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A part of Lloydminster’s history is the focus of a new restoration project.

The 1947 Ford Pumper truck, which was used as part of the Lloydminster Vol-unteer Fire Department, will be restored to its original operating condition.

The truck was donated to the Lloy-dminster Cultural and Science Centre in 1984.

“It’s been sitting undercover all that time, and nothing is happening. So, in reality the longer it sits there the more it deteriorates, and it has all its original tires … so we had to preserve those sim-ply because it’s heritage,” explained Dick Arie, chair, Barr Colony Heritage Society.

A partnership has been formed with the Street Rod Technologies (SRT) pro-gram at Lakeland College to help com-plete the project.

The instructors at the SRT program have volunteered to complete the body-work, painting and all the cosmetic work for the project.

They will build a rear deck, which will be a safe seating area for people to ride on.

“I’m always interested,” said Stuart Ribey, lead instructor SRT, about get-ting to work on the project. “Whenever we get involved in community projects like this, anything that’s preserving his-tory is always interesting to me. I think it’s a huge part of our mandate here, and I think it’s important to the community as well.”

A highlight of the truck Ribey said was the fact its six-wheel drive.

“Outside of that, the truck is the truck, but it’s cool because its history is kind of neat, even before it came to Lloydmin-ster as a fire truck.”

Before becoming a fire truck in Lloyd-minster it was a military vehicle.

The biggest challenge of the truck the Lakeland instructor said would be building a fire truck body that is appropriate for the year, and to be able to house people on it.

“We have to get both of those aspects in place and make it work well in the end, and make sure it’s safe,” he said.

The Heritage Society will be in charge

of doing all the mechanical restoration work, maintenance, and storage.

Kyra Stefanuk, manager at LCSC, said they were really excited to get this project underway.

“This is the first fire truck that’s linked to the history of Lloydminster, and the plan is we will be able to bring it out and be a bit of a people mover,” she said.

They hope to be able to offer rides on it and have the truck out for Canada Day, Heritage Day, Culture Days, Colonial Days Fair and as much as possible.

“We just think it’s a significant part of Lloydminster’s history,” said Stefanuk.

It is estimated that it will take nearly two years to complete the project.

“You can never make a fire truck shiny enough, and kids are attracted to shiny fire trucks,” said Arie.

The funding for the project will be shared by the Barr Colony Heritage Society and the Richard Larson Barr Colony Foundation.

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Jessica Dempsey Meridian BoosterA 1947 Ford Pumper truck, which was used by the Lloydminster Volunteer Fire Department, will be undergoing a restoration project to get it back to its original operating condition.

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Bob Bexson was read ing through the Booster a couple of weeks ago and came across something he remembers quite fondly.

There was an ad for information about a 1947 Ford Pumper truck which is going to be restored, the same truck he used to drive as a member of the Lloydminster Vol-unteer Fire Department.

“I said ‘I know a little about that truck, I used to drive it,’” said Bexson, who was part of the department for 25 years.

Bexson remembers when he was 16 years old he was watch-ing a fire with a friend, and his father who was the Fire Chief at the time had him come in to help.

“I was standing there watch-ing with everybody else in town and dad comes and said ‘take the hose tender,’ which was an old

28’ Chev,” he explained. That was back in 1949 when he

got his first taste of helping with a fire.

Bexson said the truck was modernized a bit as they used it and added a ladder to the back.

“Art Shortell, him and I were assigned as alternate drivers. Of course, he always had a suit on, so we would go to a fire and as soon as he saw me there he would wave me over and he’d go back,” he remembered with a laugh.

While they didn’t really make any money while they were part of the fire department, it still holds a special meaning to them, as it does today.

Being able to see the old truck he drove being restored is going to be exciting for Bexson.

“Once they are done, I’ll have a look at it,” he said.

“If they get it done while I’m still around maybe I can drive it one more time.”

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Top NewsNo cat left out with Barn Buddies

The Lloydminster & District SPCA is celebrating the success of their newly implemented program Barn Buddies.

The program was implemented in the summer of last year and they adopted out 26 of the Barn Buddies cats.

“It’s a program specifically designed for cats that may not be suitable for our adoption pro-gram,” explained executive direc-tor Jon Punshon.

The cats that go into this pro-gram may have behavioural issues, may not like to use the litter box or just aren’t as traditionally cuddly and warm.

“What we find in those cases is they are not necessarily suitable for the family pet, but they are still animals and with the right set up can live very long and beneficial lives,” said Punshon.

The program was developed for those cats to have a second chance at life. These cats typically will live in a workshop or barn.

“Our responsibility is that peo-ple who are taking them will make sure they get veterinary care, they will get food, water, there’s a warm place for them to go … so they aren’t left out in the cold,” he said.

The animals in Barn Buddies are all adults and good at catching mice and being workers.

“The ones we are sending out are suited for that. We are not sending

out someone that would do better in a home environment. They all qual-ify for this program,” said Punshon.

There is no charge specifically for the animals in the program.

Without a program like this, the unconventional un-cuddly cats would have been euthanized.

“So prior to the implementation of the program those cats would, unfortunately, be humanely euth-anized because there wasn’t an option for them. People didn’t want to bring them into the home, or if they weren’t social people don’t want a feral or semi-feral cat in their home with their fam-ily,” said Punshon.

The challenge in setting up the program was the fact a lot of these animals would come in and not be spayed or neutered.

“That’s where our partnership with the Southside Veterinary Clinic and Lloydminster Animal Hospital

came in and offered to do the spay and neuters for a certain number of cats each year. So, that took away the expense for us,” said Punshon.

He said if they asked people to pay an adoption fee for these cats they may not have had a good response.

“Knowing that surgery is spon-sored and taken care of, then we are able to do that at no charge and able to give those cats a second chance and not have to do any cost recovery on it,” he said.

As well as having the cats altered, they are microchipped.

“That way if it does happen to wander away and come to us we can scan the microchip and get them back to the owner,” said Punshon.

The response on the program so far has been really good.

People interested in the pro-gram can visit www.lloydmin-sterspca.com, and fill out an application form.

JESSICA DEMPSEYStaff Writer

Fire truck brings back memories

Jessica Dempsey Meridian BoosterBob Bexson poses with the ad he saw in the Booster, which is one of the fire trucks he used to drive while he was part of the Lloydminster Volunteer Fire Department.


Jessica Dempsey Meridian BoosterBibi is one of the cats in the Barn Buddies program at the Lloydminster & District SPCA.


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Spring road bans return as of Monday

This is hard to write about, but as most of the country knows, a motor vehicle incident involv-

ing the team bus of the Humboldt Bron-cos and a transport truck on Friday with fatal results.

Fifteen have been reported dead with almost as many injuries reported, and it’s a tragic loss for our country and the hockey community as a whole.

Hockey is said to be Canada’s game, and although the county’s national sport is lacrosse, I know hockey holds a place in almost every Canadian’s heart.

The great thing about hockey is it’s a fam-ily game, which especially holds true at the junior level.

The players who lost their lives didn’t just have parents and siblings, they had billet par-ents and siblings.

