Winter Roads

• State of emergency declared by Manitoba First Nations using winter roads

  'The warm weather has led to the rapid deterioration of the newly constructed winter roads, that provide the vital road transport access to the isolated communities in the region.'

  Canada

  Feb 6
  
• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs calls for permanent road connecting remote communities

  Remote communities are coming together to ask for a permanent road spanning about 252 km, so they don't have to rely on the winter road system anymore.

  Canada

  Jan 31
  
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• Manitoba announces majority of winter road network now open

  The network of winter roads that opened Monday is essential for transportation to and from northern and remote communities and usually operates until mid-March, based on weather.

  Traffic

  Jan 29
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• Shorter winter road seasons leave remote communities concerned

  Little Grand Rapids First Nation, Man. said the shorter season is giving community members a run for their money with the window for winter road travel gradually shrinking.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Ice roads now open in most northern communities: Manitoba Transportation

  Winter roads, which are key to allowing for the delivery of essential goods, are now open in most northern communities, Manitoba Transportation announced Monday.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2023
• Another bout of harsh winter conditions hits central Alberta

  RCMP are advising drivers stay off of roads, especially Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary, unless travel is necessary.

  Traffic

  Dec 18, 2022
• City of Edmonton to test windrow-pickup program in Griesbach

  The Griesbach neighbourhood was chosen because it has many different types of road, the city said, which crews can test out and monitor the snow removal trial.

  Politics

  Jan 19, 2022
• Edmonton snow-clearing crews tackling entire city, including residential again

  The Phase 2 residential parking ban is expected to continue for about four weeks. As of Tuesday, crews have completed 43 per cent of residential areas.

  Traffic

  Jan 12, 2022
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• Slippery Saturday: Calgary city crews working on trouble spots

  The City of Calgary said crews are working on "trouble spots" which include bridge decks, ramps and intersections on main routes.

  Environment

  Dec 18, 2021
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• Dangerous driving conditions persist on many Alberta highways: RCMP

  Much of central Alberta is dealing with winter-like conditions Tuesday after an intense low-pressure system brought everything from snow to rain to intense wind.

  Weather

  Nov 16, 2021