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Puck battle on border a big hit!

Proposed electoral map up for revision GEOFF LEE

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Current and former Lloydminster Bobcats players were all smiles with Olympic gold medalist and former Bobcat, Emerance Maschmeyer, on Saturday night during the Boundary Ford Gives Boundary Battle of Alberta.

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It was the fundraiser organizers and volunteers felt the community needed and deserved, and it didn’t disappoint.

Last Saturday, NHL alumni from the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames hit the ice at the Centennial Civic Centre for the Boundary Ford Gives Boundary Battle of Alberta (BBOA).

The first BBOA took place in 2019 with funds raised supporting the Lloydminster Region Health Foun-

dation’s (LRHF) Project Sunrise, a mental health initiative.

Roughly $100,000 was raised through the 2019 Border Battle.

Funds from this year’s game haven’t been totalled yet, but all funds raised are being split between the LRHF, the Lloydminster Bobcats Junior A hockey team, as well as the Lloydminster Rescue Squad.

“It was a long time in the making to put this event on and bring everyone together, but it was a great success.

We couldn’t be happier

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A young hockey fan looks up at former Edmonton Oilers’ centre Kyle Brodziak during a Saturday afternoon autograph session at the Centennial Civic Centre.

that everyone enjoyed their time and that we were able to give back to the three organizations we were supporting through this initiative,” said Carly Pollard, Boundary Ford’s marketing manager and Boundary Ford Gives chair.

Whether it’s entertainment on a Friday night, life-saving emergency services, or basic healthcare, Pollard knows the important role each of the three

receiving organizations plays in the community, making them more than deserving of funding.

“We definitely exceeded our expectations and put on an event that had a lot of growth from the 2019 event,” said Pollard.

“We’ve also had a long break where we couldn’t get together, so it was fun to see the crowd, and I think this type of event was needed.”

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The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta will go back to the drawing board to rework proposed changes to the Lakeland constituency map that would split the City of Lloydminster and the County of Vermilion River.

Revisions are in order following a public hearing held in Lloydminster last Thursday with objections to the proposal voiced by representatives from the city, county and Lakeland New Democrats.

“We will be making changes to our proposal based on representations we’ve already received and comments we’ve already received,” said Justice Bruce McDonald who chairs the three-person commission.

The commission’s initial proposed boundary would also change the electoral landscape by moving the rural City of Lloydminster to Battle River-Crowfoot and adding the industrial

city of Fort Saskatchewan to Lakeland.

The commission’s mandate under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act is to redraw the electoral districts in Alberta based on criteria such as average population numbers and communities of identity and interest.

“We think we did a pretty good job of putting this together. We’re not perfect and we know there’s things that need to be changed,” said McDonald.

“It’s not cast in stone.”

Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers argues the city and the county are an economic unit that needs to stay intact with the Battle River being a natural dividing line with the Battle River-Crowfoot constituency.

“It takes in the entire County of Vermilion River and we want to work together with the county and other organizations,” said Aalbers.

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Former Calgary Flames centre Doug Gilmour was all smiles during an autograph session at the Centennial Civic Centre on Saturday afternoon prior to playing in the Boundary Battle of Alberta.

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Canadian Olympic gold medalist and former Calgary Flames forward Mason Raymond was one of many alumni players to hit the ice on Saturday and had nothing but great things to say of the day.

“First of all, it’s fun to be back on the ice.

It’s been a while since I think a lot of us have been on the ice, especially with COVID, but it was tons of fun,” said Raymond.

“This is what we lived for so many years, to go out there and compete and have some fun, so when you can raise some good money, put a show on in front of some fans, come to a great blue-collar town like this, it’s great for the people and it’s a ton of fun for us.”

Lloydminster native and former Oilers Cory Cross echoed Raymond’s remarks and noted it’s always nice coming home.

“There’s lot of hard work that’s involved, and just seeing everybody come together and

raise a lot of money for the organizations this year, it’s always great,” said Cross.

“I don’t play very much anymore, but it’s nice to come back with the Oilers and play in front of some people and see the family.”

LRHF CEO, Stephanie Munro, stated the health foundation was beyond grateful for the generous support of Boundary Ford Gives and they were honoured to be part of such a wonderful community event.

“Our foundation could not continue to provide the life-saving enhancements and innovations to healthcare we do without the generous support of our donors,” she said.

“It really was a magical day, to see so much joy brought to those attending and the community as a whole.

Thank you to everyone that attended the event, Oilersnation, Oilers alumni, Calgary Flames alumni, the sponsors and volunteers ... none of this could have been

possible without each and every one of you. A special thank you to all of the organizers who pulled off another successful event for our community.”

Bobcats head coach and GM, Nigel Dube, who suited up for the Flames on Saturday with a couple of his players, said he and the team were thrilled to be a part of the day and greatly appreciate the support from Boundary Ford Gives.

“First and foremost, it was such a great event for our community. What a privilege to have the names of NHL players in our community,” he said.

“This event has such a positive impact on our community and organization. It helps the Lloyd rescue squad, LRHF and the Bobcats move forward each year and be so active in our community. Without the support of Boundary Ford Gives and events like BBOA, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do on a daily basis.”

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Aalbers against city, county electoral split

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Donna Wilson, a member of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta, shows Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers some of the proposed boundary changes to the Lakeland riding prior to the start of a public hearing at the Holiday Inn on Sept. 8. Aalbers is against Lloydminster and the County of Vermilion River being split up by two ridings.

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“We do a lot of work with the county and other partners through various organizations.

By splitting the constituency, you get separation.”

Aalbers told the commission the city works with the county on a number of economic fronts including the Vermilion River Regional Alliance of nine member municipalities.

