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Harris Electric donates to community groups

selfish with what we’ve been blessed with.”

Harris Electric is boosting local organizations with funding as a way to give back to the community that’s helped them get to where they stand.

“We’re in a position with a lot of our customers and partners to help people,” said George Coles, Harris Electric owner. “This is about us doing everything we can to give back to the people that supported us.”

Coles recognizes that he and his director of operations, Curtis McKay, would not be in the position they are without the support of the community.

“There’s absolutely no way, I or Curtis, would be in this position if we weren’t in receipt of the helping hands of others,” he said. “We can’t be

In the recent donations, Harris Electric gave back to three Lloydminster and area organizations, giving $500 to Girls Beyond Borders.

“Girls Beyond Borders, my wife actually found out about them,” said McKay. “We have teenage girls and were looking for different organizations in the community and outlets where they can go and find their own voice and their own selfconfidence.

“It seemed like the perfect fit to give back as part of our sponsorship for the Ladies of the Patch golf tournament that we did in September.”

The idea at the event was originally to have a raffle basket. Instead, Harris made it a draw, giving the basket away and donating the money to Girls Beyond Borders.

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Connie Adams (left) accepts a cheque for the Paradise Valley and Districts Agricultural Society from Harris Electric owner George Coles. File photo

Sarah Hogue, founder and executive director of Girls Beyond Borders, says the money will help with a new program in development.

“As a small business, it’s cool to get recognized and get noticed. I’m working on a new program that I’m hoping to offer in the next year after it’s developed,” she said, noting the program will offer more one-on-one mentorship with some young girls in the community.

“Get to work with them, who are looking to be young leaders in the community and start their own initiatives and guide them along that process.”

Hogue says they currently work with girls aged nine to 14.

“This (new) program is going to be geared towards girls age 14 to 16,” she said. “My whole goal is to try and inspire and motivate young girls in the community to be leaders.”

The Paradise Valley and Districts Agricultural Society received $13,000 from Harris Electric.

“We do a ton of work out in the village and for the Ag Society,” said McKay. “George’s kids go to school out there, some of our guys live out there and their families are from there.”

He says the AG Society recently built a new building for hosting events and it was a substantial cost to the organization.

“We knew their funding, they did have funding resources, but we knew they could probably use some extra,” he said.

Connie Adams, office manager with the Paradise Valley and Districts Ag

Society, says the new facility was a needed upgrade.

“We used to just rent a tent every year and it was getting quite pricey,” she said.

She said Harris did the electrical work on the building as well as the donation. The new events centre is a big step for the Ag Society.

“We are hoping to use it for like community events, weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations, class reunions,” she said. “We’re hoping it’ll be a threeseason venue for us and for our community to use.

“We are a group that’s here to serve the community and make life in Paradise even better.”

The last donation of $3,000 was made to Residents in Recovery. McKay says they helped get Residents in Recovery into their new location.

“That’s how we really got linked up with them,” “We knew Tyler (Lorenz) outside of that but we didn’t realize how much they actually do.

“We understand how important it is to keep them in the community.”

The money will support feeding families at Residents in Recovery.

“That’s why this gift is gift from Harris Electric is so important,” said Stan Parke, chair of the Residents in Recovery board of directors. “This will feed our families.”

The philosophy of giving back for Harris stems from a philosophy they have for themselves.

“No titles, just teamwork,” said McKay. “It’s one of our core values. Every one of our employees has their own business card, but none of our business cards have a title on it.

“We do whatever we can here to support our people, and in turn, all we ask of them is that they go out and do the same for the community.”

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Stan Patke accepts a donation from Harris Electric on behalf of Residents in Revocery. File photo

Sarah Hogue, founder of Girls Beyond Borders, receives a donation from Harris Electic. File photo

Residents in Recovery exec takes leave

Tyler Lorenz, executive director of Residents in Recovery (RIR), has earned some much-needed time off, according to the board of directors.

Stan Parke, chairman of the RIR board of directors, says Lorenz has been working steadily, taking on new roles.

“What it was, is Tyler, because he developed this, like so many people, he took on every role,” said Parke. “It doesn’t matter how strong you are, when you take on every role, the weight of it gets to be overbearing. We could see this; we were very concerned for Tyler and his well-being.

“We just asked him if he’d take some time, you know, take time for Tyler.”

RIR has been operating since 2018 and Lorenz has been at the forefront of developing the nonprofit and its programming.

“He built the program, put it together, the programming and from sober living to the child and mother reunification, to the apprehension diversion, he’s had such a vision of all this and built these programs,” said Parke. “But you can’t be everything and run it all. It was a heavy load.”

The organization has been growing over the last number of years, expanding the programming they offer.

“We started off with one house. Now, we have two houses, one for men, one for women,” said Parke. “Our other programs have been developed, seeing the need and in understanding addiction and wanting to break the chain of addiction. What better place to start than have healthy children.

“We had exponential growth over the last couple of years and now we’re opening up the daycare.”

With the rapid growth, they couldn’t keep up on bringing in staff.

“Tyler, being in the executive director position and doing that part of it and managing all that, it just got to be so fast and we couldn’t hire fast enough,” said Parke.

Now, the non-profit has a team in place and is evaluating where Lorenz’s talents would be best utilized.

“We’ve got managers in place,” said Parke. “We’re looking at where Tyler’s the most effective.”

In a recent Facebook post, Lorenz said he’s been working over the last seven years to build up RIR. He went on to explain he found his calling in the work he does, but it was time to

take a step back. “Unfortunately, by putting all my energy into the organization, I slowly began to lose myself. I had been trying to find the right time to step away for the past six months,” he said in the post, noting the time was never right to step away, as there was always something he had to be doing.

“My prayers were finally answered when the board of birectors stepped in and gave me the opportunity to step way.”

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Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers (left) shares a hug with Residents in Recovery executive director Tyler Lorenz after presenting him with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in January 2023. File photo

RM of Frenchman Butte OCP Notice

NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt an new Official Community Plan.

INTENT

The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land use policies including, but not limited to, the following subjects:

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Natural and Heritage Resources: Identify and protect natural features, ground water, historical and heritage resources, and ensure development happens in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Ensuring source water protection and public safety.

Biophysical Considerations and Hazards: Regulation for development on and near hazardous lands, including environmentally sensitive lands, contaminated lands and flood hazard areas.

Transportation and Infrastructure: To provide adequate servicing capabilities for future development, ensuring the cost for required infrastructure is known and covered by servicing agreement fees.

Intermunicipal and Interjurisdictional Cooperation: Pursuing opportunities with government to enhance services and provide innovative opportunities for the region, and facilitation of interjurisdictional cooperation with neighbouring municipalities, First Nations, and other stakeholders on joint planning issues.

Agricultural Land Use and Development: Protection of prime farm land within the RM while allowing for diverse forms of agricultural development.

Residential Land Use and Development: Identify existing and future residential development areas, support infill development, and ensure the preservation of agricultural land.

Commercial / Industrial Land Use and Development: To minimize land use conflicts between commercial and industrial developments and any existing land uses, as well as any potential environmental impacts as a result of such development.

Recreation and Tourism: The development and enhancement of recreation and community services within the R.M., preservation of natural areas and ecosystems, and support for public service delivery agencies.

Implementation: Policies regarding the implementation of the Official Community Plan and the application of tools within the Zoning Bylaw for subdivision review, dedication of lands, the use of a Building Bylaw, and the use of Development Levies and Servicing Fees.

The Official Community Plan also contains a development considerations and constraints map which graphically displays, in a conceptual manner, the present and intended future location and extent of general land uses in the R.M. These maps will assist in the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Official Community Plan. The policies in the Official Community Plan will be implemented primarily through administration of the R.M.’s new Zoning Bylaw.

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YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE R.M. OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD FROM R.M. WEBSITE.

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PUBLIC INSPECTION

Cenovus recorded upstream production of 832,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), including record production from its oilsands segment of

All land within the R.M. of Frenchman Butte as shown on the Land Use Concept contained in this notice is affected by the new Official Community Plan. REASON

PUBLIC HEARING

The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the R.M. of Frenchman Butte for the next fifteen to twenty years.

Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. Office, located 1/4 mile North off the Junction of Highway 3 and Highway 21 North, just east of Paradise Hill at Box 180 Paradise Hill, SK, S0M 2G0 . The R.M. office is open between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday to Fridays, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to persons at cost.

“We achieved a highest-ever upstream production of 833,000 boe per day, highlighted by the best-ever performance of our oilsands assets, which contributed 643,000 barrels per day,” said Jon McKenzie, Cenovus Energy

The company reported total revenues of $13.2 billion in the third quarter, up

Council will hold a public hearing at 2:00 PM on November 26th, 2025, at the R.M. Office located at SW 11-53-24-W3M (just north of the junction of highway 3 and highway 21N) to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments

Cenovus’ acquisition of MEG Energy hit a snag as MEG is currently dealing with a regulatory inquiry related to consideration of the amended terms of the transaction and related matters. The meeting was postponed to Nov. 6, where

The deal is expected to be a major milestone for Cenovus.

“When completed, this acquisition, along with the organic growth we’re already delivering across our business, is transformational to this company,”

“We anticipate closing this transaction in November and welcoming the MEG team and moving quickly to capture the identified synergies and

Christina Lake saw an increase in production to 251,700 barrels per day (bbls/d), up from 217,900 bbls/d in the second quarter.

“We expect Christina Lake to sustain or exceed its current production rates

Rush Lake facilities in Saskatchewan remain temporarily shut-in following a steam release from a casing failure in an injection well, which took place in the

There are ongoing cleanup efforts at the facility with the hopes of restarting

“Rush Lake, we have confirmed the integrity of the asset and are working towards a phased restart of production prior to the end of the year, subject to approval by the regulator,” said McKenzie. “We expect to safely ramp up

Production from the Lloydminster thermal assets was 95,700 bbls/d, down from 97,800 bbls/d in the previous quarter. Lloydminster convention heavy oil output was 25,400 bbls/d, a slight increase over the 25,000 bbls/d in the

Lloyd rolls out warming van, again

The warming van, Lloydminster’s solution to a lack of warming shelter in the city, will be back on the streets again this year as funding has been included in this year’s draft budget.

The city previously operated the van in 2025 with $99,950 approved for operation of the van. The total cost for 28 activations last year was $61,924 or 62 per cent of the overall budget. Administration is estimating the cost will be $120,900 for 45 activations for the upcoming winter season.

They are partnering with Lloydminster and Vermilion for Equity Foundation (LVE) to operate the van from Oct. 30 to March 31, 2026. “Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity has

supported vulnerable residents in our community for the past five years,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “Through their ongoing work and connection with residents, they bring valuable insight and understanding to this initiative.”

The warming van program will operate at night between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. when the temperature reaches -30 C with windchill. Van operation will include one member from the LVE team, one driver and one member of security.

In 2024, the city partnered with LVE to co-ordinate the service. A point-of-time homelessness count was also conducted last year and showed 60 unsheltered individuals residing in the community.

Council accepted the report as information at the Nov. 3 council meeting, with it coming back as a budget item in the 2026 budget.

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Council approves new expense policies

The City of Lloydminster has updated a pair of expense policies, which outline business and travel-related expenses.

The Business Expense Policy and Travel Expense Policy were reviewed by council following further updates after the Oct. 20 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting.

In the travel policy, it was clarified that receipts are required to claim a reimbursement for the full daily meal per diem. The deadline was also changed

for submission and approval of reimbursement claims from one year to six months.

With the submission of a detailed receipt, travel meals could see reimbursements of $20 for breakfast, $25 for lunch and $45 for supper, for a daily maximum of $90.

If a receipt is not submitted, the member of council or administration is entitled to receive a flat rate of $23 per meal.

Coun. Michele Charles Gustafson was happy to see the options of either a flat rate or the possibility to submit receipts.

“I like the flex options of the flat rate and then the ability to submit receipts,” she said. “I think it puts the responsibility back on the individual.”

The changes were intended to keep things simple.

“With the flexibility, we’re really looking to keep things simple. It was not intended to make it more complicated,” said Adele Wakaruk, executive manager, corporate services. “Trying to maintain fiscal responsibility, understand this is public funds we are expending and we wanted to have some restraint in place to exhibit that.”

The amount allocated per meal was a topic of discussion around the council table. Deputy Mayor Michael Diachuk spoke to the importance of spending responsibly.

“If I was going out for supper on a regular night, would I be going out to those places for that amount of money,” he said. “When we go out there to do these things, it’s not to say, ‘Oh I’m going to have a top-end meal.’ If it were my own dime, I wouldn’t spend it. I think if we’re looking at money we’re spending, we should be spending as if it was our own.”

He says when travelling, council has a job to market Lloydminster.

“You go there because you need to be going out and meeting people and selling the city,” said Diachuk.

Coun. Justin Vance says he’s happy with the amounts.

“When we’re dealing with public funds, we have to be the most professional and prudent with that money and spend it like it’s our own,” he said. “I’ve never felt like I’ve been underfunded or underappreciated when it comes to reimbursements or per diems. I think we’re in good shape.”

Council approved the two expense policies at the Oct. 27 council meeting, which will come into effect Jan. 1, 2026.

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Lloydminster council in session. File photo

St. Joe’s blesses new relocatable

St. Joseph Elementary School has officially blessed its newest relocatable classroom, marking an important milestone in the school’s ongoing expansion to accommodate growing enrolment.

The classroom, which opened at the start of the school year, is being used by Grade 7 students. A blessing ceremony was held this week, with Father Arun Rodrigues presiding.

