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Gala count to end Monday GEOFF LEE

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Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Pretend veterinary surgeons, Austin Viel, left, and Allie Tobin completed a delicate operation on the stuffing innards of a plush dog doll during the 10th anniversary open house of Southside Veterinary Clinic on Saturday.

Organizers of this year’s Health Foundation Gala are keeping everyone in suspense ove r h o w mu c h th e event raised for mental health.

“We are going to tally it up this week and announce the number on Monday,” said Lloydminster Region Health Foundation CEO Malcolm Radke following the Oct. 19 event.

It’s hoped they will surpass an initial soft target of $100,000 for Project Sunrise, a mental health initiative.

“I was hoping to get at least that,” said Radke, who was thrilled with the way the evening went at the Stockade Convention Centre.

“It went super well, everyone was very generous. The venue was great, everything went really smoothly, so we were incredibly

happy, another great year.”

The 18th annual gala included 10 live auction items and about 100 silent auction times to rake in funds.

“Lloydminster was super generous as always and came through for us,” said Radke.

This year’s gala committee was coordinated

by Misty Kay, who brought in Jeff Hammond, a professional emcee and auctioneer from Philadelphia.

The evening played out with a fifties theme and music from the Peter & the Wolves band from Calgary and the headline act Side One from Vancouver.

“It was a spectacular evening—everybody was thrown back into the fifties. The crowd seemed to enjoy it and we raised some great funds for the Health Foundation,” said Kay.

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Lloyd applauds small businesses

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Dabir Naqvi, left, president of the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce selected and presented this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Spiro Kokonas, owner of Spiro’s Restaurant, during the Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards night Oct. 18 at the Centennial Civic Centre.

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The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards may be over, but the celebration will be long lasting for many category recipients.

That will be the case for Home Hardware Building Centre that will mark its 20th year of business in January as the 2018 Business of the Year and the recipient of the Integrity Award.

“Thank you everybody, two in one night,” said Tasha Hilderman, the company’s vice-president human resources.

She accepted the award with her husband Jeff Hilderman, VP of operations at the Centennial Civic Centre stage on Oct. 18.

With Home Hardware’s anniversary milestone coming up, Tasha noted, it’s been quite a journey for their family-run business and other businesses that have gone through two recessions during the past two decades.

“We are very lucky and very proud to work in a co m m uni t y t h a t has such wonderful support for other busi-

nesses and to be able to share our triumphs and our challenges with you” she said.

The Non Profit of the Year Award went to the Bordertown Harley Owners Group, accepted by Murray Getty and Guy Dudding who coordinate the group’s annual Bordertown Toy Run. In the eight-year history of the toy run they have raised over $438,000 in cash plus toys for a variety of different charities.

“Every penny goes to charity; we are a riding club and we like to have fun and we are a facilitator for the toy run,” explained Getty.

Funds go to local charities and to Ronald McDonald House in Edmonton and Saskatoon.

“We are passionate about helping kids and less fortunate families,” said Getty, who thanked the Chamber and the selection committee for the recognition.

“Also I want to say thank you to the business community of Lloydminster because a big part of the money we raise comes from sponsorships from businesses in Lloydminster

and surrounding area— we couldn’t do it without you,” said Getty.

He also noted next year’s run will take place on Sept. 21 with entertainment by the Dirt Rich Band at the Stockade Convention Centre.

The awards ceremony was emceed by Chamber president Dabir Naqvi and included a narrated video profile of each of the category nominees.

“Every nominee here tonight is considered a winner, as you were nominated by the community,” said Naqvi.

“Everyone of you should be proud of your achievements.”

As president, Naqvi gets to select the Lifetime Achievement Award.

It was presented to Spiro Kokonas, owner of Spiro’s Restaurant, after Naqvi read aloud Spiro’s business story in Lloydminster.

“As a 16 year-old immigrant from Greece in search of a better life, Spiro Kokonas has really left his mark on Lloydminster and has become a much admired member of the community,” said Naqvi.

Kokonas recalled a life-changing business moment in 1982 when his house was taken back by the bank.

Miraculously, the manager of a local credit union lent him $22,000 of his own money to take over a restaurant that got him and his wife Tina back on their feet.

“With hard work and the trusted hand of God, Tina and I succeeded and it’s brought us to where we are today,” said Kokonas.

“I count it a special honour to stand before you today and receive this great gift from a

wonderful community who has believed in the Kokonas family far before we believed in ourselves.”

Other award recipients were Lorelee Marin, Community Spirit Award, Home Hardware Building

Centre, Integrity Award and Family Pharmacy, Customer Service.

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Best Western checks out with award GEOFF LEE

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A top hotel peer award presented to the Best Western Plus Meridian hotel in Lloydminster is also good for the city.

That’s what Best Western’s general manager Marlene Neumann thinks about her hotel being recognized for its exceptional levels of service, quality, value and commitment to guests.

Neumann accepted the highest level M.K. Guertin Award named after Best Western’s founder at the corporation’s 2018 North American convention in Grapevine, Texas held earlier this month.

“It’s great, it’s a feather in our cap for sure. We’ve received other awards, but nothing to that calibre,” said Neumann.

“It’s good for the city too; it says really good things for the city of Lloydminster—to have a hotel with that level of award is great.”

Guertin accepted the award in front of 2,700 Best Western hoteliers and staff.

Neumann planned to hold a celebratory lunch with her hotel this week, a week or

two in advance of mounting the bronze wall plaque that bears the likeness of the hotel founder.

“We want to get together with staff to let them all see it first,” said Neumann, adding the Guertin award is the highest award you can receive from Best Western and one of the hardest to earn with only five Best Westerns in Canada getting a plaque.

She says Best Western monitors your performance and you have to pass quality assurance standards and have a high ranking in Trip Advisor and overall high rankings in all those areas.

Neumann credits the hard work of her staff for earning the award.

“We know what we have to meet, what our inspections involve.

They expect very high levels of maintenance and cleanliness and service,” she said.

“We are really tuned into our customers as well, and we’re listening to what they say and making sure we always provide—they call it superior customer care—and that’s what we try to deliver.”

Neumann has been at

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Marlene Neumann general manager, Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel, Lloydminster accepted the M.K Guertin Award from hotel executives at the corporation’s 2018 North American convention in Grapevine Texas earlier this month. The award is the hotel’s top honour and only one of five given to Canadian hotels in the chain.

the hotel for more than seven years.

It originated as a the West Harvest Express Hotel before becoming part of the Best Western chain in 2014 located at 1402 50 Avenue.

“We have a great location being connected to the Servus Sports Centre; we have one of the nicest biggest pool areas in the city with water slides and all,” said Neumann.

Neumann says she learned about the award about a month before the convention

in an email and a follow up letter noting she hadn’t planned on going to convention until that came up.

“I was thinking this is too good to be true because I have always admired those people on stage who have got those awards and never thought we’d be up there too, so it’s a pretty big achievement for our hotel,” she said.

“I was thrilled especially for Lloydminster; there was only five properties that got it,” she said.

Local businesses celebrated in Border City FROM PAGE 3

Dr. Nekky Jamal sported the widest smile of the night while accepting the Small Business of the Year Award on behalf of Wayside Dental.

“Honestly I don’t know what to say; I never thought we would win—we’re a dental office!” he exclaimed with a laugh.

“I’m just so proud to call this vibrant com-

munity of Lloydminster my home. I’m so happy that our amazing teammates could be acknowledged in such an amazing fashion and I’m just one of the team members.”

Awards were also

presented to Furniture Gallery, Downtown Business of the Year, Synergy Credit Union, Employer of the Year, Servus Credit Union, Diversity Award and Brixton Shoes, Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Glitter Night back to brighten up your day TAYLOR WEAVER

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With Lloyd Mall being a firm believer in giving back to the community that supports them, the third annual Glitter Night is back and ready to offer shoppers exclusive deals and prizes all while helping organizations fundraise for a cause of their choosing.

This year’s Glitter Night is being held on Nov. 13 from 6:309:30 p.m. and with regular Lloyd Mall hours seeing stores close their doors at 6 p.m. on week days, Glitter Night gives patrons the chance to do their shopping without having to worry about too much foot traffic as the event is only open to those who purchased tickets.

“This is a really great fundraiser because it’s literally the easiest fundraiser that an organization could ever do, because all you have to do is pick up a ticket book and sell the tickets for $10 each, and if you sell your mom one, sell

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This is a really great fundraiser because it’s literally the easiest fundraiser that an organization could ever do, because all you have to do is pick up a ticket book and sell the tickets for $10 each, and if you sell your mom one, sell your dad one and sell your aunt one, you now have $30 for your sports team or your charity, or whoever you happen to be raising money for. Everyone gets to come down to the shopping centre and on the actual event night we have all the retailers give us exclusive deals for that one night, and we have music and snacks and it’s just a great atmosphere.

your dad one and sell your aunt one, you now have $30 for your sports team or your charity, or whoever you happen to be raising money for,” said one of the organizers Jenny Adams, adding this year will also see some amazing door prizes up for grabs.

“Everyone gets to come down to the shopping centre and on the actual event night we have all the retailers give us exclu-

sive deals for that one night, and we have music and snacks and it’s just a great atmosphere.”

With between 600700 people through the doors during last year’s event, Adams noted she’s anticipating another strong crowd.

“I’m not from Lloyd but it’s amazing to me how the community c o m e s o u t i n d r o ve s to really support each other and come out for

just a really fun event.”

With only 61 days until Santa Claus slides down the chimney to deliver cheer and fuel up on cookies and milk, Lloyd Mall’s Glitter Night is a great opportunity to get shoppers in the spirit of the holidays while reaping the benefits of deals only found one night of the year.

“There may be a bit of holiday decor but it’s not a Christmas Party per se, it’s just a fun night and a really easy way for organizations to raise money for their teams or their organization in general,” said Adams.

The exclusive deals for this year’s Glitter Night are being kept in the vault which adds to the excitement of the night, but Adams noted the past three times they have hosted this event the deals have been excellent.

With limited tickets up for grabs anyone interested in attending this year’s Glitter Night is encouraged to call or text Evelyn at 780-808-8284.

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Treat yourself to a night of spooky family fun

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Serena Sjodin, executive director of the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce, pulled into a recent Rotary Club of Lloydminster meeting on a go-cart. Go-carts will be part of this year’s Rotary sponsored Halloween night at the Servus Sports Centre on Oct. 31.

