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Bobcats weather Northern exposure in new year

January 9, 2026

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuela oil distribution

byKonstantin Toropin And Aamer Madhani

January 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia calls on Yemen separatists to leave 2 governorates as anti-Houthi coalition strains

Saudi Arabia calls on Yemen separatists to leave 2 governorates as anti-Houthi coalition strains

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council to dismantle, a day after its leader fled to the UAE

byThe Canadian Press

January 9, 2026

In the news today: Minneapolis shooting, Freeland’s resignation, December jobs data

byThe Canadian Press

January 9, 2026

Knock, knock, who’s there? B.C. biologists identify unique sounds of 8 fish species

byMarissa Birnie

January 9, 2026

Longtime Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland’s resignation takes effect today

byThe Canadian Press

January 9, 2026

Statistics Canada set to release December jobs data

Statistics Canada set to release December jobs data

Statistics Canada set to release December jobs data

byThe Canadian Press

January 9, 2026

Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine

Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine

Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine

byThe Canadian Press

January 9, 2026

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New income tax cuts for families and seniors in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government says it’s moving forward with the second year of a multi-year plan to lower personal income taxes, a move it claims will create the highest tax-free threshold in the country. Read more: Lloydminster council talks tax tensions at ABMunis According to the 2026-27 provincial budget released April 2, several key tax credits…
LloydMall under new ownership
Real estate investment firm Leyad has acquired LloydMall. The Montreal-based company announced the deal on March 10, noting the acquisition aligns with its focus on high-quality retail assets that provide essential services. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read more: Lloydminster man wins $500,000 on Daily Grand draw LloydMall serves a regional…
Downtown resource centre in the works, permits pending
A new resource centre is in the works to support Lloydminster’s unhoused population in the heart of the city. Read more: Lloyd chamber rings in successful year The Lloydminster and Vermilion for Equity (LVE) Foundation announced work is underway to open the Nitôtêm Resource Centre. LVE is in the process of obtaining permits from the…
Lloydminster newcomers invited to special table tennis event
Lloydminster newcomers will have a chance to pick up a paddle and connect with their new community. The Lloyd Table Tennis Club will host the special table tennis event on Tuesday, April 7. Read more: Word on the beat: Traffic collisions The club, in partnership with Gateway for Newcomers, is hosting the play session from…
Lloydminster man wins $500,000 on Daily Grand draw
A Lloydminster man is celebrating a $500,000 lottery win after checking a ticket he had been carrying for weeks. Randy Kuzek won the prize in the Feb. 23 Daily Grand draw. He said he discovered the win while stopping at a 7-Eleven location, where he decided to scan a stack of tickets he had collected…