Good morning Border area, it’s Monday, January 19, 2026 and this is your Border Brief. There is snow in the forecast for tomorrow and temps stay cold all week, more on that in weather. That also changed the outlook on road conditions. Now to everything you need to know as you head out the door.
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In news:
The day the power went out was a busy one for County of Vermilion River fire crews. It wasn’t a great day for a bail fire but Clandonald and Dewberry departments spent around 6 hours fighting one well into the evening being hampered by the high winds. The departments also responded to power lines down and the incident that injured a Kitscoty RCMP officer.
The City of Lloydminster will resume street clean-up today. Signs have been up all weekend in the area of Lloyd Comprehensive, reminder, do not park on the roadways during snow removal operations.
Kitscoty Golf and Disc Golf Course is asking people to please refrain from operating snowmobiles on the course. It can do permanent damage to the fairway, greens and other areas.
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Commidities:
March spring wheat closed at $5.18 per bushel, higher on the week.
March canola closed at $639.50 per tonne, gaining nearly $16 week over week.
March feeder cattle closed at $356.45 per hundredweight, lower on the week.
March oats closed at $3.02 per bushel, finishing higher.
Feed barley is trading around $237 per tonne in central Alberta, according to the latest Alberta Agriculture weekly market review.
Yellow peas are trading around $255 per tonne, based on the same report.
Energy Stocks
Western Canadian Select crude closed the week at US$45.16 per barrel, higher on the week.
West Texas Intermediate crude traded around US$59.20 per barrel at Friday’s close.
Shares of Cenovus Energy finished the week slightly lower.
Shares of Strathcona Resources also ended the week modestly lower.
Traffic: Highway 16 in both directions from Lloyd are considered bare this morning from Edmonton through to Saskatoon. However, going north to Onion Lake as well as out towards St. Walburg and Turtleford areas you can expect partially covered roads in the region.
In town, progress is ongoing on street clearing operations. However, some of the sidestreets still have significant ruts and can pull vehicles in all directions. Please take your time on these streets and some parking lots.
Weather:
Today, we are headed to a high of -12 with mostly cloudy skies by this afternoon. As of 5:00 a.m. at the airport it’s -18 feeling like -25 with the winds out of the west at 12 km/h.
*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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Upcoming Events:
Swimming and Snowflakes –
Jan. 24 starting at 5:30 the Bioclean Aquatic Centre turns into a winter wonderland scene as they put on Swimming and Snowflakes, courtesy of Walkin’ on Water. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the Bioclean or Walkin’ on Water.
Outdoor Winter Classic –
The Jr. Rustlers will take on the Phantoms on Jan. 24 at the Cenovus Hub outside rink in the Outdoor Classic. You can skate with the Rustlers at 12:30. The games are at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 and 5 p.m. It’s all in support of I love Alberta Boobs.
Firefighters appreciation banquet –
Islay Curling Club is hosting a Bonspiel in support of the County of Vermilion River Fire Service at the Islay Curling Rink on January 21st – 25th. The firefighter appreciation banquet is Friday night. Tickets are $35 for age 13 and up, $15 for ages 6-12 and free for 5 and under. Head over to County of Vermilion River Protective Services for more information.
** If you’ve got an event coming up, send us a message at admin@borderpulse.ca so it can end up here! **
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Sports:
A four point game by Joel Webb helped lift the Lloydminster Bandits to a win over the Killam Wheat Kings 7-3 yesterday afternoon at home.
Zach Hyman scored two goals last night as the Oilers shut out the St. Louis Blues 6-0 last night.
The New Jersey Devils take on the Calgary flames at home tonight.
That’s it for your Border Brief this morning, have a great Monday and tune back in tomorrow for all you need heading into work.
