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UPDATE 2:38 p.m: Environment Canada has ended their snowfall warning for Moose Jaw.

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Environment Canada issued a continuation of the snowfall warning for Moose Jaw just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.

The city is expected to see light snows today, with the total amount from the system that first arrived in the area on Saturday expected to reach 15 to 25 cm.

Another credit union merger is on the horizon in the province, this one taking in a large geographical region that spans the province, with a significant number of members.  

A joint news release from Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy Credit Unions outlines that the institutions are exploring a potential merger. The release indicates the intent is to create a stronger, more resilient province-wide credit union that evolves with the changing needs of its members and communities. 

Saturday's constant snowfall in southwest Saskatchewan has taken a toll on road conditions.

According to the Highway Hotline as of 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, travel on six highways in the region is not being recommended.

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Travel conditions are rapidly deteriorating across west central Saskatchewan as heavy snowfall and drifting snow continue to impact the region. Authorities are advising against travel in many areas, including Rosetown, Macklin, Unity, and Wilkie, where road conditions have become increasingly treacherous.

While a previous snowfall warning ended Saturday evening, Airdrie drivers are still advised to be cautious on the roads.

As the snow continues to fall in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline shows just after 7 p.m. on Saturday that travel is not recommended on Highway 1 between Mortlach and Regina.

Travel is also not recommended on Highway 2 between Moose Jaw and Tuxford to the north, and Moose Jaw and Bushell Park to the south.

Travel is not recommended on Highway 363 between Moose Jaw and Old Shamrock, and travel is not recommended on Highway 301, or Highways 39 and 339.

West central Saskatchewan remains under a snowfall warning as heavy snow persists into the night. Kindersley has already seen 10 to 15 centimetres of accumulation, with pockets of heavier snowfall expected to continue reducing visibility further as darkness falls.

Highway Hotline reports that road conditions range from partially to fully covered with snow, compounded by drifting and reduced visibility. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and only travel if necessary.

With snow blanketing Airdrie, residents must keep up with snow removal to ensure community safety. According to the Community Standards Bylaw, property owners are responsible for maintaining safe sidewalks.

A snowfall warning for Airdrie ended on Saturday evening.

Earlier today, there were reports of several spun-out vehicles in ditches as roads were treacherous in and around Airdrie.

There were reports of one vehicle spun out in a ditch along Yankee Valley Boulevard, heading southbound on the QEII and slightly in the right lane. A truck is also reportedly in the ditch on the left-hand side. 

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.