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VOLUME 4 I ISSUE 47

Gap study focuses Lloyd outlook GEOFF LEE

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S E K I B T H FLIG Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Jesse Royan and Brendan McKee come flying over the Widow Maker at the Lucas Bachman Memorial Raceway on Sunday morning in their first race of the season. The two have been friends since they were both new riders, and most recently, they both returned from winter training in the States to keep their skills sharp when the snow flies back home. See the full story on Page 5.

The economy of Lloydminster is on the rebound with a new retail and commercial gap analysis under way in the city to help spur future growth in those sectors.

That was the message presented to developers, real estate agents and construction workers during an economic development update breakfast hosted by the city at the Servus Sports Centre on Tuesday morning.

“Based on the numbers we have, we’re really excited about 2022 and 2023,” said the city’s economic development officer, Katlin Ducherer.

City data show business licences have risen to 1,885 year-to-date compared to 1,753 in 2021, and hotel occupancy climbed to 43.7 per cent in the first quarter versus 26.7 a year ago.

Ducherer attributes the increase to the return of sports tournaments and industrial

turnarounds.

About 37 per cent of current business licences are issued to home-based businesses.

“I think Lloydminster in many ways has proven very resilient and based on our business licences and entrepreneurial spirit— some very positive growth for Lloydminster obviously with a number of challenges,” said Ducherer.

Speaker Christine Tucker, chief financial officer of Synergy Credit Union, put the local economy in context, noting Lloydminster’s rebound is part of a Conference Board of Canada projection for GDP growth of 5.5 per cent in 2022 in Saskatchewan and 5.9 per cent in Alberta.

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers also sees a lot of blue sky economic growth, citing a huge uptick in oil and gas activity and a rise in agriculture in the city and surrounding area as good signs.

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“We see businesses expanding and growing. We see growth in bot h high schools today. There are just so many positive things going on right now,” said Aalbers.

The city has issued building permits valued at just over $40 million year-to-date.

Ducherer said the breakfast at the OTS Room was an opportunity to bring everyone together to project economic growth based on data the city collects and to introduce the retail gap analysis.

“That will be a really great tool for our developers and economic development,” she said.

Aalbers says the gap analysis will clearly demonstrate the opportunities that exist in the city that people don’t realize today or might have thought about but were looking for a little more detail.

“That will give them the information they need to move that home-based business to a business downtown or somewhere else in the city and bring other investors into the community and see an opportunity for an opening,” explained Aalbers.

The gap analysis for the city has just kicked off under the direction of FBM Planning Studios and its lead planner, Kieron Hunt, who

spoke about the study.

Hunt says a retail gap analysis identifies how much people are spending in their community versus how much they are spending outside the community in various consumer and retail segments.

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There are just so many positive things going on right now.

“It really identifies where people are spending their money and what opportunities there are to capture more of that spending locally,” he said.

“The end goal is to create an investment attraction strategy to show the opportunity of Lloydminster to external retailers looking at the market.”

It will also provide a platform of information for local businesses to set up business plans.

“There are a significant number of homebased businesses,” said Hunt.

“A study like this can often help to give people that business metrics to apply for business loans and find spaces within the community,” he explained.

The study will also look at where vacancies are and what those vacancies are asking for lease rates to attract a

home-based business or a relocating tenant or an outside investor to the local market.

The gap study is in phase 1 to document and detail the existing retail inventory in the city.

FBM is also meeting with stakeholders to gather opinions and perspectives from the retailer market and will circulate an online survey to gather resident and non-resident views on the retail market.

“We want to see what their spending habits are and challenges and opportunities,” he said.

Hunt likes what he sees for far with developments like the Canadian Tire relocation underway.

“You can see on the west side of the city where there’s a significant growth of new retail. The downtown looks like it’s struggling a little bit,” said Hunt.

He says the study will also acknowledge the importance of the downtown.

“The auto mile here is another significant piece. It looks like growth on the east side of the city is equally opportunistic,” added Hunt.

The city is also updating its Municipal Development Plan to guide future growth. A draft plan called Connection to Our Future will be released by December.

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Schools Powwow shares culture with youth

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photo TAYLOR WEAVER

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The colours, smiles and sounds were shining a light on the path to reconciliation.

Last Thursday marked the first annual Heart of Treaty 6 Reconciliation Interschool Powwow, held at Lakeland College.

T h e p o w w o w included Indigenous dancers from Lloydminster and the surrounding area, but it also included nonIndigenous students from the area, giving them the opportunity to learn about cultural practises they may be unaware of.

“Today is all about Indigenous youth showing off pride of culture and heritage, and us

giving them the space to show everyone who they are,” said Rikki Ducharme, manager of Indigenous Student Support Services at Lakeland College and co-chair of the Heart of Treaty 6 Reconciliation Circle’s education circle.

