Snowfall depleting highway conditions in southwest
Conditions on numerous highways in the southwest are diminishing thanks to Saturday's ongoing snowstorm.
According to the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline at 2:30 p.m., portions of the Trans-Canada Highway, Highway 4, Highway 32, Highway 21, Highway 13, Highway 18, Highway 271, and Highway 342 are all snow-covered.
The Trans-Canada Highway from Rush Lake to Mortlach and Highway 4 from the U.S. border (Monchy) to Cadilac and from Sask Landing to Elrose is snow-covered and reduced visibility.
From the Alberta border to Carmichael, the Trans-Canada Highway is covered.
Snowfall warning issued as 25cm of heavy snow set to blanket parts of Manitoba
Yet another winter storm is headed for Manitoba over the weekend, prompting Environment Canada to issue snowfall warnings for parts of southern Manitoba as up to 15 to 25 cm of snow is expected.
Snow will begin overnight Saturday in western Manitoba and move into eastern sections of the province by Sunday.
For most regions, snow accumulation will taper off Sunday night, but light snow may persist in eastern areas through Monday.
As of 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, regions under the warning include:
Winter conditions on highways as winter storm takes aim on Saskatchewan
Winter storm to blanket west central Saskatchewan with heavy snow.
West central Saskatchewan is bracing for significant snowfall as a winter storm moves into the region. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings, with heavy snow expected to continue through Saturday into Sunday.
A large swath could see 20 to 30 centimetres of snow, making travel hazardous. As the storm intensifies, reduced visibility and slippery road conditions are likely. Drivers are urged to adjust travel plans and stay updated on road conditions through the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline.
City of Moose Jaw continues to monitor Canada Post strike
The City of Moose Jaw does not anticipate the ongoing Canada Post strike to have an immediate impact on residents as the scheduled mail-out of regular billings is set for December 7.
CMA Wrap up
The 58th Country Music Awards were another fantastic night of the best of the best in country music. For those of us that missed the night don’t worry, we have all the award winners and nominations:
Entertainer of the Year: Morgan Wallen
Album of the Year: Leather – Cody Johnson
Female Vocalist of the Year: Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year: Chris Stapleton
Alberta residents set for holiday tax breaks and new rebate
The federal government is set to roll out a series of financial relief measures to ease the economic pressures on Canadians, particularly during the holiday season.
These initiatives include a temporary GST/HST break on groceries and holiday essentials from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, and a $250 Working Canadians Rebate, which will be issued in early spring 2025.
GST/HST Bbreeak for holiday essentials and groceries
Mennonite and Amish kinship: Chance circumstance leads Pembina Valley resident to a different (but vaguely familiar) world in Indiana
“I find in life that when I see someone who seems so different from me, when I get to know them, we have a lot in common.”
These are the words of Dave Stobbe, a resident of the Pembina Valley and a retired educator. He’s referencing a small Midwestern American town in Indiana named Shipshewana.
Stocking Stuffers for Seniors aims to bring warmth to a snowy holiday season
With winter seemingly dropped on our doorstep this past week, Service for Seniors is hoping to keep the elderly in Portage la Prairie warm through the colder months.
Joyce Dalmyn, Chairperson of Portage Service for Seniors, says they pack between 150 to 200 stockings each year. She stresses that stockings are available for any senior in the community who might need one.
"There are no financial barriers or boundaries on this whatsoever," notes Dalmyn. "We want to make sure that every senior has a good Christmas in this community."
UPDATE: Missing man located, pronounced deceased
RCMP advised that around 12 p.m., November 23, that searchers located George Haslen's pickup truck with George inside on a road near Rapid City.
Local first responders did provide medical assistance, but Haslen was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Original Story:
RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a community member.
RCMP locate missing man deceased
Shortly after noon on Saturday, Spruce Plains RCMP located the pickup truck of missing man, 81-year-old George Haslan.
According to RCMP, officers found the vehicle on a rural road north west of Rapid City with Haslan inside. Local first responders provided immediate medical assistance, but he was pronounced deceased on scene.
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