June 12, 2023 – June 18, 2023
268 Active Listings 15 Pending 5 ✅ SOLDThe average price this past week dropped over $100,000 to $226,900, taking only 55 Days on the Market until SOLD.
Are you interested to know how much your home is worth? I would be happy to discuss your Real Estate Needs.
Harpreet Christie
RE/MAX of Lloydminster
780-205-7653
Welcome to my monthly real estate market update for Lloydminster. Look at what happened with the Lloydminster Real Estate Market last month.
65 Properties Sold in May of 2023. A significant increase from the previous month. Activity in Lloydminster is relatively active and increasing in sales.
The average selling price range was $306,679, averaging 81 days on the market. The average price has increased slightly in the Lloydminster market.
Is now the time to sell or buy? Of course, it is. Feel free to contact me for a FREE market evaluation.
Harpreet Christie
RE/MAX of Lloydminster
(780)205-7653
http://BorderCityRealEstate.com
Over $900 million is to be spent as Saskatchewan’s Covenant Energy is to build a refinery to produce renewable diesel and jet fuel on the north east edge of Lloydminster.
Construction is to begin in 2024 and production will come on stream in 2026.
Josh Gustafson, president and CEO says they will utilize canola as the raw material for production.
“So, we are looking at about 450,000 metric tonnes of feedstock per year – producing about 430 million litres of product per year.”
Gustafson adds the plant will provide 60 full time jobs and hundreds of jobs over the construction phase.
The CEO who farms in southeast Saskatchewan notes that “by harnessing the potential of prairie-grown resources, the refinery will pave the way for Lloydminster to become a leading hub of low-emission, renewable energy.” Also, the plant will be able to utilize even canola from a difficult crop season.
“We will take obviously the top-grade canola oil that is produced in the region, but we will also be able to take any oil coming from off-spec canola or heated canola. We can still utilize that oil – once it is processed,” says Gustafson.
The new plant will be doing some pre-treatment on-site, but they will take product from neighbouring processors like ADM, says Gustafson.
In a news release, mayor Gerald Aalbers says, “The arrival of Covenant Energy’s renewable energy refinery in Lloydminster signifies the power of collaboration between the Government of Saskatchewan, the City of Lloydminster and Covenant Energy. This milestone ushers in a new era of sustainable growth and solidifies Lloydminster as a prime business destination, creating jobs and fostering economic prosperity.”
The Lloydminster Oilfield Technical Society in a statement welcomes the new community partner to the Border City. President Roger Deeks says,”I believe this is a tremendous project that leverages Lloydminster’s oil and gas workforce and know-how. With both the operating and maintenance labour pools in place, the project has a leg-up on others. We look forward to incorporating more downstream oil and gas material into the 2024 Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show held next September.”
Gustafson confirmed that their capital expenditure for the refinery is $920 million.
The plant will be constructed on the northeast edge of Lloydminster – off 40 Avenue on some 40 acres of land.
4420 50 Ave Lloydminster, AB T9V 0W2
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City of Lloydminster Hosted Events and Celebrations
Join us for our annual pancake breakfast on July 13, 2023 from 7 – 10 am to kick off the Lloyd Ex fair!
Coffee, pancakes, fruit and sausages will be served for FREE!
By Gerry Lampow
Tuesday, May. 30th, 2023
Manager at the Synergy Lloydminster branch, Gord Thiel says they were drawn to the project given the number of groups that benefit from the services of Border City Connects.
Community partnerships were celebrated on Tuesday as Synergy Credit Union and Lloydminster & District Co-operative teamed up to get new wheels for Border City Connects.
Executive director of the non-profit Glenn Fagnan says last year’s Play-It-Forward raised about $60,000 and the co-operatives’ partnership put together $55,000 to secure the purchase of the new Para-van to assist transporting clients across the city.
“We do lots of things in the community with other non-profits. We do both the school divisions. So, it will be utilized for the school divisions for students with intellectual and physical disabilities, but then we do so much more. We do safe rides home. We transport non-profits all over the place,” says Fagnan.
The new ride comes equipped with a wheelchair lift, can seat 14 passengers with a driver and is decorated with inclusive artwork from the creatives at Synergy and the Lloyd Co-op team.
“Mobility-challenged individuals. They (Border City Connects) provide access for seniors. Access to transportation for students. It really hit a great cross-section of our community and people that really had a need for this type of service.”
Director of marketing and community relations with Lloyd Co-op Kristine Knourek says they too were inspired by the critical community role of Border City Connects.
“It was just a slam dunk to partner with another cooperative business in supporting the community as much as we do. So, we feel very honoured and very humbled today to unveil and announce the fourth Para-van for Border City Connects.”
Fagnan adds the new van would be on its maiden voyage right away taking a group of Ukrainians on a tour of the city.
Lloydminster, AB/SK – Calculated based on the final assessment roll and the 2023 budget requirements, Lloydminster City Council passed the 2023 mill rate during the Council meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Defined in the 2023 Mill Rate, Council approved the mill rates resulting in an overall residential increase of 0.78 per cent and an overall non-residential decrease of 0.58 per cent in comparison to 2022.
Since the bylaw’s first reading on May 8, 2023, the residential municipal rate decreased from 7.1814 to 7.1785 mills, and the non-residential municipal rate decreased from 12.9265 to 12.9213 mills due to assessment revisions since first reading of the bylaw. All other rates remained unchanged.
The total taxable assessment, including assessment revisions, for the 2023 tax year is $4.657 billion, which is up from $4.5 billion in 2022 or a 3.4 per cent overall increase. In 2023, with the assessment and proposed mill rate changes, the tax levy will collect an estimated $42,377,534 for municipal purposes, as approved in the 2023 budget revisions on May 8, 2023.
Saturday, May 27, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Servus Sports Centre 5202 12 Street Lloydminster AB T9V 0W1
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City of Lloydminster Hosted Events and Celebrations
Spring Clean-up Garage Sale SSC
Date: Saturday, May 27
Vendor Set-up: 7:00-8:30am
Open to Public: 8:30am-2:00pm
Vendor Takedown: 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: $35 includes two tables. Each additional table is $5. There is a maximum of six tables per registration fee.
Spring clean-up is well underway and it’s the perfect time for the multi-vendor indoor garage sale at the Servus Sports Centre! Shopping starts at 8:30am and there is no charge for the public to attend. Don’t miss out on these bargains and please remember to bring a shopping bag or two.
We’ll do all the advertising for you and the tables will be ready in your reserved spot for you to arrange your sale items. No large appliances, furniture or home-based businesses are accepted.
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.
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:
Approved design changes that businesses may include in their improvement projects are:
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.
Welcome to my monthly real estate market update for Lloydminster. Look at what happened with the Lloydminster Real Estate Market last month.
37 Properties Sold in March of 2023. A slight increase from the previous month. Activity in Lloydminster is active and consistent.
The average selling price range was $273,491, with an average of 93 days on the market.
Is now the time to sell or buy? Of course, it is. Feel free to contact me for a FREE market evaluation.
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.
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.
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:
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.