SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
Campaigning amps up as federal election nears
With the federal election set for April 28, party leaders are making the final push to woo voters in Western Canada.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre focused on energy, affordability and equalization in a recent Edmonton stop.
“We will give Albertans fairness in the equalization system,” he said.
Poilievre criticized the carbon tax, calling it inflationary and promised to repeal it if elected.
He hopes to streamline the approval process for resource projects.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney emphasized a balanced energy strategy while campaigning in Calgary.
“Canada will develop clean energy and conventional energy,” he said.
Carney aims to reduce reliance on imported energy, including from the United States.
He also criticized Poilievre’s approach dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump.
“No one who imitates Trump can negotiate with him for Canada,” said Carney.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh addressed housing and health care in his campaign. Placing emphasis on the need for affordable housing and better healthcare services.
As of April 14, polling compilation website 338canada.com shows the Liberals forming a majority government with 190 seats. Meanwhile, the Conservatives would have 124 seats, the Bloc 20 seats, the NDP seven seats and the Green Party two seats. The bulk of Liberal support sits in Ontario and Quebec, with 136 ridings projected to go red in those regions.
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Klunker Dunker sinks in support of rink
Winner takes home more than $850 as truck plunges through ice
for children throughout the year, not just during colder months.
Kitscoty’s annual Klunker Dunker fundraiser concluded with Debbie Callfas winning the $870 prize. The event raised $1,740 to support the community’s outdoor arena project.
Organized by the Kitscoty Recreation Society, the Klunker Dunker involves participants purchasing 10-minute time slots to guess when a vehicle will fall through the ice. Callfas selected the time slot closest to the actual sinking time.
The sinking time this year was Sunday, April 14, at 5:17 a.m..
Funds from the event will contribute to pouring concrete at the outdoor rink, aiming to make it usable
Additionally, the society expressed gratitude to all participants and sponsors:
• Action Towing for handling the delivery and removal of the Klunker.
• Blade Automation for providing equipment to monitor when the truck fell through.
• Keith and Ryley Urlacher for clearing a path to the site.
• Frank Tremmel for supplying equipment to take the truck out on the ice.
Plans are already underway for next year’s Klunker Dunker, inviting the community to guess the next winning time.
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LUB set for second public hearing
The city’s proposed land use bylaw (LUB) has once again received first reading. Municipalities are required to have a land use bylaw in place under the Municipal Government Act.
The process to overhaul the current bylaw and make it more user-friendly has been ongoing since 2016 with nearly 60 amendments.
The bylaw received its first reading at the Sept. 9, 2024 meeting before a surprise motion by Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers radically changed the bylaw, sending administration back to the drawing board.
Just moments before a public meeting was set at the Oct. 7, 2024, council meeting, Aalbers put forward a motion to change the number of units allowed in low-density residential districts, a proposed change the public was strongly against.
At the April 7 council meeting, administration brought forward another draft of the bylaw for consideration.
Coun. Michele Charles Gustafson praised administration for their work and for incorporating changes they heard from the public.
“I want to first commend you for something I shared before I sat in this chair that I think every resident wants. They want a real, digestible way to understand their city. After reading this, this is plain language and it feels digestible,” she said.
“It’s something you can share why we must have it because we must have it, it’s part of legislation. You shared the aim with it, which is to design our city over the next 20 years that makes sense to the residents that live here, based on core values and drivers that we set out previously in the municipal development plan.”
Some clarity was given into the role of the development authority.
“The development authority is on an annual basis appointed by the city manager to city staff. We have three individuals employed with the city right now who act as the development officers, in essence, fulfilling the role of the development authority,” said Natasha Pidkowa, manager of planning with the City of Lloydminster.
“We have three members of administration who can do that in addition to the city manager. The city manager at any time can exercise his authority as the development authority.”
Pidkowa says when it comes to appealing decisions, it’s not always black and white.
“You cannot appeal every decision, you can appeal a discretionary use decision,” she said.
Both approvals or refusals can be appealed to the Subdivision and Development Appeals Board, which exists independently in the city.
“The subdivision and development appeal board members are members of the community, they’re public members they’re not members of administration. We do have members of council appointed and trained to sit on the board but we do try to only utilize in the event we are short for forum,” said Marilyn Lavoie, city clerk.
Variances allowed have remained a topic of discussion as the new bylaw would allow up to a 25 per cent variance.
Pidkowa pointed out applicants can apply for up to 25 per cent variance, the city, however, can give them less than the maximum.
Coun. Justin Vance says he’s been hearing from the public regard -
ing the increase in lot coverage.
“The other one I’ve been hearing a lot in the public is still that increase lot coverage from 50 to 60 per cent,” said Vance, looking to see if Pidkowa’s team had heard similar issues.
She gave some clarity into the rationale behind the decision to increase lot coverage to 60 per cent.
“The additional increase in lot coverage was provided to provide landowners a little bit of additional flexibility,” said Pidkowa. “Lot coverage isn’t simply just a single-family home, all of your decks and sheds and built structures also go in to count in your lot coverage.”
She says lot coverage in industrial or commercial districts doesn’t come into effect as the property they’re dealing with is much larger.
Aalbers encourages residents to reach out to the city if there are any concerns residents feel city hall hasn’t addressed.
“I hope if they have concerns they’ll reach out to myself, council members, city administration, through planning,” said Aalbers.
A public hearing is scheduled for at 2 p.m. on April 28. Written submissions can be submitted ahead of time.
Council gave first reading to the Land Use Bylaw.
