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• City of Calgary aiming for faster snow clearing on priority roads this winter

  The announcement from the City of Calgary comes as many across the city make final preparations ahead of the incoming snowfall, which has triggered warnings in southern Alberta.

  Weather

  Oct 21
  
• Pandemic protocols in place this snow tire season in Alberta

  The first signs of winter weather kicks snow tire season into high gear.

  Traffic

  Oct 14, 2020
  
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• Not so fast, Lethbridge: Don’t swap out your winter tires just yet

  A cold spell in the forecast means those winter tires may still be useful.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2019
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• Sagmoen given absolute discharge in mischief case

  Incident involved Sagmoen not warning female driver of spike belt that damaged the vehicle’s tires.

  Crime

  Dec 13, 2018
• Myth-busting winter driving wives’ tales

  The snow and freezing temperatures are here and that means drivers have to switch gears and adjust for winter conditions.

  Traffic

  Nov 5, 2018
• Vernon trades centre to open in August

  The campaign to finish the Okanagan College Trades Centre in Vernon is within $100,000 of its fundraising goal.

  Education

  May 15, 2018
• Potholes plague Calgary once again

  Despite some massive potholes in Calgary, service requests to fix potholes are actually down for the start of 2018.

  Traffic

  Mar 13, 2018
• Prominent Vernon family’s donation helps buy new addictions recovery house

  Thanks to a financial donation from one of Vernon's most well-known families, there is a new recovery home in the city for people dealing with substance abuse addictions.

  Dec 5, 2017
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• Winter tire use on the rise in Saskatchewan: study

  Winter tire use is trending upwards in Saskatchewan, but a slim majority still prefer all-season tires.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2017
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• Are winter tires worth it? What Alberta drivers need to know

  According to tire experts, once the temperature drops below 7C, all-season tires lose their grip and braking distance is extended. Winter tires have a softer rubber, more treads and deeper grooves for better traction on snow and ice.

  Traffic

  Nov 2, 2017