Lloydminster business showcased through art
New artwork at a local business is helping to beautify downtown Lloydminster.
Border City Furniture has new signs in the windows showcasing the business through art.
“I love the fact it portrayed me and my business, with my business it’s me, the guy that works for me, Ryan, that’s why we’re holding up our logo, when you walk into our shop it’s us, this is who we are, so I wanted to showcase that,” said Calvin Pittao, owner of Border City Furniture.
Ryan Hogg, who works with Pittao, has been with Border City Furniture for 10 years and is considered part of the family.
The new artwork was created and designed by Ironjet Promotions and was funded partially thanks to a grant from the city.
“I saw the grant online and was familiar with the downtown area revitalization project; I didn’t know they were doing a façade improvement or whether I would qualify for it,” said Pittao.
He says the artwork design represents his family, showing the family identity of the business.
Hammer time for Lloyd athlete

Lloydminster hammer thrower, Jake McEachern, is going for gold at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.
The 19-year-old will represent Team Canada from Aug. 27-31 as a medal favourite, ranked 11th in the world for U20 men’s hammer throw.
McEachern is stoked knowing Canada’s Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers won double Olympic gold in their men’s and women’s hammer throw events in Paris.
He also met both reigning world champions at the Canadian U20 Championships in Quebec in June when he won gold in the hammer with a toss of 67.32 metres to qualify for worlds.
“I had the pleasure of watching them both at nationals and I got to meet both. Being able to watch both on the big screen was really inspirational,” said McEachern. “It was awesome.”
‘No easy solution’ to unhoused issue: Lloyd MLA
Stats show the unhoused situation is getting worse across the country, and it’s also being noticed here at home.
The Meridian Source spoke with two prominent figures in the community to learn more about possible solutions.
Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers stressed that although the issue impacts citizens every day, there isn’t much they can do to combat it as a municipality.
“We often get asked to be the first line of defence, but we have the least resources because our taxes are not aimed at putting up shelters,” said Aalbers.
“In the same token, we’re working with the Men’s Shelter, Olive Tree and the Interval Home on a regular basis, trying to help them reach their goals of providing facilities and resources to help people who are on the street, or in the case of the Interval Home, have issues with assaulted women, battered women and children.”
According to the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter, the unhoused population in Lloydminster is approximately 250.
Remembering the man behind the camera

Paul Forges, a loving husband to Faye, father of two daughters, Bria and Kiana, and owner of Forges Media, died on Saturday, Aug. 10 after a brief battle with lymphoma at age 58.
“The most amazing man that ever entered my life passed away at approximately 9:30 this morning,” read an Aug. 11 post.
“Paul gave me and the girls so much love, guidance, comfort, and more throughout our lives. There are no words wonderful enough to describe what he meant to us. We will all love him forever and always. He fought such a brave battle, and now it’s time for him to rest. Rest in peace, comfort, and love my dear sweet Paul.”
Forges’ battle with cancer began in late May 2024 when doctors discovered growths on his abdomen and pancreas. Doctors suspected lymphoma, but at the time, no official diagnosis was given.
The next two and a half months were an emotional rollercoaster for the family, and on June 14, doctors confirmed Forges was battling Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
Mantle Cell Lymphoma is a rare type of B cell non-Hodgkin-Lymphoma accounting for roughly six per cent of all cancer cases. Treatment options include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Lori Craven Memorial touches hearts, heads

It’s all about having fun with friends and family while remembering lost loved ones and raising funds for those in need.
The 23rd annual Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament, which has raised upwards of $1.3M since its inception, took over Driven Energy Legion Ball Park last weekend for another fully booked tournament. Funds are raised through donations and the shaving of heads and go directly to local and area families with health and financial struggles.
This year’s tournament raised $120K for local families, one being the Walker family from
Wainwright.
“I’m here on behalf of my daughter, Peyton Walker. She’s 15 years old and has played hockey in Lloydminster for the past three years as a proud member of the Steelers female hockey program,” said Peyton’s dad, Scott.
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