(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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 20, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - Effective January 1, 2025, the price of Senior Taxi Program vouchers will increase from $5.00 to $5.50 per voucher. This adjustment follows a comprehensive review of the program's costs and current operational trends. The Senior Taxi Program has be...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 20, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The Lloydminster Fire Department has received the Salute to Safety Award from Community Safety Net, recognizing 20 years of commitment to fire prevention and education. This award highlights the department's ongoing efforts to promote awareness and...

SASKATOON (December 19, 2024) - Wayne Mullaly has been struck with a LIGHTNING LOTTO jackpot win of $395,005.60! The Lloydminster local purchased his ticket when he stopped at a convenience store and had left his wife in the vehicle to wait. The jackpot win came up instantly on screen. "The cashier scanned it at t...

Vermilion RCMP investigate death of dog Vermilion, Alta. - On Aug. 15, 2024, Vermilion RCMP began an investigation into a complaint regarding the death of a dog. According to the initial report, the pet owner had entrusted the care of their dog to another person and upon attempting to retrieve their pet, the dog was d...

Dec. 13, 2024 Vermilion RCMP arrest female for stolen vehicle Vermilion, Alta. - On Oct. 29, 2024 at approximately 10:52 a.m., Vermilion RCMP received a report of a suspicious female in a vehicle near the area of Highway 16 and 47th Avenue. Officers attended the area and, during the course of their investigation, det...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 13, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The City of Lloydminster has provided the results of the 2024 Point in Time (PiT) Homeless Count conducted on October 23, 2024, in collaboration with local service providers. The PiT Count offers valuable insights into the scope and complexity of h...

Vermilion RCMP warn public of texting scam Vermilion, Alta. - Vermilion RCMP are warning the public about a text message scam involving speeding violation tickets. Vermilion RCMP have received reports of a scam that is circulating throughout Alberta. The scam involves the victim receiving a text message stating that t...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 12, 2024 Lloydminster, AB/SK - The upper floor of the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre building is temporarily closed to public access as staff conduct testing for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Recent surface testing revealed a slightly elevated reading of ACMs in ...