Tara Garcia

Over the past couple of months, SGI has been focusing its traffic spotlight on impaired driving. 

Manager of Media Relations for SGI, Tyler McMurchy says this serves as a reminder that impaired driving enforcement happens year-round. 

McMurchy provides the results for the November spotlight.

"In November there were 342 impaired driving offenses. When we break that down it breaks down to 211 drivers charged with Criminal Code impaired driving offenses and another 131 were issued administrative suspensions for lower levels of impairment."

The new year will bring with it the launch of a new clothing line from Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. 

Director of Park Business Services for Sask Parks, Jordan Huber explains. 

"We've reached an agreement with Saskamper Apparel to co-brand and co-design clothing and merchandise to help promote, raise awareness, and support Saskatchewan provincial parks."

Swift Current residents looking to dispose of their holiday trees are reminded of the city's Christmas tree collection taking place until January 8th. 

The city's Christmas tree collection program provides residents with four options of drop-off locations located in all corners of the city. 

The new year will bring with it the launch of a new clothing line from Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. 

Director of Park Business Services for Sask Parks, Jordan Huber explains. 

"We've reached an agreement with Saskamper Apparel to co-brand and co-design clothing and merchandise to help promote, raise awareness and support Saskatchewan provincial parks."

Over the past few months, chiropractors across the province have been doing their part to help those in need through the 6th annual Toasty Toes Sock Drive. 

Partnering with the Salvation Army, clinics across Saskatchewan including local chiropractor Railway Health Clinic, collected donations of new pairs and packages of socks. 

Tuesday's warmer temperatures and rain mixed with freezing rain wreaked havoc on the road travels of many across the southwest. 

Jacqueline Hobbs was travelling with her boyfriend from Saskatoon to Gull Lake and details how their travel plans were delayed. 

Update written December 28 5:57

According to the Highway Hotline this morning, the following roads are closed to travel:

Highway 1 from Carmichael to Mortlach;

Highway 4 from the Saskatchewan Landing to Blumenhof;

Highway 19 from Morse to Hodgeville;

Highway 363 from Neidpath to Shamrock.

Original story written December 27 21:23

The icy conditions across southwestern Saskatchewan have forced authorities to close a few highways in the area. 

Saskatchewan residents including road travel in their holiday plans are reminded to include the Highway Hotline in their plans. 

The provincial road information system is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the maps and information are updated at least three times per day or as conditions require. 

The hotline provides information on highway conditions, road closures, construction zones, ferries, and border crossings. 

While the weather outside is frightful, many will likely be spending more time indoors during this holiday season. 

As a result, furnaces, heaters, and other fuel-burning appliances will be working overtime. 

In order to ensure everyone has a safe and happy holiday, SaskEnergy is providing customers with their top three natural gas safety tips for this time of year. 

A very special aircraft will be landing at the Swift Current airport tomorrow evening and plans are in place for its arrival. 

Todd Schultz, Airport Superintendent says with potential snow in the forecast they have had the snowplows working and have ensured all runway lights and navigation systems are functioning for the annual visit from the man in red. 

Schultz says they are ready for his furry friends as well.