This is a relationship I don’t have personal experience with, but after talking to billets of Bobcats players a couple of seasons ago for a story I wrote, I quickly learned these billets accept these young athletes as their own kids and have done so for years, and more impor-tantly, love them them as their own.

I recenly watched a short documentary about the Subban brothers but the main focus of the video was not the fact that all three Sub-ban brothers played for the Belleville Bulls, it was actually about how they all had the same

billet family, and it was a powerful clip to watch that really outlined the special bond bil-lets have with players.

I may have only played house-league hockey as a kid, but even at that level, you’re one big family on and off the ice, and you’ve always got the backs of anyone involved in the sport.

There was a moment on silence on Sunday evening at the Civic Centre to show support to those who lost their lives in the crash, one of many held at rinks across the country.

The support being shown by people across Canada and the United States is truly amazing, and it really proves the world of hockey is more than just scoring goals, it’s about family.

It was also inspiring to see the Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks dressed in jerseys with Broncos on the back in place of their names.

It was said best by Bronco’s president Kevin Garinger, “We are all Humboldt Broncos.”

Photos are spreading all over Twitter of hockey sticks being left outside over night “incase the boys need them.” Thursday has also been deemed “Jersey Day” in support of the team, a simple way to stand with the families.

It’s truly a tragic loss and I can’t imag-ine what the families are going through, but know the hockey community is there for you.

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“We temporarily suspended road bans on provincial highways to let farmers and truckers haul legal weights on secondary weight provincial highways,” Highways

and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said. “We are resuming road bans next week in

order to protect these highways for all road users.”

Road bans will be in effect as of 12 a.m., Mon-day, April 9 across southern Saskatchewan and the Kindersley, North Battleford and Saskatoon areas.

Road bans are also in effect in many Rural Municipalities in these areas. Road bans are expected to be implemented across the remain-der of the province on April 16.

Spring road bans restrict the amount of weight trucks can haul on many secondary weight high-ways across the province.

The difference between spring weights and normal secondary weights is about 10 to 15 per cent, depending on truck configuration.

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Giving dream days to Prince Charmings and Cinderellas

After a successful first year of making young girls’ dreams come true, the Cinderella Project Lloydminster is back at it.

Nails, hair, dress, shoes and a whole lot more goes into making graduation a special day. However, some students may not be able to afford it all, that’s where this project comes in to help those students.

“It’s a community initiative all volunteer based and we collect dresses, and suits and shoes as well as services. Then partner them with graduates who are either struggling finan-cially or experiencing hardships,” explained Katie Theiss, executive director.

The inaugural year was such a success, they knew they had to bring it back.

“Last year really exceeded our expectation,” said Theiss. “We felt it was an obvious choice to bring it back, and reuse some of the stock that we had.”

However, this year they have added another aspect to their fairy godmother ways, as they are also helping to make Prince Charming’s wish come true for their graduation day.

“Our goal last year was to expand the proj-ect even more. So, naturally we wanted to add the tux shop, and we saw a need last year,” said Theiss.

The project holds a gala event, where those who have been chosen come by appointment to select their attire for the big day, as well as given a “glam package” with certificates.

“We had such an emotional day,” The-iss said about last year. “So many of the girls were so thankful and sweet. Half of them donated their dresses back to be used again. It was really an overwhelming experience.”

There are 12 volunteers within the project, and all help to make the students have their special day.

These volunteers are fairy godmothers to the graduates who take part in the project.

“Each girl or guy that applies is partnered with a fairy godmother for their appointment. They will tour them around, help them find a dress or suit that fits, and explain all of their

services to them,” said Thesis. Theiss said having the community support

for the project has been tremendous as it costs nearly $1,000 per graduate.

“We have a list of over 15 businesses that are involved, and if we didn’t have the com-munity support, we wouldn’t be able to give the graduates that big event,” she said.

The Cinderella Project is still accepting applications for the project, as they hope to help out more than 25 students. Deadline for applications is April 15.

They are also still accepting donations of dresses, suits, and shoes, and this week they will be at Musgrave Agencies, but donations can also be brought to Synergy Credit Union or The Olive Tree.

“We have three ways people can help out. They can donate attire, their time or services in esthetics or they can sponsor a graduate,” explained Theiss.

Right now the biggest need is men’s suits and shoes. Shoes for women ranging in all sizes are also needed, but specifically the big-ger and smaller sizes.

More information on the project can be found at www.cinderellaprojectlloydminster.com.

Jessica Dempsey Meridian BoosterExecutive director of the Cinderella Project Lloydminster Katie Theiss is pulling out her fairy godmother wand to help more than 25 graduates turn into Cinderella and Prince Charming this year.



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Lloyd looks to go red for United Way The Lloydminster and District United

Way is looking to Paint the District Red this year with a new initiative.

The fundraiser will run from April 15 to 21 and gets many different local busi-nesses involved. Some places will have certain products or services where pro-ceeds will go towards the United Way, or a percentage of sales will be donated. It’s all up to the businesses.

There will also be a passport for people to take around to the participating busi-nesses and get it stamped.

“Once their passport is filled they bring it to the office or leave it with the Chamber if our office isn’t open, then they go into a draw for a gift basket,” said Brian Hanterman, board president.

The new fundraiser comes at a time when the local United Way is striving for a transformation.

“We are trying to reinvent ourselves,” said Hanterman about why they wanted to take on this new fundraiser.

“And get ourselves more known. We are starting to get some traction and the economy is getting better, so all of the things we are doing right now is

trying to trend upwards rather than stay where we are at.”

Originally Hanterman said his goal for the campaign is to raise $2,000.

“Because we have got a couple other people on board I think it could go higher than that, which would be fantastic as well. But, $2,000 would be great for our first year and grow from there for sure,” he explained.

The community support for this inau-gural event has been overwhelming so far.

“We have more businesses on there then I thought we would, which is fantas-tic,” said Hanterman.

There are around 10 businesses that have signed up to be part of the week.

Hanterman said he would like to see Paint the District Red become an annual event in the area.

“Our goal is to have three to four cam-paigns throughout the year, and then eliminate the excess need for volunteers, because volunteers are harder to find, and everyone wants them,” he said.

A list of the businesses taking part can be found at www.lloydminster.unitedway.ca, or on their Facebook page.

The United Way wil l hold their annual distribution night on May 8 at 6 p.m., at Royal Canadian Legion #39.

This is where they distribute the funds they have raised throughout the year to various charities.


Jessica Dempsey Meridian BoosterNoelle, 6, and Waylon, 4, Jepson took part in Lego Week at the Lloydminster Public Library, and Wednesday’s theme was combining Lego catapults with paper airplanes.

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Canadian Orthopedic Foundation

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volun-teers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress, and anxiety that go along with bone surgery and help patients prepare. Call 1-800-461-3639 ext. 4, and ask for Lauralee.

The Olive TreeThe Olive Tree is now serving free community meals out of our new location! Meals are served Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5-6 p.m. Fred North Community Centre (5002 - 51 Avenue).

The Olive Tree thrift store has new hours!

The Olive Tree Thrift store is now operating out of the Fred North Community Centre! Open from 9:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday and Friday - Saturday. Now open late on Thursday until 7 p.m. Come check out our amazing variety of new and used items in our new location! 780-872-5818.

