Road Reports

A fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday evening had closed all lanes of northbound Deerfoot Trail, between Peigan Trail Southeast. and Blackfoot Trail/17 Avenue Southeast.

Early on Wednesday morning, all lanes were re-opened. 

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On Friday mid-morning, RCMP advised motorists that Strathmore RCMP are still on the scene of a fatal collision which occurred at 3 a.m. between three semi-trucks. 

"The RCMP collision reconstructionist is on scene. The westbound lanes are still closed and are expected to be closed for another 3 hours. Please avoid the area," a police statement read. 

As previously reported, one of the semi trucks was carrying a herbicide. Alberta Environment will be attending to clean this up.

A 35-year-old Calgary resident was pronounced deceased at the scene of an early morning two-vehicle car collision near Canmore on Sunday, January 15.

"At 07:08 a.m., Canmore RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1A, four kilometres South of Canmore. Upon arrival, one of the drivers, a 35-year-old male  Calgary resident, was deceased," a police statement read.

The driver of the other vehicle, a 54-year-old male resident of Exshaw, was taken to the hospital with non-serious injuries.

On Tuesday, January 17, the fog advisory was lifted for Airdrie and the surrounding areas. 

Earlier in the week, Airdrie had been placed under a fog advisory on Sunday evening. 

"Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop," a statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada read. 

Highways have reopened in the area but drivers in northwestern Ontario are still being warned to stay home.

The Ministry of Transportation reported that Highway 17 was closed between the Ontario-Manitoba border and the Vermilion Bay area after multiple collisions this morning, but things have since reopened.

RCMP has confirmed that a fatality has been reported in a two-vehicle collision, just south of Canmore. Police are still on the scene of the collision which occurred in the earlier morning hours on Sunday on Highway 1A, westbound headed to Windridge Road. Highway 1A from Canmore to Exshaw has reopened. 

"Traffic in both directions is blocked. Officers anticipate being on the scene for several hours while they investigate this collision," stated an earlier RCMP press release.

Police reported earlier that two individuals sustained serious injuries. 

Canmore RCMP is currently on the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 1A, four kilometres South of Canmore, westbound headed to Windridge Road. Highway 1A has been reopened from Canmore to Exshaw.

RCMP has confirmed there has been a fatality. 

The Kenora area’s ice roads are opening up and residents are reminded to use them at their own risk.

Leonard Boucha, who has helped maintain local ice roads for over 30 years and provides updates on his ‘Winter Road Update for Kenora Area’ Facebook page, says the MNRF landing and the ice road to Windigo Island are now both open.

According to numerous reports, Dickson Stevenson Trail between Airdrie and Crossfield is heavily congested. While police are on the scene, trying to help traffic flow, motorists can expect major delays as travellers are trying to find other routes to avoid the highway closure on the QEII.

Airdrie RCMP is confirming that a fatality was reported on the scene of a massive multi-vehicle collision that occurred North of Airdrie on Tuesday, December 27. Airdrie RCMP, the RCMP Collision reconstructionist, EMS and area fire departments all remain on the. Police will be on the scene for the next several hours and motorists should expect delays. Traffic continues to be diverted from the area.