Principal Nicole Blais said the school’s student population has increased significantly in the past year and a half, making the addition necessary.

“We’ve grown a lot,” said Blais. “We were at capacity where we needed to expand, and we’re very fortunate the Lloydminster Catholic School Division felt that need as well and added a classroom over the summer. They worked very hard to make sure it was ready for us to start the year.”

Blais emphasized that the additional space enhances student learning and well-being.

“It’s important to us to give our students a safe place to learn,” she said. “Having extra space means we aren’t feeling crowded, and it gives us an opportunity to continue to grow.”

As part of the Catholic tradition, Father Rodrigues was invited to bless the new space.

“Being part of a Catholic school division, we always want Father to bless any new area added to our school,” Blais noted.

The new classroom is a relocatable unit — similar to a ready-to-move home — a type of learning space that has become increasingly common as schools adapt to fluctuating student populations.

“We have a few relocatables at St. Joe’s as the school has expanded,” said Blais. “Some have been added and taken away over the years as our population ebbs and flows.”

Blais said today’s classrooms provide space for hands-on learning, experiments, smaller class sizes and more meaningful student engagement.

“As we continue to grow, it’s great we get to impact more students every

day,” she added. “We’re blessed to come to school and teach students about God and the importance of having Him in their lives.”

Lloydminster Catholic School Division board chair Paula Scott attended the event and praised students and staff.

“When I hear all the beautiful things you say about why you’re the light — you really are,” Scott said. “Your beautiful light shines so bright and we are so grateful for each one of you and your teachers.”

LCSD Director of Education Glenda Kary also shared a message of gratitude.

“We have a doorway that can remind us every time we come in or out to say, ‘Thank you, God.’ Thank you for friends, thank you for a kind teacher, thank you for a chance to learn together and to share and love.”

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Father Arun Rodrigues calls for students to rise during a classroom blessing at St. Joseph Elementary School on Oct. 30. Taylor Weaver MERIDIAN SOURCE

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The country mourned as the L.A. Dodgers bested the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series. Having watched the series in its entirety, I’d say the Jays should have and could have had it, in Game 6 even, but I digress.

Having spent the first nine years of my life in Windsor, Ont., the Detroit Tigers were the team to cheer for. The Jays, however, will always be Canada’s team, especially after the Montreal Expos franchise moved to Washington, D.C., in 2005. Throughout the series, I loved seeing everyone on my social media posting about the Jays. The whole country seemed to be behind the team. With the loss, it looks like it’s up to the Edmonton Oilers to bring a championship to Canada.

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Chris’ A-Z: Heroics on ice

I was flipping back through some old newspapers when I saw a story about how two girls, who fell into the North Saskatchewan River, were lucky to be alive. I also found a pile of information and a direct retelling of the story from the Governor General of Canada’s website. Ice safety is often something emergency officials will talk about as winter creeps closer. Rivers freeze and people love playing on them when it’s safe to do so.

For me, I’ve never been interested in walking along what could be potentially unstable ice. I am incredibly risk-averse and if there’s any danger, I’m running. I’m also not the lightest fellow out there, so I would not trust the ice to support me.

In the article I came across, Dave Daniels says his daughter, Erin Daniels, and her Chum, Fiona Clarke, were lucky to be alive. The two were rescued from the river when the ice gave way. It was lucky for the girls that there were quite a few people in the area, including the subjects of a 1987 Lloydminster news article, Mike Grahame, Mike Rennich and Steve Steward.

The two girls were walking a dog on what was a partially frozen North Saskatchewan River. The pair described the moment, saying there was no warning the ice would break and “all of a sudden it just went crack.”

They were submerged quickly and Benji the dog began barking. While the girls were caught by the current and separated, they both managed to reach the edge of the ice and held on. There were several people in the area who rushed in to aid the girls. Two people attempted to pull one of the girls out with the aid of a branch while the three others, including Rennich, reached the scene and went to the aid of the other.

While the three men were trying to use a human chain to reach one of the girls, Rennich would have to crawl the last 20 yards over the ice toward the victim. He was successful in pulling her from the water and passed her back to the two men along the chain.

It was at that point when Rennich noticed the other girl was still in the water. The other two people on scene were trying to get her to grab onto a branch but were unable to as she was too cold. Rennich once again crawled back onto the ice a second time and passed her to the other two people who also formed a human chain.

The heroics of everyone involved helped save the lives of the two girls. Rennich would be awarded a Medal of Bravery in 1988 for his efforts.

In the article, the men were said to be out testing a video camera for work. They even caught the entire event on camera, though I’ve never seen the footage. The two girls were lucky to escape the situation with just a few bumps and scrapes.

It’s a story that most of us have heard far too many times. While the ice on the river may seem stable, it can give out at a moment’s notice.

The two girls were excited to meet their three heroes again, but the men said they would look forward to meeting under different circumstances. I think meeting anyone when your first impression is saving them from the water would be a strange introduction.

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This whole story could look very different had something gone slightly different. In that case, we’re likely talking about a tragedy rather than a story of heroics and perseverance.

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Cards, games, food, meetings and live music

Bingo at the Moose Lodge Bingo is back at the Moose Lodge! Bingo is every Monday and Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Must be 18 to play.

Kaiser Tournament

The Legacy Centre is hosting a kaiser tournament on Nov. 6 starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $10/person to play and $12 for lunch. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more details.

Islay Doubles Crib Tournament

The Islay Community Association is hosting a doubles crib tournament on Nov. 8 in the Islay Hall. Doors open at 9 a.m., registration cut off is 10 a.m. Cost is $25 per person, which includes noon lunch. Pre-register by calling 780-5810570.

Used Book Sale

Moose Lodge Lloydminster is hosting a used book and puzzle sale on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices will vary. Donations of non-perishable items also accepted for the Salvation Army. If you have books or puzzles to donate, drop them off at the Moose Lodge, 5213 57 St., Monday or Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 780-875-7919.

Doubles Cribbage Tournament

The Lloydminster Moose Lodge is hosting a doubles cribbage tournament on Nov. 9. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and play begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $25/player, which includes lunch, 12 games guaranteed. Enter as a team or an individual (they’ll pair you up). Entries close on Nov. 9. Contact Bruce at 780-522-6972 for more details.

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Supper/Dance at the Legacy Centre

The Legacy Centre is hosting a supper/dance on Nov. 14. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m. and supper is served at 6 p.m. Dance the night away to the tunes of Memory Lane (Lloydminster). Advanced tickets only and the cost is $25/person. Please purchase or reserve your spot by noon on Nov. 13. All members and guests welcome. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more information.

Festival of Praise

The Gideons International is hosting Gideon Music Night featuring Vintage Voices on Nov. 16 at City Church, located at 5115 49 St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the festival starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free and an offering will be taken to support the Gideon ministry.

Kaiser Tourney at the Moose Lodge

The Lloydminster Moose Lodge is hosting a kaiser tournament on Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $20/player, eight games guaranteed, with prizes awarded to the top teams. Entries close on Nov. 14. If you need a partner, they’ll pair you up. Come for an afternoon of fun. Contact Arne at 306-821-7459 or Bruce at 780-522-6972 for more details.

Islay Jamboree

The upcoming Islay Jamboree, held at the Islay Community Hall, is scheduled for Nov. 16 starting at 1 p.m. Admission is $15, participants are free. Everyone welcome and lunch will be served. Contact Dixie at 780-744-2204 for more information.

Spades Tournament

The Legacy Centre is hosting a spades tournament on Nov. 20 starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $10/person to play and $12 for lunch. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more details.

Pre-Christmas Cribbage Tournament

The Hillmond Hall is hosting a pre-Christmas crib tournament on Nov. 23, starting at 11 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. A Christmas meal will be served at noon. Everyone welcome.

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Moose Lodge Singles Cribbage Tournament

The Lloydminster Moose Lodge is hosting a singles cribbage tournament on Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entry fee is $20, eight games guaranteed with prizes awarded to the top players. Snacks, coffee and drinks included. Must register by Nov. 21. Contact Bruce at 780-522-6972 for more details.

Cribbage Doubles Tournament

The Legacy Centre is hosting a cribbage doubles tournament on Nov. 27 starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $10/person to play and $12 for lunch. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy Centre at 780-875-4584 for more details.

One-Day Shopping Trip

The Legacy Centre is hosting a one-day shopping trip to Edmonton on Dec. 1. Cost is $60/person for a day at Kingsway Mall or West Edmonton Mall, take your pick! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for details.

Christmas Market at the Legacy Centre

The Legacy Centre is hosting a Christmas Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 5. Admission is $3/person, which includes coffee. Come and check out what our vendors have for you. NOTE: VENDORS , call the Legacy office at 780-8754584 to rent your tables ($10/table).

Lloydminster Potters Guild winter sale

The Lloydminster Potters Guild Annual Winter Sale is Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lloydminster Museum and Archives.

Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation Celebrates Local Arts Experience a wonderful evening of local talent at this variety show! The stage will come alive with performances from 12 local artist groups, showcasing music, dance, spoken word and musical theatre. Check out the upper lobby displays featuring works by local visual and literary artists. Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25 each. Reserved seating. This event is a fundraiser for the Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation.

Border City Card Show packs Gold Horse Casino

Whether it was baseball, hockey, football or Pokémon, the Border City Card Show had it all.

The show drew a crowd of more than 450 card collectors and hobby enthusiasts to the Gold Horse Casino on Nov. 1 and raised $500 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Lloydminster through ticket sales.

I started collecting as a kid, and I couldn’t tell you how many cards I have in my collection. It’s great seeing the younger generation get into the hobby.

- John Dunbar

What began as a modest event in 2022 with just 11 tables has now grown into the seventh and largest show yet.

“Vendor-wise, we have 35 to 40 vendors, but some have upwards of four tables, so we have a total of 56 tables, which was every table the casino had available,” said organizer Chris Brinklow. “Those 56 include the stage tables for the all-day Magic: The Gathering tournament.”

Just 90 minutes after doors opened, the event was already on pace to surpass its previous attendance record.

“Hopefully we can have some record numbers here, which speaks volumes for Lloydminster and the hobby market here,” Brinklow said.

Brinklow said the local hobby scene has grown significantly since the first event.

“When I started this show, Border City Games was mostly Pokémon cards and didn’t have hobby boxes for hockey cards. Now their table is full of hockey,” he said. “We also have a new card store in town, Nova Sports Cards, another testament to how this market is growing.”

From Pokémon and hockey to baseball, football, Formula 1, Disney, golf and wrestling, collectors of all interests found something to explore. Attendees also brought their own collections, making trades, buying and selling throughout the day.

“Trading cards are still big,” Brinklow added. “As bad as COVID was for a lot of people, it was great for the hobby market. People got bored, had money in their pockets and started buying up cards.” He said the hobby is attracting all ages.

“We have kids out here that are seven, eight, and nine years old wheeling and dealing, but we also have people who are 50 or 60. It’s all-inclusive — anyone and everyone.”

Supporting local organizations has been part of the event’s mission since Day 1.

“When we started this event, we wanted to incorporate the community in what we do, so proceeds from every show go back into the community,” said Brinklow.

Past beneficiaries include Bea Fisher and the Olive Tree, with this fall’s show supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters Lloydminster.

“I don’t do this for money. We cover our costs, invest in the next show and invest in the community, too.”

With strong support and growing attendance, organizers are planning a larger venue for next year.

“We can now go from being sold out here at 56 tables to being sold out at the Lloyd Ex’s WLS Convention Centre with 80 tables,” said Brinklow, noting Border City Games is looking at expanding its Magic: The Gathering tournament.

The next show is scheduled for March 7 and will support I Heart Alberta Boobs. Hockey fans will also have a special treat as former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ladislav Šmíd is set to attend to sign autographs.

OCTOBER 1 – NOVEMBER 27 YOUR NEXT CHANCE TO WIN $25K: NOVEMBER 13

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John Dunbar (orange shirt) brought his extensive card collection to the Border City Card Show at the Gold Horse Casino on Nov. 1. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source photos

As for trends, Brinklow said Pokémon currently leads the market.

“Pokémon has surpassed all sports cards. Whether it’s football, basketball or baseball, Pokémon is top of the league right now.”

Vendor John Dunbar drove from Medicine Hat to display his array of sports cards after collecting for more than 40 years. This was Dunbar’s third time attending the event, and he noted it gets bigger every year, just like his collection.

“I started collecting as a kid, and I couldn’t tell you how many cards I have in my collection,” he said. “It’s great seeing the younger generation get into the hobby.

“You always think gaming might take away from card collecting, but a lot of kids are into collecting sports and Pokémon cards.”

Dunbar said he’s looking forward to next year’s larger event at the Lloyd Ex.

“It’s always good for the hobby when you see things growing. Next year’s bigger venue will bring more vendors, which is great,” he said, noting the next stop on his show tour is at Exhibition Place in Toronto.

“Toronto is the biggest show in Canada. They bring in lots of autograph guests and close to 100,000 at the gate. It’s a big ‘wow’ factor, even for people who have been collecting a long time.”

With growing attendance, strong vendor

participation and a commitment to giving back, the Border City Card Show continues to solidify its place as a staple in Lloydminster’s hobby community.

CARD SHOW FROM PAGE 13

The Border City Card Show packed the Gold Horse Casino on Saturday, Nov. 1. Taylor Weaver MERIDIAN SOURCE photos

Happy anniversary, Vic and Ann

The doors to the Cenovus Energy Hub have officially opened!

This marks an exciting new chapter for recreation, connection and community for the Lloydminster region –and we’re proud to be a part of it.

