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Lighting the night purple TAYLOR WEAVER

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Whether you’re walking, riding a bike, or volunteering, the support goes a long way. It was a sea of purple last Saturday night at Bud Miller All Seasons Park as Lloydminster and area residents took part in the second annual Epilepsy awareness walk. The walk, which was scheduled in conjunction with national Epilepsy Awareness Day, not only shed some light on the deadly brain disorder but also honoured the memory of Shauna Hurley, who passed away on Oct. 27, 2020, at the age of 23. “My daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 12,” said Shauna’s mom, Tina. “She lived a normal life straight through, but on Oct. 27, 2020, she passed away in Saska to o n from w h a t is called SUDEP (sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy). Only one in 1,000 people pass away from SUDEP. “We didn’t expect it. She lived a normal life,”

said Tina, adding the fact her late daughter was a competitive figure skater. “She had this disability for quite some time but kept it pretty quiet because she didn’t want to be labelled as someone with a disability.” A year after Shauna’s passing, Tina, with the help of her husband, Shawn, decided to do a Shauna Hurley memorial walk at Bud Miller. Although it was only supposed to be friends and family, Tina explained roughly 80 people showed up at the park to show their support. “I also did some research and wanted to know how I could get more involved,” she said. “This year I wanted to do more of an awareness walk, so I contacted the Edmonton Epilepsy Association, as well as Calgary, and they were able to answer the questions I had about hosting an awareness walk. “Last year was more of a memorial for her, and with the walk this year, we are also try-

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For Tina and Shawn Hurley (centre), the show of support at Saturday’s Epilepsy Awareness Walk, in honour of the memory of their daughter Shauna, had them beaming with pride.

ing to start a Lloydminster Epilepsy Association, which would cover Lloydminster and surrounding area.” Of course, losing a child is never easy, but like many others who have felt that pain, Tina and the rest of her family are doing what they can so other families don’t have to live through it. “Since I started this journey I have had so many people come up to me and tell me about a family member of theirs who has been diagnosed with epilepsy,” she said. “It’s unbelievable

how common a disease it is, and it’s one that has been swept under the rug for too long. People need to be aware that this is real and this can happen,” she added. “We never knew. As parents, having a child with a disability was devastating, and now, we need to carry her legacy on and help other families out, so this is what we do.” Hurley explained how everybody can have one seizure, but if one person has two seizures, they’re diagnosed with epilepsy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

The Lloydminster Blazers Female U13 Team 3 is on a public relations tear to win this year’s Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup and $100,000 towards inclusive hockey. Stacey Brown-Rousson and her husband, Paul, helped their daughter Lily and her Blazers teammate, Ella Wutzke, campaign for votes during a presentation at the Rotary Club of Lloydminster’s Monday lunch. The U13 team Alberta team is hoping to get the most votes in Canada by April 2 to claim the cup and the donation for Inclusion Lloydminster, their charity of choice. The Blazer’s goal is for the city to build the new Lloydminster Place event centre into Canada’s first bi-provincial para ice hockey, accessible arena. “We’re very excited and very honoured the girls chose our organization,” said Krystal Stewart, assistant direc-

tor of Inclusion Lloydminster, who was in the audience. “Most of the money will go towards helping make the new arena inclusive and accessible to help support our recreation initiatives.” Stewart says an inclusive arena means everybody can access it and everybody can play. “It just means another way to bring our community together,” she said. The team has already won $2,000 for Inclusion Lloydminster after being selected as the Alberta representative for the cup against 11 other teams across Canada. Votes can be cast online at ChevroletGoodDeedsCup.ca. The $100,000 grand prize would go into arena features such as benches with level access to the ice for sledge hockey, including wider doors and removable benches that won’t impact able-bodied users. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Lily Rousson, left, and Ella Wutzke, of the Blazers Female U13 Team 3. FROM PAGE 1

