Meridian Source - September 1, 2022

Thursday, September 1, 2022

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MOTHER NATURE’S BEAUTY Videre Images by Jasons Whiting

Local photographer Jason Whiting, of Videre Images, recently captured this beautiful image of the Northern Lights just north of Lloydminster at Onion Lake Cree Nation. Lately, Lloydminster and area residents have been getting treated to the beauty that is Mother Nature.

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Vehicle fire causes building evacuations

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Members of the Lloydminster Fire Department and Lloydminster RCMP were on scene at a vehicle fire on Saturday night beneath the pedway between the Servus Sports Centre and Best Western Plus.

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A wiring issue in a late-model pickup truck caused evacuations at the Servus Sports Centre and Best Western Plus on Saturday night.

No one was injured.

“The Lloydminster Fire Department got a r e p or t of a ve hicle fire under the pedway between the Best Western Plus and the Servus Sports Centre,” said assistant fire chief, Bill Heesing.

As for the cause of the fire, Heesing explained

the driver reported he was having mechanical issues with the vehicle and was working on it under the pedway when it caught fire.

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Both buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure just in case smoke was in the buildings.

“The vehicle was on fire, there were visi-

ble flames and crews responded. We had our fire truck, and Tower 18 and Rescue 17 all responded due to the fact we had people in both the hotel and Servus Sports Centre,” said Heesing.

Aside from multiple Lloydminster fire crews, area residents also saw a heavy police presence to ensure all occupants vacated both buildings.

“Both buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure just in case smoke was in the buildings,” said Heesing.

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Border City Metis builds kinship

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Charlene Lavallee, left, president of the Association of Metis Non-Status and Status of Saskatchewan, sponsored the grand opening of the John William Ross building on Saturday. The building is named after the grandfather of Crystal Miller, vice president of Border City Metis Society.

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The Border City Métis Society is now on course to provide services and advocacy for all Indigenous people in Lloydminster from their new building.

Inclusivity was the theme during the official grand opening of the John William Ross building at 5009- 48 Ave. on Saturday, led by the organization’s vice president, Crystal Miller.

“Our hopes and dreams are to create programs and groups in safe spaces for our people to gather in,” said Miller at the ribbon cutting.

She went on state, “...to learn, to teach, to stand together in support of one another, to belong, to represent and to keep our cultural practices alive.”

The new building also houses the Border City Aboriginal Head Start Program for pre-schoolers and a new subsidiary called Border City Indigenous Society.

“It’s about kinship and keeping families together so we’ll be working with First Nations and Inuit as well,” said Miller.

Her group’s current priority is to plan an elders’ group and is looking to create a committee to come up with

other ideas as well.

“This is inclusive to any elder, so we’re thinking of doing things like bingo nights and things where we can provide transportation for them,” said Miller.

The grand opening was a personal one for Miller with the naming of the building in recognition of her grandfather, who was a pillar in the Métis community.

“He was a fiddler and a trapper and kept all of the native ways,” said Miller.

“He was the best grandpa anyone could ever ask for. I’m so proud but more so, I hope he’s proud of me.”

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers said to be able to name it after a long-time supporter and someone who is deeply involved and tied to the Métis is tremendous.

Ross formed the first Métis Society in Lloydminster in 1977 and he and his wife Helen raised funds to buy the same building in 1979 to launch Métis Housing.

The Métis Society bought the building back a few years ago, but the pandemic delayed the grand opening and full operations until recently.

Miller is pleased to have a seat on the board of the Association of Métis Non-Status and Status of Saskatchewan

(AMNSIS) representing all Indigenous people.

“I will bring provincial issues to the table and provincial support within my region to get my programs going, more support systems,” she said.

The grand opening was sponsored by AMNSIS headed by president Charlene Lavalle and vice-president Robert Doucette who were both in attendance.

Lavallee said AMNSIS was around in the ‘70s and ‘80s and was the precursor to the Métis Society of Saskatchewan.

“We feel that our Indigenous ties go beyond what the government labels are,” said Lavallee who thinks the federal Indian Act separates

Indigenous people.

“I have grandchildren who are Treaty and I’m Métis, but it doesn’t stop us from being family. It’s all Indigenous people under Section 35.”

Lavallee says nonstatus Indigenous people are being totally left out, but they have the same rights as Métis people do and questions why they are not getting the services.

“There are many outstanding issues but for non-status currently, the outstanding issue is recognition,” she said.

Lavallee says Border City Métis Society can help with that.

“For years they’ve been a Métis-specific group, but they are coming over to AMNIS and Crystal is really excited because she knows there are so many more people they can help and work with,” she said.

AMNIS is based in Saskatoon and recently received COVID relief funding for Indigenous people from the federal Coalition of Aboriginal People.

Program coordinator, Dakota Speidel with AMNIS, says they have had more than 1,000 applicants seeking help for things like rental arrears because of job loss in the pandemic.

“So we’re helping everyone get back on their feet and provide assistance for families all over Saskatchewan,” said Speidel.

“There is always a

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Myrtle Racette, centre, president of Border City Metis Society, is flanked by Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers, left, and Charlene Lavalle, right, president of AMNSIS, during the grand opening ribbon cutting of the John William Ross building on Saturday.

need and right now, you are seeing a lot of struggles financially because

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of things like financial assistance programs being cut.”

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Rescue Squad hosts specialized training TAYLOR WEAVER

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Having the best equipment on the market only gets you places when you’ve got the training to know how to use it.

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tality at the Border Inn and Suites on Tuesday during a training seminar by Marine Sonic Technology, hosted by the Lloydminster Rescue Squad (LRS).

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That’s all, folks!

Shellbrook, Sask. resident aces $1.2 million draw

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Lloyd Ex finance manager Stacy Cadzow, and Chase and Ace chairman Ray Foy, congratulate Duane and Janet Nyberg on their big $1.2M Chase the Ace win with proxy John Blair last Friday morning.

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After 46 weeks of hair-raising excitement, the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association’s Chase the Ace raffle has come to an end to the tune of $1,228, 082.

With only seven cards remaining going into last Wednesday’s draw, the odds of winning the jackpot had never been higher, and when it was all said and done, Duane Nyberg and his wife, Janet, of Shellbrook, Sask., were the newlyminted millionaires.

