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Lloydminster firefighter honoured for 2021 house fire rescue CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
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A year at the council table
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Jim Taylor reflects on his time on city council.
The City of Lloydminster has presented Leonard Minish with the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery for his quick and courageous actions during a 2021 fire.
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He recognized the danger of the situation and proceeded without hesitation for his own safety to enter through the front door of the home and provide a courageous rescue of the two occupants and their pets. - Fire Chief Bill Heesing
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Lloydminster Fire Rescue attended the Dec. 8 Governance and Priorities committee meeting at city hall to acknowledge the award. The incident in question took place on the morning of Feb. 21, 2021, when a significant residential structure fire broke out in Lloyd. “I was sleeping. The pager went off at quarter to 6 a.m.,” said Minish, a firefighter with Lloydminster Fire Rescue. “It sounded like it was my address, so I ran downstairs to see if my house was on fire. When I was downstairs, I noticed a
Mayor Gerald Aalbers (left) presents the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery Award to firefighter Leonard Minish. Christian Apostolovski Meridian Source glow in the cul-de-sac. “I put on shoes, jacket and ran outside and met my neighbour to the west on the driveway. The house that was on fire was two houses down on the east.” When he spoke to the neighbour, he told him the occupants were in the backyard. Minish, not seeing any tracks, ran toward the house and entered it. “While I was running by the garage, the window exploded,” explained Minish. “I
yelled out the homeowner’s names, they replied and I told them they had to leave the house.” He was informed when he entered the house that the homeowners couldn’t find their dog. “I started crawling on my hands and knees because (of) low visibility, full of smoke. I was calling for the dog’s name and while searching around, I found a dog,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Coun. Jim Taylor reflects on council progress CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
.................................. Coun. Jim Taylor says he’s learned a lot over the last year since being elected to Lloydminster’s current city council. The first-time councillor has had plenty of new experiences, including time spent engaging with community and bringing his unique view to the council table. Overall, he says it’s been a good experience. “It’s been positive. I think it was well-received by the community,” said Taylor. In his time around the council table, Taylor realized the questions he had before getting his seat on council were finally being answered. “The biggest thing that I’ve learned, or I’ve appreciated, is that the questions that I was asked or that I was asking before I was on council, I now get answers to,” he said, noting he’s been able to bring a unique point of view to council. “The thing I’ve enjoyed or been proud of is just trying to stay true to what I wanted to bring to council, you know, the small business guy, the
family person and that perspective,” he said. “I think, if anything, it’s not one moment, it’s my perspective that I’m bringing to council; I’m adding to six different views. “I try to bring something different, try to think it from my point of view and I appreciate the other council members and how different it is in the opinions.” In the last two months of 2025, Taylor has had the opportunity to represent the city as deputy mayor and said his favourite experience in the top seat was being present for a grant presentation. “I think the biggest one was the Saskatchewan Bursaries Grant,” he said. “That was nice to be there to honour new entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur myself, I’ve had multiple different businesses in the city. To see new businesses starting up and be there to congratulate them and on behalf of the city and the province, that was fun to be involved in.” Looking forward, Taylor says he’s going to continue learning about how things work at the council level. “I think 2026 and moving on, (it’s about) being
First responder receives medal for bravery BRAVERY AWARD FROM PAGE 1
He said he informed the homeowners inside the building to meet him at the front door and they were calling out each other’s names. “They met me at the front door and I ran out. I set the dog down in the front yard and ran back in because (one of the homeowners) fell earlier and hurt her back, so I helped her exit the building,” said Minish. Once back outside, Minish instructed his neighbour to make room for the fire trucks. He said while he was worried about his own safety, he knew he had to try to rescue those inside the burning home. “I was (worried), but we train high risk, high reward, but at the same time, I couldn’t live with myself knowing I didn’t try,” he said, noting if he went to the hall to respond with fire crews, the outcome could have been different. Minish explained it was almost like he was acting on instinct. “I know minutes count. Most people don’t die of the fire, they die of smoke inhalation,” he said. “I made the judgment call to go in there looking for them. It was almost like instinct.” He says he wasn’t expecting to get the award. “It was a big surprise,” said Minish. “I’m honoured just to receive the award and be given the skills and training from the Lloydminster Fire Rescue to be put to use and have a positive outcome. “I would just like to thank the Lloydminster Fire Rescue and the chiefs, training officers and senior members and firefighters for helping me having the skills I have today.” Lloydminster Fire Rescue Fire Chief Bill Heesing presented the item to council and said Minish stepped up without hesitation to save lives. “He recognized the danger of the situation and proceeded without hesitation for his own safety to enter through the front door of the home and provide a courageous rescue of the two occupants and their pets,” he said.
“Firefighter Minish stepped up without, and I emphasize without hesitation, with bravery and persistence, knowing he may have been seriously injured. The risk was worth it to save another person’s life.” Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers presented Minish with the award and was at a loss for words. “I’m lost for words, actually, because it’s really unique. It doesn’t happen every day,” he said. “He risked his life to save two other lives and some pets. To run into someone’s burning home, having reallife experience, I can relate to a firefighter and go in without bunker gear and without having a hose and SCV. He may not have come out of there, but he did it.”
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Following the approval of Lloydminster’s 2026 budget on Nov. 24, Taylor reflected on the process and commended administration for its efforts. “Administration did a great job putting it together,” he said. “I thought it was going to be much more daunting and a lot more difficult as far as understanding the budget.” He points out the city is still dealing with decisions made by past councils. “I still think there’s lots of things on budget that we’ve encountered and decisions that were made in previous council that we now have to deal with,” said Taylor. He concluded his reflection on his time on council by acknowledging the work of administration and emphasizing that bringing the city together is a team effort. “I want to mention that really stands out to me is the hard work that administration does,” he said. “One thing I’ve learned is how much work goes into operating a city of our size. We’re not just a small town. We’re a small town with big-city problems. “It’s more than just six people and the mayor sitting there asking questions. It’s a huge team and we’re one city that, if we all want it to be better, we have to work together to make it better.”
Santa lands early in Lashburn CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
.................................. The big man in red made a special visit to the Town of Lashburn for Santa Claus Day on Dec. 13, a tradition that has delighted the community for several years. “This is the third year we’ve organized the Santa Claus Day,” said organizer Tina Pero. “I went to council three years ago and asked permission to put it out there and see what we could organize and it’s just continued.” The event is always at the whim of Mother Nature. “The first year we had it, there was no snow, so our sleigh ride had to be a horse and wagon ride,” she said. This year, Mother Nature had other plans for Santa’s arrival. “Unfortunately, Mother Nature had a different plan this year,” said Pero. “But we have horse and sleigh, which is still happening.” Outdoor events were forced inside as the cold
Baby Colter meets Santa at Lashburn Santa Claus Day. Lashburn day dipped past -30 C. “There was supposed to be an outside hot dog roast and hot chocolate but we’ve had to move that inside,” she said. “That’s a fundraiser for our local gymnastics club.” Luckily, events continued within the warmth of the Lashburn CN Sportsplex. Events included a mini market, sleigh rides, cookie decorating, kids craft, pictures with Santa, fireworks and skating with the Lashburn Senior Flyers. Pero says Santa Claus Day is something families look forward to. “I think the families with young kids always look forward to it,” she said. “It’s something local that just enhances the magic of the season. “Everybody’s always looking forward to supporting local events and our local vendors and organizations.” She says on top of her efforts organizing the event, she has the help of a committee of women who make the day possible.