“Everybody needs to be included in sports,” said 11-year-old Ella. “I think everyone should have the right to play.” Lily explained this all started when her teammate Maddi Drobot, who has three sisters who play minor hockey, mentioned her dad, Ash, is in a wheelchair and can’t volunteer to time-keep at any game they play. Her mom also plays hockey and he can’t volunteer at her games as well. Ash’s plight led to the Good Deeds Cup submission that has brought the team

together to make changes to the new arena, which will allow for sledge hockey and better visibility for wheelchair spectators in the stands. “Whether they win or lose, we are just excited that there’s more awareness in our community and these young girls have already made an impact on the design of the new building,” said Stewart. “No matter what, our community is going to benefit, even if they don’t win.” Stacey says she is so proud of the girls on t h e B l a z e r s f o r c o ming up with the idea on their own. The Blazers met up with Mia Fairly, coach of the Cut Knife Sledge Hockey Club, to learn about accessibility in the game and what kind of things a rink would need. They then borrowed wheelchairs and walkers from Medichair in Lloydminster and went to a local rink to check on accessibility for disabled players and fans.

They discovered washroom doors need automatic openers and flat ice for sledge. They also found railings in the stands are at eye level, so viewing is not good for someone in a wheelchair “They put together a presentation to the Arena Engagement Committee and that kind of got the ball started,” said Stacey. Fairly helped the team organize a Give Sledge Hockey A Try day in January with 75 people lacing up. One of those was 12-year-old Lily, who says it’s her favourite part of Good Deeds hockey, “because like, a whole bunch of people who couldn’t play before could try it.” “What I learned is, in sledge, it takes a lot of arm strength, because if you fall over it’s incredibly difficult to get up and you need to use a lot of strength,” she said. She noted from personal experience if you accidentally hit your knee with the stick, it really hurts.

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Job fair builds on reconciliation

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Jarrod Bull, left, operations manager at Pimee Well Servicing based in Kehewin Alberta, and Eugene Badger, the chief operating officer, presented information to a job seeker at the Lloydminster and Region Job Fair at the Ex on March 24. GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Lloydminster and Area Job Fair matched job seekers with employers while moving the yardsticks forward on Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) partnership goals. The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce and the Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Services Association held a joint job fair at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds on March 24. “There were two sepFROM PAGE 1

“There’s help out there for epilepsy, and it’s not just in the form of medication,” she said. “There’s support right across the country, which is very important because an epilepsy diagnosis can also sometimes lead to depression. “There are so many different branches for support, and we want people to know they are not alone.” Despite the brain disorder and the struggles that can come with it, Shauna never let her disorder define her, and Tina and Shawn encourage others to do the same. “My husband Shawn and I didn’t let her condition take control of her life,” said Tina. “We let her live and do the things she wanted. She was a veterinary assistant but also wanted to be a dental assistant. With two successful walks in the books, the future of epilepsy awareness in the Border City looks bright, and purple.

arate job fairs planned and when we found out, we merged job fairs,” explained Serena Sjodin, executive director of the chamber. “Our goal was to have 30 employers and we have 55 booths, so we surpassed our goal.” Eva John-Gladue, operations manager at Tribal Chiefs Employment based in Edmonton, was also all about taking a united approach to the task. “There should be no reason why we should have two different job

fairs when we’re here for the community members and the people that we serve,” she said. “There will be a diverse number of nations coming from both Saskatchewan and Alberta.” The fair kicked off with a walk-in of Indigenous flags, delegates and powwow dancers. The event included job seekers and employers from Beaver Lake, Frog Lake, Cold Lake, Heart Lake, Kehewin and Whitefish Lake First Nations along with Onion Lake and Saddle Lake First Nations. “We’re bringing in the available workforce, we hope the employers here today are going to hire them,” said JohnGladue. “If anyone’s looking for a job, today’s the day you can make your dream come true.” John-Gladue noted TRC is really about building stronger rela-

tionships, with the job fair being an ideal opportunity. “For those who don’t understand, we are here to educate. We’re here to provide the tools to our employers if they are unsure who to reach out to,” she said. The job fair included a virtual event on March 24 to extend the reach of participation. William Quincy, chief operating officer at Frog Lake First Nation, was hoping to get “appointments” for his First Nations people and to break down cultural barriers. “We are all able to help each other move forward because that’s the way of the future,” said Quincy. He also noted there are lots of employment opportunities at Frog Lake these days, with the potential to employ 200-300 in their green energy projects and partnerships with the federal government.

