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Lloydminster RCMP GIS conducts arrest after sexual assault of a minor
Lloydminster RCMP GIS conducts arrest after sexual assault of a minor Lloydminster, Alta. - On June 26, 2025, Lloydminster RCMP received a complaint regarding the sexual assault of a 14-year-old female by a 21-year-old male. Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) took carriage of the investigation, arres...
Jul 09, 2025

Lloydminster RCMP investigates collision involving police vehicle
Lloydminster RCMP investigates collision involving police vehicle Lloydminster, Alta. - On July 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a Lloydminster RCMP officer was involved in a motor vehicle collision while conducting routine patrol duties within the city. The collision, which took place at the intersection of 50 Av...
Jul 08, 2025
Lloydminster Fire Department responds to fire at downtown church
Lloydminster, AB/SK - On Thursday, July 3, the Lloydminster Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Grace United Church (4708 50 Ave). The incident was contained, and no injuries were reported. The call came in at approximately 1:18 p.m., with crews arriving within three minutes. Initial reports indicated alarm...
Jul 03, 2025
Lloydminster City Council adopts 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Lloydminster, AB/SK - City Council has adopted the 2025-2029 Council Strategic Plan, setting a clear course for the community's future growth. Following the 2024 municipal election, the new Strategic Plan defines Council's direction, guides Administration's planning, and gives residents, businesses, and community partn...
Jul 02, 2025
Vermilion RCMP lays charges in two separate lease site break and enters
Vermilion RCMP lays charges in two separate lease site break and enters County of Vermilion River, Alta. - On April 29, 2025, Vermilion RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter in progress to a lease site in the County of Vermilion River. Due to the remote location, multiple Detachments responded, including...
Jun 26, 2025
Vermilion RCMP lays charges in break and enter
Vermilion RCMP lays charges in break and enter County of Vermilion River, Alta. - On June 7, 2025, Vermilion RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter in progress to a rural residence in the Vermilion River County. Further investigation determined that an alarm system, with remote surveillance capabilities, ...
Jun 26, 2025

Lloydminster RCMP arrests four for firearm offences following report of suspicious persons
Lloydminster RCMP arrests four for firearm offences following report of suspicious persons Lloydminster, Alta. - On June 18, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP received a call reporting several individuals acting suspiciously near a business in the downtown core. Officers responded immediately and loca...
Jun 25, 2025

ALERT Lloydminster: Firearms trafficking charges laid against Lloydminster teen
June 23, 2025 Firearms trafficking charges laid against Lloydminster teen Lloydminster... An 18-year-old from Lloydminster has been charged with firearms trafficking. ALERT seized 18 firearms, including some that are believed to have been stolen. ALERT Lloydminster's organized crime team made the firearms seizure on Ju...
Jun 23, 2025
STATEMENT: Onion Lake Cree Nation Rejects Bill C-5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT ON BILL C-5 Onion Lake Cree Nation Rejects Bill C-5 Federal overreach threatens water, lands, Inherent and Treaty Rights June 23, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) - Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) wholly rejects Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy Act, the federal government's latest attempt to su...
Jun 23, 2025

United in call for change: Joint statement
Premier Danielle Smith and Premier Scott Moe issued the following statement calling for change to federal policies: "Today, Alberta's and Saskatchewan's governments came together in Lloydminster to make a unified call for national change. "Together, we call for an end to all federal interference in the develo...
Jun 18, 2025