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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

Hydration Meets Community Spirit: Summit Earth Services Backs Cenovus Energy Hub with $30,000 Sponsorship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 27, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The City of Lloydminster and Cenovus Energy Hub are pleased to announce that Summit Earth Services has joined the growing roster of community partners investing in the region's premier sports and entertainment destination. Through a $30,000 commitment...
18h ago

Volunteers invited to annual Appreciation Breakfast on April 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 27, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK-The City of Lloydminster is hosting its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. at the Legacy Centre (5101 46 St) to recognize the contributions of local volunteers. Volunteers contribute to the community in various ways...
18h ago

Al's Hotshot announces $40,000 sponsorship for Cenovus Energy Hub
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 20, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Al's Hotshot & Trucking Services Ltd has announced a $40,000 sponsorship supporting the development of Cenovus Energy Hub, Lloydminster's new sports and entertainment facility currently under construction. With this generous contribution, Al's Ho...
Mar 20, 2025
Lloydminster RCMP investigate robbery
Lloydminster RCMP investigate robbery Lloydminster, Alta - Lloydminster RCMP and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) are investigating a series of incidents involving an armed robbery, flight from police, and suspected drug trafficking. On Feb. 26, 2025, at approximately 12:40am, officers responded to reports...
Mar 13, 2025

City of Lloydminster to host Fraud Prevention Lunch & Learn on March 24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 7, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK-With fraud on the rise across Canada, residents of Lloydminster and surrounding areas are invited to a free Lunch & Learn event on March 24 at the Legacy Centre (5106 46 St.). Doors open at 11 a.m., with a presentation at 11:30 a.m., which will take pl...
Mar 07, 2025

City of Lloydminster launches Let's Talk Policing campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 5, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK-The City of Lloydminster invites residents to provide feedback on public safety and local policing levels through the Let's Talk Policing campaign. Running from March 5 to March 28, this engagement initiative aims to gather community feedback on percepti...
Mar 06, 2025

Lloydminster Fire Department partners with Cenovus for temporary aerial apparatus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The Lloydminster Fire Department is partnering with Cenovus Energy to secure a temporary aerial ladder truck, ensuring uninterrupted emergency response capabilities while Tower 18, the department's T-Rex aerial apparatus, undergoes scheduled recertifi...
Mar 05, 2025

Lakeland's Emergency Training Centre receives national award
For immediate release - March 4, 2024 Lakeland's Emergency Training Centre receives national award (Vermilion, Alta.) Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre (ETC) has been nationally recognized with the Federal Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award for its decades- long contributions to emergency management ...
Mar 04, 2025