Quincy says the issue they’re having is not jobs, but a lack of

understanding from those partners. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Special lunch acts like chicken soup

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.................................. A Seniors Health Care Workers Appreciation Day lunch ceremony, held at the Lloydminster Legacy Centre, stirred up a lot of warm and fuzzy emotions. It was hosted by the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society last

Wednesday to thank managers and staff at local longterm care facilities for taking care of seniors during COVID. “Behind all the seniors in this community are the people taking care of them, whether it’s from the doctors right through to long-term care facilities,” said senior

Ruby Trudel, who organized the event. “Especially with COVID, we just needed to say ‘thank you’ because the staff has been through so much.” The VIPs were managers from Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre, Points West Living, Jubilee Home, Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre,

Dr. Hemstock and Hearthstone Place, Pioneer Lodge and House and Lloydminster Home Care. “Lisa Hames was the nurse at Dr. Cooke for 30 years and she just recently retired, so we honoured her as well, “ said Trudel. Hames is currently a client services planner with Lloyd-

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“Today, we’re trying to build that comfort level with everybody, making sure employee-employer relationships are strong and understanding those cultural barriers,” said Quincy. “The future is partnership, true treaty intent.” Braden Stolz, area manager for PTW Energy Services in Lloydminster, says they hire First Nation workers any time they can. “It’s always good to get those guys in and broaden those opportunities,” said Stolz. “We work with a lot of communities in the area from here to all the way

minster Home Care. Each health care official received a certificate of appreciation from the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens seniors, a $100 gift certificate and flowers donated by the Art of Flowers to share with their employees.

up north —PTW is very broad in Western Canada, so that’s an important factor for us.” PTW is an electrical instrumentation service company. Stolz says they came looking to hire all positions around apprentices and experienced journeymen including combustion professionals, gas fitters, programmers and Scada professionals. Pimee Well Servicing in Kehewin, owned by six First Nations, was headhunting for experienced service workers. “We’re not being too picky at all, because of the lack of workers, we

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have some rigs sitting,” said operations manager Jarrod Bull. Pimee employs 126 workers and 98 per cent are Indigenous from all walks of life from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. “The job fair means an opportunity to hire some local talent,” said Bull. He noted they were also hoping to hire some top-tier workers from Onion Lake. The company got some rigs working for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. on the Site Rehabilitation Program in Maskwacis. “That’s a first for us,” said Bull.

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Border City backs Krista’s Kilometres TAYLOR WEAVER

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Monday’s biting cold and blowing snow was no match for the warmth being shared at City Hall on Monday night as Krista Fox walked into town.

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We’ve been on this journey for two months and he is the first mayor that has come out to greet us. To the mayor of Lloydminster, hay hay.

Fox, a 54-year-old grandmother from North Battleford, is currently trekking across the country by foot in an effort to raise awareness for the thousands of Indigenous women who have gone missing or have been murdered in Canada. The 10-month walk kicked off on Feb. 18 in Victoria, B.C. Fox and her team of walkers and support personnel are planning to finish before Christmas in St. John’s, Nfld. “I am a mother, a grandmother, a wife, and an MMIW advocate. As of Dec. 9, 2020, I became a part of this family (missing and murdered Indigenous women, MMIW) as my 14-year-old grandson was murdered in Saskatoon,” she said to a captivated audience at City Hall. “In March of last year, I got this crazy idea. I felt like I wasn’t doing enough and enough wasn’t being done. People were forgetting to ta l k a b o ut ou r l ove d ones, which makes me often think that people don’t care. “I thought ‘We need to be louder, we need to do something bigger,’ so I decided to walk across Canada.” And that’s exactly what she’s been doing, but she’s not alone. “To my right, known as Mamma Bear to us, is Diane Morin, her

daughter Ashley Morin has been missing since July 10, 2018, and we’ve yet to bring her home or find those responsible for her taking,” said Fox. “To my left is Lindsey Bishop, who is the sister of missing Megan Gallagher. Megan’s been missing since September of 2020 from Saskatoon.” In early February, Fox and Morin left home and went to the Highway of Tears, a 725 km stretch of Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert, B.C. known as the location of many missing and murdered Indigenous women dating back to the 1970s. “That was the most heartbreaking journey I’ve ever been on,” said Fox. “We stepped out onto that highway and

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Krista Fox (centre) is pictured during her welcome to the Border City with fellow MMIW family members Diane Morin (left) and Lindsey Bishop.