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Border City Idol lights up stage
The Lloydminster Youth Council hosted its fourth annual Border City Idol talent show, drawing a full crowd and plenty of applause.
All 150 available tickets were claimed. Youth performers sang their hearts out for the chance to win prizes and show their skills.
“We hope our attendees leave having spent an evening having fun and enjoying themselves,” said youth council member and event co-ordinator Rhianna McCaffrey.
McCaffrey said the show helps highlight local talent.
“What we hope our attendees take away from the evening is an understanding of how many talented youth we have here in Lloydminster.”
Judges scored performers on five areas: vocal technique, musicality, stage presence, artistry and expression and overall performance.
Each category was worth 10 points, for a total of 50.
Aaron Sikora, a judge and longtime Holy Rosary High School teacher, said he looked for
honest and emotional performances.
“I’m looking for a student to give some emotion, show some of themselves,” said Sikora. “You wanna be your own person.”
He also shared advice for young singers.
“Make a personal connection, be yourself, and make it musical,” said Sikora.
Performer Cece Kroeker sang You’re So Vain by Carly Simon.
“I think it’s just nice to get a chance to show your talents,” said Kroeker. “It’s just a really cool chance.”
However, she credits her singing teacher and a friend for encouraging her to join.
“It’s just a opportunity to get out there, grow and learn more.”
She also had a message for the audience.
“I hope that maybe I’m encouraging some other people to go up there next year, too.”
There were cash prizes for the top three winners, $250, $150 and $100.
One performer also won a $150 Lloyd Mall gift card in the audience-voted People’s Choice category.
McCaffrey said the event helps young people grow.
“Our main goal is that our performers have an evening of fun,” she said. “Our secondary goal is for our performers to walk away with a greater sense of self-confidence.”
She also thanked the community for their support of Border City Idol.
“We would like to extend a huge thank you to the community for all their support,” she said.
“Without sponsorships from local businesses, we would not be able to host any of our youth council events.”
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Green light for signals, turning lanes on 40 Ave.
CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
Residents will see more upgrades to 40 Ave. and a change in traffic flow.
The signalization of 40 Ave. was awarded to Can-Traffic Services Ltd. at the April 7 council meeting but other work was also discussed.
Most notably, the widening of 40 Ave. will include turning lanes. The work is part of offsite infrastructure projects and will see widening on 40 Ave. at both the 36 St. and 41 St. intersections.
Dedicated turn lanes will be put in for both north and southbound traffic along 40 Ave.
“Access is huge, we know people will be turning off and moving,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “The intention of the lights is to facilitate proper and safe travel for all parties.”
The dedicated turn lanes will also require vehicle queuing lengths. That means the two intersections, which are getting new signals, will feature a dedicated left lane and a through/right turn lane.
The contract award to install lights is in the amount of $776,795 and includes a contingency of 15 per cent.
Coun. Jim Taylor asked what would constitute the need for the contingency.
“Pending steel prices for the actual mass, prices to get the controller, the cabinets,” said James Rogers, senior manager, capital infrastructure. “We don’t know what we’re going to drill into to put the actual concrete piles into the ground.”
He says the contingency would cover any unforeseen construction costs.
Coun. Jason Whiting asked if the road would remain a high-load roadway.
“The traffic signals will have the swivel bases on them to give us that opportunity if we ever need to swing them out of the way,” said Rogers. “The high-load corridor actually continues along 12 St., out into the RM, at which point it comes past the upgrader up to Highway 16.
Construction in the area will be broken into two parts. Part one will see construction on 36 St. and 40 Ave., while part two will be 41 St. and 40 Ave. Staggering construction will allow for traffic to continue flowing in the area.
“You can only have one part closed at a time to maintain access and traffic flow into primarily Cenovus Energy Hub, but the adjacent neighbourhoods around there (too). We don’t want to close the whole corridor at one time,” said Rogers.
Rogers says once they begin rebuilding 40 Ave. there won’t be a way to maintain the north-south traffic.
“That is when we’ll divert traffic west on 36 St., north of 45 Ave. past the hospital where they can get back onto 44 St.,” he said.
Construction on 40 Ave is set to begin this summer.
CITY-WIDE
DOWNTOWN STREETFEST
JUNE 7 • 11 AM - 4 PM
Street vendor registration is open! $75 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 2
Lloydminster.ca/Streetfest
MUSEUM + ARCHIVES
EASTER PYSANKY
APR 19 • 10 AM-4 PM
$5 PER EGG
Ages 9+ create traditional pysanka; 8 & under decorate eggs with kid-friendly dyes. Lloydminster.ca/EasterPysanky
LITTLE LEARNERS
MAY 3 • 10:30 - 11:30 AM
AGES 1.5-3.5 • $12
Bond with your little one through play, music and sensory fun.
Lloydminster.ca/LMAPrograms
TIME TRAVELLER
TUESDAYS
MAY 6 • 10 - 11:30 AM
AGES5-9 • $10
We’ll explore the past with exciting games, hands-on acitvities and fascinating facts. Lloydminster.ca/LMAPrograms
BIOCLEAN AQUATIC CENTRE
RED CROSS FIRST AID AND CPR C
APR 26 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $138
Standard First Aid & CPR C provides thorough training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This is a blended learning course.
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YOUTH BADMINTON CAMP & TOURNAMENT
APR 23-25 • $78
GRADES 5-7 | 10 AM - 12 PM
GRADES 8-10 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
A coach led opportunity to develop your skills and play in a tournament. 780-875-4529
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Bonnyville eyes healing garden
A new community healing garden could be coming to Bonnyville.
