May 1-7, 2023

Throughout the winter, litter, dirt and debris accumulate around our community. Through the annual Community Cleanup initiatives, we encourage residents to pitch in with community beautification. Whether it be tidying your own property, picking trash on boulevards or greenspaces, helping clean gutters and excess debris from your neighbourhood or simply encouraging environmentally-friendly habits, we appreciate your efforts!

We’re asking downtown businesses to pitch-in on Tuesday, May 2.

April 25, 2023

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Downtown Façade and Building Improvement Program is now accepting applications to support downtown businesses in enhancing their storefronts and improving the overall aesthetic appeal of the city’s central business district.

As part of the Downtown Area Rehabilitation Plan (DARP), the program aims to revitalize the downtown area and stimulate economic growth.

“As the heart of any city, the downtown core plays a crucial role in creating a vibrant and welcoming community. By investing in downtown businesses and enhancing the area’s visual appeal, we’re supporting local entrepreneurs and creating a destination that will retain existing businesses and attract visitors, residents and new businesses,” says Katlin Ducherer, Economic Development Officer. “The Downtown Façade and Building Improvement Program is a key step in our efforts to revitalize and promote economic growth in our city’s central business district.”

Downtown businesses can apply for the following funding models to support exterior improvements:

• Level 1: Matching grant of $2,000 – $5,000 for improving storefronts, signage, exterior finishing, sidewalk displays, and urban landscape adjustments.
• Level 2: Administered by Community Futures Lloydminster and Region and the Downtown Façade and Buidling  Improvement Program, this level includes a loan up to $25,000 with 25% forgivable through the grant. This funding includes complete exterior improvements.
• Level 3: Temporary relocation or pop-up rental grant of $6,000, available only for businesses impacted by Phase 1 construction of the Central Business District Replacement Program.
• Level 4: Building rehabilitation or demolition grant of $45,000.

Approved design changes that businesses may include in their improvement projects are:

• accessibility, safety and inclusivity
• permeability and frontages
• awnings and canopy improvements
• building material improvements
• exterior doors and entrances
• lighting Improvements
• seasonal element improvements
• signage improvements (must meet land use bylaw requirements)
• windows

The Downtown Façade and Building Improvement Program (Level 2) funding is subject to DARP and Community Futures Lloydminster and Region approval.

For more information about the Downtown Façade and Building Improvement Program, including eligibility requirements and application procedures, visit Lloydminster.ca/Downtown.

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster is dedicated to providing residents with indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities and facilities. As part of this commitment, the City invites the greater Lloydminster community to participate in the outdoor sporting complex study, which will set the vision and development for
the Driven Energy Legion Ball Park and VLA Soccer Fields.

The study will comprehensively review the project site’s existing sporting fields, surrounding spaces, infrastructure and programming opportunities. It will provide recommendations on expansion, redevelopment, maintenance and enhanced services over the next 10 to 15 years to create a unified site for everyone to enjoy.

Current Amenities

The Driven Energy Legion Ball Park currently features six diamonds, associated infrastructure/facilities, outbuildings, group storage structures, maintenance grounds, walking trails, picnic areas and a playground. Similarly, the VLA Soccer Field site includes three full-size soccer pitches and user group storage structures.
While the two facilities operate independently, they have minor connections via pedestrian access.

How to get involved

The project seeks input from residents and community partners. Lloydminster residents are encouraged to participate in the study by one of the following three options:

• Online at YourVoiceLloyd.ca/OutdoorSport. The online survey is available until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
• Via printed copies of the survey, available at City Hall (4420 50 Avenue) and the Operations Centre (6623 52 Street). All paper copies must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, please note facilities may close before 11:59 p.m.
• An online Q&A board at YourVoiceLloyd.ca/OutdoorSport. A member of the project team will answer questions and project concerns.

The City of Lloydminster’s primary goal is to create an outdoor sporting complex that works in unison for multiple sports and leisure activities. The feedback collected through the survey will be summarized and help inform the recommendations of the City of Lloydminster’s outdoor sporting complex study.

For more information about the study, visit YourVoiceLloyd.ca/OutdoorSport.