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With Halloween just around the corner the Rotary Club of Lloydminster is excited to be hosting their 5th annual Halloween Family Fun Night.

Of course it was only fitting for the completely free night to be held on Oct. 31 and all those interested in attending should come out to the Servus Sports Centre from 5-9 p.m., but don’t forget it’s a school night so don’t go too crazy on the candy.

With safe and fun e ve nt s f or t he w hol e family to enjoy including obstacle courses, bounce houses, rock climbing, games, crafts and more, new this year will be pedal gokart racing to add to the excitement.

“This is an absolutely free evening and we want families and kids and individuals to come out and just have a fun

evening in a safe and w arm e nvi ro nme nt,” said Rotary Club of Lloydminster member and one of many organizers Jason Whiting.

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This is an absolutely free evening and we want families and kids and individuals to come out and just a fun evening in a safe and warm environment.

“There is candy to be had, and we have cotton candy, popcorn, candy bags, crafts, all kinds of great activities, and we wanted to do this to provide a great opportunity to our community on behalf of the Rotary club and many of the sponsors that helped make it happen, and we were very thankful for

those community partners who sponsored this year’s event.”

A long list of tasks including organizing, setting up the entire event, and prepping candy bags to name a few are all being looked after by Rotarians. Even each bounce house will be under the supervision of a member to ensure everyone’s safety.

“It’s always fun and the kids always come away with smiles on their faces and it’s just fun to see everyone having fun in a safe manner,” added Whiting.

As the date draws near, a rough estimate for expected attendees for this year is upwards of 1,000 kids, something Whiting noted has been the norm over the last few years.

“The atmosphere is always fun to hear the kids laughing and playing and it’s always an enjoyable evening,” he said.

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Fitness park opens under the sun GEOFF LEE

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The official opening of Lloydminster’s first outdoor family gym at the Kinsmen Participark came with an endorsement from nearby resident Kory Weinkauf.

Weinkauf was working out at the 11-stat io n s ite fr on t i ng 56 Avenue just prior to the opening ceremony last Wednesday and offered his opinion and advice.

“I like that it’s free,” he said, adding “it would be a lot better if they would have a light here—there is no streetlight so they should put in a streetlight.”

Weinkauf says the fitness equipment is easy to use because there is no resistance on them other than your own body weight.

“The instruction sheets are all on a metal boards and they show you which muscles you use if you use

the exercise machine,” he added.

The outdoor gym is the brainchild of the Lloydminster Kinettes, who wanted to put the club motto “serving community’s great need” into action.

“We are always looking for different things to make our community better and we decided we really could use a fitness park,” said Kinettes’ project leader Wendy Sydoruk.

“So we talked with the city on and off the table for a few years and just started fundraising for it.”

The Kinettes raised more than $6,000 for the project with the balance provided by the Alberta Blue Cross Healthy Communities grant program and approval from the City of Lloydminster.

Sydoruk says the purpose of the park is to allow anyone to keep active from kids

to seniors.

“It’s nice for young parents to come bring their kids to the park and work out and just get outside,” she said.

Counc. Ken Baker thanked the Kinettes, noting the ceremony for him was all about applauding the service clubs that work in the city.

“Without volunteers like the Kinettes club we don’t have half the things we have in our city,” he said.

Baker says the Participark outdoor gym is a just another example of volunteerism and giving back to the community.

He marvels how it has changed since he was around when it opened 40 years ago as a forever park.

“I look and we see soccer fields and we see playground equipment been added, we see this new outdoor gym for healthy living,” he said.

“Partnering with

Alberta Blue Cross, those kind of connections will keep this park here forever and I am so happy to see it move forward and certainly we see the Kinettes club keeping up the tradition of volunteerism in the community.”

Weinkauf believes the outdoor gym would be even nicer if they had a five foot fence around it and he thinks a sidewalk is going to be added to make it wheelchair accessible; “I just hope that people don’t vandalize it and I think it will be used a lot,” he said with so many apartment dwellers in the area.

“It’s also easier, they don’t have to drive to the gym. Even if you live four or five blocks from here it’s just a five minute walk.”

When asked about Weinkauf’s suggestion for lighting Baker says anything is possible given the outdoor

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Kory Weinkauf is one of the early adapters of the 11-station outdoor family gym at the Kinsmen Participark that just opened at 56 Avenue. It’s a project of the Kinettes, Alberta Blue Cross Healthy Communities grant program and the City of Lloydminster.

gym just opened, but he cautions the trouble with putting lights in the park is you don’t necessarily want little kids out here at night.

“When you close the parks they can be policed properly but when people come night and day it’s hard to police what is going on,” he said.

As for future additions to the park, Baker

is not a fan of seeing too many new structures or playing fields.

“We want to make it for what it is; it’s a recreational park,” he said.

“If you want to walk out at 7 o’clock at night or in the morning you should be able to just go out and walk and you have the added feature of the outdoor gym —nothing organized.”

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Staying safe this Halloween MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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With kids anticipating Halloween this coming Wednesday, the most important thing on their minds is collecting as much candy as possible, but keeping safety top of mind is something they may need a little refresher on.

“Halloween is a great time to get out and have fun with your kids, and safety should always be the top priority, whether it’s wearing a visible costume or checking candy to make sure you only have prepackaged and unopened candy in your child’s bag,” said Const. Grant Kirzinger, Lloydminster RCMP. “If your kids are going trick or treating alone make sure you know where they’re going, and if you’re going with them make sure they only go to appropriate places.”

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tampering making headlines over the past few years, Const. Kirzinger reminds parents to always double check and to encourage their kids to do the same.

“Ensuring that your candy is prepackaged from a commercial distributor is always a good idea then you don’t have to run the risk of wondering what’s actually inside that candy,” said Kirzinger.

“If you find you are questioning any of the candy, just throw it away because it’s never worth it,” he said.

Things to keep in mind on Hal-

loween night are: See and be Seen: • Choose costumes that are bright at night and don’t obstruct children’s vision and hearing.

• Trick or treating in groups is always a smart idea. It’s safer and groups are more visible to drivers.

• When crossing the street, use designated intersections and crosswalks. Be sure to look both ways.

• Use reflective tape on costumes and have children carry a flashlight for easy visibility.

• Use makeup instead of a mask to allow for better vision.

• Put those mobile phones and gaming devices away. Be alert and aware of your surroundings.

Driving Diligence: • If you are driving and must pull over to drop off

or pick up your children, make sure you pull over into a safe zone and turn hazard lights on.

• Communicate with other drivers by using your turn signals. Put your vehicle’s headlights on.

• Avoid distractions – put your mobile phones away.

Watch for excited children walking or running as they may not be thinking about road safety.

• Watch for children when backing out of parking spaces or driveways.

• Slow down to at least 10 km below the speed limit when driving through school zones and residential areas.

• Avoid driving during peak trick or treating hours on Halloween night.

• If you plan to party, put the keys away: plan a safe ride home.

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Sirens and Sapphires hits the mark TAYLOR WEAVER

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The Lloydminster Rescue Squad’s 4th annual Sirens & Sapphires Gala was another big hit and as a result brought in $100,000 for the squad.

“This year we reached our goal of $100,000, and this is the first time in history we were able to do that and we’re very proud of that,” said deputy Chief Ryan LeBlanc.

Funds from the gala are going right back into helping the squad stay on the roads and keeping the community safe, while also replacing some aging equipment.

“The funds are going into our day-today operations, we’re going to pay off one of our command trucks, and we have some older equipment that’s upwards of 25 years old and could use replacing,” said LeBlanc One such piece of

Graphic courtesy of Moonlight Photography equipment the squad is looking to replace is a set of Jaws of Life, but as LeBlanc explained, in order to replace the jaws they also have to

replace the cutters, the pump and the reels, a process that has to be done over time.

“We’re going through the steps of replacing

those pieces for the jaws which would have to get done sooner than later, and we’re going to pay off that truck,” he said.

“This is our biggest

fundraiser of the year and we have fuel and insurance to pay, so it really helps with operational costs and it will propel us into 2019 and

we’re already excited for next year’s gala.”

The gala has grown significantly over the years and the Lloydminster Rescue Squad is as grateful as ever for the continued community support.

“Without the support of the community we would cease to exist and we are truly thankful for everyone that came to our gala this year, and community partners like Boundary Ford who helped us get into our new home and being our platinum sponsor for this year’s gala,” said LeBlanc.

“We’re super proud to be a part of this community and we’re very appreciative of that.”

The Lloydminster Rescue Squad will be celebrating their 35th anniversary as an organization in 2019 and are looking forward to their fifth gala, which will be held on Oct. 5.

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I had every intention of writing this week’s column about the amazing season rookie Ottawa Redblacks’ kicker Lewis Ward is having and how he just beat the all-time professional football record for most consecutive field goals made (that’s CFL and the NFL) at the ripe age of 26.

Also a fun fact, the man with the golden foot, he’s my brother’s age and I’ve known him since public school ... he was destined for greatness I guess.

But, something happened to me on Tuesday morning that I know many of you Border City residents are all too familiar with, and quite frankly, fed up

with it as well.

Now this is my own fault because I somehow must have forgotten to hit “Lock” before heading to bed on Monday night , bu t whe n I go t to my driver-side door on Tuesday to head to work I immediately noticed my car was unlocked ... and low and behold, the contents of my glove box were scattered across the passenger seat.

After going through my own contents of said glove box as well as the centre console I came to the conclusion nothing was taken.

It’s not like there was really anything of value in the car (like my passport and prescription sunglasses ... cough cough ...), and boy am I glad I didn’t have any camera gear in there.

So nothing was taken ... maybe whoever decided to check to see if my car was

unlocked in the middle of the night was simply hungry and looking for some money to buy some food ... I’m not going to hold my breathe.

I have it on good authority this “incident” happened in the absolute dead of night because if that wasn’t the case one of the four guys living in my basement would have known about it as they’re up late some nights.

I never thought it would happen to me but it did, and despite nothing being taken there’s still that uncomfortable icky feeling of “a stranger was in here last night and it’ll never be the same.”

So to the low life who opened up my car on Monday night ... thanks for closing the door behind you ... and in the words of George Thorogood, “get a haircut and get a real job.”

