The Lloydminster Border Markers mark the boundary between the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan)

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THE BORDER CITY

Time change confusion fades as Sask. updates law for Lloydminster

Apr 30, 2026 | 12:18 PM

No need to worry about missing appointments because of the one-hour time difference anymore.

Saskatchewan is updating its time legislation as neighbouring Alberta prepares to stop changing clocks, a move expected to simplify life in border communities like Lloydminster.

In a release issued Thursday, the province said it will repeal and replace its long-standing Time Act with new legislation reflecting current practices and allowing flexibility for communities near provincial boundaries.

The change follows Alberta’s decision to make 2026 its final “spring forward,” after which it plans to remain on Central Standard Time year-round.

Saskatchewan’s current Time Act, introduced in 1966, established CST for most of the province while allowing certain regions to hold local votes on time observance.

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Lloydminster and surrounding areas currently follow Mountain Standard Time in winter to stay aligned with Alberta.

The proposed Time Act, 2026 would allow time option areas to be set by regulation for border communities that choose to follow a neighbouring jurisdiction.

“While our residents have long been used to running on ‘Lloydminster time’, the differing provincial time zones often prove a little tricky for those visiting our city for work and pleasure,” Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers said.

“We welcome an updated Time Act that reflects how our border community functions day-to-day. No time travel required.”

Local MLA Colleen Young said the changes will help address long-standing challenges tied to Lloydminster’s position on the provincial border.

“Straddling the border comes with its own unique set of challenges; eliminating the time changes removes one of them, providing consistency for the constituents of my riding.”

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