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Saskatchewan marks National Day of Mourning for 27 workplace deaths

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May 1, 2026

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Saskatchewan marks National Day of Mourning for 27 workplace deaths
Flags at all Saskatchewan government buildings were lowered to half-mast Tuesday to honour 27 workers who lost their lives to workplace injuries or illnesses in 2025. Read more: Saskatchewan pledges $17.2M for new alternative justice programs The province joined the rest of the country in marking the National Day of Mourning, an annual event dedicated…
Lloyd Golf and Curling Centre faces major maintenance
The nearly 50-year-old Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre is in need of repairs, according to a report presented to council. The aging building requires mechanical and electrical updates, along with improvements to items that no longer meet modern standards. Read more: LPL worried over provincial legislation, celebrates successful 2025 Joel Turcotte, director of recreation and…
National Day of Mourning puts worker safety top of mind
The flags at Lloydminster City Hall were brought to half-mast to honour National Day of Mourning. Read more: Lloydminster outdoor association fries up good times April 28 is a day where communities across Canada remember and honour those who were injured or lost their lives on the job. Mackenzie Nichol, Lakeland Regional Safety Committee, co-chair,…
Noah and Olivia named Saskatchewan’s most popular baby names of 2025
Familiar favorites topped the charts once again as eHealth Saskatchewan released its annual list of the province’s most popular baby names for 2025. Read more: AJHL’s Lloydminster Bobcats name Brassard head coach Noah and Olivia secured the number one spots for boys and girls, respectively. While both names have long-standing histories at the top of…
RCMP seize $16K in stolen goods, charge Lloydminster man
A 35-year-old Lloydminster man is facing multiple charges after police seized nearly $16,000 worth of stolen property linked to break-ins at local construction sites. Read more: Lloydminster’s Pitch-In Week pushes through unexpected spring snow The Lloydminster RCMP crime reduction unit began investigating on April 28 after reports of break and enters at several active sites.…