A presentation was made to council by Corita Vachon, president of the Lakeland Society for Truth and Reconciliation.
The society requested to be added as a delegation to inform council of its plans to put a community healing garden in the town.
“Our proposed plan includes culturally significant plants that are native to our area and are considered to be of healing value,” said Vachon.
The garden includes an underground irrigation system, a concrete paved circular area with a medicine wheel, and a turtle painted in the centre.
There will also be a walkway around the centre with access to plants, a pergola with benches for seating, display boards and plaques with information containing the plants and how they’re used amongst various other amenities.
The location would have one main entrance and exit with a fence around the perimeter.
Costs for the project are currently unknown.
“I imagine the ground would also have to be worked up and black soil brought in, too,” said Vachon. “We’re still looking at the costs for this project, once we have a better idea, we’ll bring that to you.”
While the cost of the project is unknown, they are looking into funding options for the garden.
“Fundraising would be an important consideration,” said Vachon. “We’re currently looking into grants and corporate sponsorship options we might
be eligible for.”
“With that, we propose to lead the way to obtaining funding. We respectfully welcome your partnership in assistance and collaborations.”
Vachon’s hope is to have the location open to the public all year, giving people a chance to visit the area.
She says the garden could also be used to acknowledge the significant Indigenous dates throughout the year.
The location, along Lakeshore Drive in the area of 49 Ave. and 51 St., was not the first area they considered.
“Our first choice was the museum grounds to blend in with the historical factor and the Indigenous history in Canada,” said Vachon. “They had other plans for the land, so they declined our proposal.”
The location gives schools a good opportunity to learn when they are studying Indigenous history, plants and culture.
“We wanted it ideally in a well-trafficked area, where it’s seen and not hidden,” said Vachon.
Unfortunately, the proposed location is currently being studied by the town.
“We have something that is already earmarked for that area,” said Coun. Phil Kushnir
A Community Recreation Plan is already underway for the Lakeshore Drive Park area that would explore possible recreational or cultural upgrades to the area.
Kushnir asked if Vachon was willing to work with administration to find another location around the city to put the garden.
She says she’s willing to work with the town as she wants to keep it as accessible as possible.
“Our big thing is, we want it open and accessible, we don’t want it hidden away because historically, that’s been our culture, was being put in the back, hidden,” said Vachon.
Mayor Elisa Brosseau says this is a great opportunity for the town.
“I think the town as a whole would benefit greatly to have something like this, that’s visible and accessible,” she said.
Brosseau said the town is working out their vision of what they want around Jessie Lake.
“I think it’s a really good time for you to work with our administration to find that spot,” she said.
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Spring sparks can spread quickly
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
With spring slowly creeping in, brush fire season has already begun.
On April 8, Britannia Fire Department extinguished the first one locally.
A spark from a lawnmower hitting a rock, trailer safety chain dragging or catching rock, or a discarded cigarette will start a grass fire in the dry conditions.
“Pumper 1 and tanker 1 staged on the road as the hills were too much for them,” said Britannia Fire Department in a recent post. “Command 1, wildland 1 and utility 1 roamed up the hill to quickly knock down a small brush fire.”
A quick response stopped the fire before it spread.
“Thanks for all the members who responded and for getting the trucks back in service,” said the post.
Fire crews across the region are getting ready. County of Vermilion River (CVR) firefighters spent time this past week preparing equipment for spring grass fires. This included priming water packs and loading portable tanks and specialized hoses and equipment for the season.
Legacy Regional Fire Services recently did the same.
“Tanks are full and pumps are primed in anticipation of spring fires,” said Legacy Regional Fire Chief Dean Peters.
This time of year can be more dangerous for fires.
“Spring conditions before greenup are very volatile,” said Peters. “A spark will ignite dry grass and it will spread very quickly.”
Even small sparks can start fires.
“A spark from a lawnmower hitting a rock, trailer safety, chains dragging, or a discarded cigarette will start a grass fire in the dry conditions,” said Peters. These fires can spread fast and catch
even those who are standing there watching them off guard.
“We have attended fires every year that are actively supervised,” said Peters. “Fire gets into dry grass and in the seconds it takes to reach the fire has overwhelmed the supervision and necessitates a fire department response.”
However, he advises people to be ready when working outside.
“Power equipment striking a rock, engine backfire, cutting or grinding metal, gopher control practices, you name it we have responded to a fire caused by it,” said Peters.
Having water ready, meaning more than just hanging on a reel or in buckets nearby is a must. Also, making sure the department knows you’ll be burning ahead of time is important.
“Have a garden hose hooked up and ready,” said Peters. “Get a controlled burn permit from the RM office ... Refer to the RM website to monitor any area fire bans.”
He has responded to multiple situations where fires started in seconds.
“When our crews arrive at your house, you will say ‘Wow, that happened fast. I was just ... I turned around and it was gone,’” said Peters.
CVR director of protective services and emergency management Kirk
Hughes had a few more to share.
• If you have had a burn permit in the last six-eight months, check that burn to ensure it is fully extinguished.
• During fire bans, if you see smoke, call 911. Time is of the essence
• If you see flashing red/white/ blue lights responding to an emergency, please come to a complete stop to the side of the road. Don’t just pull to the shoulder and keep driving, it endangers crews and
delays response.
• FireSmart Canada has resources in preparing and prepping your home against wildfire.
More Tips to Stay Safe:
•Cut grass short around buildings.