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LCSD reflects on year of growth, achievement and community TAYLOR WEAVER EDITOR
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The Lloydminster Catholic School Division (LCSD) marked 2025 as a year of growth, student success and strengthened community connections, according to Director of Education Glenda Kary. Reflecting on the past school year, Kary credited much of the division’s progress to the leadership of its board of trustees and the collective efforts of staff, students and community partners. “The 2025 school year for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division has been a year of growth, achievement and community,” said Kary. “Much of our success is guided by the dedication and vision of our board of trustees, whose thoughtful leadership helps ensure that every decision reflects our commitment to students, staff and families.” One of the most notable accomplishments came at Holy Rosary High School, where graduating students earned more than $550,000 in scholarships. Nearly 80 per cent of graduates p u rs u e d p os t - s e c o ndary educ atio n thro ug h university, college, apprenticeships and trades programs, while others entered the workforce, military service, athletics or travel. “Today’s graduates have more opportunities than ever before,” said Kary. “Our staff continues to provide the guidance, support and encouragement students need to choose paths that reflect their gifts, goals and aspirations.” Early literacy also stood out as a key success. LCSD reported 96.8 per cent of Grade 3 students reading at grade level, a result Kary said reflects the division’s strong focus on foundational learning. Student leadership was another highlight, with youth serving on the City of Lloydminster Youth Council and representing peers at the provincial level. “These accomplishments highlight the power of
LCSD Director of Education Glenda Kary. early literacy, confidence-building through service and opportunity working together,” she said. While celebrating success, Kary acknowledged challenges faced throughout the year, including adapting to the provincial teachers’ agreement reached in April. The agreement brought additional staffing supports, which required careful planning to ensure maximum impact. “We worked closely with school administration and teachers to ensure these new positions would best support each school,” she said, adding that hiring was completed in June, allowing the division to begin the school year on strong footing. Several student-focused initiatives also made measu rable impact s in 2025, inclu d ing t he expansion of Mental Health Capacity Building programming into Grades 10 through 12. The program works alongside LCSD’s S.H.I.N.E. initiative and the L.I.T.E. Navigator to support student well-being. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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A local lens: the Kim Cap story
Kim Capiral of Narra Studios. Submitted photo CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
.................................. Life behind the lens takes a steady hand to capture moments and build stories. But for some, it’s always been a calling. For Kim Capiral, life behind the lens was something he was always striving for. The storyteller’s own tale doesn’t begin in the Border City; it started in the Philippines. The founder of Lloydminster-based Narra Studios was born north of the capital city of Manila and never considered leaving the Philippines. His mom, Rita Capiral, however, had a vision for the family. “I always tell people she’s the one that has the vision, I never wanted to leave,” he said. “I didn’t want to leave because I feel like my life is kind of set
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in the Philippines.” He had attended university to become an aircraft mechanic. “I was an aircraft mechanic, I did four years of aircraft mechanic in university,” said Capiral. “I did two years working at the airport, the international airport in the Philippines (in Manila). “I don’t know why I took aircraft mechanic, really.” Capiral explained his mom always told him to do something he enjoyed in life, which was something he found difficult to follow. “I didn’t listen to her because, I lost my dad when I was 11 and I was the eldest,” he explained. “As the eldest kid, there’s more responsibility put on your shoulder. Now, my brain went, I need to be able to provide.” The pull to a life of visual storytelling wasn’t far away for the young Capiral. “I told my mom, ‘I think I want to move to a different career.’ That’s when I found photography,” he said. Capiral received a Nikon D60 from his mom, which gave him the opportunity to see what life behind the camera was like. “I fell in love with it,” Capiral said. “I was holding it, it feels good in my hands. I was taking pictures of my friends and like macro shots of plants and insects.” He used his free time to test out his skills. “While I was working at the airport, I was dabbling with taking pictures of friends and whatnot,” he said. Before pursuing a full-time career in media, he spent time teaching English to Koreans of various ages over the phone. “The interesting part is, the ages. We would be calling kids from five to like 60-year-old professionals,” he said. “They needed to learn English in the business. The kids would obviously want to stay and learn the curriculum and then the older people, they just want to chat.” This job wouldn’t be permanent as he found himself moving into the TV industry. “I had a high school friend who was working in the TV industry,” he said, explaining the friend was looking for someone to take behind-the-scenes photos. He began looking to make a career switch, realizing if he could secure another job, he could make a living off what he was doing. The same company he had been working with, TV5, had an opening for a camera position. “They said, ‘Hey, there’s an opening for a cameraman, for video camera, not for news, it’s for entertainment, so you’ll be following celebrities,’” he said. Once he got the job, he was placed into a program to learn how to work the camera and the theory behind it. He worked for three years as an entertainment camera operator. “We were following celebrities, we were following reality shows, Amazing Race in the Philippines, we were one of the camera guys there,” said Capiral. His mom’s vision was finally coming to fruition and the family would be coming to Canada. After nearly two years, he had almost forgotten about the whole move. Things for Capiral were good in the Philippines, dating his now wife, Glaiza Capiral, while he was there. “I was dating my wife back then,” he said. When it was time for Capiral to move to Canada, he knew he wouldn’t be going alone. “When that conversation started, it was never an option to (just leave),” said Capiral, explaining he wanted her to come to Canada as well. “It was never an option for her to be left there.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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The pair connected through work they did together. Glaiza also worked in the TV industry as a makeup artist. Eventually, the move happened, and Capiral arrived in Lloydminster in October 2013 and began searching for work. Newcap, who was hiring at the time, had just closed hiring for a master operator position but Capiral submitted a resume hoping to find a position anyway. After meeting with management, for an interview and recounting his life story up to that point, Capiral got the job as a master controller. After half a year, he moved into a new position as an ENG cameraman. “I would be in Marwayne one day, then the next day I’m in city hall, then the next day you get to meet farmers again. I was like, we’re doing stories on what? Mosquitoes?” he said. Moving into the creative department, he said he made a lot of friends while with the TV station. “Then, I transitioned to doing creative writing. It’s basically just like creative within the company,” said Capiral. “We were responsible for doing ads for a company. That was a fun chapter.” Work was going well for Capiral, and eventually, he and Glaiza tied the knot in 2014 and welcomed twins in 2015. The twins helped Capiral re-evaluate his focus, which led to the decision of starting his own wedding videography business the year they were born. “It just pushed us to be like, ‘OK, let’s risk and start your own business,’” he said. “The good thing about weddings is they book
Kim Capiral of Narra Studios. Submitted photo you a year in advance. So, at least you know what money’s coming in the following year.” He was doing 20 to 25 weddings a year, keeping himself very busy. “I would have never been the Narra now without the weddings,” he said. Capiral explained his company’s name Narra Studios is short for narration, “because our videos tell a story.” Narra is also a national tree in the Philippines, prized for its durable, rose-scented hardwood. When he was leaving Newcap and starting to
begin his new journey, he met with his friend Jessie McEachern who worked for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division and did freelance wedding photography. “I have these weddings booked, but I also wanted to do some video commercials. If you have a campaign, we can promote it,” said Capiral. “I was never pitching to the company, I just need, like, affirmation that, ‘Hey am I doing the right thing?’ Because it’s scary.” The two began discussing work Capiral would be doing with the school division. At the time, his calendar was empty, something McEachern told him would change. “She’s like, ‘Well, you remember this day, because one day, this calendar will be full,’” Capiral recounted. “She believed in me, always believed in me. It’s nice to have those people in your corner.” Their relationship extended beyond the classroom and into their wedding work. “We would refer each other. If she was photographing a wedding, ‘Oh you need a videographer? I got the guy.’ Then I would do the same,” he said. Capiral expanded his ventures into the custom apparel business and recently purchased Kolab Print Co. He finds himself involved in all aspects of the business and prints the apparel in his studio in town. “I had no idea what I was doing but we had to learn it,” he said. Looking back, Capiral credits his success to the relationships he’s made in the community. Today, you’ll still see the Border City videographer around town telling stories, firmly behind his camera lens.
