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Jan. 15 GPC highlights
Jan 16, 2024
$1 million gift from alumnus Bill Robinson will support students and strengthen campus farm
(Vermilion, Alta.) Lakeland alumnus Bill Robinson of Vermilion has donated $1 million to Lakeland College. Half of his gift will be used to create an endowment that will fund bursaries for first-year students enrolled full-time and attending in-person studies at the Vermilion campus. The other half will be used to supp...
Jan 10, 2024
City of Lloydminster to assist Lloydminster Public Library explore municipal operating model
City of Lloydminster to assist Lloydminster Public Library in exploring municipal operating model FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Lloydminster Public Library (LPL), in partnership with the City of Lloydminster, will explore the feasibility of adopting a municipal operating model. Curre...
18h ago
40 Ave track repairs
The City of Lloydminster is advising motorists the railway crossing on 40 Avenue (between 47 Street and 52 Street) will close for maintenance from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, weather permitting. During the maintenance project, there will be no access to thru traffic. Motorists are advised to follow the m...
May 02, 2024
Events: Pitch-In Week, Household Recycling Roundup
Pitch-In Week, Household Recycling Roundup welcomed additions to spring FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 24, 2023 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in community spring cleaning activities during the Community Cleanup from April 29 to May 5, 2024. The annual event inclu...
Apr 25, 2024
Downtown construction enters final stages
Downtown construction enters final stages FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 25, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Business and sidewalk access is not expected to be interrupted as crews are scheduled to return to Downtown Lloydminster to complete the remaining public-facing work to enhance the urban landscape and overall ...
Apr 25, 2024
Lloydminster Fire Department secures funding from Cenovus Energy for additional AFFRCS equipment
Lloydminster Fire Department secures funding from Cenovus Energy for additional AFFRCS equipment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - After receiving funding from Cenovus Energy, the Lloydminster Fire Department will upgrade its communication infrastructure with Alberta First Responde...
Apr 24, 2024
Lloydminster RCMP arrests two people on outstanding warrants
RCMP RELEASE: On April 22, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) officers were conducting proactive patrols when they observed two individuals, one male and one female, who had warrants for their arrest in Lloydminster. Police arrested both individuals and, upon searching the male, found 21.6g of ...
Apr 24, 2024
April 23 Governance & Priorities highlights
Apr 23, 2024
Lloydminster signs emergency management collective agreement
Regional emergency management collective to enhance community resilience in Lloydminster area FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - In a proactive move to enhance community safety and resilience, the City of Lloydminster and nine neighbouring municipalities are preparing to achieve thr...
Apr 23, 2024