The Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) refuses to answer questions regarding the recent removal of chair Aaron Foster and vice-chair Dean Segberg.
Additionally, on Sept. 27, the association sent a letter to parents confirming Foster and Segberg’s immediate departure. They provided no reason for the decision at that time.
Since then, the board has not communicated further, frustrating a parent to come forward on the condition of annonymity.
“After we, as parents of a child in Lloydminster minor hockey, received the letter from the executives about the immediate dismissal of the board of directors’ two members (chair and vice chair), it made you question what was going on,” the parent stated. “As the days and weeks pass, you start to hear rumours about what has happened. There has been no other news, comments or reports from anyone, including LMHA, which is very concerning.”
The parent provided the Meridian Source with a section of the LMHA bylaws. Under values and beliefs, the association promises to be “accurate, consistent, honest, and open throughout our operations.”
Additionally, the association contends it operates with financial and fiscal accountability in the same bylaw.
The parents’ concerns revolve around what they feel is a lack of oversight and integrity. Additionally, they are concerned about the hundreds of thousands of dollars the association handles yearly.
“If the rumours are even somewhat believable, maybe it’s time for a forensic audit on the organization to ensure there is no inappropriate conduct and no conflicts of interest,” demanded the parent. “(The) families’ hard-earned money is being used for what it should be, namely the children to play, learn and enjoy hockey.”
The LMHA has yet to respond to an email request.
Meanwhile, Lloydminster RCMP confirmed an active investigation into the LMHA. The RCMP have provided no further details.
They will release an updated upon the completion of their investigation.
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