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4 ways to avoid crashes this winter: SGI
It's no surprise that collisions in Saskatchewan increase in winter time. On Thursday, crown insurance company SGI hosted a media event centred around providing tips to avoid crashes. Tyler McMurchy w...
Jan 20, 2024 SGI said almost half of all collisions happen at intersections. (File Photo/980 CJME)
'White-knuckle driving:' Rain, snow leave southeast Sask. highways slick
The winter weather that was expected to wallop Saskatchewan on Friday only clipped the southeastern part of the province, but it still caused hazardous driving conditions. As of noon, a jackknifed sem...
Dec 08, 2023 The storm that hit areas of Saskatchewan on Friday caused issues on some of the province's highways. (980 CJME file photo)
When is the best time to switch to winter tires in Saskatchewan?
Whether you like it or not, winter is fast approaching, and now is the ideal time to book an appointment for winter tires, says OK Tire’s Rod Jansen. While many choose to get winter tires on the...
Oct 06, 2023
Highway closures way up this winter, more people relying on Highway Hotline
It has been a bad year for Saskatchewan drivers. There have been many brutal winter storms, which have made for rough driving conditions. And, as a result, highway closures went way up. From Nov. 1 to...
Apr 20, 2022 Traffic at a standstill on the Trans-Canada Highway south of Regina on March 10, 2022. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Ministry of Highways brings awareness to driving with snowplows
Snowplows throughout Saskatchewan are out in force and that's prompting the Ministry of Highways -- along with snowplow drivers -- to educate the public on what their driving etiquette should be when ...
Dec 08, 2021 Minister of Highways Fred Bradshaw speaks to the media on Dec. 8, 2021. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
CAA Saskatchewan urges drivers to prepare for winter conditions
Winter driving conditions could be treacherous throughout the province on Sunday and Monday, forcing drivers to be prepared for the worst. CAA Saskatchewan is reminding motorists to be diligent in the...
Nov 07, 2020
Jamie Nye: Oh goody, winter driving is back
'Tis the season for bad winter drivers!!!! There are three in particular that need to be called out. First, the uber-careful driver. The problem is the uber-careful driver driving 30 to 40 kilometres ...
Nov 06, 2019
Plows, ice covered windows and speed: winter driving is back
Following the recent snowfalls in Saskatchewan, drivers are readjusting to winter conditions. "Road conditions are going to be different in winter months," SGI's Tyler McMurchy said. "A number of peop...
Oct 30, 2019
Winter is coming—time to switch to winter tires
With snow expected in Saskatchewan this weekend along with cooler temperatures, it’s a good time to switch over. At Market Tire on 8th Street in Saskatoon Colton Ritchot said it’s been bus...
Sep 28, 2019
A cold weather driving check-list
If you're planning to hit the road, CAA wants you to keep a few things in mind with this cold weather. Christine Niemczyck advises drivers to make sure their vehicle battery is charged and to plug in ...
Jan 16, 2019
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