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Police caught 623 people driving while suspended in Sask.: SGISGI released results from last month's Traffic Safety Spotlight, where police reported that 623 people drove while suspended and 695 were caught driving unregistered vehicles.TrafficMay 20
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May long weekend marks unofficial start to highway construction season in SaskatchewanThis year, the province is investing $453 million in capital projects, with the most notable being the twinning of Highway 3 to nearly eight kilometres west of Prince Albert.CanadaMay 20
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Construction season kicks off in Regina as the City announces $118 million investmentThe City of Regina kicked off the 2022 construction season with an announcement of $118-million of funding for transportation, water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure.TrafficMay 3
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SaskPower restores power for over 1,000 people with more expected soonSaskPower says that 1,100 people have had their power restored while an additional 300 people will have their power back by Wednesday night.EnvironmentApr 27
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More than 5,000 Saskatchewan drivers ticketed for speeding in March: SGISGI released results from the March's Traffic Safety Spotlight that focused on speeding where law enforcement handed out over 5,000 tickets.TrafficApr 21
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Saskatchewan government expands blue light rules to improve road safetyLast Thursday, the Vehicle Equipment Regulations were passed to allow more emergency vehicles to add blue flashing lights to their existing lights.TrafficApr 20
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Highway Hotline breaks record with 13 million visitorsHighway Hotline page views jumped to 1.2 million just in the month of April during the large spring blizzard that covered many southeastern areas of Saskatchewan.TrafficApr 20
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9-year-old girl struck in hit and run: Regina policeRegina Police Service is asking anyone with information regarding an alleged hit and run that sent a nine-year-old girl to the hospital to come forward.CrimeApr 10
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MADD ‘impaired driver caught here’ campaign re-launches in SaskatchewanThe MADD 'impaired driver caught here' campaign has re-launched in communities throughout Saskatchewan, spreading the message of don't drive impaired.CanadaApr 3
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Automated licence plate readers help Saskatchewan police crackdown on suspended driversThere are 185 ALPRs installed in law enforcement vehicles across the province. Last year police caught 2,000 people driving while suspended.CrimeMar 31
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Sask. RCMP warn motorists against drug-impaired drivingDuring National Impaired Driving Prevention Week, the Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers not to consume alcohol and drugs before getting behind the wheel.TrafficMar 24
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Stormy, cloudy conditions the day of fatal plane crash near Slave Lake, Alta.: TSB report'Pilots need to plan ahead and consider strategies to avoid adverse weather, as well as have alternate plans should such weather be encountered,' the TSB said.CanadaMar 17
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CP freight train derails near DrinkwaterThe train derailed at approximately 6:30 a.m. CP Rail said there were no injuries and no public safety concerns as a result of the derailment.TrafficMar 12
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Sask. faring better than some provinces at the gas pump, costs depend on Ukraine-Russia war: expertPatrick De Haan with GasBuddy said drivers will continue to see high prices at the pump for the near future depending on the war between Russia and Ukraine.TrafficMar 10
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Saskatchewan sees nearly 5 times more highway closures this year than 2021The Saskatchewan government has temporarily closed more than 1,900 highways so far this winter because road conditions weren't safe.CanadaMar 8
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Hazardous highway conditions in Sask. due to blowing snow, strong windsMultiple Saskatchewan highways have been closed or are deemed 'travel not recommended' on Tuesday due to strong winds and blowing snow.WeatherMar 8
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Alberta to stop collecting fuel tax, announces electricity rebatesIn an effort to help residents with rising bills, the province has announced it will be removing the Alberta fuel tax at the pumps and will be providing an electricity rebate.MoneyMar 7
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City of Regina declares snow route parking ban beginning Saturday morningThe City of Regina says no on-street parking will be permitted for a 24-hour period along Regina snow routes as of 6 a.m. on Saturday to allow for snow clearing.TrafficMar 4
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Speeding is focus of SGI’s March traffic safety spotlightSGI says speeding is one of the major causes of deaths and injuries on Saskatchewan roads each year.CanadaMar 2
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Multiple collisions block Highway 11 near Davidson, Sask.Emergency personnel are still at the scene of a crash on Highway 11 and Saskatchewan RCMP said drivers should expect significant delays.CanadaFeb 10
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Moose Jaw RCMP respond to multiple collisions over the weekendMultiple collisions on Saturday kept Moose Jaw police busy. One person was transported to hospital with injuries.WeatherFeb 7
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Saskatchewan RCMP officer shares excuses given by drivers who don’t wear seatbeltsWhether you think you are a good driver or that you are driving a short distance, no excuse should be a reason why you chose not to wear a seatbelt.CanadaFeb 1
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Downtown Regina street closed due to water main breakDue to a water main break in downtown Regina, motorists are asked to consider alternate routes between Saskatchewan Drive and 12th Avenue.TrafficJan 28
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87 traffic deaths reported in Saskatchewan during 2021Preliminary data released by SGI indicates 87 people were killed in collisions on Saskatchewan roads during 2021.CanadaJan 19
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Residential plowing set to resume in Regina as warmer temperatures arriveRegina is set to resume residential street plowing on Friday after putting a pause on operations due to another snow event on Jan. 7.CanadaJan 12
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