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Here Comes Santa Claus Day

The eighth annual Here Comes Santa festivities in various Lloydminster locations on Saturday was an incredible success with hundreds of families in attendance.

Clockwise from top left: Lashburn resident Alexia Wagner, a five-yearold fan of Dr. Suess, was dressed as Cindy Lou Who to pose with the nefarious Grinch, a reformed Christmas hater; sometimes Santa gets the “Happy to see ya!” sometimes not; all the excitement of the Here Comes Santa finally caught up with one-year-old Eilee Bell, who snagged a quick snooze during the non-stop action of the day, Darcy Viglas, of the Lloydminster Kinsmen Club flips a flapjack at the Lloydminster Legion where the free breakfast completely depleted the pancake and syrup supply; Saijel, two and her brother Nikhil, four, pretend they’re characters from Disney’s popular movie, Frozen, outside Midwest Furniture.

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Hundreds of folks from miles around crammed the Vermilion Senior’s Centre Saturday to hear more about Bill 6 and to talk about concerns they have about the controversial bill that would force workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety regulations on Alberta farms.

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by Jaime Polmateer jaime@lloydminstersource.com

More than 300 people filled the hall at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre on the weekend to voice concerns and ask questions about new legislation that will affect farms across Alberta.

The meeting, held Dec. 5 and organized by PC MLA Richard Starke (Vermilion-Lloydminster), was a way to give concerned citizens a voice after many of the government meetings on the issue became fully booked.

“The information on this piece of legislation has been very confusing and it seems to be changing on a day-to-day basis and, in my opinion, in my relatively limited experience in politics, anytime you’re changing the rules in the middle of something, that should tell you something,” Starke said.

What that something is, according to Starke, simply means there’s a fundamental problem with the bill, which is a part of the reason the MLA has been vocal in opposing the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act since it’s proposal.

Starke said while Bill 6 itself looks relatively harmless on paper, it’s what’s called “enabling legislation” in which the devil is in the details.

The bill removes a longstanding exemption for farm and ranch workers from four other pieces of legislation that enforces labour and unemployment standards in Alberta.

The four pieces of legislation are the Employment Standards Code, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Labour Relations Code.

The bill would bring workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety regulations to Alberta farms.

So while Bill 6 may not be a huge complex document, it subjects farming operations to four other areas of legislation that when combined, make for hefty amounts of new rules and regulations.

Starke, who also works as a veterinarian, gave examples of problems that could arise from such legislation.

“What does this mean for my farm? It says in the Employment Standards

Act, for example, that you have to give your workers 15 minute breaks,” he said.

“Well I’ll tell you from veterinary experience that it is really hard to convince a cow that’s calving to stop pushing for 15 minutes.”

Cindy Keichinger, who has a farm operation that employs up to 17 people between Marwayne and Kitscoty, stood before the crowd and argued many of the safety rules are redundant.

Her operation already has its own safety regulations and procedures in place and she said she doesn’t see a benefit from forcing additional regulations on farmers.

“I do not see that any farm operation wouldn’t do that,” she said about having their own safety procedures.

“Our livelihood depends on us being safe,” she said.

“I really resent being accused of not giving a damn.”

Another concern that came up at the meeting was private property rights.

Many farms operate on the farmer’s residential property, so the thought of government Occupational Health and Safety inspectors being able to walk into someone’s yard without notice also raises some questions.

Lucky Hinton, whose farm near Mannville has been in the family since 1907, expressed strong resistance to the idea.

“When a government agent comes out to our farm, because they will pass this, because they’ve got a socialist agenda, I’m not going to let them on my place,” he said.

“If I go to jail, I do. Our land is sacred.”

Starke said one of the main arguments proponents of the bill use involves the recent deaths of children on farms that happened over the last couple of months.

One incident involved three young girls who died in an accident in Withrow in October, and yet another involving a 10 year-old boy who died in a forklift accident near Killem last month.

Some people say if Bill 6 had been in place those tragedies wouldn’t have occurred, but Starke argues it’s awareness, not legislation, that saves lives.

“Legislation does not make the workplace a safer place; it doesn’t prevent injuries,” he said.

“Education does. Making people more aware of things does.”

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Lloydminster motorists are finding a little more Christmas jingle in their pockets when they fill up at the gas pumps these days.

Prices have been on a steady decline for the past few weeks at local retail stations, as they have been across the country and North America.

They hit a low of 89.9 cents per litre Monday at several retailers, based on online price reports from users posted to the gasbuddy.com website.

The week before, most prices in the Border City were 95.9 cents a litre.

The low prices are time sensitive, however, and are expected to rise again by February, according to a spokesman for Kent Group Ltd., a downstream petroleum refining and marketing consulting company based in London, Ontario.

“February is the season where refineries start to make their changeover to summer fuel and also start to build their inventories in anticipation of the increase in demand,” said Jason Parent, Kent vice-president.

Parent told Source the current drop in gasoline prices is not limited to Alberta or Saskatchewan, where one Regina station was selling gas for 79.9 cents per litre Thursday.

“Really what you’re seeing is the bulk of it is regular seasonal swings in refining margins that we see,” explained Parent.

Generally, the fall and winter months are low demand times for gasoline, coinciding with a drop in refining margins.

“Crude prices have remained low, and refining margins — which were quite high in the summer — have dropped off a bit and that’s showing up at the pump,” Parent said.

He added it’s tough to predict where the bottom per litre will be, but noted prices tend to stay low throughout the winter before starting to rise again beginning in February.

The Kent Group are downstream petroleum consultants that produce a fair bit of in-house data.

A gasoline consumer himself, Parent said he’s sure people are happy about the low prices at this time of year.

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However, he added there’s still a lingering frustration that gas prices didn’t drop as much as people thought they should last summer, considering how low crude oil prices were.

He said comparing gasoline and crude oil is an apples and oranges scenario.

