Moment with the Mayor

As we begin 2026, my calendar is already filling up with great community events, and I thought it would be a good time to share some of what is coming up this year.

Snow is always a popular topic of conversation in Lloydminster, and this winter, it has been top of mind for many residents. I want to take a moment to share some insight into what the City has been doing, the challenges we face, and how our winter maintenance process works.

As I sit down to close out 2025, I can’t help but reflect on all that has happened in our community this past year. It seems time moves faster with every lap around the sun.

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.

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.

As you read this article, I encourage you to purchase a poppy and wear it proudly. Each year, as we prepare to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we are asked to take time to remember.

The protective services team at the City of Lloydminster includes several departments under one umbrella: the RCMP detachment, Lloydminster Fire Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Enforcement.

Fall is a wonderful time to see the community come together for many great reasons.

This year has brought one of the most summer-like autumns in recent memory. Back in 2018, we saw an early snowfall that halted harvest work across rural areas for more than a month. This fall, we have been blessed with long, warm days and plenty of sunshine, creating a perfect season for construction and project completion.

Municipalities across Canada have limited revenue streams to meet the growing needs and expenses of day-to-day operations. After property taxes, the second-largest source of revenue comes from provincial and federal grants.

Every five years, Statistics Canada conducts the national census from coast to coast to coast. The Government of Canada surveys individuals and private businesses such as farmers and fishers to gather information on population, average age, ethnicity, income levels, acres planted, livestock numbers and many other details.