Published in June 30th, 2008
by Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
Though Mother Nature went on a rampage Thursday evening, local youth were busy discussing the environment safely indoors. Young and Green was underway at FAME Dance Studios, as it was far too wet and windy to film the pilot of the environmental youth talk show outside. Approximately 20 kids participated, [...]
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Published in June 30th, 2008
by Colin Budd - Staff Writer
While it turned out to be a whole lot of smoke and little substance in the end, Lloydminster MLA Tim McMillan was a little surprised ‘news’ of a nuclear power plant possibly coming to the area didn’t draw more of a reaction.
Shortly after Bruce Power announced plans that they were [...]
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Published in June 30th, 2008
by Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
For the Lloydminster J & C Brothers pee wee Rebels, it was a bittersweet weekend.
After struggling during the regular season and tournament play, the Rebels put together a very impressive weekend, reaching the finals of the Lloydminster Competitive Softball Association tournament.
After three wins and a very tough loss to the [...]
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Published in June 30th, 2008
by Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
Despite living worlds away, the same passion for sports is evident by simply talking to the newest visitors to the Border City.
The New Waves missionary group was in town this past weekend to share their culture as well as their experiences with Lloydminster residents.
Each day they took part in a [...]
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Published in June 30th, 2008
…and it’s a total rip-off.
Sure, okay, this may not be the biggest news to hit Lloydminster, but it is one heck of a big story in the tech world. Canadians have been waiting for over a year to be able to buy and use the “Jesus Phone” legally in Canada, and now we discover that [...]
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Published in June 26th, 2008
by Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
Packing up her desk and biding farewell on Monday, Gwen Rempel passed on the torch, so to speak, to the new unit manager of Lloydminster’s Canadian Cancer Society chapter. Tuesday marked Lynn Marsh’s first day on the job flying solo.
“Today (Tuesday) is the official moment. It’s a nice transition time [...]
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Published in June 26th, 2008
by Colin Budd - Staff Writer
Federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion has launched his party’s new Green Shift platform, which they claim will put a price on those that pollute.
With soaring energy costs across the globe, the Liberal Party says this new venture would change wasteful habits and polluting activities all while creating new, well paying [...]
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Published in June 26th, 2008
Lloydminster’s Earl Stevenson appears to have impressed the Canadian Idol judges again on Monday night with his acoustic rendition of ‘All Along the Watchtower.’
“If we had shining examples of what not to do, dude that was exactly what you should be doing. Do something that no one else here can do and that was only [...]
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Published in June 26th, 2008
by Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
When he saw his name on the top prospects list, Marshall’s Braden Holtby knew it was just a matter of time before one of the teams in the NHL called his name. Saturday, the dream of being in the NHL came closer to being a reality.
Holtby, who was slated to [...]
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Published in June 26th, 2008
Jays starting to heat up
by Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
If defence wins championships, the Border City Blue Jays are on their way to a successful season.
The Jays have received great defence and outstanding pitching lately and that has resulted in wins.
Monday night, Colbey Field threw his second complete game shutout and the second no-hitter in [...]
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