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Leeway from Lloyd: Goblins begone STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

Halloween is often associated with witches and goblins along with trick or treating. I get the witches and the trick or treating thing, but I have never been able to wrap my head around goblins.

I don’t know what a goblin is and wouldn’t

know one if I were staring one in the face—if they have faces at all.

When I was a kid, I might have called my sister a witch once, but never a goblin as it just didn’t have a despicable ring to it as a witch or a lying scheming cheater as I might have also called her—or was it the other way around.

Time may have

blurred who was calling whom offensive names.

According to a definition on Google, a goblin is a monstrous creature from European folklore, first attested in stories from the Middle Ages.

That would probably rule out my sister which might explain why I never called her a goblin. I’ve never been called a goblin either from anyone my

entire life and I am 69 and a half this month.

When we were kids, my sister and I would often don a sheet and go house to house as Halloween ghosts with no kid goblins in sight.

I wouldn’t know how to wear a goblin costume even today given the lack of actual goblin role models in the world let alone a clear idea of what a goblin should look like.

There are far more bodies of aliens locked away at Area 51 then there are goblins alive or dead, so goblins don’t rattle me.

I can’t ever recall a horror movie about a goblin either, nor have I ever read a book about one. Maybe it’s time to de-goblinize Halloween in a 21st century upgrade.

If goblins do or did exist they have moved

into people’s computers causing glitches.

You can’t backspace these suckers out of your system, but they are not that scary. A simple re-boot and poof, problem solved.

It’s time to redefine Halloween with something scarier than airy fairy goblins such as old geezers like me.

Heck, I’m scaring myself writing this stuff. Goblins?

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.

EVERY TUESDAY — VOLLEYBALL Drop in volleyball from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takes place at the Servus Sports Centre and everyone is welcome, non-competitive and no experience is necessary. Come for fun and exercise and meet some great people.

EVERY TUESDAY — ADAPTED YOGA From 10 – 11 a.m. at the Community Service Centre. For more information please contact Ann-Dee at 780-8710513.

EVERY TUESDAY — DIABETES 102 The new schedule for PNRHA Diabetes Education Classes is ready!

Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and then follows up with Diabetes 102 (people on diabetes pills) or Diabetes 103 (people on insulin). All classes are scheduled on a Tuesday morning from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Please contact Nancy Johnston at 306-820-6096 or Helen Rogers at 306-820-6291 to preregister.

ewan Health Authority.

Everyone starts with Diabetes 101 and follows up with Diabetes 102 and 103. All classes are scheduled on a Tuesday morning from 8:15 a.m. until noon. To register call Janis at 306-820-4887.

EVERY TUESDAY — BABY BUNCH Tuesday afternoons in July and August join Midwest Family Connections at Bud Miller All Seasons Park to chat, stroll and enjoy the fresh air. It will give parents the opportunity to meet new parents and share ideas, as well as explore a variety of strategies to help support baby’s development. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Bud Miller Park, in the event of bad weather, call Midwest Family Connections to confirm location at 306825-5911.

EVERY WEDNESDAY — CRAFTERNOON Join Midwest Family Connections at the lower level of Prairie North Plaza and bring your budding artist to explore and create with materials in the craft centre.

EVERY TUESDAY — SENIORS MEET The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society meets at the Legacy Centre from noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $8. Please reserve before Tuesday morning at 780-875-4584. Everyone welcome.

EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY — FARMER’S MARKET Downtown Farmer’s Market at the Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster) from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tues) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat) We’re on Facebook.

EVERY TUESDAY – DIABETES CLINICS The new schedule is out for Diabetes Education Classes with Saskatch-

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS The Lloydminster Learning Council Association is looking for

Passport to YLL To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147 employees/perspective employees who are Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) that are Saskatchewan residents, to attend our English Language classes, commencing Fall 2018. Employees will learn soft skills, vocabulary, idioms, workplace English, conversation and pronunciation. Everyone welcome! (not just TFW).

No Charge. Call 780875-5763.

EVERY THURSDAY — CHASE THE ACE The jackpot is growing! Take your chance at winning $6,500 and this amount grows by 30 per cent weekly. Draw is made every Thursday at the Legion at 8:15 p.m.

Tickets are $5 each and available at the Legion from 3-7 p.m. weekly and 1-6 p.m. on weekends. For more info, call Rick at 780-8081159. Sponsored by the Legion, Kiwanis Club and the Health Foundation.

OCT. 25 – CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT There will be a Cribbage Tournament at the Hillmond Hall on Sunday, Oct. 28 starting at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

OCT. 26 –HARVEST SUPPER SHOW Legacy Centre hosting a “Harvest Supper Show” starring Jerry Huck - a singer/impersonator. Cocktails at 5 p.m., supper served at 6 p.m.,with the show to follow. Cost is $30/ members and $35/nonmembers. Advance tickets only to be purchased before Thursday noon on Oct. 25. Call Legacy

office for more info 780875-4584.

office at 780-875-4584 for more details.

OCT. 26 OKTOBERTFEST Lloydminster German Heritage Society presents OKTOBERTFEST - Friday Oct. 26 at the Stockade Convention Centre - 5521 - 49 Ave. Dance to the The Emeralds from Edmonton, and be entertained by the Concordia Alpenrose Dancers from Saskatoon. Doors open at 7 p.m., supper from 7-8:30 p.m., Dance and Late Lunch from 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.. Tickets $40 per person, $350 per corporate table of 8.

Tickets avaiable at Lloydminster Animal Hospital - 4917 - 50 Ave, Cliff Rose or Clothes - 4917 50 Ave, Southside Vet Clinic - 1716 - 50 Ave, Lloyd Wine Outfiitters - 4833 - 49 St and Society Members Martin/Rose-Anne at 306825-9848 or 306-8216666 , Mo/Marlene at 780-875-9848, Chris/ Monte at 780-871-8455 or 780-875-0265, Betty at 780-870-5568,Rosemarie at 306-8253177 or 780-872-2266.

Hurry and get your tickets. Only 400 available.

NOV. 2 – MONTHLY LEGACY SUPPER Monthly Supper at the Legacy Centre on Nov. 2.

Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m. and supper served at 6 pm.. Roast Beef catered by the Legacy is on the menu and entertainment after supper (Dean Mari-singer) then more dancin’ to the tunes of “Geezers with Guitars” (Don Tarasuik, Wes Tetz & Company) Cost is $20/person (please reserve or purchase your tickets before noon on Thursday, Nov. 1 -Thank-you) Call Legacy office for more info at 780-875-4584.

OCT. 31 - ROTARY 4th ANNUAL FAMILY FUN NIGHT Servus Sports Centre (5202 - 12 Street) from 5-9pm. Obstacle course, bounce houses, games, crafts and more! Admission is free.

NOV. 1 – KAISER TOURNAMENT There will be a kaiser tournament at the Legacy Centre on Nov. 1 with play starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 to play and $10 per person for lunch. Everyone welcome. Call the Legacy

NOV. 2 – FALL TEA The Dr. Cooke Auxiliary Fall Tea is being hosted on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Facility, 3915 – 56 Ave., Lloydminster Alta. from 2-4 p.m. with door prizes, bake sale, raffles, crafts, and mystery parcels.

Admission is $3 and everyone is welcome.

NOV. 4 – KITSCOTY FALL SUPPER Kitscoty Community United Church Fall Supper will be held on Nov. 4 at the Kitscoty Community Hall from 4:30-7 p.m. Come and enjoy turkey supper with all the fixings! Homemade desserts, silent auction items. Adults $15, 6-12 yrs $7, under 6 free.

NOV. 4 – REMEMBRANCE DAY ACTIVITIES Remembrance Day Banquet and Activities will be held Nov.

4 at 6 p.m. (5 p.m.

Lloydminster time) at the Frenchman Butte Legion Hall. $15 per person and church service will be in the Legion Hall on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome at both functions.

NOV. 4 – MARSDEN FALL SUPPER The annual Fall Supp e r i s tu r k e y a nd a l l the fixin’s on Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Marsden Community Hall. Adults are $12 and children 6-12 are $6.

NOV. 15 – OPEN HOUSE The Lloydminster Continuing Care Auxiliary along with Lloydminster’s Hidden Treasure are hosting an open house on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 1-3 p.m. with guided tours, bake sale, raffles, mystery parcels and a special raffle to benefit the Day Care clients. Come out and visit and enjoy some refreshments and cookies. Contact recreation at 780-8743920 or Karen at 306825-3295 for more information.

NOV. 15 – MILITRY WHIST TOURNAMENT The Legacy Centre is hosting a military whist tournament on Nov. 15. Play starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 to play and $10 per person for lunch. Everyone welcome. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more details.

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Gut busting laughter courtesy of Craig Ferguson

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Comedian Craig Ferguson dawned the stage at the Vic Juba Community Theatre last Friday night for nearly two hours during his Hobo Fabulous Tour, and had Border City residents keeled over with stomach pain from laughing so hard.

Ferguson set out on this tour with the mind set “I’m never doing another stand-up special,” and he made this fact clear during the show, asking audience members not to tweet or post on Instagram throughout the night, and just “be here in the moment with me,” but of course this was done with gusto and profanity.

If you’re familiar with Ferguson’s stand-up routine, it’s not very kid friendly as he seems to enjoy dropping the F-Bomb, but as promised, during a phone interview with the Meridian Source not long ago, “the Lloydminster show won’t be the Medicine Hate show,” and the majority of his material throughout the night was tailored to the Border City, which the crowd loved.

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Celtic rock band calling on Lloyd GEOFF LEE

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The Derina Harvey Band, steeped in east coast Celtic music culture, plans to drop anchor in Lloydmin-

ster where they need no introduction.

“We’ve been there before for a number of shows and I can’t wait to get back and see all of our buddies,” said

Derina Harvey, the band’s front woman and lead vocalist.

“It’s actually wonderful; there’s a handful of east coasters that come out to enjoy the music that sounds like the sounds of home,” she said.

“However, there’s lots of people from Alberta and Saskatchewan who love that brand of tunes as well.”

This time around, the Edmonton-based group will perform at Station 51 the evening of Dec. 1 to throw a party for fans.

“They can totally expect a night of east coast music with some Celtic traditional favourites, and who knows, a few dances and a bit of fun, that’s what we’re after,” said Harvey.

