Roads

Every year CAA Saskatchewan holds a contest to find the worst roads in our province by allowing residents to nominate streets and highways in their region. Saskatchewan people can then vote on what they feel is the worst of the worst. “We do share the results with those who are responsible for maintaining and repairing […]

There is a song by Corb Lund called “Roughest Neck Around,” however CAA Saskatchewan is looking for the roughest road around. The annual CAA Worst Road contest is back for another year. “We do share the results with those who are responsible for maintaining and repairing – municipal and provincial governments,” explained Christine Niemcyzk of […]

From Bonavista to Vancouver Island, Canadians are gearing up for a nationwide Axe the Tax protest April 1  – the same day the federal government is hiking the carbon tax by 23 per cent. The protests calling for the immediate and permanent removal of the carbon tax are mainly planned for the interprovincial borders across Canada. […]

Storm warning started popping up Sunday afternoon, as an “Alberta Clipper” is going to blow through Saskatchewan. As always, it depends on where you are when it comes to just how nasty this is going to be. Saskatoon is already under a “winter storm warning” with heavy snow and strong winds expected Sunday night, into […]

It’s a tricky day for driving, thanks to the first snowfall of the year. In Regina about 3 inches of snow fell, making the streets slippery and slushy. The snow is expected to continue through the morning, and ease to light flurries later in the day. There is the potential for more snow tonight in […]

Traffic at a major intersection in Moose Jaw will be slowed as the city starts to re-pave Main and Thatcher Drive. Significant detours will be in place, along with speed restrictions, but the city of Moose Jaw says businesses in the area should remain open. The work will occur in two phases: Week of August […]

While construction crews are already working on roads across the province, the Government of Saskatchewan officially kicked off the 2023 construction season. The Government is investing $776 million in improving highways and roads, including $442 million in capital projects. With those funds, the province plans to improve another 1,000 kilometres of highways. That includes 230 […]

The City of Regina released its year-end financial results for 2022, which showed a general operating deficit of nearly $1.6 million. The deficit was largely due to a rise in the winter road maintenance costs seeing the City spend an extra $7.7 million on maintenance. It also marks the first time in over 30 years […]

It looks more like winter than spring across Saskatchewan as a spring storm has brought snow to the City of Regina. Tyler Bien, manager of roadway seasonal operations with the City of Regina, said city crews are currently responding in storm mode. “They’re focusing on our high-speed, high-volume roads as well as our emergency roads. […]

With the “Blizzard Warning” in effect from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the city of Regina is making sure its ready for the onslaught. Manager of of Seasonal Roadway Operations Tyler Bien says crews are scheduled 24 hours a day seven days a week. The first priority is keeping the major routes, and emergency routes […]