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• Highways proactively closed due to heavy rain across B.C.’s South Coast

  B.C.'s provincial government is warning commuters on Monday that routes are at risk of flooding and some road closures could occur.

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• Winter storms, rain and snow walloping Canada. Here’s where you’ll see it

  Winter hasn't officially arrived yet, but heavy snow, rainfall and winter storm warnings are in effect across Canada with up to 40 cm of snow possible in some eastern regions.

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  Dec 14
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• Cold warnings across the Prairies forecast wind-chill temperatures near -45 C

  Cold warnings blanket the Prairies as wind chills hit -40 C, dipping to -45 C in northern Sask. Frostbite risk is high; up to 25 cm of snow expected.

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  Dec 13
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• Cold warnings issued across the Prairies

  It's another day of teeth-chattering cold across much of the Prairies today as temperatures are forecast to reach frostbite-risk levels. 

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  Dec 13
• Avoid non-essential travel due to snowy, ice-covered roads: southern Alberta RCMP

  Brooks RCMP said they were receiving a received a high volume of collision-related calls late Thursday afternoon due to poor weather and road conditions.

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  Dec 11
• Trans Mountain pipeline pays $196K penalty for environmental lapses after 2024 storm

  The company that operates the Trans Mountain pipeline has paid a $196,000 fine for environmental lapses along its B.C. pipeline route in the aftermath of a massive Jan. 2024 storm.

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  Dec 11
• Atmospheric river to brings heavy rain to B.C. Wednesday, prompting flood warnings

  Environment Canada has issued warnings using its new colour-coded alert system for an atmospheric river, which is expected to arrive on the coast on Tuesday evening.

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  Dec 9
• Severe August storms caused $235 million in damage across the Prairies

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says a line of storms that swept across Western Canada on Aug. 20 and 21, 2025, caused more than $235 million in insured damages.

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  Dec 8
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• Parts of northern Alberta slated to see upwards of 30 cm of snow by Tuesday

  Many parts of north and southeastern Alberta are expected to get a blast of wintry weather Monday.

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  Dec 8
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• Calgary man highlights mobility challenges caused by snow, ice buildup

  The City of Calgary's snow plan schedules crews to clear wheelchair curb ramps and busy sidewalks within 36 hours of a snowfall, but that clock resets when the snow falls again.

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  Dec 5
• City of Lethbridge warns drivers to move vehicles as snow routes declared

  Lethbridge has declared a snow route parking ban that will take effect Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Drivers who don't move their vehicles may be ticketed.

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  Nov 28
• Winter arrives with a vengeance in Alberta with more snow, cold in forecast

  Just days after the first significant snowfall of the winter, there is another storm system bearing down on Alberta that will bring more snow and frigid temperatures.

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  Nov 26
• Canada launches new alert system to protect people in extreme weather

  Environment and Climate Change Canada will now be using a colour-coded system to make it easier to understand the severity of extreme weather.

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  Nov 26
• Flight delays and cancellations at Calgary airport leave travellers scrambling

  Heavy wet snow forced the cancellation or delay of dozens of flights at Calgary International Airport on Monday, leaving travellers scrambling to make alternate plans.

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  Nov 24
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• Polar vortex set to bring ‘harsh early start to winter’ across Canada

  A polar vortex — a large area of low pressure — is heading south from the Arctic, bringing with it cold weather across many parts of Canada.

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  Nov 24
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• Heavy snow causes chaos on the roads in southern Alberta

  It was chaos on many streets and roads Monday morning after a heavy band of snow fell over an area stretching from southeastern B.C. into Saskatchewan.

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  Nov 24
• Transportation Safety Board investigating plane crash at Lethbridge Airport

  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after a twin-engine Cessna was forced to make a crash landing at the Lethbridge Airport on Thursday.

  Investigations

  Nov 14
• Heavy snow forecast prompts warning of possible avalanches in Rocky Mountains

  A forecast of heavy snow and temperature swings in areas around Banff and Jasper over the next few days has prompted warnings about possible avalanches and road closures.

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  Nov 13
• Warm weather stalls Marmot Basin opening, delays winter activities in Jasper

  Ski season is off to a later-than-expected start in Jasper, thanks to a warm pre-winter season. But locals are confident the snow will fly soon enough.

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  Nov 12
• Calgary transit switching buses to ‘all-weather’ tires to improve winter traction

  Calgary Transit is replacing the all-season tires on all its buses with all-weather tires, in hopes the vehicles will have an easier time navigating city streets in the winter.

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  Nov 12
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• Wind gusts in southern Alberta could top 115 km/h, Environment Canada warns

  Residents of Banff were busy cleaning up Monday morning after a strong wind storm toppled trees and blocked roads overnight in the mountain town.

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  Nov 10
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• Rain and snow expected overnight in Edmonton ahead of Thursday commute

  A fast-moving and fast-developing system will arrive over the Edmonton area on Wednesday night as the temperature hovers around freezing — a recipe for poor road conditions.

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  Nov 5
• Rocky Mountain ski resorts open early this year, hoping for a La Nina winter

  With the weather phenomena known as La Nina expected to make its return this winter, it is shaping up to be a banner ski season on Alberta's Rocky Mountain ski hills.

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  Nov 4
• Parks Canada releases two reports on Jasper fire confirming cause, development

  The fire destroyed a third of the town in July 2024 and forced 25,000 residents and visitors to flee.

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  Oct 21