“Oh, we were pretty excited,” said Duane last Friday morning during a press conference at the Lloyd Ex. “It was disbelief,” added Janet.

Duane explained he hadn’t purchased any tickets for the raffle until last Wednesday when he decided to buy 40 tickets at a cost of $200.

“My daughter was buying them and I heard about it from her,” he said. “It paid off; it was good.”

Living out of town, the Nybergs were just sitting down to supper last Wednesday when the phone rang.

“The only 780 number I knew was hopefully this one,” said Duane. “We didn’t even know there was a live draw until my daughter sent us the video.”

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The only 780 number I knew was hopefully this one. We didn’t even know there was a live draw until my daughter sent us the video.

So, what does Duane intend to do with some of his winnings?

“Oh, we’re going to help our kids out, pay some bills and spoil the wife,” he said.

This was Lloyd Ex’s third Chase the Ace draw, and by far, the most successful.

“I’d like to thank everybody that bought tickets for this raffle,” said Ray Foy, chairman of the Chase the Ace committee.

“The Lloydminster and surrounding area, where all the tickets were bought, we sure appreciate the fundraiser and support for

the Lloyd Ex. “Prior to last week we also had 45 weekly winners that profited off of this event.

It’s been an exciting time; it’s been a great ride. We’ve had lots of laughs, and lots of winners coming in, and they’re just over the moon with this thing.”

The Ex’s last Chase the Ace draw wrapped up in July of 2021 when Jordan deGoede won $730,462.00.

During that run, the Ace of Hearts was also pulled with seven cards remaining, by the exact same proxy as this run, John Blair.

As was the case last summer, Blair stated “I knew I was going to pull the Ace this week.

Last time it was the third card from the lef t , t his t ime it was the third card from the right.”

Not only does Chase the Ace give the community a chance to win some big bucks, but it also allows the Lloyd Ex to raise some muchneeded funds.

“The money that’s been raised for the Lloyd Ex has come in a very timely fashion,” said Foy. “As you know, we’re coming out of a two-

year COVID period where money was very tight. (With this money), we’ve put a new roof on the WLS Convention Centre (previously called the Stockade Convention Centre), which was in need, we’ve torn down some hangars making room for a future expansion to a campground, we’ve (also) put in some permanent infrastructure.

Some examples would be some permanent lighting around wagon camps for the chuckwagons; we’ve also run power and wifi over t he inf ield t ower f or live broadcasting of events.”

Foy also explained the Ex has been taking steps in the right direction to avoid costly rental equipment needed for onsite projects.

“We also bought a gravel truck. We have indoor riding events where we used to (have to rent equipment to) haul sand in and out, but we can do that on our own now,” said Foy. “Everything we do going forward, we’re focusing on what’s efficient and cost-effective for us.”

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Rotary helps fund eye mission

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Paul Dusseault from the Edmonton Rotary Club Riverview provided the Rotary Club of Lloydminster Monday lunch meeting with an update via Zoom on an upcoming Mission Clarity project offering cataract eye surgery to patients in Ecuador. The Lloyd club donated $5,000 to the project.

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The Rotary Club of Lloydminster has gained some new insights into an upcoming eye surgery mission to Ecuador they financially support.

The project, dubbed Mission Clarity, is led

by the Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview backed by a $5,000 donation from Lloydminster Rotary.

Riverview spokesperson, Paul Dusseault, brought the Lloydminster club up to speed with his zoom presentation during their

Monday lunch meeting.

“We got our hotels arranged; we’ve got transportation arranged, everything’s in order—we’re going,” said Dusseault.

A team of 14 individuals will head to Cuenca, Ecuador in early September to

finally carry out a much-delayed ophthalmology program due to COVID. The goal of the project, initiated in March 2020, is to perform 100 cataract eye surgeries.

That number could double knowing local surgeons in Ecuador have completed 75 surgeries waiting for the Canadians to get the all-clear to fly in with less risk over COVID concerns.

Du sse au lt say s t he pandemic has turned out to be a blessing, however, as the extra time has given the team a greater understanding of the equipment, supplies and medications needed.

The patient selection process has also since been managed by Ecuador’s ministry of public health, to the relief of Rotary.

“We initially thought this was something that would be done headed

by Rotary and private

practice doctors,” said Dusseault.

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We got our hotels arranged; we’ve got transportation arranged, everything’s in order— we’re going.

“By having the ministry of public health involved, we’re really kind of assured the patients that are selected use the public health care system, not people that go through private health care that have money.”

Riverview Rotary has also gained more support from their Tomebamba Rotary Club partner in Cuenca in the interim. That has lowered project costs and opened the door to performing more eye surgeries.

The Canadian team

plans to donate 14 hockey bags of surgical supplies to Ecuador before heading back to Edmonton.

D u sse au l t sa y s t h e next steps are to get more equipment for public hospitals in Ecuador and take part in a potential mission to the jungle in a mobile operating unit.

He also told Lloyd Rotarians his home club has a 20-year history of involvement in Ecuador.

Past projects in that South American country include school upgrades, heart surgeries, a computer lab for disabled youth, a playground, water purification projects and refugee assistance.

Riverview also supported a team of 60 individuals who took part in a medical and dental mission to Cuenca in early 2020 just before COVID shut down further missions until now.

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Bobcats kickstart season with meet and greet

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source

Members of the Lloydminster Junior A Bobcats welcomed the community to the Centennial Civic Centre on Monday night for a meet and greet and barbecue.

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It was only fitting that the Lloydminster Junior A Bobcats hosted their season kick-off meet and greet and barbecue during one of the hottest weeks of summer.

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It’s fun to watch them grow as a player, and as an individual, they become a part of your family.

We loved the experience and I don’t think we’ll ever not do it now. It’s something we’re proud to be a part of.

On Monday evening, the ‘Cats allowed the community to meet new and returning players, talk about billeting opportunities, as well as enjoy a free hot dog or hamburger.

The event also signified the end of the team’s main camp, which took place over the weekend.

Ben Bygrove, who grew up in the Border

City and was recently named this year’s team captain, said it was great to see some new and familiar faces during Monday’s meet and greet after a busy weekend of skating.

“Today’s all about getting together with the community,” he said.

“People can come and pick up their season tickets, come and meet all the new guys that are here this year, and have a burger and mingle with the players, billets and season ticket holders.”

