Meridian Source - June 30, 2021

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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BEATIN’ THE HEAT!

Six-year-old Tyger Wells was one of many happy kids keeping cool at the splash park at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Sunday with the Border City under a heat warning.

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ABADs good for Lloyd businesses

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Border City businesses were shining bright at Alberta’s Best of Business awards. Pictured here are representatives from To the Core Pilates, Home Hardware Building Centre, Bioclean Disaster Services and the Lloydminster and District Co-op.

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Small businesses in Lloydminster shined at this year’s Alberta’s Best of Business Awards (ABADs) spanning challenging pandemic times.

To the Core Pilates captured an ABAD award of distinction for health and wellness while Home Hardware won the customer service award among 52 finalists in the province.

They joined local category finalists Bioclean Disaster Servi ces a nd Ll o y d mi nster and District Co-op to watch the celebra-

tion live on Zoom at an event hosted by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce at the Microtel Hotel on the evening of June 25.

“When we won the award, we really felt it was really an award for Lloydminster because everything we’ve been through this past year has been about supporting each other,” said Tasha Hilderman, owner of Home Hardware.

“We had a really great relationship with Bioclean and To the Core and Lloydminster Co-op. It just felt really special after the past

year. It was so challenging for all of us.”

Serena Sjodin, executive director of the chamber noted there were 270 bu sinesses nominated with the four locals finalists being the most ever in the history of the event sponsored by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce.

“That shows the determination and hard work of Lloydminster businesses, as well as the support we have for one another in Lloydminster,” said Sjodin in an email.

“This last year has been an especially difficult year, but Lloydminster businesses have stepped up and excelled. Just being a finalist proves that these businesses are top-notch.”

Hilderman says it was great the chamber got the finalists together for the ceremony noting To the Core Pilates was the first Lloyd finalist picked for ABAD in the health and wellness category.

“We all did a standing ovation for them and they were all cheering for each other; it was so exciting,” she said.

Donna Shellenberg, owner of To the Core Pilates and Nutrition posted on Facebook the exact words she heard at the ABADs to announce their win. “...To The Core Pilates and Nutrition. An authentic and clearly driven business, their commitment to health and wellness is at the core of their operation.”

Hilderman says Home Hardware hopes to use its reach and space to promote other small businesses to help redefine Lloyd as being not just an oil town.

“It’s those small unique businesses, artisans, growers that really make a community unique,” she said.

“Lloydminster is really growing in that way and becoming more of a creative entrepreneurial space outside of oil. I think that’s really

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Runners eager to repeat Titanium GEOFF LEE

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The return of the Titanium Half Marathon, 10 kilometre and 5K run will be a breath of fresh air for athletes who are tired of competing virtually during the pandemic.

The event is slated to take place at Bud Miller All Seasons Park starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 14, two years after the inaugural race in 2019.

“It’s good to get everybody back together as a group.

The running community is amazing and it’s even better when we get to run as an actual community or group,” said Chris Bogue with Lloydminster Runners.

“We’re really looking forward to that.”

The Saturday event is an opportunity for runners to get back to normal with the end of

masking in Saskatchewan and no limits on event or gathering sizes after July 11.

“They’re excited to get back out with their friends; they are excited to get back out and enjoy the camaraderie that is our running community,” said Bogue.

He thinks the pentup demand for a social run should lead to a good turnout after the event paused for COVID-19 in 2020.

“Registration is pretty good. We’re sitting at just over 100 people so far, and being six or seven weeks out, it’s looking really good,” said Bogue in an update last week.

All registrants will receive a finishers medal and T-shirt along with some swag in a bag.

“We’ve got some

pretty nice swag; it’s a bit of a surprise and a really nice medal this year and again, great T-shirts and there’ll be some extra goodies in there,” said Bogue.

The race route is a 5K looped course through the park with a short detour for the 21.1K half marathon.

There will be two aid stations, approximately 2.5K apart, stocked with water, sports drinks, and gels.

A special 1K kids race will also take place again at 10:30 a.m. near the picnic area.

“We think it’s really important for kids to get out and get involved at a really young age, so we try to do something special for the kids as well,” said Bogue.