•Remove dead leaves and dry branches.
•Keep fire pits clean and follow fire bans.
•Store fuel and tools safely away from grass.
•Never leave a fire unattended.
County of Vermilion River Protective Services
Lions back breakthrough diabetes research
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
The Lloydminster Lions Club presented a $3,000 cheque to DRIFCan to support diabetes research.
The event, held at the Legacy Centre April 10, provided an opportunity to the community to learn about everything diabetes.
Multiple organizations were there to talk about sensors, pumps and breakthrough research. It also focused on raising awareness about new treatments for diabetes, including a promising stem cell project in Edmonton.
DRIFCan executive director Melanie Hibbard accepted the cheque and shared updates on the research her team does.
“DRIFCan is the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Canada,” said Hibbard. “We directly fund curebased research by Dr. James Shapiro and his team at the University of Alberta.”
Hibbard explained Shapiro’s work started with the Edmonton Protocol, a major breakthrough in 2000.
“They take a donated pancreas, shake out the islets and transplant them into the liver,” said Hibbard.
The islet cells then produce insulin. This gives patients with Type 1 diabetes the ability to live without insulin injections for years.
Brent Smithson, co-chair of the Lions diabetes committee, knows the process well.
“I was fortunate enough to get into the program,” said Smithson. “They tried everything and it changed my life.”
Smithson has had four islet transplants. It has helped him live more freely day to day.
“I used to be on call 24 hours a day,” said Smithson. “My wife always worried about my diabetes.”
“When you don’t have to worry about that anymore, it’s totally lifechanging.”
The Edmonton Protocol isn’t permanent. Most transplants last two to three years. Some patients, like Smithson, need more than one.
“There are people that have had the islet cells for 15, 20 years,” he said.
However, Hibbard said while the protocol is not a cure, it saves lives.
“Some people don’t feel their low blood sugars,” she said. “That’s a huge risk.”
Now, Shapiro’s team is working on a new project using stem cells.
“They take a blood sample from a mouse and transform it into islet cells in 27 days,” said Hibbard.
The cells are then injected back
into the mouse. It lives diabetes-free, without anti-rejection drugs.
“Because it’s your own cells, your body won’t reject it,” said Hibbard. “That’s what makes it a potential cure.”
Human trials haven’t started yet. The team must first prove the method works in hundreds of mice.
“We’re the closest we’ve ever been to a cure,” said Hibbard.
She knows the impact firsthand. “I have two children that live with Type 1 diabetes,” said Hibbard. “It’s a nobrainer for me to be involved.”
DRIFCan raised $2.5 million last year. Hibbard said 90 per cent of that went directly to research.
“We have no grants, no government funding, and no corporate sponsorship,” said Hibbard. “It’s all community-based.”
She praised the Lions Club for its support.
“One of their main goals has always been to fight blindness,” said Hibbard. “Diabetes causes blindness, so it fits.”
“Helen Keller challenged the Lions to be ‘knights of the blind,’” said Smithson. “Helping people with diabetes is part of that.”
He’s grateful for the chance to tell his story.
“Things have changed so much,” said Smithson. “It’s like night and day from what it was 25 or 30 years ago.”
Lloydminster warms up to cleaning
It’s that time of the year when the Lloydminster community comes together to clean.
As the weather warms and winter becomes a thing of the past, the City of Lloydminster will hold a community cleanup, starting with two events.
The first of the two events takes place between April 28 and May 4.
Pitch-in week sees the city call on its residents to help clean the community.
“Pitch in has been a motto for many, many years to encourage people to get involved,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers.
“Tidying up their yards, their neighbourhoods, the public places and the ditches throughout the city.”
He says various organizations, groups and families have all volunteered time and gone out to clean in the community.
Cleaning helps the community’s appearance and keeps everyone safe.
“It helps with fire prevention in some cases depending on the amount of litter,” he said. “It’s just the appearance of our community as you drive through, our street sweepers are out doing their thing and people are starting in their yards.”
The kids’ cleaning effort also doesn’t go unnoticed.
“It’s great we see the kids doing it at the playground. They usually start in their own playgrounds, which is wonderful,” said Aalbers.
Pitch-in kits are available but must be reserved by April 18. The kits include safety orientation and
sharps protocol, garbage bags and nitrile gloves, sharps kit, colouring contest pages and crayons for kids as a small token of appreciation. They can be reserved at Lloydminster.ca/CommunityCleanup and will be available for pick up between April 21 and 25 at the City’s operations centre.
There’s also a youth art colouring contest and sheets can be picked up at city hall, the library, the operations centre or online.
Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on May 5 and can be dropped off at city hall or emailed to yourvoice@lloydminster.ca.
The prize for the colouring contest is a 13-piece feast from Mary Brown’s.
The second of the cleaning events includes a household recycling roundup organized by the Lloydminster Household Hazardous Roundup Committee in partnership with the city, the RM of Britannia 502, the RM of Wilton 472 and the Town of Lashburn.
Residents can take accepted items to the Lloydminster Exhibition’s south parking lot on May 3 for a free and environmentally safe way to dispose of the hazardous materials.
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EDITOR TAYLOR WEAVER
I’m not sure about you, but I’ve got a bad case of Esso Cup fever.
The U18 AAA national female championship kicks off at the Centennial Civic Centre this Sunday at 11 a.m. as the North York Storm (Ont.) take on the Saskatoon Stars.