“Refined gasoline and crude are two very different commodities and both have their own distinct supply and demand fundamentals,” he explained.

“Gasoline prices were rising at the same time crude prices were dropping and people were very confused by that, but they’re two very distinct commodites.”

Motorists may also be at a loss to explain why gas prices can be 89.9 cents per litre at most retailers in Lloydminster and just 73.4 in Edmonton at several Costco outlets the same day.

The confusion seems understandable given this is the home of the Lloydminster Husky Upgrader and refinery.

“When you’re talking about a single tax jurisdiction like within one province, then the differences you see in the markets are generally just the price dynamics of the retailers who operate in those markets,” said Parent.

He added there could be a five cent to 10 cent per litre difference from another market just 30-km from larger centres, like Edmonton, that has an aggressive pricer like Costco.

When gas prices are on the rise, don’t blame the gas retailer advises Parent, who noted they make a bigger profit when prices are low like they are now.

“They’re not the ones that are driving the price up,” he said.

Parent said gas station owners would prefer to see lower prices rather than higher because of credit card fees.

“Credit card fees are a percentage and so, the higher the price, the higher the cut for the credit card companies,” he said.

“They’re constrained by where refined product prices are at, but the markup at the retail level is very small — you’re talking anywhere from five to 10 cents a litre,” said Parent, who added those are gross margins, not a profit number.

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Minimum tax hike in 2016 Lloydminster taxpayers received an early Christmas present from the city with a lower than expected property tax increase in the 2016 budget.

Council cut its proposed tax increase of 2.32 per cent by more than half a per cent to 1.8 per cent when it approved the budget at a special meeting of council Thursday.

The revised increase will cost homeowners an average of $3 more per month.

“It’s a great way to start the Christmas season,” said the city’s finance director, Nicole Reiniger.

“Today what we approved was a total revenue number that we needed to generate through property taxes.”

Reiniger also commented on how the tax increase might affect 2016 assessments in response to concerns, expressed by Coun. Ken Baker during budget discussions.

“In January, we’ll get new assessment numbers and then we’ll know how to equitably distribute that revenue fund needed — tax support from the community based on a mill rate,” she said.

The tax rate reduction followed an amendment to freeze the salaries of Mayor Rob Saunders and council for a savings of about $45,000 next year.

“I think what we witnessed today is very genuine concern from our administration and all our directors and management at city council and myself understanding there is an economy that’s affecting everyone and taking that into consideration,” said Saunders. “There were different areas that we felt we were being as prudent and fiscally responsible as possible.”

The 2016 budget is based on estimated total revenue of approximately $83 million.

The city plans to spend up to $1.97 million in 2016 for winter road maintenance and fund four

additional RCMP officers contingent on provincial grant funding.

The 2016 budget also allocates $59.9 million for capital projects, including transportation, utilities, land development and community facilities.

Saunders noted the budget process began in August with an eye to keeping costs to 2015 levels where possible.

“We witnessed some diligent work to try to keep costs as low as possible and to reduce increases in a lot of different areas,” he said.

The salaries of all non-unionized employees will be frozen with no pay increases in 2016, but unionized employees will see a 2.75 wage increase from their collective agreement.

The budget also includes a list of all prioritized capital expenditures in 2016 that caught the ire of Coun. Baker during discussion period.

Baker made a case to revisit the list with an eye to further cuts noting the impact of the economy on some residents.

“A lot of people are struggling,” he said.

“There’s been layoffs (and) sometimes we can’t have everything we want if it falls on the back of the taxpayer,” he explained.

Baker was not happy with the 1.8 per cent tax increase for the same economic reason.

“I would have preferred zero percentage or less, but council decided and we debated it and we live with council decision,” he said.

Coun. Larry Sauer argued in discussion period for a tax increase less than 2.32 per cent, but at least 1.4 per cent or higher to keep ahead of the consumer price index of our two bordering provinces.

He called the 1.8 per cent tax hike fair to the city’s administration and residents.

“Nobody likes tax increases, but at the same time we need to respect the administration has done a lot of good,” said Coun. Jason Whiting, who noted the administration is doing the best it can to afford the city with the growth and the infrastructure

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The 2016 budget also reflects ta reduction of $11.5 million in revenue from land sales, user fees and goods, but Whiting said the demand for new facilities is as strong as ever.

“There is a desire for a new swimming pool, a new museum a new arena even. All sorts of different facilities are wanted, unfortunately we can’t pay for all of them,” he said.

Whiting was also one of several councillors against any grant increase to the Lloydminster Facilities Corporation that runs the golf and curling centre.

The centre reported a deficit of about $98,000 in 2015. “To put the onus on the taxpayer to foot the bill for the makeup of the revenue we don’t get from that place – I don’t think it’s responsible,” said Whiting.

Council also chose to cut a requested grant of $150,000 for the operation of the Lloydminster Golf and Curling club by $94,000 to the previous 2015 grant of $56,000.

Those facilities however will get $79,900 for capital purchases up from $75,900 from 2015.

Coun. Leanna Goodhand said she too favoured rolling back the grant request by $94,000 to the 2015 level of $56,000.

She said it was hard to to sell to the taxpayers they should be subsidizing players’ golf and curling fees through property taxes.

“I think that’s a very difficult message to communicate. I’m not prepared to communicate it because it’s not defensible.”

The grant hike request wa smade by director of public works, Alan Cayford, who opined if you don’t ask for a increase, you won’t get one.

“We will do everything in our power to operate the golf course at the same level as we operated in the summer of 2015,” he said.

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It’s almost time for the Christmas Bird count, when citizen scientists across the country help track winter trends of Canada’s feathered population. Charlotte Wasylik, president of the Vermilion River Naturalist Society, will be organizing one of the closest counts to the Lloydminster area.

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Keeping track of the world’s birds and their migratory habits is no easy tasks, so Bird Studies Canada needs the public’s help to check up on the country’s portion of the global fowl population.