The race is presented

by Midwest Endurance, owned by Bogue and local triathlete, MacKenzie Brown to organize and fund local running events and programs.

“Midwest is the financial backing for all the programs we put on for Lloydminster Runners. It costs money to be able to do these things. If we can be sustainable with it, all the better,” explained

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One of their most popular running programs is the annual spring couch to 5k run training sessions.

This year’s program wrapped up in the first week of June, in time for Lloydminster Runners’ virtual runRevival charity race.

Bogue is also president of Mount Joy Snow Resort and he notes the recent virtual race raised about $1,000 for the resort’s Magic Carpet fund.

He says funds raised at the Titanium Half Marathon go right back into supporting the

running community at Lloydminster Runners.

“This is a race that funds other programs, l i ke o u r c o u c h to 5 K that doesn’t cost anything or like our beer runs we try to do for not-for-profits,” said Bogue.

“We definitely use this one for funding other activities in the community.”

The first race in 2019 attracted runners from as far away as Edmonton with the same story expected this year in keeping with Midwest’s goal to provide “an amazing big city-style” event.

“Even with our seemingly low numbers, we can offer an experience that you would have to travel pretty far to get,” said Bogue.

Once again, Titanium Energy Services is the title sponsor of the August races.

“They step up to the plate and help us with a large part of the financial burden that comes along with that,” said Bogue who works at the oilfield company.

“Their main goal is to keep people active and healthy within the community as well, so it’s been a great fit for both parties.”

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The City of Lloydminster will provide the following civic services and hours of operation in lieu of Canada Day on Thursday, July 1: - City Hall is closed Thursday, July 1, reopening with regular hours on Friday, July 2.

- The Operations Centre is closed Thursday, July 1. Regular

hours resume Friday, July 2. For emergencies, Operations can be reached at 780-8725418. Residents can use the online Report a Concern tool at Lloydminster.ca/reportaconcern to report road maintenance issues, among other items of concern.

- The Lloydminster RCMP Detachment is closed Thursday, July

1, reopening with regular hours on Friday, July 2. The Detachment can be reached by calling 780-808-8400 for general concerns or 911 in an emergency.

- The Bylaw Office is closed Thursday, July 1, reopening with regular hours on Friday, July 2. Bylaw can be reached at 780-874-3710. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

- The Lloydminster Sanitary Landfill is closed Thursday, July 1, reopening with regular hours of operation Friday, July 2.

- Curbside collection will be completed Thursday, July 1, 2021, as regularly scheduled.

For the collection calendar, visit Lloydminster.ca/curbside.

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Getting inked for a great cause

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Tattoo artist Seth Grey was one of four artists taking part in Saturday’s tattoo fundraiser at Marc’d Up Tattoos to support the Lloydminster and District SPCA. TAYLOR WEAVER

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Border City residents were under the gun this past weekend. Under the tattoo gun, that is.

The Lloydminster and District SPCA teamed up with Marc’d Up Tattoos, located at 5008-50 St. on Saturday, as they hosted a charity bbq and were offering pre-designed tattoos for only $100.

“It’s great that everyone always wants to support local,” said Becca Lawrence, community outreach manager with the Lloydminster and District SPCA. “Funds will be used to cover operating costs.

Obviously anything medical such as emergency medical care, will help with that, but our spay and neuter program is probably going to see the majority of these funds.”

Marc Blanchette, owner of Marc’d Up Tattoos, was thrilled to be a part of the event, especially seeing as his Lloydminster shop has only been open for roughly a month.

Tattoos were being done for $100 and clients had a book of over 200 predesigned pieces to chose from.

“Most of the proceeds are being donated to the SPCA. We’re keeping $20 from each tattoo to cover costs, other than that, it’s all for charity,” said Blanchette, who also has a tattoo shop in Turtleford.

“So far I’d say we’re at 90 tattoos and my hope is to cap over 100.

“I was honoured they asked me to be a part of this. I’m new to town.

I know this can benefit my business, but I am really happy to be able to give back.”

A total of 138 tattoos were completed on Saturday which saw $11,040 donated to the SPCA. The SPCA’s outdoor bbq also brought

in a total of $752.70 for the shelter. Tattoos were done by Blanchette as well as artists Seth Grey, Chantel Joy and Kayla Crawford.

