Emergency Preparedness Week

“Know your risks” during Saskatchewan emergency prep week

byMeridian Source Staff

May 5, 2026

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“Know your risks” during Saskatchewan emergency prep week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 3-9 as Emergency Preparedness Week, encouraging residents to take proactive steps to mitigate risks and prepare for unexpected disasters. Read more: High school students support men’s shelter with large donation This year’s theme, “Be prepared. Know your risks,” serves as a province-wide call to action. Community safety minister…
High school students support men’s shelter with large donation
The Lloydminster Men’s Shelter received a major springtime boost thanks to a generous donation from a local high school program. Read more: City looks to establish concert and events policy For the men’s shelter, the donation came at just the right time. “This time of the year, as opposed to Christmas and other times of…
GALLERY: Ron James brings new tour to Lloydminster
Canadian comedian Ron James brought The Noise Between Our Ears tour to the Vic Juba Community Theatre on April 28. Read more: City looks to establish concert and events policy The evening featured a significant amount of new material as well as some of the classics. Read more: Lloydminster maternal mental health events mark 11…
Saskatchewan introduces new income assistance and disability benefits
Low-income residents and people with disabilities in Saskatchewan started seeing a boost in their monthly benefits starting May 1 as the provincial government rolls out $11.7 million in new funding. Read more: Lloydminster’s Mari stands tall on volleyball court The investment, originally announced in the 2026-27 Provincial Budget, provides a two per cent increase to…
Kitscoty RCMP investigate vandalism at Blackfoot Senior Centre
Kitscoty RCMP is turning to the public for help after a local seniors’ centre was targeted by vandals over the weekend. Read more: Lloydminster and area students excited to try trades Police received a report that the Blackfoot Senior Centre was vandalized between 11 p.m. on May 2 and 3 a.m. on May 3. While…