Thank you for your partnership.

Vic Juba and his wife, Ann, recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. Pictured in the theatre that bears his name, Vic and Ann inspire generosity and a commitment to the arts in the Border City. Congrats, you tw0!

Photo courtesy of the Vic Juba Community Theatre

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Remembrance Day Services 2025

Chauvin - 10:45 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 7

Dr. Folkins Community School

Edgerton - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Edgerton Agriculture Hall

Frenchman Butte - 10:45 a.m.

Butte time, 9:45 a.m. Lloyd time

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Frenchman Butte Legion Hall

Kitscoty - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Kitscoty Legion Hall

Lashburn - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11 Community Hall

Lloydminster - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Lloydminster Comp High School

Maidstone - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11 Legion Hall

Marshall - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Three Links Hall

Marwayne - 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Marwayne Community Hall

Neilburg - 10:45 a.m. MST

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Community Hall

Provost - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Recreation and Culture Centre

St. Walburg - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Roman Catholic Chruch

Leave no stone alone on Saturday

The annual No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) ceremony will take place in Lloydminster on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lloydminster Cemetery. Students, veterans, community groups and local citizens will gather to place poppies on veterans’ headstones and honour the service of fallen soldiers.

We Salute Our Veterans Both Past & Present

The NSLA program is designed to ensure every veteran’s grave is acknowledged and that “no stone is left alone” in remembrance.

“The ceremony itself is growing, it’s getting more known out here, and it’s not a one-and-done thing, you gotta do it every year, keep the remembrance going,” said Amy Hrynchuk, No Stone Left Alone site rep at last year’s ceremony. “The poppies are

the universal symbol of remembrance.”

More than 400 veterans are laid to rest at the Lloydminster Cemetery. This year’s service will see students from École St. Thomas Elementary, members of the Lloydminster Girl Guides and the 186 Air Cadet Lloydminster Squadron participating in the ceremony and the laying of the poppies.

This year’s ceremony will also include words from Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers, MLA Garth Rowswell, MLA Colleen Young and MP Rosemarie Falk.

“Personally, it means an awful lot,” said Aalbers at last year’s service.

“My dad grew up in occupied Holland. My grandfather and my dad did not talk much about the war; when they did, it wasn’t very pretty. The stories were very sad. But today, we have that freedom and we need to respect that and honour it and honour them here today.”

Understanding Canada’s war contributions

Living in a peaceful country like Canada, it’s easy to forget the wars of the 20th century in which our country’s freedom and harmony hung in the balance.

On Remembrance Day, and throughout the year, we should engage with this past so that we can better appreciate the great sacrifices made by Canadians in these devastating conflicts. Here are a few good ways to reconnect with this history.

Visit a war memorial

There are over 6,000 war memorials in Canada, each with a unique story and significance.

These affecting and artistic constructions will inspire you to reflect on the soldiers who dedicated themselves to various war efforts and the histories they represent.

A poppy is placed at the Lloydminster Cemetery during the 2022 No Stone Left Alone ceremony. File photo

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Poppies are placed during the 2024 ceremony. File photo

Indigenous heroes to salute on Remembrance Day

Over 7,000 Indigenous Peoples in Canada served in the First and Second World Wars. Of the many who distinguished themselves during their service, here are three that stand out.

Tommy Prince

Earning 11 medals in the Second World War and the Korean War, Tommy Prince of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is the most decorated Indigenous Canadian war veteran. He’s renowned for his marksmanship and covert abilities, skills he learned on the reserve from his father who was a hunter and a trapper. Among Prince’s numerous celebrated exploits was locating an enemy camp during a 72-hour trek without food or water, an action that led to the capture of more than 1,000 German soldiers.

Charles Tompkins

Charles Tompkins was one of many Indigenous “code talkers” working for the Allies in the Second World War. A Métis who spoke fluent Cree, Tompkins was in charge of transmitting vital messages using a Cree code he helped develop. The practice involved one code talker translating a message into Cree and transmitting it by radio to a second code talker who would then translate the message back into English. This allowed the allies to share integral information with each other without exposing it to potential radio eavesdroppers.

Edith Anderson Monture

A Mohawk from the Six Nations Grand River Reserve, Edith Anderson Monture was one of 14 Canadian nurses who served as part of the United States Army Nurse Corps in the First World War. She worked at a hospital in France, treating soldiers injured in trench warfare and gas attacks. After the war, she became the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada.

Support Canada’s veterans year-round

On Remembrance Day, Canadians across the country commemorate the brave men and women who died in the line of duty, as well as those who currently serve in the Armed Forces. However, your recognition doesn’t have to be limited to Nov. 11. Here are three ways you can support Canadian veterans year-round:

Donate to a reputable charity

There are several charities, including the Poppy Fund, VETS Canada and Wounded Warriors Canada, doing critical work to empower and support veterans from coast to coast. Donating even a small amount to a reputable organization can help improve the circumstances of those who risked their lives for their country.

Volunteer at a Royal Canadian Legion

There are more than 1,300 Legion branches across the country, including Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch #39 in the Border City. As Canada’s largest veteran service organization, the RCL offers outreach and assistance programs for veterans and their families, as well as community services and support. Volunteering at your local Legion branch is a great way to make a real difference in the lives of those who served.

Visit a veteran in your community

Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC), in collaboration with the RCL, runs an initiative that facilitates face-to-face visits with veterans in retirement and long-term care facilities. These visits provide social interaction and a sense of community to individuals who may not otherwise receive many visitors. Spending time with a veteran can have a major impact on their life, as well as your own.

This Remembrance Day, know that Canadian veterans need your help year-round, and consider taking steps to offer your support.

On this Remembrance Day, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom.

Canadian Nurse Edith Anderson Monture

Pollard, Collins Orville Gunner, 6th Anti-tank, 74th Division. France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, England

Amundrud, Thomas Served in WWII, 1942 -1946

Miller, Lindsay Robert Lieutenant, WW2, fought in Germany Royal Canadian Engineers.

Hemsley, Albert John DFC from Lashburn. Bomb aimer, 428 Sqdr. Missions in France, Germany, and Italy.

Hays, Balfour David Saw action in Germany, France, and Belgium in WW1. WW2 - Sask. Light Infantry Machine Gun (SASK L.I. M.G.

Olynyk, Peter Private, WWII, stationed in England and France

Tokarek, Michael Samuel Rifleman, WWII, Oct. 4, 1925Sept. 21, 2002

Clark, Donald. E PTE, WWII Europe, Vehicle Company 1 C.C.O.D.

Janowski, Zabian

John

Was in the Battle of Atlantic WWII

Olson, Donald Brant RCAF, WWII, died in a night raid in Germany on Feb. 14, 1945

McConnell, Robert PTE, WWII, Saw action in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. From Maidstone.

Rowles, Bertie Hamilton First World War

Olson, Malcolm Keith RCAF, WWII

Rawson, Steve Corporal, Saw action in Bosnia/ Kosovo

Huxley, Glen Regina Rifle Regiment, saw action in Germany

Discover the history

Wert, Clarence Martin Air Gunner, WWII, Died Nov. 21, 1944, during a night raid

To wholly appreciate the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers, we need to know who they were and why they were fighting. One way of learning about this is by visiting one of Canada’s many military and war museums. Another way is by reading about the history. Some good places to start your research are the Military Heritage section of the Library and Archives Canada website and the history section of the Veteran Affairs Canada website.

Speak with and support Canada’s veterans

Veterans are usually happy to tell you about their military experience. By talking with them you’ll gratify their need to share their personal stories and also learn a meaningful bit of history you can keep alive by passing on to others. Additionally, you can support veterans in financial need by donating to organizations like the Royal Canadian Legion and VETS Canada. Visit their websites — legion.ca and vetscanda.org — for more information.

CANADA’S CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PAGE 18

Greenway, Ken RCAF, WWII

Nichol, William Private Fifth Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery

Greenway, Jack Flight Navigator, RCAF, WWII

Yeo, Sherman Lance Corporal Served in Canada, Britain and Northwest Europe

Smithson, John Lawrence Private Saw action in Canada, Britain and Northwest Europe

Greenway, Charles Wing Commander, RCAF Vancouver, WWII

Doull, George Served with the RCAF in WWII

Campbell, Robert Alexander Signalman Assigned to 25 Canadian Tank Delivery Elgin Regiment, enlisted Mar. 15, 1942

Gilles, Otto Rank Unknown WWII

Olson, Malcolm Keith R.C.A.F. WWII

Wakefield, Clement C. 1941-1945 Corporal, WWII Saw action in Belgium, Holland, France and Germany.

Poppy etiquette

Canadians wear poppies in November to honour veterans and soldiers who gave their lives fighting for freedoms abroad. The Royal Canadian Legion has a Poppy Protocol Guide, with tips on how to wear a poppy appropriately and respectfully. Here’s what it recommends.

HOW TO WEAR A POPPY

A poppy should be worn on the left side of your chest over your heart. The poppy is a sacred symbol and therefore shouldn’t be affixed with any type of pin that obstructs it.

WHEN TO WEAR A POPPY

Wear your poppy from the last Friday in October until Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. You can also wear a poppy at a veteran’s funeral or war memorial service, such as one held at the anniversary for the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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HOW TO REMOVE A POPPY

It’s fine to continue to wear your poppy after Nov. 11. However, many people choose to remove their poppies and place them on a cenotaph

Smith, Richard Gordon

Olson, Donald Brandt R.C.A.F. WWII

Ball, Colin LAC, Westmont 439 Combat Support Squadron

Walker, Herb Lake Superior Regiment, Saw action in Canada, U.K., Holland

or wreath at a Remembrance Day ceremony’s conclusion. This has become a poignant tradition at many war memorials.

Always ensure you store or dispose of your poppy respectfully. If you see a poppy on the ground, please pick it up, clean it off and dispose of it in a respectful way. The Legion supplies the poppies for free but encourages donations to its Poppy Fund, which helps Canadian veterans and their families.

Pidcock, Spencer Sergeant, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, WWI, as a member of the Lewis Gun Crew

Bloxham, Charles Edward Served from 1914-1918

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Lane, Frederick E. Bombardier, 3rd Canadian 5 Medium Gun Crew 1916-1997

Lane, Leonard J. Bombardier, 14 Army Tank Battalion (Calgary Regiment) 1913-2009

Goodfellow, John Russell Sergeant, RCAF, served in WWII

Lane, Harry P. Seaman on a Navy ship escorting troop ships and freight across the Atlantic, mainly to Russian Artic ports 1919-2005

Mader, Clifford LAC, served in Holland during WWII

Carruthers, James Stewart L.A.C Enlisted Aug. 7, 1942

Aalborg, Karl Inge Flight Lieutenant, RCAF, died Sept. 13, 1944

Pollard, Gerald Flight Lieutenant, RCAF, died Sept. 13, 1944

Dumont, Wilfred Norman Rifleman Enlisted Aug. 15, 1966, discharged June 1969. Decorations include United Nations (Cyprus) 3 Years Good Conduct Stripes

Charles, Jack Wing Commander RAF, RCAF 1939-1950

Priest, Thomas Flight Lieutenant, #406 Lynx Squadron. K.I.A Jan. 10, 1942 at age 26.

Oliver, K.W. Corporal Enlisted Jan. 26 1990. Was awarded the NATO Medal of Service, with NATO on Operations in Relation to for Former Yugoslavia

Thompson, Muriel Martha Woman’s Division, Enlisted April 20, 1942, Discharged Aug. 7 1943. Awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Medal

Remembrance Day traditions and their meaning

Held each year on Nov. 11, Remembrance Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women who fought on behalf of Canada to defend its values of freedom.

On this solemn day, several commemorative events take place from coast to coast. Here are some of the moving traditions associated with these gatherings.

- Reading the Ode of Remembrance. This is an excerpt from Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen. Full of sadness and gratitude, this moving text was written in 1914 following the deaths of thousands of young soldiers.

- Minutes of silence. At 11 a.m. on Remembrance Day, the public is invited to stand in silence for two minutes and pay tribute to the courage of those who have served and are still serving.

- Laying wreaths. In many cities and municipalities, it’s customary to place wreaths at the foot of veteran memorials. The flowers used have different meanings, such as gratitude, hope and resistance. Tulips, forget-me-nots and daisies are popular choices.

- Wearing poppies. Since 1921, the poppy has been a national symbol of Remembrance Day. It’s also the symbol of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign, which raises funds to support veterans and their families. Wearing the poppy on Nov. 11 is a gesture of solidarity and respect. Nov. 11 is full of songs, bagpipes, cannon fire and parades. Discover other Remembrance Day traditions by participating in the commemorative activities in your area.