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House sales brisk in June

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For sale signs continue to pop up like daisies in the Lloydminster real estate market.

The number of homes for sale, however, has dropped by 37.25 percent year over year.

The latest housing market report for the May 28-June 21 period shows there are 354 homes for sale in the city, including 80 new listings.

The current inventory includes 258 houses, 33 condos, and 37 townhouses on the market.

The average days on market is 37 with the selling to listing price

ratio of 96 per cent.

The average sold price for all home types in Lloydminster is $298K, which is percentage the same as June 2020 period.

The asking price of homes for sale has declined by 1.73 per cent from the same year ago period.

The report notes detached houses for sale in Lloydminster make up 79 per cent of listings and sell for a median price of $319,950.

Lloydminster condos are 10 per cent of the real estate currently for sale and sell for a median price of

$154,500.

The remaining 11 per cent are townhouses, which sell for a median price of $190,000.

At this point in of 2021, Lloydminster’s median selling price is $279,500.

This number is determined by finding the mid-point price of all properties sold within a specified period of time.

If, for example, 30 condos sold last month and only 11 detached homes sold in the same time frame, then the median price would skew downwards to reflect the larger number of lower priced condos.

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Liners welcome Alberta ball players was last weekend in Sherwood Park and everybody was just so excited. It’s very nice to be able to host this at home as well, but it’s sure nice to be on the diamonds,” said Minish.

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It felt like it wasn’t even real.

It was really nice to give the girls something normal.

The Lloydminster Liners hosted a 32-team softball tournament this past weekend at Legion Ball Park, bringing with it an amazing sense of normalcy. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source TAYLOR WEAVER

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This past weekend’s temperatures may have been pushing the mercury, but it sure didn’t prevent softball players from all across Alberta from having a great time.

A total of 32 teams took over Legion Ball Park this weekend as the Lloydminster Liners, playing out of the GPLS (Girls Prairie League Softball), hosted league play for players from U12 up to U19.

“This is league play, so it will go towards our standings at the end of the season,” said Liners’ president Pam Minish.

“We’ve had some

very, very nice weather.

It’s a little hot out here, but that’s OK. “This weekend has been fantastic, and we hear comments all of the time that people love coming to our ball diamonds. Legion Ball Park is probably one of the nicest ballparks in all of Alberta.

We’re very fortunate to be able to host it at home.”

The Liners were more fortunate than many others teams over the last 18 months as they were still able to play, but had to do so in cohorts.

“We weren’t able to host any tournaments but were able to play in cohorts of 50, so we took what we could

get,” said Minish.

“This year we will have provincials but no western or Canadian finals.”

The weekend-long tournament not only generated lots of smiles and happy athletes, but there was also some economic spin-off to be seen by the Border City.

“I know the three hotels down here are completely booked this weekend; we have run the Co-op gas station out of ice; I think it’s been great just to have that many people come in and our goal is to do all of this safely,” she said.

This is the girls’ second weekend of league play, and it wasn’t just

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the players who were feeling the excitement of getting back on the ball diamond.

“Our first weekend for the league play

“It was kind of like the twilight zone, because, you went from having zero contact with people, and the first day we pulled into the diamond there were thousands of people in that diamond.

Everyone was spread out and outdoors, but all of a sudden, normal felt weird.”

Kelly Thiessen, who

coaches the U14A Liners and sits on the league’s board, echoed Minish’s excitement and jokingly said it felt as if they were doing something wrong.

“It felt like it wasn’t even real,” he said. “It was really nice to give the girls something normal.”

Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, the weekend tournament only saw players from Alberta, but Minish is hopeful for future play as Saskatchewan is scheduled to open up more on July 11.

“We have special permission in Lloyd where we’re only playing Alberta teams right now,” said Minish.

“I believe that will change on July 11 when Saskatchewan opens up, and then we’ll be allowed to play both provinces. But, right now we do have special permission to host and to play Alberta teams.”

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Winning not one, but two medals is how Emmaleigh Ayotte finished her year at Lakeland College.

