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GALLERY/VIDEO – RCMP tape off east end residence

Lloydminster RCMP have concluded their second heavy police presence of the day (Nov. 10). They are now focused on a residence within the Park Manor apartment complex. A large area in front of one of the buildings, and a section of back ally are taped off at this hour. Officers, including plainclothes members, K9 units, and both marked and unmarked vehicles, surrounded the complex mid-morning. Police are currently holding the scene. Earlier in the day, RCMP activity was also seen on Barr Crescent. They have confirmed the two actions are connected. Police have not yet confirmed whether any arrests have

RCMP heavy Police Presence moved to different location

Alerts and incidents, Featured

Lloydminster RCMP say the scene at Barr Crescent has been cleared, but officers have since moved to a second location near 32 Street and 47 Avenue. Police advise that there will be a heavy presence in the area, though investigators believe there is no ongoing risk to the public. Residents are asked to avoid the area and to refrain from posting photos of responding officers on social media until the operation concludes. An update with additional details is expected. Read more: Lloydminster remains safe after morning arrest

Suspect still at large after hit-and-run collision in Lloydminster

Lloydminster News, Featured

The suspect in last weeks hit-and-run involving a Border City Connect’s vehicle is still at large according to RCMP. The collision happened at one of Lloydminster’s busiest intersections around 5:55 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the corner of 44 Street and 49 Ave. near The Proper restaurant. Police say a white Ford F-150 ran a red light heading westbound and struck a Border City Connects bus that was travelling north through the intersection. No one was seriously hurt, but the non-profit’s vehicle suffered thousands of dollars in damage. The driver, who shared her experience online, said she never saw the

No, Lloydminster council has not approved a 3.9 per cent increase

Featured, Municipal politics

Lloydminster City Council has not approved a 3.9 per cent tax increase. That figure, which is only a proposed increase, was widely circulated around social media earlier this week. It came from the draft 2026 operating and capital budget presented to council earlier this week. The proposal remains unapproved until a final vote later this month. The draft outlines a 3.9 per cent property tax adjustment, with about three per cent of that tied directly to protective services. That includes the city’s RCMP contract, the new fire-service staffing model, and municipal enforcement and 911 operations. Protective services driving most of

GALLERY: RCMP attend multiple collisions ask drivers to “slow down”

Featured, Lloydminster News

Lloydminster RCMP are asking motorists to use caution after multiple collisions have been reported this afternoon. Roadways, particularly side streets, have become coated in a thin layer of ice after the first freezing temperatures of this winter. Police say most crashes have involved vehicles travelling too fast for road conditions. “Drive to roadway conditions, and slow down,” said RCMP “K” division public relations officer Mat Howell. “Give yourself extra time to stop and leave plenty of space between vehicles.” City crews continue to sand and main routes are in not to bad of condition, but officers remind residents that cold

Loon Lake RCMP investigate drive-by shooting

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Loon Lake RCMP are investigating after shots were fired at a home on Island Lake First Nation earlier this week. Police say that on Nov. 4 at about 8:30 p.m., officers received a report of someone needing assistance at a residence on the First Nation. While responding, RCMP began receiving multiple reports of vehicles driving erratically in the community. The vehicles were described as a silver Ford F-150 pickup, a red Ford Escape, and a grey Ford Edge SUV. Officers later learned the red Ford Escape had been involved in a single-vehicle rollover. When police arrived, the SUV was found

3 dead, woman charged with murder near Turtleford

Featured, Lloydminster News

Three men are dead and a woman has been charged after a shooting northwest of Turtleford on Tuesday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, Turtleford RCMP responded to a report of three injured people at a rural property. Officers arrived to find three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds and began lifesaving efforts, but all three were declared deceased by EMS. An adult woman was arrested in Turtleford the same day. RCMP have charged 25-year-old Madison Paddy-Jimmy from Thunderchild First Nation with one count of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 28-year-old Tonio Cantell of Island Lake

Kitscoty Fire responding to transport rollover

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Kitscoty Fire Department is currently on scene of a collision involving at least one transport truck. Passerby’s reported seeing a transport truck in the median partially overturned with firefighters on scene. They said it appeared to be overturned. RCMP confirmed a collision in the area of Highway 16 and Range Road 33 has occurred. County of Vermilion River issued a Voyent Alert moments ago alerting residents to the situation. They advise drivers to expect delays, slow down and follow all directions from emergency personnel on site. Read more: 15 firefighters praised for helping save Jasper

Foster Fallout: LMHA answers questions after verdict

Featured, Lloydminster News

On Oct. 15, Aaron Foster was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing over $270,000 from Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association. Outside the courtroom, parents had questions about how it could have happened, how LMHA missed the money, and who discovered the scheme among others. In late 2024, RCMP charged former Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association operations chair Aaron Foster with theft and fraud over $5,000, totalling nearly $300,000. Foster, who served as one of LMHA’s signing authorities, was removed from his position as investigators examined years of financial records. Court files show the case has faced several delays, with hearings

Gallery: Raiders eye first home game on new turf

Lloydminster News, Featured

The Holy Rosary Raiders may have the opportunity to host a playoff game on their new turf field later this month, but they have one more hurdle in the way. That’s the Nov. 7 game in Cold Lake against the St. Paul Lions. A win could possibly secure a home playoff game to be played Nov. 15 on the nearly-completed Canadian Natural Field, just west of the school. That chance turned drive showed during Monday’s high-intensity practice inside the Synergy Vault. The sounds of footballs snapping into receivers’ hands echoed through the air as the Raiders ran blocking drills, sharpened