Laforce, Robert Gerald Sergeant. Enlisted June 1946, Discharged Sept. 1970

Blench, Ellen (Voss)

Hanson, Howard G. WWII Medic From Lone Rock

Elliott, Hugh Norman Corporal, Royal Canadian Army (5th Canadian Infantry Brigade), Saw action in U.K. and Continental Europe

McCuaig, John Duncan Served in First World War. Father of Neil McCuaig, grandfather of Peggy McCuaig

Richarson, Ronald Lewis Lieutenant Colonel. Enlisted Oct. 15/54, Discharged Aug. 25/86. Decorations: Canada Service Medal and Clasp (CD1), Special Service Medal (NATO)

Dorosh, Anton Private, served in WWII in Canada

Veltikold, Homer Private World War II

Stephenson, Guy Pearce Private 46th Battalion Canadian Infantry Saskatchewan Regiment WWI - killed April 10, 1917, Vimy Ridge

Younger, Bernard W. SAPPER in the Royal Canadian Engineers WWII Saw action in… England, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany

Pattison, Andrew Private L2634 WWII

Beaton, Wesley H. Private C.V.S.M and Clasp, War Medal and France Germany Star. Served overseas with the PPCLI

Greening, Torey Corporal, Princess Patricia, Served in Afghanistan

Dumont, Harve Isidore Private, Peace Keeper in Continental Europe and Middle East for the Lord Strathcona Horse Royal Canadians. discharged with “Honors” in October 24, 1961

Walker, Francis Charles Second World War

Nickless, Charles Enlisted in the Canadian Army 1st Saskatchewan Regiment - 1914-1918 World War One. SonVic Nickless

Dyck, Vivian (Voss)

Wakefield, Archie Private, WWII Joined Dec. 22/1941 and taken prisoner Oct.. 22/1944 and discharged Aug. 17/1945

Pringle, Hugh Army Signals Corps. Second World War

Spencer, James Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment WWII Italy, France, Belgium, Holland

Thomarat, Maurice C.A CPL WWII Saw action in… France, Italy

Brown, Raymond J. Lieutenant WWIIGermany and Holland

Wright, William G. Corporal Boer War, WWI & WWII

Campbell, Archie Private WWII

Conlon, Jerry Corporal 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Infantry Saw action in… Khandahar, Afghanistan

Day, George L.A.C. WWII Canada

Dokken, Melvin (Mel) LAC WWII

Evans, Fredrick O. Private WWII Great Britain and Continental Europe

Flewell, Raymond Corporal Canadian Army WWII Saw action in… France, Germany, England, Belgium, Holland

Holtby, Robert A. BSA, MSc. Navigator WWII Saw action in… Germany

Honey, James Trooper Sergeant WWII

Hudson, Cecil Arthur Henry Lieutenant WWI Saw action in… France

Byers, Carl Blackwatch Regiment WWII

Byers, Eddy Tail Gunner RCAF WWII

Creech, Frank B. Flying Officer WWII

Cunningham, Albert Private Calgary Highlanders WWII Saw action in… U.K. and Continental Europe

Dunlop, William (Tex) Charles Sergeant Air Force WWII Great Britain

Earl, Brinson Gunner WWII

Galloway, David Rear Gunner RCAF WWII

Harris, Ron WWII

Byers, Elwood Army WWII

Cunningham, Jack R. RCAF Leading Aircraftman Canada

Earl, Elric Gunner Anti Aircraft WWII

Haugen, Roy Allan Sergeant WWII

(nee Poppleton) Margaret Women’s Div.

Huff, Andrew Private WWII

Jeffery, Albert Lieutenant Cpl. in 5th Battalion WWII Saw action in… France

Photo Unavailable

Johnstone, Andy Private WWII

Kemp, John (Jack) Officer Commanding WWII

Johnson, Ole S. Sergeant WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Liddicoat, Howard Rawling Sapper WWII

Lundquist, Roger Private WWII

Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Hughes, Francis Sapper RCE WWII & Korea

Johnson, Helmer J. Corporal WWII Sicily, Italy Belgium, France, Holland

Jones, Alan Percival Army WWII

Hughes, Patrick John Leading Corporal WWII

Graham, L. R. Corporal WWII

Hunter, Montie C. WWII Cape Breton Highlanders

Photo Unavailable

Harris, Alf WWII

Jeffrey, Herbert Edward WWI 1st Battalion 678786 WWII Veteran’s Guard

Johnston, Graffin Sergeant Pilot Officer RCAF WWII Saw action in… Germany, France

Kennedy, Thomas Leslie Corporal GNR L/BDR WWII France, UK, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Johnson, Ronald Private WWII Saw action in… Belgium, Holland, Germany

Jones, Aldis Lillian Dean RCAF WWII

Jones, Arthur Lorne Sergeant WWII

Kenyon, Ron Sergeant, 13th Field Reg. 3rd Canadian Div. WWII

Knight, Harold Clinton Rifleman WWII

Langille, Horatio (Ray) WWII Saw action in… United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Friesen Islands

Liddicoat, Ivan Raymond Sapper WWII

Love, Howard William Flight Sergeant RCAF WWII Saw action in… Canada

MacDonald, Alexander (Sandy) Regina Rifles WWII

MacDonald, Donald PA Volunteers 1st Special Service Force WWII

Liddicoat, Clarence Melvin Trooper WWII

Love, Robert M. Private WWII

MacDonald, John Peter PPCLI WWII

Jones, Evan Ingram Navy WWII

Kosteriva, Jeff Corporal WWII

Liddicoat, Ernest Clifford Gunner WWII

Love, William Howard Corporal WWI & WWII Saw action in… France

MacLean, Don AB/Sea RCN WWII Saw action in… North Atlantic

MacLean, Hugh Sergeant 4th Armoured Division WWII

Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland

McCoy, Keith Leading Seaman Korean War

Mudge, Melville Robinson Trooper XII Manitoba Dragoons WWII Saw action in… France, Belguim, Germany

Nicholson, Nora W.A.A.F. Air Force WWII

Saw action in… England

Mallett, Norville Corporal Sigs

Calgary Highlanders WWII

Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland

McGuffie, Jack Private #L91650 with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Saw action in… Holland, Belguim, Germany

Mullins, Fred WWII

Mallett, (nee MacLean) Vi Wren/tel

WRCNS WWII Saw action in… Canada Mew, Victor Gordon Private

Martens, C. Richard Private First Class WWII Saw action in… Italy, France

Martens, Jake 1941-1945

Driver of Bren Gun Carrier, member of Marshall Legion Branch #92

WWI & WWII

Saw action in… France, Europe, Sicily, England, Africa

Moore, George E.

Nault, Dan Sergeant WWII

Nelson, Archie Anti-Aircraft Gunner WWII

Morlidge, Arthur Bryan Flying Officer WWII Buried in Uden, Holland

Nicholson, Arthur Corporal

Royal Canadian Air Force WWII England, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium

Noble, Eric Hilton Gunner WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Oddan, Harold Engeman Flying Officer WWII

Saw action in… England, Belgium

Patmore, Edger “Ed” Stanley

Boer War

Pinske, Albert Private WWII

Saw action in… France, Belgium & Germany

Ogram, George Leslie

Patmore, Fredrick Ernest WWI 45th Winnipeg Rifles and Ypres 49th Edmonton Battalion

Poppleton, Dougal Private Gunner WWII Photo Unavailable

Noble, George Henry Sergeant WWI & WWII

Saw action in… France, Canada

Noble, Harold George Staff Sargeant WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, South East Asia Command

Noble, Henry Alexander (Alec) Sergeant, Troop Commander WWII Saw action in… France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Ollen, Florian Private WWII

Perkins, Robert LAC WWII

Saw action in… England, Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

Parkyn, Cecil E. Engineer WWII

Patmore, Arthur Private 28th Battalion WWI Saw action in… France Photo Unavailable

Poppleton, Gordon Lance Corporal WWII

Pike, Godfrey Private WWI

Poppleton, James Corporal WWII

Poppleton, Norman Private Gunner WWII

Powers, Duane Flight Lieutenant WWII

Priest, John H. S.P.R. Private R.C.E. WWII

Pringle, Hugh Canadian Signal Corps WWII

Saw action in… Canada

Reiber, Ralph Private WWII Photo Unavailable

Ripley, Robert C. Private WWI

Searle, Stanley Richard L.A.C. WWII

Saw action in… Canada

Spencer, James A. Private WWII

Tweten, Knute Arthur Corporal WWII

Weighill, Kenneth E. Anti-Aircraft Gunner Mine Sweeper WWII

Reinhart, Flo Truck Driver/ Field Mechanic WWII

Ripley, Vincent C. Private WWI

Shreenan, (nee Smith) Lois B. Sergeant WWII

Sunderland, Jean R. (nee Miller) WWII

Saw action in… England

Vick, John “Jack” Andrew Private WWII

Welsh, Herbert Alfred Corporal WWII

Wakefield, Clement Corporal WWII

Saw action in… Belgium, France & Germany

Reinhart, Irene Truck Driver/ Field Mechanic WWII

Scriber, (nee Hughes) Margaret Corporal Radio Telephone Operator WWII

Sokalofsky, (nee Love) Elsie Leading Air Woman WWII

Ripley, Raymond Jonathan Private WWI

Searle, Arthur Brodie Commanding Officer Group Captain WWII

Sunderland, Keith Wireless Air Gunner WWII

Saw action in… Europe, Africa

Spencer, Jacob John Corporal WWII

Topott, William Salt Infantry Boer War & WWI

Saw action in South Africa

Woodman, Peter Master Corporal

Saw action in… Gulf War I, Desert Storm

Wallis, Charles Marsden Private LAC (Leading Aircraftsman) WWII

Wright, Ken Lance Corporal WWII

Weighill, Bill Navy Submarine Detector WWII

Wright, Ralph Leading Aircraftsman WWII

Lloyd Ex beefs up for Stockade Roundup

Kay also noted Lloydminster’s Stockade Roundup is part of a show tour.

“We’re the second stop on four main fall shows,” he said, explaining a lot of work is put into the young cattle to prepare them for the event.

While the weather in Lloydminster started to cool, the Lloyd Ex was heating up with competition during the 47th Stockade Roundup.

The cattle show, which ran from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31, was an opportunity for producers to show off what they’ve got. The event returned to the Border City, marking nearly 50 years of running.

“A gathering of purebred cattle producers showing off the stock they raise,” said Grayden Kay, Stockade Roundup committee chair. “We see everything from calves to two-year-old bulls and mature cow calf pairs. Just about every breed, every mainstream breed, is represented.

“This year, we have some highlands here as well.”

There is a new portion of the show for fans to take in.

“The one part of our show that is new is the all-breeds percentage show,” said Kay. “So, those are cattle that aren’t technically purebred cattle, but they still have a percentage registration and that’s kind of picking up steam.”

The competition ultimately culminated in a grand event at the end of the week.

“The winner of each breed show goes on to compete in the Friday Night Supreme and all those breed winners compete for the supreme title,” said Kay. “That’s kind of the highlight of the week. The lights go out and the spotlights come on and there’s pyro and a light show. Your champions enter in the dark under the spotlight and a farm bio is read.”

The turnout for this year’s competition was solid as people even travelled from B.C. to a part of the event.

“There’s over 91 different exhibitor names and 271 head here,” said Kay. “It’s always nice when there’s some new faces entering the industry and in these events and lots of familiar faces.

“We have people all over from Alberta and Saskatchewan here as well.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

Planning and Development Department

Take notice that the following Development Permit Application for a proposed Discretionary Use is being reviewed in accordance with Land Use Bylaw 5-2025.

“You would be surprised by the amount of love and attention and care that goes into presenting these cattle,” he said.

According to Kay, the event wouldn’t be possible without their partners.

“Paradise Hill Ranch and Western Wear is a presenting sponsor for the show. They’ve been a partner with us for many years now, as well as Norheim Ranching and Horizon Ag and Turf,” he said.

SE 21-51-2 W4 and SW 21-51-2 W4 County of Vermilion River, Alberta

- Land located approximately 3 miles southwest of Streamstown, AB - Total of approximately 320 seeded acres

Conditions:

1. All o ers to be in writing in the form provided and accompanied by a certi ed cheque in the amount of 10% of o er amount payable to PSM Lawyers in Trust Cheques will be returned without interest if o er is not accepted.

2. Bidding will be conducted by ongoing tender. Once all qualifying bids are received, all bidders will be informed of the highest bid on each quarter they have bid on. Bidders will then be provided the opportunity to declare their bid nal or to increase their bid by an amount of not less than 2% above the highest bid. Once all bidders have declared their nal bid the bidders shall be informed of the Vendor’s decision.

3. Balance of the purchase price of the successful o er, plus GST (if applicable), to be paid to PSM Lawyers in Trust by the Possession Date or the deposit will be forfeited.

4.Highest or any o er not necessarily accepted.

5.Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST.

6.Property taxes to be adjusted as of the possession date.

7. Property sold “as is”. Bidders are assumed to rely solely on their own inspection of the land and the title.

8. Closing Bid Date: December 5, 2025. Bidders to be advised of successful bid within 5 business days of Closing Bid Date.

9.Possession Date: December 19, 2025.

Anyone wishing to provide written comment or make general inquiry on the proposed use may do so within the next fourteen (14) days by contacting Roxanne Shortt at the City Operations Centre (6623 – 52 Street) at 780-874-3700 Ext 2608 or by email at rshortt@lloydminster.ca. Full name and address are required for submission of valid comment(s).

The O er to Purchase form to be used by bidders can be found at https://psmlaw.ca/tenders/.

All O ers must be received no later than 12:00pm on December 5, 2025.

All Tenders must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Do Not Open: Plandowski ” and dropped o at our reception desk or sent by overnight courier

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The Stockade Roundup took over the Lloyd Ex from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31. Christian Apostolovski Meridian Source

Home Business Show sees strong crowd

Local entrepreneurs took centre stage at the Lloydminster Home Business Show, offering unique products and services from small, often lesser-known businesses.

The inaugural show, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gold Horse Casino on Nov. 2, featured 52 tables and 35 vendors.

Chris Brinklow, who planned and hosted the event with his wife, Nicole, said the goal was simple, to shine a spotlight on home-based businesses that don’t always get the public exposure they deserve.

“It’s going well and the traffic has been good. Now, even halfway through the day, we think we’ve had more than 200 people through the door,” said Brinklow. “It’s been very encouraging. Throwing something together like this for the first time, there’s always that question of who’s going to come.”