“We work to lobby both provincially and federally and work together,” said Aalbers.

He pointed out that Lloydminster supplies some water to the Alberta Central East Waterline, serving the county and many communities in Lake-

land, as an example of regional alignment.

“So there’s a lot of examples out there I am hoping the commission will take into account,” said Aalbers.

The boundary proposal would also shift ParadiseValley to Battle River-Crowfoot, leaving Lloydminster to deal with three MPs and the county with two.

“What happens in the city affects the county and what happens in the county affects the city,” argued Aalbers.

County Reeve Stacey Hyrciuk, along with deputy Reeve Clinton Murray and councillor Marty Baker, say the economic unit with Lloydminster includes smaller municipalities within the county that

all work together.

“We’ve got the Village of Paradise Valley that would potentially be cut off with a large portion of the county, separating the county into two regions, which poses a greater challenge,” said Hyrciuk.

“Cutting us down the middle county-wise and leaving some of our neighbourhood on this side and some on the other side makes no sense.”

She says it makes sense for the people trying to work this out on a population base,

but things on paper are different from the reality on the ground.

Presenter, Desiree Bissonnette, president of the Lakeland NDP came to tell the commission she doesn’t think Fort Saskatchewan’s profile fits in with a bunch of rural communities in the riding.

“I’m concerned with the addition of Fort Saskatchewan we’re going to have more focus on suburban interests and the rural interests may be left behind,” explained Bissonnette.

“I really love Lakeland having Lloyd and Vermilion together since they have a shared college campus.”

She joked Mundare has the giant sausage, Vermilion has the giant mushrooms, Vegreville has the giant egg, Glendon has the giant pierogi and asks why would you ruin such a great meal.

The commission will wrap up all hearings this month and then hold two virtual hearings in October for people that couldn’t attend the in-person sessions.

“Then we sit down and look at ou r proposal and change it for our final report that we have to submit to the House of Commons no later than Dec. 15,” said McDonald.

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Colour Run supports quality of life for all

TAYLOR WEAVER

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Lloydminster and area residents were seeing a rainbow at Bud Miller All Seasons Park last Friday as the Bea Fisher Group of Companies held its annual Colour Run. Almost a decade-old tradition, the run has become a beloved community event which helps add a little more colour into the lives of those with developmental disabilities.

The run also helps the organization bring in much-needed funds

for capital projects and improvement projects throughout the year.

“We are back here in beautiful Bud Miller All Seasons Park for the Colour Run, and I can’t be more excited about the weather we’re getting right now,” said Kim Crockett, marketing business coordinator at Bea Fisher.

“The crowd is starting to show up now, and today is all about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

“Funds from this year’s run will be going

to support a couple of things. Sometimes we have specialized equipment we need to purchase for the individuals we provide care for, and we’ve also always got some sort of capital project on the go.”

Crockett went on to explain a potentially exciting upcoming capital project for Bea Fisher includes kitchen renovations at four of its care homes sometime in the next year.

“That’s the sort of project that would see financial assistance from events like we’re hosting

today,” said Crockett.

For those who have never participated in a colour run, it’s quite simple really, and Crockett explained the run is open to anyone and everyone who wishes to come out and have some fun.

“We’ve got about a 5km course set up around Bud Miller park,” he said.

“There are five stations throughout the park, and at each of those stations, there are volunteers who are going to be throwing some powdered colour at the runners as they g o p ast . It ’s a w hole lot of fun, especially if you’re one of the kids because they like to run through two or three times until they’re really coloured up.

“The runners then make their way to the end where Kurt Price is doing some MCing for us, we’ve got First Class Entertainment doing some tunes, Stubble Jumper’s Cafe is here

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos selling some of their food; it’s just a big fun family-friendly night here at the park.”

After another very b u s y c a l e n d a r w e e kend in the Border City, Crockett was pleased with the turnout at the event and thanked the community for its continued support.

As far as a fundraising goal, Crockett explained “For an event like this we normally don’t have a fundraising goal in mind, every dollar makes a difference.”

“Our big fundraiser we’ve got coming up

is our New Year’s Eve Gala, that’s going to be the one we really hope to make a big splash at in four months’ time,” he said.

Established in the community over 50 years ago, the Bea Fisher Group of Companies continues to look for ways to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities living in and near Lloydminster.

For more information and tickets for the Bea Fisher’s New Year’s Eve Gala, visit beafisher. com/new-years-evegala.

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Terry Fox is every kid, says brother GEOFF LEE

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Stu de nt s i n Ll o y d minster have discovered there’s a little bit of Terry Fox in each of them.

His oldest brother Fred imparted that message to students at four schools on Tuesday, with Fox runs starting this week at both school divisions to raise money for cancer.

“I think Terry showed everybody that one person can make a difference and so can they,” said Fred Fox with Holy Rosary High School being his first speaking engagement.

“No matter what they do in their life in the future, they can make a difference. That’s what Terry wanted to do, to make a difference in others’ lives.”

A total of 18 schools in the Lloydminster area are doing runs, with the annual public run/walk at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

This year’s theme is, I’m Not a Quitter to paraphrase Terry’s exact quote, ‘Nobody is ever going to call me a quitter.’

Students across Canada learn Fox was a one-legged Canadian runner who embarked on his cross-country Marathon of Hope in 1980 to fund a cure for cancer.

He was forced to stop his run outside of Thunder Bay, Ont. because cancer had appeared in his lungs. Fox died on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.

What students may not know is that they are just like Terry when he was a kid.

“Terry was just an average ordinary kid.