“Inclusive is the word. We wanted Indigenous youth to feel included, we wanted them to feel like they matter, make sure their voices were heard, and make sure their culture and heritage was showcased.

“We wanted to also bring students from Lloydminster and area schools in because we wanted them to bring their students in to see who Indigenous stu-

dents are and what they can do, and that’s what they did.”

Sam O’Reilly, a member of the Indigenous Student Council at Lakeland’s Vermilion campus, was over the moon with the cultural display she witnessed at t he colle g e and is excited about future powwows.

“It’s nice to see all the schools from around the area coming together and also having the college aspect in it,” she said.

“As an Indigenous student from Lakeland, it warms my heart to see all of the other Indigenous students get together.

“Having the opportunity to have this on one of our campuses means

a lot to me and it shows more steps are being taken towards reconciliation.”

Doug Abrosimoff, cochair of the Reconciliation Circle, explained the powwow was a “Hot 6” initiative from the education component in our group.

“We wanted the MC to explain what was going on because sometimes we go to these things and visually, they’re quite stunning, but from our Western culture mind, we might not understand the symbolism. So he, with humour, was able to give us an idea of who the dancers are, what they represent,” said Abrosimoff.

“Through my role as co-chair, I’ve gotten to know many First Nations people now that I count as friends.

That’s just a personal story, but I think that’s what we all look for in our lives, we look for some acknowledgment of the other and who we are.”

Abrosimoff explained the success of the powwow was beyond what he ever imagined and also noted how Lakeland College has been like an oasis for the local Indigenous community.

“The dancers are inviting the local

school kids to join in the circle dance, that’s what these kids aren’t going to forget. Watch-

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ing is one thing, but being in the group and dancing is a different story.”

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Chuckwagon sponsors ‘like family’

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Chuckwagon races

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Lloydminster lunch on Both of the events in Kim Carey, the sponsorship and sales manager for the CanaMonday.

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They decided to run ation, not the individ- ter as they are still try- local around here and a ual tarp sponsors,” she ing to recover from the lot of rural people who one more year and sold explained. impact of COVID as a enjoy wagons. I think their outfit at last year’s “ I h a v e p a c k a g e s non-profit organization. e v e r y o n e b e c o m e s Lloyd finals to Ray Crobased on different “With the sponsor- invested in the drivers teau Jr. to put trucking amounts to spend. We ship of wagons, I find a and the sport itself,” on the front burner.

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Moto pros return from winter training TAYLOR WEAVER

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After a long Canadian winter, motocross is officially back in the Border City, but for two local riders, the winter break was almost nonexistent thanks to training in the States.

Brendan McKee, 18, and Jesse Royan, 20, recently got back from winter training down south and were racing this past weekend in the Midwest Amateur MX Series at the Lucas Bachman Memorial Raceway.

Both riders are classed as professionals with McKee holding sponsorship from Lethal Motorsports and Royan a member of team Lloydminster Honda.

McKee spent a few months at ClubMX in Chesterfield South Carolina and Royan spent six weeks in Phoenix.

The two have been friends since they started riding together roughly a decade ago, and they’re now doing their best to keep growing as riders, while also helping the next generation of pros get to the next level.

“I’ve been racing for 10 years and Jesse was one of the faster guys when I started racing, and we’ve been riding together right from the start,” said version McKee. 3” wide

“Over the years, I got faster and Jesse got faster, and we kinda just battled, and now we’re pro and might just be the best in Saskatchewan.”

The two learned quite a bit while training in the States, but one of their biggest lessons was how much time riders have to spend in the gym to get to the next level.

“Club MX where I was, it was like, gym three times a day, and if you were missing gym you were running laps on the track. There were some tough days, and if you’re not going to give it your all, it’s not worth going,” said McKee. For Royan, the biggest lesson was to never give up and to put the work in to achieve your goals.

“It just takes that commitment and the willingness to actually go out and get the training a guy needs,” said Royan.

“Having the ability to go out and do that and come back and learn, and be able to put it on the track here, that’s what you gotta do.”

As a local pro, last year Royan started offering training to anyone who wanted to get faster and safer on their motorcycles.

“I started doing that because I remember

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Jesse Royan and Brendan McKee grew up racing their dirt bikes in Lloydminster. Both are now professional riders and recently returned from training in the States.

when I was young and coming up, all of the local pros that were here would always help me out, and they did that on their own time, so I thought I could do something along those lines and follow in their footsteps,” said Royan.

“Doing that for others made me fall in love with the sport all over again.”

McKee and Royan are currently throwing around ideas to start a moto school this season to help pass on the knowledge they’ve acquired over the years.