By mid-afternoon, attendance steadily continued to grow.

“It’s been really well-attended so far and we’re hoping we can continue the trickle of people coming in,” he added.

The event was hosted at the Gold Horse Casino, a venue Brinklow says makes hosting community events easy and affordable.

“The beauty of the Gold Horse Casino is there’s no hidden costs,” he said. “You book an event, it covers your tables, chairs and there’s no event fee. That’s one of the reasons we keep coming here.”

ADMINISTRATION:

COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS

Thank you to those who voted in the 2025 Municipal Election on October 20, 2025. Welcome to our returning and new Council members: Councillor Marty Baker, Councillor Vanessa Pare, Councillor Stacey Hryciuk, Councillor George Kuneff, Councillor Jason Stelmaschuk, Councillor Clinton Murray, and Councillor Leslie Cusack

The County of Vermilion River main office is undergoing a renovation. The main office is not accessible to the public during the renovations and is temporarily located at the CVR Operation Yard at 505040 HWY 897. The estimated completion date is December 2025 with a planned return to the updated space before the end of 2025.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Heavy Vehicle Permits : All heavy vehicle permits will expire on December 31, 2025. Please contact our Public Works team to renew your permit for 2026 at (780) 846-3309. All vehicles registered for 22,500 kg and over require a permit to travel on County roads as per Traffic Bylaw (Bylaw 24-10).

PROTECTIVE SERVICES:

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment: If you are interested in volunteering with one of our stations (Blackfoot, Clandonald, Dewberry, Islay, Kitscoty, Marwayne or Paradise Valley), please contact the County at fire@county24.com

AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT:

Wellness, Safety & Succession in Ag: Learn about the myths of farm safety, farm succession planning, safety expertise and lived agriculture experience and heard wellness through horses. This virtual workshop is on November 26th, 6:30 8:00 PM.

Invasive Weeds Workshop: Join us at the Blackfoot Hall on December 16th for a delicious meal and learn about the impacts, pathways, and management of invasive weeds in Alberta. The time for this workshop will be announced at a later date.

For more information or to register for these workshops visit the Ag & Environment webpage.

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He also praised event co-ordinator Nicole Thompson.

“She’s been over-the-top accommodating, and we always have everything we need.”

Most of the vendors came from Lloydminster and area, with the furthest travelling in from Saskatoon. Attendees browsed a wide range of products, from beef jerky, handmade signs and candy to travel mugs, freeze-dried goods, gaming items, tallow products and crochet crafts.

“We’ve had a couple of comments from attendees on how great the variety is today,” said Brinklow. “I wanted to make sure there was a good mix of things.”

Live With Kurt Price also broadcasted from the show, hosting a one-hour live segment from the stage.

Beyond sales, Brinklow said networking remains a key part of these events.

“Networking is kind of my thing. I’ve always been approachable and personable; I like conversations and meeting people,” he said. Brinklow and his wife Nicole co-host and plan the shows together. “Nicole is the brains behind the operation and I’m the mouth. It works out well.”

Based on the success of the inaugural event, Brinklow plans to host the home-based business show at least twice a year.

“I had thought about doing a fall, spring and summer show, but summer’s always tough with vacations,” he said. “It will be at least twice a year, though.”

Brinklow said they’ve already received helpful suggestions from attendees and vendors that will help grow the event in the future.

“Maybe people haven’t heard about these local home-based businesses, and I want these people to get some exposure. That’s what this show is designed for.”

Visit Olive Shoes Planning and Events on Facebook for info on future events.

TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR

Lloydminster’s first Home Business Show from Olive Shoes Planning and Events was a huge success. Taylor Weaver MERIDIAN SOURCE

Word on the beat: Acknowledgments

Thank you as well to the Meridian Source for helping share policing information with the public, contributing to a better understanding of local enforcement efforts.

In policing, it is often poor behaviour that draws attention, rather than the good. Today, we want to recognize those who contribute positively to our community and support law enforcement in meaningful ways.

Thank you to the many drivers who obey traffic signs, follow speed limits, and respect the rules of the road. Most drivers travel safely each day without causing collisions, and while this is expected of anyone behind the wheel, including new drivers who have just earned their licence, it still deserves recognition.

Thank you to the students who walk or bike to school safely by staying alert, using crosswalks properly, and looking out for others who may be distracted. Your awareness helps keep our streets safe.

Thank you to the residents who watch over their neighbourhoods and report suspicious activity, crimes in progress, or incidents that have already occurred. Your vigilance plays a vital role in helping our detachment address crime in the community. A strong example of this occurred in June, when a concerned citizen reported suspicious individuals. That single call led to several firearms being taken off the streets, four individuals being charged, and three being held in custody.

Not every call results in such significant outcomes, but the June incident demonstrates how important it is to speak up. Who knows how many crimes may have been prevented because someone cared enough to report what they saw? Thank you.

To the victims of crime who refuse to remain silent and instead confront those responsible — thank you. The strength and resilience you show every day is inspiring. Navigating the legal system, including court proceedings, can take a significant personal toll on you, your families, and your friends. Yet you push through fear and stress to seek accountability. That courage is commendable.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the Victim Services Unit. The support they provide to the people of Lloydminster is immeasurable. Their compassion, combined with their knowledge of the criminal justice system, makes a tremendous difference to those they assist.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Town of Turtleford PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before January 6, 2026, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Finally, we acknowledge our local elected officials and city administrators for their continued support of the community and for holding the RCMP detachment accountable as the contracted police service. Much of their work happens out of the public eye — meetings, information sharing, and oversight to ensure residents receive fair value for policing costs. Their expectations and ongoing pressure help us better serve the community.

Staff Sgt. Jerry Nutbown is the NCO in charge of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment’s General Investigation Section. Stay tuned for future columns from the Lloydminster RCMP.

*On January 1, 2026 the 2025 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 29th day of October, 2025 Deanna Kahl Lundberg, Administrator

OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW FOREST OPERATING PLANS

Tolko Industries Ltd.

Meadow Lake OSB Division

Forest Operating Plan: 2026-2031

Open houses are being held in the following communities to provide the public with an opportunity to review Tolko’s planned forest operations over the course of the next ve years, with a focus on the 2026-2027 operating year.

Nov 12 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

St. Walburg St. Walburg Senior Centre

Nov 12 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Loon Lake Loon Lake Recreation Centre

Nov 13 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Meadow Lake Grace United Church Village of Green Lake Green Lake Arena

Nov 13 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like to comment on this plan, please email us at: sk.tolkowoodlands@tolko.com www.tolko.com This is your opportunity to review our operating plans and if desired, provide comments.

Staff Sgt. JERRY NUTBROWN SPECIAL TO THE SOURCE

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RCMP arrest two, seize drugs and weapon

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unstamped tobacco. A search of the vehicle also resulted in the seizure of the following:

- Approximately 13 grams of cocaine;

arrest of two men. The driver and passenger were arrested for being in possession of

ENFORCEMENT LIST TOWN OF MAIDSTONE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before January 6, 2026, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

- Approximately 23 grams of fentanyl;

- A quantity of Canadian currency;

- A 410 shotgun with a defaced serial number; and

- Shotgun ammunition;

Riley Lawlor, 33, of Regina, was charged with:

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2);

- Possession of a weapon contrary to order;

- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;

- Possession of firearm knowing possession is unauthorized; and

- Failure to comply with release order.

Tanner McIvor, 20, of Gravelbourg, Sask., was charged with:

- Unsafe storage of firearms;

- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;

- Possession of firearm in a vehicle; and

- Failure to comply with probation order.

Lawlor and McIvor were brought before a justice of the peace. Lawlor was remanded into custody and McIvor was released on conditions.

Lawlor was scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Nov. 3 and McIvor is to appear on Nov. 17.

“This seizure demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Lloydminster RCMP to remove illegal drugs and firearms from our community,” said Sgt. Christopher Byford of the Lloydminster RCMP.

Two arrested in relation to 2023 Meadow Lake homicide

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes have arrested two men in relation to a 2023 homicide in Meadow Lake.

On July 18, 2023, at approximately 5:40 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a business in Meadow Lake. A male was injured and later died in hospital. The man was identified as 23-year-old Kenneth Fiddler from Meadow Lake.

On Oct. 29, investigators travelled to a correctional centre in Alberta, arresting two men in relation to the investigation.

The two arrested, 31-year-old Creeson Merasty and 39-year-old Gerald Sinclair, have each been charged with one count of second-degree murder. They both remain incarcerated and will appear in court at a date to be determined.

Lloydminster RCMP conducted a traffic stop within city limits

Oct. 30, which led to the

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Sask RCMP seize over 100 grams of cocaine, firearms in bust

Saskatchewan RCMP have laid 40 charges after cocaine; firearms and a crossbow was seized.

RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team-Gang Task Force (CRTGTF), with the assistance of RCMP’s Critical Incident Response team, executed three search warrants in North Battleford as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

On Oct. 25, at about 5:30 a.m., RCMP’s CRT-GTF and their critical incident response team executed a search warrant at a residence on 107 St., in North Battleford.

While at the residence, officers located an adult male in a garage. According to RCMP, the man presented a firearm and pointed it at a police officer, he then fled into the residence.

The firearm was not discharged, and the officer was not physically injured. The man was arrested at the residence, along with four additional men and two females.

That same day, Oct. 25, officers from two specialized units executed search warrants at a residence on 107 St. and two vehicles on 108 St. in North Battleford.

Onion Lake RCMP nab drugs following traffic stop

A traffic stop by Onion Lake RCMP has led to the seizure of drugs.

On Oct. 21, at approximately 5:20 p.m., RCMP initiated a proactive traffic stop on Highway 641 in Onion Lake. Investigation determined the driver did not have a license. Following continued investigation, officers seized the vehicle.

RCMP located and seized about four grams of cocaine, approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia and a sum of cash. They also seized roughly 90 grams of unidentified substances, which will be sent to Health Canada for further testing.

Two males and a female were arrested at the scene.

As a result of continued investigation, 33-year-old Gloria Wolfe from Onion Lake has been charged with, one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking — methamphetamine, one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine and one count of failing to comply with undertaking condition.

The two men were released later without charge.

Onion Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

During the search of the two residences and vehicles, officers located and seized approximately 176 grams of cocaine, three firearms, two replication firearms, a crossbow, body armour, bear spray and drug-trafficking paraphernalia.

As a result of continued investigation, 38-year-old Landon Gallie from North Battleford is charged with:

- 19 counts, weapons possession contrary to order;

- one count, assault on police officer;

- three counts, careless use of a firearm;

- three counts, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized;

- one count, possession of a restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without license/registration;

- three counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;

- one count, pointing a firearm; and

- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine.

Talon Meechance, 24, from North Battleford is charged with:

- one count, fail to comply with undertaking condition;

- two counts, weapons possession contrary to order;

- one count, careless use of a firearm;

-one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized;

- one count, possession of a restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without license/registration;

- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and

- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine.

Three men and two females were later released without charges.

Gallie and Meechance were scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on Oct. 27.

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RM of Frenchman Butte ZB Notice

NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 intends to consider the adoption of a new Zoning Bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

Council gets update on strategic plan

INTENT / ZONING DISTRICT OBJECTIVES

AG - Agricultural District: To provide for the primary use of land in the form of agricultural development, associated farm dwellings, limited single-parcel country residential development, location-dependent natural resource development and other uses compatible with agricultural development.

RD - Residential District: To provide for low density multiple lot residential development surrounded by agricultural lands to accommodate acreage development and other compatible development in specific areas with standards for such development.

The final status update for the City of Lloydminster’s current strategic plan has been accepted by council.

The 2022-2025 strategic plan was comprised of the expressed desires of elected officials and outlined a series of goals and strategies to work toward.

“It really helps us clarify why we’re doing what we’re doing,” said Deputy Mayor Michael Diachuk. “I think it’s about taking those guiding principles, those

LD - Lakeshore District: To provide for residential and limited commercial development on lands surrounding Perch Lake and other specific areas with standards for such development.

HD - Hamlet District: To provide for high density multiple lot residential development and other compatible development in specific areas with standards for such development.

CD - Commercial / Industrial District: To provide for general commercial, industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such development.

FD - Forest District: To encourage forestry and other natural resource-oriented development and activity on provincial forest lands.

es council a clear direction and outlines priorities they set out.

“What it does is it creates a focus for how we move forward and build our arguments around why one is more important than any other,” said Diachuk.

He said it’s important to follow through with the goals set out by council in

“I’ve always believed you get out of something what you put into it,” said Diachuk. “We all really need to be accountable to make sure that when we were involved in building that strategic plan now, we need to make sure we follow

The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains updated and new general provisions that apply to development throughout the R.M. Updated and new provisions include: development permit requirements, application fees and application process; discretionary use permit requirements, application fees, application process and evaluation criteria; regulations for fences; accessory buildings and structures; signs and billboards; manufactured dwellings; vehicle storage; shipping containers; communal farm settlements; shooting ranges; home based business; and farm settlements. regulations for development on or near hazard lands; and regulations for outside storage and waste material storage.

AFFECTED LAND

Updates for the strategic plan have been presented to council on a yearly basis.

“Today’s update will be the final status update for the 2022-2025 strategic plan and administration’s working towards a new document that will provide annual updates to council and the public relating to the 2025-2029 strategic plan that was adopted in June,” said Dion Pollard, city manager.

All land within the R.M. of Frenchman Butte as shown on the Map contained in this notice is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw.

