Tag: icy roads

Town of Kindersley Reminds Motorists to Slow Down for Conditions

Road Sand and Salt Not as Effective in Frigid Temperatures The Town of Kindersley is reminding motorists to please remember to slow down and drive for the winter conditions. Many intersections in Kindersley are very icy and the water main break on the 300 block of 7th Avenue West has made the area even more… Continue reading Town of Kindersley Reminds Motorists to Slow Down for Conditions

Icy conditions close highways around Regina, travel not recommended

Source: CBC News, November 28, 2018  Multiple collisions, vehicles in ditches, reported in area Treacherous road conditions are sending vehicles into ditches and shutting down roads in southern Saskatchewan — especially in the Regina, Moose Jaw, Bagonie, Indian Head and Lumsden areas. Further south, road conditions are also poor in the Weyburn, Francis, Stoughton and Midale areas… Continue reading Icy conditions close highways around Regina, travel not recommended

Highway 1 reopened, but RCMP warn of ‘treacherous’ conditions after multiple crashes

Source: CBC News, April 5, 2018 Highway 1 reopened but Highway 6 now partially closed as White Butte RCMP respond to collision south of Regina Multiple crashes and a multi-vehicle collision forced the closure of Highway 1 between Moose Jaw and Regina on Thursday, and while the highway has now been reopened, police are warning people to… Continue reading Highway 1 reopened, but RCMP warn of ‘treacherous’ conditions after multiple crashes

Travel not recommended on several highways

Source: CBC News, March 23, 2018  Snow storm expected to pass through southern Sask. Travel is not recommended in the Kindersley area. As of 7 a.m. CST, travel is not recommended on the following highways and sections: Highway 2: Tuxford to Chamberlain. Highway 7: Fiske to Kindersley, Kindersley to Alberta border. Highway 13: Eastend to North… Continue reading Travel not recommended on several highways

Poor driving conditions across most of the province

Source: Ashleigh Mattern, CBC News, December 6, 2017  Winter driving conditions include icy, slippery sections or swirling snow Winter driving conditions exist across most of Saskatchewan today, with icy, slippery sections or swirling snow. Travel is not recommend on several highways west of North Battleford, including between Maidstone and Lloydminster on Highway 16. Most of the… Continue reading Poor driving conditions across most of the province

Caution urged on snowy roads after multiple crashes in Saskatoon area

Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, December 5, 2017  Drivers are being urged to be cautious after multiple crashes in the Saskatoon area on Tuesday. Snowfall has resulted in slippery streets and Saskatoon police have advised motorists to adjust their driving to allow for worsening road conditions. Emergency crews were called to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of… Continue reading Caution urged on snowy roads after multiple crashes in Saskatoon area

Road Conditions Deteriorating North of Kindersley

Highways are Looking Rough For those planning to travel North of Kindersley today please be advised conditions are deteriorating. The Kindersley RCMP are cautioning drivers that North of Kindersley is icy and snow covered with blowing snow causing poor visibility. Travel is not recommended on Highways 51, 31 and 21 North of Kerrobert. This advisory… Continue reading Road Conditions Deteriorating North of Kindersley

UPDATE: Fog Advisory Ended for Kindersley and Area

UPDATE – 10:12AM  Fog Advisory Ended. – 7:00 AM, November 9 Fog Advisory for R.M. of Kindersley, including Kindersley Brock and Flaxcombe, R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario, R.M. of Oakdale including Coleville, R.M. of Progress including Kerrobert and Luseland, and R.M. of Snipe Lake including Eston and Plato According to Environment Canada, dense patches of freezing… Continue reading UPDATE: Fog Advisory Ended for Kindersley and Area

Sask. police urge caution on icy roads, 16 collisions reported in Saskatoon

Source: CBC News, November 4, 2017  Snow creates icy conditions on roads, snowfall warning still in effect for Yorkton area Winter conditions have settled over parts of Saskatchewan and the public is being urged to drive carefully after a series of collisions in Saskatoon overnight. Saskatoon police reported 16 crashes between 6 p.m. CST on… Continue reading Sask. police urge caution on icy roads, 16 collisions reported in Saskatoon