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LAH opens new state-of-the-art facility TAYLOR WEAVER ..................................

A long-held dream for the team at the Lloydminster Animal Hospital (LAH) has officially become a reality following their move into a brand-new, purposebuilt facility designed to handle the region’s growing veterinary needs for decades to come. After operating out of a former clinic Lloydminster Animal Hospital owners were all smiles on Sept. 26 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new 15,000 that staff say had grown far too small sq. ft. facility. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source to keep up with daily demand, the veterinary team transitioned to the new building a couple of months ago. The updated space boasts expanded capacity, improved patient flow, and a design specifically tailored to minimize stress for both animals and their owners. “This has been our dream for quite a few years,” said Dr. Corin Berg, one of the owners of the Lloydminster Animal CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Hospital.

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“Definitely our old building was just, it was too small. We couldn’t handle the workload. It was frustrating for us, and I think it was frustrating for owners. So the idea was not to plan for what we need today, but what we need for 10 to 15 years down the road.” To ensure the new space incorporated Taylor Weaver - Meridian Source the best industry practices, team members, including Dr. Wennekamp challenge for clinic layout experts. a n d D r . N e w m a n , t r a v e l l e d t o Key features of the new facility include: Edmonton referral centres to examine • Stress-Reducing Layouts: Separate layout choices, workflow efficiencies, housing and care zones for different and features to avoid. species, such as keeping dogs and cats The clinic then collaborated with apart to keep stress levels low. a s p e c i a l i z e d v e t e r i n a r y d e s i g n • Streamlined Traffic Flow: Onefirm to craft a floor plan capable of way pathways and circular workflows accommodating both large and small designed to eliminate the two-way animals under a single roof, a unique traffic bottlenecks that plagued the previous location. • Expanded Capacity: Additional exam rooms and specialized spaces COUNTY CORNER that allow veterinarians to see more October 2026 vermilion-river.com patients without long wait times, TAX PAYMENT DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2026 alongside upgraded facilities to serve A reminder that all outstanding tax balances that are not paid by October 1 had a 2% penalty applied. Balances not paid by October 8, 2026 will have a the region’s large equine population further 6 % penalty applied. On January 16, 2027 any outstanding balances will have an additional 6% penalty applied. Any outstanding balances not paid by May 1, 2027 will have a further 6% penalty applied. within a 60-mile radius. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT Location was another critical factor If you are interested in volunteering with one of our stations (Blackfoot, Clandonald, Dewberry, Islay, Kitscoty, Marwayne or Paradise Valley), please during the planning stages. The owners contact the County at fire@county24.com selected a site close to the highway SNOW CLEARING SERVICES Snow clearing services are being offered, for a fee, for the 2026-2027 season. for easy public access and convenient Applications can be filled out until November 1 or until the first snowfall, which ever is first. Late fees will apply to applications filled out after the deadline. Visit our website for more information about this service. transit for clients bringing in livestock FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 10 or large animals. This year’s campaign is “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce With the move complete, staff say they the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. are thrilled with the final result and ASB/ALUS FALL TOUR STAY CONNECTED proud to serve the local community Join the County of Vermilion River Agricultural Sign up for our Service Board at Hedge Haven Farms on newsletter, follow us from a facility built for the future. October 14. Learn about ALUS wetland and on social media or visit shelterbelt projects, County Ag & Environment “It was a big project, but the end programs and services, and enjoy free lunch our website. and admission to the Maizex Corn Maze. Register by contacting Chris Elder at 780-846result, we’re very, very happy with,” 0166 or celder@county24.com Berg said.

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Lloyd murder suspect due back in court MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF ..................................

Randy Lysohirka, 40, remains in custody on a second-degree murder charge and is scheduled to appear again in Saskatchewan Provincial Court on Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m., according to court officials. Lysohirka made his first court appearance and was remanded into File photo custody, according to Saskatchewan presumed innocent unless proven Provincial Courts. He is charged with second-degree guilty. murder in connection with a shooting His next scheduled appearance in that RCMP say happened at about Saskatchewan Provincial Court is 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 on 50 Ave. near Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. The Meridian Source will provide 47 St. in Lloydminster. RCMP previously identified the victim updates as the case proceeds through as 22-year-old Lloydminster resident the court system. Nolan Whitstone, who was declared dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts by emergency responders. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted, according to RCMP. RCMP announced a warrant for Lysohirka’s arrest on Sept. 23 and said officers located and arrested the Lloydminster resident without incident the following day at a rural residence outside Maidstone, Sask., 26101BS0 after receiving numerous tips from the public. Police had earlier warned that investigators believed Lysohirka was still in possession of a firearm and asked the public not to approach him if seen, according to a CBC report on the arrest. The charge against Lysohirka has not been tested in court, and he is

