Latest Traffic News
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What is predatory towing? Alberta Motor Association warns drivers about ‘accident chasers’The AMA said until recently, 'accident chasers' were virtually non-existent — then this past summer, there was a sharp increase in complaints, especially in Edmonton and Calgary.ConsumerDec 16
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4 people killed in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 3 near Taber: Alberta RCMPAn 84-year-old man and 86-year-old woman from Robsart, Sask., along with a 38-year-old man and 20-year-old man from Taber, were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 3.TrafficDec 11
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Calgary photo radar tickets being delivered via couriers due to Canada Post strikeCalgary police are ensuring speeders continue to receive their photo radar tickets in spite of the Canada Post strike, with couriers are delivering 19,500 notices since Nov 15.CanadaDec 6
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Alberta to end use of photo radar on provincial highways, at speed-on-green camerasThe Alberta government also promises to review all the so-called 'fishing holes,' with an aim to remove 70 per cent of the province's existing 2,200 photo radar sites.TrafficDec 2
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Good Samaritan killed in Calgary crash was ‘a good man’ say friendsFriends have identified Ahmad Khalid Ghulam Farooq of Calgary as the good Samaritan who died tragically after stopping to help another driver whose vehicle had broken down.InvestigationsNov 29
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Rate hikes, no-fault claims in new rules pitched for Alberta auto insuranceUnder the new system, victims in most cases won’t be able to sue those responsible for their injuries and, instead, insurers would pay compensation at rates set by the government.ConsumerNov 21
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Wet, heavy snow causes chaos on Calgary roadsA heavy dumping of snow for the the city of Calgary and surrounding area on Monday (Nov. 18, 2024) caused havoc on the roads.WeatherNov 18
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Alberta semi-truck driver fined for crash that blocked B.C. highway for hoursAn Alberta semi-trailer driver has been fined following a crash that blocked Highway 1 east of Chilliwack during the morning rush hour last Friday.TrafficNov 14
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‘Veterans sidewalks’ in Calgary a permanent memorial to those who servedThe Forest Lawn Community Association has created a memorial called 'veterans sidewalks' at 36 st. and 8 ave, S.E in honour of those who served for Canada.FeaturesNov 8
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School bus involved in Strathcona County crash, children on board unharmed: RCMPAnyone with information about the crash is being asked to speak with police.TrafficNov 8
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Train derailment near Beiseker prompts advisory from RCMPThe RCMP are asking motorists to stay away from a train derailment just east of Beiseker while investigators try to determine what is in the cars that came off the tracks.InvestigationsNov 1
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Deerfoot Trail construction update: 2 sections complete, 6 more to goConstruction on 2 sections of the Deerfoot Trail Improvement Project are now complete with 6 more to go before its completed sometime in 2027.TrafficOct 25
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Pilot program to allow for golf carts to ride roads in 7 Alberta municipalitiesAlberta's golfers might be squeaking out their last rounds of the year before winter hits, but some might not have to put their golf carts away quite yet.TrafficOct 24
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Enjoy the weekend weather, Alberta — winter is coming and an atmospheric river is to blameAfter lots of warm, dry weather so far this fall in Alberta, there's a dramatic shift in the forecast on the way — including the possibility of snow.WeatherOct 18
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5 bison killed in collision at Elk Island National Park, heavy fog a factor: RCMPParks Canada and the RCMP are investigating after five bison were killed east of Edmonton in an overnight collision at Elk Island National Park, when fog was thick in the area,TrafficSep 19
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2 people dead, 5 injured after vehicle crashes on eastern Alberta road: RCMPPolice said the vehicle involved was a truck.TrafficSep 15
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2 people dead, others injured after Alberta crash involving semi-truck, motorcycles: RCMPRCMP say members from the detachment in Faust, Alta., responded to a report of the crash on Highway 2.TrafficSep 2
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Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway reopened as wildfire continues to be heldHighway 93, also known as the Icefields Parkway, is now open to through traffic.CanadaAug 23
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1 dead in southern Alberta tanker crashOne person is dead after a crash involving a semi in southern Alberta Wednesday morning.TrafficAug 14
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Lethbridge man angry with city over damage to vehicleA Lethbridge man is taking matters into his own hands after the city denied a claim he submitted for reimbursement for damage caused to his vehicle by a faulty manhole cover.CanadaAug 12
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Highway 16 traffic flowing once again through fire-ravaged Jasper National ParkParks Canada said Highway 16 is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., but that could change depending on fire behaviour and operational needs.TrafficAug 9
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Crash on Highway 1 kills U.S. driver near Field, B.C.RCMP said the two-vehicle crash involved a pick-up truck carrying two people from the United States and a minivan with three people from Alberta.TrafficAug 9
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Jasper wildfire: Parts of Highway 16 and Highway 93 reopen to trafficOn Friday, Highway 16 through Jasper will reopen to all traffic during daylight hours while Highway 93 will reopen from Saskatchewan Crossing to the Columbia Icefield.CanadaAug 8
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2-vehicle collision closes Trans-Canada Highway near Field, B.C. for hoursRCMP in Field-Golden, B.C., say a two-vehicle crash near the Alberta border has closed a section of Highway 1. Several people are being treated for serious injuries.TrafficAug 7
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Highway 16 through Jasper to reopen to commercial traffic within 24 hours: Alberta governmentThe Alberta government said Wednesday afternoon that plans are underway to reopen Highway 16 through Jasper to commercial traffic within the next 24 hours.TrafficJul 31
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