The Edmonton Jr. Oilers play the Étoiles de Laurentides-Lanaudière of Quebec at 3 p.m. before the host PWM Steelers face off against the Eastern Stars of P.E.I. at 7 p.m.
Opening ceremonies are set for 6:30 p.m. ahead of the Steelers’ first game to set the tone for the tournament.
I can’t imagine the pre-tournament excitement felt by all competing for a national title this week.
For the host PWM Steelers, the excitement is amplified as they get the chance to compete in front of a home crowd.
The Steelers play preliminary games at 7 p.m. from April 20-24 with the semifinals starting at 3 p.m. on April 25.
I know this has been mentioned before, but the tournament will also be the last major event at the Centennial Civic Centre before it’s demolished.
General admission tickets for individual games are available on Hockey Canada’s website for $15. A full-event pass is also available for $90. Do you have your tickets yet?
Our editorial team can’t wait to be in the belly
of the beast as the Steelers vie for a national title.
Our new Sports Editor, John MacNeil, who you’ll be hearing lots from, is especially excited.
MacNeil joins our team after returning to the west following a journalism stint in his home province of Nova Scotia and brings years of experience and fresh ideas to the table.
The Esso Cup will be his first official assignment with the Source and I can’t wait for you, the reader, to see what he brings to the team.
The Source has seen a lot of growth in the past nine months since hiring Christian Apostolovski and Dan Gray, however, the one thing I believe we were missing was a full-time sports editor. Who’s ready for one more big party at the Civic? See you at the rink!
Chris’ A-Z: Fried chicken excellence
I wrote about April Fools a few weeks ago. In that column, I discussed the border markers falling on the KFC bucket as part of an elaborate ruse by the paper.
I also wrote how the bucket itself was gifted by Col. Sanders, which was part of the joke.
In my youth, I believed the colonel was a man
of myth. He was just a figment of our imaginations as this chicken deity who brought unparalleled fried chicken excellence.
I’d like to say that changed as I got older, but I never considered that Harland Sanders, who received the moniker of colonel due to his food success in Kentucky, was a real individual. The title of colonel was honorary.
Not only did I not know that, but I didn’t realize he often came to Lloydminster.
Sanders visited Lloydminster in the ’50s and offered Jim Sellers, owner of Sellers’ Dairy Freeze some fried chicken.
Sellers liked the chicken so much he agreed to sell it becoming only the second Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee in Western Canada.
The story may sound wild but the fact he drove his beat-up Nash station wagon into the store and hauled pots and pans in to cook the chicken made it sound that much more unbelievable.
Clearly in this case the chicken spoke for itself.
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Gray Matters: A rodeo way of life
The 13th annual PBR event in Marwayne, Alta., a Friday night rodeo, was a bit of a culture shock for me. Being more than 3,000 km’s from my hometown was never more apparent than sitting ring side for the event.
Friday’s in Midwestern Ontario growing up, depending on the season, meant hockey, curling or baseball/softball. Fall brought your local fair, where all the farmers got together and showed their successes from the growing season.
Fridays did not involve gathering to watch people get launched 10 feet into the air for fun. The idea of watching 1,500 lbs. of all muscle, pure rage and no patience toss people like rag-dolls wasn’t even on my radar.
Communities out here celebrate rodeo and chuckwagon races as proud, lasting traditions. So I was looking forward to the experience, having only ever seen
Sanders had visited Lloydminster several times as he expanded his chicken empire across North America.
He was out on the road often promoting his legendary chicken recipe and garnering support for more stores. He visited places like the Battlefords and Saskatoon. Globally, KFC has more than 30,000 stores with the colonel as the mascot.
The KFC in Lloydminster changed hands a number of times over its history. In 1967, Ilston Plant and Jack Allen purchased the then Sellers Dairy Freez. In 1972, Ilston Plant sold his share of the
it done on TV before that night.
Let me tell you, watching a PBR event on television is nothing like watching it in person. Producers chase flash, but lose the danger, heart and respect that make rodeo real.
The rodeo brought people from all over together to celebrate the roots of western Canada. The wide eyes of young kids ringside watching their heroes, reminded me of my Friday’s rinkside. Lanny McDonald and Darryl Sitter came to town once a year with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ alumni to play the police association in a fundraiser.
I’ve had the experience now of seeing both in person. Boy, did I miss some cool things growing up. Garth Brooks hooked me at four, and today, his words ring truer than ever.
Bulls and blood, it’s dust and mud, It’s the roar of a Sunday crowd. It’s the white in his knuckles, the gold in the buckle, He’ll win the next go ‘round.
It’s boots and chaps, it’s cowboy hats, It’s spurs and latigo.
It’s the ropes and the reins, and the joy and the pain, And they call the thing rodeo.
business to Jack Allen, where it was renamed Allen’s Dairy Freez Ltd.
KFC then opened in 1996 under new operators Wendy and Barry Gunn. If you go anywhere in Canada now, you’re likely to see the colonel’s face. Here in Lloydminster, it sits on the corner across from the border markers to this day.
I’m amazed Sanders was real, and his story is pretty inspiring, how hard he worked and how passionate he was about his chicken recipe. Whenever I head over to KFC to pick up some chicken, I’ll remember this story.
CHRIS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.
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Cards, games, food, meetings, live music
Intro to Square Dancing
Modern square dancing lessons are being offered every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 5115 - 49 Ave. Walk to the beat of music by following simple instructions from the caller. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear whatever is comfortable. First evening is FREE. For more info, contact 780-872-2493 or visit SquareDanceLloydArea.com
Bingo at the Moose Lodge
Bingo will be held every Monday and Wednesday, except holidays, at Moose Lodge 5213 57 St., Lloydminster. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games starting at 7 p.m. Must be at least 18 to play.