He had to work harder than anybody else to achieve the goals that he did, and they can do the same thing,” said Fred.

It also helps that Terry is forever young.

“He’s always going to be that 21 or 22-yearold kid on the Marathon of Hope and I think kids can relate to that,” said Fred.

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Terry Fox’s older brother Fred, left, was toured by Jim Mcardle on a speaking tour of four local schools about Terry’s 1980 Marathon of Hope for cancer research.

Terry ran a marathon a day motivated by a no-quit attitude.

“That’s what Terry’s mindset was on the

Marathon of Hope,” said Fred.

“Terry truly believed if he ever stopped running he’d be letting so

many cancer patients down. That’s what kept him going mile after mile after mile.”

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Photo courtesy of the Lloydminster and District Co-op.

FRED FOX FROM PAGE 5

Fred says he hopes his speaking tour to students in Lloydminster drums up some interest and donations for this year’s 42nd Terry Fox Run. “Maybe the kids will take it home and tell their mom and dad, then their mom and dad will help support financially and make a donation,” said Fred.

More than $20,000 has been raised in the last seven years by the four schools he visited this week in the Border City.

The Terry Fox run in Lloydminster has raised more than $187,029 since 1984 for cancer research and treatment.

To date, more than $850 million has been raised for cancer

Gas prices may not be as low as we’d like, but next Tuesday, Lloyd Co-op gas bar patrons can feel good at the pumps with the return of Fuel Good Day. Scheduled for Sept.

20, Fuel Good Day sees five cents from every litre of fuel sold at all four Lloyd Co-op gas bar locations being donated to local organizations, and just like y ears past , all f u nd s

research in Fox’s name through the annual runs, held across Canada and around the world.

Fred says he’s seen big improvements in cancer treatments since the first Terry Fox Run in 1981.

“Cancer diagnosis is so much better than it was 10, 20, 45 years ago, since Terry was first diagnosed and peo-

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“This marks our sixth anniversary of Fuel Good Day in Lloydminster and area, and together we’ve raised almost $40,000 for both city and rural school breakfast programs,” said Chase Scarf, VP of operations with Lloydminster and District Co-op. “Fuel

Good Day is a stellar example of what cooperatives are all about: bringing the community together to make a positive impact in people’s lives. This year, we’re very excited to see the return of rural school bbq’s at all four Lloyd Co-op gas bars as part of Fuel Good Day.” As a locally-owned co-operative retailer, Lloyd Co-op owns and operates retail gas bars at 18 Street Crossing, located on High-

way 17 south, Ironwells gas bar on Highway 16 east, Hampton Square gas bar on Highway 16 West, and the newest gas bar, North Stop on Highway 17 north.

All four sites are participating.

“Our schools are thankful to this community for seeing everyone can be part of the success of our children,” said LCSD director of education, Nigel McCarthy.

ple are surviving longer,” he said.

Fred says Canada has some of the best researchers in the world making progress every day.

“With Terry’s type of cancer (bone) he was told in 1977 he might have a 30 per cent chance of surviving.

Today, it’s around 80 per cent,” he said.

Fred works for the Terry Fox Foundation

and is happy to see Terry’s legacy last so long due to a couple of factors including Terry’s honesty and integrity.

“The most important thing is Terry wanted to run across Canada to help other people and raise money for cancer research,” he said with no personal benefit.

Fred says when Terry was forced to stop in Thunder Bay, it was Canadians who

responded with cards, letters, and donations.

“And when he passed they wanted to continue this for years to come.

That’s why we’re here today 42 years later,” he said.

Fred will windup a two-week cross-Canada speaking tour on Friday when he heads home to Maple B.C. to participate with his family in this Sunday’s Terry Fox Run.

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Lloydminster Legion gets overdue facelift

Taylor Weaver Meridian Source Photos TAYLOR WEAVER

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It’s an exciting time at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 Lloydminster after the exterior of the building recently underwent a much-needed facelift.

“We were able to secure some grant money from the Saskatchewan government through the Legion, so we re-did the front steps,” said the local Legion’s 1st vice president, Vince Scott.

“The stairs were deteriorating and looked

pretty bad. So we fixed the steps, painted the railings and got that all done and finished up.

“We also did some work to the back of the building and installed brand new lighting all around the outside of the building, so it really looks alive again.”

The stairs at the front of the building are now coated in rubber pallets making them much safer to use, as well as much more visually appealing.

“We put down an epoxy so they’re there

for the lifespan of the product. We were able to go overtop of the existing steps, which were concrete and rotting and rusting out, so we had to clean all of that up, float it, and then put this stuff on,” said Scott.

“Before, there were broken edges on the stairs, and now, the stairs are safe. The improvements weren’t just about aesthetics, they were also about safety.”

As far as improvements at the back of

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the building, Scott explained the old set of wooden stairs, as well as a 35-year-old shed, have been removed and the grounds have been cleaned up to make everything look better.

“We put a catwalk from one door to the other as well as new stairs, and everything been nicely welded and painted,” he said, adding the fact a leak in the building’s basement was also repaired this summer.

“There’s still a bit of work to finish them off that I’m not sure I’ll get done this year, but they’re going to look sharp when everything is all said and done.”

With the majority of funding for improvements coming from the Saskatchewan government, Scott pointed out it takes more than money to keep the lights on.

“This work couldn’t have been completed without our great group

of volunteers that always come out and help us,” he said. “ Wh e th e r i t be th e executives or those that help us sell hot dogs or tickets, or whatever it is, it takes a whole group of us to make this place run, it’s not one person, it takes the whole crew of us to get things done.”

Another semi-recent change at the Legion has been the addition of Flavours and Rolls,

a restaurant leasing out the building’s kitchen serving up everything from fish and chips to classic Filipino dishes.