“So, we’ll come out here and split up into groups and we can work on stuff with some kids and help them get to the next level.”

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Diabetes specialists inject awareness GEOFF LEE

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Local diabetics took advantage of the opportunity to bone up on new technology and resources to manage diabetes without having to make a medical appointment.

The Lloydminster Lions Club, Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Primary Care Network hosted a onestop diabetes education night at the Legacy Centre last week.

Diabetes health care providers and medical technology companies set up booths to provide visitors with a personalized experience.

That was the way it worked for Helen Poon, a diabetes sales consultant with BD Medical.

Poon showed each visitor how to use the new Nano Pro insulin pen needle that she sells.

“I am demonstrating how to have proper injection technique in order to lower your A1C using an insulin pen needle,” said Poon.

A1C is a test for diabetics along with diagnosing it.

“I want people to know when you use a shorter 4mm pen needle-like Nano Pro and you have proper injection technique, that alone can help you lower A1C without additional drugs or cost,” explained Poon.

Kate Stephen, a territory manager, Tandem

Diabetes Care, took the opportunity to pitch a new wearable insulin pump.

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It’s fabulous.

I think my sleep quality has been amazing and my time in range, meaning my blood sugar, is between 3.9 and 10.

It’s called the Tandem t: slim X2 insulin pump with Control Q technology that helps to keep your blood sugar levels in the proper range.

“The insulin pumps help to give insulin every five minutes versus an injection you need multiple times a day,” explained Stephen.

She uses the pump herself and says it’s improved her quality of life.

“It’s fabulous. I think my sleep quality has been amazing and my time in range, meaning my blood sugar, is between 3.9 and 10. I can easily say I am 90 per cent time in range,” said Stephen.

“I am as well controlled as someone without diabetes.”

Albertans living with diabetes will soon have access to newer, more technologically advanced insulin pumps through their

government-sponsored health benefit plans.

Insulin pump benefits will be transferred from the Insulin Pump Therapy Program to government-sponsored health benefit plans on Aug. 1.

The government announced the plan on May 2 noting lowincome Albertans will continue to receive these benefits at no cost.

“That will be an important switch but probably a good one,” said Kendre Parke, a registered dietician with Primary Care.

She says it’s a program that works with pump companies like Medtronic.

“They will determine through an endocrinologist and through diabetes educators whether someone is a good candidate for a pump and should be receiving funding,” explained Parke.

“At that time they will get a pump provided for them and the education to go with it.”

Type 1 diabetes is a genetic disorder that often shows up early in life, and Type 2 is largely diet-related and develops over time and can be treated with medications, weight loss, exercise and healthy foods.

Lloydminster Co-op Marketplace Pharmacy manager Michelle

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Kate Stephen, territory manager with Tandem Diabetes Care, displayed one of her company’s new wearable insulin pumps that she uses herself, during a diabetes education night at the Legacy Centre last week. There were many displays and experts on hand to answer questions.

Teasdale was on hand with her staff to explain what a pharmacist can do for a diabetic client.

“We can sit down with you and review your medications, making sure they are working well for you,” said Teasdale.

“It’s just having that one-on-one consult to help manage your diabetes as best as you can.”

The pharmacy also provided information on high blood sugar, low blood sugar and what to look for and just how to manage your care as a diabetic as best as you can.

“We can help to direct you to other health care professionals who can help you in your journey,” added Teasdale.

Krista Nairn, a dietician with Saskatchewan Health Authority kidney health was hoping to raise awareness about the effect of diabetes on your kidneys.

“So just helping many people understand diabetes can cause kidney disease and what they can do to help to manage that,” said Nairn.

“I am happy to be here. I am from Saskatoon, so it’s good to raise awareness in Lloydminster.”

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Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic coming to the Vic

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Hit Australian musical s t a g e p r o d u c t i on Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is returning to Canadian stages for a full national tour and takes the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on June 5.

Originally scheduled for 2020, the tour underwent several postponements

due to the worldwide pandemic restrictions which have crippled international travel and entertainment venues for more than two years. Now back on track for this summer, the tour will perform 36 shows right across the country.

The production recreates Queen’s 1986 European Magic Tour with South Africa’s

Dominic Warren playing the role of Freddie Mercury.

“We try and recre ate the 1986 Queen Tour, and we have it all down to the authentic instruments, all the crazy costumes and all of the lights; it’s a huge spectacle,” said Warren, adding the fact the show’s cast is brand new.

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“This is our first time playing Canada and we’re very excited. So far it’s been amazing,” he said. “We’ve done 10 shows so far and every single one of them has been filled with highenergy audiences. I can’t believe how energetic the Canadian audiences are.”

Having grown up listening to Queen from a young age, Warren

explained filling Freddie Mercury’s shoes wasn’t an easy task, but he was up for the challenge.