As for camp, Bygrove said the talent coming in this year is making the selection process difficult.

“I think we had 45 kids or something like that,” he said.

“It was really highintensity, lots of skill, and lots of promise I think with the younger guys coming in and making their statement for this year and for years to come.”

One of the billets in attendance on Monday was Ryan LeBlanc, who first billeted a player last season and said it was something he and his family won’t soon forget.

“It was something

our family talked about doing,” said LeBlanc, who’s also the deputy chief of the Lloydminster Rescue Squad.

“My wife and I have three kids at home so we weren’t sure if our household was ready for it, but we thought it might offer somewhat of a role model experience for our kids growing up. Our kids love hockey, and we couldn’t think of a better organization to work with than the Lloydminster Bobcats.

“We loved the experience and I don’t think we’ll ever not do it now. It’s something we’re proud to be a part of.”

LeBlanc and his family have Andon Coles returning to their home for the season and even picked up a second player over the weekend during camp.

With billeting, LeBlanc said he was amazed at how quickly the player becomes a member of the family.

“Andon quickly found his place in our home and we’re certainly proud of his accomplishments,” he said.

“It’s fun to watch them grow as a player, and as an individual, they become a part of your family. We’re thrilled to have Andon in our home.”

The Bobcats home opener against the Whitecourt Wolverines is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16 at the Centennial Civic Centre. The ‘Cats will again host the Wolverines on Sept. 17 before Sherwood Park comes to town for a game on Sept. 20.

“I think last year we had a building year and this year I think we’re looking to build on what we built last year, and I think we’re going to be a fun team to watch this year,” said Bygrove of the future. “We’ve got lots of returning guys from last year, so it should make for some good hockey that’s fun to watch.”

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Co-op adds to its fuel network GEOFF LEE

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Lloydminster and District Co-op has added two Husky retail fuel sites to its network to sell more litres of Co-op fuel.

One outlet is located in Maidstone, Sask. and the other, at 6309 – 44 Street in Lloydminster and will allow the Co-op to grow its services in those communities and expand into new areas.

“As a locally owned and operated Co-op, we’re focused on investing in our communities and bringing value to our members,” said Peter Brown, chief executive officer in a statement.

“Adding these sites to our fuel network signals our continued commit-

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Adding these sites to our fuel network signals our continued commitment to growing and serving our community for both the immediate and long-term.

ment to growing and serving our community for both the immediate and long-term.”

The Co-op purchased the retail fuel sites and fuel distribution rights from Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) as part of its agreement to acquire 171 Husky retail fuel sites from Cenovus

Supplied Photo Energy Inc., announced in November 2021.

Lloydminster and District Co-op is a member of FCL and will officially partner with these sites on Sept. 13.

The fuel sites will continue to oper-

ate under the Husky brand until they are re-branded as one of Co-op’s independent brands.

Brown says the Lloydminster fuel station has the potential to become a Tempo station as a

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reseller of Co-op fuels.

In the meantime, My Husky Rewards members can still earn and redeem points on all applicable transactions at Husky-branded sites.

In addition, Husky Gift Cards can still

be redeemed at any Husky-branded sites as a form of payment, but can no longer be purchased.

Co-op members will not be able to use their membership numbers at these new locations.

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Opinion

Leeway from Lloyd: Lloyd a hive of physical activity STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

It seems like Lloydminster is becoming a more active community year-round.

The City of Lloydminster is helping to facilitate that with the construction of the new arena event centre along with more sidewalks and multi-use pathways.

A lot of the activity though, is due to a few individuals who take it upon themselves to organize group outings and events like charity runs, such as the upcoming Terry Fox Run. There should be extra interest in the Fox run this fall with Terry’s brother Fred in town on Sept. 13 to talk to schools about

his brother’s Marathon of Hope to end cancer back in 1981.

Many local athletes post their daily exercise workouts on the internet service Strava with GPS, which is also a social media outlet.

Strava is a great way to connect with other like-minded individuals and cheer them on or congratulate them on their accomplishments.

Several local triathletes, for example, have posted their results from the Canadian Ironman held in Penticton B.C. on Aug. 28.

The previous Sunday, local runners shared their times on Strava from the Edmonton Marathon.

Most local athletes who post on Strava do the bulk of their training in and around Lloydm in ster. S o m e also

post interesting photos and videos from locations on vacations.

Almost all of the posted comments are positive and supportive.

Another group of local athletes is finetuning their trail running to take part in the Iron Horse Ultra 100-kilometre or 100mile endurance run in St. Paul Alberta on Oct. 2.

One triathlete from Lloy d minst er is also competing in the World Ironman Championship in Hawaii from Oct. 6-8.

Yours truly is taking part in the Drayton Valley (DV100) Grand Fondo on Sept.

10, which attracts a lot of good cyclists vying for $25,000 in prize money.

At age 73, I’m in it for one of the draw

prizes and hopefully doing well in my age group.

Recently, a few local athletes did well at the Canada Summer Games, including one rower who medalled twice and a local volleyball coach who

helped Team Saskatchewan win gold.

September is backto-school month and the start of a ton of fall sports for kids of all ages and indoor sports for adults and seniors.

I am out of breath already.

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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.

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

They offer one day a week for three-yearolds and one or two days a week for four and five-year-olds.

They have also qualified for the Affordability Grant! For more

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information please call Mrs. P at 780-8729523.

Bingo at the Moose The Moose Lodge, located at 5213-57 Street, Lloydminster, hosts bingo nights every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m.

The Moose also hosts crib tournaments

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every second Sunday of the month. Start time is 10 a.m. The cost to play is $10 and lunch is $12.

Bring Your Own Vinyl Nights Have some old records lying around? The 4th Meridian Brewing Company, located at Unit 6 2626 50 Ave., is hosting Bring Your Own Vinyl nights every Tuesday

during regular business hours, 4-9 p.m.

Kaiser Tourney The Legacy Centre is hosting a Kaiser tournament today! Play begins at 10 a.m. and is $10 and lunch is available for $12. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-5484 for more information.

Legecy Supper/ Dance The Legacy Centre is hosting its first supper/dance of the season on Sept. 9. Doors open and dancin’ start at 5 p.m. and catered dinner is at 6 p.m. Entertainment from Russell and the Girls will follow, then more dancin’ to the tunes of “Memory Lane.”