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Why are we always in such a hurry? There seems to be an unwritten rule in Lloydminster: if you are not five minutes early, you are already late. Maybe that’s why some people call it “Last Minute Lloyd.” The funny thing is, even when we’re running five minutes late, we still seem to be in a rush to get there. You can see it every day on our roads. The light turns green and, within half a second, someone is wondering why the car ahead hasn’t moved. A driver signals to change lanes and suddenly it becomes a personal challenge to prevent them from getting over. Then there are the parking lots. Somehow, finding a parking spot can turn an otherwise calm morning into a high-stakes competition. Maybe we should all take a breath. Most of us are heading to work, school, the grocery store or home. None of those destinations are likely to disappear if we arrive two minutes later. Lloydminster is busy, but it is not a racetrack. A little patience behind the wheel could make our roads safer — and our mornings a whole lot less stressful.

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Swimmers and families can head back into the water at the Bioclean Aquatic Centre after repairs to the wave pool were completed, the City of Lloydminster announced on Sept. 28. The wave pool had been closed while crews repaired the facility’s wave pool pump piping. During the annual maintenance closure, the city also completed several facility-wide upgrades, including refurbishing the water slide, renovating the sauna, repairing tiles, painting the meeting room, and conducting extensive cleaning. “These improvements help maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming facility for swimmers, families, and other aquatic centre users,” the city said in a media release. The facility operates Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to check the current swim schedule online here before visiting, as programming and pool availability vary throughout the day.

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Running for Shelter raises thousands for men’s housing TAYLOR WEAVER ..................................

Community members, local organizations and runners gathered at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Sunday for the third annual Running for Shelter 5K, raising funds and awareness to support the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter and its transitional housing initiatives. The community event, held on Sept. 27, featured a 5K run/walk, Participants start the third annual Running for Shelter 5K at local food vendors, a kids’ zone, and Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Sunday, Sept. 27. Taylor Weaver Meridian Source music, drawing between 50 and 60 registered runners alongside hundreds education, counselling and transitional of attending supporters and families. housing models. Organizers set a fundraising goal A l l a n B a r t o l c i c , C E O o f t h e of $50,000 for the event, aiming to Lloydminster Men’s Shelter, noted the b o l s t e r a d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m i n g , event highlights the collaborative spirit across the border city. “What I’ve really learned is the openness of the community—the wanting to have the conversation,” Bartolcic said. “We identify ourselves as Lloydminster. What is the best approach to work with the model that we have? We want to create that sense of community.” Bartolcic added that funds raised will directly impact client experiences, with transitional housing remaining the organization’s primary focus. Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers addressed attendees, emphasizing the role of public support in addressing DECEMBER 3 DOORS: 7PM | SHOW: 8PM homelessness and improving services SIGABOXOFFICE.CA | TICKETS STARTING AT $45 for vulnerable residents. “The Men’s Shelter serves those in need,” Aalbers said. STARRING

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“The challenge is that we need to continue to work to improve the lives of those that are less fortunate. Every opportunity that we can help make their lives better is much appreciated.” Randi Noble, speaking on behalf of organizers through Red Bicycle Communications, expressed gratitude to local donors, vendors, and community partners who contributed Lloydminster Men’s Shelter CEO Allan Bartolcic welcomes on short notice for supplying food for participants to the third annual Running for Shelter at Bud Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Miller All Seasons Park. the gathering. Organizers plan to make the annual event in the future, with the next fundraiser a larger full-day family iteration slated for September 2027. 26103GE1

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Community Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 3, Bingo is back at Moose Lodge every for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are available Monday and Wednesday evening. Doors here. open at 5 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Elton John Tribute at the Vic Juba Must be 18 to play. Electric Elton, the music and legacy of Elton John, is at the Vic Juba Community Chair Yoga Theatre on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $69. The Alcurve Community Hall is hosting chair yoga every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Elvis and Dolly at the Vic Cost is $15 for drop-in or $50 per month. E l v i s a n d D o l l y : B l u e S u e d e a n d Call or text Deb at 780-808-0015 for R h i n e s t o n e s h i t s t h e s t a g e a t the Vic Juba on Oct. 8. Tickets more details. are $60.25. PWR/UP - AC/DC at the Vic Juba P WR/UP, C an ada’s pr em i er AC / A D Dewberry Community Hall Meeting tribute act, is coming to the Vic Juba The Dewberry Community Hall meeting is scheduled for Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome!