This recent esthetician graduate put her skills to the test in the aesthetics category of the 2021 Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition in May, winning first place.

Ayotte then reached the podium with a bronze medal win at the Skills Canada National Competition in June.

“It’s been such a rewarding way to finish my Lakeland experience this year,” said Ayotte, who hails from St. Paul, Alta.

“I am really thankful for all of the experience I’ve gotten from competing.”

Motivated by a peer to compete, Ayotte says the training and support she received from her instructors, including Deb Minish,

helped her to manage any stress she experienced leading up to the competitions.

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I am really thankful to everyone who helped me with these competitions because I couldn’t have done it without them.

“Deb and everyone else helped me to prepare for the competitions. They helped me to perfect my work, giving ideas and tips,” says Ayotte.

Held virtually this year due to the COVID19 p an dem ic , Ayo tte competed at Lakeland’s Lloydminster campus spa.

The competition challenges included a facial analysis, pedicure and manicure with nail art,

a smoky eye look and fantasy makeup application inspired by the 1980s.

Putting her creative skills into action, Ayotte drew inspiration from the Tim Burton classic, Beetlejuice, for the last challenge.

“I am really thankful to everyone who helped me with these competitions because I couldn’t have done it without them,” she said. “I have been passionate about esthetics my whole life and this experience has really validated that.”

Two other Lakeland students made the podium at provincial Skills Canada competitions. Destiny Neufield was second in Alberta in the aesthetics category while Paige Lehmann won silver in the Saskatchewan hairstyling category.

“We are so proud of our students and their achievements this year,” said Janice Aughey, dean, School

Photo courtesy of Lakeland College of Health and Wellness and Human Services.

“Completing their programs while navigating a pandemic has been an accomplishment in and of itself. Entering Skills Canada and medaling in their competitions is a testament to the dedication and commitment these students have for their field.”

“We’re grateful for the help and support from the college and

our industry partners, especially with the competition held virtually this year,” adds Minish, chair, School of Health and Wellness.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our students and their perseverance.”

Equally excited to celebrate Ayotte’s success at the Skills Canada competitions are her colleagues at Just for You Day Spa in Lloydminster.

“They’re so happy and supportive – it’s great to be part of this team,” says Ayotte, who’s been working at the spa since May. The class of 2021 esthetician graduate will return to Lakeland next year to complete the six-week clinical esthetician program.

Ayotte’s excited for the career opportunities that training will offer in the future.

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The right place at the right time EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Have you ever thought to yourself “I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be?”

Well, I have, on a number of occasions, but I really had one of those feelings this past Sunday.

It was a busy weekend for me assignment-wise. I had one indoor and one outdoor assignment on Sunday, and with it being hotter than the Mojave in July over the weekend, I knew I’d be a puddle of sweat by the time I finished for the day.

I also got my second COVID vaccine on Saturday afternoon, so I was a little leary going into Sunday’s assignments with the knowledge the second shot can leave you with some nasty side effects.

However, I must be one of the lucky ones because the only side effect for me was a stiff arm.

Speaking of COVID vaccinations and being in the right place at the right time, I was “lucky” enough to get the last Pfizer vaccine of the day on Saturday before all nurses started administering Moderna.

I was in line at the drivethru centre at the Lloyd Ex for roughly an hour and a half and was asked by two nurses if I was OK with getting a Moderna shot, which I was.

As I was pulling into the building to wait for my turn to get jab number two, I thought to myself ‘watch this, I’m going to get the last Pfizer shot of the day before they run out.’

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- The Bioclean Aquatic Centre is open Thursday, July 1, from 12-4:30 p.m. For availability and bookings, visit Lloydminster.ca/ register. Register now; spots fill up fast.

- The Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre is open Thursday, July 1, from 6 a.m. till dusk.

To book a tee time, visit

ally got the last one.

So, I got my shot, it’s Sunday morning, and I’m feeling OK. I was at the Servus Sports Centre in the morning for some coverage on the Junior A Bobcats’ prospect camp, and I have to say, the feeling that came over me while standing among other hockey fans as I was taking photos was amazing. It was familiar and felt normal.

I can’t wait for those passionate young athletes and coaches to get back on the ice and do what they love to do!

After the Bobcats story, I was at Legion Ball Park for a story on the Liners’ softball tournament that was taking place.

It was amazing to see all of those teams in town, cheering on their friends and peers. The tournament brought in 32 teams from across Alberta and definitely lifted the spirits of sports fans in attendance.

I finished up at the softball tournament and headed over to Bud Miller All Seasons Park hoping to get a photo of kids enjoying the splash pad.

Mission accomplished! The splash pad was pretty busy, but everyone was still having a blast, and I ended up making the photo you see on Page 1 of this week’s paper.

After finishing up everything I had set out to do, I was about to leave the park but noticed my neighbour sitting on the grass having a visit with her friend. So of course, I stop to say hi.

I always joke this particular neighbour is one of my “westcoast moms” because she’s always looking out for me and the invite for dinner is always there. I keep running into her, and when we do happen to

LGCC.ca. The driving range will operate from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- The Outdoor Pool is open Thursday, July 1, from 4-8:30 p.m.

To book individual or family swim time, visit Lloydminster.ca/register. Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

- The Servus Sports Centre is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thurs-

bump into each other, it always seems there was a reason for it as one of us has something we’d like to get off our chest.

Thanks for being awesome, Bobbi!

After my quick catch-up with my neighbour, I was leaving Bud Miller and camp across a large group of beach volleyball players. My journalist spidey senses started tingling, so I went and checked it out.

It turns out it was the Lloydminster Beach Volleyball League hosting one of its tournaments.

The icing on the cake for me was running into Diane Gow. Diane’s husband, Will, tragically passed away in 2017. The Gow family has always played a huge role in local sports, especially volleyball, and Diane was at Bud Miller on Sunday to present three graduating students with the William Gow Memorial Scholarship. The three young men who received the scholarship had all been coached by Will and know the entire Gow family quite well.

Diane is an incredible person, and I told her that verbatim on Sunday. A short but powerful speech was followed by the entire group taking part in the Gow family chant, in honour and tribute to Will. But, more on beach volleyball next week.

Talk about being in the right place at the right time!

Happy Canada Day to all! If you’re looking for something to do on Canada Day, I’ll be at Bud Miller All Seasons Park with the open mic group from 4th Meridian Brewing Company playing live music from noon until the park closes. Come down to listen or to join in the fun!

Until next time.

day, July 1. Childminding is unavailable. For fitness centre availability and bookings, visit Lloydminster.ca/fitness.

- The Spray Park, located at Bud Miller All Seasons Park, is open Thursday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The outdoor water amenity is free for public use. No registration is required.

- Weaver Heri-

tage Park is open from Thursday, July 1 to Saturday, July 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please note that the outdoor buildings are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility, and some buildings are closed. The park is located on the grounds of the former Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre.

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s we gather virtually on Canada Day, with loved ones at private gatherings, and later Thursday night for a fireworks display, I want to take time to acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and that the City of Lloydminster respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

Today is a day to acknowledge the birth of our nation. From sea to sea, we are grateful Canada is a place where we all belong. Canada Day is also a day for us to reflect on our past.

It’s to recognize we are an imperfect country that is working to reconcile our past and build stronger relationships with those who occupied the lands before us and those who continue to enhance the diversity and resil-

iency of our country.

We learned of the heart-breaking news in recent weeks that more than 750 Indigenous children were found in an unmarked burial site near a former residential school near Kamsack.

In early June, it was announced that 215 Indigenous children we re fo u n d i n a n u n m a r ke d gravesite at a former residential school in Kamloops.

To the Indigenous families in Cowessess First Nation, in Kamloops, in our region, and across the country, on behalf of the Lloydminster community and my council colleagues, know that our hearts are with you. We are here for you, and we stand with you.

We must, as a nation, continue to listen, continue to be open, and continue to learn of our nation’s past so we can take the appropriate action to build a stronger future, and a stronger Canada, as

a nation of reconciliation.

While this year’s anniversary takes a more sombre approach, let’s take some time to unite as one and honour our nation’s vibrancy and the many cultures that grace our community and the traditions open for all to experience and celebrate.

Lloydminster is welcoming and accepting of the many Indigenous Peoples from neighbouring First Nations.

