Weather

Warmer weather weakens winter roads

Warmer weather weakens winter roads

Mar 13, 2024 | 7:00pm
Motorists planning on traveling the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road are advised to use extra caution. The Regional Municipality says warm weather has made the route unsuitable for light vehicles without high ground clearance. Large water-filled potholes currently dot the road, making driving difficult. The RM says only high-clearance vehicles should attempt to travel on the […]
Wildfire risk and drought predicted in spring forecast

Wildfire risk and drought predicted in spring forecast

Feb 29, 2024 | 5:25am
Groundhogs move over, meteorologists with The Weather Network have released their predictions for this spring. Across the Prairies, warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to dominate the season with a reduced risk for spring flooding due to a below-normal snowpack across the region. However, the temperature patterns are expected to be even more changeable than normal with […]
Alberta plans for drought with new advisory committee

Alberta plans for drought with new advisory committee

Feb 8, 2024 | 8:12pm
The province is striking a new advisory committee to help Alberta conserve and manage water during a potential drought. After several dry years, Alberta’s winter snowpack is well below average, many rivers are at record low levels, and multiple water reservoirs remain well below capacity. “When it comes to water, we are all in it […]