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Drivers divided over Costco area speed reduction

In the far southwest of Lloydminster, near the Costco development, Drivers are divided. Lloydminster recently lowered the speed limit along 12 Street and 75 Avenue from 80 to 60 km/h on the city’s southwest edge. The city announced the change this week, after making the decision during the most recent council meeting. They cite growth in the area, more traffic and a need to align with provincial and municipal standards. However, construction is still underway and temporary 30 km/h construction speeds remain in place where posted. On The Border Pulse social media accounts, readers were quick to weigh in, with

Early morning train fire west of Lloydminster

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Reports of sparks and smoke coming from a rail car east of Kitscoty just before 3 a.m. sent tones to Kitscoty Fire Department and County Fire Chief Kirk Hughes . Two affected rail cars were detached from the main train and moved to a safe location near Highway 16 and Range Road 30, by the locomotive conductor. Firefighters located, exposed and extinguished smouldering seams inside the car. Additional crews cooled nearby cars, checked for extension and worked to mitigate any environmental impact. Alberta Environment was notified as a precaution and attended the scene. No risk to the public was identified.

Cool Christmas themed events to do this weekend!

Featured, Community Insights

Lloydminster is easing into the Christmas/holiday season with a mix of markets, music, cookies and carols. Whether you’re looking to shop local or get an early taste of Christmas spirit, there are several festive options across the city and nearby communities. The biggest draw is the 37th annual Christmas Craft Fair and Chamber Expo, running all weekend at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. With more than 350 vendors, handmade gifts and a full food court, it’s one of the region’s largest holiday markets. On Saturday, families can head to the Gold Horse Casino for Cookies and Carols, a free drop-in event

Trained mental-health support urged for police calls

Featured, Community Insights

About 50 residents gathered Nov. 6 to talk policing, mental-health, and safety in Lloydminster, and one question stood out. “What are we doing to have trained people go with the RCMP to mental-health calls?” asked Tigra Lee Campbell, co-founder of Lloydminster and Vermilion for Equity. “They can sometimes be afraid of the RCMP.” Campbell’s question went to the heart of a challenge faced by police across the country, how to respond when a crisis is rooted more in trauma or illness than in crime. RCMP Inspector Brian Nicholl said it’s an issue his detachment faces often, complicated by Lloydminster’s split-provincial

Grants totalling 18k issued to Lloyd Organizations

Provincial News, Featured

Lloydminster organizations received $18,242 in charitable gaming grants this quarter through Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS). Eight local groups benefited from the funding, including the Lloydminster Rotary Club, Lloydminster Region Health Foundation, and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39. According to provincial data, this round of grants supported more than 1,000 charitable and non-profit organizations across Saskatchewan, totalling nearly $2.2 million between July and September. “These charitable gaming grants are one of the ways our government delivers for the people of Saskatchewan,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for LGS. “This latest round helped support a diverse range of activities, including

VIDEO/GALLERY: Fire consumes home on city’s west side

Alerts and incidents, Featured

Lloydminster Fire Rescue are currently on scene of a townhouse fire on 57A off 41 St. Crews encountered heavy flames and smoke coming from what witnesses confirm is a upstairs bedroom window during the afternoon of Nov. 13. Quick work by first arriving crews knocked the original blaze down. The call came in around 2:15 p.m. Multiple firetrucks, EMS units, RCMP and community police officers remain on scene. 41 Street is closed at 57 Ave. and will remain so for the foreseeable future. EMS were seen attending to a couple of individuals, however there is no word on injuries or

Why didn’t they tell us? RCMP explain shooting decisions

Featured, Lloydminster News

When Lloydminster RCMP surrounded two homes in the area of Jack Kemp Community School early Monday morning, they ordered neighbours to stay inside, without giving much of an explanation. Police blocked the east-side street from about 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., asking residents to keep away from windows while officers moved through the area. A short time later, another police presence appeared across in the same general area. It ended with police tape surrounding a home in the Park Manor apartment complex. It wasn’t until Nov. 12 that officials confirmed the two incidents were connected to an early-morning shooting in

No, you can’t buy the Civic Centre, Yet

Municipal politics, Featured

Despite recent headlines suggesting otherwise, you can’t own the Centennial Civic Centre, at least, not yet. Confusion appears to stem from a misinterpretation of council discussions during last week’s budget meetings. Exploring options, not selling yet City council has only discussed the possibility of exploring options for the building, not authorizing a sale. During last week’s budget deliberations, councillors directed administration to report back on what a sale process could look like, including potential value, safety costs, and demolition logistics. Councillor Justin Vance said the move was about transparency and due diligence, not divestment. “We’re going to return that back

GALLERY- collision had portion of 44 closed

Featured, Alerts and incidents

a two-vehicle collisions at the corner of 44 St. and 49 Ave. has traffic finding alternate routes. Heading north in 49 Ave to get around the incident. the collision occurred around 2 pm today. There is no word on cause or injuries. You can expect slowdowns while both vehicles are removed from the scene.

Lloydminster Men’s Shelter to enter next chapter of leadership

Featured, Lloydminster News

The Lloydminster Men’s Shelter will have some big shoes to fill as its executive director has tendered his resignation. Sources close to the decision informed The Border Pulse that Kagan Kneen’s final day will be Dec. 5. Kneen declined to comment publicly about his resignation but confirmed he plans to remain in the community. He led several major initiatives during his tenure, including organizing the first-ever Run for Shelter event this past summer and running across two provinces in 2024 to raise awareness and funds for the shelter. Under his leadership, the organization refocused its meal services to prioritize clients