REASON

Lloydminster museum receives donation

YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW ZONING BYLAW. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE R.M. OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD FROM THE R.M. WEBSITE.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

The new Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development in the R.M. of Frenchman Butte for the next fifteen to twenty years.

PUBLIC HEARING

Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. Office, located 1/4 mile North off the Junction of Highway 3 and Highway 21 North, just east of Paradise Hill, Box 180 Paradise Hill, SK, S0M 2G0. The RM office is open between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday to Fridays, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to persons at cost.

Council will hold a public hearing at 2:00 PM on November 26th, 2025, at the R.M. Office located at SW 11-53-24-W3M (just north of the junction of highway 3 and highway 21N) to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the R.M. Office before the hearings.

Email: administrator.rm501@sasktel.net Phone: (306) 344-2034

Issued at the RM of Frenchman Butte this 6th day of November, 2025. Aaron Neilly, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

The Lloydminster Museum and Archives has received a donation supporting the preservation and accessibility of the community’s history.

The donation of new scanning equipment was received from the Friends of the

“We are deeply grateful to the Friends of the Lloydminster Regional Archives for their generous support and commitment to safeguarding our city’s history,” said Natalie Clysdale, manager of the Lloydminster Museum and Archives. “This equipment allows us to continue building on our efforts to make local history

With the installation of the new equipment, the museum has been begun a digitization project. This ensures long-term preservation of the records while improving accessibility for researchers, genealogists and community members.

In 2024, the museum inherited a collection of hard-copy and microfilm reels of Lloydminster’s newspapers dating back to 1905 from the Lloydminster Public

As part of the transfer, residents can still access the microfilm reels for free, a

Residents and researchers are invited to view the microfilm free of charge. Appoints are required to ensure staff are available to provide support with the

To book an appointment or learn about the collection, contact the museum at

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

‘Super nice to get back out there’ Smith returns from nine-month layoff, scores first AJHL goal

JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR

On Halloween night Friday, Noah Smith dressed up as a Lloydminster Bobcat for the first time since last February.

He did so again Saturday when he emptied his bag of treats and scored his first career AJHL goal to help the Bobcats win for the second time in as many nights and improve their record to 10-6. It was that kind of a weekend for Smith as he finally returned from off-season shoulder surgery and the rugged road of rehabilitation.

“It feels good,” said Smith, whose first-period goal contributed to Lloydminster’s 6-2 victory over the visiting Drumheller Dragons at the Cenovus Energy Hub.

“It’s been a long, long nine months. I think it was 254 days, to be exact. It was a challenge. But it was super nice to get back out there with the guys.”

The view from the Hub’s Section R was getting old for Smith, an 18-year-old defenceman from Brooks, Alta.

“Yeah, it was getting really frustrating to be there, watching the guys,” he said. “It was nice to get back in the room, be a part of the team and contribute to the boys.”

Those boys were all enthused after Smith capitalized on a Drumheller turnover and fired the puck from near the Dragons’ blueline, through a crowd and past starting goaltender Sean Cootes to put the Bobcats ahead 2-0 early.

Smith’s unassisted goal came before the fiveminute mark and 1:14 after fellow defenceman Jaxan Hopko had scored from similar range.

Lloydminster went up 4-0 on power-play goals from veterans Kade Fendelet and Gus El-Tahhan just 1:18 apart midway through the first period, chasing Cootes from the Drumheller net in favour of Brandon Williams.

The Bobcats also got third-period goals from Quinn Smith and Esteban Cinq-Mars, the third Lloyd defenceman to score Saturday. Jadon Iyogun bagged three assists to give him 14 points, including a team-high nine goals, in 13 games.

Matthew Hikida, with assists on both power-play goals, pushed his team-leading total to 16 points in 16 games.

Allen Sherpa netted both Dragons’ goals against Ben Polhill, who made 28 saves to register his second victory in two nights. The Bobcats directed 26 shots toward Cootes and Williams.

Polhill recorded a 21-save shutout Friday as the Bobcats blanked the Drayton Valley Thunder 3-0. It was the first AJHL shutout for the 19-year-old Polhill.

Iyogun, on the power play, Morgan Hackman and Kael Screpnek scored in that Halloween game.

The Bobcats posted 40 shots as Thunder goaltender Archer Cooke kept the score closer than it might have been otherwise.

Lloydminster rookie forward Luke Dooley had an assist in each of the two weekend victories to give him five points in the past five games. His nifty backhanded pass set up Hackman’s winning goal Friday.

Dooley’s hard-working line, including Hackman

Lloydminster Bobcats’ defenceman Noah Smith, back in action after a nine-month recovery from shoulder surgery, scored his first AJHL goal in just his second game this season, as the

Dragons 6-2 on Saturday night

and Ethan Elefante, pressured the Dragons’ defence in the giveaway sequence that led to the historic Noah Smith goal Saturday.

“It was kind of a pizza (offering) right up the middle,” Smith said with a smile. “Then, I just got it, walked a little bit, saw a screen and just ripped ’er. Fortunately, it went bar down, so it was nice.

“For a second, I thought (Dooley) tipped it.”

Dooley went on to retrieve the memento puck from the Drumheller net, while Lloydminster players on and off the ice shouted in celebration of Smith’s milestone.

Adding to his special night, Smith’s mother was in town for her son’s comeback weekend.

After his late April surgery, the Brooks boy returned to Lloyd in time for training camp in early September, but he had to wait until late October to be cleared to play.

“I was kind of playing it week by week,” he said. “I headed back to Calgary to see my orthopedic surgeon. He kind of gave me a date and we just went from there, based on the feel.

“It was long, it was rough, but I did everything I could to get it back healthy. Now, we’re back here, playing again.

“It’s feeling good. Today was a little bit rough. I took a little bit (of time) off in the third, but for the most part, it felt good to get back out there.”

Considering he broke his back when he played U15 prep, it’s telling when Smith describes his latest setback as his most impactful hockey injury, at least the first one that necessitated surgery.

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Smith shares hockey journey with brother

“When my shoulder dislocated, it completely tore my labrum from inside the shoulder socket,” Smith said. “So, they reconstructed my labrum and then they did a remplissage procedure, which means they essentially stretched my rotator cuff muscle out and screwed it into the top of my humerus bone in the shoulder joint, which will help stop my shoulder from dislocating again. You can kind of see where the incisions were.”

Now, you can also see a goal listed in Smith’s AJHL statistics, which had included three assists (and 69 penalty minutes) in 27 games as a rookie with the Bobcats last season.

“It felt really nice,” he said about his first junior A tally. “It was nice to get that one off my chest. Yeah, the boys were excited.”

As he regains full stride, the six-foot, 180-pound Smith hopes to be able to continue playing his customary physical game.

“I know my role,” he said. “I know why I’m here. I’m here because of my aggressive play style. I’m a defensive defenceman who can lay the body and do whatever I can in the D zone.”

The Bobcats’ organization shared in the relief and joy that accompanied Smith’s return.

“Super excited for the kid,” GM Nigel Dube said Saturday. “I don’t think you could wipe the smile off his face yesterday. It was nine months or so for him to get from start to finish.

“He’s a kid that works hard and does everything right. A big body on the back end. When he and (Brady) Gamble are on the ice together, we can call those guys the Twin Towers back there.”

Smith came to Lloydminster in 2024 after three seasons with the U15, U17 and U18 prep teams at RINK Hockey Academy in Kelowna, B.C.

He was a sixth-round draft choice of the WHL’s Prince Albert Raiders in 2022. His brother Cage, a forward turning 17 in December, plays major junior with the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings.

The Smith boys were teammates at RINK, most recently with a U18 prep team that included Lloyd newcomer Hackman and prominent hockey names like Joe Iginla and Keaton Verhoeff. Their coach was Iginla’s father, Jarome, of NHL fame.

Before the Smith brothers headed to British Columbia to play prep school hockey, they had a front-row seat to the perennial junior A powerhouse Brooks Bandits, then of the AJHL and now of the BCHL.

While the Bandits were shooting for national championships during Noah Smith’s childhood, he remembers chumming with dynamic defenceman Cale Makar, now an NHL star with the Colorado Avalanche.

“We were at every game,” Smith said. “I was young, but we got some good pictures with (Makar). Even a few hangouts with him and my buddy.

“My buddy used to billet, and their billet (house) was kind of the hangout area, so when I was over there, they were all around. It was a pretty cool experience. It was incredible to watch (Makar) go through those years.”

Now that he’s back on the ice, Smith is banking on making his own junior A memories with a contending Lloydminster team showing well early.

The Bobcats are on the road for two games this weekend. They play the Bonnyville Pontiacs (7-7) for the first time this season Friday night and face the Devon Xtreme (5-6-1) for the fourth occasion this year Saturday evening.

On home ice last weekend, Bonnyville scored a 5-2 victory over Drumheller (7-7-2) and a 4-3 overtime win over Drayton Valley (5-7-2).

The Pontiacs visit Lloyd on Friday, Nov. 14.

ABOVE: A decade ago, Noah Smith (left) and his brother Cage chum with Cale Makar, then of the junior A Brooks Bandits and now of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. BELOW: The Smith brothers were teammates two seasons ago with the U18 prep team at RINK Hockey Academy. Noah now plays with the Lloydminster Bobcats and Cage is with the Edmonton Oil Kings. Submitted photos

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Matty, we hardly knew ye

Red Deer makes major WHL trade, shows faith in Lloyd goalie

Matthew Kondro is staying in the Western Hockey League.

That likelihood became clear Saturday morning when the Red Deer Rebels traded NHL-signed goaltender Chase Wutzke to the Moose Jaw Warriors, paving the way for Kondro to cement one of the two goaltending jobs with the Rebels.

Kondro, who turns 18 in December, had been called up to the WHL from the AJHL’s Lloydminster Bobcats on two occasions this season. His strong play at both levels enabled the rebuilding Rebels to trade their greatest asset — Minneosta Wild prospect Wutzke — to the Warriors in a WHL deal involving multiple high draft choices.

For his part, Kondro kept on providing strong showings with Red Deer and he had stepped into a leading role even before the Rebels announced the blockbuster trade.

Likewise, his body of work during his short stay with Lloydminster was most impactful. Kondro posted a 6-2 record, along with a 2.74 goalsagainst average and a .904 save percentage.

While with the Bobcats this fall, he was named the AJHL’s defensive player of the week in mid-October, and just days later, his name appeared on the NHL Central Scouting’s watch list of candidates under consideration for the 2026 draft.

It’s been a whirlwind few months for Kondro, a St. Albert, Alta., native whom the Bobcats acquired in the August trade that sent forward Wyatt Yule to the Drumheller Dragons.

Kondro opened the regular season in the WHL with a 39-save performance in Red Deer’s 4-1 loss to the Oil Kings in his hometown of Edmonton.

After his latest promotion in late October, Kondro had started three of the Rebels’ next four games through Nov. 1, the day the Wutzke trade was revealed.

Overall, Kondro had a 2-1-1 record with Red Deer, and fashioned a 2.26 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage, going into the Rebels’ game against the Oil Kings on Wednesday (Nov. 5) in Edmonton.

In trading Wutzke and a secondround 2026 draft selection to Moose Jaw, Red Deer received a first-round pick and a third-round choice in 2026, along with a second-rounder in 2027, a fourth in 2028 and a conditional fourth in 2029.

Kondro was an eighth-round selection of Red Deer in the 2022 WHL prospects draft. His goalie partner with the Rebels is 18-year-old Peyton Shore, who is in his second

season with the WHL club.

Bobcats general manager Nigel Dube wished Kondro well and noted it had become increasingly evident that the up-and-coming goalie would stick in the WHL.

“That’s what we’re here for,” Dube said. “Matty came in and did a great job for us and was 6-2. He got his reps in and built his confidence back up, got listed on NHL Central Scouting while with us, and went back up to Red Deer (and continued to stand out).

“They got quite the haul in the Wutzke trade. We knew that was going to happen. I think everybody in the hockey world knew that was going to happen.

“It was just a matter of what time it was going to happen.”

Now that it has happened, the Bobcats have passed their goaltending torch to Ben Polhill, 19, and Sam Madgett, 18.

Polhill arrived about a month ago and has started all three of Lloyd’s games since Kondro left town. Polhill has won the past two contests, including his first AJHL shutout in Friday’s 3-0 victory over the Drayton Valley Thunder, and this Tuesday he was named the league’s defensive player of the week. The Cochrane, Alta., native leads the AJHL with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage.

“Benny did a great job last night and he’s doing a great job every day at practice, too,” Dube said Saturday.

“Both he and Sam take great reps and work hard every day in practice. They’ve worked hard whether we’ve had three (goaltenders) here or whether we’ve had two. We’ve had Sam here since August. He’s done a great job and has put in the work away from the rink as well, so that’s all you can ask of these players.”

ABOVE: Red Deer Rebels’ goaltender Matthew Kondro faces the Regina Pats in WHL action Oct. 24 at the Red Deer Centrium. BELOW: Kondro tends goal for the Lloydminster Bobcats during AJHL play at the Cenovus Energy Hub, before graduating to the major junior Rebels

Photos by Taylor Lachance, Red Deer Rebels, and John MacNeil, Meridian Source

JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR

Hynes lands in Lloyd to develop his talents

JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR

After opening the season in the WHL with the Calgary Hitmen, promising young forward Ty Hynes has joined the AJHL’s Lloydminster Bobcats for junior A seasoning.

Hynes, 17, played in both of Lloydminster’s home victories last weekend, 6-2 over the Drumheller Dragons on Saturday and a 3-0 shutout against the Drayton Valley Thunder on Friday.

