Tag: mental health

Lloydminster’s Pathways to Wellness expands to seven days a week with walk-in mental health support

Pathways to Wellness in Lloydminster is now open seven days a week, providing free walk-in mental health and rapid-access counselling through a partnership with Covenant Health.

Thrive as we age: Lloydminster seniors encouraged to take charge of healthy living

Facilitator Shelley Jackson-Berry shared her THRIVE framework in Lloydminster on National Seniors Day, highlighting practical ways older adults can improve health, happiness, social connections, and well-being as they age.

Are you OK: National Depression Screening, Oct. 5-11

Albertans can take a free online mental health screening during National Depression Screening Week, Oct. 5-11, with assessments available in six languages through the Calgary Counselling Centre.

CASA Mental Health Classroom opens at Bishop Lloyd Middle School in Lloydminster

A new CASA Mental Health Classroom is now operating at Bishop Lloyd Middle School, providing specialized mental health treatment and educational programming for Lloydminster students.

Empty nest season: Counsellor offers advice as young adults leave home for college and careers

As young adults leave home for post-secondary studies, work and new relationships, a Calgary counsellor says the transition can bring excitement, stress and uncertainty for both parents and their children.

Downtown Lloydminster business owner weighs relocation amid ongoing safety concerns

A downtown Lloydminster food truck owner is raising concerns about safety, disorder and drug activity near the Parklet after an incident involving customers and staff, renewing calls for solutions in the city core.

Former Alberta Sheriff walking across Canada for mental health to stop in Lloydminster Aug. 1

A former Alberta Sheriff who survived a battle with PTSD and suicidal thoughts is making his way across Canada to raise awareness about mental health and support families affected by suicide.

Toughing it out: How generational attitudes shape mental health conversations

The rock song calls it a stiff upper lip. Simply hanging tough or toughing it out has been the catch phrase that defines a hardworking generation, but ignores the mental health stress which a younger generation has found the language to identify the strain of their parents and their own upbringing.

Ringing the alarm: Sask NDP points to addictions, mental health crisis while signalling cost saving, evidence-based options

The Sask NDP is ringing the alarm bells over addictions, mental health, homelessness and crime in Saskatchewan including in Lloydminster.

Caught in the middle: How sandwich generation caregivers can prevent burnout

They show up for everyone—kids, parents, work and home—while quietly running on empty. The sandwich generation is learning that caring for two generations at once can come with a heavy emotional toll.

AI for Mental Health: Innovation, limitations, and what you should know

A mental health professional is looking at the possible benefits of using AI for mental health information.

Suicide prevention grants for Lloydminster, St. Walburg

Both Lloydminster and St. Walburg communities have received funding under the Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention Grant program.

Sustaining a new year’s resolution

Making new year's resolutions holds special significance in many cultures notes counsellor, Marcus Cheung with the Calgary Counselling Centre. Sustaining those resolutions requires realistic goal setting.

To find joy – focus on what truly matters to you: Counsellor

With the hectic hustle of the holiday season, a counsellor is recommending to focus of the priorities as people seek contentment.

Over $31K in grants going to support Lloydminster programs

The City of Lloydminster has finalized the distribution of its 2026 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant, approving a total allocation of $31,250 to four community-led programs focused on wellness, youth support, and mental health. 

20 years of mental health advocacy: National Depression Screening Day returns

Running from October 6 to 12, NDSD offers a free, anonymous depression screening quiz at areyoufeelingok.com, accessible from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. The quiz is available in six languages — English, French, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Ukrainian — making it more inclusive than ever.
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Tickets on sale for 2027 provincial curling championships in Lloydminster

Tickets are now available for the 2027 Bunge Prairie Pinnacle and SaskTel Tankard, running Jan. 11-17 at Lloydminster’s Cenovus Energy Hub.

Lloydminster Lions name Peace Poster Contest winners

The Lloydminster Lions have recognized local students in the local leg of this year's Lions International Peace Poster Contest, with Bishop Lloyd student Reese Bagui named the Lloydminster winner.

RCMP officer narrowly missed by SUV during Highway 16 traffic stop east of Lloydminster

A Saskatchewan RCMP officer escaped serious injury after an SUV struck a parked police vehicle during a traffic stop east of Lloydminster on Highway 16.

Turtleford RCMP seek missing man known to travel to Lloydminster

Turtleford RCMP are asking for help locating 38-year-old Wilfred Lonesinger of Thunderchild First Nation, who is known to travel to Lloydminster.

Three Wainwright High School teachers recognized with Prime Minister’s Awards

Three Wainwright High School teachers with Buffalo Trail Public Schools have received national recognition for excellence in STEM education.
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