Spring Tea and Bake Sale
A spring tea and bake sale is taking place at the Jubilee Home on April 17 from 2-4 p.m. Raffle draw to be made, mystery parcels and What Not Table. $3 Entry, everyone welcome!
Lone Rock Family Easter Dance
The Lone Rock family Easter dance will be from 7-11 p.m. on April 17 at the Lone Rock Hall. Price is $8/person. Join the fun with the kids! The Easter Bunny will likely hop on in as well. See you there!
Grace United Church Fundraiser
Grace United Church, located at 4708 – 50 Ave., is hosting a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 24 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 25. Donations of miscellaneous household and kitchen items, sports equipment, books, toys/ games and small furniture pieces are welcome and greatly appreciated. Drop off is April 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Lynda for pickup at 306-821-2575.
Used Book and Puzzle Sale
The Lloydminster Moose Lodge, located at 5213 57 St., is hosting a used book and puzzle sale on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds to support the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre. Donations can be dropped off at the Moose Lodge on Monday or Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Call or 780-875-7919 or 780-872-1871 for more details.
Paradise Hill Summer Bash featuring Jade Eagleson
The Paradise Hill Summer Bash returns to the Paradise Hill Arena on Aug. 9 from 5-11 p.m. Supper is from 5-7 p.m. at the Paradise Hill Community Centre before the doors to the arena open at 7 p.m. Drew Gregory takes the stage at 8:15 p.m. and headliner Jade Eagleson goes on at 9:10 p.m. Tickets are $75.88 or $27.96 for supper only. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.ca
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Foster not in court to face charges
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
The court case for Aaron Foster, 42, of Lloydminster has once again been adjourned.
Foster was to appear to face charges on April 8 after an RCMP investigation found he allegedly stole more than $300,000 from the Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association through fraud and theft over a fiveyear period.
According to court documents, Foster did not appear in court that day and his lawyer asked for another adjournment.
Kitscoty
It was granted and he is now scheduled to appear on May 6. His lawyer, on more than one occasion, has requested an adjournment for various reasons.
Foster’s original court date to face charges was Jan. 28.
The charges are:
- One count of fraud over $5,000
- One count theft over $5,000
- One count of false statement
- One count of criminal breach May 6 will be his sixth opportunity to submit a plea to the court on the charges.
RCMP charge three after theft
RCMP arrested three people after a stolen truck was spotted near Kitscoty on April 10.
Around 5:27 a.m., Kitscoty RCMP responded to a break and enter at an industrial yard on Range Road 14.
Surveillance video showed three suspects stealing a Ford F-150 from the yard. They caused more than $5,000 in damage to equipment during the theft.
At 1:30 p.m., ALERT officers found the suspects in a Dodge truck.
They were trying to unhook a stolen trailer, taken earlier from Vermilion. When police tried to stop them, the truck fled the scene.
Later, RCMP spotted the same truck in Saskatchewan.
The vehicle ended up in the ditch
while officers moved in. All three suspects took off on foot and officers arrested them soon after.
Police charged Baily Devon Paranteau with several offences, including:
- Break and enter;
- Mischief over $5,000 (x3);
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- Theft of truck;
- Theft over $5,000;
- Flight from oolice;
- Dangerous driving.
Allea Geraldine Lameman was charged with Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. A female youth also faces eight charges. All three suspects saw a justice of the peace and remain in custody. They are due in Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster on April 14.
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
Steelers raring to go for Esso Cup
With the Esso Cup just around the corner, Lloydminster Steelers goalie Grace Deveau and her teammates are doing everything they can to get ready for the national spotlight.
The host team is training four days a week, both on and off the ice. Early morning practices, strength workouts and team runs have become the norm.
“We’re practicing four times a week,” said Deveau. “Not to mention the runs in the workout room and everything.”
Head coach Dan Auchenberg said the group took a short break after their league season ended, but they’ve been full speed ever since.
“They’ve been skating every morning at 7:15,” stated Auchenberg. “They run stairs on Tuesdays, and work out on Mondays.”
Auchenberg said the tournament will test them physically and mentally.
“It’s gonna be a grind,” he said. “It’s a seven-day tournament, and we have to be ready every day.”
The Lloydminster players are taking part in school visits to promote the event and meet with kids in the community.
“We’re playing floor hockey in many schools across the community to build the support,” said Auchenberg. “They’re really feeling the vibe now.”
Winning a national championship is a dream Deveau hopes comes true. She says the attention of TV cameras doesn’t worry her.
“It’s a lot of faces watching us,” said Deveau. “I’m pretty sure we’re on TSN.”
She said she’s looking forward to playing in front of fans and inspiring young girls from across Alberta and beyond.
“I think all the fans are coming out to watch us play,” said Deveau. “It’s going to be really exciting.”
Deveau sees the tournament as a big step for her future. She’s graduating this year and heading to Trinity Western University to continue playing hockey.
“I think just the level of play will help me,” said Deveau. “Moving into furthering my hockey career in university.”
Before she goes, she’s hoping to make a few more memories with her teammates.
“Definitely playing a few more games with them,” she said. “Before saying goodbye.”
For defender Taryn Leighton, the Esso Cup brings a different kind of challenge. At 15 years old, she’s playing as an underage on the roster.
“It’s not even my first year yet,” said Leighton. “It’s unbelievable.”