The 115th Christmas Bird Count, taking place in North America between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, will see thousands of volunteers helping to track the populations of wintering birds to get a better idea of their migratory patterns.

“It’s international and the focus on it is what we call citizen science; it’s getting people to help track trends as to what kinds of birds are showing up and what aren’t,” said Iris Davis, Vermilion’s volunteer tabulator for the count.

With the yearly count happening in such a small timeframe, about three weeks, Bird Studies Canada can get a good idea of what kinds of birds are on the decline or increasing in each area of the country at the given time of year.

Each area that signs up picks a day between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, then volunteers can keep track on forms that are provided, marking down what kinds of birds they see throughout the day and how many.

The closest counts to the Lloydminster area are in Vermilion, Alta. and Turtleford, Sask., but Davis said it’s not unusual for people to travel from out of town to participate.

“We have volunteers from surrounding areas; it’s centred in Vermilion but it goes in a 10-km radius around the town,” she said.

“We have volunteers from Lloydminster, from Manville and we’re from Dewberry.”

Last year nearly 33 people helped out with the bird count in the Vermilion area.

People can also sign up as “feeder watchers” just by having a bird feeder out and keeping track of which birds fly in for a quick bite.

There is also a children’s event, the Christmas Bird Count for Kids, for young bird enthusiasts

who want to take part in the day.

Charlotte Wasylik, who is the president of the Vermilion River Naturalist Society, will be coordinating the bird count in Vermilion and also leading the Christmas Bird Count for Kids.

“We go birding in the Vermilion Provincial Park and this year I have seven kids signed up, so that’s wonderful and last year everyone had a great time so we’re looking forward to it again this year,” said Wasylik.

Wasylik said she started participating because it was a great way to meet other birders and see the different species in the area.

Davis said she got interested in birds just by living out in the country and becoming curious about the birds she’d see in her day-to-day activities.

“We farm out here in Dewberry and we live in the bush sort of, so we’ve just had lots of birds around here and I just naturally wanted to know what each one of them is and what they’re doing,” she said.

“Our son was also in 4-H and started a nest box trail for bluebirds and swallows and birds that use nest boxes, so we have that running in the summer as well.”

Some of the birds she said people could expect to see this time of year include chickadees, buntings, different kinds of grosbeaks and magpies and during the evening they look for nocturnal birds like owls.

Counters in Vermilion last year counted 1,820 individual birds spanning a total of 26 species.

Wasylik said she hopes more people learn about the event and those who can’t travel to Vermilion are encouraged to start a Christmas Bird Count in their own community.

Vermilion is holding its event on Dec. 19 this year and anyone interested in participating can contact the Vermilion River Naturalist Society on Facebook or by email at vermilionnaturalistsociety@gmail.com To start a Christmas Bird Count in your community, email Mike Burrell, Bird Studies Canada’s Christmas Bird Count Co-ordinator, at cbc@ birdscanada.org.

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Cops searching for trio of crooks Lloydminster cops are looking for public help to identify three men suspected of stealing from a local gym locker room.

“We’re hoping to identify these individuals in order to hold them accountable and prevent further thefts from occurring,” said Lloydminster RCMP Const. Grant Kirzinger.

Police received a report crooks had gone through the dressing rooms at the Servus Sports Center, sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25.

The thieves swiped drivers’ licences, credit cards, money, and other belongings.

Shortly after the thefts occurred, several credit card transactions were made with the stolen cards in the Lloydminster area.

The first suspect is described as a slim-built, clean-shaven Caucasian male with brown hair who appears to be, about 50-years-old.

He was wearing black track pants with a white logo on the left upper thigh, a black, three-quarter length leather jacket with cloth sleeves, a black ball cap with an Orange County Choppers logo on the front, and black shoes.

The second suspect is a Caucasian

male with a blond mustache and an average to stocky build.

He was wearing a blue T-shirt, tan or khaki jacket, a button-up collared long-sleeve animal print shirt, jeans, a black toque with a large white cross, and white sneakers.

The third crook is descibed as a clean-shaven Caucasian or First Nations male, with short dark brown or black hair, and a lean, muscular build.

He was wearing a cherry-red Nike track jacket with a single thick white stripe on the sleeve, from the top of the shoulder to the cuff and a white zipper, black track pants with a thin, white stripe down the outside of the leg and a white logo on the upper left thigh, a black ball cap with a white logo on the front, and white sneakers.

“Police would like to encourage the public to lock up their valuables or consider not leaving them unattended in public places,” said Kirzinger.

If you have any information regarding these crooks or the crime, call the Lloydminster RCMP at (780) 808-8400.

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Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, effectively managed to leave a bitter taste in the mouths of many residents across the

by Jaime Polmateer province.

Earlier this year, jaime@lloydminstersource.com when I first heard farm workers weren’t covered by employment insurance, I was surprised.

How could someone doing dangerous work, like any chore on a farm, be excluded from compensation in case of accidental injury or death?

It seemed ridiculous.

But when Bill 6 began gaining traction in my weekly story lists, my opinion on the matter shifted.

I recently attended a town hall meeting in Vermilion, hosted by Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA Richard Starke, where a packed house of concerned farmers came to voice their opinions.

The more I learn, the more I realize farmers and ranchers have to take safety seriously because their livelihoods depend on it.

After talking to some area farmers, politicians, academics in the labour field and other players with skin in the game, I realize things aren’t that cut and dried.

The more I learn, the more I realize farmers and ranchers have to take safety seriously because their livelihoods depend on it.

There are actually very few accidents on farms in comparison to the amount of danger lurking in almost every task.

One farmer in attendance at a recent meet in Vermilion said he works a fifth generation farm and there has been no serious injuries, or fatalities in the decades its been in operation.

Safety is a top concern, without government inter-

vention.

The people who make up the workforce in agriculture are also different from operations in other sectors.