Cost is $25/person.

RESERVED TICKETS ONLY. Call the Legacy office at 780875-5484 to reserve your spot, or stop in at the Legacy Centre, 5101-46th Street, to purchase your tickets.

Spades Tourney The Legacy Centre is hosting a Spades tournament on Sept. 15. Play begins at 10 a.m. and is $10 to play.

Lunch is available for $12. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-5484 for more information.

Book Swap at Home Hardware A book swap is being held at Home Hardware in Lloy-

dminster on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring in your gently used, recent books (something you would lend a friend or be happy to receive) to our Reception desk (near the front exit).

Receive a voucher indicating the # of adult and kids books you dropped off. Pay $5 (proceeds go to a local school library / the public library. Return on Sept. 17 and pick up some new books! Show you card at the till and enjoy your new reads!

Summer Send Off Charity Car Show The Lloydminster Motor Club is hosting its summer send off charity car show on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lloyd Ex Grounds. Not only will there be a ton of cool cars to look at, but funds will be raised through a silent auction and funds will help support the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre and the GOAT’s Christmas Wish.

Cribbage Doubles Tourney The Legacy Centre is hosting a Cribbage Doubles tournament on Sept. 22, so bring a partner. Play begins at 10 a.m. and is $10 and lunch is available for $12. Everyone welcome! Call the Legacy office at 780-875-5484 for more information.

Legacy PUBNIGHT The Legacy Centre is hosting a Pubnight on Sept. 23. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m. and supper is served at

6 p.m. Dance the night away to the tunes of Saskatoon’s own Memory Lane. Call the Legacy office at 780-8755484 for more informati o n. Co st i s $ 15 / person at the door. All members and guests welcome.

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

Seniors’ General Meeting The Lloydminster Senior Citizens Society is hosting a general meeting at the Legacy Centre on Sept. 26. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Main Hall.

Any concerns? Bring them to the meeting! All members are encouraged to attend.

Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more information.

Hillmond Hall Turkey Supper The Hillmond Hall is pleased to announce they have selected a date for their annual Turkey Supper. The supper will be held on Oct. 2. Details to follow closer to the event.

Marywayne Fall Supper This year’s annual Marwayne Fall Supper is being held on Oct. 23 and will include a ham and turkey supper.

More details to follow.

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SMA/ACM motocross shootout all about family culture

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Jesse Royan takes the holeshot on Sunday afternoon during SMA/ACM Shootout action at the Lucas Bachman Memorial Raceway.

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It was race weekend at the Lucas Bachman Memorial Raceway as an interprovincial shootout brought in motocross riders from throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Alberta Championship Motocross (ACM) played host to the Saskatchewan Motocross Association (SMA) this

past weekend at the local track, and according to ACM vice president, Bobby Warring, it was one of the best tracks he’s ridden in a long time.

“The weekend was awesome. As far as the track goes, that’s probably the best prepped tracked I’ve ridden in years, it was just fantastic,” said Warring, who hasn’t raced in the

Border City since 2005.

“Lloyd was an unreal host; I’d come back in a heartbeat.”

But Warring wasn’t the only one taking notice of the on-track conditions.

“The weekend has been great. The track’s better than I’ve ever seen it here,” said 14-year-old Colton Beattie, who is partway through his first season as a sponsored rider with the team from Lloydminster Honda.

“We had rain on Saturday night and they tilled the track really deep, so it really helped the moisture in the track today, and it’s really kept the dust down.”

Lloydminster Honda put a team of four riders together this season including Beattie, Bentley Tondu, local pro, Jesse Royan, and the late Lucas Bachman’s sister, Charity, who had to take time off from racing due to cancer

treatment but has since gotten back on the bike.

Kelly Briggs, better known locally as “Briggsy,” is the Powerhouse manager at Lloydminster Honda as well as the sponsor of the Lloydminster Honda motocross team.

For Briggs, race weekends aren’t as much about winning or losing as they are about family.

“We’re at the greatest place on earth right now because every family here is having a great time,” he said.

“It’s a culture, everybody comes here together. If you look around you, there’s trailers everywhere, and everyone knows each other. They’re in competition with each other, but they’re also family. If somebody gets hurt, everybody’s there for you, you’re there for them, it doesn’t matter what happens.”

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Local pro Branden McKee leads his buddy and fellow pro Jesse Royan on Sunday afternoon at the Lucas Bachman Memorial Raceway.

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As for the weekend as a whole, Briggs said it was great to get so many talented riders and their families out to the local track for a couple of days.

“This whole event is absolutely unbelievable. We’re right on the border and we love

this sport, and we love promoting this sport,” said Briggs.

“We grow this sport in every age group, from four years old all the way up to a 69-year-old rider who’s out on the track racing right now.”

Being around motocross racing for quite

some time, Briggs loves many aspects of the sport, but his favourite of all is the people involved.

“It’s the people. I love people. I love great people that help people, that’s what matters to me, more than anything,” he said.

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Lakeland energized by feast funds

Photo Courtesy of Lakeland College

This year’s Feast on the Farm raised $70,000 for student-led programs at Lakeland College. Roughly 300 guests attended the event under the tent at the Research Centre on the Vermilion campus.

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Lakeland College is off to a good start this month with $70,000 raised for student-led activities from the proceeds of this year’s Feast on the Farm dinner.

Nearly 300 guests attended the fundraiser, presented by Cenovus Energy, under a tent at the Research Centre at the Vermilion campus

on Aug. 18.

The total raised surpassed the target goal of $50,000 to the delight of Lakeland president and CEO Alice Wainwright-Stewart. “It was a perfect evening,” said Wainwright-Stewart.

“Seeing our partners in our communities come together to celebrate in person, for the first time since 2019,

was such a thrill.”

Wainwright-Stewart noted collaborating with their communities and industry partners has always been a key foundation of the education at Lakeland.

“The way our communities came together to support our immersive-learning model is amazing,” she said.

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Do you know what was in the wind last week?

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WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

Seemingly random material was printed on the front pages of the Lloydminster Times newspaper in the summer of 1907.

At first glance, it almost appeared to have a ‘believe it or not’ vibe. Printed pokes at certain Lloydminster citizens and references to local happenings are rather amusing; it also provides readers with some thought-provoking information.