Leighton says she’s excited to play at home and experience the level of compe-
tition. She knows this tournament could shape her future in hockey.
“I think being able to see everybody (on a national scale),” she said. “That’s probably who we’ll be playing for the rest of our lives.”
She admitted it can be scary going up against older, stronger players. It drives her to play harder and smarter every shift.
“Yeah, it definitely is,” said Leighton. “But it pushes me a little bit harder.”
Her focus is on playing with confidence and physicality, using what she’s learned in practice to compete at the highest level.
For Leighton, the tournament means more than just hockey. It’s a chance to build memories with teammates she’s bonded with all year.
“It’s something we won’t forget,” she said. “We’ll always have that piece of each other in our hearts.”
The team’s first game is set for 7 p.m. April 20 against the Eastern Stars from P.E.I.
Auchenberg stresses the team has worked hard to improve since the playoffs and is excited for the challenge ahead.
“They’re very excited,” said Auchenberg. “Hopefully we can make something happen.”
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Steelers, Rustlers play Esso Cup prep game
between the two teams this winter.
The Lloydminster Steelers won 7–6 in overtime against the Lakeland College Rustlers in a fastpaced exhibition game. The game held at the Centennial Civic Centre April 10 was to prepare the U18 AAA PWM Steelers for the upcoming Esso Cup.
“We actually snuck out the win in overtime,” said Steelers head coach Dan Auchenberg.
The exhibition game was the fourth meeting
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“We played them four times this season,” said Rustlers head coach Morgan Mann. “The last two games, our sole purpose was to do everything we could to support them.”
The Rustlers helped the Steelers prepare for nationals with full-speed play.
“We want to play a hard, fast game,” said Mann. “To give them that game experience that you can’t get in practice.
“It’s just not quite the same intensity and the battles.”
Many of Mann’s players hadn’t skated in weeks but still competed hard.
“We just were trying to do everything we could to support the Steelers,” he said of the nationals.
Auchenberg said the win was a team effort. He credited the Rustlers with helping them out.
“They work hard. Really hard,” he said. “They’re well coached.”
He also noted the energy in the rink.
“Home ice and the excitement of home fans, I think they’re ready,” he said.
Mann praised the Steelers’ team and staff.
“It’s such a special opportunity to host,” he said. “We’re really excited for them.
“It’s a great group from their coaching staff to their players and the people that support that team.”
Some of the Steelers will join the Rustlers next season.
“A couple of their players will be our Rustlers next year,” said Mann. “So we’re particularly excited for them.”
The game helped both teams — one preparing for nationals, the other for the next season.
Joining the host Steelers at the Esso Cup are the North York Storm (Ont.), Saskatoon Stars, Edmonton Jr. Oilers, Étoiles de Laurentides-Lanaudière (Que.) and the Eastern Stars of P.E.I.
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The U18 AAA PWM Steelers faced off against the Lakeland College Rustlers women’s hockey team on April 10 in preparation for the 2025 Esso Cup championship. The national tournament runs April 20-26 at the Centennial Civic Centre.
DAN GRAY STAFF WRITER
Rugby starts with sun, scrums, spirit
Loud cheers, bright sun and excited player chatter filled the air as Lloydminster’s high school rugby teams ushered in a new season.
They took over the west field at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) April 10 to get the season underway.
LCHS and Holy Rosary High School (HRHS) played rugby sevens on April 10. Rugby sevens is a light, very fast version of traditional 15-person rugby.
The event originally was to include Cold Lake, but the weather got in the way.
“Cold Lake was supposed to come, but weather didn’t allow them to get enough practise time in,” said LCHS senior girls coach Mark Grillandini.
The two attending schools made the most of the experience.
“We’re just having our kick-off to our season playing Holy Rosary because they’re a close team for us,” said Grillandini.
Fans, family and friends showed up to support the players.
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Barons celebrate banner season
The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) junior curling team is celebrating winning the Northwest district banner, capping off a successful season.
According to coach Melinda Temple, it came down to a dramatic double-takeout in the final end. The Barons sealed their win in St. Walburg and brought home a hard-earned banner.
“We’re incredibly proud of the LCHS junior curling team for their success at the Northwest districts competition,” said Jason Neville, director of education. “Their hard work, teamwork and dedication truly paid off, and they represented the Barons and our division with excellence both on and off the ice.”
Junior skip Hudson Charbonneau led the team, which included Brody Herman, Kaden Lane and Taison Behm.
He credited their win to skill development and effective use of time tools.
“Just practising skills, like sliding out farther and then, stopping at the
cup, and that helped us a lot with our skills,” said Charbonneau. “Using your watches to time the rock, timing hog to hog, timing hack to hog. It helped us a lot with how slow or how fast our rocks were.”
Charbonneau said this was his favourite season yet.
“It was one of the best seasons I’ve ever had. We went to many more events, and I had lots of fun,” he said. “I just can’t wait (for next season).”
Temple, who coaches alongside Jeremy Thompson, was thrilled with how much the team improved over the course of the season.
“It’s been a great curling season at LCHS,” said Temple. “Our senior team placed second in their district at the playoffs in Edam (Sask.) and moved on to the regional competition in Unity. The junior team won the district at the playoffs in St. Walburg and the district banner, with a nail-biting double takeout in the last end.”
Temple said one of the junior team’s most considerable strides came in communication and timing.
“For the junior curlers, one of the biggest improvements was their timing with rocks,” said Temple. “They really worked hard to communicate more effectively and used their stopwatches to aid in judging the weight, which helped in setting up ends and managing game flow.”
