Tag: Saskatchewan

First Nations Health Ombudsperson offers recommendations for Saskatchewan health facility security review

First Nations Gerry Lampow -
The First Nations Health Ombudsperson Office is urging greater accountability, Indigenous representation and cultural safety as Saskatchewan reviews security services in health-care facilities.

Highway 17 passing lanes project completed north of Lloydminster

Traffic & Roads Gerry Lampow -
A $14 million Highway 17 passing lanes project north of Lloydminster has been completed through a partnership between Saskatchewan and Alberta, improving safety and traffic flow along the interprovincial route.

Lloyd Ex receives $1,000 grant, volunteer training through North American agricultural initiative

Community Gerry Lampow -
The Lloyd Ex will receive a $1,000 grant and volunteer training through the You Make THE Difference National Initiative, supporting agricultural societies across Saskatchewan.

Photo Speed Enforcement returning to Saskatchewan in August with new cameras

Saskatchewan Provincial Gerry Lampow -
Photo speed enforcement is set to resume across Saskatchewan in August after SGI secured a new vendor for the program. According to the news release, Global Traffic Group Ltd. will take over operations of the province's photo speed enforcement program. 

Riverbend Trading Post, Do It Again Ranch, 4th Meridian Brewing Company on for Open Farm Days in Saskatchewan and Alberta

Agriculture Gerry Lampow -
Residents of the Lloydminster region will have three local opportunities in August to get a closer look at where their food comes from as Open Farm Days returns to Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Leaked Lloydminster Health Report calls for ICU, more beds and 132% increase in mental health staffing

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
The long-awaited Lloydminster Health Service Needs Assessment is now in the public domain, even though it has still not been officially released by Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Lloydminster Health Needs Summary highlights service gaps and opportunities

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
The summary of the Lloydminster Health Needs Assessment states, "Athough several opportunities were identified, the needs assessment also acknowledged that overall, service levels are being met similar to other communities of this size."

Kitscoty RCMP seek your help to find missing man

Missing Person Gerry Lampow -
David Larose was last seen around 7 a.m. in Dewberry, Alberta, and may be travelling toward Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Police say there is concern for his well-being.

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

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

Filipino Heritage Month celebrations across Saskatchewan, Lloydminster to host Filipino Fest June 27

Community Gerry Lampow -
June has been officially recognized as Filipino Heritage Month in Saskatchewan, highlighting the culture, history and contributions of Filipino communities across the province. The month-long celebration aligns with Philippine Independence Day on June 12 and includes festivals, performances and cultural events showcasing Filipino music, dance and cuisine including in Lloydminster.

Seeding season still catching up on both sides of Lloydminster

Agriculture Gerry Lampow -
Farmers across the Lloydminster region are seeing gradual improvement in seeding conditions, though progress remains behind normal on both sides of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

Saskatchewan Health Authority approves $5.59B budget for 2026–27

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Board of Directors has approved the 2026-27 budget at $5.59 billion operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a 5.05 per cent increase over last year. 

Crop report: Seeding progress trails average on both sides of Lloydminster

Agriculture Gerry Lampow -
Cool spring weather and a slow start to the season continue to shape early crop conditions on both sides of the provincial border near Lloydminster.

Saskatchewan, Alberta sign cross-border apprenticeship deal for Lloydminster trades

Education Gerry Lampow -
Heavy-duty equipment technician apprentices in Lloydminster now have more flexibility when it comes to training with a new agreement between Saskatchewan and Alberta. The two provinces have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing apprentices and employers in the Border City to register apprenticeship contracts in either province—regardless of where they live or work.

Treaty learning: Saskatchewan observing Treaty Recognition Week, May 17-23

First Nations Gerry Lampow -
It’s Treaties Week in Saskatchewan, and it’s a great time to learn more about treaty history and why it still matters today. The province has officially recognized May 17 to 23 as Treaties Recognition Week, highlighting the important role treaties continue to play across Saskatchewan.

Tick season underway: How to protect yourself outdoors in Saskatchewan and Alberta

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
Warmer spring weather is bringing increased tick activity across Saskatchewan and Alberta, prompting health officials to remind residents to take simple steps to protect themselves outdoors.
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Hip to be square: Square Dancing back in Lloydminster over winter months

Entertainment
The Chain and Circle Square Dance Club is inviting Lloydminster residents to join weekly lessons and social dancing, with trips and events planned across the Prairies this season.

Advance voting underway for Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum

Elections
Advance voting is underway for Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, with voting locations in Lloydminster, Vermilion and Wainwright open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cut Knife RCMP asking public to report sightings of Jeremiah Sokwaypnace

RCMP
Cut Knife RCMP are asking for help locating 19-year-old Jeremiah Sokwaypnace, who may be armed and is known to travel to Cut Knife, North Battleford and Lloydminster.

Power boost: ENMAX launches new grant program for Alberta charities and non-profits

Community
ENMAX is accepting applications for its new Community Spark Grant, offering up to $15,000 to Alberta non-profits and charities for technology, training, infrastructure and other capacity-building projects.

Two Onion Lake men charged with fraud over $5,000

RCMP
Two Onion Lake men are facing fraud charges after an RCMP investigation into alleged unlawful payments received from landholders on Onion Lake Cree Nation over a four-year period.
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