Sound advice was always offered to anyone who would be gracious enough to accept it. One, in particular, stood out and is reminiscent of the ‘keeping up with the Jones’ phrase.

“Don’t live so fast that you have to run into debt to keep up.” Sound advice for sure.

Have you experienced the mind-spinning frustration of solving mathematical word problems as a student and then wondered if you would ever use this skill as an adult?

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The feast menu included bison crostinis, chicken supreme, and beef tenderloin with entertainment by emcee Greg Shannon, CFCW radio host and Lakeland class of 1987 alumnus.

This event also included several guest speakers and was well supported by area sponsors.

Well apparently, folks in 1907 were also put to the test.

“A locomotive going at a speed of 30 miles an hour gives 1,056 puffs in 60 minutes.

How many puffs will the new (Rendell Estate Subdivision) townsite require to make them go at the above rate?”

Lloydminster was quickly growing and its landscape was steadily changing.

Some folks joked there was so much building going on, that if a man came home after being away for a month, he needed to have his own street identified before finding his house.

“There seems to be a difference of opinion as to where the temperance party should hold their meetings. Why not try one of the hotels?”

Temperance, the serving of alcohol in hotels and its consumption, was a spirited topic amongst the early settlers.

Many public meetings and heated protests were held to dispute this difference of opinion.

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Funds from previous feast fundraisers have helped support the Human Services Club’s natural playscape project, the interior design technology students’ cutting room redesign, safety equipment for the Emergency Training Centre, and the design and replacement of the crop technology students’ grain shed, among others.

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Dear Money Lady: I’m in my 30’s and want to know how to save my first $50,000 – any help?

- James Dear James – what a great question!

There are some basic ways to save regardless of your age. Of course, if you are young and just starting out, adopting the right habits will benefit you immensely, perhaps even for your entire lifetime.

Saving must be a conscious decision you make to yourself that requires long-term discipline. Actually, James, these principles can be applied to any-

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Ask The Money Lady

thing that is important to you, such as, losing weight, kicking a bad habit, getting your dream job, or of course saving money.

Most people want everything instantly, which has caused Canadians to reach for credit to supplement their lifestyle.

With the rising rates today, many are beginning to panic and wonder if they really needed all their indulgent toys that have now got them into debt.

Money is emotional and people spend for different reasons.

Aside from basic living, we tend to spend on instant pleasures in the present when we should really be saving and

delaying that gratification for the future.

Children want things now, but adults should be mature enough to wait.

Another way we get into trouble is when we over-commit ourselves because we don’t want to say no and disap point others.

People-pleasers have a habit of saying YES when they know they should say NO. Now before you decide to send me emails saying that it is impossible to save in today’s economy, according to global economic data, Canada is one of the top ten richest countries in the world.

We are a fully west-

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You all know that anything important to you, takes a precisioned focus and a dedicated well thought-out plan.

So, let’s get started together.

First, to become a saver, you will need to take an inventory of all

the things you say yes to, and ask yourself if it’s possible to start saying no.

You don’t always have to decline, but even saying no more often will help get your finances in order and create a new habit of saving that you must adopt.

Second, you need to become personally responsible for your current situation. Get a journal and start “brain-dumping” your ideas down on paper –

ideas of ways you can save, reduce expenditures, increase your income, and improve your situation.

No one can do this for you.

Critical thinking demands that you operate from an objective reality, and the reality is that no one but you can rescue yourself from debt (or anything else for that matter: addiction, obesity, loneliness, etc.).

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RCMP wish students safe return to school MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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The Lloydminster RCMP is welcoming students back for a new school year and is reminding motorists to watch for children in designated school zones and playground areas.

Driver’s need to stay focused and cautious when driving through school zones.

The Lloydminster RCMP is encouraging parents to review the rules of the road with their children and go over their daily route to and from school.

Tips for Students •Use designated crossing points and follow crossing signals where available.

•Remove headphones and put down the cell phone when crossing the road.

•When crossing major roads, make sure that all lanes of traffic have stopped before walking across.

Often drivers in the middle lanes don’t see pedestrians.

•Make eye contact with the drivers before stepping out onto crosswalks.

•Dress to be seen – daylight hours are

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•Walk o n the sidewalk, or if unavailable, walk on the side of the road facing the traffic.

•Walk on well-lit routes with less traffic.

•Always be aware of your surroundings.

Tips for Drivers •Plan ahead, leave earlier to allow yourself extra time through school zones.

•Be alert to children near or around crosswalks and intersections.

•If a vehicle in a different lane slows or stops in front of you, slow down or stop and ensure that no one is on the crosswalk before proceeding.

•Always yield to pedestrians at intersections or designated crosswalks.

“This time of year is

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Stop waiting to be rescued by refinancing your mortgage again. You must take control and create saving habits.

Third, endure some personal suffering.

Drive your car longer or better still – sell it for a more economical one, move to a less expensive home or rental, give up costly habits, take your lunch to work, stop using your credit card without budgeting for purchases; you get the idea.

Breaking old habits and implementing new ones is indeed difficult to do.

Just because you decide to stop spending doesn’t mean you won’t want to.

If you’re going to save that first $50,000 you have to learn to “say no” to yourself and “yes” to keeping the money in your bank account.

Professionals say it takes 30 days

always exciting for students and parents after a great summer, so we want to make sure everyone is able to get back into the school routine in a safe manner,” said Const. Kelsey Davidge, a Lloydminster RCMP member and School Resource Officer.

“Please make sure you remain aware of all surroundings when travelling around busy school zones at all times of the day.”

Members of the Lloydminster RCMP will be out in our city school zones conducting education and enforcement to ensure everyone has a safe return to school.

If you have any additional concerns about a particular school zone or city street, please contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780808-8400.

of strict implementation accompanied by mild emotional suffering to create a new habit.

So, make a plan, prepare yourself, and be resolved to stick to your plan no matter how it makes you feel.

When you are tempted to revert back to your old spending ways, remember your goal and replace your suffering with a personal source of pride in knowing that you will be reaching your goal of lowering your debt or building an emergency fund.

Think about it for a moment, if you are already suffering with debt and personal defeat now, why not suffer by making the right changes on your way to victory?

