TRIVIA CONTEST

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During its early settlement, Lloydminster had The CKSA/CITL transmission tower “collapsed” many “firsts” to celebrate. Alice Miriam Rendell under suspicious circumstances on October 31, has the notable distinction of being the first baby 1979. Residents lost access to their television born in Lloydminster. channels and many rumours went around as to what exactly happened. True This remains an unsolved Lloydminster mystery Baby Miriam was born in August 1903 at the Rendell family farm which was affectionally called In 1979, Lloydminster was home to two television “Doris Court”. Dr. Amos, the Barr Colony’s only stations, CKSA and CITL. Located north of the doctor at the time and a family friend, welcomed border city in Alberta, the transmission tower her into the new settlement. Rev. Lloyd was named collapsed on Halloween night and both stations godfather for this youngest member of the were now silent. An investigation followed Rendell family. but no one was ever charged. It remains a haunting mystery.

In what year did Lloydminster officially become recognized as the 10th city in both Alberta Which of these celebrities was not born and Saskatchewan? in Lloydminster?

1958 Ernie Coombs, a children’s entertainer

Lloydminster received its charter and officially Better known as Mr. Dressup, Ernie Coombs starred became a City in both provinces on January 1, in the longest running Canadian television series 1958. Under this charter the Village of Lloydminster, (30 years) alongside his puppet friends Casey Alberta and the Town of Lloydminster, and Finnegan. This popular children’s program Saskatchewan could now operate as a single encouraged children to use their imagination and municipality despite being divided by the be creative. The last show was taped in February Fourth Meridian. 1996 when Ernie retired. Lloydminster’s history includes visits from During Dr. G. L. Cooke’s distinguished medical members of the British Royal Family. In what year career, he also served as the Mayor of did Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip (Duke of Lloydminster in 1940. Edinburgh) and Prince Edward honour residents True with a visit? Dr. G. L. Cooke served many terms as Mayor and 1978 was very involved with the community. He arrived Members of the British Royal Family arrived by a in Lloydminster in 1912 providing medical services special plane and were greeted by local dignitaries at the 10-bed hospital and making house calls to at the Lloydminster airport. Their itinerary included the surrounding area. visits with pioneers some of whom were original Barr Colonists, viewing the Log Church, mingling with the crowd at various locations, planting a The village of Lloydminster, Alberta considered few trees at Weaver Park, listening to singers and loose hay or feed blowing around as a fire hazard. watching dancers perform. It was a true honour to A 1919 bylaw required these items to be safely have them visit our community! enclosed in a building. If farmers did not obey, they were given a fine of $___ or 30 days in jail.

$20 Which of these NHL teams did Garnet “Ace” Bailey NOT play for? Governed by municipal authority, bylaws were necessary for the safety of folks living in or around Toronto Maple Leafs Lloydminster. Our early pioneers experienced Garnet “Ace” Bailey was born in Lloydminster first-hand the damage prairie fires caused to (1948) and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in their homesteads and livelihoods. Fines may have 1966. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, St. seemed very high for those short on finances but Louis Blues and Washington Capitals. As a linemate the threat of spending time in jail was not of Wayne Gretzky, he joined the Edmonton Oilers taken lightly. (WHA League) in 1978. He played 568 games in his illustrious career and won seven Stanley Cup rings. Why was a ceremonial wedding held in 1930 between the village and town of Lloydminster? Lloydminster’s first newspaper, the Lloydminster To commemorate the joining of the village and Times was originally published in 1905. What year town which straddled the provincial border into did they start delivering newspapers to every one community. household in the City of Lloydminster? Lloydminster folks celebrate their 1961 accomplishments. The successful amalgamation of The Lloydminster Times was a weekly journal the village and town provided mutual benefits and devoted to the interests and wellbeing of combinined resources. The wedding ceremony Lloydminster and the surrounding district. It was performed by local school children began with, a welcome means of communication for the “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to join this settlement. Initially copies were available at Town and this Village in serious amalgamation.” the office and select businesses or by a yearly subscription.