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Alberta backs $50M Whitecourt paper mill expansion

byMeridian Source Staff

August 19, 2026

Lloydminster Dairy Queen raises $24K for Stollery Children’s Hospital

byTaylor Weaver

August 19, 2026

Alberta backs Ontario bike lane ruling ahead of new infrastructure law

byMeridian Source Staff

August 18, 2026

CP NewsAlert: 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting on Saskatchewan First Nation, RCMP say

CP NewsAlert: 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting on Saskatchewan First Nation, RCMP say

Onion Lake man charged in Edmonton drug and weapon bust

byMeridian Source Staff

August 17, 2026

Alberta reviewing emergency alert criteria following death of 11-year-old Parker Wells

byMeridian Source Staff

August 17, 2026

Lloydminster leads Saskatchewan’s $4.5M Crown oil and gas land sale

byMeridian Source Staff

August 17, 2026

Saskatchewan boosts new housing benefit rates for low-income renters, abuse survivors

byMeridian Source Staff

August 16, 2026

Saskatchewan delivers $1.7M in charitable gaming grants to 260 communities

byMeridian Source Staff

August 16, 2026

Saskatchewan leads Canada in building permit growth: StatCan

byMeridian Source Staff

August 15, 2026

Highway 17 passing lane project near Lloydminster completed

byTaylor Weaver

August 14, 2026

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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…
Cenovus host Spruce Lake open house on new emission-reducing oil tech
Cenovus Energy is hosting a public open house on Thursday to share details about a new technology installation designed to boost production and cut emissions intensity at its local operations. Read more: Colby Stanley wins back-to-back CPCA titles at historic Onion Lake finals The company is constructing a stand-alone facility at its Spruce Lake steam-assisted…
Lloydminster alters downtown benches to curb social disruption
Lloydminster city council has directed municipal administration to temporarily remove benches and alter downtown greenspaces as part of an ongoing effort to address social disruption and public safety concerns. Read more: Four arrested, charged after brief foot pursuit in Onion Lake The decision, made during the Aug. 18 regular council meeting, approves recommendations from the…