There are some changes coming to residential recycling in Lloydminster this fall — including a small reduction in costs for many homeowners.

Lloydminster City Council has approved a temporary $3.82 monthly rebate for eligible residential utility customers as the City transitions its residential recycling program to Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program.

The change officially takes effect October 1, 2026.

What Does This Mean for Lloydminster Homeowners?

From October 1 through December 31, 2026, eligible residential properties will receive a $3.82 monthly rebate on their City utility account.

The rebate reflects the removal of residential recycling costs from the City's curbside collection fee.

Beginning January 1, 2027, rather than receiving a separate rebate, the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw will be adjusted to reflect the reduction in the curbside collection fee.

Why Is Lloydminster's Recycling Program Changing?

Under Alberta's Extended Producer Responsibility program, the companies that produce and supply packaging and paper products take on greater financial responsibility for collecting and recycling those materials.

Starting October 1, Circular Materials will become responsible for Lloydminster's residential recycling program, with Integrity Waste Solutions providing collection services on its behalf.

For residents, the transition should be fairly seamless.

Will My Recycling Day Change?

According to the City, residents will continue receiving recycling collection on their existing schedule.

Residents will also still be able to place multiple blue bags out for collection.

One of the biggest benefits of the new program is that a broader range of recyclable materials will be accepted beginning October 1.

Garbage and organics collection will remain the responsibility of the City of Lloydminster and will continue as usual.

Until October 1, residents should continue following the City's current recycling guidelines.

Who Gets the $3.82 Rebate?

The rebate applies to residential properties that currently:

• Receive curbside collection services from the City; and

• Pay the curbside collection fee through their City utility account.

There is an important distinction for condos, apartments and other multi-family properties.

Multi-family properties may qualify to receive recycling services through the EPR program, but they will not receive the $3.82 rebate because individual units are not currently charged the City's curbside collection fee through their utility accounts.

Owners and managers of multi-family properties who want to participate in the new recycling program will need to register with Circular Materials.

Commercial properties are not included in the EPR program and will not qualify for the rebate.

What This Means for Lloydminster Real Estate

These may seem like small changes, but they're exactly the kind of local updates homeowners, landlords, buyers and sellers should know about.

Utility costs, waste collection, property taxes, municipal services and neighbourhood amenities all contribute to the overall cost and experience of owning property in Lloydminster.

As a REALTOR® who has worked in the Lloydminster market since 1998, I believe keeping clients informed goes beyond simply knowing what homes are selling for. It's also about understanding the community, the services available to homeowners and the changes that can affect property ownership.

If you're considering buying, selling or investing in Lloydminster, I'd be happy to help you understand both the market and the community you're investing in.

Harpreet Christie, REMAX Lloydminster
📞 780-205-7653
✉️ harpreet@bordercityrealestate.com
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Source

Information for this article was obtained from the City of Lloydminster's August 19, 2026 announcement regarding the recycling rebate and transition to the Extended Producer Responsibility program.

The Lloydminster residential real estate market recorded another active week from August 10–16, 2026, with sales taking place across a broad range of property types and price points.

According to this week's MLS statistics, Lloydminster currently has 126 active residential listings, along with 20 pending properties.

During the week, 11 residential properties sold, with an average selling price of $352,973 and an average of 40 days on market.

Lloydminster Market at a Glance

• Active Listings: 126

• Pending Listings: 20

• Properties Sold: 11

• Average Sold Price: $352,973

• Median Sold Price: $260,000

• Average Days on Market: 40

• Median Days on Market: 29

• Average Sale-to-List Price: 95.51%

Detached Homes Continue to Lead Sales

Detached homes represented the majority of this week's activity, accounting for 8 of the 11 residential sales.

The week also included one townhouse sale and two apartment sales, showing that buyers remain active beyond the traditional detached-home market.

There was an exceptionally wide spread in selling prices this week. Residential sales ranged from $85,500 to $815,000.

At the upper end, a detached home in Parkview Estates sold for $815,000, while a Lakeside property sold for $699,900, matching its asking price.

Other detached sales occurred at $474,900, $435,000, $382,000, $217,500, $159,900 and $85,500.

The week's townhouse sale closed at $260,000, while the two apartment sales closed at $190,000 and $163,000.

What Do the Numbers Tell Us?

The $352,973 average selling price is considerably higher than the week's $260,000 median selling price. That difference is important.

A small number of higher-priced transactions, including the $815,000 and $699,900 sales, pulled the overall average higher. The median provides another useful look at where the middle of this week's sales activity occurred.

Pricing also remains important. Across all 11 sales, properties achieved an average of approximately 95.5% of their final asking price. Some homes sold substantially below asking, while others achieved essentially full list price.

