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Strong, full reservoirs expected for most of Alberta; Milk River basin faces severe irrigation shutdown

byMeridian Source Staff

May 27, 2026

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Strong, full reservoirs expected for most of Alberta; Milk River basin faces severe irrigation shutdown
A robust mountain snowpack and a series of spring snowstorms have positioned most of Alberta for a strong water supply heading into the summer, according to the province’s latest water supply outlook. Read more: Cliff Rose for Clothes celebrating 40 years of business The positive forecast comes as a major relief following recent dry years,…
Lloydminster Lions Club hosts annual dog guide walk
The Lloydminster Lions Club hosted its annual walk at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on Saturday, raising funds to provide free guide dogs to Canadians with disabilities. Read more: Alberta unveils new border welcome signs Ray Tatro, a 43-year Lions Club member and past district governor for Northern Saskatchewan, noted that Helen Keller challenged the…
Conservation officers investigate illegal wire dumping near Lloydminster
Provincial conservation officers are turning to the public for tips after discovering a significant amount of unlawfully discarded wire and rubber in a rural ditch line northeast of Lloydminster. Read more: Tractors and pies a big hit in Lloyd Ministry of Environment investigators found the illegal dumping site April 29 on Township Road 512. At…
Tractors and pies a big hit in Lloyd
Tractors, pies and tug of war combined to pull off a day of fun in Lloydminster. The second annual event packed Weaver Heritage Park on a sunny Lloydminster Saturday. Read more: Lloydminster students strike provincial skills gold, head to nationals “This is the grand opening of the park for the year,” said Otis Rusling, president…
City of Lloydminster gauges regional interest in proposed VIA Rail changes
The Town of Vermilion has sent a letter of support in principle to the City of Lloydminster regarding the VIA Rail Prairie North Line project. Read more: Pahtayken, Sask net bronze at Aboriginal U18 nationals The letter was received prior to the May 19 regular council meeting and the town took the opportunity to discuss…