Lloydminster Museum + Archives receives donation of scanning equipment

Lloydminster, AB/SK— The Lloydminster Museum + Archives has received a donation of new scanning equipment from the Friends of the Lloydminster Regional Archives, supporting the preservation and accessibility of the community’s history.

In 2024, the Museum + Archives inherited a collection of hardcopy and microfilm reels of Lloydminster’s newspapers dating back to 1905 from the Lloydminster Public Library. As part of the transfer, the public retained free access to the microfilm reels, a service previously offered by the library.

With the installation of the new equipment, the Museum + Archives has now begun a digitization project, ensuring the long-term preservation of the records while improving accessibility for researchers, genealogists and community members.

“We are deeply grateful to the Friends of the Lloydminster Regional Archives for their generous support and commitment to safeguarding our city’s history,” said Natalie Clysdale, Manager of the Lloydminster Museum + Archives. “This equipment allows us to continue building on our efforts to make local history more accessible to the public.”

Accessing the collection

Residents and researchers are invited to view the microfilm reels free of charge. Appointments are required to ensure staff can provide support with the scanner and viewer equipment.

To book an appointment or learn more about the collection, contact the Lloydminster Museum + Archives at 780-874-3720 or visit Lloydminster.ca/LMA.