Has spring sprung in your house yet? For me, the changing of seasons is always an exciting time.
Snow is melting, birds are starting to chirp from the trees, and Canadian cobra chickens (geese) have returned from a long flight from the south.
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Thinking of warmer weather and outdoor summer activities has me excited, especially considering we’re supposed to get more snow in the next few days.
I don’t know about you all, but I’m done with the cold and snow. Perhaps it’s a bit of seasonal affective disorder? Whatever it is, I have a feeling I’m not the only Lloydminsterite in this mindset.
With nicer weather in mind, I’m wondering what you, the reader, has planned for the summer.
As far as I know, Chels and I don’t have any crazy trips planned. I do, however, know there’ll be plenty to do if we stay in town all summer.
Last year’s big trip was supposed to be to Cape Breton Island to visit where Chels is from. Unfortunately, the WestJet strike changed that and we ended up spending a week in B.C., which was amazing! The trip to Cape Breton came a little later, which worked out perfectly as we were there during peek fall colours. Beautiful!
As far as things to do locally, my summer hitlist includes Downtown Lloydminster Streetfest (June 7), Canada Day celebrations at Bud Miller All Seasons Park (July 1), the Lloyd Ex Fair (July 9-12), Heritage Day at Weaver Heritage Park (Aug. 4), and the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association finals (Aug. 20-24), to name a few.
Summer sports will also be starting up soon, and the Meridian Source is excited for our new full-time sports editor to start in the coming weeks.
John will be joining us after working on the east coast for a number of years, but he’s also spent time as a reporter in Vermilion and Lacombe.
From conversations we’ve had, it’s clear John is passionate about sports writing. Our team can’t wait for him to sink his teeth into the sports beast that is the border city.
So, I ask again, what are you up to this summer? Let me know at ta****@me************.ca
