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Shooting on Lloydminster’s east side sends one to hospital

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Lloydminster RCMPare investigating a shooting that occurred late Sunday night on the city’s east side. Police say officers were called to the area of 47 Avenue near 27 Street at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 11, 2026, following a report of a shooting. Emergency responders located a 29-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man was transported to hospital and is expected to recover. According to police, the victim reported being outside when he was approached by a lone suspect who demanded the keys to his vehicle. A struggle followed, during which the victim was shot. Police say

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RCMP maintain scene on Lloydminster’s east side

RCMP are remaining tight lipped about the presence of a single vehicle holding a scene in the 2700 block of 47 Ave. The officer was scene guarding an area blocked off by road barricades. They were preventing anyone from going inside the cordoned off area. The corner became extremely slow as parents dropping children at nearby schools negotiated the law enforcement vehicle. A public information officer for Alberta’s “K” division, which supports the Lloydminster RCMP detachment was unable to provide further details at this time. However, did confirm it was part of an ongoing investigation. Updates will be provided as

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Traffic stop near Maidstone leads to drug charges

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A traffic stop on Highway 16 near Maidstone led to the seizure of approximately four kilograms of suspected cocaine and drug trafficking charges against an Edmonton woman. On Jan. 8, 2026, members of the Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit stopped a vehicle for an equipment regulations violation. During further investigation, officers arrested the adult female driver and searched the vehicle. Police say officers located and seized about four kilograms of suspected cocaine. Leanne Harcourt, 41, of Edmonton, Alta., is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

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Trafficking bear parts lands local resident on wrong side of the law

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A public tip uncovered a wildlife trafficking operation that moved illegal bear parts across provincial borders, resulting in thousands of dollars in fines and long-term hunting bans for a Maidstone-area resident and a related conviction in British Columbia. The investigation began in March 2022 after the General Investigations Section of the Ministry of Community Safety received information about suspected trafficking of bear gall bladders. Conservation officers launched their inquiry in Maidstone, about 56 kilometres east of Lloydminster, and later expanded it into British Columbia. The Saskatchewan portion of the case concluded in Lloydminster Provincial Court. On Nov. 24, 2025, Weol

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The Border Brief – Jan. 12, 2026

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Good morning border region it is Monday, Jan. 12, and this is your morning Border Brief. Overnight there was an incident on Highway 17 involving wildlife, you can expect more on that later this morning on borderpulse.ca. Also, today is the day for a big announcement for this organization. More on that later in the report. Now lets get to what you need to know, before you head out the door. You can listen to this brief below: Headlines: 1 – A large load leaving Tofield will slow traffic today as it heads up Highway 16 eastbound before turning at

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Column: Ignore Herr Trump at your peril

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Guest Column by Darrell Dunn, Editor, The Weekly Bean. I was in Venezuela several times in 2007 for an oil-related project, including one visit thatlasted three consecutive months. It was an amazing experience, to say the least. To suggest thatVenezuela was “different” from Canada would be a massive understatement.Even with the preliminary research I did beforehand—including reviewing travel-riskassessments from Canadian Foreign Affairs and the CIA (yes, you can simply Google them)—Iwas still unprepared for the punch-in-the-mouth culture shock. I had travelled abroad a fair bit by then and didn’t consider myself a novice. Still, moving into acountry where the concept of

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The Border Brief – Jan. 11, 2026

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Good morning border region it is Sunday, Jan. 11, and this is your morning Border Brief . The weekend editions are a little shorter, but still give you everything you need before you head out the door. You can listen here below: Headlines: 1- A large load could cause traffic headaches tomorrow as it makes its way through the region. 2- The individual charged with hate crimes make his first appearance in court tomorrow morning, we will have updates. 3- The plan for the southwest section of the city is getting close to finalized, the next steps are in front

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Traffic alert – Oversized loads to slow 16 this week

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Two oversized industrial loads will move through east-central Alberta on Jan. 12 and Jan. 15 as they are transported to Lloydminster, with motorists advised to expect delays along major highways. The loads will depart Tofield at 9 a.m. both days and are expected to reach the Lloydminster area by about 2 p.m. On each move, two oversized loads will travel together under escort by guide vehicles. Due to their size and weight, the convoy will travel below posted speed limits at a maximum speed of 60 km/h and will use the full width of the highway, including the shoulder. Each

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The Border Brief – Jan. 10, 2025

Good morning Lloydminster and welcome to today’s Border Brief. The weekend editions are a little shorter, but still give you everything you need before you head out the door. A heads up this morning, Environment Canada is tracking a risk of freezing rain later today. Temperatures are also expected to climb above zero for the first time in several weeks. Roads are partially covered across much of the region, with more details coming up below. You can listen to this Brief below: Headlines: 1 – A firearm was determined a replica after being pointed at people inside Lloydminster City Hall

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GALLERY: College Ave. slowed by dinner hour collision

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It took nine days but the corner of College Ave. and 36 St. has seen its first collision of 2026. At approximately 6:30, WPD Ambulance services was dispatched to reports of a two vehicle collision at the intersection. Upon arrival, Lloydminster Fire and Rescue, RCMP were on the scene where a black sedan was blocking westbound traffic. The white jeep also involved in the collision came to rest south of the intersection into the snowbank. EMS and firefighters were seen placing one individual in the back of the ambulance. There is no word on the extent of injuries. The incident

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