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Alberta Winter Games volunteers needed as events draw closer CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI STAFF WRITER
.................................. Organizers are gearing up for the big day as the Lakeland Region prepares to host the 2026 Alberta Winter Games in February. Violet Lapointe, games manager for the 2026 Lakeland Region Alberta Winter Games, presented to the Town of Bonnyville council on Dec. 9, providing an update on all things winter games. The games are set to run from Feb. 13 to 16 in the M.D. of Bonnyville, the Town of Bonnyville, Cold Lake and the Village of Glendon. There will be a large influx of visitors and competitors in the region. “There’s over 2,400 athletes coming and they will be housed in athletes’ villages, which are the schools in our region,” said Lapointe. “So, all school districts and just about every school is being utilized for this. “We’re expecting an influx of 5,000 to 6,000 visitors for an event of this size.” Lapointe said they don’t often see events of this magnitude, and since the 2010 games, which were held in Bonnyville and Cold Lake, there’s more infrastructure and versatility in hosting the Winter Games. Sports showcased throughout the event will include alpine skiing, archery, artistic gymnastics, badminton, biathlon, cross-country skiing, curling, fencing, figure skating, freestyle skating, hockey, judo, ringette, speed skating, artistic swimming, volleyball and wrestling.
Host venues will range from small to large and have seen some changes since the original planning. “Since our original planning, we had a couple of venue changes. The big one was biathlon; we had to move it to a little bit more accessible of a location at the Bonnyville Golf and Country Club,” said Lapointe. According to Lapointe, opening ceremonies will be livestreamed and feature a virtual torch relay, followed by the lighting of the cauldron. “The opening ceremonies will be hosted at the Imperial (Oil) Place Energy Centre (in Cold Lake),” she said, noting there will be more than 5,000 people in attendance for what she describes as an exciting event. In terms of the overall budget for the Winter Games, Lapointe says they’re still on target. “An event of this size is running at the just over $2-million mark, so far, we’re on target,” she said. Staying on budget has seen some difficulties as they’ve worked hard to remain local. “One of the things we were very firm on is we wanted to remain local,” said Lapointe. “When we look at food vendors, instead of hiring production companies out of the city, anything like that, we chose to break it down and organize it differently so we could manage that. Having the food centres doing their breakfasts and dinners in each area; we are also catering the lunches to their venues.” She says keeping it local ensures the local momand-pop caterers have an opportunity to contribute and benefit from the event. There are a number of unknowns organizers are still grappling with, including a grant award being
pushed back to January 2026. They’re still looking to secure additional sponsorships, total costs of sports facilities and equipment, along with funds awarded from casinos. “We have finally, as of this week, seen some funds come in from our fundraising casinos,” said Lapointe. While admission is still an unknown ahead of the event, she says historically, stands are full. “Historically, admissions have been pretty good. The stands have been packed and they do sell well, but it’s always a risk you take,” she said. Items they’re still looking for include portable facility trailers, shelving for warehouses, generators, light plants and heaters, outdoor tents, portable radios, portable washrooms, scaffolding for platforms at the ski hill and electronics equipment. “Scaffolding for platforms at the ski hill, that was one of our large gifts in kind. We do have a tentative sponsor for that,” said Lapointe. “Because the ski hill isn’t originally designed for freestyle, there does have to be special platforms erected for the judges.” There have been some roadblocks in planning the event, including the need for physician roles and the ever-present need for volunteers. “The primary lead roles, so, some of our levels that are below directors and chairs, we need some committee chair levels filled. We’re definitely struggling there, but we’re having more and more people sign up every day,” she said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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The Brick finds home in old Canadian Tire building CHRISTIAN APOSTOLOVSKI
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A time to reflect and look ahead EDITOR TAYLOR WEAVER
I thought I’d take a moment to reflect this week, as this is the final 2025 edition of the Meridian Source before we print two year-in-review papers. It’s easy to nitpick and sweat the small stuff, but overall, I’d say it’s been a great year. I’m excited about 2026 and what it may bring. The team at the Source is running like a well-oiled machine, and Christian, John and I consistently hear positive feedback from the community. Word
on the street is that people like what we’re doing, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build trust in the community in 2026. Things are also on the up-and-up for me personally. I landed a new gig as the drummer for the Kenny Mac Band, and Chels and I decided to postpone a trip to Mexico to save up for a down payment on a home of our own. Although we didn’t set up a tree this year, our Christmas will be filled with family and friends throughout Alberta. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We’ll see you all in 2026 for another great year in the Border City. See you next year!
Letter to the editor ... I would like to congratulate Lloydminster on the opening of the new hockey rink. What a facility! We are so lucky to have it. There is no bad seat in the house. Lots of space, great sight lines, and to top it off, the junior A Bobcats are a very good hockey club. Night after night, they out work, out hustle and out play their opponents. It is a real treat to watch. I encourage fans to come out, enjoy the sporting aspect and the social aspect in a fantastic facility. Well, after a few beverages, nature was calling ... and what happened blew my mind. I was faced with sharing a public washroom with moms, grandmas and other females. Seriously! The sign said ‘everyone’ washroom. My heart sank. Why? What is going on? There is zero chance I will intrude on the privacy of other females in a public washroom ... zero chance! Furthermore, there are large enough gaps between the washroom stall doors for people to creep a peek. Unbelievable. It is my opinion that public washrooms are not unisex. I will not allow men to use a washroom while my wife, daughter or mother is using it. This is very disrespectful. They deserve privacy in these moments, end of story. So, I respectfully ask who at city hall planned this and signed off on this. I believe the responsible people should explain to Lloydminster, in this newspaper, why this choice was made. However, before you explain, I pose a question for you. Does your mother, wife, daughter or grandmother approve of men sharing a washroom with them in public? Do they appreciate cleaning off the seat every time a strange man or boy urinates all over it? Sincerely, a proud Lloydminsterite! - Craig Oster DMD LCSD LOOKS BACK AT YEAR FROM PAGE 5
“By listening closely to student feedback, the program adapts to support their mental health goals,” said Kary. “It strengthens our commitment to nurturing the whole child.” Supporting staff remained a priority for the division, with Kary emphasizing the importance of consistency and clarity in an increasingly demanding education landscape. “The most strategic step our board has taken is to stay the course,” she said. “Clear learning goals and steady support allow staff to focus on the learners in front of them.” Facility improvements also featured prominently in the year-in-review. In 2025, students at St. Joseph Elementary celebrated the opening of a new community playground, while Canadian Natural Field hosted its first game. The multi-sport artificial turf facility expands athletic opportunities and positions LCSD to host provincial and national competitions, with a formal opening planned for spring 2026. To accommodate growing enrolment, relocatable classrooms were added at two schools, and programs such as Synergy Vault and Synergy Studios continued to support
student-athletes and skilled trades competitors. Faith-based programming remained central to the division’s identity. LCSD launched its annual faith theme, Called for Greatness, bringing staff together to focus on pastoral care and student belonging. Initiatives such as Spirit of the Youth at Holy Rosary and a Faith Integration Team at Father Gorman Community School further strengthened Catholic identity, alongside student representation on the Archbishop’s Youth Council. Looking ahead to 2026, Kary said priorities include launching the Engage program to support families, enhancing playgrounds through School Community Council projects, and continuing work on designated Specialized Classrooms. As the year draws to a close, Kary expressed gratitude to students, families and staff. “Thank you for working with us as we give our time and effort to enriching the lives of our students and preparing the future workers and leaders of our communities,” she said. “We appreciate the trust and wish all LCSD families and staff a blessed Christmas and a joyful new year of learning.”