“One thing I always say is, it’s important to realize there’s only going to be one Freddie Mercury. So, the way I go about doing Freddie Mercury, it’s not necessarily to be him, but to play tribute to him as best I can,” he said.

“Obviously I dress like him, I look a lit-

tle bit like him, but we focus on the mannerisms and the energy that Queen brings and we try to create the best tribute we can.”

Rave reviews from around the world have the tribute show pegged as the best in the world, something Warren strives to deliver on stage every night.

“I choose to believe we’re the best in the world at doing this; I’d Supplied Photo love to believe that,” said Warren. “But I think we’re all equally passionate about what we do, and it shows.

“Rusty, who plays Brian May, is absolutely obsessed with Brian May to the point where, at home, he’s pretty much got the exact same rig as Brian May to practise on at home. He spent years finding the right amps from the ‘60s and ‘70s to get the perfect sound

… It gets that nit-picky.

The drummer and I went to boarding school together and have been playing together since we were about 13 or 14, so it’s a very close-knit group. The bass player is also probably the best John Deacon you’ll find.

He’s got long, luscious hair, and he’s just precise on those notes and those bass lines.”

This will be the longrunning production’s first Canadian tour

since 2018, and the first visit with the new cast, including South African music prodigy Dominic Warren. Performing as ‘Freddie Mercury,’ Warren takes on the enormous task of performing Queen’s biggest hits – all live on stage and in their original key – for up to six shows per week.

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic will be live at the Vic Juba on June 5 for a 7 p.m. showtime.

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Sask celebrates Innovation Week MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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It’s Innovation Week in Saskatchewan.

The week celebrates researchers, entrepreneurs, organizations, and companies that have shaped the research and technology landscape in the province.

The recognition week also celebrated nationally, provides an opportunity to profile innovations that have made an impact and the importance of their role in our economy and everyday lives.

“Innovation is central to our province’s economic growth and supporting the transformation and diversification of our key sectors,” said Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison.

He notes investing in innovation translates to more economic opportunities, prosperity, and improved quality of life for the people of Saskatchewan.

“It is important to celebrate the legacy of innovation in the province and to champ io n tho se individuals and organizations whose leadership and achievements have led to those made-in-Saskatchewan solutions that are making a difference in the province and the world,” added Harrison.

Innovation Saskatchewan works directly with industry and external stakeholders to support the commercialization of research and technology and to grow the province’s technology sector.

Once integrated as a single agency with Innovation Place - the governmentowned research parks in Regina and Saskatoon, Innovation Saskatchewan will have a strengthened mandate to drive innovation and ownership in delivering on the goal of tripling the tech sector in the province by 2030.

It will also aim to maximize the economic potential of its research infrastructure assets.

Saskatchewan’s innovation achievements will be highlighted throughout the week.

To learn more about Canadian and Saskatchewan Innovators use #CIW22 and #SKInnovationWeek and by visiting www. innovationsask.ca.

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Oh brother, where art thou?

EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Monday was an exciting one for me as I spent the day down range at CFB Wainwright to get a story on Exercise Maple Resolve.

The annual military exercise takes place in May and ensures Canada’s armed forces are prepared to deploy in support of Canadians in any capacity, including combat operations.

Roughly 3,200 personnel take part in the exercise, including a couple of units from the States. This year, a detachment of five UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from the Oregon Army National Guard joined Canada’s six CH-146 Griffon helicopters to provide air support.

For me, getting up close and personal with the helicopters was pretty cool, but the really cool kicker was, that one of the 3,200 military personnel currently in Wainwright for the exercise was my brother.

I only have one sibling, and before Monday, it had been roughly two years since I last saw him. Needless to say, a visit was long overdue, and all it took was our jobs to bring us together!

My brother has made a sevenyear career as an aerospace telecommunication and information systems technician in the air force, and I couldn’t be prouder of him.

I think there’s a bit of misun-

derstanding when it comes to the military, heck, even I wasn’t sure what this career path would look like for him before he signed on the dotted line.

A military career isn’t just firing a weapon. It takes a team of highly-trained individuals to get the task done and there’s a lot of work being done behind the scenes to ensure that task is done.

My brother and his unit, based out of Trenton, Ont., are among those doing the behind-thescenes work.

I learned a lot more about what he and his unit do on a daily basis, which includes providing precision approach radar to the Canadian and American pilots taking part in the exercise.

I don’t want to ruin any more surprises as the Source will have a feature story on the exercise’s radar team next week, but I will say, spending the day on an airfield in the middle of nowhere is something I won’t soon forget.

The experience also gave me a better appreciation for my job.

Not only does this job give me the opportunity to interview and photograph people from all over the world from the comforts of my office, but it has also taken me to some pretty cool places.

