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CTV News
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Mechanic arrested for chop shop, vehicle theft near Lloydminster: RCMP
Police say they have made an arrest in relation to a chop shop in Kitscoty, Alta., about 20 kilometres west of Lloydminster. Kitscoty Mounties received a report on May 27 of stolen truck parts being sold on Facebook Marketplace. With assistance from the Lloydminster investigation unit, and Alberta RCMP's eastern crime reduction unit, officers conducted an investigation resulting in the search of a local mechanic shop in the Kitscoty area. RCMP say the suspect was stealing vehicles, cutting them up at the shop and selling the parts. Four vehicles were found to be stolen out of Lloydminster, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan and Maidstone, Sask. A 29-year-old Lloydminster resident was arrested and has since been released. Pending charges include four counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of stolen property under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking and trafficking stolen property under $5,000. The individual is scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster on Aug. 12.
CTV News
16 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Nova Scotia man accused of sexually abusing Lloydminster youth
An undated photo of Travis James Birt, who was arrested and charged with sexual offences against a Lloydminster, Alta., youth in May 2025. (Source: Alberta RCMP) A Nova Scotia man has been accused of sexually abusing a minor in Lloydminster, Alta. Travis James Birt, 29, is originally from Nova Scotia but was living in Ontario when police say he began a Snapchat exchange of sexually explicit pictures with the Lloydminster youth. He then went to Lloydminster to commit other offences, according to Lloydminster RCMP, to whom the crimes were reported on March 18. As Birt moved back to Nova Scotia while police were investigating, Nova Scotia police executed the arrest warrant on May 27. Birt was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, child luring, possession of child pornography and making sexually explicit material available to a child. He is scheduled to appear in court in Lloydminster on Monday. Mounties said there could be other victims.
CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Saskatchewan Weekend is coming to Lloydminster
Have you ever been to a Home Hardware store for breakfast? If you live in Lloydminster, the answer is probably yes. Daybreak Alberta and Saskatchewan Weekend are teaming up for a unique broadcast featuring the morning shows from both Alberta and Saskatchewan in one venue. Grab a fresh coffee from the café, join us for friendly conversation and take home some CBC swag. We'll hear what people love most about living in Lloydminster, what's happening in the local arts scene and more. Date: Saturday, June 14
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Lloydminster power substation deliberately shot at, leads to outage and $1M in damages: RCMP
Lloydminster RCMP are investigating an early morning power outage on Monday, which they say was caused by someone shooting at a substation. Mounties responded to an outage at an Atco substation near 12 Street and 78 Avenue at around 4:40 a.m. In a statement the next day, investigators said the substation was 'deliberately targeted.' They said an oil tank was shot, leading to a 'significant power outage' in the area. Approximately 20,000 litres of oil leaked out. Damages and cleanup costs are estimated to be about $1.1 million, according to police. A series of break-ins were also reported during the power outage, but RCMP do not believe the incidents to be linked. They continue to investigate. Sign up for breaking news emails from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertips Anyone with information or dashcam video that may have captured the suspect or suspects are asked to contact Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8300. Those wishing to remain anonymous can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or give information online.
Globe and Mail
20-05-2025
- Globe and Mail
RCMP investigate after electric substation shot at, causing oil leak and power outage
An investigation is underway after an electricity substation near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary was shot at early Monday, spilling oil and leaving thousands in the dark. RCMP say they responded to a 'firearms-related' call at an Atco substation in Lloydminster, a town straddling the provincial boundary. They say the facility was shot at and a bullet hit an oil tank, knocking out power to more than 2,500 residents for at least three hours and releasing roughly 20,000 litres of oil. Preliminary estimates place the cost of damage and environmental cleanup at about $1.1 million. Police are also investigating several break-ins that took place during the outage, but there's no evidence to suggest they are connected. A spokesperson for Atco Energy did not immediately return a request for comment.
