Christian Apostolovski

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Lloydminster council passes borrowing bylaw

6 days ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

It’s now in the books; Lloydminster has adopted a bylaw to borrow an additional $7,380,926 for the Cenovus Energy Hub. The city has been working on obtaining the funding from the Government of Alberta but, following this year’s budget, their request was not fulfilled. Read more: Cenovus Energy Hub set to open in SeptemberFunding for the project saw the Government of Saskatchewan and the federal government give $16.5 mill each.
VIDEO: Arena excitement is palpable

1 week ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

Well, it’s official, I’ve been inside the Cenovus Energy Hub, the new arena in Lloyd. I really did feel like a kid in a candy store during Tuesday morning’s media tour. Read more: Cenovus Energy Hub receives sponsorshipLet me try to paint you a picture as best as my memory will serve. Off the road, we walked in to a very open room. Staircases led upstairs, which would take you to the main arena and community rink.
Pest control experts appointed by council

1 week ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

Pest control was top of mind as Lloydminster council appointed two people to deal with problems in the city. At the May 20 meeting, council discussed appointing Charles McDonald and Sean Paterson as pest control inspectors. Read more: Mural Fest receives council supportThe two individuals, who are employed by the city, will receive compensation for the extra duties they would be taking on.
Strathcona sells Montney business

1 week ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

Strathcona Resources Ltd. recently sold all of its Montney Formation assets for approximately $2.84 billion. The sale comes as Strathcona reports a strong Q1 for 2025. Read more: Strathcona looks to strong 2025The sale is broken up into three separate transactions. The sale of Kakwa assets to ARC Resources Ltd. for $1.695 million, Grand Prairie assets for approximately $850 million and the Groundbirch asset to Tourmaline Oil Corp for $291.5 million.
Lloyd property tax rate passed at 2.47 per cent increase

1 week ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

The City of Lloydminster has passed its 2025 property tax mill rate, bringing with it a 2.47 per cent property tax increase. This is down from the original 4.5 per cent increase but up slightly from the previous 2.37 per cent. Read more: Non-profit organization property tax exemption noticeA drop in assessment was the cause of the slightly higher tax rate.
Cenovus Energy Hub set to open in September

1 week ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

It’s been a long time coming and the finish line is in sight for the Cenovus Energy Hub. Media toured the new arena Tuesday (May 27) as construction moved closer to completion this summer. Read more: Understanding the Cenovus Energy HubThe main foyer offers an open concept, giving a bigger feel to the facility. “This is our main foyer area, it’s quite open as you can see,” said Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers as he led media into the facility for the first time.
Land use bylaw primed for completion

1 week ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

Lloydminster council once again had the opportunity to review the land use bylaw following a public hearing. The last public hearing, held April 28, featured members of the public packing city hall to discuss a variety of topics, including community support centres and allowed signage in the community. Read more: Lloydminster continues land use bylaw reviewAdministration took the public’s feedback and began making changes to the draft land use bylaw.
Column: Hope for the future of Lloyd

2 weeks ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

While this may be hard to believe, I am a fan of the soon-to-open Cenovus Energy Hub and hope the idea of expanding sports and entertainment in Lloyd is fruitful. It’s a truly controversial take in our current climate, I know. Read more: Column: Jubilee advocacyIt’s tough to grasp the things we can only imagine, like the benefit of the new arena. We don’t have definitive numbers of how many people will go daily or weekly, or how many events we’ll get. The assumption is, build it and they will come.
Three reappointed to Vic Juba board

2 weeks ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

The City of Lloydminster has renewed the appointment of three members to the Vic Juba Community Theatre board. The city is the only member on the board and as per the board’s bylaws, each member is to be appointed by the city. Read more: Vic Juba Community Theatre gets fundingLloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers asked why the three individuals’ terms were ending at the beginning of May 2027.
User groups prepare for life at new arena

2 weeks ago | meridiansource.ca | Christian Apostolovski

As the Cenovus Energy Hub opening day draws closer, information around the lease rates for user groups has been revealed. Read more: Understanding the Cenovus Energy HubCurrently, to rent the Centennial Civic Centre, groups aren’t paying. In the new arena, however, they will be. For their upcoming season, the Lloydminster Bobcats will be paying $1,703.07 for their contract. The Lloydminster Junior B Bandits will only be paying during their season at a monthly rate of $478.04. Coun.