I also came to the realization that two years without seeing a sibling or member of the family is far too long!

So, if you have a sibling, call them and tell them you love them!

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Leeway from Lloyd: Made in Canada might work STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

I’m not an economist, but the Bank of Canada’s plan to keep on increasing interest rates to curb inflation probably isn’t going to work as well as intended.

It’s obvious to a layman, that most of the inflationary pressures on everything we consume or pay for are due to supply-demand issues stemming from COVID in parts of China and the war in Ukraine.

The slowdown in China has caused a long-term shortage in semiconductors for example, so new vehicles can’t be built or sold, causing the price of new and used vehi-

cles to soar.

The high cost of gasoline is also adding to transportation costs of essential products like food, so every time we shop, prices go up.

Increasing interest rates is actually adding to inflation because homeowners, for example, have to pay more for their mortgages and new home buyers can’t afford to borrow.

Higher rates also make it less affordable to take out a loan for a new vehicle. Vehicles are already too pricey due to the shortage of vehicles and high demand.

The old tools of dealing with inflation probably won’t work in this crazy geopolitical mess on planet Earth and could cause a recession at the worst possible time.

The federal government has no money to bail anyone out again, so we have to be masters of our own destiny.

What would work is learning a lesson from supply chain issues and offshore manufacturing and making everything we need in Canada including semiconductors. Why aren’t we already doing this?

Why should we help to create jobs for communist dictators at our own expense? It doesn’t make sense.

Even if it costs more to make something here, it’s worth it just to be able to buy it when you want it.

These supply chain issues should be a warning, we need to fix what we can and go Made in Canada to be self-sufficient in everything from medi-

cine to fuel.

When it comes to food, why not turn a lot of empty buildings into indoor growing centres, either hydroponically or some other technology for year-round growing cycles. Why import

costly fruit and vegetables that are near their expiry dates. The times are changing, and we need to re-invent and protect ourselves from external economic threats, some of which we can control to curb inflation.

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Playschool Pre-registration Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has opened up their registration for the fall 2022-2023 classes.

They offer one day a

week for three-yearolds and one or two days a week for four and five-year-olds. They have also qualified for the Affordability Grant!

For more information please call Mrs. Pat

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

780-872-9523.

Bingo at the Moose The Moose Lodge, located at 5213-57 Street, Lloydminster, hosts bingo nights every Monday and Wednes-

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Quit Smoking!

SHA is hosting a quitting smoking support grou p every Mond ay from 5:15-6:30 p.m. from April 11 to May 24.

The group meets at the PNHC, Suite 115, 491050 St. There is no cost to participate. To register call 306-820-6243, and call soon to secure a spot!

Comedy Rock n’ Roll Show The Legacy Centre is hosting Richard and Deborah Popovich on May 19, who will be performing their 40s, 50s, & 60s Rock n’ Roll Comedy Show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. with refreshments after the show. Cost is $15 per person (advanced price) or $20 per person at the door. Everyone welcome! Call the

Legacy office at 780875-4584 for more information.

Pancake Breakfast Integra Engineering Ltd. is hosting a pancake breakfast on May 25 with proceeds supporting the MS Walk.

The breakfast is being held at Integra, 1520 50th Ave., from 7-10 a.m. and $5 gets you pancakes, sausage and juice or coffee! Any donation over $20 will get a receipt for tax purposes.

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Vic Juba Community on June 5 for a 7 p.m. show. Adult early bird tickets (good until May 6) are $53.20, Adult tickets as of May 7 are $63.20. Students 12 and under get in for $34.20, and groups of six or more are $58.20 each.

Border City Metis #76 AGM The Border City Metis #76 is hosting its annual general meeting on June 12 at 2 p.m. at 5009 48 Ave., in the downstairs auditorium.

Refreshments will be served.

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

Hillmond Hall Turkey Supper The Hillmond Hall is pleased to annouce they have selected a date for their annual Turkey Supper. The supper will be held on Oct. 2.

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The Lloydminster RCMP wants to encourage all hockey fans to have a fun but safe Battle of Alberta, as the most anticipated playoff series in 31 years started last night.

As many people will be attending bars and restaurants to watch the games, police are reminding everyone to

please plan for a safe ride home if alcohol is consumed. Plan for a designated driver or taxi before you go out, to prevent being stuck at the end of the night. If you are hosting a party, please ensure all guests have a way home after the festivities end.

“This is an exciting time for all hockey fans in Alberta,” said Sgt. Brad Mouland of the

Lloydminster RCMP. “No matter which team a person cheers for, we all hope to have a safe playoff series without any alcohol-related traffic collisions”.

Lloydminster RCMP members will be present around various licensed establishments during the playoff season to provide enforcement and education in the area of impaired driving.

