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Opinion – Somehow, this was Trumps fault!!

Guest Column by Darrell Dunn, Editor, The Weekly Bean. Ah yes, the emotional journey of Canadians following an Olympic hockey loss to the United States — a national experience somewhere between collective grief, existential crisis, and loudly insisting it doesn’t even matter anyway while aggressively refreshing highlight clips. For Canadians, hockey is not merely a sport. It is a constitutional principle just slightly below universal health care and apologizing when someone else bumps into you. So when Team Canada loses to the Americans at the Olympics, it isn’t just a game result — it feels like the maple leaf itself has

Onion lake woman charged with Trafficking

Featured, Crime and Courts

A 22-year-old Onion Lake woman is facing a drug trafficking charge after RCMP located a vehicle that had previously fled from police. On Feb. 16 at approximately 8 p.m., Onion Lake RCMP were conducting proactive patrols when officers located an SUV that had fled from police the day prior. The vehicle was parked outside a residence in Onion Lake. Police activated their emergency equipment and pulled in behind the SUV. As a result of the investigation, officers seized approximately 19 grams of methamphetamine, along with a sword and a hatchet from inside the vehicle. An adult female was arrested at

Sponsorship renewal, $1M landfill purchase and funding shifts headline today’s council agenda

Featured, Municipal politics

Lloydminster city council will tackle several high-value decisions this afternoon, including a 10-year facility naming renewal, a seven-figure equipment purchase and changes to key community funding agreements. Council meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. Bioclean naming rights renewal One of the largest financial items on the agenda is a proposed 10-year sponsorship renewal for the Bioclean Aquatic Centre. Administration is recommending council approve a new agreement with Bioclean Disaster Services beginning Dec. 1, 2026 and running through Nov. 30, 2036. Under the proposed deal, Bioclean would pay $27,500 annually for naming rights, up from the current $20,000 per year.

Britannia rescue transition based on MVC policy not yet implemented, province says

Featured, Municipal politics

The RM of Britannia No. 502 cited upcoming provincial motor vehicle collision policy changes in its decision to end its relationship with the Lloydminster Rescue Squad. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency now says that policy has not yet been implemented and does not prohibit third-party service agreements. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) now says the proposed policy cited by the RM has not yet been implemented and does not prohibit third-party rescue agreements. A review of the proposed policy did not identify an implementation date. The Border Pulse sought clarification from the SPSA. The full written response provided by

Battle of the Badges returns March 7 at Cenovus Energy Hub

Featured, Lloydminster News

Skates are sharpened and bragging rights are back during this years Todd Gustavson Memorial Battle of the Badges. Lloydminster RCMP and Lloydminster Fire Rescue prepare to fight it out in the annual competition in just a couple of weeks. Puck drops at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Cenovus Energy Hub, marking the first time the annual event will be held at the community’s newest venue. Entry is by donation. Residents can give cash at the door or bring non-perishable food items. Cash donations from this year’s game will support Inclusion Lloydminster, which advocates for and assists individuals with

Opinion- From complaining about Quebec, to being Quebec?

Featured, Opinion and Guest Columns

A weekly opinion column on the issues of the day from an overworked, independent journalist. For years, Alberta politics has featured a dependable antagonist. Quebec gets special treatment.Quebec negotiates side deals.Quebec waves referendums around every time it wants attention.Quebec somehow bends Ottawa to its will. And, inevitably, Quebec “takes our money.” It has been declared at town halls, at kitchen tables and occasionally in comment sections that show only a passing acquaintance with the equalization formula. In 2025, I wrote a column unpacking that mythology. Alberta does not write a cheque directly to Quebec. Equalization is funded from federal general

Man charged after RCMP officer injured at The Sticks

Alerts and incidents, Featured

A Lloydminster man is facing charges after an RCMP officer was injured during a late night disturbance at The Sticks. Police responded to the business at approximately 10:55 p.m. Feb. 19. Police confirmed a male was arrested and a conducted energy weapon was deployed during the incident. Martin Robert Boser has been charged with assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest under Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code, and mischief under Section 430(1)(d). RCMP confirmed the officer suffered minor injuries. Witnesses allege Boser approached an officer, became aggressive and assaulted them prior to being tasered. They credited bystanders with getting involved

Lloydminster father begins cancer fight familiar to many

Featured, Community Insights

Curtis Loydl is the kind of man who simply shows up. A father who chose his children, the minute he knew they existed. He does it, not for attention. Not to be seen or heard. He just shows up quietly, consistently, every single day. “He puts his family first above everything,” his wife Megan said. “More than anything, he just wants us to be okay — to feel safe, loved, and steady.” Curtis was recently diagnosed with brain cancer following surgery. He will begin six weeks of radiation in Edmonton at the end of the month, followed by approximately one

City not planning for Alberta separation scenario

Featured, Municipal politics

The City of Lloydminster is not planning for a potential Alberta independence scenario, according to administration. In response to questions about whether contingency planning has been considered, city staff said the issue is not currently on the municipality’s radar. “It is not currently a scenario the City is considering or planning for,” administration wrote in a statement. “The City of Lloydminster values its unique position in both Alberta and Saskatchewan and remains committed to productive relationships with both federal and provincial leadership.” The inquiry asked whether any high-level planning had been discussed given Lloydminster’s bi-provincial structure, including potential impacts on

Immigration or Control? Understanding Alberta’s referendum debate

Featured, Provincial News

In 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wrote to then-prime minister Justin Trudeau arguing that federal immigration limits were holding the province back. In that letter, she said Ottawa’s caps were “undermining Alberta’s economic growth” and requested “an annual allocation of 20,000 nominations for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program for 2024–2026,” along with additional spaces to help Ukrainian evacuees transition to permanent residency. Those are permanent resident spots. That was a request for more immigrants to Alberta, specifically economic immigrants selected by the province. Last night, Smith announced a fall referendum ( see full video below ) that includes a question