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Highway 16 open to travel again after Mounties respond to 'serious collision'
Highway 16 is open to travellers again after a serious crash on Monday evening. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, Mounties responded to the scene of the collision near Delmas, northwest of North Bat...
Dec 30, 2025 Police did not share many details of the crash, but one post on a traffic social media group reported at least five vehicles in the ditch in the area. (Saskatchewan RCMP/X)
Snowfall warning in effect for Saskatoon as crews prepare
A snowfall warning is in effect for Saskatoon as a winter system moving into the province is expected to bring significant snow overnight, raising concerns about slippery roads and changing travel con...
Dec 26, 2025 An expected 10 to 15 cm of snow is forecasted for the Saskatoon area for Friday into Saturday morning. (650 CKOM file photo)
Road conditions improving across Saskatchewan after major snowstorm
Some travel advisories were still in effect on Thursday morning after a major snowstorm blew through Saskatchewan, but road conditions were steadily improving. The storm, which pummeled central and so...
Dec 18, 2025 The storm, which pummelled central and southern parts of the province on Wednesday, brought lots of snow, freezing rain and whipping winds along with it, leading to icy road surfaces, low visibility and several crashes. (Highway Hotline/X)
'At least 35 to 50' vehicles pulled out of Saskatoon ditches in past three days
After two days of snow in Saskatoon followed by a quick two-day cold spell has left many tow truck companies across the city busy. Auto Rescue Towing in Saskatoon said they've been averaging 100 calls...
Dec 12, 2025 A recent winter blast of snow and cold temperatures has left many tow truck companies across the city busy, including Auto Rescue Towing (Auto Rescue Towing/Facebook)
Dozens of crashes reported on Saskatoon roads as city declares snow event
More than 35 crashes have been reported to Saskatoon police since 8 a.m. Friday, and officers are warning drivers to be cautious when driving in the slick conditions. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) sa...
Nov 28, 2025 A multi-vehicle collision on Circle Drive East between College Drive and Eighth Street was one of a few dozen fender benders that kept Saskatoon police busy Friday afternoon. (Sheldon Olech/Submitted)
Highway Hotline sets new record with 60 million page and app visits over past year
The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was used more than 60 million times over the past year, setting a new record for the provincial service. Between April of 2024 and March of this year, the hotline's we...
May 09, 2025 The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was used more than 60 million times over the past year. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Owner of Rosetown Towing urging drivers to slow down on Highway 7
Overnight rain led to icy road conditions on Friday morning on some Saskatchewan highways leaving a handful of vehicles in the ditch. Rosetown Towing pulled four semis out of the ditch along highway 7...
Dec 28, 2024 Rosetown Towing pulled 4 semis out of the ditch along Highway 7 before noon on Dec. 27, 2024. (Rosetown Towing Facebook/submitted)
Provincial travel much improved around Saskatchewan
Things were looking a little better on Saskatchewan roads on Sunday afternoon, with the number of highways where travel was not recommended vastly reduced from Sunday morning, when travel was risky in...
Nov 24, 2024 Snow clearing crews had done a fantastic job of making travel in Saskatchewan safer by mid- afternoon on Sunday, clearing many provincial highways. (Highway Hotline/submitted)
Highway Hotline changes aim to make information clearer, more concise
As winter approaches in Saskatchewan, Highway Hotline would like to remind users of some terminology changes announced in September. Dan Palmer with the Ministry of Highways says the changes were enac...
Nov 04, 2024
Icy roads delay recycling pickup in parts of Saskatoon
Saskatoon's winter roads have left some of the city's recycling bins untouched. According to the city, the most recent biweekly collection of some blue carts was not fully completed because of icy roa...
Feb 12, 2024 The city had to postpone the collection of its recycling bins due to the weather. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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