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Ice Wars hosting debut event in Alberta

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Ice Wars president, AJ Galante, is excited to bring his new combat sport to Enoch, Alta. this Saturday for the organization’s inaugural event.

TAYLOR WEAVER

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A new combat sport is coming to the River Cree Resort and Casino in Enoch, Alta. and will feature some of the toughest players in the sport of hockey.

One of them will be Travis Levitsky from Lloydminster.

Here’s the catch: there is no hockey involved.

Welcome to Ice Wars, a combat sport that’s being dubbed as prize fighting on ice.

This Saturday, for the sport’s inaugural event, eight fighters will compete in a Heavyweight King of The Rink Tournament.

Each bout is two oneminute rounds with a one-minute break in between. There will also be a 30 second ‘ice breaker’ overtime round in the case of a draw.

“This is our first event and we have some pretty big boys competing,” said Ice Wars president, AJ Galante, from his home in Danbury, Connecticut. “We’ve got eight heavyweights and it’s single elimination.

“We’ve got some m o n s t e r s , m a n . T r avis Levitsky is coming to fight from Lloyd.

He’s 320 something pounds and should be

fun to watch. It’s going to be fun, it’s going to be exciting, and hey, you never forget your first.”

If the name AJ G alan te rin g s a b ell, it’s likely because he was featured in the 2021 Netflix documentary ‘Untold: Crimes and Penalties.’

The documentary tells the tale of the Danbury Trashers, a professional hockey team playing out of the United Hockey League (UHL).

The team was purchased by Galante’s father, Jimmy, who then made his son the team’s general manager after an injury put an end to his high school hockey career.

The team quickly gained the reputation of being the bad boys of hockey and Galante himself coined the team the “Evil Empire of the UHL.” After two seasons the team folded when the elder Galante was charged with 72 various charges, including racketeering.

One of the charges that pertained directly to the Trashers was wire fraud, which resulted from the interstate faxing of fraudulent salary cap documents.

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Following his career as a hockey GM, Galante opened his own boxing gym and has been keeping busy training fighters since then.

“It’s been a whirlwind ever since that documentary came out,” he said.

“Back in 2006 this concept was done in Prince George B.C. and it was called the Battle of the Hockey Enforcers. At the time they had some of the toughest enforcers in the world battling it out.

“I had no part in that, but a few months after the documentary came out one of the promoters from that ’06 show contacted me looking to bring it back. He brought my father and I into the fold and let me run with this, and we rebranded it as Ice Wars.”

After hockey, Galante got involved in professional boxing for a decade and he explained now that he’s turned Ice Wars into a reality, “it’s like all of

my loves are mashed into one again.”

At first, one thing Galante was concerned about was fighter recruitment, but that didn’t turn out to be a problem after all.

“We ended up having a waiting list for guys wanting to fight,” he said.

Galante also noted Ice Wars purchased 1,000 sq. ft. of synthetic ice so they can bring the event to any location.

Tickets for Ice Wars start at $65 for live viewing at the casino, and the Fite TV live stream is available at iwifights.com for only $20.

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One step at a time

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

Several months ago, I concluded that I needed to change my lifestyle and commenced a 10-step program.

I’ve been steadily gaining weight over the last couple of years and have a complete wardrobe in the closet I can’t wear anymore.

So, after receiving the succinct advice of my longtime family doctor to “eat less,

exercise more,” I have tried to introduce a walk into my daily routine.

Each night I strive to stroll at least 10 steps farther than the night before.

It’s not easy. I much prefer to ride my old Honda quad.

I put thousands of miles on my bicycle when I was in my youth, so I thought maybe an adult bike with some gears would be more fun.

Turns out my seat is much bigger than

the seat on the bike so that makes things a bit uncomfortable; the old knees protest too.

So, I guess it is back to the tried-and-true walk plus watching my daily food and beverage intake.

Last week’s column on mental health generated several emails and phone calls.

I didn’t realize how many families have been impacted by suicide. Almost no one is left unaffected.

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Sask Parks open this weekend

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fter another successf u l campsit e r es e r v a ti o n launch, Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are ready to welcome campers back to the parks starting today.

“The May long weekend has marked the start of a new camping season for many years now in our province,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross.

“It’s the weekend where seasonal campers set up their home away from home for the summer, and the weekend where many families get to enjoy their first campfire of the year FROM PAGE 15

Bob, a loyal reader, offered up this recommendation on staying in balance: “Find a time when it’s quiet for a few minutes to watch, listen, and soak it in.

You will find it really works!”

So true. All of us need to chill out regularly and just breathe fresh air.

We had a blast on the weekend watching our two youngest granddaughters showcase a winter’s work of training dogs with a local 4-H club.

together. We are looking forward to another busy but memorable season in the parks.”