Family, friends, neighbours and fellow farmers often staff the province’s farms, making a workplace incident a much more personal affair.

Take that into consideration and the argument that farmers are against Bill 6 because they don’t care about their workers’ health makes less sense.

Family farms also often operate on tight budgets, with the owner often moonlighting to support their rural habit.

Couple this with regulated prices for commodities, giving farmers little to no room for offsetting costs, and paying into something extra like WCB could be enough to sink the farm. I don’t disagree there should be some regulations in place and that workers should have some sort of financial safety net in case of injury.

But the speed at which the NDP is pushing everything through, and the seeming lack of industry consultation done prior to drafting this legislation, just seems reckless.

Maybe they should slow down, talk to those affected, and come up some answers to the many questions before passing laws that could damage livelihoods.

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Midwest food resources fresh food box Orders must be placed on or before the first and third Thursday of each month and can be dropped off upstairs at 201 5001-50 Ave. Pickup occurs on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre. Cost is $10 and $15 for mixed produce boxes, $10 for only fruit and $25 for organic boxes. Phone 306-825-2606 or email lloyd.mwfp@sasktel. net for more information. Check out their website at www. midwestfoodresources.com. outreach lunch At the Legacy Centre on Tuesdays at noon. All seniors welcome to join them for lunch.

Cost is $8 per person. They ask that you reserve your spot by noon the day before so they know how many to cook for.

Call the Legacy office for more information or register at 780875-4584.

Parkinson’s support group The Lloydminster Support Group for Parkinson’s Disease meets at the Southridge Community Church (5701 - 41 St) from 2 to 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Support and education is available at each meeting. Please call 780-8085006 for information.

Life Enrichment Program The Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society is currently accepting clients for our Life Enrichment Program. Held every Monday, Wednesday,

and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the program is a free service provided for those who have suffered a brain injury or stroke. The Life Enrichment Program enhances the participants’ lives by providing leisure, recreational, and social activities. For more information please call 306-825-7212.

of People Living with Dementias 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Facilitator: Thu Nguyen & Angie GravelleAllenby Community Health Service Building (beside the Lloydminster Hospital) 3830 – 43 Ave., Lloydminster, Sask.

For further information and to register, please phone: 306820-6250

december donations For the month of December, please join the Lloydminster Chiropractic Center and Midwest Physiotherapy in raising spirits this holiday season for the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter.

Donations of food, bedding and hygiene products can be dropped off under the tree at 5013 - 48 St., right behind the Royal Bank.

Dec. 16 Christmas tea Christmas Tea begins at 2 p.m., $2 for members and $3 for non-members. The choir, Lloydminstrels will perform. For more info call 780-975-4584.

Dec. 17 Christmas dinner The Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre is hosting a Christmas dinner and children’s Santa Claus party starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per meal, children under 12 are free.

Santa will arrive at 7 p.m.

Register your child for a gift at 306-825-6558.

Dec. 12 Christmas bake sale and silent auction The Holy Spirit Ukraninian Catholic Church 5120-54A St, will host the sale and auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot lunch available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come and get your perogies and sausages. For more information please call Joni 306-830-0699 or Phyllis 780-870-1873.

Dec. 17 Military whist tourny Play begins at 10 a.m. with a $10 entry fee and $8 for lunch.

Everyone welcomed. For more information call 780-875-4584.

Dec. 13 music of christmas The Music of Christmas with Grace Choir, Kidz Praise, Grace Bell Ringers, Celebration Ringers and Karen Fawcett. 7:30 pm at Grace United Church, sponsored

by Grace Choir. Admission by donation

Dec. 18 christmas jamboree Doors open at the Legacy Centre and dancing begins at 5 p.m. Supper at 6 p.m. Decorate and wear your ugly Christmas sweater. Cost is $12 at the door.

For more information call 780875-4584.

Dec. 15 Support group for caregivers Prairie North Health Region Support Group for Caregivers

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Dec. 19 Marwayne christmas gala The season has more sparkle in

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Marwayne Community Hall.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and wine. Special guest and gifts for good ladies and men. Dance to follow with the Prairie Dogs (No minors allowed). Contact Sharon at 780-872-0011.

Celebrate with us for your family or company Christmas party.

Dec. 20 moose breakfast Moose Breakfast 5213 - 57 St, Lloydminster, Ab. from 8:30 to 11 a.m. $8 per plate. Come out and enjoy a great breakfast put on by the Loyal Order of Moose.

Dec. 21 general meeting General meeting of the Lloydminster Senior Citizen’s Society. 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom. All members are encouraged to attend. For more info call 780-875-4584.

Dec. 31 New Year at Legacy Bring in the New Year at the Legacy Centre. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m., and dance to the music of Country Swing, beginning at 8 p.m. Lunch served at 10:30 p.m. Advanced tickets are $30 per person. Limited tickets available. For more information call 780-975-4584.

Dec. 31 New Year’s eve From 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at the Alcurve Community Hall featuring the Prairie Dogs.

Tickets are $25 per person.

No minors. Tickets Available at: Alcurve Store 780-8758099, Clayton Construction and Relay Distributing. For more information call 306- 830-7368.

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It is now a full service salon and spa and proud supporters of the Bea Fisher Centre, an organization that provides individual-driven services for persons with developmental disabilities through education supports and community collaboration.

Despite the name chnge, K.A.T. Salon & Spa is the longest running salon in Lloydminster, going on four decades now.

The cliental ranges from one to 95-years-old and the staff welcomes everybody and anybody.

The staff at K.A.T. loves to see happy clients and help them with every part of their lives, from helpful words of advice, to istening, giving them a relaxing treatment or making them more confident in their everyday look.

And the prices are great! Here’s just a sample of what K.A.T. Offers: • Express pedi $50 • Polish change$ 25 • Nailfill with Tammy $40 • New set with Tammy $50 Princess pedis and manis available.

