City clarifies who can enforce what across the border
A new city policy explains how Lloydminster's peace officers enforce Alberta and Saskatchewan law across a city that straddles the border.
Read moreNew bill strengthens first responder safety
Judges across Canada must now treat violence against first responders; paramedics, firefighters and police officers as an aggravating factor when handing down sentences. The change took effect last month shortly after Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, received royal assent on June 15, 2026. The legislation adds more than 80 changes to the Criminal Code. Among them, courts must now consider whether a victim was an on-duty firefighter, paramedic, police officer or other first responder when someone is convicted of offences such as assault, uttering threats or obstruction committed against them in the line of duty. The Saskatoon
Read moreDowntown fight sends two to hospital
Two men were hospitalized after a fight in downtown Lloydminster Tuesday night. RCMP say the altercation was consensual and no charges will be laid.
Read moreNeighbour helps get fire under control south of Lloydminster
Firefighters from across the R.M. of Wilton knocked down a structure fire north of Lone Rock, Sask., on Aug. 17, with no injuries reported. Legacy Regional Protective Services, based out of the Wilton station, was dispatched shortly after 5 p.m. to reports of a fire on Range Road 3273, about 1.6 kilometres from town. Neighbours in the area told Border Pulse they could see smoke coming from the general direction before crews arrived. Crews arrived to find the structure fully involved, with visible smoke and flames coming from the attic. A second alarm was struck, requesting assistance from the Marshall
Read moreLloydminster Utility bills to show recycling rebate
Lloydminster council approved a $3.82 monthly recycling rebate for utility customers starting Oct. 1, tied to a new provincial program.
Read moreK9, drone help nab four fleeing Onion Lake RCMP
Four Onion Lake Cree Nation men face charges after fleeing RCMP in a traffic stop that ended with one vehicle in a ditch and a multi-agency search.
Read moreWanted man flees Onion Lake RCMP, arrested
Onion Lake RCMP arrested a 24-year-old man after he fled into a treed area during a proactive patrol stop on Aug. 13.
Read moreChef’s fundraiser to support Lloydminster youth centre
SPARK Foundation's Chefs Got Your Back tasting fundraiser returns Sept. 17 at Rolling Green to support the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre.
Read moreLloydminster RCMP team leads Edmonton drug, gun bust
A Lloydminster RCMP trafficking team led an Edmonton investigation that seized fentanyl, meth and an imitation firearm.
Read moreFirefighter pay, animal bylaw top council agenda
Lloydminster council meets today to vote on fire fighter pay, a new animal bylaw and a recycling rebate. Here's what's on the agenda.
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