“We leased out our kitchen to Flavours and Rolls and they’ve come in and done a tremendous job,” said Scott.

“People have been loving what they’ve been doing here so we’re going to sign into a longer lease with them to keep things going.”

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Lloyd Legion pays respects to Queen

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Vince Scott, 1st vice president with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 Lloydminster, lowered the Canadian flag to halfmast last Thursday evening out of respect for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II as well as those lost in the recent events in Saskatchewan.

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Last Thursday evening, the Canadian flag flown at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 was lowered to half-mast following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. “We put the flag at half-mast out of respect to the Queen passing today, as well as the people we lost in the recent events in Saskatchewan. We also lost a veteran in the recent events in Saskatchewan,” said 1st vice president Vince Scott.

“The flag will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the Qu e e n ’s fun e r a l , ” h e FUEL GOOD FROM PAGE 6

“In Lloydminster, Fuel Good Day is a success because of the people who live here, and their belief that every child is important to the future of our community. Thank you for lining up in support of our students on Sept. 20.”

This year’s Fuel Good Day runs from 5:30

said.

“This is the local Legion’s way of showing support for the Queen as well as the families that lost loved ones during the tragic events in Saskatchewan.”

The Queen’s funeral will be taking place on Sept. 19. To honour the day, m em b ers o f the Lloydminster Legion will gather at the Lloydminster Cenotaph Monday for a ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Guests are asked to arrive by 10:30 a.m.

“Mayor Gerald Aalbers will be saying a few words at the ceremony and we’ll have poppy boxes as well as wreaths to be laid,” said Scott. a.m. to 10 p.m. and will include free coffee from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., then again from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., limited edition Fuel Good Day donuts and cookie slices, plus a charity bbq hosted by rural schools (Lashburn, Neilburg, Kitscoty, and Marwayne) from 4 to 7 p.m. at each site.

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EDITOR Taylor Weaver

Have you ever experienced something in life where, when you sat down afterward you thought to yourself, holy moly was that real?

Well, I had one of those experiences this past Saturday after playing for the Calgary Flames in the Boundary Ford Gives Boundary Battle of Alberta.

I found out I’d be playing in the game quite a while ago and eagerly planned to hit the rink as often as possible until game day.

As luck would have it, summer came and life seemed to get busier than usual– the ice time lacked. Nonetheless, I went into Saturday’s game with excitement and a plan to have fun … and fun I had, a lot of fun!

The alumni players and their local teammates met in their respective dressing

rooms at the Civic Centre at 2:30 p.m.

For most of these guys, this is a chance to catch up and swap stories from the good old days.

For me, I was just soaking in the whole experience while trying to tame the ample amount of adrenaline coursing through my body. I had been buzzing since the drive to the rink.

I was getting ready to play hockey with the likes of Doug Gilmour, Brent Krahn, Jamie Macoun, Mike Commodore, Marty Gelinas and Curtis Glencross, and was about to share a shift with Olympic gold medalist Mason Raymond and former Bobcats captain Chad MacLean. What did I get myself into??

First shift, puck touches my stick, bang!

Turnover. Goal, Oilers.

Shake it off, Taylor!

Then I remembered why I was on the ice that day … to have fun, be a part of an amazing community event and raise funds for

some important local organizations.

The entire 60 minutes seemed to go by in the blink of an eye.

When it was all over, I may have been exhausted and spent a decent amount of time off my feet, but I was also kind of proud of myself. I know I was

never destined for the NHL, but I sure felt like I had made it to the show on Saturday.

To Boundary Ford, thank you for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing experience.

It was an experience I’ll never forget ... but I’m definitely not quitting my day job!

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Leeway from Lloyd: My chance meeting with Queen STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE

The death of Queen Elizabeth II last week left me deeply saddened. I was born in Sheffield, England, and for the first 15 years of my life, my family had strong ties to England with relatives and history.

In 1957, my mother, my sister and I sailed to England on a ship to meet up with my dad, my grandpa and great grandfather in Sheffield.

It may seem unbelievable in this dangerous world, but during that trip, my sister and I, along with my mom, were standing at a train station all by ourselves in the middle of the country when a train pulled up.

The Queen, yes, the Queen, stepped out on the platform on her own, presumably to stretch her legs,

then she got back in and the train left the station and the three of us in awe to this day.

There was no one else on the platform but her and us and no security. I was eight and my sister was 10, and we still talk about it all the time. It’s an incredibly wonderful memory.

During that trip, we also visited Buckingham Palace and a ton of castles, including Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the Queen died at age 96.

My 99-year-old mother is still alive, so you can ask her, or text my sister about seeing the Queen on a train platform so you’ll know I am not making this up.

Maybe that’s why I always tried to do my dishes in case the Queen dropped by, but she never did!

Also, in October 1957, the Queen made her visit to Ottawa where I grew up

and our family joined in the throngs of people to welcome her and Prince Philip to our capital.

Growing up in the 50s and 60s, God Save the Queen was played every morning at school. I can’t remember when O Canada replaced the anthem at most events. Girls like my sister kept scrapbooks about the monarchy.

The Queen reigned for 70 of my 73 years, to give you an idea of the lasting legacy the Queen has had on so many people and nations.

Many people in Canada don’t realize we are a constitutional monarchy. Every act of government is carried out in the name of the Crown, but the authority for those acts flows from the Canadian people.

Singing God Save the King seems unreal. I will still try to clean my dishes though, in case he drops by for tea — er Tim’s!

Local photographer Don Whiting captured this photohraph of Queen Elizabeth II in Edmonton in 2005.