Royal Air Cadets186 Lloydminster Royal Air Cadet Squadron meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at E.S.. Laird School. Providing leadership, citizenship, physical recreation,

survival, and flight training for youth ages 12-18. For more information call the squadron at 306-825-7471.

Life Enrichment ProgramThe Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society is currently accepting clients for our Life Enrichment Program. The program is geared towards those with brain injuries or those who have suffered a stroke. The program is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LABIS Office. The Life Enrichment Program is a free service for those with an acquired brain injury, or who have suffered from a stroke. The Life Enrichment Program not only enhances the life of the participant, but also offers relief to the caregiver.

ToastmastersThe Lloydminster Toastmasters Club offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to develop and sharpen your Public Speaking and Leadership Skills. Are you preparing for a job interview? Are you a new manager? Do you have to make presentations? Would you like to improve your public speaking skills or do you enjoy competition? If any of these apply to you, attend a meeting. We welcome guests at all our meetings. Get in touch if you have any questions Twitter:@LloydTMClub Facebook: lloydminster-toastmasters, Text: 780-905-7599. We meet every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Lakeland College Lloydminster Campus Room 1017.

Support Group for Parkinson AlbertaThe Lloydminster Support Group for Parkinson Alberta meets every fourth

Tuesday of the month from 2-4 p.m. at the Southridge Community Church. Newcomers are welcome.

Southridge Playschool Openings

Southridge Playschool & Kindergym has openings available for three to four-year-olds for the school year. If you are looking for a structured program where your child will learn and grow through play, please contact Mrs. P at 780-871-2345.

LABIS Walking ProgramFREE Walking Program for Stroke and Brain Injured persons. LABIS has intro-duced a new walking program on Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. at the track in the Servus Sports Center. For more information please call 306-825-7212.

Share the WarmthThe Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre in collaboration with SaskEnergy invites you to donate you gently used, clean warm clothing to help those who need it. You’ll not only wind with a cleaner closet, but also feel good doing it. Drop off at the Centre, 4602 - 49 Avenue, Lloydminster Saskatch-ewan.

Midwest Food ResourcesOrder your $10 or $15 Fresh Food Box for pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month! Orders can be dropped off upstairs at #210-5001-50 Ave. Call 306-825-2606 or email [email protected]. Pick up is at Living Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle 5101-31 St. between 10 a.m. and noon or new delivery service now available.

Line DancingThe Legacy Centre is hosting line dancing

as it starts up once again. Line dancing will run Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Costs will be $2 for members and $3 for non-members. Call the Legacy office for more information.

“For The Interval” StoreYour Community Donation Depot Open for donations 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - 7 days a week. Now offering residential pick up service every Tuesday, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Please call 780-808-8485 to arrange and book pick up. We accept furniture, clothing, linen, toys, books, household and more! 100 per cent of proceeds benefit abused and homeless women, children and youth in our community.

Lunch MeetingThe Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society meets every Tuesday at the Legacy Center from noon until 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $8, please reserve before Tuesday morning by calling 780-875-4584. Everyone welcome.

Modern Square DancingMonday evenings, except long weekends. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Legacy Centre, 5101 - 46 Street, back door (west door). All ages welcome! No experience necessary, No partner required, No costume expected. Learning fun maneuvers to lively music as a team! Your first evening is free, only $5 afterwards. Call Kendall, 306-825-3770, or email Esther, [email protected] for more info.

Chase The AceChase the Ace is up and running. Take your chance at winning the jackpot. Every Thursday at the Legion. Draw made at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and available at the Legion from 3-7 p.m.

weekdays and 1-6 p.m. on weekends. Jackpot is $2,000 and grows by 30 per cent of weekly sales. For more info call Rick at 780-808-1159. Sponsored by the Legion, Health Foundation, and the Kiwanis Club.

Upcoming Events

Community Dinner TheatreKitscoty Community Dinner Theatre presents How the Other Half Dies, on April 6, 7, 13 and 14. Tickets are $50 which includes dinner and the show. For tickets call 780-846-2075 or visit Mason Agencies in Kitscoty or email [email protected]. All proceeds support Kitscoty Community Hall operations and rentals for local non-profit groups.

One-Day Bus TripThe Legacy Centre is hosting a “One-Day Bus Trip” to the Mayfield Inn Dinner Theatre on April 15. Transporta-tion by Columbine Coachlines, the show is “ALL SHOOK UP” a musical play featuring all the songs of Elvis. Filling up fast! For more info contact Legacy office at 780-875-4584.

Spring Tea and Bake SaleThe Jubilee Jems are hosting their spring tea and bake sale on Thursday, April 19 from 2-4 p.m. at Jubilee Home. Quilts and grocery hampers will be drawn for as well as mystery parcels and luck draws will be available. Everyone welcome.

Auxiliary TeaThe Lloydminster Healthcare Auxiliary Tea is being held on Wednesday, April 25 from 2-4 p.m. at the Legacy Centre. Admission is $3 and there will be tea, crafts, a bake sale, lucky draw, door prizes, and mystery parcels. Proceeds to patient care and comforts.

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Lloydminster comes together for Broncos

The Lloydminster junior A Bobcats, junior B Bandits and first responders welcomed the wider community in a show of support for the Humboldt Bron-cos and those affected by the team’s recent tragedy to a candle-light vigil at the Centennial Civic Centre on Sunday evening.

Hundreds of people climbed into the stands at the Civic for the impromptu 20-minute vigil to offer prayers for the 15 members of the Broncos who died and 14 players and staff who were injured after their team bus was involved in a crash on the way to a Saskatche-wan Junior Hockey League playoff game against the Nipawin Hawks on Friday.

The vigil was one of many held around a 7 p.m. moment of silence observed in hockey rinks,

communi ty hal l s and homes across Canada.

“This is truly a tragedy and something that definitely hits close to home for many inside the hockey world who do send their loved ones out to play a game they love,” said Bobcats chaplain Grant Kirzinger, who grew up cheering for the Broncos from his nearby home in Leroy, Sask.

“Being able to see what the Bob-cats were able to do today and just have the support from our commu-nity is a fantastic thing. We’re able to let Humboldt know and those people who are grieving their loss that they’re not alone.”

Lloydminster’s Emmy Kuypers organized the vigil as a show of compassion for the victims of the tragedy and the sorrow their fami-lies are experiencing.

Kuypers came up with the idea of an event in solidarity with Hum-boldt shortly after the crash, con-

tacted City of Lloydminster Parks and Recreation General Manager Cindy Rekimowich who quickly found a space for the vigil, and then sent out a Facebook post to publi-cize it on Saturday evening.

She noted the incredible turnout for the event came as a bit of surprise.

“It makes me pretty proud of the city that we live in,” said Kuypers, who helped collect donations for a GoFundMe page used to collect money for families affected by the crash at the entrance to the Civic.

“It shows there are a lot of peo-ple who are connected to hockey and are connected to the people in our province and are connected to the families who lost members. It makes me pretty proud.”

Travis Clayton, general man-ager and head coach of the Bob-cats, said the bus crash is just a shock and something you never think could happen.

