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“Knowing I made a difference”-Lloyd firefighter earns national bravery award

Having no gear was of no concern for Lloydminster Fire Rescue firefighter Leonard Minish on Feb. 21, 2021. He just wanted to be able to do everything he could to save the people inside. The fire broke out in a cul-de-sac on the city’s west end and had fully involved the garage and top floor when Minish arrived on scene, with no protective gear. He wasted no time in deciding to put his life on the line to rescue those inside. By the time his co-workers arrived with trucks and equipment to fight the fire, he had already saved two

Shirtless man arrested in midnight door banging

Lloydminster News, Featured

At approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning, Lloydminster RCMP responded to reports of a shirtless man banging on the door of a residence near 49 Avenue and 23 Street. The temperature was in the minus 20s at the time of the call, without windchill. Officers say it was one of those calls where they don’t know what they are walking into. RCMP found a man, shirtless, with minor injuries who claimed he had been beat up. Police placed him in the back of a vehicle as EMS was called to assess him. A spokesperson said the man told officers he had

RCMP: No imminent threat in Lloydminster hate-crime firearms case

Featured, Lloydminster News

RCMP say there is no imminent threat to the public following a firearms seizure and hate-related charge connected to threats against identifiable groups in Lloydminster earlier this month. In a written response to questions from The Border Pulse, K Division Public Information Officer Cpl. Mat Howell confirmed that the accused remains before the courts and that police would notify the community if new safety concerns were identified. “At this time, Lloydminster RCMP can confirm that there is no known risk to public safety arising from this incident,” the statement read. “As with any active investigation, officers continue to assess all

Collision involving semi slows traffic on 44 street

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Eastbound lanes of 44 street are currently slowed at 50 Ave. due to a collision. A member of the public reported to the birds pulse that a transport truck appeared to have struck a car. Upon arrival, Lloydminster RCMP, Lloydminster Fire Rescue, EMS and community police were on scene. Traffic going eastbound is currently backed up to LloydMall. Avoid the are if possible. Read more: Gallery- 44 street closed for collision

Three men charged after sexual assault in Lloydminster

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Lloydminster RCMP have charged three men after a sexual assault was reported inside a local hotel on Dec. 5. Police were called to the hotel around 3:47 a.m. for a noise complaint. When officers arrived, someone in the lobby told them they had been sexually assaulted by individuals in the building. Officers found the room involved and arrested three suspects. Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section and Lloydminster Forensic Identification Section then executed a search warrant. As a result of the investigation, Karan Joshi, 39, and Ghanshyam Verma, 22, both of Lloydminster, along with Joginder Momi, 45, of Edmonton, were charged

Gallery- 44 street closed for collision

Featured, Alerts and incidents

44 street eastbound is currently closed for a collision at 40 Ave. At approximately 11:05 a.m. a two-vehicle collision involving a black pickup and a whole pickup truck occurred. the eastbound lanes were blocked by one vehicle as it came to rest. Lloydminster RCMP, EMS and Lloydminster Fire Rescue were on scene. The incident remains under investigation and injuries are unclear at this time.

Lloyd region draws more than a quarter of province’s latest Crown land sale

Featured, Provincial News

Saskatchewan’s final Crown oil and natural gas public offering of 2025 generated more than $7.48 million in revenue, and more than one quarter of it came from the Lloydminster area. The Dec. 2 sale attracted 89 bids covering 17,875.984 hectares across all four regions: Estevan, Lloydminster, Kindersley and Swift Current. Lloydminster area results Bidding on the Crown Oil and Natural Gas offerings in the Lloydminster area raised $1,886,404.70 for 29 leases covering 6,797.617 hectares. That represents 25.2 per cent of all revenue collected in this month’s offering. Scout Energy Ltd. submitted the region’s highest bid, offering $777,861.13 for a 775.264

RCMP seize guns after threats targeting identifiable groups

Featured, Community Insights

A Lloydminster man has been charged after RCMP seized multiple firearms during an investigation into credible threats of violence against identifiable groups. According to RCMP, the Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a local residence on Dec. 2 and located multiple firearms along with evidence connected to the investigation. Police say 38-year-old John Charles Reid, of Lloydminster, has been charged with unauthorized possession of firearms, unsafe storage of firearms, and wilful promotion of hatred. Reid was released on conditions following a hearing before a justice of the peace. He is scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on

RCMP detail ongoing Alcurve Robbery investigation

Featured, Lloydminster News

RCMP confirmed no arrests have been made and the suspects’ vehicle has not been located. Investigators are still asking the public for information and did not provide details regarding any potential risk to residents. What investigators are asking for Officers are working to identify a light silver or grey Ford F150 pickup, believed to be around a 2010 model with factory rims. Police are urging the public to report any sightings of this vehicle or information related to the incident, even if the detail seems small. “Even a small detail could be the piece of information officers need to further

Collsion slows northbound traffic on 50 Ave.

Featured, Alerts and incidents

At approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, Lloydminster RCMP, Lloydminster Fire Rescue and EMS were dispatched to a collision at 52 St. and 50 Ave. A white vehicle suffered significant front end damage after colliding with another vehicle. 50 Ave. Was slowed as the turning lane on to 52 street was closed. There is no word on cause or injuries at this time. A social media post showed a fire truck being delayed by a train at approximately the same time. There is no word if they were the same incident. However the poster noted the engineer moves the train quickly