For those looking to book a lastminute May long trip, the “Camping this Weekend” feature on the Sask Parks reservation website is a great tool to quickly see what’s available nearby.

Once again, an alcohol and recreational cannabis ban will be in effect for the May long weekend.

Cottages, rental cabins and any business facilities serving liquor in licensed establishments in parks are not affected by the ban.

At age six and nine, they had to stand up and speak to an audience about what they had liked about the year, then demonstrate with their pet how those skills could be used in two different courses, one obedience, the other agility.

Watching them took me back to my own days in 4-H Beef and Grain.

The record books, meetings, leadership training, public speaking, and generally gaining confidence.

I really enjoyed the

year my project was to establish a stand of all the different grasses that could be used as forage, learning attributes I still remember and apply today.

Take a step forward, it may be fun!

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloydminster and an active partner in his family’s livestock operation.

Comments on this article are welcome either by emailing vernmcclelland@remax.net or calling 306-821-0611.

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V-ball girls at open nationals GEOFF LEE

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Momentum Volleyball is living up to its name with the 15U and 16U girls teams competing at the open nationals in Edmonton.

The two youth teams will play nine to 12

games during the Volleyball Canada tournament at the Edmonton Expo Centre, starting Thursday for the 15Us to May 24.

“Nationals is a great experience for our kids to play other provinces and see what the level

of competition is. It’s a nice way to finish off the season,” said Avery Outreach teacher and U14 coach Cory Gratton.

Three of Momentum’s five teams, 13U, 14U, and 15U finished in the top 10 at the provincials in Saskatoon with the 15U and 16U playing in the nationals.

“Basically, this is our first season with the club and having teams compete,” said Gratton, who runs the Momentum program including a 12U team with fellow teacher Brent Teasdale.

“It’s an impressive start to the club program.”

Gratton partly attributes Momentum’s quick success to being able to run small group training and summer camps during the pandemic.

“So transitioning to club teams seemed like the next logical step,” he said.

They compete against some of the 30 to 40 club teams in the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association.

Brandi Chammartin is the coach of the Momentum 15U team and she likes her team’s chances at the nationals even though they will be tough in Division 1 play.

“I think based on what we did all year long, we were always kind of top 10 or 11 in all the tournaments we were at,” said Chammartin, who teaches in Neilberg.

The team finished second in the Watrous Sask tournament prior to the provincials April 30-May 1.

“I’m hoping we’re going to do really well

based on our past performances,” she said.

The 15Us planned to squeeze in five practices before they hit the EXPO Centre courts.

“We’re primarily focusing on serve receives because that’s where we kind of struggled a bit at provincials,” explained Chammartin a few days before the nationals.

“We’ve been focusing on serve receive and blocking a lot more.”

Practise is the same pre-tournament story at the 16U camp led by College Park School teacher, Brent Hamilton.

“Because this is the end of our season, what we’re working on is polishing our team play and working on adding a little more deception,” revealed Hamilton.

“So instead of just running one attacker, running multiple attackers.”

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The U16s start play on Sunday in the nationals.

Hamilton says being able to train with the U15s during COVID has made a world of difference.

“We really got to focus on individual skills last year and that’s really translated into the level of our play this year,” he said.

“We’ve been able to take some of that individual skill level and develop that more into the complex team play, especially in the 16U play.”

Hamilton says he honestly can’t predict how well his team will do in Edmonton with it being his first time at nationals as well.

“The girls are competitive,” he conceded.

As their coach, Hamilton says what he thrives on are those ah-ha moments when an athlete gets what you’re teaching and everything clicks in during a stressful game situation.

“I love those situations,” he said.

Chammartin says as

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Another Momentum volleyball product, Emerson Matthews, a Grade 9 student at Holy Rosary High School, won a volleyball Canada national 14U title as a member of the Huskie Volleyball club last weekend in Richmond B.C. It was a first for any Lloydminster player to win a national club team title.

a coach she just likes seeing the girls grow throughout the year, helping them get better.

“And I just like sport.

I like the competition and helping people develop their skills,” she said as a former high school player.

Momentum is holding a summer camp at the Servus Sports Centre

from Aug. 25-28 with more volleyball training programs to follow.

“We’ll be running a lot of youth development stuff in the fall for elementary school-age boys and girls,” added Gratton.

“There’s plans in the works to continually expand and get younger players involved.”

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Sask govt. supports irrigation expansion MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Ministry of Agriculture is providing additional support for irrigation development in t h e p r ovi n c e w i t h a $2.5 million investment to help producers finance irrigation infrastructure.

“Developing irrigation capacity is a priority for Saskatchewan,” said Agriculture Minister David Marit.

“By supporting producers in the development of irrigable acres, we are creating a sustainable industry that will generate additional opportunities for our

province.”

