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A new Aquatic Centre removed from budget

City administration has confirmed a replacement aquatic centre has disappeared from Lloydminster’s 10 year capital plan. The project appeared in earlier long range budgets but no longer appears anywhere in the 2026 capital forecast. The clarification followed a series of questions from Councillor Michael Diachuk during this year’s budget review. “In what year will the study for the new pool be,” asked Diachuk. “You mentioned one point five million. You said 2030?” “Yes, in 2030,” said administration. Diachuk then pressed for a realistic construction timeline. “What is the realistic time frame between the study and construction,” asked Diachuk. “Three years?

Rural crime unit recovers stolen truck, firearm in Bonnyville search

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RCMP have charged a Bonnyville man after officers executed a search warrant on a rural property and recovered a stolen truck, a firearm and more than 2,500 rounds of ammunition. On Nov. 27, 2025, the Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit attended a rural address in the M.D. of Bonnyville No. 87 to search for stolen property and firearms. Police said officers located a stolen pick-up truck and seized a firearm along with over 2,500 rounds of ammunition of various calibres during the search. The search was supported by the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Noyce Photography opens Lloydminster Location

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Noyce Photography celebrated its new City of Lloydminster location this week, marking a fresh chapter for the longtime local business. Owner Nicole Noyce said the move gives her room to grow and to offer services she was never able to do indoors before. “This location will allow us to serve our customers better,” Noyce said. “We have more flexible hours for our holiday portraits and more convenience for anyone needing business portraits.” One of the biggest upgrades is the studio’s back garage bay, which opens the door to something new. “We can now offer sessions including your family pets and

Accused in Turtleford homicide recounts events in CBC interview

Featured, Lloydminster News

A woman charged in connection with a deadly incident near Turtleford has given her account of what she says happened on the farm the night one man was killed. Madison Jimmy, who faces one count of second-degree murder, spoke from the Saskatoon Correctional Centre in a jailhouse interview first reported by CBC News. In the interview, Jimmy described the hours leading up to the death and offered her version of events, saying the situation escalated quickly and caught her off guard. “I didn’t think it was going to end up like that,” Jimmy told CBC. RCMP were called to the

Big Brothers, Big Sisters, busy during Christmas season

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lloydminster is rolling into its busiest time of year, launching a series of holiday campaigns to support local mentoring programs. Lighting up the lobby The centre’s annual lobby lights display is underway, with 16 strands of lights waiting to be filled. Each donation adds a paper light bulb to the string. “If you make a bigger donation you get more bulbs and you get your name on it,” said Executive Director Jacqueline Weed. When a strand fills, staff plug in the physical lights. Donations can honour loved ones, come from individuals or businesses, and be

Lloydmisnter RCMP are searching for Hit and Run suspect

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Lloydminster RCMP are asking for the public’s help after an early-morning hit-and-run left a man critically injured north of the city. Police were called at 4:13 a.m. on April 15 to Highway 17, just north of 52 Street, for a report of an injured man. Officers arrived to find signs consistent with a hit-and-run, a fact later confirmed through investigation. The victim remains in critical but stable condition. On April 16, RCMP located the vehicle involved. Investigators later learned the vehicle had been stolen before the collision. Mounties are still working to identify whoever was responsible. Anyone with information or

Accused Lloydminster child sex offender case adjourned to December

Featured, Crime and Courts

The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a Lloydminster man with several child exploitation offences following a search of a home earlier this month. On Nov. 4, 2025, investigators executed a search warrant at a Lloydminster residence. Electronic devices were examined on scene and later seized for further analysis. As a result, 21-year-old Matthew Aldon Blyth was charged the same day with seven offences, including one count of making child sexual abuse and exploitation material, one count of accessing such material, two counts of making that material available to others, and three counts of possession. The Criminal Code wording

Semi vs passenger vehicle near McLaughlin

Lloydminster News, Featured

Crews were toned out before 10 a.m. yesterday for a report of a collision between a passenger vehicle and a transport truck near McLaughlin. Paradise Valley Fire Department and County of Vermilion River Protective Services Chief Kirk Hughes were dispatched. Early information suggested extrication might be required. When firefighters arrived, they determined the situation was less serious and only minor injuries were reported. No heavy rescue was needed. Crews provided traffic control and assisted with scene mitigation.Paradise Valley Deputy Chief Lyndon Davies said units returned to service shortly after 11 a.m. Read more: Slick roads send sander sideways

Collision involving Moose just east of Lloydminster

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At approximately 2 a.m. Nov. 26, Legacy Regional Protective Services responded to reports of a moose on Highway 16 east of Lloydminster. “It happened on Highway 16, just east of Lloydminster,” said Dean Peters, Regional Fire Chief for Legacy Regional Protective Services. Peters confirmed there were no injuries and the roadway was cleared quickly. Legacy Regional Protective Services reports that 26 per cent of collisions in its district this year involved vehicles striking a moose, eight incidents out of 31 so far. There have also been two other strikes of the large omnivores reported in surrounding municipalities within the past

Lloydminster under fog advisory

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Dense fog advisory in effect for parts of Alberta. Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning drivers about near zero visibility in dense fog overnight and into Thursday morning. The agency says areas under a fog advisory will see very poor visibility until conditions gradually improve Thursday morning. Travel could be hazardous, especially on highways and rural roads. Drivers are urged to slow down, turn on their headlights and leave plenty of space between vehicles. Anyone who encounters hazardous conditions can report severe weather to Environment and Climate Change Canada by email at ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting