice. Apart for one winter helping coach the Lloydminster bantam AAA Bobcats a few seasons back, noted MacArthur, the chance to stand behind a hockey bench last came during Clarke’s bantam AA days. He added there wasn’t much of an interest when Morgan first approached him four years ago to coach once again, but the longtime Border City educator can be persistent when he wants to be. “He said ‘well, let’s have a cup of coffee,’

Lloydminster PWM U18 AAA Steelers assistant coach, Dean MacArthur. File Photo so we had a cup of coffee, talked about hockey and just life in general,” said MacArthur. “As I got up to leave he said ‘what size of track suit should I order? Do you need a large or a medium?’ It’s pretty hard to turn the guy down. “He has the right ideas about coaching young athletes, female or male, so that’s how it got started. Then I got to know all the families and the kids. If you’ve got a little bit to

offer than it’s a pleasure to and all these kids appreciate it.” MacArthur said his main task with the Steelers is simply paying attention to detail and supporting the girls in their work. He said Morgan Mann, as well as fellow assistants Larissa Scott and Annette Jensen, all have their own opinions about how to best use certain players and employ their systems, but when they get together the meetings

are always positive. “We’ve been told that we might be able to play some league games in November or in December, but that is still up in the air with this pandemic,” he said. “But, the culture of this team seems really good. We have a good bunch of athletes. We’re practising and there are no outcomes of any games or exhibition games, but they’re enthusiastic. That is all you can ask for at a time like this.”

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Third period, last game of the playoffs too SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

Hands down, Stompin’ Tom Connors’ The Hockey Song is the best tune written about a sport that is regularly played at events. There are a few other

contenders including The Zambonis’ I Want to Drive the Zamboni, John Fogarty’s Centerfield and Kurtis Blow’s Basketball, but for the most part, songs played during games have nothing to do with sports. How many times have you heard Queen’s We

are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust or We Will Rock You before, during and after baseball, hockey, basketball and football contests? The trio of uplifting anthems gets the eyes watering or the blood pumping. However, none are really about sports.

Nor are game staples like Metallica’s Fuel, Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ and The Dropkick Murphy’s I’m Shipping to Boston.

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How many times have you heard Queen’s We are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust or We Will Rock You before, during and after baseball, hockey, basketball and football contests?

The Bean-town punks even have a song about the Bruins called Time to Go, but I admit if a team’s jersey isn’t black and gold there’s really no point to press play. The Tragically Hip have written three songs t hat ref erence hockey in Fireworks,

50 Mission Cap and The Lonely End of the Rink. All are great tunes though not necessarily about the game. Bob Dylan’s Hurricane may be the best song ever written about a boxer, but its message is about racial injustice instead of Ruben Carter’s exploits in the ring. On the other hand, Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger is definitely about the fights though in recent times its use is more closely connected to unauthorized rally cries by Republican politicians and the subsequent lawsuits filed against them. Every now and again, AC/DC’s Play Ball will blast over the speakers between innings. It’s about baseball and also one of the band’s worst songs. Both tunes are dated, but I’d much rather hear Lee Brown’s Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio or Billy Bragg and Wilco’s Joe DiMaggio Done It

Again. And, G. Love and Special Sauce’s Shooting Hoops definitely needs more play at basketball games. LL Cool J’s Mama Said Knock You Out just turned 30 yet it still is heard during a few fighters’ ring entrances proving the classics can persevere. I disagreed with calls to ban Tom Cochrane and Red Rider’s Big League from airwaves following the Humboldt Broncos’ bus crash. It hits a little too close to home for some I guess, but its message of living in the moment arguably gained more importance after the accident. I’m not sure how Big League would be received if played at a hockey game now. It’s a great song, sort of about the sport, and ranks up there with the rest mentioned, so I’d think it would be accepted and appreciated.

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Agriculture

Last week in the field: Sask crop report stage of the crop, with later seeded and less mature crops impacted the most. Wind c o nti nu e d to blow swaths and shell out crops. There were also reports of damage caused by wildlife, waterfowl and ergot in

durum crops. Farmers are busy combining, swathing, hauling bales and moving cattle. With harvest underway in Saskatchewan, we want to remind producers to exercise caution and remain safe.

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Farmers made significant harvest progress again this week. Sixty-two per cent of the crop has been combined, up from 43 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year (2015-2019) average of 48 per cent. An additional 27 per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Warm and dry weather is needed to continue drying down crops. Harvest is most advanced in the southwest region, where 90 per cent of the crop is in the bin. The southeast has 77 per cent combined, the west-central 61 per cent, the east-central 51 per cent, the northeast 33 per cent and the northwest 18 per cent. Ninety-seven per cent of lentils, 94 per cent of field peas, 87 per cent of mustard, 72 per cent of barley, 86 per cent of durum, 69 per cent of chickpeas, 55 per cent of spring wheat, 42 per cent of canola and 28 per cent of flax has now been combined. An additional 47 per cent of canola is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Durum grades are estimated as 55 per

cent 1 CW, 33 per cent 2 CW, nine per cent 3 CW and three per cent 4 CW and 5 CW. Pea grades are estimated as 38 per cent 1 CAN, 56 per cent 2 CAN and six per cent 3 CAN. Lentil grades are estimated to be 35 per cent 1 CAN, 58 per cent 2 CAN, six per cent 3 CAN and one per cent sample grade. Most of the province

received very little rainfall this week. The Nipawin area received the highest amount of rain with 25 mm total. Topsoil moisture conditions in the province continue to deteriorate due to strong winds and minimal rainfall. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 30 per cent adequate, 41

per cent short and 29 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 26 per cent adequate, 33 per cent short and 41 per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this week was due to frost, wind and dry conditions. Damage from frost varied depending on the temperature and ��

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Celebrating Alberta’s forests and our foresters MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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National Forest Week runs until Sept. 26 and 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the annual campaign, which this year explores the topic of forest health. Albertans own some of the most beautiful forests in the world. More than 60 per cent of Alberta’s land mass is forest – maintained and protected through partnerships with foresters and the provincial government. More than two million acres of forest burned last year in Alberta due to wildfires. This year in the United States, devastating fires are threatening communities and eliminating animal habitat. Proper forest management lowers wildfire risks and reduces the spread of pests like mountain pine beetle

File Photo that can destroy forests. Responsible forest harvest plans in Alberta are developed and monitored to maximize the economic benefit while preserving our forests for generations to come. This year’s theme Healthy Forests, Healthy Future examines the various threats Canada’s forests are facing and how these threats can be mitigated so that we can continue to enjoy healthy forests. “From nature walks, to 2x4s, to face masks, our forests contribute

so much to our day-today lives,” said Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen. “ T h i s y e ar ’s th e me captures the forwardthinking nature of our forest sector. Alberta’s forests aren’t just beautiful, they provide thousand s o f su stai na bl e jobs, create products we rely on daily, and act as a massive global carbon sink. We’re going to ensure the story of how our forests benefit the world gets told. National Forest Week is a great start.”

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