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Gallery/video – High Noon, high Angle Rescue in Lloydminster

Lloydminster Fire and Rescue were required to make a high angle rescue on the city’s east side today around 12 p.m.. At approximately 11:35, tips started coming into the newsroom about a potential emergency ongoing at Driven Energy Ball Diamonds. Upon our arrival, Lloydminster Fire Rescue had multiple personnel and vehicles on scene. They were in the process of making a rescue plan for two individuals who were stuck at a 45 degree angle in a picker in the middle of one of the fields. Officials on scene noted the individuals had been contracted by the city to change the

Council grants first reading to Larsen Grove rezoning

Featured, Lloydminster News

Council granted first reading to a rezoning in Larsen Grove Monday, despite opposition from some neighbours.

RCMP ticket teen $852 for Stunting

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Lloydminster RCMP ticketed a 17-year-old from Lone Rock, Sask., $852 after a truck left a skid mark in a 44 Street parking lot on Sept. 25.

Man on release, one other charged in Turtleford

Featured, Crime and Courts

Colby Riguidel and Christine Russel face trafficking charges after Turtleford RCMP seized 40 grams of suspected cocaine near Highway 21.

Firefighters on scene of Rollover north of Turtleford

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At approximately 2:15 p.m. this afternoon, Turtleford and the R.M of Mervin firefighters were called to reports of a motor vehicle rollover just north of town. Upon arrival at the corner of Highway 3 and Highway 26 they located a cement truck on its side. Initial reports is the vehicle was leaking diesel fuel. Firefighters have stopped the leak, however, members are currently still dealing with the active scene. Please give them the required room to work safely and follow all instructions. Expect delays in the area while the incident is investigated and cleared. Read more: Turtleford RCMP pull wanted

Murder suspect makes first court appearance in Lloydminster

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Randy Lysohirka, 40, has been remanded into custody on a second-degree murder charge. His next appearance is Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m.

Pedestrian killed in North Battleford collision

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A 34-year-old man from Gallivan, Sask., died after a vehicle struck him on Highway 4 in North Battleford. Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate.

Gallery: State-of-the-art animal clinic opens in Lloydminster

Featured, Lloydminster News

Lloydminster Animal Hospital has opened a new 15,000-square-foot facility on the city's west side, built to handle equine, bovine and small-animal care.

Mind of a Mountie: Fresh insights into a demanding job

Featured, Community Insights, Opinion and Guest Columns

RCMP S/Sgt. Bruce MacLean takes over BorderPulse's police column with an honest look at the challenges and rewards of policing.

Moment with the Mayor: Traffic, Speeding & enforcement

Featured, Opinion and Guest Columns

These articles can originally be found on the City of Lloydminster website and are written by the Mayor of Lloydminster. Traffic, traffic flow, and traffic speeds generate a great deal of discussion and concern in our city. As Lloydminster has grown, so has the volume of traffic generated by both businesses and residents. Highway 16 also remains busy day and night as commodities and finished goods move east and west through our city. Traffic lights have also been a longstanding topic of discussion. I have received several concerns and suggestions about how traffic light timing could be improved. Over the