Good morning border region it is Wednesday Jan. 14, and with no pressing issues off the top, lets get right to Today’s Border Brief.
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In news:
1 –Snow removal for Cenovus Hub estimated at over $130,000
2 –Dogsled day gives Father Gorman students lessons to take home after the board coordinated with Metis 18
3 -Saskatchewan is asking hunters to fill out the Hunting Harvest Survey, you can click on the link here.
4 -CTV reported that Swan Lake Manitoba RCMP attended a school bus rollover which sent 15 to hospital.
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March spring wheat closed at $5.10 per bushel, down slightly on the day.
March canola closed at $632.80 per tonne, up $12.
March feeder cattle closed at $362.13 per hundredweight, gaining nearly $6.
March oats closed at $2.92 per bushel, lower on the session.
Feed barley is trading around $236 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 Markets:
Western Canadian Select crude closed at US$46.46 per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate was trading around $61.10 US a barrel.
Traffic:
Roads in all directions are considered bare this morning. The is just one ongoing issue is at Deer Creek Bridge.
Weather:
A mix of sun and cloud today with a high of 5 degrees. As of 6 a.m. at the airport, it’s 2 degrees with wind out of the southwest at 16 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:
Lloydminster Comprehensive High School Presents The Lightning Thief Jan. 15-17, tickets are $35 each and available at the Vic Juba Theatre.
Cancer Support Group– A newly formed Cancer Support Group has launched in Lloydminster. They meet at 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Lloydminster Library.
IGNITE – a fundraiser for Lloydminster Region Health Foundation is this Saturday at the Gold Horse Casino. It features Sarah Wells and Jordan Totoo For more information head over to their Facebook page.
** 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 Calgary Flames lost 5-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets last night.
The Bobcats are back to work tonight as they take on the Bonnyville Pontiacs at the Cenovus Energy Hub.
Did you know Highway 16, the Yellowhead, runs more than 2,900 kilometres across four provinces?
Daily Quiz:
What year did Canada officially adopt its current red-and-white maple leaf flag? 1965
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