Support for abused women and children is in demand more than ever.

 Celebrate the year’s biggest birthday bash with Barr Colony this weekend.

Residents driving to the Common Wealth Centre next week will be faced with restricted access to the facility. Construction on the new skateboard park begins mid-July and to prepare for the highly anticipated park, contractors will be closing the 12 Street entrance on July 14 to the CWC until work is complete.

United Way has contributed more than ever to the community with a record breaking fundraising campaign and agency allocation for 2009.

After two terms as MLA of the Cut Knife–Turtleford constituency, Michael Chisholm will not be seeking re-election next year.

Real life fairy godmothers are providing royal treatment to young ladies on their graduation day. And thanks to The Princess Shop,  one local youth’s grad dreams did come true this year.

“Hey, hey it’s been a ball,” said Jean Sloan exuberantly in city hall chambers.

Operating at the helm of the city as mayor is no longer classified as a part-time job in Lloydminster.  Effective July 5 city council will recognize that the mayor – the chief elected official – be recognized as a full time position with an honorarium (salary) to be increased and set at $90,000 per year (two–thirds taxable, one–third non-taxable).

St. John’s Anglican Church will  celebrate 100 years of faith and friendship in the Border City this weekend.