He said anyone involved in sports knows the incredible amount of time spent travelling on buses to and from away games and noth-ing bad happens, which makes the incredible toll from this one inci-dent unimaginable.

“It’s hard to explain,” said Clay-ton. “It’s just sad.”

Bobcats chaplain Neil Klam-mer said it’s amazing to see the support through social media of people offering their prayers and through the millions of dollars the GoFundMe Page has brought in to help those affected.

He said everyone sort of knows or is associated with each other in some way in the junior hockey community, and people are step-ping up to show their support.

“In times of great loss, there are a lot of people affected and it’s important as an organization and a community to just rally around each other and support those who are grieving,” added Kirzinger.

“There are so many different ways that people grieve and we encourage people to find the best way to deal with the tragedies. If there is something that you do need help with or you are struggling with, it’s okay to reach out and ask for help.”

JAMIE HARKINSStaff Writer

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Jamie Harkins Meridian BoosterLloydminster Bobcats head coach and general manager Travis Clayton addresses the hundreds of people who came out to support the Humboldt Broncos and their families during a candlelight vigil at the Centennial Civic Centre on Sunday evening.

This is truly a tragedy and something that definitely hits close to home for many inside the hockey world who do send their loved ones out to play a game they love.

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Bisons win provincial titleSports

The Wainwright Bisons cap-tured their second-straight Hockey Alberta junior B championship earlier this month.

The Bisons, which include three

Lloydminster players on its roster, beat the Red Deer Vipers 5-1 in the Hockey Alberta gold medal game at the Fort St. John North Peace Arena on April 1.

The club accomplished the feat despite suffering a bit of adversity the previous day due to an early morning

1-1 round-robin tie against the Coal-dale Copperheads ,followed by a 4-3 semifinal win about 12 hours later versus the Beverly Warriors.

“There are five or six teams play-ing for their lives,” said Bisons head coach Adam Huxley.

“Every game matters, every point

matters, every shift matters and that’s the kind of result you’re going to get. That being said, I think our complete 60-minute game came on (championship) Sunday when the chips were down. That’s just the character we have.”

Bisons’ Chandler Klein and Bryce Woodward, with the assist going to Border City product Dawson Vallier, beat Vipers goalie Cole Sears early to stake out a 2-0 lead in the final.

Klein potted his second goal late in the first period to give his team a 3-1 advantage.

Woodward and Klein, with his third power-play marker of the game, completed the scoring in the third period. Bisons goalie Austin Prior stopped 22 shots for the win.

Huxley said the Vipers appeared to run out of gas by the final, but that doesn’t mean his players weren’t feeling the effects of playing five games in three days as well.

He said they just left everything they had on the ice to get the win

knowing the club wouldn’t be able to advance to the Western Canadian championships this year.

“We would love to, but it’s not in the cards with Hockey Alberta, Sas-katchewan and B.C. all pulling out,” he said. “It’s not a great feeling, but at the same time we don’t control that stuff.”

The Bisons, which also ice L l oy d m i n s t e r p l a y e r s C o l e Hunter and Joel Gagnon, are the defending Western Canadian junior B champions.

The club also recently cap-tured their third-straight North E a s t e r n A l b e r t a J u n i o r B Hockey League title.

“Junior B is an ever changing thing,” said Huxley.

“We do have a lot of returning guys, but what I credit is the kids. They’re the ones who do the work and they’re the ones who drive to practice. We put a lot of work in as coaches and stuff, but those kids make the sacrifice.”

Submitted PhotoThe Wainwright Bisons captured their second-straight Hockey Alberta Junior B championship at Fort St. John’s North Peace Arena on April 1.



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Correction NoticeExplosion Gymnastics athletes reach for gold

Years of hard work and commitment have helped nine Explosion Gymnas-tics athletes reach this weekend’s pro-vincial championships.

These g i r l s must now put the i r skills on display in order to bring home a medal from the Alberta Gym-nastics Federation artistic competi-tion at Red Deer’s Collicut Centre this Friday to Sunday.

It won’t be easy considering the best in the province will be there, but the girls have definitely put in the work beforehand to make sure they’re ready.

“Most of them are (training) above 12, so 12 to 20 hours a week,” said Explosion Gymnastics competitive pro-gram coach Brodie Taylor.

“Typically they’re training four hours a night. They’re very commit-ted. Sometimes they’re missing a little bit of school to be here. They’re miss-ing special things with their friends because they are so committed to gym-nastics and improving themselves in the sport. So, they’re definitely sacri-ficing to be here.”

Taylor said the girls will be competing as individual athletes representing Explo-sion Gymnastics in the sports of vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise at the provincial championships.

She said they earned a spot at this weekend’s event through a strong show-ing in the Northern Zones and Trials to Westerns competition at Edmonton’s

Kinsmen Field House late last month and have ramped up their training since.

“They’re definitely doing more rou-tines every day,” she said.

“We’re just looking at minimizing their deductions and having the best routines possible for each of them. Their numbers vary from day to day, but they’re doing a lot of routines to prepare for provincials.”

Mackenzey Heck, a Grade 6 student at St. Joseph Elementary School, said this will be her first time competing at the provincial championships, but they do have events to serve as comparables.

She said they participate in four to five competitions during their January to April season, and the key to success is to always stay on task in training dur-ing the lead up to the event.

“You have to make sure you work hard,” said Heck, 11. “You want to go there and do good.”

Hailey Stephan noted the Northern Zones competition last month proved their toughest challenge of the season so far.

The 11-year-old Grade 6 student at St. Thomas Elementary School added nei-ther of them finished first at the event, but they’re still happy the training they put in earned them another shot at reaching the podium this weekend.

“We’re always hoping for provincial champions out of Lloydminster,” said Taylor.

“The girls that are here right now have the potential to be ranking very high in Alberta, winning medals and coming home the best of the province.”

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Jamie Harkins Meridian BoosterExplosion Gymnastics athletes, from left, Novalee Herle, Hailey Stephan, Arianna Kirzinger, Chloe Penner, Paityn Smart, Emily Peters, Mackenzey Heck, Jacinta Schreiner and Saige Smart will compete at the Alberta 2018 Artistic and Acrobatic Provincial Championships in Red Deer this weekend.



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The Vermilion Dance Asso-ciation will be hosting the 28th annual Vermilion Dance Festival this month at Lakeland College’s Alumni Hall Theatre.

“It’s a great opportunity for a club our size to host such a great group of dancers from the area at our festival,” said festival coordi-nator Janelle Mailhot.

The festival will take place April 13-14.

Local dance schools are expected to be participating with more than 200 entrants ranging from solo and duet to small and large groups.

The categories of dance performed will include tap, jazz, classical ballet, character ballet, demi character bal-let, song and dance, lyrical, modern, Irish, highland, production, hip hop and variety by all ages.

“Our a rea sponsors rea l ly stepped up this year and we are so excited to offer over $2,400 in scholarships and awards to top per-formers,” said Mailhot.

“A new feature is the Saturday night ‘Showcase’ (April 14) fea-turing the top scoring groups and solos from the festival—it is a nice way to close out our festival.”