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Playschool Pre-registration Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has opened up their registration for the fall 20222023 classes. They offer one day a week for three-yearolds and one or two days a week for four and five-yearolds. They have also qualified for the Affordability Grant!

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Bingo at the Moose The Moose Lodge, located a t 521 3 - 57 S t r e e t, Llo ydminster, 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 every second Sunday of the month.

Sta rt t i m e i s 10 a.m . Th e cost to play is $10 and lunch is $12.

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regular business hours, 4-9 p.m.

Danielle Smith Campaign Event UCP Leadership candidate Danielle Smith is hosting an event tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Royal Hotel’s convention meeting room.

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 780-8755484 for more information.

Book Swap at Home Hardware A book swap is being held at Home Hardware in Lloydminster 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!

Mega Book Sale The Lloydminster Kiwanis Club is hosting a mega book sale on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. Books are selling for $1 each and a hotdog and a pop is available for $5.

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.

ABRA CADABRA ABRA Cadabra, a tribute to the music of ABBA, will be coming to the Vic Juba Com-

munity Theatre on Sept. 21 for a 7:30 p.m. show. For tickets and more information please visit www.vicjubatheatre.ca 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 780-8755484 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 780875-5484 for more information. Cost is $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 780-8754584 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.

- Have something you’d like listed? Email it to taylor@ meridiansource.ca

Street improvement project prioritizes public safety MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Pedestrian safety is the focus of impending street improvements at the intersection of 15 Street and 52B Ave., which were scheduled to begin yesterday.

In conjunction with ASL Paving Ltd., the City of Lloydminster continues its 2022 Street Improvement Program by installing extended curb bumpouts to improve crosswalk entries and pedestrian safety, including installing steel bollards.

Once complete, new road markings will be installed to make the crosswalks more visible to pedestrians and motorists.

The installation is similar to the crosswalks on 65 Ave. between 39 Street and 36 Street and at the intersection of 39 Street and 66 Ave. This work is expected to be completed by Saturday, Sept. 17, weather permitting.

The 15 Street and 52B Ave. intersection will be closed to all vehicles

and pedestrians during construction.

Local traffic will be permitted at the intersections of 12 Street and 52B Ave., 15 Street and 53 Ave., and 18 Street and 52 Ave. Street Improvement Program Start and end dates are tentative, weatherdependent and barring any unforeseen circumstances. Detour routes and road closures signs will be marked and installed.

Construction notices have been distributed

File Photo to all those who will be directly affected by the work.

Motorists are reminded to allow extra time for travel, slow

down when driving in construction zones, and obey all signs, detours, and barriers.

Other areas included in this year’s Street

Improvement Program, including traffic accommodation plans as they become available, can be found at Lloydminster.ca/SIP.

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Agriculture

Last week in the field: Sask crop report MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

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Last week’s harvest conditions allowed producers all over the province to make great progress with their harvest operations.

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With harvest underway in Saskatchewan, producers are reminded to take breaks, exercise caution and remain safe.

Forty-two per cent of the crop has been harvested across the province, up from 23 per cent last week and slightly ahead of the five-year average (20172021) of 40 per cent.

An additional 20 per cent of the crop is ready to swath or straightcut. Crops that were not ready for harvest have quickly ripened after a stretch of warm and dry days.

The southwest region continues to lead harvest operations with 83 per cent of the crop now combined.

The west-central has 61 per cent of their crop harvested, the southeast 33 per cent, the northwest 28 per cent, the east-central 27 per cent and the northeast 21 per cent.

Winter cereals are very close to being completed with 96 per cent of winter wheat and 84 per cent of fall rye harvested.

Ninety-one per cent of lentils and field peas, 70 per cent of durum, 52 per cent of barley, 40 per cent of spring wheat and 22 per cent of the canola crop has now been combined.

The currently estimated averages of crop yields are 43 bushels per acre for hard red spring wheat, 30 bushels per acre for durum, 34 bushels per acre for canola, 34 bushels per

File Photo acre for field peas and 1,174 pounds per acre for lentils.

Crop yields in the southwest and westcentral regions have been greatly affected by the extremely hot and dry conditions experienced during critical growing stages this season; yields are significantly lower in these areas than the provincial averages.

There was very little rainfall across the province this past week which allowed crops to ripen to a point where they could be harvested without delay. The Prince Albert area received 13 mm and the Garrick area received five mm.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 42 per cent adequate, 34 per cent short and 23 per cent very short.

Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 35 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and 25 per cent very short.

The majority of crop damage this past week was attributed to wind and grasshoppers.

Strong winds blew swaths

around fields and will result in yield loss and a difficult harvest for affected producers.

Strong winds are likely to shell out very ripe crops leading to crop yield reductions as well.

Grasshoppers will continue to be a significant problem until conditions are less favour-

able for them.

Producers have noticed a slight increase in ergot fungus in their cereal fields this year, likely due to the increase in precipitation received during the crop flowering stage.

Crop producers are busy combining, swathing, desiccating, baling

straw and hauling bales.

Livestock producers are busy moving cattle, hauling water and taking inventory of their winter feed supplies.

With harvest underway in Saskatchewan, producers are reminded to take breaks, exercise caution and remain safe.

Remember to ensure lights and reflectors are in good working order when moving equipment. The Saskatchewan government asks motorists to remain vigilant and to exercise patience when travelling around or near farm equipment on the highway.

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Mens shelter space all maxed out GEOFF LEE

WRITER

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Let us know how we can help you.

That’s how Rotary Club of Lloydminster member Neil Harris wrapped up his introduction of Valerie Lazicki, who spoke about the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter at The Olive Tree on Monday.