The band will arrive in Lloydminster fresh from the release of their newest single and video The Fallen Man’s

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The Deriana Harvey Band is coming back to Lloydminster for a one night show at Station 51 on Dec. 1. The Celtic rockers from Edmonton released a new single and video on Oct. 19 called The Fallen Man’s Daughter.

Daughter on Oct. 19.

“Hopefully, there will be a positive reaction to it —it’s a heavy song so it might not be the one for people to watch,” said Harvey.

The group is on the road to the Manitoba Showcase Conference this weekend and will

keep an eye on social media to answer any questions people might have about the release.

“We are excited to see how people react to it,” said Harvey.

“We are just so appreciative of the likes and shares (Facebook) when we release

some new material, so hopefully this will be no different.”

The band is also stoked over recently winning the coveted People’s Choice Award at the 2018 Edmonton Music Awards.

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Black Diamond Acres Stockade Roundup MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The 40th Annual Lloydminster Black Diamond Acres Stockade Roundup is only one week away.

For 40 years Stockade Round Up has seen the

best cattle and the top breeders from throughout the Prairies and it is shaping up to be another strong year.

The four-day event features purebred shows, jackpot shows, and junior shows.

Shows included Black Angus, Red Angus, Limousin, Charolais, Simmental, Horned Hereford, Polled Hereford, Speckle Park and Shorthorn shows and the King of the Ring, Stockade Lady Heifer

Jackpot Show.

All of the excitement kicks off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

More information and event results will be posted on the Lloyd Exh website at lloydexh.com.

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Adding to the hype is the anticipated release of a new album in 2019 with its first single Up All Night generating plenty of air time since it came out in July.

Harvey describes the song as a high energy party tune that will likely make the playlist in Lloydminster.

“Hopefully, we will get you dancing and having a grand time,” said Harvey.

The band is made up of Newfoundlanders Scott Greene, Ed Smith, and Steve Pinsent with Harvey hail-

ing from Labrador and Jess Blenis from New Brunswick.

The band’s east coast musical DNA is instantly recognizable with no cod fish props needed.

“We’ll provide all the Celticness from the stage; we do try to have a bit of fun,” said Harvey.

She says there’s lots of jigs and reels, but they’ve got a sound that has been transformed from a straight traditional Celtic sound to one that’s layered with different genres.

“If you like country

music or folk music and if you like a little bit of blues and bluegrass, you will definitely find something that you will enjoy at our performance,” said Harvey.

The band’s promotional material says Harvey’s vibrant personality takes centre stage with humour, storytelling, and her world class vocals.

He song, The Fallen Man’s Daughter, is pitched as a Celtic country folk ballad, ultimately a lament, but also a story of duty and the sacrifices care-

givers make for their loved ones.

“I do love storytelling and this is a powerful story,” said Harvey, who noted part of the song was inspired by the sinking of a fishing vessel off the coast of N.L. with all hands lost.

One of the persons on that boat was the uncle of the band’s bass player Smith.

She says the song became a tribute to the caregivers like N.L. fishermen who have to work other jobs to make a living, but don’t always make it home alive.

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Students reveal true passions

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Who knew little Emma Hufnagel likes to fish or that young Greyson Blain enjoys hunting while his classmate Izzy Sebree is a champion kickboxer?

A lot more people know that today about them after Queen Elizabeth School kicked off its identify program on Friday for Grade 5 and 6 students.

The program continued this week with

younger students hosting displays and discussions of their interests and hobbies in the gym with parents invited to attend.

“It’s all about kids’ passions, their interests, their hobbies.

We just want kids to be able to express it to one another to learn about each other a little more,” said vice principal Les Korn.

“This is an opportunity for kids to learn about other kids’s

interests, to learn a little about what they didn’t know about one another.”

Korn says it’s also an opportunity for teachers to get to know their students a little bit better and even parents to get to know their friends a little better. “ So it ’s ju st e ve r y thing wrapped together,” he said.

Grade 5 student Emma literally bought into the project hook, line and sinker with

Beautiful Downtown Lloydminster

her fishing display that she was eager to talk about.

“My display is about fishing because every year we always leave school early and go to Jan Lake so we can fish,” she said.

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It’s all about kids’ passions, their interests, their hobbies.

We just want kids to be able to express it to one another to learn about each other a little more.

Geoff Lee Meridian Source Izzy Sebree, a Grade 5 student at Queen Elizabeth School, was pleased to talk about her passion for kickboxing at her display of medals and belts during the kickoff to the school’s identity program. Izzy is wearing her gloves this week as a member of Team Canada competing at the World Kickboxing and Karate Union Martial Arts World Championship in Athens, Greece.

“We get like tons of fish and they all have different kinds of ways and stuff and they taste really good.”

Hufnagel says the project worked as intended and got a positive reactions from other students.

“They really like it because nobody really knows that I fish with my dad,” she said.

Korn says some the kids’ interests could carry over into the classroom as well.

“When I find somebody’s interest in video games I go ‘wow that’s an opportunity maybe I can focus some of the things in class’ about video games,” he said.

“If somebody’s pas-

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sionate about fishing let’s do something about fishing and have that discussion with that student—it’s just a way to talk to them.”

Another Grade 5 student, Greyson, set up a computer slide show on hunting along with a collection of antlers—that reflects his passion.

“I’m doing hunting because it’s me and my dad that like hunting mostly,” he said.

“We go shed hunting, we go goose hunting, we go duck hunting, chicken hunting and deer hunting.”

He too was stoked to show off and discuss his interests in hunt-

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Grade 5 student Emma Hufnagel from Queen Elizabeth School displayed her interests and passion for fishing during the school’s identity program that started Friday and wound up this week with the lower grade students. It helps students to learn more about each other.

ing during the identity program and his display got the right reaction from other kids.

“Most of them think it’s pretty cool because I brought in a deer head and all the antlers,” he said.

Korn also set up his own display about his favourite past time, geocaching.

“That’s what I like to do for fun things and I try to share it with students as well—my love for it,” he said.

Korn says he was amazed at the variety of interests and hobbies of his students on display including an array of kickboxing medals won by Grade 5 student Izzy.

“I want to show them that I was proud of what I have done because I’ve won trophies, belts and medals,” said Izzy.

“I’m pretty sure kids in my class have seen them and they say they like it.”

Izzy is currently in Athens Greece this week competing in the World Kickboxing and Karate Union Martial Arts Championship as a member of Team Canada.

She says she qualified for Team Canada last year and will compete in her age 10-11 category and weight category of 80 lbs.

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Permanent Crime Reduction Teams now in place MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Saskatchewan RCMP’s two, new, fulltime Crime Reduction Teams (CRTs) are fully operational.

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Communities where the CRT has deployed have told us the increased police presence was both visible and appreciated.

With assistance and support from the Province of Saskatchewan, the CRTs are conducting high-intensity, targeted enforcement in areas that have been identified as crime “hot spots.”

They conduct intelligence-led policing, including: warrant executions, high-visibility traffic stops, tracking chronic offenders and tackling gang activity.

The teams recently deployed in tandem in the North Battleford area from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3. Among the results: - 18 arrest warrants were executed in relation to 51 Criminal Code charges - 27 arrests were made in total - 25 new Criminal Code charges were laid - 44 traffic stops were conducted resulting in 4 tickets, 21 warnings and 2 suspensions being issued One team is based in North Battleford, the other in Prince Albert.

Both are prepared to deploy wherever they are most needed. Each team is made up of seven, full-time members along with one crime analyst and a support/admin position, for a total of 18 full-time positions.

“The Crime Reduction Team (CRT) initiative has helped to improve safety in Saskatchewan communities, which is a priority for the Government,” said Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell.

“We are proud to

support the RCMP and to work with them on strategies that aim to stop crime,” The CRT initiative has been over a year in the making.

In 2 017 , S a s ka t c h ewan RCMP began conducting a number of targeted enforcement initiatives to

assist detachments in addressing serious and violent crime in areas where community safety was identified as a concern.

The positive results coming out of those efforts led to “F” Division conducting a three-month trial run from Feb. through Apr.

2018. The continued, positive results from that – along with support from the Provincial government – led to the decision to establish two, full-time CRTs The CRT is designed to enhance – not replace - the enforcement, investigation and community safety

work already being done by our detachments to ensure a coordinated response to rural crime.

“Communities where the CRT has deployed have told us the increased police presence was both visible and appreciated,” said Insp. Tammy Patter-

son, Officer in Charge - Crime Reduction/ Crime Prevention Unit.

“People are noticing an impact and feel their communities are safer for it. We look forward to seeing what more the CRTs can accomplish in the weeks and months ahead.”

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Inclusion Lloydminster applauds Rotary Monday lunch meeting held at the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre.

“ Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Shawna Maurice manager of the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre, left, and her staff hosted Monday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Lloydminster. The subject was the Rotary Employment Partnership with Inclusion Lloydminster and Human Services that has provided jobs for 22 people with developmental disabilities in the last five years.

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People with developmental disabilities in Lloydminster continue to find meaningful

work through a successful Rotary Employment Partnership (REP) with Inclusion Alberta and Human Services.

In the last five years,

22 employees have found jobs through the REP program and two more positions will be filled before the end of this year.

The statistics were part of a program update from representatives of the partnership at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s

I’ve had a great opportunity to meet with different employers and different employees and to really get some great feedback from everybody and really see the relationships that have been built.

“The purpose was to share about the Rotary Employment Partnership which is an Inclu-

sion Lloydminster and Inclusion Alberta initiative to ensure Rotarians understand about the program and how it impacts the community,” said Cathy Laycock co-director Inclusion Lloydminster.

“We like to highlight a few different things when we are talking about the partnership; it’s to ensure it stays fresh and people know about us.”

The program has created more than 500 jobs in Alberta since 2001 and 77 jobs in Lloydminster since 2004 with more employers realizing the benefits.

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186 Squadron salutes Sgt. MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Sergeant Brett Rowan from 186 Lloydminster Air Cadet Squadron was recently presented with the Silver Duke of Edinburgh International Award.

He received the award during the squadron’s last Commanding Officer’s parade.

This notable accomplishment requires perseverance and commitment traits that Rowan embodies.

The Silver Duke of Edinburgh award recipients are assessed on physical fitness, community service, and chosen skills with Rowan surpassing the requirements.

