The annual Rugby 7s showdown featuring over 400 boys and girls athletes will run off at the Lloydminster Comprehensive on Friday, May 3. The action starts at 9:20 a.m. with the finals in both categories starting about 3:40 p.m. at Armstrong Field. Girls rugby coach, Mark Grillandini says they have 20...

A Wainwright beauty representing the True North has wowed the Big Apple to capture a world title. Maya Ramsahoye with the Miss Canada sash across her gown is now sporting the Miss Queen of the World 2024 title. Maya was in New York from April 21-27 and was crowned on...

Red Dress Day is observed every year on May 4, but to involve wider community support including from schools, Lloydminster organizers will have a walk and other activities on Friday, May 3. The Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre will begin Friday's activities with a pipe ceremony at 10:30 a.m., says event...

A partnership with Onion Lake Cree Nation and the Saskatchewan Health Authority will see 15 detox beds operating at the Ekweskeet Healing Lodge. The collaboration between the First Nation and the government will have an operational budget of $1.96 million per year and the first clients will be coming to...

The Cenovus Energy Lloydminster Upgrader will get its annual check-up or turnaround starting in early May. Cenovus says the maintenance work will run until mid-late June involving "the safe and orderly shut-in of production at the facility to inspect, clean, modify, repair, and upgrade equipment." With a key focus on safety,...

As Alberta grapples with a heightened wildfire risk, the provincial government has pledged to provide weekly updates on the evolving situation, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts to mitigate the threat and safeguard public safety.   Areas immediately west of Lloydminster remain under fire restrictions. Regions around St. Paul, Two...