Moment with the Mayor

As I write this article, it’s hard to believe that June 21, the longest day of the year, has passed, and we’re now into summer. We’ve been blessed with lots of rain. It doesn’t always fall when we want it, but the green grass and crops definitely appreciate it. 

As we’re now halfway through the month of June, I have to ask, “Where is time going?” The sun is out, and everything is greening up by the minute with the recent rains, which were timely for crops, pasture, hay land and, of course, our yards and gardens. I hate for you to think about the fall, and this fall, in particular, will take Saskatchewan residents to the ballot box for two elections. It doesn’t look like we will have a federal election until sometime after late February 2025.

Where does time go in the oil patch? Every day, someone is working in an industry near and dear to my heart, our community and a much larger surrounding area. Oil has played a huge role in the growth of our community, our provinces and Canada as a whole. Once again, this fall, our city is pleased to host the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show.

June Update

As we move into the midway point of 2024, June is shaping up to be an exciting month full of activities in and around Lloydminster. A number of golf courses, tennis courts, trails and parks are just waiting for you to explore.

The challenge of bullying has faced society since the beginning of time, and it exists in all corners of the world. From family issues to world leaders flexing their military or police muscles on others in their own country or around the world.

Many welcome the recent rainfall. Farmers and ranchers appreciate the moisture to grow grass and seeds. In an urban setting, lawns are starting to green up, and flowers and gardens are itching to be planted and tilled. We hope the new grass growth will lessen the fire hazard, and outdoor enthusiasts hope to see the removal of fire bans or restrictions.

The threat of activity aimed at each one of us continues to grow each day. The good old days, when a “handshake” was all you needed, have changed dramatically. A handshake is a very important step in the process for many of us, but at the end of the day, please ensure that you are guarding yourself and your personal information.

That time of year has arrived in Lloydminster when we start to see what winter and snow have been hiding since January.  We start to see litter and garbage, broken branches and leaves, trash and other debris that was hidden by the clean white that snow is.  As a community, we have the opportunity to join in and work together as a family, friends, neighbours, co-workers or even as individuals to clean up and get everything ready to turn green.  The Pitch-In campaign has been running for 57 years and we can all participate.

The weather is changing, and we’re all out doing more yard work. As we pick up the trash that has blown around our yards and neighbourhoods, you may find that the green bin fills easily. The green compost bin is a great tool to reduce the amount of material going to our landfill. It’s your space for organic material such as grass clippings, leaves and food waste in certified compostable bags. Tree branches can be included in the if they fit completely in the bin.