A trip up 75 Ave. Has a new sight along the way. The “proposed” Costco is now official, with a sign and everything. It appears foundation walls are being built. Multiple personnel are on site as well. There is no official timeline for completion. However in the authors experience, foundation to opening runs between 6-12 months. There is no announcement on the company’s website about opening. Read more: Lloydminster RCMP respond to stabbing
Read moreLloydminster RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Tyson Crain. Police say Crain was reported missing on Feb. 12, 2026. He was last seen in Lloydminster on Jan. 30, 2026. RCMP say there is concern for his wellbeing. Crain is described as: Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tyson Crain is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP detachment at 780-808-8400. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips app. To report crime online or access RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app.
Read moreAt approximately 1:15 p.m. today, Lloydminster RCMP responded to reports of a stabbing on the east end of the city. Upon arrival in the 1600 block of 47 Ave. they located a male with a significant injury to his arm. They requested paramedics to respond to the scene. He was taken to hospital. Officer’s arrested one individual on scene, charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing. Read more: Loon Lake firefighters extinguish overnight blaze
Read moreA 35-year-old woman from Dundas, Ont., has died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 16 west of Vermilion. According to Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vermilion officers received multiple calls around 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 30 reporting a pedestrian walking along the highway. Shortly after, emergency crews were dispatched to a collision involving a pedestrian in the westbound lanes near Range Roads 72 and 73. Police say the woman was walking in the same direction as traffic while wearing dark-coloured clothing, making her difficult to see in the early morning hours. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Read moreAt appoximately 1:30 a.m. MT, Loon Lake firefighters were alerted to a call for a structure fire not far from their station. According to publicly available records the fire was in a home beside house 307 in Makwa Sahgaiehcan first nation. RCMP were on scene and called for the fire department to attend. We have reached out to RCMP for comment on how they discovered the incident. Everyone inside the house made it out safely. According to Loon Lake chief Robert Sargent, the home is a complete loss. Firefighters remained on scene for over three hours. There is no word
Read moreOn Dec. 18, 2025, Triple 7 Excavating Ltd. pleaded guilty in North Battleford Provincial Court to two violations of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The charges stem from a trench collapse on June 28, 2022, near the rural municipality of Parkdale, Saskatchewan. A worker was seriously injured in the incident. The company admitted it failed to notify Occupational Health and Safety officials as soon as reasonably possible after the worker was admitted to hospital for more than 72 hours. It also admitted it failed to ensure proper protection from cave-ins for a worker in a trench deeper than
Read moreAt approximately 5 p.m. this evening, RCMP responded to a serious collision along 49 Ave. near the Legion. The collision still has the roadway shut down in the area. An eyewitness told The Border Pulse they were preparing to pull out from between City Lock and a nearby parking area when they noticed a vehicle travelling at what appeared to be an extremely high rate of speed. “I looked and noticed the car was going really fast, so I didn’t pull out,” the witness said. The vehicle passed at what the witness estimated to be around 130 kilometres per hour.
Read moreThe Lloydminster Public School Division has received a new van thanks to a generous donation from the Gow family. The van will support student transportation for athletics, competitions, and learning opportunities in and beyond the community, helping ensure teams can travel safely and reliably. “The donation of this van is an invaluable addition to our athletic programs,” said Dwayne Marciniw, principal of Lloydminster Comprehensive High School. “Dependable and safe transportation is essential for our teams, and this generous contribution will directly benefit many students as they compete, learn, and grow beyond the classroom. We sincerely appreciate the Gow family’s support
Read moreA 29-year-old man from Poundmaker Cree Nation is among two people charged after shots were fired at a home in North Battleford on Feb. 8. Battlefords RCMP say officers received a report around 9:30 p.m. of gunfire directed at a residential building. Police responded immediately and confirmed there were no injuries. Investigators determined the suspects fled the scene in a grey SUV. Officers later located a vehicle matching the description travelling on Highway 16 and attempted a traffic stop. Police allege the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed before turning onto a rural road. The SUV eventually came
Read moreThe Alberta RCMP deployed specialized units to assist in the response to a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. In a statement released Tuesday, they confirmed officers from its Emergency Response Teams, Police Dog Services, and Air Services were sent to support BC RCMP in the interest of public safety. “It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the tragic events that unfolded in Tumbler Ridge,” Alberta RCMP said in the statement. “We extend our sincerest condolences to the families, friends, and community members who are grieving such an unimaginable loss.” Alberta RCMP said its officers will continue working alongside
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