Source: CTV News, November 10, 2019 EDMONTON — Winter driving conditions in the city over the weekend created havoc on roads, with nearly more than 350 collisions reported to Edmonton police. The system brought rain into the city Friday evening before transitioning into snow. By Sunday, approximately 15 centimetres of snow had fallen, according to… Continue reading More than 350 crashes in Edmonton after winter storm rolls through
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Sask. farmers facing big, messy task
By William DeKay, The Western Producer, October 10, 2016 This year’s harvest had come to a chilly halt October 5 southwest of Perdue, Sask., when a snow storm blew into the province There’s good news and bad news for weather-weary farmers who are still hoping to harvest what’s left of this year’s rapidly deteriorating crop.… Continue reading Sask. farmers facing big, messy task
Early October storm blankets Prairies with snow
By Jackie Dunham, CTV News, October 6, 2016 Heavy snow catches Saskatoon off guard As most Canadians busy themselves with Thanksgiving preparations this week, Prairie inhabitants have been struggling with an unwelcome snowstorm. It’s only been two weeks into autumn and parts of central and southwest Saskatchewan and northern Manitoba have already received their first… Continue reading Early October storm blankets Prairies with snow
UPDATE: Snowfall Warning: Kindersley and Area
By Rina Rast and Kindersley Social, October 6 2016 UPDATE – 4:00PM Environment Canada has lifted the snowfall warning for the R.M. of Kindersley and surrounding R.M.’s. Although the weather conditions have improved, winter conditions on highways across Southern Saskatchewan persist. Drivers are encouraged to drive safely, according to the conditions, and use reduced speed… Continue reading UPDATE: Snowfall Warning: Kindersley and Area
3 semis jackknife on Sask. highways as treacherous conditions continue
By CBC News, October 6, 2016 Snow tapering off after major storm hammers south, central areas of province At least three jackknifed semi-trucks were on Saskatchewan highways early Thursday morning as treacherous driving conditions continued. A storm system has dumped up to 40 centimetres of snow on some areas, and it’s expected a few more centimetres… Continue reading 3 semis jackknife on Sask. highways as treacherous conditions continue
Snow piles up across Saskatchewan
By Krista Sharpe, Global News, October 5, 2016 It seems Saskatchewan has skipped over fall and jumped right into winter. Many residents in Saskatchewan are now dealing with wintery weather as parts of the province saw up to 40 centimetres of snow by Oct. 5. Saskatoon had power outages and residents were shoveling themselves out… Continue reading Snow piles up across Saskatchewan
Early Snowstorm Hits Kindersley and Area
By Kindersley Social, October 5, 2016 Snowfall Warning for Kindersley Area Old Man Winter gave Kindersley a visit this morning. A major low pressure system which brought cold wind, rain and ultimately snow is still tracking across the province. Environment Canada advises that due to the cold air, most of the precipitation today will be in the… Continue reading Early Snowstorm Hits Kindersley and Area
Snow, wind knock out power in Saskatoon
By CBC News, October 5, 2016 Police warning public to drive carefully on slippery roads Power has blinked off in neighbourhoods across the city and roads are extremely slippery after a night of heavy snow and wind in Saskatoon. Police are warning motorists to drive carefully and allow more time to reach their destination. Read full… Continue reading Snow, wind knock out power in Saskatoon
Snow on highways creating slippery conditions around Sask.
By CBC News, October 5, 2016 Travel not advised on sections of Highway 1 A fall snowstorm has created wet, slushy and sometimes treacherous conditions across Saskatchewan this morning. The Ministry of Highways has issued “travel not advised” warnings along Highway 1. With ice pellets reported in some areas, the situation is particularly bad on the west side… Continue reading Snow on highways creating slippery conditions around Sask.
Groom rescues Antigonish wedding guests stuck in winter storm
Jeremy Landry left his own reception to plow his guests’ vehicles out and drive them home A couple in Antigonish County had a very white wedding on Saturday when a snowstorm temporarily trapped people at their wedding reception. Jeremy Landry married Sarah Isherwood at 2 p.m. Saturday and their reception was at the St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre,… Continue reading Groom rescues Antigonish wedding guests stuck in winter storm