Lazicki is the executive director of the shelter and the umbrella, Lloydminster Social Action Coalition Society, who came to inform Rotary about the services the shelter provides and the vision for the organization.

“I want them to know about the good work we do, and hopefully, gain some support for our organization from our community,” said Lazicki with a list of some weatherrelated needs top of mind.

“Every year at this time, we start looking for winter coats, boots, gloves, long johns, blankets and some backpacks—just anything that is going to keep people warm,” she said.

The shelter is also continuing to search for a larger space to expand its services to meet growing demand.

“We are still in our shelter as it is right now. Our clientele is increasing and we are struggling in the small space that we have,” said Lazicki.

She told Rotary the shelter only has 28 beds in the dorm and up to 12 more people sometimes cram into a tight entrance space during the winter so they don’t freeze to death outdoors.

Lazicki says right now the shelter is not full every night with the weather still being nice.

“There are days when we’re full and days when we’re not. As the weather gets colder, we’ll see an increase in those beds being used,” she said.

Lazicki also wants a larger facility to provide equal space for women.

Geoff Lee Meridian Source

Valerie Lazicki, executive director of the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter, put out a call for donations of mitts, toques and jackets during a presentation at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s Monday lunch.

The shelter is seeing more people who have regular jobs and housing come by for food hampers along with increased demand from youth for out-the-door services.

Lazicki says they need a separate dorm for specialized services with more youths experiencing mental health issues since the pandemic.

Currently, the shelter provides outreach services such as job search assistance to clients to get them back on their feet and into stable independent living.

Some clients also drop by to make phone calls.

As for funding, Lazicki says the shelter relies on grants, some government funding, and donations.

“We have regular funding from the Alberta and Saskatchewan governments and then we top up to ensure we have enough for operating expenses,” she explained.

When it comes to donations, she said, “it’s hard to get behind homeless men,” noting the shelter gets fewer donations than other nonprofits as a result.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Three charged after incidents cause Emergency Alert

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On Sept. 6 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the City of Lloydminster.

Investigators determined the vehicle was a black, newer model Ford Mustang, and alerted nearby RCMP detachments to be on the lookout for the vehicle.

At 3:49 a.m., Maidstone RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the RM of Britannia. Investigation determined a black Mustang approached the residence.

Multiple occupants exited the vehicle and started checking vehicles parked in the driveway. The homeowner came to the door and a firearm was discharged toward the homeowner.

The bullets struck the house and the occupants were not physically injured.

At 4:08 a.m., Maidstone RCMP received a report that occupants of a black Mustang attempted to steal fuel from a residence in the RM of Britannia.

Maidstone RCMP and other Saskatchewan

RCMP resources immediately began investigating, including efforts to locate the vehicle and its occupants. At approximately 7 a.m., Saskatchewan RCMP issued an emergency alert informing the public of this incident.

Maidstone RCMP began receiving reports the vehicle was spotted leaving Lloydminster towards Onion Lake Cree Nation.

Multiple Saskatchewan and Alberta RCMP units, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers and conservation officers from the Provincial Protective Services Branch, Wilton Police Service, RCMP Police Dog Services and the Lloydminster Rescue Squad searched for it.

The vehicle was located and disabled using a spike belt.

Investigation determined it had been reported as stolen from Paynton, Sask. on Sept. 5.

The occupants fled.

Two were later located and arrested in a camper in the community, and a third was located and arrested in a forested area close to where the car was disabled.

Later that evening,

two more females were located and arrested in the community.

Blaire Chief, 24, from Onion Lake, Jessica Fox, 19, from Poundmaker Cree Nation and a 15-year-old male youth from North Battleford are each charged with: – 1 count, resist obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code – 1 count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.13, Criminal Code – 1 count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.

Fox and the male youth will appear in Battleford Provincial Court on Sept. 9. Chief will appear in Battleford Provincial Court on Sept. 12.

Two individuals arrested were released without charges. Maidstone RCMP continue to investigate these incidents.

Report information to your local RCMP detachment by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be reported to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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The changing landscape of family farm ownership

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MIDWEST MINUTE VERN McCLELLAND

It is hard to believe there was a time when it was difficult for retiring farmers to sell their land, at least in this region.

Young adults were attracted to higher-paying jobs in the oil patch or were encouraged to seek higher education in anything but agri-

culture by their farming parents.

Let’s face it, working in those days on the family farm was hard.

Most operations were a combination of crop and livestock, usually with one or the other facing significant challenges every year.

If the frost made wheat into feed, then you wanted hogs and cattle to feed it to. Calf sales in the fall sometimes were all that were

available to make the machinery payments.

It seemed if one part of the operation was profitable, the other wasn’t.

Most couples spent a lifetime building up equity in the land, hoping they could sell it to a neighbour at the end so there would be enough to buy a little house in town and support a modest lifestyle until they died.

Spiking interest

rates or low commodity prices brought down many a farm.

Only the strong survived. It took good management and little luck.

Those big black tanks that showed up four to a quarter didn’t hurt either, especially if grandpa had held on to the mineral rights!

Farms have been steadily consolidating since the first homesteader arrived. The big are getting bigger, while it is next to impossible for a young farmer these days to start without significant backing.

It may surprise you to find out there is a growing number of farm operations today supported by non-farming “silent” investors.

Like any other business, borrowing funds from a bank, credit union, or Farm Credit Canada is not the only source of money. In fact, “patient capital” can be key to develop-

ing a strong foundation on the new family farm.

When I say patient, I mean investors who are in it for the long haul.

And no, I don’t infer the source as Asian or European.