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Chris’ A-Z: New year, same old me We are just a week out from Christmas and this will be my last column for the year, so I wanted to take the time to reflect on 2025. You can expect your regularly-scheduled history column back in the new year on Jan. 8, 2026, but today, I wanted to think about the year I had. The most important thing for me this year was, of course, something I wrote about previously; my wedding. I got married in 2025 and can safely say marriage has been good to me and it’s smooth sailing ahead. It was hectic, a little chaotic, but overall, the greatest experience of my lifetime. Another thing I wanted to reflect on was the history I’ve gone over and the stories I’ve told. The Meridian Source gave me an opportunity to write a weekly column despite not having any experience as a columnist. Generally, I feel my style and research has expanded to tell better stories. I look back today and still love reading my old columns. I’m transported back to my favourite this year, where I talked about Charlie the farmer. The man who accidentally found oil in Lloydminster. Had it not been for a fickle cow not wanting to drink oily water, who knows when we’d find oil here, if ever. I’m also taken back to my story about Rev. Isaac Montgomery Barr and his three marriages with no records of divorce. I never managed to find the divorce records, but it’s likely the holy man was divorced twice in his life. Even recently, I think about the history of the Co-op and the impact the organization has had on the community. History is something I never had an interest in until I was working
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A younger Christian while reporting for CFTK-TV in Terrace, B.C., in 2023. with Bell Media, anchoring the weekly flashbacks episode, which are still viewable on YouTube. Ignore the strange hairstyles if you do watch; it takes a long time to grow it out. When I came to Lloydminster, I found a rich history waiting to be explored. If you are interested in our local history, I hope you head down to the Lloydminster Museum and Archives and take in the various stories of interest. I try to tackle things from the past that are most interesting to me, but there’s hundreds of stories waiting to be told. Moving off the history beat for me a minute, I’ve also had the opportunity to really get to know Lloydminster as a community. All the people I’ve met, the stories I’ve told, I feel incredibly blessed to be in the position I am to meet so many and tell their stories. Anyway, I hope everyone has a great holiday, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Cards, games, food, meetings and live music Bingo at the Moose Lodge Bingo is back at the Moose Lodge! Bingo is every Monday and Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Must be 18 to play. Anne Elliott Christmas Concert The Dewberry Hall is once again hosting the Anne Elliott Christmas Concert on Dec. 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show will start at 7 p.m. Desserts and refreshments available during intermission. Contact Tyson at 780-385-4931 for more information. Islay Jamboree The Islay Community Hall is hosting a jamboree on Dec. 21, starting at 1 p.m. Admission is $15, participants are free. Lunch will be served. Contact Dixie at 780-744-2204 for more information. New Year’s in New York The Dewberry Community Hall is hosting a New Year’s in New York family dance on Dec. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. Early countdown allows families to “ring in the new year together.” Food and beverage available for purchase. Entry is by donation at door. Contact Kelly at 778-548-0044 or Alissa at 306-229-5040 for more details. Moose Lodge New Year’s Eve Dance Welcome in 2026 at New Year’s Eve Dance on Dec. 31 hosted by the Moose Lodge 5213 57 St., Lloydminster, Alta. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the event runs until 2 a.m. Adults are $25, youth 15 - 17 are $10 and 14 and under FREE. Price includes snacks, late lunch and party favours. There will be a cash bar. Music by First Class Entertainment. Tickets now available. Call the Moose Lodge at 780-875-7919 or Susan 780-872-1871 for more information.
Edgerton and District Historical Society Robbie Burns Nite The Edgerton & District Historical Society is sponsoring the 36th annual Robbie Burns Nite at the Edgerton Agricultural Hall on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Happy Hour and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m., and supper is at 6:30 p.m. with a ceilidh to follow. Tickets are available at the Edgerton Village Office at 780-755-3933 or at the door. Adults are $30 and children 12 and under are $5. Contact Jessica at 780-542-1482 or for more info. Christmas Gift Solution - Valentine’s Dinner and Dance The Dewberry Community Hall has the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your list: a wonderful chicken parmesan and pasta dinner with caesar salad on Feb. 14, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., supper served promptly at 6 p.m. Enjoy music, get in on the free waltz and ballroom dance lessons, spot dance prizes. Tickets are $50/couple, $25/single. Contact Les at 807-252-0275, Julie at 807-251-0454, or drop into Dewberry Data. Think Wheat at the Lloyd Ex Join Sask Wheat for a full update with in-depth information about the wheat industry in Saskatchewan on Jan. 28, 2026, at the Lloydminster Exhibition. Topics covered can include, but are not limited to, marketing, contracts, agronomy, policy, climate, yearly outlooks and more. This year’s presenters bring a wide scope of different knowledge and expertise to provide producers with the information they are looking for, covering the biggest topics from the past growing season, and what’s to come next year. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Prairie Willow Room. Spinning Wheel at the Vic Juba Community Theatre Eleven of Lloydminster’s finest musicians recreate vibrant hits of the 70s on Jan. 27, 2026, at the Vic Juba Community Theatre. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $30.25 for adults and $15.25 for students. Tickets available online or at the theatre’s box office. WINTER GAMES FROM PAGE 8
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All 20 Alberta teams on board as Lancers host U17 AAA showcase JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR
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The day begins early for the Lloydminster U17 AAA Lancers, even earlier for those elite hockey players living out of town and not billeting in Lloyd. Long before the school bell rings, the Lancers practise from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. three times a week at Servus Sports Centre, which this weekend (Dec. 19-21) hosts an Alberta Elite Hockey League showcase for all 20 of its U17 AAA teams. “Long days, but lots of fun,” said Lloydminster captain Jack Teasdale, a 16-year-old left-winger from Paradise Valley. “It’s about a 25-minute drive into Lloyd, so we’re usually up at 5:45 to 6 a.m., then head to the rink for 7:15. It’s an adjustment, for sure. “But yeah, we get used to it. About three times a week, the day starts early. It’s good to get into it early in the morning, with fresh minds. It’s a good way to start off your day.” Teasdale’s family also billets one of his teammates, Cobin Garnett, a promising 15-year-old defenceman from Mannville. Paradise Valley is also the hometown of two other U17 AAA Lancers in defenceman Zachary Schneider and forward Taythan Willis, both 16. Willis and Hunter Prybysh each scored a goal and set up two others, and Brayden Gramlich stopped 38 shots, as the Lancers posted a 6-4 road victory over the St. Albert Raiders on Sunday night. ‘A GOOD ROUTINE’ “I usually get up at about six o’clock every morning,” Schneider, an assistant captain, said about those practice days. “Sometimes it can be a struggle, but it’s always good to get up and get moving around. It’s better for the rest of the day, I find. “On the non-hockey days, I try to get a bit more sleep, but I’m still finding that I get up earlier than I used to. Over the summer, you’d sleep in a bit more, if you’re not going to work or whatnot. But this is a good routine.” Along with morning skates each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the Lancers’ routine includes gym workouts each Tuesday and Thursday, an extra-long day because it ends with film review in the early evening. “It’s a lot of work over the course of the week, but it’s nice that you feel a sense of accomplishment after that,” said Schneider, also one of Teasdale’s
The Lloydminster Lancers celebrate a goal during AEHL U17 AAA action this season. John MacNeil Meridian Source Grade 11 classmates at E.H. Walter School in Paradise Valley. Of course, the Lancers’ weekends are filled with games, either long trips across Alberta or home dates usually at Lloydminster’s new rink, the Cenovus Energy Hub. But all of the showcase action this Friday through Sunday is being played at the two Servus rinks — Rusway Construction Arena and Robert B. Holmes Arena. Each team plays two games as part of the Lloyd showcase. The Lancers face the Southeast Tigers at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at Holmes and the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rusway. SCOUTS IN TOWN “Lots of these teams have played here before,” Teasdale said during a video session last Thursday evening at the Servus. “It’s a good rink. We usually end up playing well on it. “Sleeping in your own bed, instead of going on the road, it’s good. It’s the start of the Christmas break, too, so school is off our minds, and we can focus on hockey. “It’ll be fun. It’ll be a good showcase for all of
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Southeastern Louisiana University freshman pitcher Katherine Thiessen addresses Pursuit School of Sport students Thursday in Lloydminster. John MacNeil Meridian Source
NCAA pitcher delivers tips to Pursuit students JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR
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From the outset, small habits make a big difference in building an athletic and personal profile that enables high school and college athletes to succeed. Katherine Thiessen, an NCAA Division 1 softball pitcher from Lloydminster, underlined that message last Thursday as she spoke with students and staff from the fledgling Pursuit School of Sport. “Eventually, it’s about becoming mature,” said Thiessen, a Southeastern Louisiana University freshman back home in Lloyd for the Christmas holidays. “You have a bunch of responsibilities in college. Even now, in a time where college athletes can get paid, everything you do starting your freshman year (is impactful). “You’re trying to create a brand for yourself, you’re trying to create a name, focusing on all the good stuff to create a positive brand.” About 60 students and teachers from Pursuit heard from one of their own in Thiessen, a 2025 graduate of Lloydminster Comprehensive High School who earned a full-ride scholarship to study at Southeastern Louisiana and continue playing the sport she loves at a high level. In its first year of operation under the Lloydminster Public School Division, Pursuit is designed for students competing in elite-level sports, ranging from hockey to gymnastics and multiple other disciplines. The school program offers flexible schedules, mentorship and a pathway to match athletic and academic achievement. “It’s pretty cool when a sport you love ends up taking you all around the world,” Pursuit principal Doug Smith — a former LCHS vice-principal — said in introducing Thiessen. Sporting her SLU colours, Thiessen had an attentive audience as she engaged with students for an hour on a frigid Prairie morning that contrasted significantly with the warm weather on the Lions’ Hammond, La., campus. Thiessen, 18, plays with a high-achieving team that runs a rigorous program
on and off the field. SLU posted a perfect 8-0 record in the fall season, during which the Lloyd rookie led the team in hitting and was among eight pitchers on a balanced staff. As celebrated as such accomplishments might be for any college student, the measuring sticks go beyond the ball field, Thiessen told the Pursuit students. She said it’s critical to keep pace academically in the competitive world of NCAA sports, noting that submitting a college assignment late can usually cost athletes a failing mark and push them out of the gameday lineup. Thiessen encouraged the local students to develop a plan that can contribute to success within and outside the classroom, from consistent study habits to practising with a purpose, rather than just going through the motions. One of Pursuit’s senior students, Thunder hockey club defenceman Ellis Smith, asked Thiessen about off days and non-game weeks and whether players should feel guilty, or like they’re slacking off, when they’re not training or playing a game. “Your body needs time to recover,” Thiessen advised. “Your body needs time to rest. Also, mentally, your brain needs a break. Off time is definitely important.” Smith, a Grade 12 student, appreciated Thiessen’s response, saying he had been struggling with a sluggish week of training after the high of a productive previous weekend for the Thunder during a Premier Hockey League showcase in Stettler, Alta. “Really, just her saying, ‘Take time off for yourself,’ is helpful,” Smith said in an interview afterward. “For me, I can really relate with that, because I like to think that I push myself pretty hard and that I put in lots of extra hours when I’m by myself, making sure I’m putting in the work to get to the next level. Sometimes that really takes a toll on you, so I wanted to ask that question, ‘Is it OK to take time off?’ “And having her clarify that as a yes, to me, that’s really reassuring.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Ellis Smith believes that players’ mental battles can be particularly challenging, especially during off days and weeks without games for teams like his first-year Thunder. “I know, right now for me, it’s not been the greatest week,” said the Hillmond native. “We were just in Stettler last weekend for our showcase, so it takes a lot out of your body, out of you mentally, to come back from being super active, and then trying to get back into your regular schedule. “That’s a big problem with me — I feel too guilty.” Athletes sometimes feel guilty about not eating properly, but Thiessen recommended a five-and-two formula. She told the inaugural group of Pursuit pupils that it’s a realistic plan for student-athletes to try to eat nutritional meals for at least five days each week, and to sample fast food or the like on the other two days. On pursuing a path toward collegiate athletics, Thiessen advised students to market themselves in both traditional and modern ways, whether it’s with a follow-up phone call or via social media. She said coaches on the recruiting trail appreciate learning more about prospects during phone conversations, and potentially face-to-face meetings later. It’s natural for students to be apprehensive about possible rejection, but they aren’t the only people experiencing that scenario, said Thiessen, a business and marketing student. “It’s important to understand that recruiting is a hard and difficult thing, having the feeling of rejection. But talking to my college coach, (I’ve realized) coaches also don’t like recruiting, because they’re constantly feeling rejection on their half, too.” Thiessen got her homework done early when she committed to Southeastern Louisiana during her Grade 11 year at Lloyd Comp. She trusted the process — and her faith. “For me, I always just constantly asked the Lord to send me to the right place,” Thiessen said. “Even though my (other) options, I liked them, but they just didn’t feel right. “I was just constantly in prayer, ‘Send me to the right place, send me somewhere I can succeed for four years.’ And that’s exactly what He did. I just trusted Him in the process as well. That’s kind of how I ended up at Southeastern. It just felt perfectly right.” The six-foot-two right-handed pitcher has stepped into a starting role with LSU in the Southland Conference. “Our team is very focused — we’re very talented — so I’m just ready for our (spring) season to get going,” said Thiessen, on school break through Jan. 10. “We had a great fall season. It’s just a little intense, because we are such an elite program, to kind of learn how they play. Because they do play differently. We have a specific system that we have to understand. We hustle. We’re the hardest-working team, I believe, in the whole country.” Thiessen has been a quick study, leading the unbeaten Lions with the highest batting average, despite being in her freshman year. “Pitching went well, too,” she said. “We have a really good pitching staff. There’s eight of us, and eight of us might get to play. We’re going to run a system like that, a bullpen like that. We don’t really have just one pitcher. We have a very talented one-through-eight bullpen.”
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New school, new team open doors for Smith JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR
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Ellis Smith is a Grade 12 student at the Pursuit School of Sport and a defenceman with the U18 Thunder of the Premier Hockey League. John MacNeil Meridian Source
The creation of the Pursuit School of Sport came just in time for Grade 12 student Ellis Smith. Not to mention the arrival of the Thunder hockey club, also based in Lloydminster. Smith, a six-foot, 190-pound defenceman from Hillmond, might not be the next Wade Redden, but he’s still realizing some of his hockey dreams this season as part of the U18 Thunder in the Premier Hockey League and as a Pursuit student in the new school tailored for high-performance athletes. “The school aspect, it’s a great school,” said Smith, 17. “It’s really catered to athletes. It makes it easy to get assignments in on time, focus on the one assignment at a time. We have no school on Friday, so that’s always a bonus. “It’s a great experience. Bumps and bruises the first year, but this school is going to be great.” Pursuit’s flexible school schedule, without any Friday classes, enables student-athletes like those on the Thunder to hit the road or prepare for weekend games. The stars aligned for Smith this year as he had always wanted to play a higher level of hockey beyond his house-league background in Hillmond and Paradise Hill. “Just location-wise, I could never try out anywhere in Lloydminster, because I’m on the Saskatchewan side,” he said. “I live just a bit too far outside of Lloyd to be considered in the area of Lloydminster. So, I’ve just been stuck there my whole life. “I was a late bloomer to hockey, too. I started playing when I was eight or nine. And the closest place that offered like a AA or AAA (program) was North Battleford. That was just always a drive, having three practices a week at like, whatever time, 9 o’clock at night and get back at
almost 1 o’clock in the morning in minus-40 weather. It’s kind of just unrealistic expectations.” His expectations took a realistic turn in the right direction when he committed to the Thunder, whose players are among the 60 students enrolled at Pursuit. “It’s been good,” said the wellspoken Smith. “It’s been a great experience, coming from playing hockey in a small town outside of Lloyd, called Hillmond. You don’t really get to go any (faraway) places, so this has been a great eye-opener for what sports can bring to you, just the travel aspect, the bonding aspect, being with an actual team. “And having set times, dates and events that you have to attend. I know we do some community services, too. We’re marching in the Parade of Lights here in Lloyd pretty soon. It’s been great to bring some extra opportunities for me.” ‘MY TICKET SEASON’ He believes more opportunities are in store for him beyond high school. “Next year, I see myself playing at junior-level hockey, whether that’s junior B with the Bandits here in Lloyd, junior A for the Bobcats here, or anywhere (else) in the AJHL,” Smith said. “I know our (Thunder) team has been scouted by an AJ team already. Just any camp invites (would be a stepping-stone). “I see myself playing at the level I’ve kind of been wanting to play at for a while. This is kind of my ticket season. I’m just ready to put the work in and get there.” As he shoots for hockey at the next level, Smith embraces sharing the same community roots as Redden and would consider himeself fortunate to skate on a path like that of the former NHL all-star defenceman. “Yeah, hopefully, that’s my goal,” Smith said with a smile stretching almost all the way back to Hillmond.
