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GALLERY: RCMP investigating double shooting in Lloyd

Lloydminster RCMP are investigating a shooting that sent two people to hospital early Monday morning. Police were called around 4:40 a.m. on Nov. 10 after two gunshot victims arrived at the Lloydminster Hospital. Investigators later located the crime scene in the 4700 block of 32 Street. Both victims sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. RCMP say the victims are not cooperating with the investigation, which is believed to be a targeted incident. The investigation remains ongoing. Read more: GALLERY/VIDEO – RCMP tape off east end residence

GALLERY: Lloydminster Fire Rescue battles north end blaze

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An early morning structure fire kept Lloydminster Fire Rescue on scene of a commercial building for nearly two hours Nov. 12. Crews were called around 5:15 a.m. Nov. 12 to a reported structure fire in the 5100 block of 65 Street. Upon arrival, firefighters located the blaze inside the building and quickly brought it under control. Three trucks and a command unit responded. “It was a quick knock down,” said Assistant Chief Justine Loewan. “There were no injuries.” Lloydminster Fire Rescue remained on scene for approximately two hours to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and to investigate the cause.

VIDEO: firefighters extinguish structure fire outside city

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Shortly after 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Blackfoot Fire and Rescue along with County of Vermilion River support units were dispatched to a structure fire. Upon arrival at the location, first arriving crews pulled a line and made quick work of a fire in the attic of an outbuilding on the property. Extensive overhaul commenced to make sure all fire had been extinguished. At approximately 10:45 Blackfoot Fire Chief John McGerrigle informed dispatch the fire had been stopped. The scene was turned over to investigators who determined the cause not to be suspicious. As noted personally, while riding in a responding

GALLERY: Marshall pauses to remember

Community Insights, Featured

Residents of Marshall, Sask. gathered at the community hall Nov. 11 to honour those who served and sacrificed in war. The Royal Canadian Legion #92 in Marshall organized the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, which drew a full crowd of veterans, families, and kids. Wreaths were laid, the Last Post sounded, and silence fell across the room as the community paused together at 11 a.m. Veteran Ian Bull, who ranches north of town, delivered this year’s address. He thanked the Legion and community for continuing to uphold the tradition of remembrance. “I think it could easily be forgotten with how things

Westbound Hwy 16 closed for evening collision

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A collision between a transport truck and a pickup closed the westbound lanes of Highway 16 between Lashburn and Marshall on the evening of Nov. 10. Legacy Regional Protective Services, RCMP and EMS responded around 7 p.m. minor injuries were reported. According to Legacy Regional Protective Services Chief Dean Peters, The westbound side of the highway was shut down for about an hour while crews cleared the scene. Read more: Kitscoty Fire responding to transport rollover

A Canadian solider Fought

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A Canadian Soldier Fought 1914 to 1918 — trenches all around,Vimy, Flanders, Somme — all on foreign ground.Thousands lay neatly in rows of simple plots,During this conflict, a Canadian soldier fought. ’39 to ’45 — it happened once again,War took over the world in far-off lands.Dieppe, Normandy, and Falaise — freedom was bought,By us, when a Canadian soldier fought. ’50 to ’53 — the forgotten Korean War,North and South broke out, costing hundreds more.Operations Minden, Commando, and Pepperpot,An armistice stands now, where a Canadian soldier fought. ’53 to 2001 — Bosnia, Cyprus, Egypt — a few,Places where peacekeeping was the

GALLERY: Lloydminster Comprehensive remembers

Featured, Lloydminster News

The sound of bagpipes filled the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School gymnasium on Nov. 7, a lone melody echoing off the walls as cadets marched in precise rhythm. Over 700 students, staff, and community members stood shoulder to shoulder in complete silence for the school’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. The silence held the weight of every name etched in stone. Led by piper S. Donald and cadets Bella Reid, William Decker, and Ethan Sumarin, the flag procession opened a service steeped in reflection and respect. The LCHS Senior Band performed O Canada, followed by a multimedia presentation titled I Never Said

OPINION – What I Remember On November 11

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Every November, we gather in the cold. The bugle sounds, we stand shoulder to shoulder, poppies pinned close to our hearts. Some of us served. Some of us lost. All of us remember. I’ve stood at the cenotaph more times than I can count. First as a child outside my church in Centre Wellington, Ont. Then as a cadet, playing Last Post while the wind ripped through the air and snow fell in Grand Valley, Ont. Every year that I can remember, I’ve been somewhere, taking a moment to reflect. Over the years, I’ve interviewed nearly a hundred veterans from

OPINION – Why Remember?

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Guest Column by Darrell Dunn, Editor, The Weekly Bean Each November 11, Canadians pause to remember. For a brief, solemn moment, the rush ofmodern life comes to a stop. Offices, schools, and streets fall silent at the eleventh hour. It’s asmall act—a mere two minutes—but it carries a weight of history, sacrifice, and meaning thatstill matters in today’s fast-moving world. Remembrance Day began in the aftermath of the First World War, a conflict so devastating it wassupposed to be “the war to end all wars.” When peace finally came in 1918, nations sought a wayto honor the millions who had

Families can benefit from Midwest Family Connections

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Families across the region are finding a stronger start thanks to the work of Midwest Family Connections. The Lloydminster-based non-profit offers services to families and caregivers of children from birth to 18 ranging from universal to specialized programs. Services may include home visits, developmental screenings and parent-child groups designed to build confidence and connection from the start. The programs focus on helping parents understand milestones, access community supports and find judgment-free advice when they need it most. “We meet families where they are,” said Nicole Robertson, director of programs and services “and focus our support on what matters most to each family.” Robertson said