Good morning Border area, it’s Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 and this is your Border Brief. we are currently under two yellow weather watches issued by environment canada, more on those in Weather. Roads aren’t in great shape at the moment with visibility already dropping, more on that in traffic. Now to everything you need to know as you head out the door.
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In news:
A Sunday night collision involving a pedestrian had officials from Saskatchewan Health Authority’s ambulance dispatch centre in Prince Albert dispatching a crew from Onion Lake due to lack of available local crews.
Lloydminster RCMP have made an arrest after locating drugs and a weapon during a recent investigation. Police say the suspect now faces multiple charges and the investigation is ongoing.
Saskatchewan has announced funding for new long-term care facilities across the province, but Lloydminster was not included. The decision has renewed local concerns about seniors being forced to leave the community for care, despite ongoing calls for investment in border-city services. We have reached out to MLA Colleen Young for comment on the situation.
For more on these and other headlines in the area, head over to borderpulse.ca.
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Commodities
March spring wheat closed at $5.18 per bushel, gaining about 7 cents on the day.
March canola closed at $639 per tonne, little changed.
March feeder cattle closed at $356.45 per hundredweight, down just over $8.
March oats closed at $3.02 per bushel, higher on the session.
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 was trading at US$45.16 per barrel, up modestly on the day.
West Texas Intermediate crude was trading around US$59.39 per barrel.
Shares of Cenovus Energy finished slightly lower.
Shares of Strathcona Resources closed higher.
Traffic: Highway 16 in both directions considered partially covered for the most part with reduced visibility in all directions due to the blowing snow. If you are headed north to Onion Lake as well as out towards St. Walburg and Turtleford areas you can expect partially covered roads in the region with sections of reduced visibility as well.
In town, progress is ongoing on street clearing operations. I personally witnessed a vehicle go up on the curb over a sidewalk because they were going the wrong way down a street and met a school bus. Please pay attention to which side of the windrows you need to be on to drive safely in those communities.
Weather:
A yellow Wind Watch is in effect warning of gusts approaching 90 km/h this evening into tomorrow morning. A snow squall watch is also in effect due to the chance of winds and snow causing areas of zero visibility.
Today, we are headed to a high of -5 with cloudy skies and snow throughout the day. As of 6:00 a.m. at the airport it’s -9 feeling like -18 with the winds out of the north at 28 gusting to 45 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:
The Lloydminster Bobcats came back from a 2-0 deficit with two goals in the third period to beat the Olds Grizzlies with a shootout winner. that notches their second win in a row, they take on Grand Prairie, Friday night at home.
The Calgary Flames were defeated by the New Jersey Devils 2-1in NHL action yesterday.
That’s your border brief for Tuesday Jan. 20, 2026, have a great rest of your day and check back tomorrow for everything you need as you go out the door.