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The Lloydminster Bobcats have hit a bit of a rough patch in their otherwise solid first half of the Alberta Junior Hockey League season. Including two road losses — one in overtime — to the Grande Prairie Storm last weekend, the Bobcats have lost four games in a row. For all of those defeats, Lloyd was without head coach Eric Labrosse, defenceman Esteban CinqMars and forwards Matthew Hikida and Rapahel Messier, all of whom were in Trois-Rivieres, Que., as part of Team Canada West, the silver-medallists in the World Junior A Hockey Challenge. At the same time, Canada West’s roster also included three Grande Prairie players in forward Max Leduc and defencemen Noah Chadi and Matthew Lesyk. Chadi was added to the West lineup just last week for the latter part of the four-team world junior A tournament. TIGHT RACE IN NORTH As the standings tightened in the AJHL’s North Division, the Storm defeated the Bobcats 2-0 on Saturday, after securing a 3-2 overtime win the night before. Both teams added affiliated players for the two weekend games, with some regulars unavailable because of the international tournament, injuries or otherwise. In Lloyd’s case, injuries sidelined 18-yearold defenceman Noah Smith for both games and 20-year-old captain Kade Fendelet for Saturday’s date. The Bobcats called up hometown defenceman
Rhett Romanchuk for his first two AJHL regularseason games. Romanchuk, who regularly practises with the junior A team, is the 17-year-old captain of the U18 AAA Lloydminster Lancers. He rejoined the Lancers on Sunday for their afternoon game in Edmonton. Grande Prairie also tapped the U18 AAA division of the Alberta Elite Hockey League in promoting Jeremy Moellenbeck, a defenceman with the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers, and forwards Sullivan Hookey of the Red Deer Optimist Chiefs and Carter Muench of the Edmonton Junior Oilers Blue. The Storm also called up NAX U18 prep forward Ethan Doran. Among other absences last weekend, the Storm were missing 20-year-old forward Chase Christensen because of a suspension and 17-yearold defenceman Ethan Creran, who was called up to the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds. Grande Prairie (15-10-1 through Dec. 15) was riding a seven-game winning streak that began Nov. 16 with a 4-3 victory in Lloydminster. After that setback, the Bobcats (15-9-3) went on to win their next three games, but they’ve gone 0-2-2 in December. While multiple teams close to Lloyd in the North standings were involved in weekday games early this week, the Bobcats don’t play again until this weekend at home. In its final two pre-Christmas games, both at the Hub, Lloyd hosts the leagueleading Whitecourt Wolverines (20-7-1) on Friday and the Drayton Valley Thunder (10-15-2) on Saturday. As of Monday (Dec. 15), the Bobcats and the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (14-9-5) were tied for second
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place, each with 33 points, eight behind Whitecourt and two ahead of Grande Prairie. Bound for Friday’s game in Lloyd, Whitecourt began this week with personnel news. The Wolverines have welcomed Nolan Schmidt, a 17-year-old forward who had been playing with the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels. In a news release, Whitecourt coach/GM Shawn Martin described Schmidt, formerly of OHA Edmonton, as “a big body that is hard to play against.” MATONOVICH MAKES 33 SAVES The Wolverines were scheduled to visit the Devon Xtreme (12-12-2) on Tuesday. Drayton Valley plays the host Bonnyville Pontiacs (14-12-1) on Friday en route to Saturday’s game in Lloydminster. In the Bobcats’ shutout loss last Saturday, Dane Pyatt’s second-period goal proved to be the winner for Grande Prairie. Colin Doherty added an emptynetter. The Storm fired 34 shots at Lloyd goaltender Ty Matonovich, who made his first start in four games. Leland Gill, with 20 saves, recorded the shutout. In Friday’s game, Grande Prairie newcomer William Haley, with his first AJHL goal, scored the winner 1:02 into overtime. Haley, a 20-year-old defenceman, had been playing in the BCHL with the Okotoks Oilers. In his native Ontario, Haley’s experience included stints with three OHL teams. Cole Penner, on the power play, and Rylan Bissett also scored for Grande Prairie against the Bobcats’ Jaiden Sharma. Braeden Veldhuizen assisted on the tying and winning goals. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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Early-rising Lancers at home for showcase AEHL ACTION COMES TO TOWN FROM PAGE 13
Menard previously played AA with Lakeland Panthers teams, and he said multiple players from that successful U16 group decided to test the waters elsewhere this year. He made an early impression in his new surroundings, earning a letter as part of a Lancers captaincy group that includes Teasdale, Schneider and Shaun Going, the forward from Lloydminster leading the team in scoring. The wintertime wake-ups that come with the Lancers’ practices aren’t necessarily out of the ordinary for Menard, an apprentice carpenter who has worked long hours in construction with his father. “He’s a really good mentor,” Menard said. “He kind of showed me the ropes. I want to try other trades in the future. “In the summer, it’s just as early starts to the day, if not earlier. But I find (hockey practices in) the mornings are a change, for sure. Six in the morning is when you get up and you kind of have to get going right away. And especially these cold mornings, you’re forced to be up and ready to go.” The Lancers believe they’re ready to go for the showcase, even if their record (5-8-3) might reflect some growing pains from the early part of this season. Lloyd had a breakthrough of sorts two weekends ago in Grande Prairie, posting 7-0 and 4-2 victories over the Grande Peace Storm. “It was a big weekend,” Schneider said “You don’t want to waste a long trip to GP. “We’re coming together as a team, a lot. Overall, the group is really good. We’ve got a lot of depth here and a lot of potential. I think we’re going to go pretty far this season.” Schneider credited the Lancers’ two goaltenders — Lloydminster’s Gramlich and Cold Lake’s Evan Fedor — for rotating effectively between the pipes. “They’re both really good goaltenders,” he said. GOING STRONG Up front, a four-goal performance from Going in the Lancers’ shutout victory at Grande Prairie pushed him into the top 10 in league scoring. He now sits 12th overall, with 13 goals and 22 points after 16 games. “Shaun had a good weekend up in Grande Prairie,” Teasdale said. “Four goals in one game. Very offensive. Great shot. Big body.” Just a few days later, Going was in Edmonton last Thursday night, watching the NHL’s Oilers defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at Rogers Place. Going, 16, and the rookie blue-liner Garnett were called up to the U18 AAA Lancers on Saturday for their 7-4 victory over the visiting Sherwood Park Kings, and a 5-2 road loss Sunday afternoon against the Edmonton Junior Oilers Orange. The duo rejoined the U17 AAA Lancers that night and helped them win in St. Albert. Going was a late cut of the older Lloyd team during the U18 AAA pre-season.
Lancers’ U17 AAA captain Jack Teasdale (middle) and assistants Zachary Schneider (left) and Matthieu Menard are set for the league’s 20-team showcase in Lloyd. The other assistant captain is Shaun Going.
