City News

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Lloydminster Fire Department is partnering with Cenovus Energy to secure a temporary aerial ladder truck, ensuring uninterrupted emergency response capabilities while Tower 18, the department’s T-Rex aerial apparatus, undergoes scheduled recertification.

Lloydminster, AB/SK—The City of Lloydminster invites residents to apply for volunteer positions on the newly established Municipal Policing Committee. Created in response to recent adjustments to the Alberta Police Act, the committee aims to strengthen public safety and connections between residents, policing initiatives, and the local RCMP detachment.

Lloydminster, AB/SK— The City of Lloydminster has closed all city-maintained outdoor ice surfaces for the season, including Bud Miller All Seasons Park. Fluctuating temperatures, along with recent and ongoing warm weather, have made it difficult to maintain ice quality and ensure safe skating conditions.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Seniors and their families are invited to attend the annual Seniors Information Fair on March 13, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Legacy Centre (5106 46 Street, Lloydminster).

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.