Latest updates for Alberta Roads

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  • 120 km/h speed limit begins testing on stretch of QEII south of Leduc
  • https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/snowstorm-alberta-fort-mcmurray-highway-closed-stranded-drivers-9.7176489
  • Motorists stranded for hours after snowstorm forces Alberta highway to close

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

120 km/h speed limit begins testing on stretch of QEII south of Leduc

A small stretch of Alberta's busiest highway south of Edmonton is getting a speed limit increase as part of a test to see if more divided highway in the province should allow it.

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allthecanadianpolitics.tumblr.com /1 month ago

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/snowstorm-alberta-fort-mcmurray-highway-closed-stranded-drivers-9.7176489

Snowy Alberta highway reopens after last of stranded travellers manage to leave: RCMP | CBC News

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Motorists stranded for hours after snowstorm forces Alberta highway to close

Alberta drivers going to Fort McMurray on Highway 63 Thursday were forced to come to a stop and were stranded for hours as a snowstorm made the highway impassable.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Rock slide shuts down highway near Jasper, Alta.

Highway 16 west of Jasper is closed in both directions due to a rock slide, RCMP say. No timeline for reopening and no detour is available.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Fort McMurray seeks answers from province over Highway 63 storm response

The massive, sudden snowfall that started on April 23 left hundreds of stranded drivers on Highway 63 without food, water, or proper communication for almost 24 hours.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Province planning to replace ‘Welcome to Alberta’ highway signs

The provincial government is planning to replace its nearly two dozen square 'Welcome to Alberta' signs with placards shaped like the province.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Nasty Easter weekend weather leads to chaos on roads in Calgary area

Another blast of winter weather hit the Calgary area this Easter weekend, and while it may be unwelcome for many people, it does not come as a surprise.

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nytimes.com /1 month ago

Drivers Stranded Overnight on Alberta, Canada, Highways After Snowstorm

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they were working to rescue those stranded and deliver supplies like food, fuel and medicine.

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allthecanadianpolitics.tumblr.com /4 days ago

It’s hard to miss the horses on the way to the mountains. Wild horses have established populations&hellip...

Alberta government says wild horse population has reached ‘unacceptable’ levels, advocates disagree | CBC NewsIt’s hard to miss the horses on the way to the mountains.Wild horses h...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Spring storm with violent winds, up to 50 centimetres of snow pummels Alberta

Roofs blown off buildings, trees uprooted, highways closed, motorists stranded — those are just a few of the problems caused by a nasty spring storm that has slammed into Alberta.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Snow in the forecast for Calgary, Edmonton areas ahead of the long weekend

With snow in the forecast, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Calgary and area, and is warning of the possibility of some tricky travel conditions.

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allthecanadianpolitics.tumblr.com /1 month ago

Volunteers are recalling a frantic weekend effort to help drivers stranded for hours in northern…

‘Stuck for 20 hours’: Volunteers recall helping drivers stranded by Alberta blizzard | Globalnews.caVolunteers are recalling a frantic weekend effort to help drivers stranded for...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 month ago

Canadian Ski Resort Closes Portion Of Access Road Due To Rockslides

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Another spring snowstorm snarls Calgary roads, causes dozens of crashes

Calgarians woke to a blanket of heavy wet snow that caused chaos on city streets and resulted in at least 163 crashes on Thursday morning.

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globalnews.ca /5 days ago

Terwillegar Drive expansion construction ramps up at Anthony Henday Drive

After a brief respite after the years-long Anthony Henday Drive expansion, drivers who travel the southwest corner of Edmonton's ring road should prepare for more major road work.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Spring floods shut down stretches of Saskatchewan highways

Highway 5 is closed from Canora to Wadena as a result of the spring thaw and floods, according to Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline. 

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Alberta ditching ‘Wild Rose Country’ on welcome signs in favour of ‘Strong and Free’

The government of Alberta says new "Welcome to Alberta" signs will be ditching the long-standing "Wild Rose Country" slogan in favour of "Strong and Free."

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cdllife.com /1 month ago

Canadian government releasing route planning app in desperate attempt to prevent more bridge strikes

A Canadian government is releasing a trip planning app in an attempt to prevent any more bridge strikes in Alberta.  The app – dubbed The Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub – will b...

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Spring flooding closes Saskatchewan roads as May long weekend approaches

Drivers looking for a cottage retreat in northern Saskatchewan this weekend may have to take a detour as spring flood-related road closures continue in the province.

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Study: Alabama’s Neglected Rural Roads Make Commutes Longer

Study: Alabama’s Neglected Rural Roads Make Commutes Longer Diana Ionescu Fri, 04/03/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Capt...

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thetruckersreport.com /1 week ago

Where is everyone #5

Edmonton, AB for the night. Where's y'all at?

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Batten down the hatches: 100 km/h winds, rain — or snow — to sweep across Alberta

Gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected across central and southern Alberta due to the low-pressure system, along with up to 30 mm of rain that could turn to snow as the mercury dips.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

RCMP investigating after 2 people killed in crash northwest of Lethbridge

RCMP say two people were killed Wednesday when their vehicle was struck by a semi truck travelling northbound on Highway 2 near the Hamlet of Granum.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Snowfall warnings issued as another spring storm takes aim at southern Alberta

Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for central and southern Alberta, with up to 40 centimetres forecast to fall in the hardest hit areas by late Thursday.

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