It can be any local businessperson, a relative who lives at a distance, or simply someone who wants to support an agricultural enterprise or farm family.

Those who have built businesses in the energy sector were very skilled at assembling shareholders to create a service-based economy. The lessons learned in that industry have spilled over into agriculture.

Personally, I think it is a wonderful thing.

Sure, if mom/dad/ grandpa/grandma wants to leave their wealth in the farm for the next generation to leverage that’s great.

But the more people who bring not only their capital but management

savvy into today’s agriculture enterprises can only lead to increased diversification and a search for improved efficiency.

For too long we have sent commodities grown here out of the region, or out of country, without taking advantage of valueadded opportunities.

More local processing means more jobs and stronger communities. Jobs in agriculture and agribusiness stabilize schools, health care, a nd many o th e r se r vices.

It’s not just about owning land anymore.

It is being part of an enterprise which feeds the world.

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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Sports

Rustlers female hockey starts writing ACAC future TAYLOR WEAVER

EDITOR

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After their inaugural season playing out of and winning the Alberta Female Junior Hockey League (AFJHL) championship, the Lakeland College Rustlers female hockey program is pleased to be the newest member of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC).

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We just came off our first week of exhibition games with two games against Red Deer and one against Olds College last weekend.

The Rustlers iced a female hockey team for the first time last season with the hope of competing against fellow colleges in the ACAC in the future, they just had to prove they deserved to be there.

After the Rustlers finished their season in the AFJHL with a 19-40-1 record and won the league final, the ACAC came knocking.

“We were officially accepted into the ACAC last spring,” said head coach Morgan Mann.

“We just came off our

first week of exhibition games with two games against Red Deer and one against Olds College last weekend.”

The Rustlers lost two tough games in double-overtime to the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens and lost 3-1 to the Olds College Broncos, but Mann knows things are just getting started.

“We didn’t come away with a victory, but we’re really pleased with the weekend,” he said.

“Olds just played once and Red Deer played us twice, but we played three games in 24 hours. We wanted to challenge ourselves and see what we’re made of as a team right off the bat, so we definitely jumped right into it and we were really competitive.”

The Rustlers started last season in unfamiliar waters but quickly found their stride. The team may currently be down three games, but the start of this season has also been peppered with adversity.

“We played a doubleheader with Olds last year and we split with them, so we thought we were right there. We also just lost our three top forwards to university hockey teams this year, two to the U of S and one to Nipissing University,” said Mann.

“That’s part of what

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Lakeland Rustler forward Taylor Wilkinson takes the puck to the net on home ice against the Edmonton Wolves at the Russ Robertson Arena last season. The Rustlers return to the Russ this weekend as they host the U of R for three games.

we’re about, though, getting players to the next level.”

One player Mann wasn’t expecting to lose a week before opening camp was captain, Jayde Cadieux, who is now playing for the U of S. “We’re really happy for Jayde, and that’s part of what we’re selling here, is an opportunity for players to come and use us as a stepping stone to still get to university hockey,” he said.

“That one hurts a bit, for sure, because she was our leader on and off the ice and a great example and role model to our new players.

It’s a loss, but we’re so pleased for Jayde, too, and it’s encouraging for other players coming to our program to see that if y ou d o well in t he ACAC, those university hockey opportunities might still come.”

The Rustlers return to home ice at the Russ Robertson Arena this weekend as they host the University of Regina Cougars for three games.

“We’re certainly challenging up, but again, we want our exhibi-

tion games to be challenging so we develop a mindset of ‘we can handle adversity,’ dig down deep and see what we’re made of.”

The Rustlers face off against the Cougars on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Admission to pre-season games is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets for pre-season games are available at the door.

“We’re really fortunate to get the Cougars to come to Lloyd,” said

Mann.

“Next weekend we’ve got Grant MacEwan University coming down for games on Friday and Saturday before we host the U22 Junior Sharks out of Barrie, Ont. “We’ve got six tough games coming up here, so hopefully by the time league comes around we’re ready to roll.”

The Rustlers’ regular season officially kicks off on Oct. 14 when the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens come to town.

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Contract guidelines and rules for teachers WHISPERS OF THE PAST SANDRA L. BROWN

Attached to the grain-polished walls of the Climb Thru Time Museum in the school display is a copy of a teacher’s contract for the 1923 school term.

This blank agreement is between the teacher and the Board of Edu-

cation for an undesignated school.

Its eight-month term would begin on Sept. 1, 1923. Upon its mutual signing, the Board of Education agrees to pay a sum of $75 per month.

The contract includes a list of guidelines, strict rules and school duties from this era that the female teacher must agree to before signing.

If the rules weren’t

diligently followed, the contract would be subsequently voided and the teacher would find herself without a means of income.

The teacher must agree not to get married during the school term; if she does, the contract is immediately cancelled.

She is not to keep company with men and must be home between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless her attendance is required for a school function.

In fact, the only men she could be in a carriage or automobile with were her father or brother.

Interestingly, she was not permitted to loiter downtown around ice cream parlours.

Permission from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees was required if she needed to leave town at any time during the term of the contract.

Smoking or drink-

ing alcohol of any kind would cause the contract to be voided immediately.

Wearing bright colours was prohibited and at least two petticoats must always be worn. Dresses couldn’t be more than two inches above the heels. She was also not allowed to dye her hair or wear make-up of any kind.

Besides teaching the communities’ students and overseeing schoolhouse activities, the list of the teacher’s duties was lengthy.

This included keeping the schoolhouse clean, sweeping the floor at least once every day, scrubbing the floor once or twice a week with hot water and soap, and the blackboards must be cleaned at least once per day.

