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March 26, 2026 Edition

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March 26, 2026

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Illegal lenders convicted in Alberta after using phone cyberattacks to extort borrowers
Quebec-based illegal lenders targeted Albertans with predatory interest rates and launched cyberattacks on hospitals, schools and homes to force debt repayments, provincial regulators say. Read more: Early-bird rates end Aug. 10 for Lloydminster’s Bordering on Disaster Conference An investigation led by Alberta’s Consumer Investigations Unit (CIU) resulted in multiple guilty pleas, criminal fines and peace…
Ottawa scraps electric vehicle mandate following pushback from provinces
The federal government has officially scrapped its electric vehicle mandate, marking a significant policy shift after sustained pushback from provincial leadership. Read more: Colby Stanley wins back-to-back CPCA titles at historic Onion Lake finals In a joint statement released Aug. 17, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and minister of environment and protected areas Grant Hunter celebrated…
Alberta backs $50M Whitecourt paper mill expansion
The Alberta government is investing more than $1.5 million to support an almost $50-million expansion at the Alberta Newsprint Company facility in Whitecourt. Read more: ALERT seizes handguns, cash and mass quantities of illicit drugs The funding, provided through the province’s Investment and Growth Fund, will assist the company with modernizing its mill to produce…
Lloydminster Dairy Queen raises $24K for Stollery Children’s Hospital
Community members and local families gathered at the Lloydminster Dairy Queen on Aug. 13 for the annual Miracle Treat Day, raising thousands of dollars to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Read more: New chase the ace starting at $49K This year’s effort generated $24,300 in total funds for the Edmonton-based children’s hospital, driven by Blizzard…
Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament marks 25 years in Lloydminster
The 25th annual Lori Craven Memorial Ball Tournament brought 32 teams to Lloydminster to raise funds for families in need. Read more: Lloydminster Q2 financial report shows sound fiscal position Over 25 years, the tournament has grown to support local families facing high medical costs, bringing organizers closer to their $2-million goal. “It started with…