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D e w b e r r y ’s a n n u a l Fa l l S u p p e r i s scheduled for Oct. 24. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for kids ages 7-12 and kids under six eat for free. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction.

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The Dewberry Community Hall is excited for the return of its Christmas Craft Market on Nov. 28. Contact Kristen at 639-840-2865 to reserve a table.

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Dog lovers from far and wide gathered at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association Sept. 25-27 for the Lloydminster Kennel & Obedience Club’s 37th annual dog show. The three-day event featured all-breed conformation shows, obedience trials and rally obedience competitions, bringing dogs and handlers together from across Western Canada. The annual event also offered an opportunity for the community to learn more about dog sports, training and responsible dog ownership. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Vendor variety drives attendance at Health and Wellness Show TAYLOR WEAVER ..................................

Locals looking for holistic alternatives and natural lifestyle solutions gathered at the Lloyd Ex for the latest Health and Wellness Show, organized by Bizy Bee Planner owner Melissa Winter. Hosted at the newly rebranded Wildrose Pavilion, the biannual event featured a full house of 44 vendor tables, offering everything from Taylor Weaver - Meridian Source homemade jams, preserves and jewelry to specialized wellness practices such i n 2 0 2 4 a n d h a s s i n c e e x p a n d e d as Reiki, massage therapy and light them into regular spring and fall therapy. installments. She said her motivation Winter started organizing the shows stems from a desire to provide the community with accessible options for personal health. “I do it because instead of going to the doctor for everything, I always feel there’s other solutions, rather than going to the doctor and taking pills,” Winter said. “I planned this event to get other solutions to help your health Lloydminster’s and also to help people live chemicalChoice for Healthy free and lead a better, healthier life.” Conﬁdent Smiles! The showcase drew a mix of local OFFICE ACCEPTS PATIENTS exhibitors alongside out-of-town having CDCP(Canada dental care Plan) NIHB & Saskatchewan vendors traveling from across Supplementary Health Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Community outreach was also a key component of the event, with local non-profit organizations, including the Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services and Thorpe Recovery Centre, on hand to provide resources.

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Word on the beat: Introduction and perspective emergency calls, investigations and It is an honor to take over this column community events. What is less visible from a respected colleague whose are the personal challenges officers face recent retirement marks the end of a throughout a career, often spanning decades. The path to retirement in long and successful policing career. Since the inception of this column, any career is not simply a matter of Staff Sgt. Nutbrown offered valuable putting in years of service, and policing p e r s p e c t i v e s o n p u b l i c s a f e t y , is no different. It involves overcoming c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s h i p s a n d t h e obstacles that test an officer physically, emotionally and mentally. Shift work realities of police work. Staff Sgt. Nutbrown made it to the disrupts sleep patterns. finish line through all the challenges H o l i d a y s , b i r t h d a y s a n d f a m i l y that come with multiple decades of events are often missed. Most people policing and I congratulate him on that look forward to long weekends while police prepare for an increase in calls achievement. When most people think of police for service. Officers routinely face w o r k , t h e y p i c t u r e p a t r o l c a r s , dangerous and unpredictable situations while carrying the responsibility of making critical decisions in split seconds under pressure. Perhaps the greatest challenge, however, is the cumulative exposure to trauma. According to a 2024 study by the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment, WEBSITE IMPACT 10,000+ Daily impressions approximately 44.5 per cent of FACEBOOK AUDIENCE Canadian public safety personnel 9,000+ Local Facebook followers screen positive for meeting diagnostic SOCIAL MEDIA AMPLIFICATION criteria for one or more mental health 90,000+ Daily Impressions disorders. Police officers are often called when people are experiencing the worst moments of their lives. While each incident may be manageable on its own, the emotional weight of witnessing human suffering year after year can leave lasting effects. Staff Sgt. BRUCE MacLEAN .................................................

