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Alberta rodeo season to boost economy, rural heritage

byMeridian Source Staff

May 6, 2026

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Alberta rodeo season to boost economy, rural heritage
Alberta’s rodeo season is officially back in the saddle, with the provincial government announcing continued financial support for an industry that has become a major driver of rural tourism and economic growth. Read more: City looks to establish concert and events policy More than 100 rodeos are scheduled across the province for 2026, ranging from…
Lloydminster RCMP arrest man after reports of firearm aimed at vehicles, school bus
Lloydminster RCMP say a man has been arrested following reports of a firearm being pointed at vehicles, including a school bus, on Thursday morning. Police say they received several complaints around 8:37 a.m. on May 6 describing a male aiming what appeared to be a firearm at passing vehicles. Officers responded immediately, with assistance from the…
Saskatchewan Air Ambulance marks 80 years
The oldest non-military air medical transport program in North America is celebrating a major milestone this week. Read more: Lloydminster’s Mari stands tall on volleyball court Saskatchewan Air Ambulance marked its 80th anniversary on May 1, celebrating eight decades of emergency medical care and provincial transport. Founded in 1946, the service completed its inaugural flight…
Saskatchewan launches new firearms appraisal service
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially launched a new service aimed at protecting the property rights of law-abiding firearms owners in response to federal reclassifications. Read more: City looks to establish concert and events policy The Saskatchewan Firearms Amendment Act, 2026, which came into effect on May 4, introduced the Firearms Verification and Appraisal (FVA)…
Opinion: The CBC is a predator of local news
I am a big believer in local news. In the face of threats to our culture and digital sovereignty from American Big Tech giants, the CBC has an important role to play in telling Canadian stories. Read more: Man arrested after bear spray incident at North Battleford church CBC Radio has many excellent programs, like…