He had nearly double the amount of hours required for each component including his skill playing the bagpipes.

He currently serves as the pipe major at his air cadet squadron and reportedly has a bright musical future ahead.

Rowan’s physical fitness component included baseball, hockey, and a personal fitness program.

His community service

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186 Air Cadet Squadron commanding officer Capt. Douglas Jordan, left, presented Sgt. Brett Rowan with the Silver Duke of Edinburgh International Award during the squad’s commanding officer parade. Cadets will be selling poppies on Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39.

spanned a variety of community events.

In addition to the award requirements, Brett Rowan has

dedicated many hours of service to his air cadet squadron in activities such as fundraising, curling, band, and more.

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Province looking to recognize Great Kids

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Do you know any inspiring young leaders?

Help them win a Great Kid Award!

Nominations have opened for the 19th Great Kids Award, an annual celebration of remarkable young Albertans who have

overcome challenges and made their local communities better.

Albertans are encouraged to nominate inspiring young leaders aged five to 18 for their achievements or perseverance, such as volunteering, fundraising, standing up against bullying or overcoming an illness or a difficult living situation.

“Every day, kids in Alberta take on chal-

lenges and accomplish incredible things in some of the most challenging circumstances.

The Great Kids Award is an opportunity to showcase these accomplishments,” said Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee.

“Their hope is contagious, their passion infectious, and these awards give these kids the recognition they clearly deserve.”

Last year’s winners challenged stigma around mental illness, raised thousands of dollars for charity, and even saved lives of family members during an accident.

For more information on the nomination process, visit greatkids. alberta.ca, call 780644-2600 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000) or email CS.greatkids@ gov.ab.ca.

Award recipients will be recognized at an award ceremony sponsored by Fantasyland Hotel in the spring of 2019. Award winners and their families or caregivers will enjoy a night’s stay and receive a West Edmonton Mall attractions pass.

Over the past 19 years, 290 young leaders have received the Great Kids Award. Nominations close at 4 p.m. on Nov. 30.

Alberta government improving support for victims of crime MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Alberta government is ensuring victims of crime have the help they need with a five-point plan that will strengthen support for victims.

An additional $4.5 million in available money from the Victims of Crime Fund will improve the scope and quality of programs for

victims of crime in five key areas. The increase in available funding will go towards police-based victim services units, support for domestic violence survivors, help for victims in court, restorative justice initiatives and expanding outreach services for Indigenous victims.

“Albertans affected by crime deserve to feel supported and respected

during an incredibly difficult time,” said Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley.

“These funds will ensure programs and services can continue to support victims of crime when and where they need it. I commend the staff and volunteers who do this important work day in and day out.”

Victim service units work across Alberta supporting victims of crime during police investigations and throughout the criminal justice process. Available funding will nearly double for police-based victim services units in seven municipalities – Edmonton, Calgary, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. “This new funding announcement will have a huge, positive impact on the lives of victims of crime in Alberta,” said Brian Turpin, past pres-

Government of Alberta Flickr ident, Alberta Police Based Victim Services Association.

“The additional funding for victim service units across the province will afford them the ability to hire additional staff as well as enhance the already indispensable

services they currently offer toward supporting victims, survivors and their families. We look forward to continuing to work with our government to grow, maintain and enrich the services delivered to victims of crime in Alberta.”

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Is there a crisis in your life?

SHIRLEY L SCOTT

WALKING THROUGH GRIEF SOCIETY

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Crisis comes to most people at some time and we especially think of crisis experienced during times of family violence.

November focus is on family violence and crisis.

An evening presentation is being offered at the Vermilion Library at 5001-49th Ave. (lower level) On Nov. 22 from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Guest speakers will offer information on the role they have in supporting through times of crisis; RCMP, Victim Services, Interval Home, Lloydminster Sexual Assault and Information Center, Mental Health support, clergy and Walking Through Grief Society will be represented.

There will be time for discussion and information will be available.

The cost is $5 and refreshments will be served .

Crisis that is experienced is responded to differently by each person in their unique situation and with what coping skills they know.

Crisis brings forth various emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety helplessness and the natural “fight-flight” response.

Those mentioned, if experienced for an extended period of time, affects our mental health and how we cope on a daily basis.

We all have physical needs ; safety, food, shelter and we need love and a sense of belonging to counter the Crisis response in our lives.

Whenever we experience crisis we experience losses in our life, too.

Crisis changes our lives, our trust, our security, and our world assumptions are challenged.

What is safe and what is normal? We grieve normalcy, loss of relationships, safety

and security and an overall life change.

When children observe or experience violence they are also affected in the areas of Brain Development, Emotional wellbeing, the ability to learn and ability to connect with others.”

When experiencing crisis, living in a crisis state for an extended period will have effects to our mental health.

When experiencing crisis it is important to reach out and seek support to develop strong coping skills.

Resilience skills that are important are as follows: • Perceptiveness – You understand people in situations and are able to question

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what is happening in your family, school or community.

• Service – You give yourself to others, or to a cause that you believe in.

• Independence – You can separate yourself from your family troubles, and are confident that you can make your own way in the world.

• Optimism – You have hope for a bright future for yourself and the world.

• Connection – You can seek out support from others and form caring and positive relationships.

• Self Motivation- You have the drive to fulfill your dreams and goals.

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• Spirituality – You have faith in something greater than

yourself.

• Sense of humour – You can see the funny side of the world and your circumstances, and use this ability to put things into perspective.

• M o r a l i t y – Wh e n you make a decision, you use the information you have about the situation and you consult your own conscience (your sense of right and wrong)

Alberta’s influenza immunization program is ongoing.

Influenza immunization is offered, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older.

Upcoming Immunization Clinics in Your Area DATE:

TIME:

Monday, October 29*

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

LOCATION:

Monday, November 5*

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, November 13*

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

*Appt required. Call 780-853-5270.

Wednesday, October 24

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Provost Provincial Building 5419 44 Street, Provost

18103KA0

Wednesday, November 14 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Vermilion Provincial Building 11 4701 52 Street, Vermilion

Wednesday, October 24

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Edgerton Agricultural Hall 4916 50 Street, Edgerton

Wednesday, October 24

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Kitscoty Community Hall 5202 51 Street, Kitscoty

Thursday, November 1*

4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 6*

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 8

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Kitscoty Community Health Centre, 4922 49 Avenue, Kitscoty *Appt required. Call 780-846-2824.

Chauvin Senior Drop In Centre 2 Avenue N, Chauvin

Please bring Alberta Health Care Card. Short sleeves recommended.

For additional clinic dates, times and locations visit ahs.ca/influenza or call 811

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First Poppy presented to Governor-General MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commanderin-Chief of Canada,

received the symbolic First Poppy from The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine, CD, in Ottawa on Monday.

As the Viceregal Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ms. Payette accepted the red poppy and pinned additional poppies to lapels of Veterans, as part of the prelude to the 2018 National Poppy Campaign.

The Legion’s national campaign begins each year on the last Friday of the month, this year on Oct. 26.

First Poppy Presentation to Governor-General Julie Payette by Legion Dominion President Thomas D. Irvine (CNW Group/The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command) First Poppy Presentation to Governor-General Julie Payette by Legion Dominion President Thomas D. Irvine (CNW Group/The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command) “I thank our Governor General for leading the way by accepting this year’s First Poppy, and hope millions of Canadians will

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Air force corporal wearing red poppy lapel pin on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, 2016.

follow her example,” said Irvine.

“This year has added significance as we mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War,” he said.

A new digital poppy was also unveiled, with young guests at the First Poppy presentation receiving the first ever iteration.

“This is a modern

way for Canadians living anywhere in the world to join in our Remembrance period,” said Irvine.

Online digital poppies can include the na me o f th e V e te r an being honoured. By going to mypoppy.ca on October 26, people will receive their digital poppy and can donate to the poppy fund.

As Canada’s symbol of Remembrance, the

red poppy reflects the ongoing gratitude we have for our Veterans, past and present.

The image of the flower honours all who have served or are serving, including military and RCMP Veterans.

Funds raised during the National Poppy Campaign go back into communities across Canada to help support Veterans and their families.

Local Food Council to support growth in sector MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Alberta Local Food Council has a diverse cross-section of members who represent Alberta’s billion-dollar local food industry.

The province’s first ever Local Food Council meets this week.

The council will provide recommendations

on provincial policies, programs, pilot projects or initiatives to support the continu e d g r ow t h and su stainability of Alberta’s local food sector.

Appointing a Local Food Council is a key part of implementing the Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act that was passed on

May 30.

“Our new Local Food Council is a tremendous group of engaged, energetic and communityminded people who are invested in the local food process,” said Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Oneil Carlier.

“I very much look forward to the thoughtful advice and recommen-

dations that the council will provide to support the continued growth and sustainability of Alberta’s $1 billion local food sector.”

Council members were selected from a public recruitment process, and will report to the minister within one year, at which point the council will dissolve.

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A look at the Rotary Employment Partnership FROM PAGE 20

Data from Inclusion Alberta shows that 87 per cent of customers and clients prefer to give business to other businesses employing individuals with disabilities.

“I think what it’s been about, it is about educating people ensuring that we are building relationships,” said Laycock.

“Employers, business owners, supervisors and managers know that we will be there to support them through being an inclusive employer.”

She said employers start to see the benefits and what it can bring including an increase in morale and business.

“There’s tons of examples of why it’s so beneficial,” said Laycock.

LCSC was pleased to introduce Joey Camp-

bell who was hired by the REP program as a interpretive guide for Rendell House.

Tara Ferguson, the branch manager of Servus Credit Union and REP committee chair, told the meeting her company has hired a lady with a developmental disability who is a whiz at filing.

Angela Koch, community development coordinator with Inclusion Alberta, said REP has been very satisfying for her personally.

“I’ve had a great opportunity to meet with different employers and different employees and to really get some great feedback from everybody and really see the relationships that have been built,” said Koch.

In other Rotary news, Gerald Gagnon reported

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about 30 members have signed up for all volunteer positions for the club’s Halloween family night at the Servus Sports Centre on Oct. 31.

Anita Schmidt and some of her staff from Vivid Salon plan to dress up and take the first couple of shifts at the front entrance.