Each day of the festival will include three sessions.

The April 13 session on Friday will begin at 9 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday’s sessions begin at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. with the Showcase starting at 7 p.m.

“Over the years, VDA has had tremendous support from the com-munity,” said Mailhot.

“It is great for our local dancers to look out while they are performing and to see friendly faces cheering them on; we hope to see you there.”

The VDA is a non-profit group and has been providing dance instruction to area students for over 25 years.

Their mission is to provide every student the opportunity to dance at

a reasonable rate, affordable to all. VDA’s year-end recital will

be April 28 at 10 a.m. at Lake-

land College’s Alumni Hall The-atre in Vermilion and everyone is welcome.


Supplied PhotoThe Vermilion Dance Association will be hosting the 28th annual Vermilion Dance Festival on April 13 and 14 at Lakeland College’s Alumni Hall Theatre.

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Eligible new 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition: $4,150 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,550 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). On all offers: Void where prohibited. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit, which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Limited time offer, which may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. † Eligible 2018 GMC Canyon Extended Cab: Lease based on suggested retail price of $35,970, includes $750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Delivery Credit (tax exclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Extended Credit (tax exclusive) and $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2018 GMC Canyon Extended Cab at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $150 for 48 months at 1.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $75 weekly payment is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments of $150. $2,435 down payment is required. Total obligation is $17,983 plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $16,546. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer, which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. †† Eligible 2018 GMC Sierra HD Diesel: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles financed and from between April 3 – April 30, 2018. Financing provided, on approved credit, by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Representative finance example based on a new 2018 GMC Sierra HD Diesel. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 financed at 0% nominal rate (0% APR) equals $555.56 monthly for 72 months. Total Value consists of $3,272 manufacturer-to-dealer Delivery Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Finance Cash (tax exclusive), and $1,000 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive). Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $83,633. 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Credit is a manufacturer-to-consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on: GMC Terrain, Acadia, Yukon and Yukon XL; and $750 credit available on: GMC Canyon (except 2SA); and $1,000 credit available on: GMC Sierra, Sierra HD. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. 1 Sierra 5-star Overall Vehicle Score applies to 1500 series vehicles. 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2018 Safe Employer Award - R.M. of Wilton

Above: From left to right:

Mike Carr, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety;

Dale Trimble, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, R.M. of Wilton;

Gord Dobrowolsky, Board Chair, Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board

missionSafety is their

WorkSafe Saskatchewan congratulates 2018 Safe Employer award winner R.M. of Wilton

The Safe Employer Award is given

annually to recognize an outstanding

employer who strives to make Mission:

Zero a reality in Saskatchewan.

To nominate someone for the 2019 Safe Worker or Safe Employer Awards, visit worksafesask.ca

For the most up to date information, check out our website or social media. www.vermilion-river.com

COUNTY OF VERMILIONLAND USE BYLAW NO. 13-14

Box 69, 4912 50 AvenueKitscoty, AB T0B 2P0PH: (780) 846-2244PH: (780) 853-5492

NOTICE OF DECISION OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYDiscretionary Use

District: M - Industrial Development

Permit No.: 32329-18-D0015 Location: NW-31-49-1W4M; L:15 B:5 P:1320408; 176 Miller Street Use Approved: Construction of 9,600 sq. ft. 4-Bay Building for Industrial Use. Date of Notice: Apr. 6, 2018 Permit Valid on: Apr. 27, 2018

A Development Permit for a discretionary use does not take effect until twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice provided that no appeals have been registered with this office.Any person affected by a development permit for a discretionary use may appeal the decision in writing stating reasons for the appeal along with a four hundred ($400.00) dollar appeal fee. The appeal must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of notice to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board of the County of Vermilion River.

Roger GarnettPlanning & Development Authority

Advocating for Alberta energyAlberta’s innovative energy sector will

be at the centre of Premier Rachel Not-ley’s mission to New York and Toronto from April 8 to 11.

“Alberta is a key player in the global energy sector. We are a responsible, future-forward energy producer with innovative solutions to offer investors and producers across the world as the industry shifts towards cleaner energy,” said Premier Rachel Notley.

“We continue to be recognized for our expertise in responsible energy produc-tion – for reducing emissions and invest-ing in new technologies.”

Premier Notley will be in New York for The Future of Energy Summit, hosted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).

The summit is an invitation-only forum for leaders in industry, finance and policy to explore current energy issues and the future of the energy sector.

During her mission, the Premier will:- Deliver remarks and participate in a

panel discussion at the BNEF “Alberta Power Prices” session.

- Participate at the Women in Energy event at New York University.

- Lead an investors’ roundtable on energy.

- Meet with the Canadian consul gen-eral in New York.

The estimated cost of the New York mission for the Premier, three political staff, one government official and a secu-rity detail is $23,000.

The mission is an opportunity to promote the mutual benefits of Alberta-U.S. trade.

Bilateral trade between the two juris-dictions is estimated to create more than 700,000 Alberta jobs and nearly one mil-lion jobs in the U.S.

Before returning to Edmonton, Premier Notley will meet with major bank econo-mists and business leaders in Toronto.

She will provide a keynote address at the CAPP Energy Symposium where she will reiterate the importance of building a pipeline to Canadian tidewater.


File PhotoAlberta Premier Rachel Notley.

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Better protecting AlbertansAs of last Friday, Albertans will receive mes-

sages about life-threatening emergencies, such as a tornado, wildfire, flood or Amber Alert, directly to their cellphones.

Wireless public alerting is a national system designed to deliver life-saving emergency alert messages directly to smart phones connected to an LTE network within an area affected by a disaster or emergency.

“In Alberta, we’ve been sending public safety messages for 25 years. Today, another tool is in place that will complement our provincial sys-tem and help keep Albertans safe by delivering alerts directly to their compatible phones,” said Minister of Municipal Affairs Shaye Anderson.

“If you see an emergency alert come in, I encourage you to stop, listen and take action to protect yourself and your family.”

The national system complements the Alberta Emergency Alert system, which issues alerts through radio, television, social media and cellphones for critical and emerging issues in Alberta.

National Wireless Public Alerting (or Alert Ready)

- Is in place as of April 6, 2018.- Alerts are distributed through compatible

cellphones, those connected to an LTE cellu-lar network, located in the specific region where the emergency is taking place.

- Consists of one category of alert – life-threatening emergencies.

- Provides basic information on the incident, what actions to take and where to find more information.

- Is a mandatory system. Wireless Service Providers are required to issue the alert to phones in the immediate area where the emer-gency is taking place.

- Provincial, territorial and federal govern-ments are able to send emergency alerts. Law enforcement agencies are able to send Amber Alerts.

- Is developed in partnership with federal, pro-vincial and territorial emergency management officials, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Weather Network, the broadcasting industry and Wireless Service Providers.

Even with this new system in place, the Gov-ernment of Alberta, through the AEMA, will continue to provide the infrastructure, user training, and support for the Alberta Emergency Alert system.

In Alberta, emergency alerts will continue to be issued by trained local officials, and seamlessly passed from the Alberta Emergency Alert sys-tem to the national system.