The $2.5 million included in the 2022-23 Budget will allow producers to continue to access up to $500,000 under the Irrigation Development Program, from the previous maximum payment of $300,000.

This is the second year the Government of Saskatchewan has provided additional provincial funding to increase the maximum payment under the program, which is offered under the federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The Irrigation Devel-

opment Program supports the installation of irrigation infrastructure, such as pumps and pipelines, to create a secure water supply to the edge of irrigable

parcels of land.

Applicants will have up to 18 months from written project approval to submit a claim under the program. Applicants are encouraged to apply

early and submit their claims as soon as their projects are completed.

In the last two years, over 19,000 acres were brought under irrigation in Saskatchewan,

with interest in water infrastructure continuing to grow.

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Phillip spent many winters in Vancouver where he went to business school and worked for a carpenter. The farm beckoned and early in the spring Phillip arrived back at Dewberry in his Fargo truck with a load of coal for the stove. A couple of winters he enrolled at Vermilion School of Agriculture, graduating in 1952. Phillip was the third generation to farm the Porter homestead of 1905. Phillip truly loved farming but he did admit he had to work very hard. Phillip always had time for fishing, metal detecting and looking for stone artifacts.

He was one of the founding members of the Dewberry Museum which was established in 1975. He used to get up at 4:00 a.m. to slip into the museum and work on a display and then get back to farming. He said, “I hope Dewberry’s museum as our physical, touchable history does not fade away – that there are people who care enough to preserve it.”

Phillip’s interest in history never wavered. He gave many tours of the museum and enjoyed working with the archeologists from the Provincial Museum. He enjoyed crib tournaments, coffee at the senior center, his trout pond and was never one to be idle.

At 90, he still did the shoveling at the little house in Vermilion.

Phillip was community minded and contributed in different ways over the years.

He would reminisce that in days past neighbors really worked together and helped each other. He said, “They were happy times!”

PORTER, DONNA EVELYN passed away in Ponoka on March 5th, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Donna’s family farmed in Clandonald and then moved in her teenage years to Dewberry. Donna loved all animals, but especially horses.

After completing high school, Donna attended the University of Alberta to become a teacher which had been a lifelong ambition. She taught school in Dewberry 1955-1960. She said, “I had five enjoyable, challenging and interesting years teaching school at Dewberry.” Donna and Phillip were married in 1960 and farmed on the Porter homestead. Grain and cattle helped the farm grow over the years. They worked at it together.

Donna especially enjoyed combining and had a love of the farm too!

Two children joined the family – Della and Rhonda. Donna was very community minded.

She joined the Lion L’s when it was organized in March 1965 and was an active member for 53 years. She was treasurer of the Dewberry C ommunity Church for over 25 years.

Donna really loved horses and this love began early in her life. She raised several colts and Banner and Flash are two horses that lived a long life on the Porter farm. Donna also took pride in cooking/baking and sewing. She sewed many clothes over the years and sewed the graduation dresses for both girls when they finished Grade 12. Her festive cooking, pies and peanut butter chocolate chip cookies will be missed.

A double funeral was held March 19th at the Dewberry Community Church, to celebrate their lives. Phillip and Donna will be forever remembered and cherished by their daughters: Della (Lee) Franklin, Rhonda (Gerald) Harris; grandchildren: Vanessa Franklin, Brant Franklin and Fiance Jade Wotowich.

Donna was predeceased by her parents: William and Irene Young and brother Jack. Phillip was predeceased by his parents: William and Elsie Porter and brother Stan.

The family would like to thank Alva and the rest of the staff at Creech’s Lakeland Funeral Home for all their assistance at this difficult time.

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NATURE AT YOUR DOORSTEP! 20004 TWP RD 502

AB

1,250,000 MLS A1213176

$

PT SW 18-44-27 W3RD

SK

164,900 MLS A1163592

$

AB

$

359,900 MLS A1170052

SK

$

325,000 MLS A1157541

AB

$

469,000 MLS A1176588

EVERGREEN CONDO

NE PT 14-54-20 W3RD

SK

395,000

$

AB

$

360,000 MLS A1188127

AB

$

AB

$

335,000 MLS A1213465

AB

$

349,000 MLS A1200597

MLS A1164892

B SE 23-51-27 W3RD LAND

SK

99,900

$

MLS A1185001

Make Your Move to Lake Country

MURPHY LAKE MLS A1213158 $190,000

MAKWA LAKE MLS A1213161 $419,000

469,900 MLS A1175224

$

TURTLE LAKE MLS A1143839 $409,000

FOWLER LAKE MLS A1157222 $540,000

BRIGHTSAND LAKE MLS A1209124 $424,900

289,800 MLS A1171991

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