Market time varied considerably as well. The average sold property spent 40 days on market, while the median was only 29 days. Well-positioned properties can still move quickly, but buyers continue to distinguish between homes based on price, condition and overall value.

Looking Ahead

There are currently 20 pending residential properties in Lloydminster, with an average pending price of approximately $392,595. That provides a healthy pipeline of transactions that could move into the sold category over the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, the 126 active listings range from $59,500 to more than $1.5 million, giving buyers choices across a broad range of the market.

For sellers, this week's results reinforce an important point: buyers are active, but proper pricing remains critical. Homes that show well and are positioned correctly against their competition have a much better opportunity to attract serious buyers.

If you're considering selling, buying or simply want to know what your Lloydminster property may be worth in today's market, let's talk.

Harpreet Christie, REMAX Lloydminster
780-205-7653
harpreet@bordercityrealestate.com
BorderCityRealEstate.com

For buyers looking for a brand-new home in Lloydminster without stepping into the higher price ranges we often associate with new construction, Aurora is a neighbourhood worth watching.

Located in Lloydminster, Aurora has been thoughtfully planned as a modern, family-focused community with an emphasis on affordability, green space and everyday convenience.

New Homes in the $400,000–$450,000 Range

One of the biggest opportunities in Aurora is the potential for builders to offer quality single-detached homes in approximately the $400,000 to $450,000 price range.

With residential lots currently ranging from approximately $85,560 to $121,875, builders have an opportunity to create new homes at a price point that can appeal to first-time buyers, young families, move-up buyers and anyone wanting the benefits of new construction while keeping affordability in mind.

In the Lloydminster market, having more new-construction options in this range is important. Buyers are watching their budgets closely, but they still want modern layouts, energy efficiency, attractive finishes and a neighbourhood where they can see themselves staying for years.

A Neighbourhood Designed for Families

Aurora offers more than just new homes. The community has been designed around a walkable, family-friendly lifestyle with parks, walking trails and green spaces, along with convenient access to schools, shopping and major transportation routes.

The addition of a new playground and splash park gives families another reason to consider the area and creates a gathering place right within the neighbourhood.

These amenities can make a big difference when buyers are comparing where they want to live—not just which house they want to buy.

More Flexibility for New Home Designs

Another interesting feature of Aurora is the flexibility available to builders.

Architectural controls allow homes to be constructed with or without an attached garage. That gives builders more options when designing homes for different budgets and allows buyers to prioritize the features that matter most to them.

For some buyers, an attached garage will remain a must-have. For others, choosing a home without one could provide an opportunity to get into a brand-new detached home at a more attainable price.

What This Could Mean for Lloydminster Buyers

Affordability continues to be one of the biggest conversations in real estate.

Aurora creates an opportunity to bring more single-family new construction into the $400,000–$450,000 range, while still offering buyers the benefits of a planned neighbourhood and modern construction.

Whether you're a first-time buyer considering new construction, a family looking for more space, or a builder considering your next Lloydminster project, Aurora is certainly an area to keep on your radar.

Thinking about building or buying a new home in Aurora? I can help you look at available options, compare new construction with existing homes, and determine what makes the most sense for your budget and long-term plans.

Harpreet Christie, REMAX Lloydminster
780-205-7653
harpreet@bordercityrealestate.com
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Source information and pricing referenced from the City of Lloydminster. Lot pricing and new-home pricing are subject to change.

The Lloydminster residential real estate market remained active throughout July, with 51 residential properties changing hands across both the Alberta and Saskatchewan sides of the city.

Sales covered a wide range of property types and price points, showing that buyers weren't concentrated in just one segment of the market.

July 2026 Market Snapshot

A total of 51 residential properties sold, with an average sale price of approximately $311,196. The median sale price came in at $294,000, giving us a good indication that much of July's activity remained centred around Lloydminster's affordable and mid-range housing market.

Properties sold from a low of $65,000 to a high of $625,000. At the upper end, July included several sales above $500,000, including properties selling for $515,000, $536,000, $538,000, $580,000 and $625,000.

What Types of Homes Sold?

Detached homes were clearly the strongest segment of the market:

40 Detached Homes | 6 Apartments | 3 Semi-Detached Homes | 2 Row/Townhouses

That means roughly 78% of all July residential sales were detached homes.

There was still activity in the attached and condominium market, with apartment sales ranging from $142,000 up to $235,000 and townhome sales recorded at $185,000 and $268,000.

Where Were Buyers Spending?

The largest concentration of sales occurred between $200,000 and $400,000.

Of July's 51 sales, 16 sold between $200,000–$299,999, while another 11 sold between $300,000–$399,999. That's 27 sales—or approximately 53% of the entire month's activity—between $200,000 and $400,000.