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BILLET BUDDIES Garnett already has a WHL camp under his belt with the major junior Red Deer Rebels. He has settled in well with the U17 AAA Lancers, and with his billet family. Billeting has been a new experience for Teasdale and his family. “It’s definitely a change, but I like it quite a bit,” he said. “It’s nice to talk with Cobin about the team. “He’s a big kid, a very offensive defenceman, and he’s really impressive as a first year, which is good to see.” Teasdale’s father, Adam, is the Lancers’ manager. Along with dual head coaches Chase McAllister and Jason Ross, Scott Pratt adds more experience behind the Lloyd bench. Pratt was the head coach last season. He stepped aside in the summer but later decided to return as an assistant coach with a program close to his heart. One of Garnett’s contemporaries is Peter Osman, also an up-and-coming defenceman in his rookie season with the U17 AAA Lancers. Osman, who turns 16 in January, has recovered from a broken wrist that had sidelined him for the early part of the regular season. He’s been back in action since late November. The Lancers are missing a would-be key cog in Mannville’s Damian Anderson, a former OHA Edmonton U15 prep forward. Anderson, 15, played three regular-season games in October, but his recurring shoulder injury has necessitated surgery. “We’ve lost him — injuries are tough,” said Schneider, noting he and Menard also missed time last month because of concussions. In his first go-around as captain of any team, Teasdale said he tries to lead by example and that his assistants — Going, Menard and Schneider — also show the way through their actions. “Great attitudes and they lead by example. It definitely shows on the ice.” Menard and Schneider mentioned energy and physicality as elements they provide to the Lancers.
“We’ve got a good leadership group here,” said Schneider, six-foot-one and 175 pounds. “We bring a lot to the table, a lot of energy, a lot of good stuff to this team. All around, you’ve got to be reliable on the ice, try to make the least mistakes as you can. “You just want to have a good representation for your team and the community. It’ll be a good showcase for all the teams from Alberta. It’ll be a fun time. A lot of scouts and a lot of opportunities for kids to get noticed.” With some 400 young players participating in the three-day showcase, the event gives scouts from higher levels a rare chance to view an abundance of U17 talent in one setting. “I’m excited for it,” said Menard, one of the many players hoping to graduate to U18 or junior hockey next season. The Lloyd newcomer is taking one Grade 11 class at Kitscoty High School and doing online credits through his French school back in Bonnyville. The rest of his week is packed with hockey practices, training and video sessions, all leading to the Lancers’ weekend games. “Those are all important factors,” Menard said. “We’ve got to keep the energy, always. That’s where we build a good culture with the team.” SETTING AN EXAMPLE Ewan Gillis is a poster boy of sorts for the Alberta U17 AAA league and its place in the province’s hockey development food chain. Gillis, now a 17-year-old defenceman with the AJHL’s Fort McMurray Oil Barons, played most of last season with the U17 AAA Knights of Columbus Centennials, scoring 35 points in 33 games, while also appearing in seven U18 AAA contests with the Edmonton Junior Oilers Orange. This year, before turning 17 in October, the Edmonton native earned a spot on the junior A Oil Barons’ roster. Three weeks ago, the undrafted Gillis was called up to the major junior Saskatoon Blades and played in two WHL games.
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U18 AAA Lancers win at home, lose on road JOHN MacNEIL SPORTS EDITOR
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The U18 AAA Lloydminster Lancers continued to make modest gains in the Alberta Elite Hockey League last weekend, winning at home and losing a road game. The Lancers dropped a 5-2 decision to the Edmonton Junior Oilers Orange on the road Sunday, after posting a 7-4 victory over the Sherwood Park Kings on Saturday at the Hub in Lloydminster. Including a 2-2 record in December, Lloyd has registered a 3-2-1 slate in its past six games. Overall, the Lancers are 5-12-3. This weekend, they conclude their pre-Christmas schedule with two games in Edmonton, against the Junior Oilers Orange (9-6-3) again Saturday (Dec. 20) and the Junior Oilers Blue (14-5-1) on Sunday (Dec. 21). Both games are set for Bill Hunter Arena. On this past Sunday afternoon, 16-year-old forward Evan Dowling figured in all five goals for Oilers Orange, scoring one after assisting on the four others. Cole Trimble netted a goal and three assists, while Braydon Franks’ three-point game included two goals. Connor Nickle, with the game-opening goal, and Tripp Fischer replied for Lloydminster. The Lancers gave up two second-period goals to fall behind 3-1, but Fischer tallied early in the third to cut the gap to 3-2. Oilers Orange fired 35 shots at Lloyd goaltender Asher Ammann, making his first start in three weeks. Sickness had sidelined the 17-year-old Edmonton native for most of the past five weeks. Lloyd registered 27 shots against Lukas Steinhubl, the six-foot-four Oilers Orange goalie. The Lancers welcomed back their captain and one of their top scorers, Rhett Romanchuk, a 17-year-old defenceman coming off a two-game stint with the junior A Lloydminster Bobcats. Romanchuk, who wasn’t available for the U18 AAA game in Lloyd on Saturday, dressed for the Bobcats for their two AJHL losses against the host Grande Prairie Storm on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s game, an overtime defeat, was his junior A debut. In both of their weekend games, the Lancers were missing two other key players in forwards Ty Domshy and Brody Sunderland. As part of the U18 AAA roster shuffle, Lloydminster called up defenceman Cobin Garnett, 15, and forward Shaun Going, 16, from the U17 AAA Lancers. The newcomers played in both games. Going, now with three U18 AAA games under his belt, recorded his first point at that level Sunday, with an assist on the Nickle goal. In his U18 AAA debut Saturday, Garnett picked up an assist in the Lloyd victory, as he and Fischer set up Gavin Pratt’s winning goal midway through the first period. Pratt and Kelton Doolaege each scored two goals in Saturday’s game, which saw the Lancers go up 6-1 in the first period. Sherwood Park (10-10-2) regrouped in the second and cut the Lloyd lead to 6-4. It was a two-goal game until the final five minutes, when Doolaege’s fifth of the year gave the Lancers a greater cushion. Fischer collected a goal and two assists, while Lancers scoring leader Kael Scott had one of each. Alec Robinson also scored for Lloydminster, and Aiden Harman added two assists. Stran Edge made 33 saves to net his fifth win this season. The Lancers chased Kings starter Hayden Rinas after he gave up three goals in the first five minutes. Cole Chorostkowski allowed four goals on 29 shots the rest of the way. Sherwood Park forward Michael Warawa scored two second-period goals as part of his three-point game. Kings defenceman Damien Wiebe supplied a goal and two assists, while 16-year-old forward Zak Stabbler — the team’s scoring leader — had one of each. The Kings went on to post a 2-1 victory over the St. Albert Raiders (12-7-3) on Sunday. The Raiders blanked Oilers Orange 5-0 on Saturday.
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Kael Screpnek’s power-play marker late in the second period had put the Bobcats ahead 2-1. He also assisted on Jadon Iyogun’s 13th goal of the year. Sharma stopped 35 of 38 shots, while Leland Gill handled 16 of the 18 that came his way in the Storm net. At the world junior A championship, Canada West lost 5-1 to the U.S. in the gold-medal game. West captain Cinq-Mars, the Lloyd D-man, was named to the tournament all-star team. The silver was the second medal in as many years for Labrosse, also an assistant coach last December when West earned bronze. Chadi netted West’s lone goal in last Saturday’s final.
