Saskatchewan is spending $2.2 million as it moves forward on its commitment to research the liberation therapy’s effectiveness in treating multiple sclerosis.

Approximately 800 people have already passed through the new Thorpe Recovery Centre, days before the organization officially moves into its new facility west of Lloydminster, near Blackfoot.

Alberta Premier Alison Redford was asked by the media in a conference call on Thursday to set a date for the provincial election this spring, but she would only confirm that it would occur within the set time frame of March 1 and May 31.

Simply put, Lloydminster will host the first Inspiring Women Conference this February because Kelly Sidoryk and Terra Weaver were tired of driving to other communities for events.

The Lloydminster and District Fish and Game Association is holding their annual Gun and Outdoor Sportsman Show on Saturday and Sunday at the Stockade Convention Centre.

Alberta Works is holding a job fair on Tuesday for employers in Lloydminster who are having difficulties retaining staff in a job market where unemployment is among the lowest in the province.

Business has been good for ICI Solutions Inc. Artificial Lift. So much so in fact, the Lloydminster-based company has been flagged once more for its rapid growth by Alberta Venture magazine.

Alberta Transportation is decreasing restrictions on drivers with diabetes.

Lloydminster Comprehensive High School students are giving children in Africa the gift of choice, according to the founder of Hands at Work Africa.

If you know her, you’ve probably heard her talk about them. There’s Chase, who at first was pretty shy but he’s come out of his shell and then there’s Tango, who turned out to be a natural in front of the camera. There’s others too and if you ask Amy Volume, she’ll tell you all about the animals she’s come to love from volunteering at the Lloydminster and District SPCA.