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For many years, first responders across Canada worked in cultures where discussing mental health struggles was often avoided. Thankfully, that has begun to change. Today, there is greater recognition that psychological injuries deserve the same attention and support as physical injuries. Resilience remains an important part File photo of policing, but resilience does not committed to serving their community, mean immunity. No amount of training can completely and I wish to give you a look into the shield a person from the impact of mind of a Mountie. repeatedly witnessing trauma. Police Staff Sgt. Bruce MacLean is the officers, firefighters, paramedics, Operations NCO at the Lloydminster dispatchers and other first responders RCMP detachment. Stay tuned for future online columns from the are human beings first. The experiences we carry home do Lloydminster RCMP. not always disappear when our shifts end, and our experiences often shape PUBLIC NOTICE RM OF BRITANNIA NO. 502 PUBLIC NOTICE our on-duty responses. I believe ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 22-2026 communication is important for the Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Britannia No. 502 intends to public to understand the actions of Public adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 24-2021 – known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB). police and I hope this column will INTENT: Proposed Bylaw 22-2026 will increase the number of allowable accessory buildings on non-farm parcels in the AR – Agriculture Resource District (AR) from five (5) to seven (7). It will also increase allow me the opportunity to give some residential the combined maximum floor area allowable for accessory buildings on non-farm residential parcels in the AR District from 371.61 m2 (4000 ft2) to 650.32 m2 (7000 ft2). perspective. LAND: This Bylaw amendment will affect all non-farm residential parcels in the AR – To the officer who previously wrote AFFECTED Agriculture Resource District. this column, thank you for your service REASON: The RM has received an application to increase the accessory building allowance for non-farm parcels. Council is considering this amendment as it will provide more flexibility for developments and leadership. To my fellow first residential on these parcels and will allow increased density of development on lands already removed from agricultural responders, thank you for continuing production and will have minimal impacts on adjacent parcels and uses. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Britannia No. 502 office Monday to answer the call. to Friday, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.), excluding holidays. Copies will be available to the public by emailing the contact below. A copy of the T o t h e c o m m u n i t i e s w e s e r v e , statutory proposed amendment is available for viewing here: https://www.rmbritannia.com. thank you for your trust. It remains PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:30 at the RM of Britannia No. 502 Office, located at Parcel C on NE 23-50-28W3M (1/4 mile south of TWP a privilege to wear this uniform and PM RD 504 on RR 3281), to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment. Council will consider written and emailed comments at the meeting, along with in-person representations. serve Canadians every day. Only those who have made arrangements to speak on behalf of themselves or a group be heard at the public hearing. The deadline for receipt of comments, and requests for As I begin writing this column, I hope may in-person representation must be received by the RM office by 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026. For additional information, please contact the Development Services Officer at (306) 825-2610 or to offer readers an honest look at both dso@rmbritannia.com. Written submissions may be sent to RM of Britannia, P.O. Box 661, Lloydminster SK, S9V 0Y7 or dso@rmbritannia.com. the challenges and rewards of policing. Issued in the RM of Britannia No. 502 this 24th day of September, 2026. Behind every uniform is a person Bryson Leganchuk CAO RM of Britannia No. 502

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Bobcats blitz Canucks with short-handed surge in 6-2 victory After a scoreless Luke Dooley scored two opening period at the goals and added an assist Cenovus Energy Hub on to lead the Lloydminster Sept. 25, the Bobcats took Bobcats (1-3) to a 6-2 c o n t r o l i n t h e s e c o n d victory over the Calgary frame, striking four times Canucks (2-2) in Alberta to pull ahead. Junior Hockey League Shaun Going opened the action Friday night. scoring for Lloydminster Taylor Weaver - Meridian Source at 6:27, followed by a Cash Ganske tally under and Ryder Ellis added another short-handed three minutes later. The game broke wide goal just 12 seconds later open late in the second to give the host Bobcats period during a single a commanding 4-0 lead C a l g a r y p o w e r p l a y . heading into the second Dooley scored a short- intermission. handed marker at 16:45, More photos, here. TAYLOR WEAVER ..................................

Rustlers men’s soccer drop pair on road TAYLOR WEAVER ..................................