A new Border Pulse series will take readers back through Lloydminster’s past; one story at a time.
Through the Eyes of Vic Juba is a weekly look at the people, moments and decisions that helped shape the Border City, told through the experiences of longtime community builder Vic Juba.
At 94, Juba has seen Lloydminster grow from a town of about 4,800 people into the city it is today. His fingerprints are on some of its biggest milestones, From major sporting events to cultural landmarks that still define the community.
But this series is not just about history. It is about perspective.
It is about how a city was built – and who helped build it.
“I think we love Lloydminster, and we’d like to see Lloydminster grow,” Juba said.
Each Sunday, this series will highlight a different chapter of that story. Some will focus on major projects like the Vic Juba Community Theatre or the 1982 Alberta Winter Games. Others will explore the quieter forces behind the scenes – volunteers, community leaders and everyday decisions that shaped the city.
Juba’s reflections offer something deeper than dates and timelines. They reveal what makes Lloydminster unique.
“We don’t see any border here,” he said. “The only border you’ll see is on a map.”
That idea, of one community, despite two provinces, will be a recurring theme throughout the series.
Readers will also hear stories that have never been widely told. From fundraising efforts that brought major projects to life, to the challenges of building healthcare services in a growing community, Juba’s experiences provide a rare, firsthand look at how Lloydminster evolved.
At its core, this series is about legacy.
“I guess probably that I made a difference,” Juba said.
Through the Eyes of Vic begins next Sunday and continues weekly on BorderPulse.ca, preserving the stories that helped shape the community – and the lessons that still matter today.
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