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• Circle Drive north road construction starting Tuesday

  Work will be carried out in phases with the majority of paving taking place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

  Traffic

  May 22
• Police caught 623 people driving while suspended in Sask.: SGI

  SGI 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.

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  May 20
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• May long weekend marks unofficial start to highway construction season in Saskatchewan

  This 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.

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  May 20
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• City of Saskatoon prepares for construction season

  After winter and spring comes construction season. The City of Saskatoon is planning multiple areas to improve, creating several zones drivers may want to avoid this summer.

  Traffic

  May 5
• Saskatoon Police investigates single-vehicle rollover

  Police were on scene in the northbound lanes of Circle Drive near the 22nd Street overpass. The driver was taken to hospital in stable condition.

  Traffic

  Apr 30
• Saskatoon’s downtown could get a grocery store at Midtown Plaza

  Midtown Plaza, Saskatoon's downtown mall, could soon become home to a grocery store with a built-in restaurant after a Vancouver-based company submitted a proposal to the City.

  Consumer

  Apr 28
• SaskPower restores power for over 1,000 people with more expected soon

  SaskPower says that 1,100 people have had their power restored while an additional 300 people will have their power back by Wednesday night.

  Environment

  Apr 27
• Saskatoon’s sinkholes continue to make a dent

  On Wednesday night, Saskatoon got its third sinkhole in 10 days – this time on Broadway Avenue near 8th Street East.

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  Apr 21
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• More than 5,000 Saskatchewan drivers ticketed for speeding in March: SGI

  SGI released results from the March's Traffic Safety Spotlight that focused on speeding where law enforcement handed out over 5,000 tickets.

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  Apr 21
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• Saskatchewan government expands blue light rules to improve road safety

  Last Thursday, the Vehicle Equipment Regulations were passed to allow more emergency vehicles to add blue flashing lights to their existing lights.

  Traffic

  Apr 20
• Highway Hotline breaks record with 13 million visitors

  Highway 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. 

  Traffic

  Apr 20
• City of Saskatoon issues warning to motorists after vehicle gets stuck in sinkhole

  The City of Saskatoon are warning motorists to drive with caution after a vehicle gets stuck in a sinkhole on the intersection of Preston Avenue and Adelaide Street.

  Traffic

  Apr 11
• MADD ‘impaired driver caught here’ campaign re-launches in Saskatchewan

  The MADD 'impaired driver caught here' campaign has re-launched in communities throughout Saskatchewan, spreading the message of don't drive impaired.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Automated licence plate readers help Saskatchewan police crackdown on suspended drivers

  There are 185 ALPRs installed in law enforcement vehicles across the province. Last year police caught 2,000 people driving while suspended.

  Crime

  Mar 31
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• Sask. RCMP warn motorists against drug-impaired driving

  During National Impaired Driving Prevention Week, the Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers not to consume alcohol and drugs before getting behind the wheel.

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  Mar 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.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Saskatoon prepares for melting snow, potholes as city makes transition to spring

  As we approach March 20, the winter season comes to an end and with the sun shining bright, and Saskatoon prepares for the transition.

  Environment

  Mar 17
• CP freight train derails near Drinkwater

  The 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.

  Traffic

  Mar 12
• Sask. faring better than some provinces at the gas pump, costs depend on Ukraine-Russia war: expert

  Patrick 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.

  Traffic

  Mar 10
• Saskatchewan sees nearly 5 times more highway closures this year than 2021

  The Saskatchewan government has temporarily closed more than 1,900 highways so far this winter because road conditions weren't safe.

  Canada

  Mar 8
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• Hazardous highway conditions in Sask. due to blowing snow, strong winds

  Multiple Saskatchewan highways have been closed or are deemed 'travel not recommended' on Tuesday due to strong winds and blowing snow.

  Weather

  Mar 8
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• Strong winds, drifting snow leave Saskatoon streets an icy mess

  Sanding crews are focusing their efforts on Circle Drive and other major streets, bridges and intersections, according to a release from the City of Saskatoon.

  Weather

  Mar 8
• Alberta to stop collecting fuel tax, announces electricity rebates

  In 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.

  Money

  Mar 7
• Saskatoon braces for additional 15 cm of snow following Environment Canada warning

  Environment Canada said another 15 cm could fall in Saskatoon by Friday evening after the city received 5 cm overnight.

  Weather

  Mar 4
• Saskatoon Transit working fast to get more buses on the road

  It’s been a rough winter for Saskatoon Transit and as more buses get taken off the road, they’re finally getting the quick fix and making their way back out.

  Traffic

  Mar 2