A pair of children run off the street prior to the parade moving up the road. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Sgt.Sarah Knelson of the Lloydminster RCMP waves to the crowd during the parade. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA Richard Starke waves to the crowd duriing the procession of the parade through the downtown. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Residents line the parade route in the downtown. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs waves to the crowd during the procession of the parade through the downtown. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Residents line the parade route in the downtown. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Lloydminster RCMP Inspector Suki Manj waves to the crowd along the parade route. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Members of the Saskatoon Shriners wave to the crowd while taking a break from performing. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young waves to the crowd during the parade. Photo by James Wood/106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
The Colonial Days parade has wound its way through the downtown core of the city, and Lloydminster residents came out in force to watch the procession. Hundreds of people were lining the streets as the parade passed through the streets, with members of the Lloydminster RCMP and the local branch of the Canadian Legion in the front.
The fair will now begin in full force at the Exhibition Grounds, after its sneak peek last night. Judges from 106.1 the Goat were casting a critical eye on the parade floats. The winner of first place for the Commercial Category was Servus Credit Union, who also took the Grand Prize. Both awards were for their float.
Overall for 2024, on all items, Wainwright comes in at 92.5 meaning its about eight per cent cheaper to buy something in Wainwright compared to Edmonton. Lloydminster comes in at 94.6, meaning prices on average are about two per cent more expensive than Wainwright.
If your regular commute takes you along 40 Avenue, from July 15 you will have to adjust that as Lloydminster road crews will lead road upgrades near the soon to be completed Cenovus Energy Hub.
In the aftermath of the minor fire at Grace United Church, Lloydminster on Thursday July 3, Sunday service has been cancelled as the church deals with cleanup.