Mamma Bear and I layed tobacco down. Those first 10 steps, you could feel the spirits of our brothers and sisters who started on that journey and never made it to their destination. It is something I will never forget.” Among the crowd at City Hall was Mayor Gerald Aalbers, who

got special recognition from Fox. “I want to acknowledge the mayor,” she said. “The reason I say that is, we’ve been on this journey for two months and he is the first mayor that has come out to greet us. To the mayor of Lloydminster, hay hay.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Onion Lake Cree Nation Coun. Hubert

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MMIW walk hits home in Border City

Pahtayken was also in attendance and shared his thoughts on the

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meaning of the walk. “It’s kind of sad, mixed emotions that I greet everybody. Trying to cope with our losses in the past still lingers on today as we speak,” said Pahtayken “I meet the families that were affected, I see them every day. When the judge hits his desk with the gavel, they think the case is done. But no, there’s a lot of healing that still needs to take place. The only thing that will heal a broken heart is communication and love. “We, not only the First Nation of Onion Lake, but our neighbouring community of Lloydminster, we need to put our differences aside. We need to not look at the pigmentation of skin, but look at FROM PAGE 4

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Stacey Wagner, assistant head nurse at Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre called the recognition overwhelming. 3”overwide “It’s been an

the heart of that individual, as we are made from the one creator.” One of Pahtayken’s main points was the fact today’s young people aren’t born discriminatory, that it is taught. “I ask everybody, just for one day of your life, talk to your children and your neighbours about love and accepting one another. Guaranteed within the decade we won’t be seeing this; not only in the First Nations, but everywhere,” he said. “Drugs and violence doesn’t know anything about discrimination. “Please, I beg you for generations to come, (let’s) teach our young generation of who we truly should be, and that’s loving people.” whelming couple of years for all the staff involved, all the families involved, the residents involved—to take recognition back to the staff is just wonderful,” version said Wagner.

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“I’ll take that back to the staff at Lloydminster Continuing Care and just spread that little bit of love to everybody.” The event touched a nerve for Pioneer facility administrator Joy Bell. “To say it’s been an incredible two years is an understatement. There’s over 100 staff at Pioneer ... you know what guys, I don’t think I can do this,” she said, finding it too emotional to continue commenting to media. Wagner says it was extra special receiving recognition from the same senior demographic that they care for at local facilities. “That’s who we’re there for is the seniors

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of this community. To have recognition from that group is overwhelming. It’s very heartwarming because that’s our goal is to look after this group,” she said. “I just want everybody to know that we are there for them in the best capacity possible at the centres that we have here in town.” Trudel noted it’s really, really important to say thank you. “These people are receiving a salary and sometimes people forget that they need to be acknowledged and praised in addition to salary. Salary isn’t enough,” said Trudel. “They give more of themselves. They gift from the heart.”

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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 Preregistration Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has opened up their registration for the fall 2022-2023 classes. They offer one day a week for threeyear-olds and one or two days a week for four and five-year-olds. They have also qualified for the Affordability Grant! For more information please call Mrs. P at 780-872-9523. 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 every second Sunday of the month. Start time is 10 a.m. The cost to play is $10 and lunch is $12. Legacy Supper The Legacy Centre’s monthly supper is being held tomorrow. Doors open and dancin’ at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Entertainment provided by Russell and

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the Girls, then more dancin’ to the Tunes of Memory Lane. Cost is $25 per person, tickets must be purchased or reserved before March 31. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more info and tickets. Kaiser Tourney The Legacy Centre is hosting a Kaiser Tournament on Thursday, April 7. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost to play is $10 and $12 per person for lunch. Call the Legacy office at 780-875-4584 for more information.

