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Parking bans on permanent snow routes and residential snow clearing begin Monday, November 25.

The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (Priority 1 and 2 roads) from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, until the ban is lifted. The restriction ensures safe and efficient access to roadways during snow removal operations.

Residents are reminded to remove parked vehicles from Priority 1 and 2 roads during the ban. A notice will be posted on the City’s website and social media channels once the ban is lifted.

When is your street getting plowed?

That's a common question from residents following the first big snowfall of the season.

The City of Swift Current sent out a notice on social media today to outline their priorities in snow removal.

You can click here for a detailed breakdown in their approach.

École Olds High School (EOHS) students taking Biology 20, 30, and Biochemistry 30, got to combine academic learning with career exploration.  

An alumni from the University of Alberta’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program visited the school, giving students a hands-on learning experience of what a career as a medical lab technologist could involve.  

As of 8:45 p.m. all previously closed highways, except for Highway 278 from Silver Ridge to Highway 68, have reopened.

Previously

Another dumping of snow has led to treacherous driving conditions both in and outside of Winnipeg Monday afternoon. 

The most affected areas are in western Manitoba. 

As of 4 p.m. the following highways are closed.

The Portage Terriers hosted their first Parent/Billet Night of the season on Saturday, November 23. It was a chance for parents to join the team for a game and spend some time with their son and his billets.

Travis and Ainsley Rintoul took part for the first time as billets with the Terriers, and Travis says getting out to an event like this was a great experience.

The first winter storm of the season hit the southeast last week and with it came hazardous road conditions. Snowplow driver Robert Dolinski spoke at a Highway Hotline press event on Friday. He says it's satisfying to be on the roads after a snowfall while others wait out the bad conditions. 

“At the end of the day, it's satisfying. To be able to make the roads safer for the public and, of course, all our families.” 

Parking bans have been announced for later this week in Okotoks as snow removal efforts continue.

The bans will be in effect on Friday (Nov. 29) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Clark Avenue from Elma Street East to McRae Street, and Elma Street East from Northridge Drive to Clark Avenue.

During that time, all vehicles and other obstructions will have to be removed from the road in order to give crews a clear path through the area.

Services like emergency responders and waste collection will be unaffected by parking bans.

Oakbank RCMP are reporting that several vehicles and homes in the Oakbank and Lorette area were recently struck by a paintball gun.

Police say the incidents of mischief occurred in the late evening hours of last week Wednesday.

RCMP are now requesting public assistance in identifying the vehicle involved. Police say it is a beige-coloured Toyota Tercel, believed to be from the early 2000s. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakbank/ Beausejour RCMP Detachments at 204-444-3391 or 204-268-1234.

As the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) gears up for another Winter in the Village, they have contributed family passes to hampers that are being prepared through Steinbach Community Christmas. The generous donation aims to provide families with an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities together during the winter months. 

The snowfall on Saturday led to some carnage over the weekend on Saskatchewan highways. 

According to the RCMP, a total of 16 collisions were reported between Friday and Monday, the majority over Saturday and Sunday. 

All told it's a far cry from the mayhem that Saskatchewan RCMP responded to on November 19th. 

Drivers are encouraged to make use of the Highway Hotline this winter to see which roads are under advisory and to check for detours, delays, and danger.