Alberta winter

• Potholes, alley ruts, flooding: Navigating spring driving hazards in Edmonton

  Potholes are a sure sign of spring in Edmonton. But they're not the only driving hazard motorists need to be on the lookout for at this time of year.

  Traffic

  Mar 21
  
• Kindergarten student found wandering Alberta highway alone

  St. Paul Education said on Jan. 18 "a kindergarten student remained on a bus after it was returned to the driver's yard following the morning drop off."

  Canada

  Jan 21
  
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• Extreme cold injuries: Dozens of Albertans suffer falls and frostbite so far in 2022

  So far in 2022, emergency responders have been called to 95 falls, Alberta Health Services said. But the cold weather isn't just causing physical challenges, says Hope Mission.

  Health

  Jan 6
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• Extreme weather in Alberta leads to extreme cleanups — and there’s more on the way

  Environment Canada reissued an extreme cold weather warning for Thursday and Friday night for the city of Calgary and Rocky View County near Cochrane.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2021
• Albertans asked to conserve energy during extreme cold snap

  Environment Canada issued the extreme cold warning for all of Alberta on Sunday. 

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2021
• Edmonton pauses non-essential snow and ice-clearing work due to extreme cold

  The city said, due to the extreme cold temperatures, it would be pausing "non-essential snow and ice-clearing work, including Phase 2 residential areas."

  Environment

  Dec 27, 2021
• Wetaskiwin mayor ‘grateful’ for Alberta funding for homeless, waiting for details

  Wetaskiwin mayor Tyler Gandam was pleased to hear the province's funding announcement Wednesday and is awaiting news on how it will help his city's vulnerable population.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2021
• Alberta provides $21.5M to extend COVID-19 supports to emergency homeless shelters

  The Alberta government announced Wednesday it will provide $21.5 million for additional beds and isolation sites at emergency homeless shelters and emergency women's shelters. 

  Health

  Nov 17, 2021
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• Dangerous driving conditions persist on many Alberta highways: RCMP

  Much of central Alberta is dealing with winter-like conditions Tuesday after an intense low-pressure system brought everything from snow to rain to intense wind.

  Weather

  Nov 16, 2021
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• ‘Normal’ autumn expected after one of the hottest summers ever in Alberta

  This past summer, Alberta battled a heat dome at the end of June, wildfire smoke throughout much of July and the quietest tornado season ever. So what will fall bring?

  Weather

  Sep 22, 2021