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Gallery – Driver run off road Monday afternoon

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RCMP attended a hit and run collision at the corner of 49 Avenue and 37 Street on Monday afternoon. Police say the collision occurred at approximately 4:28 p.m. on Jan. 26. Airbags deployed and both vehicles ended up off the roadway. According to RCMP, the suspect vehicle ran the other vehicle off the road before leaving the scene. A witness told police the driver who fled was laughing and pointing at the victim as they drove away. RCMP later located the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver. Charges are pending. Read more: Lloydminster man wanted by Maidstone RCMP

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Border Brief – Jan. 27, 2026

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Good morning border region, it’s Tuesday, Jan. 27 and this is your morning border brief. Our tempratures are headed higher this week, more on that in weather. Now off to what you need to know before you go out the door. Listen here: In news: The Province of Saskatchewan has chosen Lloydminster to be one of the first three communities to take part in virtual addictions treatment. The program is aimed at helping people get the assistance they need without leaving their community. A city of Lloydminster grader was involved in noon hour collision yesterday. Damage to the vehicle was

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Lloydminster among first communities for virtual addiction treatment

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Addiction medicine treatment options in Saskatchewan are expanding with the launch of a new Virtual Access to Addiction Medicine program in three communities, including Lloydminster. The program is also launching in Nipawin and Cumberland House – Cree Nation and Northern Village, making it the first initiative of its kind in the province. The Virtual Access to Addiction Medicine program allows residents to receive intake, assessment, and treatment through videoconferencing or telephone while working alongside existing local supports. “Our government is committed to providing more support for people struggling with addiction,” Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said. “This virtual

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Gallery – 51 Ave. slowed due to collision with snow removal equipment

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At approximately 12:45 p.m. Jan. 26, RCMP were alerted to a collision on 51 Ave. Upon arrival at the corner of 35 street, they located a red minivan and a grader being operated as part of the city-wide clearing operations involved. According to RCMP media relations, there was damage to the front right portion of the red minivan. However, no injuries were reported. Lloydminster Fire and Rescue attended to assess patients and do some clean-up and traffic control. The incident remains under investigation. We have reached out to the City of Lloydminster for comment and will update this story if

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Lloydminster man wanted by Maidstone RCMP

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A Lloydminster man is among several people currently wanted by Maidstone RCMP following a series of incidents investigated in late December and early January. Police say Jeffrey McLean, 41, of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, is wanted on multiple charges, including operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a peace officer, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. Maidstone RCMP say the charges stem from an incident involving a police pursuit. McLean remains outstanding. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Maidstone RCMP or submit tips anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime

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Opinion – Agenda’s

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This is my weekly opinion column, based on issues currently unfolding in local, provincial, or national news.. Earlier this week, while doing what journalists are supposed to do, asking uncomfortable but legitimate questions of a sports governing body, I was accused of having an agenda. Not for editorializing.Not for misrepresenting facts.For asking questions. The organization demanded to know who was requesting transparency and openness. Apparently, a journalist doing his job did not qualify as a sufficient reason. That accusation stuck with me. I did not realize that holding governing bodies accountable for decisions made without clear policy, defined procedure, or

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Border Brief – Jan. 26, 2026

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Good morning border region, it’s Monday, Jan. 26 and this is your morning border brief. The extreme cold we had been facing has left the region for the time being and the weekend was relatively quiet for major news, so lets get too it. Listen here: In news: Firefighters battled frigid temperatures Friday night while responding to a contents fire. The call came in around 8:10 p.m., and crews were able to quickly bring the situation under control. Forty Street at 57 Avenue was closed while crews worked on scene. Last week, the Province of Saskatchewan and the federal government

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Guest Opinion – The Medium is the Message

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Guest Column by Darrell Dunn, Editor, The Weekly Bean The Weekly Bean held a press conference last week to talk about some changes we’re making toour little magazine. Pretty much all of the local media showed up at Spiro’s meeting room forconversation and nibblies. Pro tip: if you want the press to attend an event, feed them.Journalism, like politics, runs on snacks. That said, I wanted to talk about more than just what’s happening at the Bean. The past year hasseen major changes in the media landscape — not just globally, but right here at home. Withsustained attacks on independent journalism

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$4.5M backs new livestock research, partnerships renewed in Saskatchewan

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A fresh round of funding is heading to Saskatchewan’s livestock and forage sector, with new projects aimed at productivity, animal health and long-term sustainability. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $4.5 million to support 25 new research projects through the Agriculture Development Fund. The ministers also confirmed a renewed $3.9 million, multi-year partnership with two Saskatchewan-based research leaders, the Prairie Swine Centre and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization. “Investments in agricultural research drive innovation across the sector and strengthen one of Canada’s most important economic engines,” MacDonald said. “These investments will

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Border Brief – Jan. 24, 2026

Good morning Border region, it’s Saturday, Jan. 24 and this is your Border Brief. This is the last projected day of the extreme cold warning in our region. Now off to everything you need to know as you go out the door. Listen here: In news: RCMP in Vermilion are investigation a homicide. They stated a 30-year-old male was found deceased earlier this week. The Major Crimes Unit is in charge of the case. A contents fire had firefighters battling the cold last night. The call came in around 8:10 p.m. and crews quickly dealt with the situation. The decision

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