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Column: A look into John Kirk Kemp

byChristian Apostolovski

April 5, 2026

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Column: A look into John Kirk Kemp
For those that may not know, I live in the general area of Father Gorman and Jack Kemp schools. I’m interested in how both got their names, and today, I can tick one off my list. Read more: Column: Not one, but two babies John Kirk Kemp, or as most people knew him Jack Kemp.…
Word on the beat: Traffic collisions
Recently, I witnessed a three-vehicle, broadside traffic collision on my way to work. While Lloydminster sees far too many crashes, this scene showed both the best and worst of our community. Read more: Word on the beat: Weapons I was heartened to see several people stop to help those involved. However, it was disappointing to…
Lloydminster Lions Club raises awareness for diabetes
The Lloydminster Lions Club had Lloydminster residents moving as part of its Strides for Diabetes awareness event. Hosted at the indoor walking track at the Servus Sports Centre on March 28, the event drew plenty of eager walkers. Read more: Lloydminster job fair addresses labour shortage “The idea is to bring diabetes awareness because it’s…
Lloydminster council talks tax tensions at ABMunis
Council code of conduct and rising costs were key talking points at the Alberta Municipalities (ABMunis) spring municipal leaders caucus. Read more: Rotary district governor outlines goals to improve accessibility Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers, alongside deputy mayor Michele Charles Gustafson, Coun. Michael Diachuk and city manager Dion Pollard trekked down Highway 16 to Edmonton for…
Bobcats’ Messier, Smith watch junior A finale from the sidelines
As difficult as it was for the Lloydminster Bobcats to suffer another playoff sweep against the Grande Prairie Storm, it was especially heart-wrenching for those injured Lloyd players who helplessly watched as the season ended. Read more: Familiar faces meet in AJHL playoff series between Lloydminster, Grande Prairie “It was tough,” said Bobcats forward Raphael…