- Christine Ibbotson is a national radio host and author of three finance books plus the Canadian Best-Selling Book “How to Retire Debt-Free & Wealthy.” Visit www. askthemoneylady.ca or send a question to info@askthemoneylady.ca.

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A “not-to-do” gardening list GREEN FILE MARK & BEN CULLEN

Tired of being told what to do?

If so, you will like our column this week. Gardeners are generally busy doing stuff. But there are some tasks that just are not necessary, some are a walk backwards.

Here is our list of Not To-Do’s which will guide you to your most productive garden outcome: Fertilizing. Resist. Do not fertilize your permanent plants in the second half of the season, ie. now.

Most plants will have taken what they need from the soil and an additional boost of nutrients can result in soft new growth that is susceptible to winter dieback. Focus on long-term soil fertility by adding compost and mulching heavily for happy, healthy plants come fall.

Note that tender annuals can be fertilized any time all season long as they die with firstseason frost anyway.

A fall lawn fertilizer, which is important, should be lower in nitrogen (which promotes green growth) and relatively higher in phosphorus (to pro-

mote healthy roots) and should not be applied until late October or early November.

Scheduled watering makes no sense.

You drink when you’re thirsty, right? Plants are like people, which is why putting your inground sprinkler on a timer is a waste of water and may lead to overwatering.

Apply water less frequently, and deeper to train your plants to put down deeper roots.

Note that perennial plants all have different needs for water.

Astilbe does not like to dehydrate while Hosta are tough as nails in this regard. Hand watering

Church Directory CITY CHURCH LLOYD 5115 49 Street Lloydminster, AB 780-808-4244 SERVICE TIME 11:00AM SUNDAYS (lunch to follow) Pastor Lyle & Laura Berg ALL WELCOME

ALPHA COURSE Starts on Tuesday, Sept. 6 ARC FOURSQUARE CHURCH 4907 49 Ave

• The Alpha course seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of videos and discussions.

• This is an 11 week course that will include a day away at Turtle Lake.

• Includes supper every Tuesday at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm.

If you would like to know more and/or would like to join the ALPHA COURSE call Pastor Lisa at 780-872-8001.

has its advantages.

Do not garden naked.

We have tried weeding in flip flops, and it never goes well. We wear clothes in the garden for protection: from the sun, prickles, soil, and stinging nettles (do not think too much about this, but stinging nettles while gardening naked?).

Americans in Seattle have other ideas. They created a day called World Garden Naked Day, which is always the first Saturday in May. The British have enthusiastically embraced this idea.

Pruning while naked?

Strictly forbidden.

Landscape fabric. Sometimes called weed barrier fabric. We believe that this is false advertising.

When you lay down the polyester spun material that allows water through and in theory no weeds, you are inviting weeds to germinate and root into the fabric, which is course and tough as nails.

The results are not weedless gardens but gardens full of weeds that are difficult to pull out of the ‘weed barrier’ fabric. It IS useful for use under interlocking brick and to line a retaining wall, holding back excess soil and grit.

Cut your lawn. Of course, you will cut your lawn when it is needed, but when is it needed?

We say, not until it

Photo courtesy of Mark Cullen grows above 7 or 8 cm tall. The taller the grass blades the deeper the roots. Most Canadians cut their lawn too often and too short.

Do not forget the garden furniture. You placed a bench at the extreme end of the garden as it looks good there.

When did you last sit on it? Shut your eyes and listen to the wind in the trees, the bird song in the bushes, and the buzz of bumblebees in your bergamot?

There is so much more activity going on in your garden than you will ever realize, until you stop long enough to observe it with all your senses.

What not to do in the garden? Work. We do not mean ever, but from time to time, work is done even when there are endless jobs still to do.

Here’s a recommendation: Mark sowed a garden of “humming-

bird flowers” in his yard with his four-year-old grandson Conrad last fall (McKenzie Hummingbird and Wildflower mix, $14.99).

This year it exploded with poppies and a variety of other bright, pollinator-attracting flowers. When you stand next to it, as Conrad does every time he visits, you slowly become aware of the myriad of mason bees, bumble bees, unidentified flying objects and yes, even hummingbirds, which are a cinch to overlook while you are in motion.

Mark Cullen is an expert gardener, author, broadcaster, tree advocate and Member of the Order of Canada. His son Ben is a fourth-generation urban gardener and graduate of University of Guelph and Dalhousie University in Halifax. Follow them at markcullen.com, @ markcullengardening, and on Facebook.

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Hot, dry weather allowed for tremendous harvest progress, especially in the southwest and west-central regions.

Some areas in the east-central region received heavy rainfall once again, which has slowed down the maturation of crops or halted producers who are ready to begin harvest of early seeded crops.

Harvest progress sits at 16 per cent, up from five per cent last week and right on par with the five-year average.

An additional 12 per cent of the crop is now swathed or ready to straight-cut.

Harvest progress is most advanced in the southwest region where farmers have 45 per cent of their crop now in the bin, followed by producers in the westcentral who have 19 per cent of their crop harvested.

Farmers in the southeast have six per cent of crop off their fields, the east-central has completed four percent and both the northern regions have one per cent of their crop harvested.

For many producers in the wetter areas of the province, harvest will not begin for another week or more as their crops have not matured yet.

Sixty-three per cent of the winter wheat, 36 per cent of the fall rye, 52 per cent of the lentils, 43 per cent of the field peas, 30 per cent of the durum, six per cent of the spring wheat and three per cent of the canola has been combined.

Several localized rain showers passed through the province over the past week, mainly over the eastern and northern regions with some parts of the southern regions receiving precipitation ranging from

nil to 18 mm in the Moosomin area.

The Yorkton area received 36 mm, the Eyebrow area 28 mm, the Foam Lake area 26 mm, the Hudson Bay area 22 mm and the Hafford area eight mm.

Grain producers across the province would like to see a halt in the rain so they can either maintain momentum with harvest operations or to allow their crops to finally ripen so that harvest may begin.

Many producers have voiced concern over how badly they will need rain once harvest is completed to recharge the soil moisture of their respective regions.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 56 per cent adequate, 26 per cent short and 17 per cent very short.

Hay and pastureland topsoil moisture is rated as three per cent surplus, 52 per cent ade-

quate, 29 per cent short and 16 per cent very short.

