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Al's Hotshot announces $40,000 sponsorship for Cenovus Energy Hub
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 20, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Al's Hotshot & Trucking Services Ltd has announced a $40,000 sponsorship supporting the development of Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster's new sports and entertainment facility currently under construction. With this generous contribution, Al's Ho...
Mar 20, 2025
Lloydminster RCMP investigate robbery
Lloydminster RCMP investigate robbery Lloydminster, Alta - Lloydminster RCMP and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) are investigating a series of incidents involving an armed robbery, flight from police, and suspected drug trafficking. On Feb. 26, 2025, at approximately 12:40am, officers responded to reports...
Mar 13, 2025

City of Lloydminster to host Fraud Prevention Lunch & Learn on March 24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 7, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK-With fraud on the rise across Canada, residents of Lloydminster and surrounding areas are invited to a free Lunch & Learn event on March 24 at the Legacy Centre (5106 46 St.). Doors open at 11 a.m., with a presentation at 11:30 a.m., which will take pl...
Mar 07, 2025

City of Lloydminster launches Let's Talk Policing campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 5, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK-The City of Lloydminster invites residents to provide feedback on public safety and local policing levels through the Let's Talk Policing campaign. Running from March 5 to March 28, this engagement initiative aims to gather community feedback on percepti...
Mar 06, 2025

Lloydminster Fire Department partners with Cenovus for temporary aerial apparatus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The Lloydminster Fire Department is partnering with Cenovus Energy to secure a temporary aerial ladder truck, ensuring uninterrupted emergency response capabilities while Tower 18, the department's T-Rex aerial apparatus, undergoes scheduled recertifi...
Mar 05, 2025

Lakeland's Emergency Training Centre receives national award
For immediate release - March 4, 2024 Lakeland's Emergency Training Centre receives national award (Vermilion, Alta.) Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre (ETC) has been nationally recognized with the Federal Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award for its decades- long contributions to emergency management ...
Mar 04, 2025

City of Lloydminster seeks volunteers for new Municipal Policing Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 3, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK-The City of Lloydminster invites residents to apply for volunteer positions on the newly established Municipal Policing Committee. Created in response to recent adjustments to the Alberta Police Act, the committee aims to strengthen public safety and conne...
Mar 03, 2025
The City of Lloydminster has closed all city-maintained outdoor ice surfaces for the season, including Bud Miller All Seasons Park.
Friday, February 28, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK- The City of Lloydminster has closed all city-maintained outdoor ice surfaces for the season, including Bud Miller All Seasons Park. Fluctuating temperatures, along with recent and ongoing warm weather, have made it difficult to maintain ice quality and ensure safe skating ...
Feb 28, 2025

A Night of Laughter, Connection, and Community: Marwayne Ladies Night Out Returns in Support of the Agriplex Improvement Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Night of Laughter, Connection, and Community: Marwayne Ladies Night Out Returns in Support of the Agriplex Improvement Project Marwayne, AB - February 2025 In small communities like Marwayne, the places where we gather are more than just buildings-they are the heart of our town, the spaces where...
Feb 27, 2025

Driving Community Impact: Kenworth Announces $40,000 Sponsorship for Cenovus Energy Hub
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Edmonton Kenworth Ltd. - Lloydminster is proud to announce a sponsorship of $40,000 for 10 years in support of the construction of Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster's upcoming recreation and entertainment facility. Kenworth's generous donation secu...
Feb 26, 2025