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Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster has received one-time grants of $25,000 each from the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan to support the City’s mobile warming shelter. These funds will assist in delivering safe, warm, and accessible supports to residents experiencing homelessness during the winter months.

Lloydminster, AB/SK –  Annual Lloydminster business licences are due for renewal, with payment required by January 1, 2026. Current licences expire on December 31, 2025, unless otherwise stated on the certificate, and will automatically renew once payment is received.

I want to share some insight into the RCMP contract that guides policing in the City of Lloydminster. The City has a service agreement with the federal government for RCMP contract policing within our municipal limits.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Crews will begin downtown snow removal on Sunday, December 14, starting at 9 p.m.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Russ Robertson Arena has reopened following the completion of the facility’s upgrade project

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Parking bans are in effect on Priority 1 and Priority 2 routes as crews carry out winter maintenance activities under the City of Lloydminster’s Winter Maintenance Policy (No. 320-01). These restrictions support safe and efficient operations when crews are working in active maintenance zones.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster is advising residents of ongoing snow and ice control efforts following overnight snowfall on November 27.

Lloydminster, AB/SK –  Lloydminster’s first responders are inviting the community to help kick off the Christmas season by supporting a Food and Toy Drive supporting The Salvation Army and The Olive Tree.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – City Council approved the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget during the Regular Council Meeting on November 24. The approved budget outlines the City’s financial direction for the upcoming year, including operating requirements, key capital investments and long-term planning considerations.

One recent weekend, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Nomex coveralls working in the local oilfield. As I travelled between sites, I was reminded in a very tangible way of the influence the oil and gas industry has on the neighbours around our city and on the city itself.