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• RCMP warn against travel on all roads in Alberta due to whiteout conditions

  Treacherous road conditions led to several crashes on the QEII highway that forced RCMP to shut down the road between Calgary and Red Deer, where about 100 vehicles got stuck.

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  10 hours
• Nasty winter storm blasts Prairie provinces with heavy snow, fierce winds

  It's shaping up to be a nasty blast of winter across the Prairies today with snowstorms and blizzards set to dump up to 30 centimetres in some areas.

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  Dec 17
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• Edmonton, parts of Alberta warned 30 cm of snow possible on Wednesday

  Heavy snow, between 15 to 30 cm, is forecast to fall Wednesday in Edmonton and surrounding parts of central Alberta, coupled with high winds creating whiteout conditions.

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  Dec 16
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• Highways proactively closed due to heavy rain across B.C.’s South Coast

  The Ministry of Transportation has closed two major corridors: the Sea to Sky from Pemberton to Lillooet and Highway 1 from Hope to Lytton.

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  Dec 15
• 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
• 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.

  Weather

  Dec 13
• 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. 

  Canada

  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
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• 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.

  Environment

  Dec 11
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• 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
• 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
• Edmonton ski hills eager to welcome snow enthusiasts back to the slopes

  While many Albertans enjoyed a long, balmy fall — cooler temperatures and a blast of winter weather is a welcome sight for ski hills in the Edmonton region.

  Lifestyle

  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.

  Environment

  Nov 26
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• 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
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• 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
• 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.

  Weather

  Nov 24
• 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.

  Environment

  Nov 24
• RCMP warn to stay off Highway 63 as freezing rain causes crashes, traffic standstill

  Freezing rain on Highway 63, south of Fort McMurray, turned the road into a skating rink that RCMP said led to semis and other vehicles going off the road and halting traffic.

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  Nov 21
• 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
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• 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
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• 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.

  Weather

  Nov 12
• 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