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Word on the beat: Lloydminster crime suppression
If you happened to be in the City of Lloydminster the week of July 14, you may have seen several law enforcement groups. Read more: Lloydminster Dairy Queen raises $24K for Stollery Children’s Hospital The initiative went well beyond traffic enforcement, although that was part of it. Virtually every illegal substance, firearm, and piece of…
RCMP helps return 2,000-year-old ancient artifact to Peru
A 2,000-year-old ancient Peruvian artifact is heading home after being recovered from a Montreal auction house, the RCMP announced Aug. 17. Read more: GALLERY/VIDEO: CPCA finals at Onion Lake Cree Nation The pre-Hispanic Nasca-style bowl was returned to Peruvian officials through a joint RCMP crime initiative. Peruvian authorities first spotted the item in late June…
What’s new in Lloydminster: community calendar
There is plenty happening in and around Lloydminster in the coming weeks, from weekly recreation programs and family activities to live comedy, music and major community events. Read more: Contractor awarded $2.5M contract for Lloydminster drainage project Here is a look at some upcoming events for residents to add to their calendars. Ongoing Bingo at…
Alberta announces $5.5M to combat human trafficking
Alberta is providing $5.5 million to community organizations combatting human trafficking through the Combatting Trafficking in Persons grant program, supporting victim services and law enforcement response.
Lloydminster approves $837,000 reserve draw for firefighter back pay
Lloydminster City Council has committed $837,399.77 from its Fire Rescue Services Operating Reserve to fund retroactive payments for local firefighters following the approval of a multi-year collective agreement. Read more: Lloydminster council reappoints nine members to social policy leadership team The retroactive funding covers back pay for members of the International Association of Fire Fighters…