And Lloydminster is grateful to be home to residents from the Philippines, Ukraine, Germany and Thailand, and many other countries of the world.

Collectively, many nationalities make up our wonderful city on the border.

This Canada Day, let’s unite the community by learning about the unique heritage, diverse cultures and contributions of all nationalities that form the fabric of the Lloydminster region.

Due to the pandemic and recent discoveries, Canada Day may look and feel different from year’s past; however, its spirit remains the same, bringing the community together.

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Starting now, kicking off with this Canada Day address, the City will have virtual activities to take part in, along with a few other family-oriented events. For more details, visit the link on the bottom of your screen.

Returning for 2021 is the much-anticipated fireworks display.

F i rewo r ks a re h a p p e n i n g a t the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. Parking opens at 9 p.m. and the show will get underway around 11 p.m.

Please remember that Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 guidelines are still in effect for Lloydminster.

- Mayor Gerald S. Aalbers, City of Lloydminster

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Can Tokyo 2 deliver?

STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

The cost to put on the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo that starts on July 23 is estimated at more than $26 billion.

Aside from the obscene expense, there is an attendance limit of 50 per cent of venue capacity to a maximum of 10,000 spectators— with no foreigners allowed.

Not only that, but cheering will be prohibited, which goes against human nature, even if it’s meant to reduce the threat of COVID-19 from spreading.

How the host country is expected to come close to breaking even is beyond me.

They need to host the Games again in 2024 instead of Paris to get their money’s worth and the

global attention normal Games generate.

Why attempt to duplicate what Tokyo can provide with state-of-the-art facilities that will go to waste, so to speak, in a one-time event open to Japanese visitors only?

Hopefully, it will generate a ton of excitement on TV just like the Tokyo Olympics did in 1964.

It’s amazing to me that athletes can still perform well with little to no spectators during COVID, but crowds can inspire Olympians to set world records and create drama.

There was nothing more inspiring and unexpected in 1964 than the gold medal win of native American runner Billy Mills in the 10,000-metre race.

To do so, he bettered his previous best time by 50 seconds in one of the great-

File Photo est races in history.

I watched it live on black and white TV and years later ran in one of the annual 5K fun runs he hosts in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Mills overcame racial discrimination, hypoglycemia, type 2 diabetes, suicidal

thoughts and his own selfdoubts to become an Olympic champion.

He’s become a leading role model and campaigner for Native American youth.

Let’s hope an inspiring Canadian runner like the American Mills will emerge

in Tokyo in the next few weeks wearing a gold medal.

Personally, I am hoping that person will be Mohammed Ahmed in the 5000 m —with a Mills-like finishing kick in that final 150 m. A gold medal will look better too in colour.

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All residents 12+ eligible for second doses

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All Saskatchewan residents 12 years and older who have received their first dose of vaccine are now be eligible to receive their second dose following a 28-day interval.

With the Delta variant circulating in Saskatchewan, it remains recommended that all residents receive second dose vaccinations as soon as you are eligible.

Remember that while one dose of COVID19 vaccine provides

good protection against transmission, two doses are required for optimal protection.

Please receive your second dose as soon as you are eligible and maintain all public health measures until at least two weeks after your second dose.

As advised by National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on June 17, Pfizer and Moderna (mRNA) vaccines are interchangeable for second doses.

Residents who

received Pfizer or Moderna as their first dose should take whichever of those two vaccines is available to them when they become eligible for their second dose.

If you received AstraZeneca as a first dose, you may also receive either Pfizer or Moderna for a second dose.

Both mRNA vaccines have been approved by Health Canada as safe and effective and allow residents to become fully vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.

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Last week in the field: Sask crop report

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Last week, the north east and east central regions saw the most rain, with the highest amount reported in the Spruce Home and Rhein areas with 32 mm.

The Barthel area reported 21 mm, the Turtleford and Meadow Lake areas reported 14 mm and Melfort reported 10 mm.

Most farmers need more rain, especially in the southern and west central regions of the province, where it is needed to sustain crop and pasture growth.

Crop development is normal for this time of year in most areas, with oilseed crops reported as behind other crops.