The Halloween night game Friday in Lloyd was Hynes’ first action since the rookie from Medicine Hat, Alta., last dressed for the Hitmen on Oct. 5.

“Yeah, just getting my feet wet,” Hynes said after his second game with the Bobcats.

“I was still ready to go, and I was pretty excited to play. I thought it went really well for success team-wise. I thought it was a really good steppingstone, moving on to next weekend.

“The boys here are really good. We’ve been buzzing as of late. It’s been good to get on a streak and keep building towards Christmastime and just building up wins.”

In moving from Calgary (10-3-1) to Lloydminster (10-6), Hynes has gone from one upper-echelon team to another, albeit in different leagues and at different levels.

His first WHL point came just seven minutes into his first major junior game, Sept. 19 in Lethbridge. He and Ethan Moore assisted on linemate Kale Dach’s power-play goal to get the Hitmen started in their 5-3 season-opening victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Hynes dressed for four regular-season games in as many weeks with Calgary, so he was anxious to step up out of the press box and onto the ice in his mother’s native Lloydminster.

“They said they want me to gain some confidence (now) and help them out in the future, for sure,” Hynes said of the messaging from Hitmen management as he departed Calgary two weeks ago.

“It was definitely hard (sitting out), but I was just happy to be there, in general. I was still pretty excited to be there. It was a good opportunity while I was there, but it’s good to get down (to junior A) and get some confidence and play, for sure.”

While he didn’t hit the scoresheet in his first weekend with the Bobcats, the graduate of the South Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA) U18 prep team was thankful his new junior club put him in a position to succeed, slotting him on lines with Kade Fendelet, Jack Ferguson and Quinn Smith.

“Yeah, Fendelet and Ferguson yesterday, two really good players,” Hynes said. “They bring a lot to the team, especially Fendelet. He’s a big captain and big leader for us, and Fergy is good as well.

“And then today, I played with (Ferguson again and) Smith, who has some skill and can make plays. He’s a really good player as well.”

Along with having family members living in Lloydminster, helping ease Hynes’ adaptation to the Border City is his familiarity with Bobcats like freshman forward Ethan Elefante and second-year defencemen Dylan Deets and Noah Smith.

Hynes played U15 prep hockey with Deets at Edge School in Calgary.

“I know Noah Smith as well, from Brooks,” he said. “I skate with him sometimes in the summer and I know his brother Cage (a rookie forward in the WHL with the Edmonton Oil Kings).”

Hynes wowed the Bobcats with his skill during their spring camp, after scoring a point per game last winter with SAHA’s U18 prep team in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League.

“My brother played with him quite a bit (growing up),” Noah Smith said. “I think I played on one

spring hockey team with Ty, but other than that, it was mostly my brother, a younger age group.

“Ty is a great kid. Getting that experience to play up in major junior, and bringing that experience down here, he can get comfortable in our league and start to produce. He’s definitely got the capabilities of doing it. A skilled guy.”

Even after the trade of veteran Alessio Nardelli to the SJHL’s Battlefords North Stars last week, the Bobcats were still carrying 14 forwards, so it remains a competitive environment for Hynes and company as they try to stay in the lineup on a game-to-game basis.

Lloydminster general manager Nigel Dube said the club waited until last weekend for Hynes’ debut to give him more practice time, rather than rush him into the lineup Oct. 28, when the Bobcats lost 3-1 to the host Whitecourt Wolverines.

Hynes didn’t attend the Bobcats’ main training camp this fall, but he’s a player the organization had envisioned playing at both the major junior and junior A levels this season.

“It’s a matter of the timing of it and working with these Western Hockey League teams and the new Western Canadian Development Model,” Dube said. “He’s here now and (it’s important) for him to get the reps in. There’s going to be hiccups along the way, no doubt about it, but I thought he had a solid Friday night for us, and again just building every game.”

Dube has watched the six-foot, 180-pound Hynes

for three-plus seasons, including his prep journey from Edge to SAHA.

“He’s got a skill set,” said the Bobcats’ GM. “With any of these players that are coming from the U18 level, at 17 years old, you’re going up against 20-year-olds, you’re going up against men. Every inch is a lot tougher to get to, so when you try to make the easy play, or the hockey term a soft play, it usually doesn’t work out for you.

“For him, it’s (a matter of playing) his 200-foot game on the ice and making sure that he’s ready to go every rep. He’s going to have to compete for those inches to get there and be sound on both sides of the puck.”

Hynes almost had his first AJHL goal with four minutes left in Saturday’s game, but Drumheller goaltender Brandon Williams stopped the newcomer’s close-range shot.

“Gotta get that one up,” Hynes said with a smile. “It was a great pass by (Brady) Gamble. And it was a good save, for sure.”

Hynes already feels welcomed by his new teammates in Lloydminster.

“Just coming in and being the new guy, a lot of guys took me under their wing and really helped me get comfortable being in a new place and making those emotions pretty easy to transfer into the game and be able to play as the player that I am,” said Hynes, a fan of the Montreal Canadiens. Hynes’ mother and grandfather were in attendance for the weekend action, and his billet family attended Friday’s game. His billets previously hosted forward Nolan Bisson, who spent the early part of this season with the Bobcats before returning to the U18 AAA St. Albert Raiders. Bisson, a Spokane Chiefs’ WHL prospect, has three goals and four points in three games since rejoining St. Albert.

Hynes was back at the rink Sunday, watching the U18 AAA Lloydminster Lancers defeat the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 at the Hub. From his southern Alberta roots, he knows multiple players with that Lethbridge team.

One of Hynes’ former SAHA teammates, Brayden Ryan-MacKay, wasn’t in the Drumheller lineup for Saturday’s AJHL game in Lloydminster. The 17-year-old forward has played four games with the Dragons after opening this season with the Medicine Hat Tigers, last year’s WHL champions. Another SAHA graduate, goaltender Kannen Kirkwood, began this AJHL season with the Bobcats, but didn’t play any regular-season games. More recently, the 18-year-old Kirkwood had a 1-1 record after two games with the Winnipeg Blues of the Manitoba junior A league.

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Ty Hynes, a 17-year-old forward, made his Lloydminster Bobcats’ debut on Halloween night. John MacNeil Meridian Source

Ty Hynes joined Lloyd from the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen John MacNeil Meridian Source

Bobcats trade Nardelli to Battlefords

JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR

For at least a couple of reasons, Alessio Nardelli can digest his junior A trade to the Battlefords North Stars from the Lloydminster Bobcats in a multi-league deal.

In moving to the SJHL’s North Stars last week, the 20-year-old forward has been reunited with a close friend in Battlefords captain Anthony Campbell. They live about an hour’s drive from each other back home in Quebec. They also played U18 hockey together at Mount Academy in Prince Edward Island, along with Bobcats overage forward Gus El-Tahhan.

In his new hockey home, Nardelli is also just an hour away from his buddies and now-former AJHL teammates in Lloydminster.

“Yeah, I can still see my billets if I have an off weekend or see all my friends in Lloyd,” he said last Thursday night, a few minutes after arriving in North Battleford.

“I’m good friends with their captain. We’ll be billeting together. We lived together in U18, also. It’ll be really fun to live with him again.”

Most of all, Nardelli hopes that a fresh start in another league can help rejuvenate his final year of junior hockey.

The Bobcats announced Thursday that they had traded Nardelli to the North Stars in exchange for a playerdevelopment fee and the junior A playing rights to former Battlefords defenceman Carson Olsen, a 19-yearold Warman, Sask., native now playing major junior with the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers.

“It was a little bit of a surprise, for sure, but I didn’t have the best start of the season,” said Nardelli, who played two years and two months with the Bobcats. “I wasn’t super surprised, but I was a little bit.”

His offensive production this season has been limited, with two goals and five points after 14 games. Four of those points came in his final seven games.

“I wasn’t really getting the lucky bounces,” Nardelli said. “It didn’t feel harder than last year. Just the puck didn’t really find my stick as much as last year, I found. But I’m really happy with my time there (in Lloydminster). Now, I’m super excited for the start in North Battleford.”

Nardelli learned of the trade after practice last Wednesday (Oct. 29) during a meeting with the Bobcats’ general manager, Nigel Dube, and head coach Eric Labrosse.

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Alessio Nardelli, a 20-year-old forward from Laval, Que., spent two years and two months with the Lloydminster Bobcats. He has been traded to the SJHL’s Battlefords North Stars. John MacNeil Meridian Source

City of Lloydminster Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the City of Lloydminster will offer for sale, by public auction, in City Hall Council Chambers at 4420 – 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the following lands:

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All bidders must pre-register with the City of Lloydminster no later than 9:45 a.m. on November 26, 2025 by providing the following information by e-mail to taxes@lloydminster.ca or by calling 780-875-6184 ext. 2124: bidder’s name, phone number, and e-mail address.

This land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and the City of Lloydminster makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, vacant possession, or the developability of the subject property for any intended use by the purchaser.

No bid will be accepted, where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of the parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by The City of Lloydminster.

The City of Lloydminster may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms and conditions of the sale will be announced at the sale or may be obtained from the undersigned.

Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

Dated at Lloydminster, Alberta, November 6th, 2025

Scott Pretty, Director, Assessment & Taxation

Bandits go 1-1, Tigers set pace

It was an up-and-down week on the road for the Lloydminster Bandits in the Northeastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League.

The Bandits clawed back with a 6-2 victory over the Killam Wheat Kings on Saturday night, after suffering an 11-3 setback last Thursday at the hands of the first-place Vermilion Tigers.

Lloydminster has a 9-3 record and is tied in points with the Wainwright Bisons (8-1-2). Both of those second-place teams are four points behind Vermilion, which is setting the pace with an 11-2 slate.

At Killam Memorial Arena, Lloydminster bounced back from an early 2-0 deficit to even the score before the first period ended. The Bandits went on to net four more goals in the second.

Maddux Woodbury, with three points, and Adryan Bugiera each scored two goals for Lloyd. Woodbury has 10 goals and 13 points after 12 games, while Bugiera has eight goals and 12 points in as many games.

Cayden Wildeman and Corvan Stewart also scored for the Bandits on Saturday. Cash Parkin picked up two assists to give the rookie forward nine points in as many games.

Ethan Edwards faced 55 shots in the Killam net, while Lloyd’s Shae Stewart blocked 31 of the 33 shots that came his way.

Drew Petiot and Dylan Kruchten scored for the Wheat Kings.

Two nights earlier, Lloyd ran into trouble at Vermilion Stadium as the Tigers broke open a 2-2 game with four consecutive goals in the final six minutes of the first period.

Vermilion stretched that advantage to 9-2 in the second period, en route to its eight-goal rout.

Tigers forward Cade Meiklejohn continued his dominant season atop the league scoring race. Including his four-goal performance against Lloyd, Meiklejohn has 15 goals and 23 points in 13 games.

In a penalty-filled game, Vermilion’s Kaden Davidson collected five assists, while two Tigers bagged three points each: Jaxson Toutant (2-1) and Parker Vaughan (1-2).

Rogan Macnab, Dannon Pavka and Austin Siewert each posted a goal and an assist, while Cash Capjack also scored for Vermilion.

The Tigers connected twice on the power play and three times while shorthanded.

For the Bandits, Woodbury netted power-play and short-handed goals, while Cohen Aultman opened all scoring with an even-strength tally.

Vermilion chased Lloyd starting goalie Haden Heide early in the second period. Heide gave up eight goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Shae Stewart, who allowed five goals on 22 shots.

Aiden Fox made 25 stops in the Tigers’ net.

In other weekend action, Wainwright posted a pair of victories — 9-3 over the Vegreville Rangers (0-12) on Friday and 4-0 against the St. Paul Canadiens (3-7) on Saturday.

Vermilion doubled St. Paul 4-2 on Friday, while the Cold Lake Ice (6-5) chilled Vegreville 6-3 on Saturday.

This weekend, Lloydminster visits St. Paul on Friday, before hosting Vegreville on Saturday.

Vermilion hits the road for a Friday game at Cold Lake. Elsewhere, Vegreville visits Killam on Friday, while other Saturday games see Killam in St. Paul and Wainwright at Cold Lake.

The Bisons also play a rare Monday night game as they host Killam at Wainwright Peace Memorial Multiplex on Remembrance Day eve.

Nardelli settles in with North Stars

BOBCATS TRADE VETERAN FROM PAGE 39

The five-foot-10, 175-pound winger was thankful he had a say in where he would play next.

“Nigel was nice enough to give me a few options to choose from, which I appreciated,” Nardelli said. “So, I decided to come to Battlefords, just because I knew (Campbell). I also know Cole Hines. He affiliated with (the Bobcats) last year. So, it’ll be nice to have familiar faces around.”

Hines, who turns 18 in November, is from Lloydminster and played with the U18 AAA Lancers last season. Including his first SJHL goal Oct. 17, the rookie collected five points during a recent three-game stretch.

Hines and Campbell came to Lloyd on Thursday to pick up Nardelli and transport him to the Battlefords. The three of them now are billeting together.

“I’m all settled in, after a busy day,” Nardelli said. “A lot of packing. I pretty much dumped everything in my suitcases and got it all packed up in one day.”

Nardelli was back on the road Friday for his first long-distance tour of Saskatchewan. The North Stars lost 7-2 to the Yorkton Terriers on Friday night and Nardelli made his debut Saturday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Melville Millionaires.

Dube, the Bobcats’ GM, said Nardelli was a respected player on and off the ice during his two-plus years in Lloydminster.

