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Breaking: Britannia votes to continue with Lloyd Rescue

The RM of Britannia has reversed its earlier decision regarding motor vehicle collision response in the municipality. During the Feb. 25 council meeting, councillors voted to rescind the previous motion that would have defunded the Lloydminster Rescue Squad as the primary collision response provider. The original decision, which was based on interpretation of a provincial motor vehicle collision response policy, prompted questions from residents after it was reported earlier this month. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency later clarified the policy in response to media inquiries. The decision to rescind follows the submission of a second petition calling on council to

Lloydminster earns second national financial reporting award

Featured, Municipal politics

The City of Lloydminster has once again earned national recognition for how it presents its finances to the public. Lloydminster received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for its 2024 Annual Report from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the second year in a row the City has received the award. It was Lloydminster’s first time entering the program in 2023 and it earned recognition that year as well. The award recognizes municipalities that meet national standards for transparency, accountability and clear financial reporting. Mayor Gerald Aalbers said the back-to-back recognition reflects the work behind the document. “Receiving the

Man wanted for assault arrested by North Battleford RCMP

Featured, Crime and Courts

Battlefords RCMP have arrested a man wanted in connection to a January assault on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation. Thirty-five-year-old Lonnie Moosomin was arrested Feb. 7 on the First Nation. He is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 9, 2026. The charge stems from an incident reported Jan. 12 around 1:30 a.m., when Battlefords RCMP received a call about an armed individual at a residence on the First Nation. Officers responded and determined two males had assaulted a person inside the home. The victim reported non-life-threatening injuries to police. Police say one of

Highway 16 currently slowed due to rollover

Featured, Alerts and incidents

Emergency services are currently responding to a rollover on Highway 16 at Range Road 25. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Kitscoty Fire Department was dispatched to the scene. It is located in eastbound lanes just west of RR 25 according to a google traffic report. There is no word on injuries, number of vehicles or cause. Please expect delays and give emergency services personnel the room they need to operate. The Border Pulse has reached out to RCMP for more information, this story is expected to be updated. Read more: GALLERY – Blackfoot, multiple other fire departments battling major fire off

Suspect ordered to stand trial in triple murder case

Featured, Crime and Courts

Nokota Pooyak has been committed to stand trial in connection with a triple homicide on the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster. A preliminary hearing concluded on Jan. 28 when Crown and defence entered a consent committal, sending the matter directly to the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan in Battleford. No trial date has been set. Pooyak, of Sweetgrass First Nation, is charged with three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Brent Peters, 66, and his sons Matthew, 32, and Brennan, 34. Police were called to a residence around 5:51 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2024 for a well-being check.

Man arrested after 176 km/h run from police

Featured, Crime and Courts

Battlefords RCMP say a 22-year-old man is facing multiple charges after officers recorded a vehicle travelling 176 km/h and allege the driver tried to flee. The incident happened Feb. 21 at about 11 a.m. on Highway 29 near North Battleford. Police say officers spotted a vehicle heading north at a high rate of speed and attempted a traffic stop. The driver allegedly continued southbound on Highway 29, reaching speeds up to 176 km/h. Officers followed at what RCMP described as a safe speed and distance. Police say the vehicle turned onto a rural road and continued driving at dangerous speeds

Consulting firm provides glimpse into delayed health assessment

Featured, Lloydminster News

A health services needs assessment expected earlier this year is now delayed until the spring, according to Saskatchewan Executive Council. However, the consulting firm that completed the work has publicly outlined what the study produced. Christian Kainz, senior media relations officer with Executive Council, confirmed the revised timeline. “We anticipate that the findings of the needs assessment will be shared with the community in the spring.” The assessment was commissioned through a public tender and awarded to Cornerstone Planning Group, a firm specializing in health system planning. While the province has not released the report itself, the company’s website provides

Child exploitation charges laid against Meadow Lake man

Featured, Crime and Courts

A Meadow Lake man is facing child exploitation charges after police seized electronic devices from a local home last fall. Investigators with the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit carried out a search warrant on Nov. 19, 2025 at a residence in Meadow Lake. Officers examined devices at the scene before taking them for further forensic analysis. Following that investigation, William Caleb Wade, 34, was charged on Feb. 22, 2026 with: Police allege the offences relate to material stored on electronic devices. Wade was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on March 2, 2026

Cocaine, pills seized, two charged, in Meadow Lake raid

Featured, Crime and Courts

Meadow Lake RCMP say a Feb. 20 search of a residence on 7th Street E. led to the seizure of cocaine, crack cocaine and hundreds of pills. The search followed a late December drug investigation in which methamphetamine, cocaine and weapons were seized. One of the individuals arrested at that time had been released on conditions allowing police to search his person, vehicle or residence if officers had reasonable suspicion he possessed a controlled substance. According to Saskatchewan RCMP, members of the Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team executed the search on Feb. 20. Officers reported seizing approximately 135 grams of

Three Lloydminster residents wanted by Maidstone RCMP

Featured, Crime and Courts

The list of Lloydminster residents that are wanted by RCMP in Maidstone is growing. The latest bi-weekly report noted the people in question were wanted for everything from mischief to assault with a weapon. They are among the nine other individuals RCMP are looking for from our area. Stephen REID (44) of Lloydminster is wanted for assault and assault with a weapon. Charlene LAMEMAN (45) of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan is wanted for mischief under $5000 and carrying aconcealed weapon. Jeffrey MCLEAN (41) of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan is wanted for operation while prohibited, possession ofproperty obtained by crime less than or equal to