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Know your neighbour, better in Vermilion
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Foundation donation drives health access
The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF) recently donated $30,000 to Border City Connects. The funds helped purchase a new 2025 Toyota Sienna for the CareAvan Medical Trip Division. This van will replace a 2015 model that has logged more than 350,000 kilometres. Read more: Health Foundation Gala raises over $350K “The support from the Lloydminster…
Update: CVR puts out grass fire near Kitscoty
UPDATE – 1:05 p.m. – Kitscoty Fire Department rushed north of the village just before 10:30 a.m. April 21, after reports of a fast-moving grass fire. The fire was spreading quickly toward homes and Highway 897, pushed by strong winds and dry, tall grass in the area. Crews arriving first saw a large fire growing…
Lakeland College grain finds new home
Lakeland College is celebrating a new landmark standing at their Vermilion campus after Meridian Manufacturing Ltd. donated a 5,000-bushel grain bin. Read more: Lakeland College signs historic MoU “Meridian’s generous donation is an important step in our student-managed farm revitalization plan,” said Lakeland College president and CEO Alice Wainwright-Stewart. She says the donation is not…
Vance reflects on successful council start
After landing his spot on city council Coun. Justin Vance never looked back and is working to improve Lloydminster one issue at a time. Read more: Youth councillor chases municipal dream For Vance he says the move to council has been smooth. “It’s such a great team to work with and the transition from working…