Provincially, pasture conditions are rated as six per cent excellent, 37 per cent good, 28 per cent fair, 16 per cent poor and 13 per cent very poor.

Pastures have greatly improved this year due to more frequent rains; the largest improve ment has been seen in the eastern half of the province along with the northwest region.

In the southwest and west-central regions, pastures have not fared as well due to suffering through extremely dry growing conditions once again.

The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, heavy rainfall and hail.

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There were also a handful of reports of sawfly damage in some wheat fields this past week, but producers are saying that damage is low for the time being.

Farmers are busy getting equipment and bins ready for harvest and waiting for their

crop to dry enough to allow combining. With harve st u nd e rw ay in Saskatchewan, we want to remind producers to exercise caution and remain safe.

Give equipment plenty of time and space when travelling down or crossing highways or other roads.

Producers are reminded to have firefighting equipment nearby, especially in regions that are extremely dry.

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V-ball primer hones game skills GEOFF LEE

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You can’t teach height, but you can compensate with skills.

That’s what 6 ft. 7 volleyball instructor Jordan Silzer said during a three-day Barons Volleyball Camp last week at College Park School.

It was also the theme for young players.

Barons students at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School are among the first to apply new skills on Thursday during the first day of classes when tryouts take place for seniors.

Doug Smith, vice principal at the Comp, says overall the camp helps players hit the ground running with the resumption of volleyball in September.

“Volleyball season is upon us,” said Smith on the final day of the

camp.

“It’s good to get into the gym and touch a ball and get a feeling for it and head into tryouts and hopefully make the team.”

Smith says the Middle schools will probably get going the second week of school with elementary tripleball (a form of volleyball) heading off in the middle of September.

His own daughter Katie was at the camp hoping to get a quick start to her season at Bishop Lloyd Middle School with great instruction for Silzer and Shae Little, another former Huskie player.

“We’ve been learning the basic skills, defending, passing, hitting. It gives me a head start,” she said.

Ditto for her friend, Rynn Oliver, who plays

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Rynn Oliver, left, and Katie Smith, will start school volleyball with a jumpstart after attending the Barons Volleyball Camp held at College Park School last week. About 60 kids from the area and regional public and Catholic schools took part.

volleyball at E.S. Laird, and added spiking to the list of skills that will get her off to a good start this season.

“I’m going to start vol-

leyball tryouts at E.S. Laird so it will probably help me there,” she said.

A total of 60 kids took part in the camp,

including about 35 girls and 25 boys, who participated in daily skill development sessions and scrimmages.

“We have kids from the Catholic division, Neilburg—all over the place,” said Smith.

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Student athletes prep for season

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“With our young group it’s the very basic skills –passing, setting, but this group is a pretty high-level group so our scrimmages actually look like volleyball, which is really neat,” said Smith.

The older students on the other hand get a lot of ball touches and reps and drills

from the coaches.

Little, who is actually a pilot now, explains the aim is to help the younger kids to get the basic skills down while the older kids work on more advanced techniques and specialize in the area they are good at.

“We were here last year and there seems there’s a lot

of skill here— a lot of people trying hard so it’s going good,” he said.

Silzer is going back to U of S this fall to get a masters in engineering and describes himself as a well-rounded player.

“I’m a tall guy, I like to be good at everything so I like to try and inspire the kids to

learn every skill as well,” he said.

He says the camp is good for himself and Little, and for the kids.

It was moved at the last minute to College Park with construction activity going on the Comp with its expansion program.

“We have lots of con-

tractors going in and out.

We have some renovations going on inside as well,” explained Smith who can’t wait for the new gym to be finished.

“The gym that we’re going to have there hopefully next spring is going to be spectacular. We can host a lot of things there.”

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The annual ban on pruning elm trees ended Aug. 31, and Saskatchewan home and property owners are encouraged to prune their elm trees again starting Sept. 1.

Each year, provin-

cial regulations prohibit pruning elm trees from April 1 to Aug. 31 to reduce the risk of spreading Dutch Elm Disease (DED).

The elm bark beetles that spread the disease are most active during this period, and fresh cuts from prun-

ing can attract insects to healthy elm trees.

Regular pruning is a great practice to keep trees healthy and less vulnerable to all types of diseases. Outside the ban period, removing the dead branches on elm trees makes trees less attractive to elm bark beetles and reduces the risk

of DED. The early fall weather offers an ideal setting for tree maint enance; wit h leaves still on the trees, homeowners have an easier time seeing and removing dead or unhealthy branches.

Remember: bad pruning practices or pruning incorrectly can injure trees and

add stress, making them more vulnerable to DED. It’s important to prune properly, whether you hire someone or do it yourself.

Under provincial regulations, commercial pruners of elms must complete a recognized training program or be supervised by someone who has.

In Saskatchewan, it is illegal to transport or store elm firewood. The wood can carry the elm bark beetles, and transported wood is one of the main ways the disease spreads.

Dispose of elm wood promptly by burning or burying it in a location approved by your local municipality.

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often shared as inspiration. In an unnamed American garden, the types of flowers grown were solely selected so one set closes at each hour of the day.

Some opened at night t o share t heir scent ; others curled up and didn’t open for several months.

The reason for the St. Lawrence River phenomenon was unknown at this time.

For seven years its depth gradually decreased, and then slowly increased over the next seven years.

The difference in depth during this phenomenon was about five feet. Many were very perplexed as to why this repeatedly happened.

From 1897 to 1907 Canada’s wheat yield was approximately 18.95 bushels per acre

compared to 13 bushels per acre in the United States.

It was encouraging news for this side of the border and presented a future challenge for our American neighbours.

The answer to, “Do you know what was in the wind last week?” is DUST. This is something we can easily relate to in 2022 as gusty winds continue to prevail.

“Some call it ‘r oobu b,’ some ‘r hu barb,’ some ‘rooburb’ and some ’pie-plant,’ anyway it’s due now.”

No matter what you call it, I, along with many others, look forward to enjoying the first harvest of rhubarb from the garden.

There’s nothing better than rhubarb cobbler fresh from the oven.

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The tale of the stone chimney MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

It was a phone conversation which afterwards seemed a little odd to me.

The caller had identified herself as the British Columbiabased daughter, and estate executor, of the recently-deceased owner of an acreage located within the forest fringe of northwest Saskatchewan.