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Ice, ice maybe With the recent mild temperatures in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Environment is reminding people to make sure the ice is thick enough before you go ice fishing or participate in other ice-related activities.

Ice thickness depends on the water body and the surrounding conditions.

Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness and ice strength can vary considerably from one area to another.

It’s important to test the ice thickness before you travel on it.

There should be at least 10-cm (4-in) of ice to walk on, 15-cm (6-in) to drive a snowmobile or ATV on, 20-cm (8-in) to drive a car or light

truck on, and 30-cm (12-in) to drive a heavy truck on.

The ice thickness is a guideline; it’s up to individuals to make a decision about whether to venture onto the ice.

Any activity on ice comes with a risk.

Ice thickness also cannot be the sole measure of whether it is safe to go on.

Clear, hard ice is the only ice recommended to travel on.

Avoid any ice that’s: • slushy in appearance.

• Ice that has thawed then frozen again. Ice near moving water.

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City H2O hike a go Rising water rates part of restructuring plan

by Geoff Lee geoff@lloydminstersource.com

Looking a lot like Christmas Especially in downtown Lloyd which is coming alive with lights, bulbs and tinsel.

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The city of Lloydminster hopes to generate more than $52 million in revenues over the next three years by hiking residential and commercial water rates and changing the rate structure.

Fixed rates based on meter size are proposed to increase by two per cent in 2016, three per cent in 2017 and three per cent in 2018, effective Jan. 1.

The variable rate will include a second tier fee for consumption up to and over 60 cubic metres per each two month billing period.

The variable consumption rate up to 60 cubic meters of water could rise two per cent in 2016, three per cent in 2017 and three per cent in 2018.

Variable consumption rates over 60 cubic metres are set to scale up by 6.6 per cent in 2016, three per cent in 2017 and three per cent in 2018.

Increased revenue will offset the city’s operating costs and help fund capital upgrades in future years.

Council gave the rate proposal bylaw a second reading Nov. 23 as some councillors, including Ken Baker, gave the idea a thumbs down.

“We can’t build it all in one day,” he said during discussion period.

“Our job is to provide essential services first.”

In favour of the rate increase is Coun. Larry Sauer who argues no one wants to see increases, but the city has to pay for system improvements and this would do that in annual increments.

The city estimates it needs $305 million dollars to balance operating budgets and offset capital spending costs and investments, some of which date back to 2009. The current three year rate structure expires on Dec. 31.

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Alan Cayford, director of public, works said there’s a water conservative incentive behind the new two tiered consumption hikes.

“The water and waste water team looked at numerous options and we came up with something we thought was fair for all the users — (it) gives us an opportunity to be good environmental stewards and promote some conservation in the water system,” he said.

Cayford added the new rate structure is essentially an opportunity for residenetial users to write their own bill.

He said the average family of four uses about 20 cubic metres a month, or 40 cubic metres in the billing period, well below the 60 cubic metres threshold in the first tier variable rate structure.

“You have to be doing a lot of things to be using all that water. It was a number that affected the right amount of people,” Cayford said.

In addition he said it won’t affect the average residential user either. “It was a number that made sense in the big scheme,” said Cayford Mayor Rob Saunders also threw his hat into the ring in favour of the rate hikes to help residents and businesses to cut back on water consumption.

“I think one of our councillors mentioned today that it is actually an incentive to save water and cut back on water,” said Saunders.

“We know it’s our essential core service provided to all our residents and there’s investment in that.

Saunders said there’s investment on the front end and there’s a capital investment with the increase in user fees and volume consumption.

“These things do cost money and they need to be supported financially by the users,” he added.

The bylaw is expected to pass at the Dec. 14 council meeting.

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Merry Craftmas Diane Sabourin was selling her hand-made pottery, jewelry and purses during the annual Jingle Bell Artisan Market at the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre Dec. 3

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Twisted Tree Creations - Bracelet - Sandra Johansen Inspiring Memories - Coaster - Tracey Gorman Betty/Garry Mutch - Alphatoons sign - Norm Clarke Precious Angels Bowtique - Gift Basket - Sharon Steward Lloydminster Source and Reid Signs - Steak Knife Set - Jim Morrant Balance & Soul - Jewellery - Kathy Bloch-Hansen Indigo Creations - Gift Basket - Sharon Walker Modern Mommy - $50.00 Gift Certificate - Michelle Harrison Totally Nuts - Gift Bag of Nuts - Linda Labine Susan Senkin - Antique gift basket - Shana Harney Cabbage Roll Haven- $75.00 gift Certificate - Kaelyn O’Toole Donna L’Heareux - Wool Touque - Keanna Robertson Meridian Booster - Men’s Watch - John McPherson Thirty One Gifts - Gift Basket - Bob Waring Epicure - Sampler - Wayne Hobbis Blondeau Metal Fusion - Two Travel Mugs - Wally Bishop Charlene Gale - Cookie Cutters & Dish Cloths - Tina Unray Newcap - Hoodie/T-Shirt/Water Bottle - Jenny MacDougall Watkins - Gift Basket - Vivian Landroth Bear Biker Wear - Motor Cycle Helmet - Teale Tornquist Blue Jay Crafts - Gift Basket - Jo Cross Carol Lessard - Barbie Doll Couch - Bonnie Rawling Joanne Green - Stained Glass - Joe Fiforowich Gun’s ‘N Leather - Leather Gun Scabbard - Jim Hunt

A very special thanks to the 2015 exhibitors that came out and put your trust into a new event and a huge thank you to all of the communities that came out for the event, Nutters, Fabricland, Peavy Mart, Mark’s Work Warehouse, (Lloydminster and Wainwright)We would also like to thank the Servus Sports Centre for the use of their facility and for being so wonderful to work with!

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Last month was radon month. Health Canada has been making an effort to further educate the public about radon. So what is radon?

Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted in low concentrations through the soil from the breakdown of uranium. Radon is considered a carcinogen and is associated with increased risks of developing lung cancer. The risks increase with increases in concentration and exposure time. Radon is emitted from the soil and enters the home through cracks in basement walls and floors, sump areas, joints in building materials etc.

How do I know if I have a radon issue?

The only way to know if you have radon and at what levels is to test for it. Inexpensive, long term tests kits, encompassing at least three months, can be purchased from local hardware stores or from Health Canada. If faster results are needed, such as during a home purchase, Pillar to Post has radon testing equipment that can give results in two to three days. The long term tests are considered more accurate but short term tests will give a good indication of potential levels.

I have action levels of radon. Now what?

Talk to a remediation specialist. Remediation can take a few different approaches. The most common uses a suction pipe below the slab of the home. It draws the radon gas from the gravel below and exhausts it outside the home. A similar approach with a polyethylene sheet can be used in soil basements. The other method used is increasing ventilation in the home. The installation of a heat recovery ventilation system that exchanges stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air can reduce radon concentrations in the home.

Where can I get more information?

The Canadian Real Estate Association in partnership with Health Canada and the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists has put out a very informative “A Homeowner’s Guide to Radon”. It can be found on the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) web site, or visit the Health Canada or Pillar to Post web sites.

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Pillar to Post offers you choices in home inspection packages depending on your needs. For a full on-site report on the issues of your home with a full in person review with the inspector, call Jeff with Pillar to Post Home Inspectors 780-205-7874.

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Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs If you are like many of your peers, the road into your business was more clearly laid out than your route from involvement. However, a well-drawn roadmap for the endgame can be the difference between achieving success and missing the target on important life goals.

Many entrepreneurs have found it valuable to start by developing a comprehensive net-worth assessment with their financial advisor to develop a viable exit strategy.

The various choices of deal structure each offer unique cost/benefit trade-offs. Here is a brief overview of the options: Share sale to a third party - A pure cash transaction may create the greatest immediate liquidity for the seller, but other financing structures may have the potential to generate greater net yield over time.

Buyout or recapitalization - In leveraged transactions partners, managers, or the business as a corporate entity borrow the funds to purchase the stock of the exiting entrepreneur.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan - An ESOP is a form of leveraged buyout designed specifically to give control of the business to a broad base of its current employees.

Asset Sale - Selling the assets of the business in the process of winding the business up.

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Lloydminster & Area Early Years Coalition Question: What is the best gift to give my child?

Answer:

Give the gift of time.

You are your child’s best toy!

Scientists have proven the experiences you share with your child in their first six years will last a lifetime.

Playing with your child is one way you can contribute to your child’s healthy development. Build play into everyday activities, here are some easy ideas: _ Make silly faces in the mirror while brushing your teeth. _ Sing along and dance with your child when listening to music. _ Sing songs during diaper changes. _ Count and name items at the grocery store. _ Create with your child using paper, pencils, crayons or paint. _ Blow bubbles and splash around in the bathtub. _ Make hair sculptures in the bath. _ Make up stories together and play different characters. _ On rainy days, have a picnic on the floor or build a tent with sheets. _ Play dress-up and pretend together using old clothes, shoes and hats. _ Run, jump and climb. Let your child be the leader, follow her, and you’ll both get a work out.

Fun and games are effective ways of building brains.

Give the gift of time and play with your child, build a strong relationship and know that YOU are your child’s best TOY! For more information or to participate in the Lloydminster & Area Early Years Coalition call Sherri at 306-825-5911.

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Most everyone knows what to do when they break their arm – you go to the emergency room. Do you know what you should do when something happens to your eye? Yes, you can also go to the emergency room, but to save you time and have your eyes dealt by an eye professional, contact your Optometrist. Over 90% of Optometrists have same day emergency appointments and will try to see you in a fairly quickly basis. What happens if this ocular emergency happened after hours? Give them a call, they may have an after hours line.

What makes up an eye emergency? There are quite a few conditions that both Saskatchewan and Alberta health care will cover – meaning these types of visits you do not have to pay out of your pocket. Health Care will cover most eye infection, foreign bodies, scratches, chemical burns, blunt trauma (aka punches), flashes & floaters, retinal detachments, and several other conditions Optometrists can most likely treat it. Due to our expansion of scope of practice we are now able to prescribe a lot more medications to better treat our patients right at our offices.

If something happens to your eye, contact your Optometrist, they will certainly try to help heal your eye.

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Decoding Docket Days A newspaper reporter in my hometown always sat in Court on Criminal Docket Days, and he would report the names of people charged with offences in the weekly local newspaper. Over time, I imagine he figured out exactly what was going on during docket days, though to the layperson, it can be quite boring and confusing. No trials here…just the Judge, criminal lawyers, Court clerks, and Accused people conducting preliminary criminal proceeding matters.

When an individual is charged with a criminal offence, he or she is given a date for a first appearance in Court. Contrary to some misperceptions, the person’s trial will not be held on this day, and no witnesses or RCMP officers will appear regarding the matter. On a first Court date, an Accused who is not in custody will normally be given Disclosure by the Crown Prosecutor. At this point, the Accused’s options are to: 1) request an adjournment to seek legal advice and review the Disclosure; 2) enter a not guilty plea and set the matter for trial; or 3) enter a guilty plea and be sentenced. These options do not change at subsequent docket appearances. An Accused who is being held in custody will also deal with judicial interim release (bail) on a docket day.

Provincial Courts in each community hold docket days on the same day of the week – for example, the Alberta Lloydminster Provincial Court has criminal docket days on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month. Other Court sitting days are designated as trial days, when trials are scheduled and heard.

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Home Reading Program Staff at Queen Elizabeth School are excited to run a second year of the Home Reading Program. Students are encouraged to read a minimum of 15 minutes per night. They can read whatever interests them the most – maybe it’s a novel, the newspaper or even comic books! Either way, every time a student reads for at least 15 minutes, we ask that a parent or guardian initial their Reading Card.

