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Lloydminster RCMP arrests four for firearm offences following report of suspicious persons
Lloydminster RCMP arrests four for firearm offences following report of suspicious persons Lloydminster, Alta. - On June 18, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP received a call reporting several individuals acting suspiciously near a business in the downtown core. Officers responded immediately and loca...
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ALERT Lloydminster: Firearms trafficking charges laid against Lloydminster teen
June 23, 2025 Firearms trafficking charges laid against Lloydminster teen Lloydminster... An 18-year-old from Lloydminster has been charged with firearms trafficking. ALERT seized 18 firearms, including some that are believed to have been stolen. ALERT Lloydminster's organized crime team made the firearms seizure on Ju...
Jun 23, 2025
STATEMENT: Onion Lake Cree Nation Rejects Bill C-5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT ON BILL C-5 Onion Lake Cree Nation Rejects Bill C-5 Federal overreach threatens water, lands, Inherent and Treaty Rights June 23, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) - Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) wholly rejects Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy Act, the federal government's latest attempt to su...
Jun 23, 2025

United in call for change: Joint statement
Premier Danielle Smith and Premier Scott Moe issued the following statement calling for change to federal policies: "Today, Alberta's and Saskatchewan's governments came together in Lloydminster to make a unified call for national change. "Together, we call for an end to all federal interference in the develo...
Jun 18, 2025
Merger Results Are In - It's a Yes from All Three Credit Unions
Saskatchewan, June 18, 2025 - Members of Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions have voted in favour of merging, marking a historic and exciting moment for credit union members across Saskatchewan. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for these credit unions and the communities we...
Jun 18, 2025

Synergy Credit Union Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2025 Synergy Credit Union Announces 2025 Synergy Shares Scholarship Recipients Lloydminster, SK - Synergy Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Synergy Shares Scholarships, recognizing the exceptional aspirations and dedication of young leaders in our communities. E...
Jun 17, 2025
Lloydminster RCMP advises of heavy police presence - Update
Lloydminster RCMP advises of heavy police presence - Update Lloydminster, Alta. - On June 12, 2025, at 9:11 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP received a report that an object that looked like a pipe bomb had been located in the backyard of a residence on 41 street near 49 avenue. Lloydminster RCMP responded and immediately cordo...
Jun 12, 2025

Lloydminster RCMP investigates sexual assault on a minor
RCMP RELEASE: On March 18, 2025, Lloydminster RCMP received a complaint regarding an adult who was exchanging sexually explicit pictures with a minor via Snapchat. Further investigation revealed that the adult had travelled to the Lloydminster area in order to commit further sexual offences. Lloydminster RCMP General I...
Jun 05, 2025
Lloydminster RCMP responds to a mischief complaint regarding a substation
Lloydminster RCMP responds to a mischief complaint regarding a substation Lloydminster, Alta. - On May 19, 2025, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to a report of a power outage, which has since been confirmed as a firearms-related incident. The investigation determined that the ATCO substation loc...
May 20, 2025
Onion Lake Cree Nation advances constitutional challenge of Alberta "Sovereignty Act", confronting separatist rhetoric
Onion Lake Cree Nation advances constitutional challenge of Alberta "Sovereignty Act", confronting separatist rhetoric May 15, 2025 (amiskwaciy-wâskahikan|Edmonton, Treaty No. 6 Territory) - Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) is advancing its litigation against the Government of Alberta in its constitutional...
May 15, 2025