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Lloydminster RCMP responds to a mischief complaint regarding a substation
Lloydminster RCMP responds to a mischief complaint regarding a substation Lloydminster, Alta. - On May 19, 2025, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to a report of a power outage, which has since been confirmed as a firearms-related incident. The investigation determined that the ATCO substation loc...
May 20, 2025
Onion Lake Cree Nation advances constitutional challenge of Alberta "Sovereignty Act", confronting separatist rhetoric
Onion Lake Cree Nation advances constitutional challenge of Alberta "Sovereignty Act", confronting separatist rhetoric May 15, 2025 (amiskwaciy-wâskahikan|Edmonton, Treaty No. 6 Territory) - Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) is advancing its litigation against the Government of Alberta in its constitutional...
May 15, 2025
City of Lloydminster seeks public input for Solid Waste Master Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 9, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK- The City of Lloydminster is encouraging residents to have their say on the future of waste management in the community. As part of the development of the Integrated Waste Management and Facility Master Plan, the City has launched a public survey to gather f...
May 09, 2025

ALERT Lloydminster: Handgun, drugs seized in rural Alberta arrest
May 9, 2025 Handgun, drugs seized in rural Alberta arrest Lloydminster... A loaded handgun and a variety of drugs were seized after ALERT arrested an alleged drug dealer in Wainwright, Alta. ALERT Lloydminster's organized crime team made the arrest and seizure on May 2, 2025. The arrest took place at a home in Wainwrig...
May 09, 2025
Lloydminster RCMP investigates damaged power line poles
Lloydminster RCMP investigates damaged power line poles Lloydminster, Alta. - On April 30, 2025, at 4:57 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to a 911 call regarding a male outside the back alley of 44 Street between 56 Avenue and 57B Avenue cutting electrical wires on power line poles. Lloydminster RCMP members attended ...
May 06, 2025
Synergy Credit Union Merger Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Voting Period Announced for Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions Recommended Merger Saskatchewan, May 6, 2025 - Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions are announcing that the voting period for the recommended Together for a Thriving Saskatchewan merger will take place from June...
May 06, 2025

Lloydminster RCMP makes arrests after a break and enter - Update
Lloydminster RCMP makes arrests after a break and enter - Update RCMP lays charges following multi-jurisdictional break and enter investigation Lloydminster, Alta. - On May 1, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Vegreville RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a local business. Shortly afterward,...
May 05, 2025
Lloydminster RCMP makes arrests after a break and enter
Lloydminster RCMP makes arrests after a break and enter Lloydminster, Alta. - On May 1, 2025, around 9 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a break and enter in progress at a business on the West end of the city. Lloydminster RCMP members, assisted by Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) and Lloy...
May 01, 2025

Saskatchewan Summer Games Legacy Fund awards $15,000 to Cenovus Energy Hub
Lloydminster, AB/SK - The City of Lloydminster is pleased to announce that Cenovus Energy Hub has received $15,000 from the Saskatchewan Summer Games Legacy Fund to support its Fill The Seats campaign. This contribution is part of the more than $150,000 revenue surplus generated by the sold-out 2024 Saskatchewan Summer...
Apr 30, 2025
City begins process to amend Borrowing Bylaw
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The City of Lloydminster is seeking to amend its Borrowing Bylaw (Bylaw No. 03- 2022) to fund $7.38 million of the $101.3 million Cenovus Energy Hub project. While the construction project remains on budget and on schedule for completion in fall 2025, ...
Apr 29, 2025