Stran Edge, with 33 saves, and Kelton Doolaege, with two goals, helped the U18 AAA Lloydminster Lancers defeat the Sherwood Park Kings 7-4 on Saturday at the Hub. John MacNeil Meridian Source
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KENNETH BELYEA: It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness, that the family of Kenneth Edwin (Joe) Belyea announce his passing on Dec 10, 2025, in Warman SK. Joe was born on Sept 24, 1939, and raised in Fredericton NB. Joe was the middle child of Kenneth and Muriel Belyea. He was a passionate family man and a very proud member of the RCMP. He also enjoyed his time in car sales, loved all sports, hosted events as an MC, and was an active community volunteer. He was a former member of the Kinsmen and K40 as well as a member of many boards and committees for years. Dad was also a dedicated coach and cheerleader to his children and grandchildren's hobbies, interests and sports. Dad is survived by his loving
family: The mother of his children Mary Belyea, daughter Pam (Mickey) Armstrong and their children Nicole (Stacy), Rob (Andrea), Ashley (Chad), Mike (Lindsey), his son's Ken (Janice) Belyea and their children Matt (Rheon), Brittany and Jake, Ian (Karen) Belyea and their children Graham (Kiera), Will (Amanda), Keith (Cheryl) Belyea and their children Kobe, Ben and Nikolai, and Glen (Donna) Belyea and their children Victoria and Marley. Our Dad was blessed with 11 great grandchildren, Desmond, Grayson, Eric, Carla, Adam, Griffin, Lily, Rylan, Malia, Finley, and Milo; his sister Carole (Cliff) Follett, his sister-in-law Joan Belyea as well as numerous nieces, nephews and special family & friends. He is predeceased by his Parents, Kenneth and Muriel Belyea and his brother Bill Belyea. Joe’s Celebration of Life will take place in Lloydminster AB/SK in the spring (date TBD). His final resting place will be at the RCMP Cemetery at the Depot in Regina, Sk. Memorial donations may be made to The MS Society or Ronald McDonald House. We would sincerely like to thank the staff, nurses and doctors of the Diamond House Care Home in Warman, Sk.
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SUDOKU HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. LAST WEEK’S ANSWER:
HOROSCOPE
ACROSS 1. Have a bagel 4. Cement chunk 8. Camp worker 12. See ya! 13. Turnpike fee 14. Boat personnel 15. Can be endured 17. Peeve 18. Epoch 19. Cowboys' loops 21. Dress shape: hyph. 24. Finds a total 25. Certain chess piece 26. Auditions: 2 wds. 30. Bunk 31. Songbirds 32. Whatever
33. Hiding 35. Journey 36. Carbonated drink 37. Stitch loosely 38. Trying experience 41. ____ Diego 42. Complain 43. Rink shoe: 2 wds. 48. Inactive 49. Pig's comment 50. Carriage 51. Golfer's gadgets 52. Cole and Turner 53. Small cask
DOWN 1. Fade away 2. Nautical response 3. Afternoon beverage 4. Theater 5. Earring's place 6. ____ aboard! 7. Combining 8. Over 9. Eye feature 10. Take out, as text 11. Meadow mowers 16. Army grade 20. Poems 21. Curves 22. Bounty 23. Pinch 24. Exhibition area
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SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS ARIES You’ll find it hard to keep everyone satisfied, even if you try hard and make compromises. You’ll need to weigh the pros and cons and take a more nuanced approach.
Although the shortest day of the year is fast approaching, you’ll still feel full of energy. Certain activities will help break up the monotony of daily life.
You’ll breeze through your to-do lists, both at work and in your holiday preparations. At home, your keen attention to detail will help you create a flawless and harmonious atmosphere.
If you want a little more peace in your life, limit how often you read the news. Instead, focus on reading inspiring stories or watching entertaining TV shows.
Your heroic gesture will bring you praise and recognition this week. Your volunteer work could earn you an award or, at least, a meaningful token of appreciation.
Your ability to bring large groups of people together will be invaluable. You may find yourself in a crowd where you don’t feel entirely comfortable.
You’ll be responsible for organizing the festivities this year. You Be ready for last-minute changes to your holiday plans and decorations. Take the time this week to give special attention to a have many tasks to complete at work before the end of the family member who needs it. year. Time is running out!
You may consider treating yourself to a new car this Christmas! You’ll be busy with last-minute shopping and numerous trips, so be prepared to manage all the little details.
You might dream of escaping the harsh winter for a warm getaway on sun-kissed sands in the tropics. This retreat could evolve into a spiritual journey that inspires a personal revelation.
Spend quality time with your family this holiday season. However, you may have issues with paying your bills because of a system failure.
It won’t take much for you to feel emotional this week. By making a few small changes to your daily routine, you may rekindle your zest for life.
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26. Huge number 27. Rowers' needs 28. Platoon 29. Variety 31. Stop! 34. Public tantrums 35. Gas container 37. Suns 38. Eliminate 39. Took a taxi 40. Chip's cartoon pal 41. Wired 44. FBI's cousin 45. Biblical vessel 46. Neckwear 47. Coop product
Dream big! Just try not to nap through the opportunity this time.
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MERIDIAN SOURCE
Thursday, December 18, 2025
25011 TWP. RD. 464
BRIGHTSAND LAKE
• Ignite a family legacy with TWO quarter sections of class 2 agricultural land. • Stunning custom built 6862 square foot custom home with every amenity & a gorgeous landscaped yard site. • This area has a high demand for agricultural properties with close proximity to Lloydminster & Wainwright.
AB $300,000 MLS A2268204
912 BRIGHTSAND PLACE
PT-SE-28-51-25 W3RD
SK
MLS A2274907
PT NW + SW 13-58-24-W3RD
BRIGHTSAND LAKE
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• Year round living in this spacious, seven bed, three bath cabin at Evergreen Beach at Brighsand Lake.
• Open concept, vaulted ceilings, beautiful deck, double detached garage, steps to the water & room for all! $
935,920
$
488,000
SK
MLS A2274625
5413 - 47 STREET
MAKWA LAKE
• Pre-inspected and fully renovated move in ready home, centrally located with an immediate possession date. • New furnace & hot water tank being installed Jan. 7/26. Brand new appliances & window coverings included. • Single garage, carport and storage sheds with rear alley access.
MLS A2218000
503 MAKWA DRIVE
174,500 MLS A2140689
$
LAND FOR SALE 502051 RGE. RD. 25
369,000
$
334,500
MLS A2275068
SK
MLS A2084747 AB
LLOYDMINSTER HOMES READY FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
SK
• Home away from home at Makwa Lake! 5 bed, 3 bath year round living with all amenities of home! • Private rear yard, covered decks & a lovely lake view from the balcony only steps to Jumbo Beach!
$
AB
58032 RGE. RD. 101
635,000
$
3,997,500
SK
202 LAKESHORE DRIVE
• Beautiful 1300 sq. ft. home with an included appliance package on 23.7 pristine acres at Brightsand Lake, SK. • Two decks, A double attached heated & insulated garage, a single garage and two storage sheds & a garden space included!
$
AB
ACREAGES
YEAR - ROUND LAKE HOMES
NEW LISTINGS
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
199,900 MLS A2194581
$
BRIGHTSAND LAKE LOT
NEW PRICE SK 239,000 MLS A2208582 AB $229,000 MLS A2267210 $
AB
219,900 MLS A2250866
$
SK $183,500 MLS A2220812
SK
134,000 MLS A2219248
$
RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN A SMALL TOWN HOME! MAIDSTONE
KITSCOTY
KINDERSLEY
MAIDSTONE
MANNVILLE
NEW PRICE SK $259,000 MLS A2239139
AB
239,900 MLS A2210140 SK
$
204,000 MLS A2270432
$
SK
154,000 MLS A2149342
$
HIGHLY VISIBLE PLAZA 44 - FOR LEASE UNIT #104
UNIT #130
AB
109,900 MLS A2162946
$
COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 49TH AVE. DOWNTOWN
UNIT #116
SK AB $33.00/sq.ft MLS A2260406 UTILITIES INCLUDED
AB $14.50/sq.ft MLS A2235297
AB $13.50/sq.ft MLS A2235230
UNIT #124
UNIT #106
UNIT #128
AB $12.50/sq.ft MLS A2235334
AB $12.00/sq.ft MLS A2260252
AB $9.50/sq.ft MLS A2234952
279,000 MLS A2249925
$
50TH AVE. DOWNTOWN
AB $2,500/month MLS 2269476 UTILITIES INCLUDED
RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES ALBERTA
5116 - 23A St. 2804 - 56 Ave. 3315 - 51 Ave.
4 Bed, 3 Bath 4 Bed, 3 Bath Studio, 1 bath
$2100 $1700 $900
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