We also saw healthy movement further up the market, with 7 sales between $400,000–$499,999 and 6 sales at $500,000 or higher.

This tells us Lloydminster continues to have buyers across a broad range of price points, but the $200,000–$400,000 range remains an important part of our market.

How Long Are Homes Taking to Sell?

The overall average Days on Market was approximately 42 days, but there's an important story behind that number.

The median was just 22 days.

Several properties took well over 100 days to sell—including listings at 105, 126, 137, 145 and 179 days—which pulled the overall average upward.

At the same time, we saw homes sell in 7, 9, 11, 12, 14 and 15 days.

What Does This Mean for Lloydminster Sellers?

July's numbers reinforce something we see repeatedly in our market: buyers will act quickly when the property, condition and price line up.

With more than half of July's sales occurring between $200,000 and $400,000 and a median selling time of only 22 days, sellers need to pay close attention to recent comparable sales when determining their list price.

Overpricing can cost valuable time on the market. A strong pricing and marketing strategy from day one gives sellers a much better opportunity to capture buyers while their listing is still fresh.

If you're thinking about selling this summer or fall, I'd be happy to prepare a current market evaluation and show you exactly where your home fits in today's Lloydminster market.

Harpreet Christie, REMAX Lloydminster
780-205-7653
harpreet@bordercityrealestate.com
BordercityRealEstate.com

July 27 – August 2, 2026

The Lloydminster real estate market remained active this week with 118 residential listings, 11 completed sales, an average sale price of $325,091, and an average of 47 days on market. Sellers achieved an average of 96.03% of their asking price, demonstrating continued buyer confidence in accurately priced homes.

One encouraging trend continues to be the speed at which quality homes are selling. Although the average days on market sits at 47 days, the median sold property sold in just 17 days, indicating that move-in-ready homes priced correctly are attracting strong interest.

Detached homes continue to lead the market, representing most of the week's activity across both active and sold properties. Entry-level homes, family homes, and newer construction all saw activity, while apartments and townhomes continued to provide affordable opportunities for first-time buyers and investors. Meanwhile, luxury properties remain active with several high-end homes entering pending status, highlighting continued strength across multiple price ranges.

Overall, Lloydminster remains a balanced but competitive market. Buyers still have choices, but desirable properties continue to move quickly, making preparation and pricing more important than ever.

If you're considering buying or selling, I'd be happy to discuss what these market trends mean for your property and your goals.

Harpreet Christie, REMAX Lloydminster
Owner / REALTOR®
📱 780-205-7653
📧 harpreet@bordercityrealestate.com
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July 20 – July 26, 2026

Another steady week in the Lloydminster real estate market shows continued buyer confidence despite limited inventory. Sales remained healthy across several price ranges, and homes that are priced correctly continue to sell quickly.

Market Snapshot

Market Analysis

Inventory Remains Limited

Active inventory sits at 111 residential listings, which continues to provide sellers with a competitive advantage. Buyers still have choices, but desirable homes in popular neighbourhoods are receiving strong interest.

Prices Continue to Hold

The average sale price reached $341,980, demonstrating that buyer demand remains healthy across multiple price ranges. Most activity continues to occur in the affordable and mid-range market, where buyers are finding good value.

Homes Continue Selling Quickly

The average home sold in 35 days, while the median sale occurred in just 21 days. This tells us that attractive, well-priced homes continue to move quickly, even as some higher-priced listings require longer marketing times.

Property Trends

Reviewing this week's transactions reveals several notable trends:

• Detached single-family homes continue to dominate both listings and sales.

• The strongest buyer activity remains between $250,000 and $450,000.

• Luxury properties remain available, with several listings over $1 million, although they typically require longer marketing times.

• Entry-level homes continue to experience consistent demand, giving first-time buyers opportunities while also providing strong options for investors.

• Apartment condominiums and townhomes continue to offer affordable alternatives and are seeing steady movement.

What This Means for Buyers

While inventory has improved compared to earlier in the year, the market is still competitive. Buyers who are pre-approved and ready to act are finding success, particularly when new listings enter the market.

What This Means for Sellers

The market continues to reward homes that are priced accurately and professionally marketed. With inventory still relatively limited and homes averaging just over a month on the market, sellers remain in a favourable position.

If you're considering selling, today's market conditions continue to support strong values, particularly in the most active price ranges.

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

Whether you're curious about your home's current value or planning your next move, I'd be happy to help you navigate today's Lloydminster market.

Harpreet Christie, REMAX Lloydminster
📱 780-205-7653
📧 harpreet@bordercityrealestate.com
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