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Minister: Rev. Paul DuValSunday Service/Sunday School: 10:00 am

Presbytery Kids Day!Sat., April 21 10am to 3 pm Kids 6 to 15 yrs old WELCOME!

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Saturdays 6:30PMSundays 10:30AM(780) 205-4743

BOOSTER CHURCH

DIRECTORY

The popul0ation of Can-ada is est imated at just over 34 million. (That of the United States is about ten times more.)

And each yea r abou t 150,000 people become n e w c i t i z e n s o f C a n -ada, wi th a l l the r ights and responsibilities that brings. Citizenship has to do with our legal position as individuals.

B u t t h e n w e a r e expected to actively live as the ci t izens we have become by governmental decree.

The major i ty of peo-

ple hold citizenship in the country where they make their home. However, not all can be categorized as good citizens.

The first matter has to do with our standing as citi-zens, the second with the state of our citizenship.

The first is more or less constant, the second all depends . Of ten we a re quicker to claim the rights accruing to us because of our legal s ta tus , not always consistently ful-filling our responsibilities.

Yet as our appreciation grows for what it means to live in a free land, sur-rounded by opportunities and by material bounty, we may be more willing

to obey the law, and do whatever else is required of us whether it be paying our taxes, or voting when there are elections.

All of this has an impor-tant spiritual application.

The Bible makes a clear difference between the stand-ing of the Christian, and his state in daily experience.

Our legal standing is eter-nal, because it rests on what Christ has already accom-plished for us. Through faith in Christ we have ready access to God.

“ H e [ G o d t h e F a t h e r ] h a s m a d e u s a c c e p t e d i n t h e B e l o v e d [ C h r i s t ] ” (Eph. 1:6). As to our standing, God’s Word

says, “You are complete [or, have been made com-plete] in Him” (Col. 2:10).

Complete! Nothing lack-ing– because all of the holy perfection of Christ has been credited to our heav-enly account, through faith.

“For He [ the Fa ther ] made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righ-teousness of God in Him” (II Cor. 5:21).

However, as to our state

in da i ly l i fe , we’re fa r from perfect. We stumble time and again, and need to go to the Lord and con-fess our sins, appropriat-ing His cleansing and for-giveness (I Jn. 1:9).

But this struggle does not diminish our exalted state.

“Our cit izenship is in heaven, from which we eagerly wait for the Sav-i o u r , t h e L o r d J e s u s Christ” (Phil. 3:20).

Christians can be “con-fident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in us will com-plete it” (Phil. 1:6). God will finish, in practical and experiential terms, what is already complete as to our heavenly standing.

“Whom He p redes t i -nated [chose], these He a l s o c a l l e d ; w h o m H e called, these He also jus-tified; and whom He jus-tified, these He also glori-fied” (Rom. 8:30).

The hymn Complete in Thee is based upon the Colos-sians text quoted above.

It was written in 1851 by Presbyterian clergy-man Aaron Robarts Wolfe (1821- 1902).

He c rea ted the hymn just prior to his graduation

from seminary. A modest and retiring man, Wolfe went on to direct a wom-en’s seminary in New Jer-sey for a number of years.

But he resigned in 1872 (at the age of fifty-one), because of ill health, stat-ing he’d become “a very great invalid.”

In 1921, a newer setting of Wolfe’s hymn included a refrain writ ten by the president of Moody Bible Inst i tute , James Mart in Gray (1851-1935).

The hymn says, “Com-plete in Thee! No work of mine / May take, dear Lord, the place of Thine; / Thy blood hath pardon bought for me, / And I am now complete in Thee. / Dear Saviour, when before Thy bar / All tribes and tongues assembled are, / Among Thy chosen will I be, / At Thy right hand, complete in Thee.” Gray’s re f ra in emphas izes the certainty of the comple-tion of the work God has begun in the be l i eve r : “Yea, justified! O blessed thought! / And sanctified!

Sa lva t ion wrought ! / They blood hath pardon bought for me, / And glo-rified, I too shall be!”

Words for the pilgrim way: Complete

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McCREA: Verna Eva McCrea passed away at the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydmin-ster, Saskatchewan on March 17, 2018 at the age of 83 years.

Verna is survived by: her loving husband, Edward; her children, Marlene (Hugh) Bullerwell, Terry (Debbie) McCrea, Robin (Anna) McCrea, Kelly (Lucille) McCrea and Trent (Sherri) McCrea; her grandchildren, Travis Bullerwell, Kurt (Jenelle) Bullerwell, Richard McCrea, Jason McCrea, Carling McCrea (Ryan Myrfield), Kristina (Jesse) Vargo, Karsten (Katherine) McCrea, Kelsey (Calvin) Sawatsky, Stacie McCrea, Michael McCrea, Joshua McCrea,

Zachary McCrea, Benjamin McCrea and Levi McCrea; her great grandchildren, Morgan Bullerwell, Cyndie Bullerwell, Mallory Bullerwell, Hallie Bullerwell, Sadie Bullerwell, Braxton Bullerwell, Madelyn Bullerwell, Brady Bullerwell, Kellie Bullerwell, Brynn Vargo, Kalyn Vargo, Kace McCrea, Kate McCrea and Kortlan McCrea; her siblings, Ruby Simons, Leonard (Marg) Jesse, Margaret (Leonard) Mock, Aggie (Gerry) Woolsey, Rose (Alvin) Shearer and Bill (Claire) Jesse; her sisters-in-law, Isabel Jesse, Gladys Jesse, Victoria Tollefson and Betty-Ann McCrea.

Verna was predeceased by: her parents, William and Elsie Jesse; her grandchildren, Chad Bullerwell, Terri Ann Bullerwell and Kristoffer McCrea; her brothers, Alan Jesse and Ted Jesse.

The funeral service for Verna was

conducted from Southridge Communi-ty Church on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ken Fisher officiating.

The eulogy was given by Trent McCrea.

Special memories were shared by Kristina Vargo. Kelsey Sawatsky shared Verna’s testimony.

The soloist was Aggie Woolsey singing “How Great Thou Art”.

Hymns sung were “In Christ Alone”, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, and “Amazing Grace,” led by Loren Cox and accompanied by pianist Charlene Alexander.

The honorary pallbearers were Benjamin McCrea and Levi McCrea.

The active pallbear-ers were Richard McCrea, Jason McCrea, Travis Bullerwell, Kurt Bullerwell, Josh McCrea, Karsten

McCrea, Michael McCrea and Zachary McCrea.

A private family interment took place at the Baldwinton Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Verna can be made to the donor’s charity of choice.

McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrange-ments.

CARD OF THANKSThe family of Verna

McCrea would like to extend our sincere thanks to family and friends for your kind words, food, monetary donations, generous donation of your time, and floral arrangements we received as Mom took her journey to her forever home in heaven. We are truly blessed! We would also like to thank McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. for their superb care. Your expressions of care are greatly appreciat-ed. Our love to all!

ESPETVEIDT: Marion Espetveidt formerly of Marwayne passed away peacefully with her family at her side in the Dr. Cooke Extended Care on March 15, 2018.

Marion was predeceased by her loving husband Leonard, her siblings and her parents.