Provincially, 62 per cent of the fall cereals, 81 per cent of the spring cereals, 70 per cent of the oilseed crops and 81 per cent of the pulse crops are at a normal stage of development for this time of year.

Last week, many areas of the province experienced strong dry winds, resulting in crop damage, rapidly drying soils and delayed herbicide application.

Delayed herbicide applications have allowed weeds to

establish which has resulted in many areas moving past the point of effectively controlling them.

The topsoil moisture across the province is declining due to very high temperatures and non-stop winds. There were small reports of rain in the province with very few areas receiving enough to alleviate the stress caused by extremely dry conditions.

Producers reported that dry conditions and cool temperatures have greatly slowed hay and pasture growth, with some concerned about their ability to support cattle throughout the summer without more rain.

Provincially, moisture levels on crop a nd h a y a nd p astu r e land have fallen, particularly in areas that received little to no rainfall last week.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 56 per cent adequate, 36 per cent short and six per cent very short.

Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 45 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 13 per cent very short.

Moderately warm temperatures have also helped with crop development, and farmers are hopeful with the recent rains that this will continue.

The lack of rainfall across the majority of the province has delayed hay land growth and will likely delay the timing of the first cut, as well as reduce the yield.

Dry topsoil moisture conditions have resulted in delayed emergence and development of later and smaller seeded crops.

There have been reports of flea beetle damage in most regions, affecting canola development for some.

Farmers have been busy spraying when they can, scouting fields and performing other farm tasks.

There have been isolated reports of frost, mainly in the central and northern regions; damage is not yet known, but the crop of most concern is canola.

There have also been reports of damage from flea beetle, cutworms, gophers and root rot diseases.

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Sports

Bobcats back on ice with prospect camp ing forward to getting back into the Civic and playing hockey again.”

One aspect of the life of a Junior A hockey player that’s been missed is community involvement, which is something Dube is also looking forward to being able to do again.

“A huge thing for us as an organization is all about being out and involved in the community,” he said.

“Through the COVID

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

The Lloydminster Bobcats Junior A hockey team hosted its prospect camp this past weekend at the Servus Sports Centre. The team’s official schedule was released yesterday and the players can’t wait for their first exhibition game on Sept. 1.

TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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This past weekend’s prospect camp was just what the doctor ordered for the Lloydminster Bobcats Junior A hockey team.

Playing out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, the Bobcats were benched last season due to COVID-19 restrictions, but head coach and general manager, Nigel Dube, is excited to be back to business.

“It’s exciting, and I think the big thing is, it’s felt like years, so now to get back on the ice, to have an actual camp and have guys playing games again is huge,” he said on Sunday morning at the Servus Sports Centre.

“I think it’s exciting for our players, it’s exciting for our fans, and exciting for the Border City.”

The camp saw talent from near and far, and as Dube explained it, “things are looking good.”

“The talent’s looking really good, and we have our veteran players back here too as well, and they’re set-

ting the bar high, and I think the excitement around the players to be able to play hockey again is huge in itself, so the energy that builds is amazing,” he said.

“

That’s a word I would be happy to overuse, is excitement.

Dube also noted a presentation was given to players and their parents, which

included talk of how supportive the fans and the people in the Border City are.

“We have players from all over here at the camp, and it’s great they took the time to come and take a look at Lloydminster and go and see the sights and sounds of Lloyd, and I think we have a lot to offer here in Lloydminster,” he said.

“I think everyone feels fortunate that we’re back playing now and excited for that.

It’s been a great weekend overall. I like what we have here and I’m

really looking forward to the fall as well.”

The Bobcats official schedule was released yesterday making this highly anticipated upcoming season all more real.

“We’re set to kick off our main camp on Aug. 27 in Lloyd here, and we’ll go from there,” said Dube.

“Our first pre-season game is Sept. 1 and we’re excited about that. I think time’s going to fly here, but that’s awesome.

“It’s been a long break for us and the players are really look-

year we were able to get out and shovel some snow and stuff, but looking forward, the excitement that July is going to bring both provinces is great, and for us to get back out and involved in the community, for our fans to be back in the stands, all things considered, it was a time of excitement.

“That’s a word I would be happy to overuse, is excitement.”

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