This year kids will get to drive some new pedal go karts being added the mix of fun things to do/ “They’re going to have a course set up,” said Gagnon.

Some of the other free, fun stuff will include hoverball archery, a light-hunter game and the popular sumo suits.

“We’re going to have candyfloss and popcorn and I believe a climbing wall again,” said Gagnon.

The event will run from 5-9 p.m.

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Tim Dyck, right, presented the Business of the Year Award to Jeff and Tasha Hilderman on behalf of Home Hardware Building Centre during the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards night on Oct. 18 at the Centennial Civic Centre. Home Hardware also received the Integrity Award.

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My sincerest apologies PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS

Before our family headed out on a European adventure this past summer, my young daughter worked hard to learn a few civil words in the language of each country we would visit.

She took great pains to drill me on them too.

When I least expected it she would pop up to pose a pertinent question. ‘Mom do you remember how to say you’re sorry in Spanish?’ she’d ask over the broccoli salad.

Or, as I was flying out the door to work, “How do you admit guilt in German?”

There was no escape even whilst showering, as she queried through a crack at the door, “Can you properly ask forgiveness in French?”

“Sheesh. What’s with all the apologies?”

I asked finally, an edge of irritation in my voice. Turns out she expected me, quite rightly I suppose, to mess up royally each time I set foot on foreign soil.

Presumably, her feel-

ings of shame, as I make a fool of myself locally, were nothing compared to the concerns she had of global embarrassment.

This apparent lack of faith eventually got me worried, and I threw myself even harder into online French classes.

However, I must take umbrage with a few of their more unhelpful phrases.

The likelihood of a situation arising in which I would feel compelled to reveal, “My mouse does not have a brother,” seems wildly implausible.

In fact, it was unlikely I would engage a French citizen in conversation at all, let alone broach the sensitive subject of domesticated mice (particularly my own).

And any discussion of their kin, or lack thereof, seems ludicrous in the extreme.

N o w th is is an alltime favourite. “You have a fat pig.”

Oh my, the times I’ve used this line in an effort to win friends and influence people.

NEVER. On holidays

abroad, the average person rarely spends time touring hog barns, while the idea I might be placed in a position to assess anyone’s weighty swine seems remote at best.

In the interest of world peace, it’s probably ill-advised to strut around announcing to Frenchmen their pigs are fat – even if it’s true.

Here’s another good one…“I am going to eat an entire chicken.”

When does the average person feel the need to say this I ask you?

Certainly there are no restaurants, to my knowledge, that serve whole roasted chickens to their patrons.

I can only assume therefore, this line is meant to be inserted into polite conversation.

Perhaps while strolling through a market I might pause near the fresh poultry counter, and lean confidingly toward an elderly man waiting for his duck legs to be bagged.

“Psst, hey bud,” I’d hiss from the corner of my mouth, with a furtive glance down aisles to either side.

“Later on – I’m gonna eat a whole chicken.”

Now, if the course concluded this lesson by

teaching, “How much is bail?” or “These handcuffs are chaffing,” I’d pay closer attention.

Naturally, the prescribed French phrases weren’t all that ridiculous; those were just a few favourites and despite my daughter’s fears, I managed to muddle through our

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When I least expected it she would pop up to pose a pertinent question. ‘Mom do you remember how to say you’re sorry in Spanish?’ she’d ask over the broccoli salad

journey without an ugly international incident.

We saw some wonderful sights and met some lovely people.

Of course … there was

that one nasty episode involving a little old lady, several ripe mel-

ons and a dog – I still feel bad about that one.

Désolé madame!

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Barons and Raiders capture silver and gold JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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The best high school volleyball teams from across northern Alberta and Saskatchewan took over the gymnasiums of three Border City institutions this past weekend.

E.S. Laird Middle School and College Park School helped the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (LCHS) Barons senior boys and girls volleyball teams by opening their homes to 22 clubs for the annual Barons Blast on Friday and Saturday.

Home court, or city, advantage paid off for both the Holy Rosary High School Raiders and Barons as the former won gold in the boys bracket and the latter captured silver in the girls division.

The Raiders, which headed onto the LCHS court shortly after the Barons boys dispatched the Edmonton Oscar Romero High School Ravens in the three-four game, captured their second straight Blast gold medal by beating the Rocky Mountain House West Central High School Rebels 25-20, 25-23.

The boys battled back and forth with the Rebels in the opening set and fell behind early in the second frame only to pull even late before taking the lead on

Richard Benning’s strong play at the net.

“We just dug deep,” said Raiders setter Aidan Conacher. “We did what we’ve been doing all year.

We’ve made comebacks all season. We just made the right plays, smart plays, played confident and were sure of ourselves just like we practise. And, the coach made all the right moves to make it happen.”

Conacher noted they played near perfect during the Blast with their only blemish coming in a threeset playoff win against the La Loche Community School Lakers. He said hustling for every ball and not letting any touch the floor were the keys to their success.

“We have a great defence,” he said. “We’ve got our big guy over there, Richard Benning, who pumps every ball that we give him. So, it’s just good defence and consistent offence from everyone else.”

The Barons girls volleyball team fell 18-25, 19-25 to the North Battleford Composite High School Vikings in the final game of the tournament.

The Vikings leaned on the dominant attacks of Jolene Cooke and Taryn Hannah to gain the lead in the final set with Abbey Neufeld putting the game away on an ace to the back line.

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The HRHS Raiders senior boys volleyball team, with back row from left, Jake Fleming, Justin MacDonald, Landon Daschuk, Benedict Omorodion, Richard Benning, Avery Wever, Liam Sexsmith, Toby Ajegbo, coach Dean Sexsmith; front row, Dominic Madlang-awa, Raff Delfin, Aidan Conacher and Dominick Villasor, won gold at the Barons Blast tournament on Saturday.

“This means a lot,” said Neufeld. “We haven’t always been the most consistent team in the past. We’re setting a lot of records this year, which is really good. And it’s really exciting too.”

Neufeld said the Blast marked their fourth tournament win in six tries this season. She said they’ll host their own home tourney this weekend, where they’ll welcome the Barons, with a final competition in Prince Albert

coming later this month before regional action starts.

“We’ve been playing for a long time together, so we just have that kind of bond,” she said. “It just really goes a long way.”

Barons captain Ally Robinson said it was a tough battle against the Vikings, but they played to the best of their ability and can be proud with the silver medal finish.

She said it’s a fairly new team this season with eight

rookie players, so they’ve been focusing on positional hitting, serving and communicating on the court in an effort to hit their peak by districts early next month.

“We’ll definitely use this to look over our play and see what we need to work on and what we did well,” said Robinson. “We’ll build on that in our practices just so when we go to Battleford we’re prepared to play again and ready to win the next one.”

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Rustlers fall short in home opener JAMIE HARKINSWRITER

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The Lakeland College Rustlers men’s basketball team fell just short of a secondhalf comeback in their home opener this past weekend.

The Rustlers fell 74-72 to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Ooks in front of a small crowd of their faithful at the Lakeland College gym on Saturday night.

The local boys battled back from a 46-35 halftime deficit to tie the Ooks 72-72 by the final minute of the game only to surrender the winning basket with seven seconds left on the clock.

“We’re limited in bodies right now,” said Rustlers head coach Sheray Thomas.

“We grinded out a win yest e rd a y a t t h e i r p l a c e a n d everybody played a decent amount of minutes. So, sometimes it’s tough after a win coming back out and you feel a little bit comfortable.

They came out and they were more focused. It got away from us.”

Thomas said they only

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Artavis Holiday drives toward the basket.

have nine men eligible to play during the first half of the Alberta Colleges’ Athletic Conference season and

one of those players is suffering from an injury at the moment.

He said the expectation is

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they’ll add a few more bodies for the second half, but the current numbers do make things interesting in these opening months.

“The guys who are new that come in, they have to learn a lot,” said Thomas.

“The guys who do get minutes, it gives them a chance to get out there and better their game. It gives them more reps, but it’s gruelling on the body.”

The Ooks played hard off the opening tip winning battles to rebounds and executing defensively, while the Rustlers didn’t seem able to stop the opposition’s determined drives to their basket or get their own shots to fall.

The court’s tilt toward the Rustlers end resulted in the Ooks gaining an eight-point lead after the first quarter and 11-point advantage by the half.

The Rustlers fought back in the third quarter thanks in large part to the outside shooting by Artavis Holiday and full-court play of Adrian Richards, but the Ooks once again stepped ahead in the

opening moments of the fourth. Holiday tied the contest with 57 seconds remaining on a drive to the basket, but a Karnakshpal Toor jumper from in close proved the winning score.

“They made a great run,” said Mike Connolly, head coach of the Ooks. “They caught it up and (we held) on at the end and made some plays to win the game. It’s going to be two tough teams that will have experience going down the stretch. Both teams are going to be there at the end of the year.”

Thomas said they’ll examine the loss this week while they prepare for a visit by the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings on Friday. He said the Vikings are projected to have a strong team this season, so they’ll need to correct their opening weekend mistakes in order to earn a win.

“We won’t forget,” said Thomas.

“We’ll take it, we’ll look at it and we’ll stew over it for a couple of days. Then we’ll game plan for Augustana.”

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Barons find their offensive touch JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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A first quarter strike to Matthew Morin failed to spark the Lloydminster Comprehe nsive High School (LCHS) Barons, but a s im i l a r p l a y e a rly in the second half sure seemed to do the job.

The Barons scored 17 unanswered second half points to beat the Bonnyville Centralized High School Voyageurs 26-3 in Wheatland Football League semifinal action at Armstrong Field on Friday.

Barons quarterback Anton Amundrud’s 27-yard touchdown toss to Morin 3:37 into the third quarter started the surge, but

it was the home side’s strong defence that kept it going.

“We’re always a strong second half team,” said Barons offensive and defensive lineman Colton Schmidt. “We know as long as we’re in a good position at the end of the first half that we’ll take it to them in the second.”

Barons captain Garret Hatchard and special teams ace Tyler Merilees got their team out to a great start.

Hatchard pressured Voyageurs returner Jacob Cardenas on the opening kickoff leading to a fumble, which was recovered by Merilees at the opposition’s

22-yard line.

Amundrud found Morin in the end zone three plays later, which combined with Carter Wall’s point after, gave the Purple and Gold a quick 7-0 lead.

