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Lloydminster Little Theatre Announces Auditions for The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney
Lloydminster Little Theatre Announces Auditions for The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney Lloydminster, SK/AB - Lloydminster Little Theatre is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming fall production of The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney, set to take the stage in November. Auditions will take place at Center Stage Studios (...
Sep 02, 2025
Maidstone RCMP: male arrested and charged after attempting to evade police
Maidstone RCMP: male arrested and charged after attempting to evade police 2025-09-02 1:22 p.m. On August 26, 2025 at approximately 2:10 p.m., Maidstone RCMP received a report of a car driving erratically on Highway #16, west of Maidstone, SK. Saskatchewan RCMP traffic officers located the car on the highway. Officers...
Sep 02, 2025

Lloydminster/Maidstone RCMP investigating counterfeit currency
Aug. 27, 2025 Lloydminster/Maidstone RCMP investigating counterfeit currency Lloydminster, AB/SK - Lloydminster and Maidstone RCMP are currently investigating several incidents involving counterfeit currency being distributed within the city. Since mid-August 2025, police have received seven reports of counterfeit Cana...
Aug 27, 2025

Good deeds deserve a ticket: Positive Ticketing Program launches in Lloydminster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Residents may soon find themselves receiving a ticket for all the right reasons. The City of Lloydminster's Municipal Enforcement Department, in partnership with the Lloydminster Fire Department and RCMP, has launched the Positive Ticketing Program ...
Aug 27, 2025
Newly recruited family doctor now practising in Lloydminster
August 25, 2025 Newly recruited family doctor now practising in Lloydminster LLOYDMINSTER - A newly recruited family physician is now providing care to residents in Lloydminster and surrounding areas. Dr. Jonathan Okhiku is practicing at Midwest Medical Centre, Dr. Cooke Extended Care, and Lloydminster Continuing Care ...
Aug 25, 2025
Standing together to protect children and youth in Lloydminster
Standing together to protect children and youth in Lloydminster August 21, 2025 United Conservatives are increasing funding for eight child and youth advocacy centres by $330,000 to better address the rising caseloads of children and youth experiencing abuse in Alberta. This brings the total amount of money invested in...
Aug 21, 2025
The Ace was found!!!
August 14, 2025 Neil Thiem Finds the Ace - $53,825 Jackpot Claimed! Lloydminster, SK - The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is excited to announce that Neil Thiem found the Ace of Hearts during the August 13th Chase the Ace draw, taking home an incredible $53,825 jackpot. Chase the Ace, a popular progre...
Aug 14, 2025
City of Lloydminster and Vic Juba Community Theatre propose new events partnership
Lloydminster, AB/SK - The City of Lloydminster and Vic Juba Community Theatre (VJCT) have presented a draft agreement that aims to bring star-studded entertainment options to the newly constructed Cenovus Energy Hub event facility. With Cenovus Energy Hub scheduled to open its doors to user groups in September, City Ad...
Aug 12, 2025

City completes Co-op Community Outdoor Pool upgrades
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 8, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The City of Lloydminster has completed $101,000 in renovations and upgrades to the Co- op Community Outdoor Pool, providing improved accessibility and comfort for visitors. The project included renovations to washrooms and change rooms, plumbing and ele...
Aug 08, 2025

Frenchman Butte Museum Festival Returns for Its 34th Year
Honouring the Heritage that Shaped Our Land - Sunday, August 10, 2025 Frenchman Butte, SK - The Frenchman Butte Museum Society is proud to announce the return of its beloved Annual Museum Festival, now celebrating its 34th year on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The day begins with an outdoor 11:00 AM Church Service, the para...
Aug 07, 2025