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Lloydminster man faces charges after incident near Sandy Beach

An adult male from Lloydminster has been charged following a domestic assault reported Feb. 10 in the RM of Britannia near Sandy Beach. Maidstone RCMP say the caller was assaulted by their partner and left on the side of the road. Members from multiple detachments responded to the scene. The suspect’s name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. Anyone experiencing intimate partner violence is encouraged to contact local RCMP or community support services for assistance. Read more: CPSA imposes conditions on Lloydminster physician’s practice

Pig saved from fire south of Lloydminster

Alerts and incidents, Featured

At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Feb. 26, Legacy Regional Protective Services firefighters were dispatched to reports of a fire in a structure containing livestock. Upon arrival at the location, on Lone Rock Road east of Highway 17, they found a shed which was home to a pet pig was burning. Firefighters quickly learned the pig had “self-rescued” previous to their arrival. Livestock in other buildings on the properties were uninjured. The blaze destroyed the small building and spread into some nearby organic material. Crews remained on scene for approximately an hour before the scene was declared safe and turned back

Truck stop leads to $6M contraband cigarette seizure

Featured, Crime and Courts

Lloydminster RCMP have laid multiple charges after seizing an estimated 7.2 million unstamped cigarettes during a traffic stop in the city. Officers pulled over a semi-truck and trailer on 44 Street, west of 50 Avenue, on Feb. 22. Police say the lone male driver could not provide required documentation for the load, prompting officers to inspect the trailer. Inside, police discovered 24 pallets containing an estimated 48,000 cartons of contraband tobacco products. RCMP estimate the retail value at more than $6 million, with over $2 million in unpaid taxes. Police seized the semi-truck, trailer and entire load as part of

CPSA imposes conditions on Lloydminster physician’s practice

Featured, Community Insights

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) has placed practice conditions on a Lloydminster physician, according to the regulator’s public register. Dr. Louis Uwadiae Ima Uwaifo’s practice permit remains active. However, effective Feb. 4, 2026, it is subject to multiple conditions. According to the CPSA register, the conditions require a CPSA-approved chaperone to be present throughout all appointments with female patients, including in-person, virtual and telephone visits. The register further states Dr. Uwaifo must provide CPSA with a daily list of female patients seen and the reason for their attendance. It also requires CPSA-approved signage to be posted

RCMP recover most items in trailer theft, jewelry still missing

Featured, Crime and Courts

Police say most of the sentimental and unique items stolen from a trailer parked outside a local hotel have now been recovered. Clothing outfits, belts, jewelry and wrestling memorabilia were taken during a break and enter in the early morning hours of Feb. 25. According to Lloydminster RCMP, officers received a report at 11 a.m. that day that a trailer parked in a hotel lot on 50th Avenue near 49th Street had been broken into sometime between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Police say most of the stolen property was later located in an alleyway in Lloydminster. The jewelry, however,

Sentimental, unique items missing after Lloydminster Theft

Featured, Alerts and incidents

It’s the day after the theft and according to a Canadian Wrestling Elite official some items stolen yesterday morning are still missing. “Some of the items have been returned,” stated Danny Warren, Founder and President of CWE. “The ring, and the bracelet are still missing, they have significant sentimental value.” The theft occurred in the overnight hours between Feb. 24 and 25 from a locked trailer in downtown Lloydminster. Warren doesn’t think they even understand what they have. The ring “would take a unique buyer” to purchase it. It’s why they are hoping, it it pops up, it will be

Police seek suspect after assault with wine bottle

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Lloydminster RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect, after a woman was assaulted while trying to stop a shoplifter. Police say the incident happened *Nov. 20, 2025, when a woman attempted to intervene as a suspect tried to leave a local business with stolen merchandise. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly struck the woman in the face with a wine bottle before fleeing the store. Officers responded but were unable to locate the suspect at the time. As part of the investigation, RCMP obtained CCTV footage and released images of a person they believe may be involved.

Metal detectors added at key referral hospitals

Featured, Lloydminster News

Metal detectors are now being installed at two Saskatchewan hospitals regularly used by Lloydminster patients. The Saskatchewan Health Authority confirmed screening systems are operating at the main entrances of Battlefords Union Hospital and Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. The Regina Urgent Care Centre also has detectors in place. For many Lloydminster families, that matters. Battlefords Union Hospital serves as a designated referral site for several services not available locally, including some mental health care and advanced diagnostics. Patients transported from Lloydminster to North Battleford will now pass through screening at the main entrance. Beginning Feb. 23, anyone entering through those doors

Lloydminster man faces up to 14 years after sexual interference conviction

Featured, Crime and Courts

A Lloydminster man has been convicted of sexual interference involving a 14-year-old girl, according to SaskToday and the Battlefords News-Optimist. Tristan Lewis, 21, was found guilty following court proceedings on Feb. 24 in Lloydminster, related to offences involving a minor under the age of consent. Sexual interference is defined under Section 151 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The offence applies when an adult touches, directly or indirectly, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 for a sexual purpose. Under Canadian law, a 14-year-old cannot legally consent to sexual activity with a 21-year-old. Close-in-age

Bullet-shaped pen sparks police investigation in Bonnyville

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Bonnyville RCMP say an item that resembled a bullet, and later triggered social media concern, was in fact a novelty pen. Police received a report at the front counter on Jan. 29 after a man attended a local business and, during a conversation with staff, produced what appeared to be a bullet. The man left with the item, but staff reported safety concerns. RCMP began investigating. On Feb. 23, posts circulating on social media raised additional concerns about the situation. Police say their follow-up investigation determined the object was believed to be a pen designed to look like a bullet.