Spades Tourney The Legacy Centre is hosting a Spades Tournament on Thursday, April 21. Play begins at 10 a.m. and the cost to play is $10 and $12 per person for lunch. Sunday Brunch and Gospel Service The Palm Sunday brunch and gospel service, sponsored by Bethel Lutheran Church, Lea Park, is taking place on April 10 at the Tulliby Lake Agriplex. Service is at 10:30 a.m. and brunch

will be from noon until 1 p.m. Free will offering. Johnny Reid Live JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter Johnny Reid will be live at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on April 3 and 4. Show time is 7:30 p.m. for both nights and tickets are are $99.75. Zachary Stevenson’s Tribute to Buddy Holly From the Internationally Acclaimed “Buddy Holly Story,” Zachary Steven-

son performs an Tribute to Buddy Holly at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on April 6 for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets for the show are $49. Comedy Night! The 4th Meridian Brewing Company is hosting a comedy night on April 9 featuring comedian Adam Blank. Limited seating available so don’t miss out on getting your tickets! Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets are $30. Visit the 4th’s Facebook page for more info.

Bry-Tan flexes its crane muscles GEOFF LEE

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.................................. Bry-Tan Trucking Ltd. in Lloydminster owns the bragging rights to the largest crane in the region.

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Most of the stuff we have booked with it so far is to help customers with turnarounds and facility maintenance.

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Braden McGonigle, vice-president of Bry-Tan Trucking in Lloydminster, is dwarfed by the 200-ft boom on this new 300-U.S. tonne capacity Liebherr crane, to be used to lift heavy oilfield and industrial equipment in the area.

The picker, crane, and transport company took possession of a new all-terrain Liebherr mobile crane in early March, with a 300 U.S.-ton lift capacity at a 9 ft. radius. The arrival of the crane led to a customer BBQ last Wednesday with Bry-Tan’s vicepresident, Braden McGonigle, available to talk about the appli-

cations for oilfield and industrial construction. “It’s to help support our customers in the area. We’ve done picker trucks and winch trucks for a long time and everything just seems to be getting heavier and bigger and more emphasis on safety,” said McGonigle. “So we’ve got something with bigger capacity to help serve our customers that keep getting bigger equipment and facilities.” The main telescopic boom is 197 ft. long with a total of 118 ft. of jib, giving it a reach of just over 300 ft. McGonigle says it can pretty much lift anything they can hook it to. “Most of the stuff we have booked with it so far is to help customers with turnarounds and facility maintenance,” he said.

McGonigle says the majority of Bry-Tan’s work is oilfield related and that they’ve been fairly busy since last summer. “As COVID kind of slowed down, we started to pick back up—bigger turnarounds started to happen,” he said. They ordered the crane last July and it was delivered to the shop on 63 Ave. in early March. McGonigle has tried it out in the yard and gives it the thumbs up.

“It works good so far. It’s pretty smooth to operate,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of people stop by the yard and take pictures out on the street of us swinging it around.” The main five-axle crane is one piece and includes a total of 194,000 lbs. of counterweights, several jib pieces and other accessories. Bry-Tan also built a five-axle dolly for it. On the highway, the crane weighs about 130,000 lbs.

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JackRabbits wrap successful cross-country ski season TAYLOR WEAVER

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The snow may be

melting, but after such a successful year, the Lloydminster Cross

Country Skiing Club’s JackBabbit program is already looking ahead to next season. Kicking off in midJanuary, the JackRabbit program is designed for the “FUNdamentals” stage of skill development and is suitable for children five to 10 years of age. The objective is for children to learn basic cross-country ski skills and to instill a lifelong interest in the sport, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health. A total of eight jackrabbit sessions took place this winter at Bud Miller All Seasons

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Park, all in the name of having fun and getting youth interested in a new sport. “The uptake was quite impressive; we had a number of children participate in the program,” said coach Stephanie McInnes. “Of course, we taught skills and things like that, but everyone seemed very happy to be outside, having fun as a group, and trying something new– especially in the wintertime– it’s nice to disengage from being stuck inside all of the time for many months, so it’s nice to get kids outside and active.” After taking a hiatus, the jackrabbit program ran for three months over the winter, with higher numbers anticipated for next year. “I think the kids all

Supplied Photo looked forward to coming out, and while they were there, it was fun for them to meet other kids they might not normally touch base with,” she said.