The Barons held the field advantage through the majority of the first quarter and early part of the second thanks in large part to the pushback by the team’s defence, which was highlighted by Kaleb Sommerfeld’s strong pass coverage and the defensive line’s ability to swallow up the run and pressure Voyageurs pivot Silas Fagnan.

The defence forced the Voyageurs into conce d ing a saf e t y mid way through the second frame, but the opposition continued to fight back with Fagnan eventually putting his team on the board courtesy of a 35-yard field goal with 52 seconds remaining in the half.

Amundrud marched the ball 39 yards over five plays to set up the pass to Morin on the Barons opening drive of the third quarter.

Voyageurs’ penalty trouble and a clutch Mo Ahmad sack on Fagnan deep in the opposition zone led to a Wall field goal and a 19-3 advan-

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Barons running back Nathan Zacharias searches for an opening in the Voyageurs defence.

tage late in the frame.

“It gave us the momentum, obviously,” said Amundrud.

“Once we scored, the team was just fired up.”

Barons running back Nathan Zacharias finished off the scoring 4:49 into the fourth quarter on an untouched 22-yard run through a hole in the defensive line and down the right side.

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The Voyageurs looked to create a bit of pressure late with possession in the Barons’ zone, but a Ryker Vick interception at the three-minute mark snuffed the chance.

Schmidt said the semifinal victory was an improvement over their 42-20 regular season win against the Voyageurs. He said the goal is to hit their peak

at provincials, so the focus is to step things up as the postseason keeps rolling starting with the Wheatland Football final against the rival Holy Rosary High School Raiders this weekend.

“We’ll take no reps off in practice,” said Schmidt. “Do everything to our full potential and just take it to them.”

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Raiders earn berth in Wheatland Football League final JAMIE HARKINS WRITER

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An early stop deep in the Holy Rosary High School Raiders end proved as big of an effect on the final score of their Wheatland Football League semifinal contest as the first quarter major they recorded.

The Raiders pummelled the St. Paul Regional High School Lions 40-0 at the Raider Bowl on Saturday afternoon.

A series of hard battles by Raiders running back Nash Etson culminating in a four-yard drive through the Lions defence four minutes into the contest gave the home side a 7-0 lead, but it appeared to be short lived only moments later.

“We had the momentum, we went for it on third down there and Dante (Tabacu) slipped,” said Raiders head coach Dustin Fallscheer. “So, we turned it over and then

Raiders kicker Allan Ofianewski splits the uprights for a point after.

rather than panicking our guys just went in, stayed calm and did their job. We stopped them three and out, got the ball back and then ended up taking them back and getting the touchdown. That definitely swung the tide.”

Etson put his team ahead 14-0 less than a minute into the second quarter on a nearly untouched 10-yard run.

He recorded the third touchdown of the game about five minutes later thanks in part to a long pass from Tabacu to

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receiver Brock Rogers that brought the Raiders from their own 51-yard line to the Lions five.

“We just came into the game prepared,” said Rogers, “and just ready to fight more than they did.”

Raiders kicker Allan Ofianewski made a 21-y ard f i e l d go al to bring the score to 24-0 before the half. Etson and Tabacu added touchdowns in the third quarter with the Raiders defence forcing Lions quarterback

Ethan Boisclair to complete the scoring on a safety.

Fallscheer said the boys knew the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Barons won the other Wheatland Football League semifinal the previous evening, but that didn’t hurt their focus against the Lions.

He said the goal is to get into the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association Tier 3 provincial championships, so the boys kept their sights on beating the Lions in order to earn that berth with the chance to defend their league championship against the cross-town rivals this weekend coming as an added bonus.

“Watching that game last night, it just showed what we’re playing for,” added Rogers. “We’re going to prepare this week like we do for every other weekend and just come out and fight.”

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Bobcats entertain 1,400 elementary students

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The Lloydminster Bobcats laid an egg in their second annual Hockey Hooky Day game, but the 1,400 school children crowding the stands at the Centennial Civic Centre didn’t seem to mind.

The Bobcats (4-81) fell 8-3 to the Sherwood Park Crusaders (10-3-2) despite the deafening home side advantage of their screaming elementary school aged fans high on sugar and armed with thunder-sticks.

The cheering throng refused to stop yelling when Crusaders forward Garrett Clegg batted the puck past Bobcats goalie Cale Elder a minute into the contest with a high stick, or during a tough stretch of play late in the frame when Erik Miller, William Zapernick and Brayden Hyland all legally found the back of their favourite team’s net.

Bobcats centre Hunter Lamb rewarded their devotion at the 19:20 mark of the first period by heading in a goal from the bottom of the circle. The score heralded chants of ‘Go, Bobcats, Go’ that continued into the first intermission.

“They worked really hard getting that chance,” said Abey Yustak, a Grade 3 student at Marwayne Jubilee School. “It’s pretty amazing.”

Abey, with fellow classmates Molly Yustak and Korbin Klimek standing by her side, noted the Hockey Hooky Day game marked their first time watching the Bobcats skate live. Molly added th e g am e lo o ke d f u n to play, but she wasn’t sure how well they’d do out there.

Lamb’s late first period marker failed to spark the home side during the middle frame evidenced by three unanswered

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goals by the Crusaders’ Zapernick, Tanner Fincaryk and Clegg before the game was 29 minutes old.

Bobcats defenceman Ryley Hogan made the score 6-2 before the period ended, but a fight between the home side’s Chance Adrian

and opposition’s Ben Wieschorster near mid-ice gained the most attention.

“It’s nice that the referees stopped them instead of just letting them continue,” said Barr Colony School Grade 6 student Madyson Hakansson.

“Usually when most of the fights happen, they body check into a wall. But, that was a full fight with punching.”

Jaxon Belshin, a classmate of Hakansson, said the Bobcats had a tough time in the second period, but that won’t stop their fans

from cheering them on.

He said the hometown team can always count on their support.

True to form, the Bobcats were welcomed back to the ice with a huge cheer from their 1,400 fans at the start of the third period.

The Crusaders’ Jacob Franczak and Zapernick attempted to quiet the crowd through bringing the score to 8-2 by the midway point of the frame, but a last minute goal courtesy of Bobcats captain Zach Kaiser ensured the kids would leave the rink happy.

Bryson Falcon, a Grade 5 student at Jack Kemp School, said that final Bobcats goal is the highlight of his second Hockey Hooky Day game.

He said once again the contest was a thrill to attend even though the final score didn’t go Lloydminster’s way.

“It was so fun to watch,” said Falcon.

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No need for a league of their own SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS

One thing that I’ve noticed over the course of my sports reporter career is the steadily increasing participation of girls in male-dominated contact pastimes.

These girls aren’t pushing out boys for a coveted spot on the football or hockey club. They’re beating them for it.

The fact is girls and boys are equally strong physically until their teenage years when some males, I can’t honestly admit to being one, start to see the gains from training their bodies to become stronger and more powerful than their peers.

This proved true last winter when Melody Davidson, former head coach and general manager of the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team, noted they were in Lloydminster to play the midget AAA Bobcats because those players matched up better physically than the local junior A athletes.

Girls regularly play, and excel, with boys in peewee football, but their participation numbers decrease in bantam. Hailey Neff provided an example of this prowess when she starred as a defensive lineman for the Estevan peewee Chargers during my years covering sports in that community.

Hockey is more gender divided, but some girls do compete in boys elitelevel peewee leagues. The number of females playing in bantam AAA

boys hockey on the Prairies is small despite the fact some girls, obvious to me from watching the female side of the sport, can skate circles around the kids in these leagues.

It’s dated information from Statistics Canada, but they conclude the rate of female participation in sports is more diversified and declines less among teenagers. A recent undertaking by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association south of the border found more girls wanting to play high school tackle football despite the game’s overall participation numbers going down about three per cent during the past five years.

The cultural shift of increased female participation in contact sports likely benefited from many advances in society including the push for equal pay for equal work, the focus on having a 50/50 split among men and women vying for political party seats and the gains made by athlete trailblazers like former Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Ooks men’s hockey team, and Olympic gold medal winning, goalie Shannon Szabados.

There is nothing wrong with having a league of their own, but the time has come for it to fall into history for those girls who want and train to advance past it. I moved on from Estevan after Neff scored player-ofthe-game honours in the Moose Jaw Football League championship final, but I hope she stuck with the sport and tried out for the bantam squad because she was a damn good football player.

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Baseball Honour Former Lloydminster Minor Baseball Association (LMBA) president Kevin Kusch was honoured with a Baseball Saskatchewan Lifetime Achievement Award in Regina this past Saturday.

Kusch served as president of the LMBA since 2003 and has grown the organization from 100 players to over 550 during those 16 years.

The award also recognized Kusch’s guidance toward the LMBA hosting five provincial championships, helping start a new midget AAA program, the building and upgrading of many local ball parks and his integral role in the planning and development of the Synergy Vault indoor training facility.

As a coach, Kusch’s Twins teams won five provincial championships, a Western Canadian title and earned a berth in the bantam AAA nationals.

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Lakeland College earns VBP+ status L

akeland College is the first post-secondary institution in Alberta to attain Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) certification.

Being recognized by this national on-farm food safety program means Lakeland’s Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland (SMF) reflects the highest standards for food safety, animal care and environmental stewardship.

“We’re excited to receive the VBP+ certification because it’s a check for us to ensure we are farming, ranching and raising cattle in a sustainable manner – environmentally, economically and socially. This certification proves to our consumer that what we are

doing is right and in the best interest of the animals,” said Bevin Hamilton, instructor and staff adviser to the commercial beef unit.

Hamilton is eager for students and consumers to know how progressive Lakeland is about sustainable practices.

He said the certification also opens and increases Lakeland’s access to markets for all of the beef sold off the farm.

Approximately 220 SMF beef cattle fall under this certification.

Lakeland is also certified sustainable according to the Canadian Round Table of Sustainable Beef, which announced in August that VBP+ is now a certification body for them, said

Melissa Downing, Alberta VBP+ provincial coordinator.

“Lakeland is very progressive and could be an example for future producers. We can help influence students going through the program so they can become familiar with it,” said Downing.

“Within our program, we have four pillars – on-farm food safety, environmental stewardship, biosecurity and animal care.

I reviewed the audit report done on Lakeland and the college is in compliance of the program so we issued the certification.”