The fire in the stove must be started at 7 a.m. to make sure the room was warm for when the students arrived at 8 a.m. The

File Photo resultant stove’s ashes were to be cleaned out daily which must have been a messy task.

Schoolmarms are often portrayed in movies as being very strict with their students and wearing sombre clothing with an unflattering hairstyle. Perhaps they didn’t have a choice and were merely following the rules of their contract.

Teaching was a primary means of income before most of them eventually married.

Whether they lived in an attached teacher-

age or roomed with a nearby family; teachers played an important role in shaping the students and also led by example in their oneroom prairie schools.

There’s a Jewish saying, “When you teach your son, you teach your son’s son.” Teachers plant and grow the seed of discovery within each student.

They encourage and become attached to their charges each day.

Making a real difference in our children’s lives, teachers remain in their hearts forever.

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Careers

Energy Minister completes successful Norway mission

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lberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage met with world and industry leaders in Norway to promote Alberta energy’s critical role in the global low-carbon future.

Minister Savage was part of a Canadian delegation that met with senior leaders, researchers and industry at the three-day Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference in Stavanger, Norway.

From Aug. 29 to Sept.

1, the minister promoted Alberta’s energy supply and services capability and technol-

ogies, all of which will be critical to meeting future emissions targets around the globe.

Minister Savage also spoke at the Net Zero Market session exploring carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

Alberta is a global leader in carbon capture technologies, with many jurisdictions seeking to learn from the province’s experience and expertise.

“When it comes to reducing emissions and meeting future climate ambitions, Alberta has the innovation, technology and expertise that the world needs,” said Minister of Energy Sonya Savage.

“In Norway, I heard repeatedly that our practical approach to responsible energy development is vital to ensuring that peo-

ple have access to safe, reliable and affordable

energy while also reducing emissions. Alber-

ta’s energy is part of the long-term solution for

the world and will be for decades to come.”

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INGENUITY EXCELLENCE

AWESOMENESS NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

6710 - 35 STREET

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE

MARSHALL

• Immaculate 3 bed, 2 bath Parkview bi-level, backing onto Holy Rosary High School.

• Includes appliances, a two tiered deck, fully fenced yard, plus a double attached garage!

PLAZA 44 MAIN FLOOR

PLAZA 44 - UNIT 124

335,000

$

AB

MLS A2000999

SK

$179,900

MLS A1251336 AB $14.50 sq. ft. MLS A1201155 AB $12.50 sq. ft. MLS A1201189

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS FOR SALE HWY 17 C2 ZONING

HWY 16 VISABILITY

AB $949,000 MLS A1152166

SK $650,000 MLS A1192323

PLAZA 44 - UNIT 122

PLAZA 51

AB

PENDING

$450,000 MLS A1169429

AB $12.50 sq. ft. MLS A1201196 SK $12.00 sq. ft. MLS A1181284

A NEW HOME IN A NEW COMMUNITY LASHBURN

SK $359,000

MLS A1237937

KITSCOTY

MAIDSTONE

AB $284,500 MLS A1240634

SK $259,900 MLS A1250798

MERIDIAN PLAZA

PLAZA 44 SECOND FLOOR

SK $12.00 sq. ft. MLS A1181270

AB $9.50 sq. ft. MLS A1201183

BUSINESS FOR SALE

CONDOS - A PERFECT PLACE TO DOWN SIZE! EVERGREEN PARK

AB

$325,000 MLS A1237869

MAPLES II

MERIDIAN

LA TIERRA

AB $224,400 MLS A1245543

AB $208,000 MLS A1250134

AB $115,000 MLS A1244005

AB

$499,999 MLS A1231478

SK

$454,900 MLS A1175224

AB

$316,900 MLS A1238533

SK

$299,999 MLS A1240620

SK

$290,900 MLS A1227412

AB

$289,900 MLS A1224645

ALBERTA 2917 - 51 Ave. 1 Bed, 1 Bath 3315 - 51 Ave. 1 Bed, 1 Bath 3315 - 51 Ave. 1 Bed, 1 Bath 5675 - 43 St. 1 Bed, 1 Bath 2917 - 51 Ave. 2 Bed, 1 Bath 2917 - 51 Ave. 2 Bed, 1 Bath 2917 - 51 Ave. 2 Bed, 1 Bath 5661 - 43 St. 3 Bed, 2 Bath 5002 - 43 Ave. (Kitscoty) 3 Bed, 2 Bath 5315 - 50 Ave. 4 Bed, 2 Bath 2804 - 56 Ave. 4 Bed, 2 Bath 4707 - 46 Ave. 4728 - 18 St. 4801 - 47 Ave. 4008 - 41 Ave.

$289,000 MLS A1234912

AB

$269,000 MLS A1171991

AB

$244,900

SK $75,000 MLS A1236226

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

LLOYDMINSTER - MAKE YOUR MOVE

SK

MERIDIAN PLAZA

MLS A1225481

$600 $600 $675 $700 $800 $850 $900 $1000 $1200 $1450 $1550

OCT. 1 SEP. 15 READY! READY! READY! READY! READY! READY! READY! OCT. 1 READY!

SASKATCHEWAN 2 Bed, 1 Bath $700 3 Bed, 2 Bath $1100 4 Bed, 3 Bath $1200 3 Bed, 2 Bath $1250

READY! OCT. 1 READY! OCT. 1

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Brad Gilbert Jennifer Gilbert Broker/Owner Associate Broker

Rick Schesnuk Caleb McLean Realtor® Associate Broker

Each office is independently owned & operated.

3812 - 51 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 3M7 Sandy Hardy Realtor®

Judy Bexson Realtor®

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