Additionally, Temple said takeouts became a key strength.
“We focused on using consistent board weight across the whole team, and that really paid off,” said Temple. “When everyone’s on the same page with their takeout weight, it allows the skip to ensure giving the correct ice, it gives the sweepers more control, and allows for better line calling.”
The team built confidence in its skills and strategic play became a strong suit.
“We spent time developing a stronger game plan around drawing into the rings, especially in early ends,” said Temple. “Instead of always looking for the big hit, they became more comfortable placing stones in scoring position and building the house.”
Temple said the players’ trust in one another made a big impact.
“This team trusts each other and genuinely enjoys playing together,” said Temple. “That connection shows in how they communicate under pressure and support each other through close games.”
Charbonneau closed his season with a message to his teammates.
“I just want to say good job to my team,” said Charbonneau, noting the great job they did. “I can’t wait to curl with the guys again next year.”
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Coaches thankful for rugby family
“The day went off perfectly,” noted Grillandini.
“There was a huge turnout of fans for both schools, the sun was shining and (we) didn’t see a player who wasn’t smiling, which is what this was all about.” LCHS girls won their game, while the HRHS boys team picked up a win of its own.
Both teams enter the season with clear goals and fresh energy.
“The goal for the Baron girls is to have a winning record at provincials this year,” said Grillandini. “Coming off our fourth-place finish, we’d like to continue our movement up the provincial standings.”
Grillandini said training has changed this season.
“This year we are embedding more strength and conditioning type activities to go along with more game play versus running traditional drills,” he said.
HRHS coach Emma Pfleiderer also sees big things ahead.
“One of our goals is to get every player on the pitch and in a game to gain some experience,” she said.
HRHS has many new players this season, so they plan to organize more developmental games.
“Our players are quick, talented learners and we look forward to making an impression at provincials in May,” said Pfleiderer.
Both coaches want to experience more than just wins.
“We always want the group to grow as it’s a long season. Getting them to peak at provincials is the goal,” said Grillandini.
He added early wins and losses don’t mean everything.
“It’s the structure, process and team play that’s important,” he said.
At HRHS, Pfleiderer is focused on growing support around the team.
“Our goals are to start fundraising through sponsorship and build a relationship with the community so our team can continue to grow,” she said. “They can be provided with training equipment and essentials for the game.”
HRHS started its year with a spring camp to bring in new players.
“It was kept fun and welcoming, and we doubled our women’s team size, so I would say it was a success,” said Pfleiderer. “Although credit must be given to the current players who brought out all their friends.”
Both coaches also agree rugby’s strength is in its community.
“Rugby, as a sport, has one of the greatest communities,” said Pfleiderer.
“When you step off the field, your opponent is your friend.”
She added while rugby can be tough to learn, the support keeps players going.
“It’s the community itself that keeps you motivated,” she said.
As the season begins, both coaches are happy to see two high school teams growing in Lloydminster.
“There is lots of opportunity to challenge our players as well as developmental growth for new players,” said Pfleiderer.
Grillandini states the cross-town matchups are always a big event.
“Everyone always gets excited to play their cross-town rivals and the kids get pumped, fans come out and it’s just great to have rugby games in Lloydminster,” he said.
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Word on the beat: RCMP support units
vehicles, including motorcycles and ATVs.
The City of Lloydminster contracts with the RCMP to provide policing service to the city. The most significant presence residents see are uniformed officers out in the community in marked vehicles, photos or stories in the local media or if residents drive by the detachment and see it.
A part of this contract that is not as nearly noticeable is the assistance from some units that are based outside the city but often come into town to assist with policing.
An easy example of a unit that gets noticed is our Air Services when the RCMP helicopter is flying overhead. We will engage this resource for various reasons but when they come to work in, or rather over, Lloydminster, the city doesn’t get an invoice for them.
Major Crime Units will come into town when we have homicides and once they arrive, they take control of the investigations. These investigations take hundreds and often thousands of hours of work by a team of specialized investigators. Again, the city does not receive an invoice to pay for this service.
Some of these units are not used very often by us but are still always available. We will get assistance from our behavioural sciences group who will do analysis of offenders relating to the risks they may pose in addition to other analytical work required for some investigations.
Another group we utilize for their expertise is our Auto Theft group. These folks know vehicles and can assist in virtually any way that involves any type of
A group that gets engaged with every report of a missing person is our Missing Persons Unit. These specialized investigators assist with all aspects of a missing persons file starting at the onset as these are priority investigations. They will review our investigation and provide guidance to ensure everything that can be done to locate a person is being done. These are a type of investigation that can span years and the Missing Persons Unit remains involved throughout.
Our Real Time Operations Center is available 24 hours a day to assist with such things as pursuit logistics, locating and engaging policing resources for us, providing critical real-time information for critical incidents and providing incident guidance while linking us to necessary remote resources.
We also utilize other services such as a Legal Application Support Team. They can assist with us obtaining various types of authorizations, including search warrants, polygraph experts, child exploitation investigators, Emergency Response Team, Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response Team and the training unit that organizes and hosts training events.
A lot of city residents are not likely aware of resources that we have access to and without additional cost to the city. These experts or specialized services allow us to provide a comprehensive service to the City of Lloydminster far beyond the typical traffic enforcement or attendance to routine calls for service.
The next time you see an officer, know there is a lot more supporting that officer than meets the eye.
Staff Sgt. JERRY NUTBROWN
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