“The kids had a great time, but all of the parents kept chiming in telling us how much fun their kids had.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Barons smash through home tourney

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This PTW curling crew won the A Event at the Lloydminster Heavy Crude Open Bonspiel March 17-20. Left to right are Geoff Regnier, Logan Pashniak, Mitch Woodward and Riley Pashniak. Other event winners: B Event: RBC Wealth Management, C Event: 360 Supply, D Event: Kelro Pump & Mechanical, E Event: Vallen, F Event: Source Corrosion.

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The Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Barons Classic Badminton Tournament was held last Friday. Seen here are the medal winners from the LCHS Barons team that captured four gold, two silver and one bronze. Front left to right: Yshy M (MXD Silver), Suzan H (WD Bronze), Anastasia L (WD Bronze), Ara H (MXD Gold), Bree B (WD Gold), Krezhanna D (WD Gold) Back left to right: Clay H (MXD Silver), Shepherd G (MXD Gold), Dhoopan N (MD Gold), Jayden P (MS Silver), Quinn D (MS Gold), Ben R (MD Gold). JACKRABBITS FROM PAGE 8

There was no cost associated with the jackrabbit sessions, but McInnes did note that all participants had to be registered members of the skiing club.

“This year we started the program in January, but next year we’re hoping to get it started a little earlier,” she said. “Follow us on Facebook and we’ll definitely have some posts

about getting jackrabbits going next year. Also, look for posts regarding fall drylands exercises as we’re trying to get together before the snow starts to fly.”

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RCMP seek seniors’ input GEOFF LEE

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.................................. The Lloydminster RCMP Detachment is asking seniors how they can serve them better. The Lloydminster Diversity and Inclusion

Advisory Committee, created by detachment commander, Lee Brachmann, welcomes feedback on six topics sent to the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society.

Graham Brown, president of the Concerned Citizens, noted the request for input was sent to members Ruby Trudel and Dr. Raff Sayeed, who sit on the police committee. “They are trying to survey the community and maybe get some help about what

the community thinks about what they’re doing and how they’re doing it, and do we have any suggestions,” explained Brown. “There are six questions, so we’ll have some time next week to have a look at those.” One of the questions is ‘what are your teams

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hearing from the community about crime in Lloydminster?’ Another is how can the RCMP work more with the community and/or Concerned Citizens to address some of the root causes of crime and public safety issues? Brown says the survey

is a follow-up to their AGM last September when Brachmann talked about the diversity and inclusion committee. “It’s nice to have a voice with the policing. There’s always a concern with elders abuse; that’s always something that we try to keep our eye on,” added Brown.

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The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan begins tomorrow and runs until Aug. 31. It is illegal to prune elm trees during this time to help stop the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED). As the weather warms, the tiny elm bark beetles that spread

DED become more active. Fresh cuts on trees can attract the insects, making an infection more likely. The beetles breed in dead and dying elm wood, so pruning your trees before or after the ban period helps reduce beetle populations. This will also help keep your trees healthy and better able to resist disease. You can remove

an elm tree during the ban period, but it’s important to dispose of all elm wood promptly and properly. To confirm the designated disposal site in your area, contact your local municipality. Incorrect pruning can damage your trees and spread diseases. Check the qualifications of anyone you hire to prune your

File Photo trees. In Saskatchewan, those who prune elm trees commercially must complete a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who is properly trained.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Concrete construction company requiring a SLINGER OPERATOR with class 3 license and EXPERIENCED CONCRETE FORM SETTERS in Calgary, AB Must be capable of manual labor assisting with exterior weeping tile and basement gravel installation. Competitive wage with year round employment and opportunity for overtime. Must submit drivers abstract Email resumes to rversteeg@ a1cement.com or call 1-403-333-1722

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED:

1A TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: Winch trucks & trailers; dump trucks & pups/ quad wagons. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, & camp shacks. Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS REQUIRED Clean CAT, JD equip; winch, dump, gravel trucks, and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

Classifieds EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season. Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

Owner Operators needed to haul bulk

liquid throughout Western Canada and to US seasonally and year-round. Loaded and empty miles paid! Contact us or submit your resume: Phone: 204.571.0187 Email: recruiting@ renaissancetrans.ca Or submit an online application @ www.renaissancetrans.ca

FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS INC. is looking for owner/operators to deliver tri-flat deck freight in Alberta, Saskatchewan or BC. Monday to Friday work. Steady year round work with substantial increases in rates. Contact Freightland by email at dispatch@freightland. ca or telephone toll free 1-800-917-9021. PUT YOUR PICKUP TRUCK TO WORK! $2,000 signing bonus! Hiring 1 ton owners to transport RV’s throughout N. America. Pick up in Indiana, delivering to Western Canada. Paid per loaded mile, insurance and authorities are through us. Discounted fuel cards and subsidized health insurance. Driver must be at least age 21 and able to cross the border. For more information, visit roadexservices.com or email recruiting@ roadexservices.com.

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FEED AND SEED

NOTICE

AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com CERTIFIED SEED. WHEAT – AAC Goodwin, AAC Penhold, AC Sadash, CDC Go, Go Early, Pintail. OATS - AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby, CDC Arborg, CDC SO1 Super Oat, ORE 3542M. BARLEY – Amisk, Busby, Cerveza, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, Sundre. Very Early Yellow Pea, Forage Peas. Polish Canola, Spring Triticale. mastinseeds. com; 403-556-2609. WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN - Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light, Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola. “On Farm Pickup”. Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252. ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, In House Excreta Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-483-8789.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Estate of Ann McCaw, deceased, late of Lloydminster, AB who died on March 16, 2022. Take notice that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Estate Trustee by April 30, 2022 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Patricia McCaw gamcc3@gmail.com

HEALTH

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FOR RENT

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COMING EVENTS 60th DRAGGINS CAR SHOW - April 15 and 16 at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. Check out the “Battle of the Automotive Technicians”! Draggins Rod & Custom Car Club. Visit our website; Draggins.com.

MAR-NAN MANOR

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT LLOYDMINSTER, AB Includes washer, dryer, range, range hood, dishwasher, partial a/c, 1 parking stall with plug-in, balcony, 815 sq/ft

$875 / month Ages 40 plus, couples preferred. Phone for information 306-830-8220 780-214-0908

BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach almost 90 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details. 1-800-282-6903 Ext 225; www.awna.com.

Thursday, March 31, 2022

AUCTIONS

MISCELLANEOUS

Ward’s & Bud Haynes Firearms Auction, Saturday, April 23rd, Edmonton. Live & Online. CONSIGN NOW! WardsAuctions. com. Call Brad Ward 780-940-8378; Linda (Haynes) Baggaley 403-597-1095. AUCTIONS are our business! Contact Copeland Auctions Ltd. located in Lloydminster, AB for all your auction needs. Call Russ 780-870-1181 or visit our website: www.copelandauctions.co m

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WINTER HARDY ALGONQUIN ALFALFA SEED For Sale Certified 2021 Algonquin Alfalfa Seed

99.9% purity, zero weed seeds, inoculated, in 55 lb bags wholesale price $4.00 a pound. Algonquin Alfalfa is a tap root tri foliate, extremely winter hardy, fine stem, and excellent disease resistance. Also Selling Timothy and Brome Grass Blends to your specifications.

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HUGE INDOOR SALE areYARD once again touring the area! 5009 - 48 Ave price $4.00 a pound. Algonquin Alfalfa is a tap root tri foliate, Paying Cash Collections, extremely winter hardy, fine For stem,Coin and excellent disease resistance. Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Downstairs Auditorium & Gold Silver & Gold Coins, Also Selling Timothy andSilver Brome Grass BlendsCoins, to your specifications. Lloydminster, SK Royal Can.on Mint Sets. Farmer Direct. FREE SHIPPING orders over 1200 lb. Fri., Apr. 1 Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry Also Buying Gold Jewelry 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Call Ram River Forage Seeds 403-634-1643 $ $ We purchase rolls, bags $ $ $ Sat., We purchase rolls, bags $ $ $ Apr. 2 or boxes of silver coins or boxes 9:00 am - 4:00 pm of silver coins

PAYING HIGHEST PRICES To arrange a free, discrete in-home visit

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LUNCH SERVED To book a table call 306-825-2118 (after 3:00pm)a free, discrete in-home visit To arrange

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