Two features of the SMF’s sustainable practices that shined throughout the threestep certification process are

the use of Herdtrax, an online cattle record management program that tracks data from calving records to nutrition and more, as well as updates to the cattle handling equipment in the G.N. Sweet Livestock Research Facility, Hamilton said.

Christine MacKinnon, a 2018 animal science technology grad, was one of three VBP+ student representatives actively involved in the program. From September 2017 to April 2018, she participated in online training, workshops and webinars that focused on the program’s key areas – animal care, biosecurity and environmental stewardship – and how the college implemented them on

the SMF. “It was a good experience. We did a lot of seminars and learning, and then we had to implement everything on the SMF that was in the program’s requirements. I saw plenty of opportunities to bring what I could learn about cattle and envi-

ronmental stewardship to my future career working in a feedlot,” MacKinnon said.

VBP+ will host annual training workshops at the college with SMF staff and Lakeland students to ensure everyone has the same understanding of the program.

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A mid-month look into the fields wheat, 67 per cent of the canola, 63 per cent of the canary seed, 46 per cent of the flax and 39 per cent of the soybeans have now been combined.

Most crops are coming off tough or damp and are being placed in dryers when available.

Most regions in the province reported small amounts of rain and snow, although some

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Although wet and cool weather conditions earlier this month continued to delay harvest in much of the province, many producers are back in the field or will be soon.

Eighty-two per cent of the crop is now in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report, up from 78 per cent last week but

behind the five-year (2013-2017) average of 91 per cent for this time of year.

The warm and dry weather forecast for the next week or more will allow producers to resume combining.

Harvest remains most advanced in the southwest, where 90 per cent of the crop is now combined, and in the southeast, where 89 per cent is combined; these numbers are unchanged from

areas in the central regions received close to 25 mm.

Topsoil moisture conditions are relatively unchanged from last week.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 71 per cent adequate, 20 per cent short and six per cent very short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture

is rated as two per cent surplus, 61 per cent adequate, 27 per cent short and 10 per cent very short.

L o d gi ng c au se d by snow and rain continue to cause crop damage. Geese and other wildlife are feeding on swathed crops while some standing crops have shelled out.

Crop quality has been affected due to bleaching and sprouting.

two weeks ago. Producers in the northeastern region have 79 per cent of the crop combined; the west-central region has 74 per cent and the east-central region 68 per cent.

Producers in the northwestern region have been delayed by frequent snowfalls but now have 45 per cent combined.

Eighty-six per cent of the durum, 83 per cent of the barley, 72 per cent of the spring

AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following agricultural land in the County of Vermilion River is offered for sale by tender subject to the restrictions in the existing Certificate of Title: LEGAL DESCRIPTION

ARABLE ACRES (more or less) PASTURELAND ACRES (more or less)

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This land is located in the County of Vermilion River, more specifically within ½ mile of the City of Lloydminster’s western border. The land is primarily level with very mild rolling slopes and the majority of soils are rated 2. The site is usable in its entirety and is pasture at the current time. The 2018 taxes for the property are in the sum of $127.41.

Tenders must be in writing and in sealed envelopes addressed to the law office indicated below, clearly marked "AGRICULTURAL LAND TENDER". The amount and terms of each tender must be specified in writing and must be accompanied by a certified cheque or money order for ten (10%) percent of the tender price, payable to “REVERING LAW OFFICE, IN TRUST”.

Tenders close at 12:00 noon, on November 15, 2018. Terms are cash with the balance payable within 30 days after acceptance of the successful tender.

Tender deposits will be forfeited to the owner if the successful tenderor fails to pay the balance within the time specified. Tender deposits will be returned to unsuccessful tenderors.

Neither the highest nor any tender will necessarily be accepted.

For further information, contact: REVERING LAW OFFICE 5018 - 50 Avenue Lloydminster, AB T9V 0W7 Telephone: (780)875-9800 Fax: (780)875-8150 Lawyer in Charge of File: Donnon F. Revering File No. 19971 DFR

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Real Estate

It’s all an education MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

Fifteen years ago, when I made the choice to go into real estate, I considered it to be my “sunset” career; something I could do and still be involved in the family livestock business until the day came to retreat to somewhere warmer in the winter.

Not that I had any plans to quit working, then or now, but still from the outside looking in I thought “just how hard can this be?”

Sell a house here and there, meet some interesting people, learn some new skills, should be a piece of cake.

Boy was I in for a shock.

Being that the brokerage I was going to join is in the biprovincial community of Lloydminster, the local real estate board requires member Realtors to become licensed in both Alberta and Sas-

katchewan.

Wanting to start in the profession as quickly as possible, off to Edmonton I go for three weeks of intensive schooling in a college setting.

Once I got my Alberta licence, I could do some supplemental study in Saskatchewan and challenge the entrance requirements there.

I hadn’t sat in a classroom environment since enrolling in the Executive Development Program at the University of Calgary years prior as preparation for achieving a national designation in health care administration.

Am o n g st t h e 60 o r so candidates was a prince of The Sultanate State of Oman.

He held a master’s degree from Oxford and was on a twoyear international post education program preparing him to

“

Not that I had any plans to quit working, then or now, but still from the outside looking in I thought “just how hard can this be?”

become the Minister of Health for his country.

There was also a neurosurgeon looking for a career after the operating room and several dozen chief executive officers of large health care facilities or government agencies from across Canada.

Here I was, a count r y boy f r om a small town in Saskatchewan, simply wanting to improve my understanding of our national health care system so I could do a better job back home.

Thank goodness for two Newfoundland gentlemen who felt as intimidated in the setting as I did, as we were able to create an informal study group and encourage each other through.

One thing I did learn though. There are very few people, especially

adults, who want to write a test to prove they are ready for the next stage.

The prince and surgeon were both mental wrecks the night before our final exam.

The boys from “the Rock” and I went out to a local pub for a couple of brews, figuring if we didn’t know our stuff by now, well it was too late anyway.

We all passed. I am not saying I won the valedictorian award or anything, but I came home with the designation I had studied for.

Looking back the most valuable lesson was realizing life presents ongoing learning opportunities if you choose to recognize them.

So, whe n I me t my fellow classmates in Edmonton, I quickly realized we all were there to get the best

start in this new profession as we could.

The hardest working students were landed immigrants from Vietnam and China.

Although English was their second language they came with significant educational backgrounds, and a strong desire to succeed in their chosen country.

Many of them were supporting parents and other family members.

You must respect that. When they had difficulty understanding the Torrens land title system, my rural background kicked in, so we stayed after class one day to review townships, range roads, etc.

I believe real estate is one of those careers where life experience counts more than academic standing.

You may come into this field with calloused hands or having raised a family but it’s your ability to adapt to new situations and read people that counts.

You also must know yourself. Your val-

ues will be continually challenged, as will your personal time and family commitments.

Frankly I was unprepared for the emotional component.

Coming from health care, I had seen real estate as more of a sales game.

Not so. It is about helping people make transitions as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Their circumstances may be troubling; relationship breakdown, poor health, death, job loss, bankruptcy.

So, to improve my ability to serve clients, I continue to seek out those in the industry who are smarter than me and learn from them.

Life is simply too short to make all the mistakes myself!

Vern McClelland is an associate broker with RE/MAX of Lloyd m i ns t er . H e c a n be reached at (780) 8082700, through www. vernmcclelland.com or by following the Midwest Group Lloydminster on Facebook.

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The TD Ready Challenge awarded a total of CDN $10 million (USD $7.75 million) in grants to help launch initiatives designed to improve income stability across Canada and the United States.

On Wednesday morning, TD announced the 10 recipients of the inaugural TD Ready Challenge.

Each organization will receive CDN $1 million (USD $775,000) to help them scale their inn o va t ive s o l u t io n s aimed at preparing Canadians and Americans for the economy of the future.

With a focus on financial security, the recipients of this year’s Challenge will apply the

grants to solutions that they have designed to help workers transform their existing skills and build new ones, help reduce barriers to STEM training for underrepresented groups, and help harness the power of Artificial Intelligence, all with the goal of helping to open doors for individuals who have the greatest risk of falling behind due to rapid technological advancement.

“The changing workplace presents new opportunities for a prosperous economy, but we must grow in ways that provide everyone with a chance to succeed,” says Bharat Masrani, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, TD Bank Group.

“Fortunately, there

is no shortage of innovative ideas to support greater income stability – ideas that can open doors and help people feel more confident in their future.”

Acting as a springboard for social innovation, TD established the TD Ready Challenge to identify and support scalable solutions to a specific issue identified within The Ready Commitment.

In its inaugural year, the issue of focus for the TD Ready Challenge was helping to increase income stability and it encouraged non-forprofit organizations across the U.S. and Canada that are working on innovative solutions to help increase income stability and help improve the skills

people will need for the economy of the future.

In total, TD granted CDN $10 million under the 2018 Challenge.

From over 200 submissions, TD shortlisted 15 semi-finalists who presented their solutions on Sept. 7 in Toronto.

These semi-finalists were then judged in two rounds by a panel composed of TD executives and external subject matter experts, including Linda Nazareth, economist and trends expert, and Jennifer Tescher, president and CEO, Centre for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI).

Ten finalists were then chosen by the panel at the close of the second round.

Among the finalist was Alberta’s Windmill

Microlending: Increasing Income Stability for Skilled Immigrants This program will increase income stability for newcomers with a program providing low-interest loans of up

to $10,000 to skilled immigrants to fund the costs of training and Canadian credentials, while offering support and guidance to unlock participants’ past education and experience.

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The power of science is as infinite as space.

It is important to engage Canada’s youth in science, and give them the tools to make science part of their lives.

Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Navdeep Bains, astronaut David SaintJacques, and Bonnie Schmidt, Founder and President of Let’s Talk Science, officially launched a new youth science research project that will provide Canadian students with a unique opportunity to collect and compare environmental data from Earth and from space.

Environmental factors

play a role in the health of Canadian students in their classrooms, and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The Living Space project will let students analyse and compare temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide levels in their classrooms with data from other classrooms in Canada as well as with astronaut Saint-Jacques’ data from the ISS. The students will be able to study how environmental conditions vary in different places and explore how these factors can affect mental and physical health.

The students will also have the opportunity to learn basic coding skills by setting up devices and programming sen-

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