Lloydminster Learning Council Association wins 2026 literacy award

In celebration of International Literacy Day, Sept. 8, the Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the Lloydminster Learning Council Association (LLCA) has received the 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Award.

The award has been given annually since 2005, in each province and territory, to “recognize an organization that has made significant contributions to strengthening literacy initiatives,” the province said in a statement.

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The LLCA has been helping people and families with their literacy skills since it was founded in 1975 and now serves more than 1,800 learners annually.

“The Lloydminster Learning Council Association has worked diligently in the community for the past 51 years to build connections, provide literacy education and help shape the foundation of lifelong learning for community members,” Education Minister Everett Hindley said.

“It is evident throughout all their initiatives that they are committed to making literacy accessible, inclusive and community-centred. Congratulations to the LLCA’s educators and volunteers on this award.”

The statement from the province highlighted the LLCA’s initiatives, including “family literacy programming, the intergenerational pen pal project, newcomer supports and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.”

“It is an honour to see the Lloydminster Learning Council Association recognized for our commitment to literacy in Lloydminster and area,” Lloydminster Learning Council Program Director Kimberly Englot said.

“The work behind that recognition is very intentional: finding meaningful ways to engage families, remove barriers to learning for everyone, and make literacy part of everyday life for all.”