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June 3, 2024

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Excess money put back into reserves
Surplus money in the City of Lloydminster has been reallocated. The 2024 year ended with just over a $6.7 million operating surplus and a $3.9 million capital surplus. Read more: Strathcona looks to strong 2025 The surplus will be allocated to reserves and requires a council motion to do so. Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers says…
Lloydminster weather: Monday, March 17, 2025
Good morning, Lloydminster. Today’s weather is a mix of sun and cloud, a 30 per cent chance of flurries, and a high of -4 C. Read more: Vermilion airport busy despite cracking pavement According to Environment Canada, Lloyd can also expect 15 km/h wind and a wind chill of -19 C this morning and -8…
Ice Melter tournament receives Bonnyville support
Bonnyville council is supporting a local lacrosse tournament set for May. Read more: New green space in the works in Bonnyville The annual Ice Melter tournament is taking place this year at the Bonnyville Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre (C2) from May 9-11. The funding request to council is in the amount of $25,000 for…
Letter to the editor: Here are my thoughts on the Press
One of the first targets of oppressive regimes is the press; or more correctly, the broad dissemination of information. Section 2 of our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states; Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: a) freedom of conscience and religion; b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and…
Vermilion airport busy despite cracking pavement
The Vermilion Airport saw a busy year led by the consistent use from medevacs. Vermilion council heard a delegation from Geoff Hancock, who was presenting the airport advisory committee at the March 11 council meeting. Read more: Vermilion renews Community Futures membership He says it had been a while since the committee brought an update…