Published in March 31st, 2009
Lloydminster police were involved in a two hour standoff at an apartment complex on 49 Avenue and 54 Street just before lunch time on Friday. Police say Trevor Michael Ollenberger was arrested on warrants stemming from a car robbery the previous weekend and was also wanted for questioning in other incidents.- Colin Budd Photo
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Published in March 31st, 2009
Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
It’s official, the Saskatchewan Party’s budget, containing plans to lower property taxes, has been passed. This past Thursday, after six fays of debate, it was passed in a 36 to 17 vote.
“At the end of the day, all members present for the NDP voted against the budget, including property tax cuts [...]
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Published in March 31st, 2009
Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
After winning the last three games of the final round, including Game 6 in style by an 8-3 score over the Vegreville Rangers, the Lloydminster Bandits are the 2008-2009 NEAJBHL champions.
After last season’s setback in the championship to the Vermilion Tigers, the Bandits reloaded this season and from start to finish [...]
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Published in March 19th, 2009
Students at St. Mary’s Elementary School celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a number of activities including face painting. - Katie Ryan Photo
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Published in March 19th, 2009
Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
The buzz word coming from the Sask. Party leading up to yesterday’s budget was balance. And it will continue to be, according to Finance Minister Rod Gantefoer as he delivered the 2009-2010 budget yesterday, which will see the province remain in the black.
“I am very pleased with this budget, it is [...]
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Published in March 19th, 2009
Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
While red tape will soon be cut, removing barriers on trade between Alberta and Saskatchewan, the city of Lloydminster does not expect a significant impact on most their activities.
As of April 1, Lloydminster will be operating in full compliance with the Trade Investment Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), with respect to purchasing.
“What [...]
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Published in March 19th, 2009
Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
To say discipline has been a problem so far in the two games of the NEAJBHL finals for the Lloydminster Bandits would be a bit of an understatement.
The Bandits played much of Game 2, this past Tuesday, shorthanded and had trouble finding any flow in their game, which led to the [...]
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Published in March 17th, 2009
Organizers of the Border City Toy, Antique and Doll Show were pleased with the attendance this weekend as exhibitors were kept busy with a steady stream of attendees having a look at their displays. Classic Green 2 Cylinder Club are the major sponsor of the event held annually at the Stockade Convention Centre. – Colin [...]
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Published in March 17th, 2009
Colin Budd - Staff Writer
The money is still rolling in, but Big Brothers Big Sisters Lloydminster are already ahead of last year.
Saturday night’s Bowling for Kids brought in $32,900 as of Monday morning with pledges yet to be collected,
“We’re really pleased with that,” said BBBS’s Jacquie Enns.
Online bidding brought in over $1,300, also an increase.
“Everything [...]
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Published in March 17th, 2009
Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
Across the country, it’s an all too common concern – job loss. The latest unemployment figures reveal that Canada-wide job losses numbered 83,000, sending the unemployment rate up 0.5 per cent to 7.7 per cent, the highest in the past six years.
Despite Statistics Canada’s latest labour force survey, Lloydminster market is [...]
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