We’re getting moving with daily intramurals We are happy to report that our Intramural program is up and running daily here at Queen Elizabeth School over the lunch hour. There are opportunities for all students from Grades 1 through 6 to participate weekly, as the program runs five days a week.

Students have been divided into four colour teams ahead of time to ensure time is not wasted in choosing teams. The purpose of our intramural program is to promote sportsmanship, cooperative play, physical activity and fun, and we are pleased with the daily turnout! Intramurals are optional for our students so they may attend on the days when they wish to do so. Octobers focus was on soccer and during the month of November, students were taught a variety of games focusing on triple ball and for our younger students and some modified co-operative games with a volleyball.

Once the student’s card is full, they can bring it back to school, drop it off in the draw bin and wait until the end of the month assembly where a draw for a prize will be held. They will have the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes. Even if their name is not chosen during that month, their name will still stay in the bin for months to come so students are encouraged to keep reading throughout the year!

Literacy is important in all aspects of life. Whether students are reading an instructional manual for a new appliance or reading emails on upcoming important events, knowing how to read is top priority. We hope that this program will build upon skills learned in our school to make them successful!

We would like to thank the many local businesses who are supporting this local initiative as they too believe that literacy is vital to a child’s success! Businesses include Quiznos, Dairy Queen, May Cinema 6, the Lloydminster Leisure Centre, the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre, A&W, the Lloydminster Bobcats, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Boston Pizza, Panago Pizza and Domino’s Pizza.

We are looking forward to another great month filled with fun! We hope to see everyone come out to “move” during daily intramurals!

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Art is Alive For some students, math is their favorite subject because they love to crunch numbers. Others, it may be language arts as they love to write stories. Some kids are especially fond of science because they can see themselves as future scientists!

For others, however, it’s the arts! They love to draw, create, glue, color, staple or just go crazy using their hands to create something beautiful! Throughout history, we have witnessed thousands of famous artists. Maybe one day Queen Elizabeth School students will have their art work placed in a museum or have a teacher showcasing their work for others to learn about.

Here are a just a few examples of awe-inspiring artwork from our students!

Milk and a Book!

Most recently, the Grade 6 Leadership Club started a new literacy initiative at our school entitled “Milk and a Book.” Held on Friday mornings, small groups of Leadership Students share some of the newest picture story books with students while drinking milk.

To ensure things run as smoothly as possible, grade level students are encouraged to arrive at approx. 8:20 a.m. every Friday morning. They then make their way to the library, where they are all served a tall glass of ice cold milk! Finally, beginning at 8:30 a.m., students gather around and listen to the new picture book read by the Grade 6 Leadership Club. Some of the titles include “The Day the Crayons Came Home” and even the latest from the late Dr. Seuss “What Pet Should I Get.” Listening to the responses from the little ones has been amazing as they are truly engaged wanting to find out what happens next!

Great job Grade 6 Leadership Club! We encourage students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 to keep coming down for the latest story!

Our Wish to all Residents of Lloydminster!

December is upon us and that can mean many different things to all of us: snow, cold, warming up vehicles before we travel, poor highway conditions, shoveling snow and making sure our children are dressed warm enough outside.

However, it is our hope that you can find the “warmer thoughts” as we move into this winter season. For example, this is the only time of year where one can skate, ski and snowshoe outside. Even more, this is the one time of year where you have the opportunity to head outside with your family to build a snowman or go out for a family drive to see all of your neighbor’s light displays (all the while drinking hot chocolate as you make your way around town!).

As you can see, there are many things we can be grateful for during this winter season.

Nevertheless, the one item that sticks out in our minds is the opportunity to show how much we care. Not that we should only do it during this holiday season, but we have a tendency to emphasize it during the month of December. Take a few minutes, an hour, or even a day to spend with your loved ones and teach them how they can get involved or give back to their community. Maybe it’s as simple as purchasing an item for the local toy drive, or donating some non-perishable food items to the local Salvation Army Food Bank, or even working at one of many different non-profit organizations. It could even be as simple as shaking a friend’s hand to wish them Happy New Year. Either way, teaching the importance of giving back to one’s community is never a lost cause.

On behalf of the staff and students of Queen Elizabeth School, we encourage you to spend some time with your community neighbors and share in the delight of the season! Most of all, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all a very happy and safe holiday season!

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The Lloydminster Blues softball organization, now part of the newly formed Lloydminster Amateur Softball Association, held the Western Canada Softball Championships in each of the last two years, giving the LASA plenty of experience organizing a large tournament.

Liners to host softball nationals Newly formed organization wins big with U18 and senior national softball championships

by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

The newly created Lloydminster Amateur Softball Association (LASA) hasn’t thrown its first pitch yet on the field as an organization, but it was already awarded a big victory after securing the rights to host the 2017 Under 18 Women and

Senior Women’s Canadian Championships.

The announcement came just weeks after the LASA announced their formation, which saw Lloydminster’s two softball organizations, the Rebels and Blues, come back together to compete as the Lloydminster Liners after separating.

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include the Liners, will come for the national tournaments, bringing some of the best softball Lloydminster has seen to the local diamonds.

“It’s going to be huge for the city, huge for our organizing committee to get onboard and get going,” said chairman of committee, Warren Noble. “We’re just starting to roll.”

The Canadian Softball Championships were the same tournaments the Rebels organization played in for the past two seasons. This past season the tournament was held in Montreal, while the year prior it was in Saskatoon. Considering the size of those cities, a national tournament of

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As part of the bidding process, the LASA got help from Lloydminster Economic Development, which has helped bid on multiple events in the past, including ScotiaBank Hockey Day in Canada, the 2010 Torch Relay, and next year’s 2016 RBC Cup. With Allan Cup hockey tournaments also being played in Lloydminster on three occasions, the softball organization was able to showcase a history of successful sporting events in the Border City, which helped secure the hosting rights from Softball Canada.

