City News

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Due to extreme cold temperatures, all outdoor Winterfest activities at Bud Miller All Seasons Park have been cancelled for the safety of participants and staff. Families can still enjoy a full lineup of indoor activities, including:

• Bioclean Aquatic Centre - Free public swimming with a DJ (12:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
• Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre - Family curling and hot refreshments
• Lloydminster Museum + Archives - Crafts, exhibits, and heritage activities
• Servus Sports Centre - Bounce units, Family Puck and Stick, indoor shinny, Cozy Games, and more

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster’s annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2023, was awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).  The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program encourages municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high-quality financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing these reports.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster has named long-serving member Bill Heesing as Fire Chief of the Lloydminster Fire Department (LFD).

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Starting February 17, 2025, the City of Lloydminster will begin implementing contamination inspections on organic waste carts to improve waste diversion efforts and reduce organic waste contamination.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Lloydminster residential and non-residential property owners will begin receiving their 2025 property assessment notices the week of February 19, 2025.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Lloydminster Fire Department has received funding from Cenovus to purchase new equipment that will improve fire safety training and enhance emergency response capabilities.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Lloydminster Museum + Archives will be hosting "Black History in Canada – Lived Experiences & Stories Untold," a temporary exhibit running from February 3 to 28, 2025. The exhibit features personal collections and archival holdings, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on Black heritage in conjunction with Archives Week.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Lloydminster City Council has approved the transition of the Lloydminster Public Library into a municipal library under the Saskatchewan Public Libraries Act. 

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Lloydminster residents have the opportunity to share ideas, hopes, and opinions around the future of the Archie Miller Arena through a community engagement campaign that commenced Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Construction on the pedestrian bridge at Bud Miller All Seasons Park begins today and is expected to be completed by the end of the month.