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Lloydminster earmarks $120,000 to save unhoused

Lloydminster council has earmarked up to $120,000 to keep unhoused residents safe through the winter, extending its cold-weather response program for a second year. The City of Lloydminster and the Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity Foundation (LVE) are again partnering on the Warming Van project for the 2025-26 winter season. The renewed program will activate when temperatures drop to –30 C with wind chill, operating nightly from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. It will run two hours longer than last winter. Each activation will be staffed by a driver, security guard, and LVE outreach worker, providing warmth and safety for

Lloydminster remains safe after morning arrest

Featured, Lloydminster News

Lloydminster RCMP say the community is safe after an early-morning firearms incident that sent one person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were called to a home around 5:57 a.m. on Nov. 4 following a report of shots fired. With support from Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services and the General Investigation Section, police arrested a lone suspect less than three hours later. Investigators say the shooting was targeted, and no additional suspects are being sought. Police seized a loaded shotgun and extra ammunition during the arrest. Catlin Heathen, 30, of Lloydminster, faces several firearm and probation-related charges, including discharging a

Freezing Rain Warning in effect for Lloydminster

Alerts and incidents, Featured

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Lloydminster area. Forecasters expect the precipitation to end later this morning. Roads, sidewalks, and parking lots will become icy and slippery. Use extreme caution if walking or driving. If you must drive, turn on your lights, slow down, and leave extra space. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts from Environment and Climate Change Canada. To report severe weather, email ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post on X using #ABStorm. Read more: RCMP responding to wrong way vehicle on highway 16

Lloyd Downtown plan gets provincial award

Featured, Municipal politics

Lloydminster’s plan to breathe new life into its downtown has earned provincial recognition. The Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) received the Saskatchewan Economic Developers Association (SEDA) Chairperson Award on Tuesday, Nov. 4, during the association’s annual conference. The honour highlights the city’s effort to support economic growth and build a more vibrant community core. “We’re proud to see the DARP recognized at the provincial level,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers. “This award highlights the collective effort to strengthen Lloydminster’s economic future by investing in a downtown that supports local business, public spaces, and continued community growth.” “The DARP’s success comes from

Lloydminster group looking to Fill major transit gap

Lloydminster News, Featured

Getting across Lloydminster shouldn’t be a luxury for only those with a vehicle. The Hub of Healing, a local group of service agencies and community members, is aiming to change that. At their recent meeting, they started the early planning stages in the back halls of Grace United Church. Over two dozen individuals, from all walks and agencies in the community came together to tackle one question: how do you move people who can’t afford to move themselves? Facilitator Lana Lane said transportation is one of the most significant barriers for residents trying to reach medical appointments, work, or support

RCMP responding to wrong way vehicle on highway 16

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Vermilion RCMP are investigating reports of a wrong-way vehicle travelling on Highway 16 within the last hour. At approximately 6:03 p.m., police received a report of a white Ford Raptor driving westbound in the eastbound lanes near Range Road 60. A second call came in just minutes later, around 6:07 p.m., describing a white half-ton truck still headed the same direction near Range Road 54. The Border Pulse extends its thanks to the member of the public who alerted us to this situation and reported it to police. That same witness believed there may have been damage to the vehicle,

ALERT – Town of Vermilion water restriction possibly extended

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Town of Vermilion residents are being asked to continue conserving water as ongoing repairs to the ACE Regional Waterline may extend the community’s current water restrictions into Thursday. During Monday’s budget planning meeting, Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services for Vermilion, Robert Dauphinee, told council that the regional commission is about 12 hours behind schedule on its line repairs, originally planned to run from Monday to Wednesday. “ACE has restricted their supply to the town for up to three days,” he said. “Based on current demand, we have about two and a half days of storage, and ACE has been

City bylaw addresses Uber, Lyft; taxi safety concerns

Featured, Municipal politics

Lloydminster city council is tightening the rules for taxis after growing complaints from riders and drivers about safety and reliability. Staff at a local educational facility say they only send students with certain drivers because of concerns about behaviour and safety. Councillor Justin Vance confirmed the city has received numerous complaints about taxi service in Lloydminster over the past year. “It’s definitely going to stiffen up the safety for not only the taxi riders but the drivers too,” said Vance after the Nov. 3 meeting. “We’ve had numerous complaints about how rides went, and we just felt like it was

EXCLUSIVE- RCMP reviewing video of pub assault

Featured, Alerts and incidents

The RCMP are reviewing video obtained by The Border Pulse that appears to show part of an altercation outside Neighbors pub early in the morning of Nov. 1. The incident sent two people to the hospital and remains under investigation. The Border Pulse obtained the video directly from a member of the public and confirmed with RCMP investigators that they had also received a copy. Due to the graphic nature of the video and privacy considerations for the victims, The Border Pulse is not releasing the full version publicly. This 8-second clip was near the end of the provided video.

15 firefighters praised for helping save Jasper

Featured, Community Insights

Parks Canada has recognized fifteen members of the County of Vermilion River Fire Service for their role in helping defend Jasper during last summer’s devastating wildfire. In a letter to County Fire Chief Kirk Hughes, Parks Canada President and CEO Ron Hallman commended the department’s quick mobilization and teamwork as flames threatened homes, wildlife habitats, and park infrastructure. “The collaboration, expertise and resources made available by you and your team were crucial to the overall response and we are immensely grateful for your support,” wrote Hallman. “The coins reflect Parks Canada’s appreciation for your invaluable contribution and honour a collective