Murray Wood: With just a bit more attention to detail, Kinsmen Park could be pretty perfect
There were people in Kinsmen Park paid to be working the other morning, so Murray Wood wonders why the litter wasn't pic...
Tag Archives: Road Conditions
Winter storm turns deadly as RCMP report fatal semi crash, 82 collisions
What began as a major storm ended in tragedy on Saskatchewan highways. RCMP said the storm turned deadly after two semis collided near Broadview, leaving one semi driver dead, as police dealt with a s...
Dec 18, 2025 RCMP said calls for service had slowed on Wednesday morning but warned road conditions remained dangerous, especially with increased travel expected ahead of the weekend and holiday season.(Alex_Schmidt / Depositphotos.com)
Owner of Rosetown Towing urging drivers to slow down on Highway 7
Overnight rain led to icy road conditions on Friday morning on some Saskatchewan highways leaving a handful of vehicles in the ditch. Rosetown Towing pulled four semis out of the ditch along highway 7...
Dec 28, 2024
Provincial travel much improved around Saskatchewan
Things were looking a little better on Saskatchewan roads on Sunday afternoon, with the number of highways where travel was not recommended vastly reduced from Sunday morning, when travel was risky in...
Nov 24, 2024 Snow clearing crews had done a fantastic job of making travel in Saskatchewan safer by mid- afternoon on Sunday, clearing many provincial highways. (Highway Hotline/submitted)
Highway Hotline changes aim to make information clearer, more concise
As winter approaches in Saskatchewan, Highway Hotline would like to remind users of some terminology changes announced in September. Dan Palmer with the Ministry of Highways says the changes were enac...
Nov 04, 2024 Screens at Highway Hotlines' "nerve centre" in Regina. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Trans-Canada Highway east of Swift Current reopened
A section of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Swift Current that was closed Thursday morning has reopened. According to the Highway Hotline, Highway 1 was closed from Rush Lake to just west of Mortlac...
Feb 08, 2024 A farmer uses his tractor to help clear the road after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway. (RCMP/Submitted)
Postpone travel plans if possible: RCMP
Recent snow and freezing rain have led to tricky conditions on many roads and highways across Saskatchewan, and RCMP asked drivers to delay their travel plans, if possible. "Road conditions continue t...
Dec 28, 2022
Herbert couple thankful after near-miss with semi
Kelly Leibel said it was a harrowing experience getting sideswiped by a semi Thursday afternoon and he's thankful no one was seriously hurt. Leibel and his wife Lisa were travelling from their home in...
Mar 10, 2022 (Lisa Leibel/Submitted)
CAA Saskatchewan urges drivers to prepare for winter conditions
Winter driving conditions could be treacherous throughout the province on Sunday and Monday, forcing drivers to be prepared for the worst. CAA Saskatchewan is reminding motorists to be diligent in the...
Nov 07, 2020
Road conditions force brief closure of Highway 11 near Dundurn
Vehicles and semis lined the ditches along Highway 11 south of Saskatoon due to freezing rain early Tuesday. The Saskatoon Police Service reported just before 6 a.m., that the northbound lanes of the ...
Mar 31, 2020
Mild weather and decent highway conditions expected for the rest of 2019
Mild weather should make for normal driving conditions heading into the new year, according to Highway Hotline. Daily highs across Saskatchewan are hovering around the single digits, with the occasion...
Dec 26, 2019
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Sarah Mills: A staged photo op in Team Canada jerseys can't hide the political cracks
As the western premiers meeting wrapped up in Kananaskis, Sarah Mills says the tensions were evident, and couldn't be hi...
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