Lloydminster, Bi-provincial city in Central Alberta and West Central Saskatchewan, Canada
Lloydminster is a city in central Alberta and west central Saskatchewan, Canada, that straddles the provincial boundary. Its main street runs precisely along this border, dividing the municipality into two administrative halves governed by the laws of each province.
In 1903, the Barr Colonists, a group of around 2,600 settlers from England led by Reverend George Lloyd, founded the settlement. Their arrival marked the start of organized colonization in this border area between the two provinces.
The name honors Reverend George Lloyd, who led the colony, while streets often carry names of early English settlers. Signage at many intersections reminds visitors they are crossing between two provinces with different regulations, a split that remains part of daily life.
Residents on both sides follow Alberta's time zone, as the municipality adheres to Mountain Standard Time year-round. Saskatchewan does not observe daylight saving time elsewhere in the province, creating a one-hour difference with the eastern portion during certain months.
The municipal government operates under the laws of both provinces simultaneously, meaning any change to the charter requires approval from both Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Lloydminster Museum preserves evidence of this unusual administrative structure and displays artifacts from the time of the first English settlers.
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