“I said to Nars in our exit meeting with him, he’s done everything we’ve asked of him as a person on the ice and off the ice,” Dube said. “Sometimes the fan doesn’t know what all goes into the trade, or why the trade happens.

“This one was not at all about character. We’ve had that in the past where people ask, ‘Why did that person get moved?’ and sometimes it’s a character thing.

“But Nars is a standup player from a standup family, so he’ll get his opportunity down the road (with Battlefords).”

Amid a crowded forward scenario for the Bobcats, it wouldn’t have been fair to sit Nardelli, Dube said.

“We’re still in that stage where we had a lot of bodies, and it’s not right when you’re not getting players in the lineup that probably deserve to be in. He’s going to a good place to continue his 20-year-old season, and for us we (now) have the ability to get guys back in the lineup, younger guys, and keep them moving forward.”

Nardelli, who was one of the longest-tenured Bobcats, planned to switch from the No. 22 he sported in Lloyd.

“I wore 4 at Mount Academy — it’s been my favourite number — so I’m sticking with that.”

Although he donned the No. 13 jersey in his first Battlefords game, Nardelli fashioned No. 4 this Tuesday as the North Stars lost 7-6 in overtime to the visiting Nipawin Hawks.

Regardless of his jersey number, Nardelli believes he can bring relevant experience to Battlefords.

“I have played over 100 games of junior, so that’ll just help the team, help the younger guys,” he said. “Then, I think I can skate and have a pretty shot, too, so hopefully it translates to the new start I have here.”

In the most offensive of his three seasons with Lloydminster, Nardelli scored 11 goals and 38 points in 54 games last year.

Although the AJHL-SJHL deal is his first trade as a junior, the Laval, Que., native is welltravelled in hockey circles. After playing his formative years close to home, his journey took him to Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Seminary prep school at age 16, and to Mount Academy in P.E.I. the following season.

“It was a great experience,” he said about his initial move to Wyoming prep. “I loved it. But one of my best friends (Jano Zambakdjian) was already at Mount Academy, and I knew they were going to have a good team, so he and his coach kind of convinced me to head over there for my third year of midget.”

After those U18 prep years, Nardelli landed in Lloydminster, where he has developed lasting friendships that transcend trades.

“Oh yeah, those guys will be my brothers forever,” he said about the veteran Bobcats.

“I’d say all the guys that were returning players, I was really close with. I was starting to get close with the younger guys, too. I’ll still keep in touch with them, but I’ll be closer with the older guys that I’ve been playing with for two or three years.”

In joining Battlefords (6-3-2 before the trade), Nardelli is reacquainted with a longtime friend in Campbell, whose hometown is Phillipsburg, Que.

“I see him a lot (in the summer),” Nardelli said with a laugh. “He’s always coming in my house unannounced.

“He had a great year last season. He’s doing pretty good this year, too, but he wants to get going a little bit more, so hopefully I can help him.”

Nardelli’s goals remain the same. He wants to win in his final junior year, and he’s shooting for university hockey next season in the U.S. or Canada.

“Yeah, exactly, as long as I get to play hockey, I’ll be happy,” he said.

His final game with Lloydminster was Oct. 28 as the Bobcats lost 3-1 to the Whitecourt Wolverines in a battle of the North Division front-runners.

With the departure of Nardelli, the Bobcats were carrying 14 forwards, including recent arrival Ty Hynes. The 17-year-old rookie from Medicine Hat, Alta., began this season with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen. He made his Lloyd debut on Halloween night as the Bobcats blanked the Drayton Valley Thunder 3-0.

Meanwhile, the player whose Canadian junior A league rights came to Lloyd in the Nardelli deal has played with two WHL teams this season. Including two games after the junior A trade was announced, Olsen has one point in seven WHL games with Kamloops since his arrival from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, with whom he had a goal and three points in nine games.

The six-foot, 170-pound Olsen is committed to playing NCAA Division 1 hockey with the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Last year in the BCHL, he scored two goals and 10 points in 48 games with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks and Spruce Grove Saints.

The previous season, 2023-24, Olsen netted 10 goals and 30 points in 51 SJHL games with Battlefords.

ALESSIO NARDELLI

Lancers secure first win at home

JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR

After a disengaged effort in a loss Saturday, the U18 AAA Lloydminster Lancers called a players-only meeting Sunday morning and righted their ship in time for their first home-ice victory this season later that afternoon.

“We had a players’ meeting before the game and sorted some things out,” said rookie centre Brody Sunderland, whose two goals and three points led the Lancers to a 5-2 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes in Alberta Elite Hockey League action at the Cenovus Energy Hub.

“It felt a lot better than the start of the season. It felt a lot different than the other games. We had some energy going. It wasn’t dead, like how it usually had been.”

The morning after the fall time change, the Lancers showed up early and made the most of their pre-game preparations.

Some frank talk among peers addressed the woes that slowed Lloydminster (2-6-2) in a 4-1 home loss to the Edmonton Junior Oilers Orange on Saturday.

“It was before the coach met with us today,” Sunderland said. “Players came in at 11:30 for a 2 o’clock game and we had a little meeting to sort things out.

“Just effort, I think. Some guys being called out and stuff, they know how to take the adversity and stuff like that. Accountability is a good part of it, too.”

He said 17-year-old defenceman Denton Setzer and 15-year-old forward Tripp Fischer stepped up and led the meeting.

“They took charge, for sure, and got the boys going.”

Sunderland, 15, got things started on the ice when he scored just 1:07 into the game.

The Lancers never looked back and they led 5-0 in the third period before the Hurricanes scored their only two goals in the final 10 minutes.

Along with Sunderland’s third and fourth goals of the season, Kael Scott netted his second and Alec Robinson and Ace Brewer each potted their first goals in the U18 AAA league. Brewer and Scott each had two-point games.

Marwayne cowboy Stran Edge blocked 24 shots to rope his second win in four starts this season.

The Lancers fired 32 shots at Lethbridge goaltender Kayden Van Ham. Elijah Fleck, with two points, and Arlo Heal scored for the last-place Hurricanes (1-8-2).

Gavin Pratt, with his fourth this season, tallied the lone Lloydminster goal Saturday against the Junior Oilers Orange (3-3-2).

Edmonton’s Cole Trimble picked up two goals, including an empty-netter, as part of his threepoint afternoon. Paulo Borrelli, on the power play, and Nathan Cabral also scored.

Edmonton outshot Lloyd 40-25 as Asher Ammann made 36 saves for the Lancers and Declan Chelmick blocked 24 shots for the Junior Oilers Orange.

After some encouraging performances in recent weeks, the Lancers felt they underachieved against the Edmonton club, which is just two points above Lloyd in the North Division standings.

“Yesterday was a bit of an egg,” Lancers coach Chris King said after Sunday’s win. “We were flat. It felt flat on the bench. Even after the first period when it was tied 1-1, it was a weird vibe.

“So, today our goal was energy level high, playing together, and I thought we did a really good job of that. Obviously, it helps when you score a bunch of goals early, to get that good feeling.

“But I thought we made some really great team

plays, in terms of even Pratt’s backcheck to stop that breakaway. There’s a lot of things that weren’t happening yesterday. When the energy is good like that and the team is playing (with passion), I think we’ve got a chance against anyone, as we’ve shown with St. Albert (and) Fort Sask.”

King also pointed to the players-only meeting as a catalyst in the Lancers’ more-determined showing Sunday. The heart-to-heart discussion preceded a film session with the coaches.

“We kind of embraced the team that they’ve got to be more motivated, internally as a group,” King said. “They had a long players-only (meeting) this morning, so that probably helped them get everything out on the table.

“After a kind of muddy game yesterday, very disconnected, not really a team game from us, it was nice to see us play as a team today. We moved the puck very well. I thought we were very good entering the zone, very good exiting our zone.

“Yeah, sure, Lethbridge is low in the standings. We also know what this (Lloyd) team is capable of, but with us being young, we’re still battling, for good or not good. I thought we faced some adversity today in the third and held on and were composed enough, so that was good.”

That consistency hadn’t been the case in a couple of agonizing home defeats that saw the Lancers lose in overtime. Sunday’s win in Game 10 was their first regular-season victory at the Hub.

“A win on home ice feels amazing,” said Kitscoty’s Sunderland, who leads the Lancers with 13 points after 10 games.

He fuelled himself Sunday morning with a healthy breakfast that included yogurts and bananas.

Sunderland has been clicking well lately on the Kid Line — or perhaps the Pipeline — with fellow WHL prospects Josh Frazer and Kael Scott.

“The Kid Line was very good,” King agreed. “Josh was himself, being a pest. Kael was very strong on the puck, and showed why he’s such a highly touted prospect, in terms of his hands and the plays he can make with his size. Brody was flying all over it.

“What was most impressive about Brody’s game today was his puck support on both sides. And as young players, making those tough plays when you’re not with the puck, and being in the right position, I think is something that they’re really

working on. All three of those young guys were good today.”

Sunderland believes that he and fellow Spokane Chiefs draft choice Frazer, along with Calgary Hitmen draft selection Scott, complement each other as linemates.

“I feel like our strengths work together,” he said. “Josh is quick, he’s grinding and getting pucks. Kael is skilled and has really good hands. I feel I have speed, which contributes to the line. I think we work really well together.”

Sunderland was playing in front of his parents, along with a Spokane scout keeping an eye on the three Chiefs’ prospects with the Lancers — Sunderland, Frazer and Connor Nickle.

In the Lancers’ net, Edge has emerged from a backup role early in the season to now rotating with Ammann each game on the usual two-game weekends.

“We’ve basically been splitting them the last three weekends,” King said after Edge backstopped Sunday’s victory.

“Stran has done a great job. He competes like hell. He gave us a shot to win and made some big saves early. And then, he didn’t have a lot of work until the third and he still did a great job in the third.

“We know that either guy can be hot at any time, so we’ll go with whoever is hot.”

Lloydminster hopes to welcome back versatile forward/defenceman Aiden Harman this weekend, if he’s cleared to return from injury.

It would be the first time this season that the Lancers are fully healthy.

Lloyd hosts the Edmonton Junior Oilers Blue (7-3) at 4 p.m. Saturday and the Leduc Oil Kings (3-3-3) at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Despite a few bumps along the way, the Lancers have generally been trending in a positive direction.

“It’s nice, if you look at three of our last four games, I thought we played pretty good,” King said. “That Oilers (Orange) game was a bit of an egg. But we’re going in the right direction. It’s just a matter of sticking with it. They haven’t had the results, so (this victory is) nice for the boys. Like I said, ‘The win shouldn’t feel like a relief. Enjoy the win because you did all the hard (work).’ From there, we’ll keep building.”

Lloydminster coach Chris King sees encouraging signs from his U18 AAA Lancers, whose leading scorer is rookie centre Brody Sunderland. John MacNeil Meridian Source photos

Junior Raiders bound for provincial final

The Junior Raiders football team from Lloydminster is peaking at the right time.

The Junior Raiders won the Capital District league final last Saturday, scoring a 52-0 victory over the West Edmonton Raiders to capture the U16 12-side Tier 2 championship.

“It was a collective effort by our team,” said the Junior Raiders’ head coach, Keegan Kozak.

“It was a great all-around team effort. We came out with tons of fire and energy and our defence set the tone early, getting lots of pressure up front and not letting their offence get comfortable or sustain drives.

“That carried through the game and gave our offence plenty of chances to work with good field position. The offence made the most of it, coming up with some big plays and finishing drives when it mattered.”

This weekend, the Junior Raiders are playing for the Football Alberta bantam 12-side Tier 3 provincial championship against the Calgary Mavericks. The teams meet Saturday (Nov. 8) at 12:30 p.m. at Clarke Field in Edmonton.

“This week’s matchup will be a tough test, as we know our opponents will be well-prepared and firing on all cylinders,” Kozak said. “Our focus remains on

preparing our players and putting them in the best position to be successful.”

That approach has been effective all season for the Junior Raiders.

“This season has really been about the kids and the work they’ve put in,” Kozak said. “From the start, they’ve shown a level of commitment, effort and buy-in that’s made a huge difference for our team.

“Our culture and motto, Tough, Detailed, together have guided everything we do and really shaped who we are as a groupThe players have embraced that mindset, showing up every day ready to learn, compete and support each other.

“Individually, the amount of development we’ve seen from our players has been outstanding, and as a group we’ve continued to get better every single week. The players have worked hard to raise the standard both on and off the field. The chemistry and trust they’ve built as a team has been a huge part of our success and it shows every time they step on the field.”

The Junior Raiders are a community-based team, with players from Lloydminster and area. The majority of the players attend Holy Rosary High School, but the roster includes other players from other schools in Lloydminster and district.

Rustlers on a roll in hoops, hockey

The Lakeland Rustlers keep on winning in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference men’s basketball league.

On the road last weekend, the Rustlers scored a pair of victories to push their overall record to 5-1. They defeated the Olds Broncos 96-58 on Friday, Halloween night, and the Red Deer Kings 89-50 on Saturday.

It was another tough weekend for Lakeland’s winless women’s basketball team (0-6).

The girls closed the gap, though, as they lost 55-41 to Olds on Friday, before falling 67-37 to the Red Deer Queens on Saturday.

Meanwhile, one of Lakeland’s flagship teams, the women’s hockey Rustlers, improved to 6-1, defeating a strong NAIT Ooks team twice, 4-2 on Friday in Lloyd and 2-0 Saturday in Edmonton.

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Fred is predeceased by: his wife, Edith Beek; parents, Fred and Marie Beek; 12 siblings; parents-in-law, Robert and Mary Jamison; and brother-in-law, Stuart Jamison.

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