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byTaylor Weaver

April 13, 2026

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Alberta unveils new border welcome signs
Entry points in Alberta are getting a multimillion-dollar facelift featuring the province’s official motto. Read more: GALLERY: LPSD students prep for historic paddling adventure On May 20, the provincial government announced it is replacing 22 aging border crossing signs with a new design that prominently features the phrase “Strong and Free.” Devin Dreeshen, minister of…
Saskatchewan transfers Crown mineral rights to three First Nations
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved the transfer of additional Crown mineral rights to the federal government on behalf of three First Nations, moving the province forward on its Treaty obligations. Read more: GALLERY: LPSD students prep for historic paddling adventure The transfers will benefit the Onion Lake Cree Nation, Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation,…
GALLERY: Geordie Kieffer cooks at sold out Lloydminster shows
Los Angeles based agro-pop artist Geordie Kieffer packed Cheers Live in Lloydminster on May 21 and 22. Read more: Lloydminster fire services bylaw adds new requirements and penalties The back-to-back sold-out shows saw the “Redline” artist perform his hits as well as new material. Read more: Pahtayken, Sask net bronze at Aboriginal U18 nationals
Junior A Lloydminster Bobcats cash in on U18 AAA St. Albert Raiders
The St. Albert pipeline is flowing freely into Lloydminster as multiple members of the U18 AAA Raiders are in the junior A Bobcats’ prospects pool. Read more: Provincial curling elite to pack Lloydminster’s new Hub The Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Bobcats signed two of those Raiders, defencemen Kyle Jamieson and Jett Toma, even before Lloyd’s…
Weather slows Saskatchewan seeding progress well below average
A disruptive mix of strong winds, rain and snow has stalled Saskatchewan farmers, leaving provincial seeding progress lagging well behind historical averages. Read more: Toma writes his own story According to the latest crop report, released by the Ministry of Agriculture on May 21, seeding across the province is sitting at 29 per cent complete…