Marion is survived by her four children: Doreen (Stan) Parke

of Lloydminster, Roy (Helen) of Lloydmin-ster, Melvin (Marie) of Marwayne, Luverne (Ian) Baron of B o w m a n v i l l e , Ontario, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral was conducted on Thursday March 22, 2018 at the Marwayne Communi-ty Hall with Kevin Nelson officiating.

McCaw’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Marion’s family would like to thank the following people: Shelly West and

Joanne Horton for their special gift of music, Stan Parke for presenting the eulogy, Colleen Hozack for the luncheon. The family would also like to thank the nursing staff and care aides at the Dr. Cooke for the excellent care our mother received. A heartfelt thanks to all who sent flowers, food, cards, phone calls or emails of condolence, and donations to various charities.

In lieu of thank you cards, the family has made a donation to the Dr. Cooke Patient Comfort fund.

JAMES ANSON LIVELYFEBRUARY 21, 1942 –

MARCH 9, 2018It is with great sadness

that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Anson Lively, beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather on March 9, 2018 at the age of 76.

Jim was born on February 21, 1942 in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia where he lived as a young boy until moving to Streamstown, near Lloydminster, Alberta in 1954, where he spent his youth growing up.

Jim married Judith Lynne Lafoy of Marwayne, Alberta in

1962 and together they worked and raised a family. Jim began his career as an Automotive Mechanic and moved with each new job opportunity, living in Prince George, Kelowna, Lloydminster and Carbon, before settling in Calgary to be closer to family and spend his retirement years.

Jim was hard working his whole life, who enjoyed restoring old cars, building RC airplanes, building and fixing, but most of all he enjoyed helping friends who needed an extra hand to finish a project.

Jim leaves behind his wife of 56 years Judy, his brothers Harry (Linda), Ronnie (Bonnie), Randy (Denise), sisters Deana, Fern (Larry), Sadie (Curt), brother-in-law Byron, brother-in-law Stan (Judy), sons Terry (Nola), Lee (Cheryl), , grandchil-dren Brandon, Ashtyn,

William (Tianna), Patricia and James, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his parents Jim and Mable, Sister Marion (Blair), Sister Joan (Raymond), Sister Sandra, Brother Allan, and Brother-in-law Carl.

We will have a celebra-tion of life this summer at Streamstown.

The Lively Family would like to thank everyone at the Mount Royal Care Facility in Calgary for their commitment to “quality of life” and providing a caring and supportive environment for Jim during his stay at the facility.

For those wishing to make a gift in lieu of cards or flowers, the family would like to direct you to either:www.heartandstroke.ca or www.alzheimer.ca or Streamstown, AB Cemetery.

DAVID (TODD) GUSTAVSONIn loving memory of a dear Brother

and Uncle who passed awayApril 4, 2015

You’re the lovely brother

I’ve adored since I was small,And for me the day you left me

Was the saddest time of all.But the memories that we shared

From when you were a boy,Have only ever filled my heart

With happiness and joy.You grew up and proved to be

A man both fair and true,And every day throughout my life

I will miss and think of you.

Loved and deeply missedWanda, Ted & Family

XXOO

OBITUARIES & MEMORIAMS

Here bring yourwounded hearts,here tell your anguish;Earth has no sorrowthat Heaven cannot heal.

Thomas Moore

JEAN BRANNICKJune 25, 1919 - April 1, 2017

Her smiling way andpleasant face

Are a pleasure to recall;She had a kind word for each

And died beloved by all.Some day we'll meet her,

Some day, we know not whenTo clasp her hand in the

better land,Never to part again.

A year has passed since Mom’s passing and we miss her dearly. In that time we have been reminded of her involvement in many lives. We appreciate all the kindness shown us since her passing. Her obituary and eulogy can be read at gregorysfuneralhomes.com.

David, Betty, Leo, Hazel and families


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Portable Toilet & Septic ServicesPh: 780-875-4100

Toll Free: 1-877-475-4100

Service by Quik Pick Waste Disposal

www.quikpick.ca5502-59 Ave, Lloydminster, AB

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Serving Our Clients Since 1962

EDMONTON780.489.9606

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• Animal Admissions• 11:00am – 6:00pm Monday – Friday• 11:00am – 5:00pm Saturday, Sunday, and holidays

• Animal Viewings and Adoptions• 12:00pm – 6:00pm Monday – Friday• 12:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday, Sunday, and holidays

• Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

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SPCA62 Ave. & 67 St., Lloydminster

(780) 875-2809

6002 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB.

(780) 875-5733

1716 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB.

(780) 872-7387

While he may not actually be a real doctor, Doc seems to have a unique gift of making you feel better whenever he’s around.

Doc is a handsome feline with a heart of gold. He absolutely loves attention and will want to cuddle with you the minute he meets you.

Doc is a spry young fellow, too. He loves to run and play. His favourite game of all is chasing a laser pointer. Doc can literally play for hours despite the fact he still hasn’t caught the darn thing.

If you’re looking for a cat to add some extra zest to your life, then you just have to meet Doc. Stop by the SPCA and say hi to him today.

DOC

Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 10:00 A.M.STEWART HILLTOP FARMS LTD.

Sale Location: From the Vermilion Overpass, 3 Miles East to Range Road 62 on Hwy 16, 2¾ Miles South. (501064 Rge Road 62).PARTIAL: JD 9400* Fendt 718* JD 7410* JD 240 Skidsteer * 1997 D6R LGP Caterpillar* JD Blade (9')* 2006 Kenworth W900L* 1997 Kenworth W900L* 2000 Peterbilt* 1992 GMC Tandem Fuel Truck* 1989 IH* 2004 GMC Sierra SIT Duramax 3/4T* 1997 350 Ford Service Truck* 1992 350 Dodge Power Wagon* 2006 Deopker Super B Trailers* 2001 Doepker Super B Trailers* 1997 Doepker Tridem* 1986 Armes Tandem Lowbed Trailer* Kello Disc* 6800 Degelman Super Picker* Morris 547 Cultivator* Morris Field Pro Heavy Harrows* Bobcat Welder/Generator* Degelman Rockdigger* Grader* Bendpak 12 Ton Hoist* Kello Breaking Disc* Cat Cable Scrapper* Uni Blade* Augers* Hopper Bins* Portable Air Compressor* 1490 Case Tractor* JD Cat* Cockshutt 1750* MM U Special* 1950's IH Tractors* Flexicoil Sprayer* Flexicoil 85 Harrows* Morris Cultivator* Post Pounder* Horse Equip. For More Information, Call Stan at 780-853-7925 or Phil at 780-813-0131. CONSIGNMENT: Honey Bee Header* Wilson Tri Cattle Liner* JD 946 Discbine* JD 567 Round Baler* Degelman 7000 HD Harrows* Goertzen Tandem 5th Wheel Stock Trailer* Versatile 895 4WD Tractor* Flexicoil 85 Heavy Harrows* 9030 Bi-Directional Tractor* Massey 860 Combine* JD 2130 Tractor* Bushhog Zero Turn Mower* Swisher Pull Behind Mower* 202 Massey Tractor* Degelman R570S Rockpicker* 2005 HoneyBee SP36 Draper Header)* New Holland 2328 Haybine.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

STEWART AUCTIONS, Vermilion Ph: 780-853-4725 or 1-800-269-8580

www.stewartauctions.com

Sat., June 2 Estate of Neil Copeland VermilionThurs., June 7 Alvin & Grace Meger HeinsburgSat., June 9 Sharon & the late Ralph Stredwick VermilionSat., June 16 Estate of Katherine Carey IslaySat., June 23 Estate of Shamus Martin ClandonaldSat., June 30 Merle Tenney Lloydminster

List is subject to additions and deletions. This listing is only aguide and in no way a guarantee of size, description or year.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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*Deadline for Monday’s issue - Friday at noon Call 780-875-3362 or drop off at 5921 - 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, SK

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Email your resume to [email protected] drop off at 5921 - 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, SK.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

If this sounds like you..If this sounds like you..

