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

The streets of Winnipeg are full of puddles after a huge storm rolled over the city early Friday morning.

Blocked catch basins are keeping the staff at Atlas Sanitary Services on their toes. “We’ve been going nonstop,” said jet truck operator Darryl Harkes. “This year we’re really busy because it’s melting fast and it doesn’t give it a chance to melt it around the catch basin.” Battling the ice, water and snow covered basins...