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Mayor eyes four year terms

In Lloydminster’s next civic election, “four more years” could be the new catch phrase.

 

Lloyd not the "Wild West"

An expert criminologist and a Lloydminster RMCP sergeant agree residents shouldn’t evaluate their safety solely upon crime rate statistics.  

Sgt. Ken Marchand, acting detachment commander of the Lloydminster RCMP, and Greg Jenion, expert criminologist and faculty member of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, say Lloyd’s nine per cent year-over-year increase in criminal code offences should not be interpreted as an exclusive safety indicator. 

Violence up at Moosomin First Nation

Violent crime is taking hold of surrounding First Nation communities, but the violence won’t deter those in Onion Lake from feeling safe and secure

Fatal fire over weekend

 Lloydminster RCMP have released preliminary details of a fatal house fire on Sunday. 

 

Benoit is here to listen

 MP Leon Benoit gave constituents the opportunity to voice concerns, ask questions and offer suggestions at two separate town hall meetings held in the Border City this week. 

Crime on upswing

 Among the many things that 2009 will be remembered for in Lloydminster is a spike in crime. 

The RCMP have released the year end statistical numbers for the city, revealing a nine per cent jump in criminal code offences. Broken down, the numbers show incidents shot up from 5,692 in 2008 to 6,234 to 2009.

Greener power for Sask?

The future of Saskatchewan’s power is up for debate. 

On Tuesday Lloydminster MLA Tim McMillan, chair of the Crown and Central Agencies (CCA) inquiry, conducted a public meeting in the Border City to discuss the province’s future energy needs for a booming population. 

Combative sports commission on its way

Already a number of well-attended mixed martial arts (MMA) events have been held in the city and it’s only a matter of time before local fighters enter the ring once more. 

The popularity of MMA in North America has skyrocketed in recent years, with local demand for MMA events being met by Evolution Fighting Championships, which already have three successful cards under their belt. 

Canadians are fatter

A new survey reveals that Canadians aren’t fit, they’re fat and have become increasingly unhealthy. 

According to data provided by the Canadian Health Measures Survey, conducted by Statistics Canada, the fitness levels of Canadian children, youth and adults significantly declined between 1981 and 2009. 

Hands on the wheel, off the phone

The demand for hands-free communication technologies in the Border City has exploded upon the recent cellphone legislation passed in Saskatchewan.  

The new law came into affect on Jan.1, 2010 and prohibits all drivers in Saskatchewan from using hand-held cellphones to talk, text or use the internet behind the wheel. 
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