She had never seen the property in person but needed an estimated value to transfer the title, and when that was accomplished, would be giving it to me to sell.

Nothing unusual about that; Realtors get those types of requests all the time.

But I sensed there was more to the story, and after researching the current title, I noted her father had owned the property for almost six years.

Six years, and she had never seen where he was living?

The daughter had

given me permission to break into the home, if necessary, as she believed it to be under construction with him temporarily occupying a former wooden grain bin next door.

So, before I ventured to the site, I phoned an acquaintance who lived a couple of miles south of it and asked if he had known the gentleman.

“John was a tough old bird,” was the response.

“He only ventured into town for groceries and mail. We always wondered how he made it through in the cold weather, but I would plow him out when I went by to where we winter cattle. Never did invite me in for coffee and my thanks were often just a wave through the window. I guess he wanted to be left alone!”

It was early winter when I got to the site, with just a skiff of snow on the ground.

The main house was under construction as she had said, at a stage where the weather could be kept out but not wired or insulated.

However, there was

one feature completed: a beautiful stone fireplace positioned centre stage in the living room between windows overlooking the small lake to the north.

And out those windows on that crisp day, was a black wolf trotting across the ice, looking back in my direction, having obviously had his hunting trip disrupted by an unexpected stranger on site.

The shack next door was one big room, with a wood stove, table, t wo chairs, bed , and radio. Talk about living rough!

The daughter didn’t seem surprised at my valuation and rather pessimistic view on marketing the site.

Essentially, I believed it was worth the value of the land, and not much else. Honestly, she just didn’t seem interested.

It was then she told me her father had been a stone mason in Vancouver with a reputation for quality work and had done custom

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Unfortunately, he would frequently stop by the local pub on the way home to wash the stone dust out of his throat.

The family never knew what to expect when he came through the door. “I did not have a happy childhood,” she said, “until the day he packed up his tools and clothes in his truck then left mom, my sister, and I to make out on our own.”

Months went by after

my report to her and frankly, I had forgotten about the property until I bumped into the gentleman I had consulted with in a hardware store one day.

He asked me if I heard the latest on the acreage I had called him on?

Earlier in the spring, another neighbour had noticed smoke coming out of the trees. As he drove up the gravelled RM road, a car with B.C. plates turned out of the driveway in front of him and sped off back

towards town.

Concerned about the smoke, he drove into the yard. The house under construction was burnt to the ground.

All that was left was the stone fireplace and chimney.

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

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

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DON DALTON

Feb. 17, 1932 - Sept. 5, 2008 In loving memory of a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

One precious to our hearts has gone, The voice we loved is stilled.

The place made vacant in our home, Can never more be filled.

Our Father in His wisdom called.

The one His love had given, And so on earth the body lies, His soul is safe in Heaven.

Your loving, wife Marg, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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SCOTT: Melvin Stanley Scott was born 1936 in Manor, Saskatchewan as the eldest of four siblings. As a youth he lived in Manor SK, Mirror AB, and Indian Head SK. In 1964 when Melvin was 10 years old, his family moved to Turtleford.

Melvin’s schooling was at the West Hazel County School, and at that time Melvin and his siblings would drive the horse and cart to school daily. When the school moved into Turtleford, he attended there until Grade 10, all while farming with his dad.

On April 14, 1961, Melvin married Jessie Grant of Turtleford. Incidentally on his 25th birthday. Together they had 3 children: Faye, Bradley, and Russell. For many years he continued to farm, loved his many dogs that he had by his side over the years, being close to nature and the quiet.

Melvin was very active in the community, being a part of TADRA coaching, organizing minor hockey and baseball with his son’s Bradley and Russell. He enjoyed golfing and curling along with supporting many community events.

Melvin also served on multiple committees such as Turtle River Junction, Sask Wheat Pool, United Anglican Church Board and Turtleford Agriculture Society.

Throughout the years, Melvin always supported his children, grandchildren and more recently, his great grandchildren, at sporting events, music, drama, 4H and dancing events.

In his later years, Melvin attended chuckwagon races all across Saskatchewan and Alberta, went golfing at Mervin, usually in the morning, and he and his wife, Jessie, travelled to Alaska, Central and Southern United States, Costa Rica and several winters visiting Victoria, B.C for a few months at a time.

Melvin was a very quiet, gentle, hardworking, honorable man. A man of his word, a devoted husband, advisor, and confidante. He was always willing to give a helping hand when and where needed. He loved a good joke, bowling, reading western novels,

collecting model tractors, playing UNO and Hand & Foot Canasta with the 3 generations of his family. He was a leader, teacher, and so very proud for his wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be dearly missed by all.

Melvin is survived by: his loving wife, Jessie; three children, Faye (Glenn) Richardson, Bradley Scott (Shelly Eversen) and Russell Scott; seven grandchildren , Jordie, Austin, Corey (Sara), Cassidy (Foster Ilcio), Justin (Jessica), Britney (Tyler Lippert) and Kelleigh (Jason Allan); two great grandchildren, Cally and Sawyer; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Melvin is predeceased by: his parents, Harvey “Stan” and Hazel Scott; and daughter-in-law, Roberta Scott.

Close the Gate Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now.

Your labour is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait, Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate.

Nancy Kraayenhof Thank you to everyone who has shared their time, love, and laughter with our family. We cherish every call, flower arrangement, card, and memory shared. We would like to whole-heartedly thank the family, friends, neighbors, emergency services, and all the medical staff. The role you have played in Melvin’s journey has been priceless. To the community where Melvin worked, raised his family, and spent his life, thank you. It’s every passing hello, coffee, event, and visit that makes life so special. He was so proud of the community he loved. Thank you to everyone that was able to help with and attended Melvin’s funeral. We are so grateful for every kind word, hug and show of support. It made the day just what Melvin would have wanted. A special thanks to McCaw Funeral Service for their support throughout the process. Your kindness and professionalism is so very much appreciated.

Thank you to Meredith Chuiko for officiating the service and TADRA ladies for the lunch and refreshments.

Sincerely, Jessie, Faye (Glenn), Russell, Bradley (Shelly) and families.

In lieu of Thank You cards, the family will be making a donation to the Turtleford Hospital Auxiliary.

go of lo ... et l e w e, l i l “ Li le by e.” but never of lov

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