Good morning Lloydminster and area and welcome to your local brief before you head off to work for today. Roads, weather, today in history and a headline recap can be found below.
Current Conditions: Roads remain in good shape overall, with few spots of concern.
Highway 16 between Edmonton and Lloydminster: Conditions reported as mostly bare through to a small section east of Edmonton.
Highway 16 between Lloydminster and Saskatoon: Bare, no visibility issues.
Highway 16 between Lloydminster and Onion Lake: Conditions reported as Partially covered.
Highways near St. Walburg, Turtleford 3, 21, 26, 303: Partially covered, still have an ongoing issue at Deercreek Bridge.
Temperature: – 19
Winds: South at 17 km/h
Wind chill: -29
Visibility: 16km
What to watch for today: Clearing around noon.
Special weather notes: No special weather notes today.
*This is a summary of the most up to date information you can find at Saskatchewan Highway Hotlines, Alberta 511 and Environment Canada.
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History brief:
In 1920 – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police officially replaced the North-West Mounted Police, formally creating the modern RCMP as Canada’s national police service.
Events brief:
What’s going on around town:
12 p.m. – Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care Society – Legacy Centre.
City of Lloydminster will continue with downtown snow removal efforts tonight.
In case you missed it:
A baby was murdered Christmas Eve, charges have been laid
A local apartment complex is visited twice by law enforcement in 24 hours
Have a great day and check back every morning for the news you need going out the door!
