On January 15, 2026, residents of Lloydminster experienced a significant power outage that disrupted essential services throughout the community. Utility crews promptly began assessing the situation and working to restore power.
Lloydminster Power Outage Details
The power outage affected various city facilities, leading to temporary closures. These included:
- Bioclean Aquatic Centre
- Russ Robertson Arena
- Archie Miller Arena
- Servus Sports Centre
- Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre
Closure Updates
As of 5:10 p.m. on January 15, the affected facilities announced they would remain closed for the evening. However, it was expected that these venues would reopen the following day, January 16, pending the restoration of power.
By 9:33 p.m., power was successfully restored across the community. City facilities were set to resume regular operating hours on January 16, including morning programming at all locations.
Traffic Safety Reminder
During the power outage, residents were reminded to approach intersections with non-functional traffic lights as four-way stops. Drivers were encouraged to exercise caution and adhere to all posted traffic regulations to ensure safety.
The City of Lloydminster continues to prioritize the restoration of services and will provide further updates as necessary.
