Travel not recommended on highways surrounding Moose Jaw
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.
▶️ Video- Winter storm continues to blanket west central Saskatchewan
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.
Snowy streets in Airdrie: What you need to know about snow removal
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.
Winter conditions causing delays on Central Alberta highways
Winter weather conditions are slowing roads throughout Central Alberta.
On Nov. 23 at 2:52 p.m., a collision was reported on the QEII northbound near Blackfalds.
Area highways are partially covered in snow and ice.
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Update: Treacherous roads near Airdrie leave vehicles spun out in ditches
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.
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.
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.
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