“Our community gets behind one another when we put on an event like this,” said Noble. “We surround it, and basically take it over and make it the best event that they have ever seen. We told them we have hosted events similar to this ... that big of a stage, our community can handle it and has no issues about it.”

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Inexperience not holding Raiders back

by Andrew Brethauer andrew@lloydminstersource.com

Josh Lyons doesn’t like to use the word rebuild when referring to the Holy Rosary Raiders senior girls’ basketball team.

It’s the nature of high school athletics that some years teams have plenty of experience on their roster, while others are in the process of gaining that valuable court time.

The Raiders are in the latter group, as with just one returning Grade 12 player and four Grade 11 players on Lyons’ 10 player roster, they aren’t entering the season with a lot of game minutes under their belt.

But that isn’t going to stop them from entering large tournaments and playing competitive basketball teams. They know they will take their licks throughout the season, but with nine possible players returning next season, it will only help develop the program faster.

“It is a baptism by fire,” said Lyons.

“We fully expect there are going to be nights where we get our butts kicked. It is going to happen. It just so happens this year we have a young team.”

Lyons takes over the head coaching job after being the boys’ assistant coach last season. He heads up a Raiders team that, while inexpe-

rienced, is still one of the top 3A basketball teams in the zone and should make a run for a spot in the provincial tournament in the new year.

It’s why they have decided this season to play in highly competitive tournaments, including one this past weekend in Edmonton feature top 3A and lower 4A schools.

For the Raiders to be competitive at provincials, they have to be playing high calibre teams as, historically, the Northeastern zone is ranked lower and has an uphill climb at provincials.

“We have aligned our calender to be playing against bigger and better competition,” said Lyons. “We want to be the best team in the zone perpetually. And if you want to be the best you have to play against the best. Even though we are a young team it can only do us good to see that and experience what that next level is.”

Next season the Raiders will have four Grade 12 players and nine Grade 11s after their one player graduates, but Lyons isn’t just looking at building experience for next year, as with a long basketball season, the young team can learn to win this year by playing against tough competition.

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The Holy Rosary Raiders girls’ basketball team has only one Grade 12 player returning, but are playing in plenty of high quality tournaments this season in order to build experience.

happen until February and March, so it still gives more than four months of basketball to be played before playoffs are even on the Raiders’ minds. Ample amount of time to gain experienced needed to play against

the best in the province.

“It’s a long season for basketball and you learn a lot,” said Lyons.

“It is a steep learning curve and we are going to take some licks on that path.”

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Rustlers women’s basketball coach, Chris King, is thinking of his team rosters two years down the line, as he set out last week for a recruiting run to try and find future Rustlers.

No break for recruiting Recruiting is a year-long process to make the future of the program a successful one

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The Lakeland Rustlers women’s basketball team were 12-0 through the first half of the season. They have 12 regular season games remaining, starting in January, and then will host the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) provincial playoff tournament. Two victories there and they head to nationals in Windsor, Ont. That ‘s a lot still left on the plate of head coach Chris King for just this season.

But this past week, King was on the road heading to Saskatoon to watch basketball, looking to see who he can target to recruit to become the next Rustler.

Recruiting is a process that never stops, and King, who still has provincial and national championship thoughts for this season, is already thinking about next year’s team, and the team the year after that.

“Recruiting happens year-long, it doesn’t take a break,” said King. “As a coach you want to focus on your current year, but if you do that you are going to be screwed in the future.”

For next season, King is looking to fill holes in what will be left from this year’s team. Considering Lakeland is already strong, if the majority of his team returns it will mean only a handful of rookies will make it to Lakeland for basketball. Unfortunately, Lakeland College has a high turnover rate due to limited four-year academic programs.

Most athletes are either in university transfer or business degree programs which can keep them at the college for four seasons, but it still is a challenge to target kids who will be with the program longer than two years.

During the season, it’s a lot of emails and phone calls with Grade 12 students he recruited over the summer, touching base with them, maintain the relationship and bringing them in for games at the college.

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Erin and Doug of Lloydminster would like to announce the arrival of their daughter, Zenalena Grace Thompson, born November 6, 2015.

Whitney and Ryan Nerbas of Lloydminster would like to announce the arrival of their son, Jace Ryan, born November 30, 2015.

If you wish to have your baby’s birth announcement published in our Tuesday edition of the Source, FREE OF CHARGE, please come in and fill out a form.

Deadline is Friday at noon for the Tuesday edition.

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21. Describes in vivid detail 22. Bad look 24. Brightly colored venomous snakes of SE Asia 27. Clavell’s “___-Pan” 28. Artist's stand 30. Clinker 31. Annoyance 32. Kitten’s cry 34. Finger jewelry with a signet (2 wds) 37. Total destruction 39. Short postscript to a literary work 41. Big Apple attraction, with “the” 42. “Schindler’s ___” 43. “To ___ is human ...”

45. Dutch pottery city 49. Bank offering, for short 50. Declaration of intent to inflict harm 53. French Sudan, today 54. Medicinal shrub 56. “Flying Down to ___” 58. Big wine holder 59. Simultaneously (4 wds) 63. Quaker’s “you” 64. Affording gain 65. Reddish-brown gem 66. Poet Angelou 67. 1992 Robin Williams movie

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Please print all information neatly.

E: cory@lloydminstersource.com F: 306.825.5147 5921-50 Ave., Lloydminster, SK of

(Mother’s Name)

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(Father’s Name)

(City/Town)

(City/Town)

would like to announce the arrival of their (Son/Daughter)

(Baby’s Name)

born at the

(Name of Hospital, Location)

on (Month)

Contact: Phone:

LLOYDMINSTER

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Advertise the birth of your new baby in the Lloydminster Source.

If you wish to have your baby’s birth announcement published in our newspaper, free of charge, please complete the form below and return it back to us by Friday at noon for the Tuesday edition.