We are currently looking for a

MUST BE SKILLED WITH:

Please forward you resume, and provide samples of design work in PDF format.

• MacIntosh OS and Adobe Creative Cloud. programs, Illustrator, In-Design and Photoshop. • Have a strong eye for design, stay focused, multitask, meet deadlines, and work well as a team. • Must have a Graphic Design diploma and at least one year experience in the field of graphic design. • Monday to Friday 8 - 5.

We offer health and dental benefits.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Are youCreative?

Applications are being accepted for a Full Time Assistant Foreman. The Assistant Foreman is required to assist the Foreman in all aspects of planning, organizing and directing public works activities. This includes supervision of public works personnel involved with maintenance of the municipal road infrastructure and supporting facilities (signs, bridges, culverts, guard rails, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES: • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) • Strong organizational and supervisory skills • Knowledge and experience in road maintenance and road construction • Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations • Heavy equipment knowledge and ability to train others to operate equipment • Team player with ability to interact in a professional manner

The municipality offers a competitive wage and benefits package based on knowledge, skills and experience. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. The position remains open until a suitable candidate is chosen. Interested individuals should submit their resume stating education, knowledge, skills, experience, wages expected, and no less than three work related references to:

R.M. of Eldon No. 471PO Box 130212 Main StreetMAIDSTONE SK SOM IMOEmail: [email protected]: 306-893-2391 | Fax: 306-893-4644

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ASSISTANT FOREMANPublic Works

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe R.M. of Eldon No. 471 is accepting resumes for the following positions:

EXPERIENCED MOTORGRADER OPERATOR

EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVERPUBLIC WORKS

MAINTENANCE LABOURERfor the 2018 season. Preference to applicants with a class 1A license and motor grader and heavy equipment experience. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Interested individuals should submit their resume including Driver’s Abstract, qualifications, work experience, three references and wage expectations to:

R.M. of Eldon No. 471PO Box 130212 Main StreetMAIDSTONE SK SOM IMOEmail: [email protected]: 306-893-2391 | Fax: 306-893-4644

Saskatoon LloydminsterRegina

LABOURERS

Email your resume to:

ASL Paving offers top industry rates, overtime, health spending account andsafe working conditions.

or fax 306.825.3227

[email protected]

Newcart Contracting Ltd. offers a wide variety of oilfield services including turnaround, maintenance and construction. We are currently accepting resumes with copies of valid safety tickets and an up-to-date driver’s abstract for the following position:

JOURNEYMAN PIPEFITTERS Please email to

[email protected] or drop off resume at 3701-44th St., Lloydminster

The key toyour career just mightbe in our

newspaper.

Check out our career section

every Tuesday for any job postings or if you’re an

employer looking for employees

book an ad with our sales team!

780-875-3362


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www.coldwellbankercitysiderealty.com www.facebook.com/coldwellbankercitysiderealtyRENTAL PROPERTIESAVAILABLE NOW!

www.lloydminsterrealestate.ca

Kathy HarveyAssociate Broker

Brad GilbertBroker/Owner

Pattie ToddAssociate Broker

Rick SchesnukRealtor®

Louis de KockAssociate Broker

Sandy HardyRealtor®

Sonya JupeRealtor®

Kirby RentonRealtor®

Judy BexsonRealtor®

Jennifer GilbertAssociate Broker

Jackie GartnerAssociate Broker

Amanda WarnerRealtor®

AB $281,000 MLS 60336SK $535,000 MLS 58706 SK $244,750 MLS 60286AB $269,900 MLS 60827 SK $142,500 MLS 60990

4206 - 66 AVENUE• Prime central location for this spacious commercial property.• Immediate occupancy is available. Plenty of parking. MLS 61125 $1,950,000 (Sale)MLS 61132 $20 / sq. ft. (Lease)AB

LOT 12 CHRISTIE PLACEMURPHY LAKE

• 5th wheel is included on this beautiful lot at Murphy Lake.• This lot is close to the water! Relax this summer at the lake!

$77,000SK MLS 61126

PT SW 4-46-27 W3RD• Affordability with this small acreage within 30 minutes from Lloydminster.• Great for the handy person who wants to getaway from city living!

$52,900SK MLS 61200

207 - 6 AVENUE• Solid 3 bedroom bungalow on 2 lots in Paradise Hill.• Basement has 1 bedroom suite. Appliances included on both levels.*

$125,000SK MLS 61147

4507 - 47 STREET• Great starter home on large lot with lane access.• Build equity instead of paying rent!

$158,000SK MLS 61146

3408 - 57 AVENUE• Affordable start to home ownership close to Elementary, Jr. & Sr. High Schools.• Fully developed basement, appliances included.

$229,900AB MLS 61143

5516 - 48 STREET• Great AB side investment property or starter home!• Mature location, basement is finished, appliances included.

$209,900AB MLS 61145

NEW PRICES

FEATURED LISTINGS

SK $1,100,000 MLS 58707SK $1,300,000 MLS 58910

SK $209,000 MLS 58708SK $675,000 MLS 60069

AB $1,280 / month MLS 60789

AB $1,800 / month MLS 59167SK $34,500 MLS 59516

AB $14.95 sq. ft. MLS 60713

NEW LISTINGS COMMERCIAL LISTINGS

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COMMERCIALOPEN HOUSES

Check our website for details!

Sat., Apr. 14th

1:00 - 2:30 PM4802 - 54 Avenue

Kitscoty$419,900 - MLS 60889Hosted by: Amanda Warner

105 - 4 AvenueLashburn

$379,900 - MLS 60597Hosted by: Jackie Gartner

5215 - 15 Street$349,924 - MLS 60856Hosted by: Rick Schesnuk

Sun., Apr. 15th

1:00 - 2:30 PM5731 - 45 Street

$169,900 - MLS 60386Hosted by: Amanda Warner

Sun., Apr. 15th

3:00 - 4:30 PM5605 - 51 Street

$219,900 - MLS 60946Hosted by: Amanda Warner

MAIDSTONE

PARADISE HILL

Documents

3605 - 51 AVENUE, LLOYDMINSTER VOLUME 2 ︱ ISSUE … · Kyra Stefanuk, manager at LCSC, said they were really excited to get this project underway. “This is the first fire truck