By CTV News Staff, October 19, 2016 The mother of a Toronto-area girl who walked away from a terrifying road incident physically unharmed is urging motorists to be more cautious around school buses and areas where children are at play. On Sept. 29, 10-year-old Rebecca Hillier got off her school bus with her peers on… Continue reading 'Pay attention': Warning after video of girl nearly hit by car passing school bus
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National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 16-22, 2016, is Parachute Canada’s 2016 National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW). NTDSW is an annual public awareness campaign meant to educate teen drivers about staying safe on the road. And it’s calling on YOU, as a Canadian, to help reduce distracted and drug impaired driving. Show your support by participating in the social… Continue reading National Teen Driver Safety Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week
By Rina Rast, Kindersley Social, October 17, 2016 October 16-22, 2016, is Parachute Canada’s 2016 National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW). NTDSW is an annual public awareness campaign meant to educate teen drivers about staying safe on the road. And it’s calling on YOU, as a Canadian, to help reduce distracted and drug impaired driving.… Continue reading National Teen Driver Safety Week
Slushy, icy roads make for slippery conditions on Sask. highways
By CBC News, October 10, 2016 Highway Hotline warning drivers to take it slow on the road A steady snowfall in the southern half of the province is expected to compromise highway driving conditions, according to Saskatchewan’s highway hotline. With the temperature hovering around zero, ice is expected to form later tonight on the Trans-Canada… Continue reading Slushy, icy roads make for slippery conditions on Sask. highways
How liquor privatization could impact drinking and driving in Sask.
By Chris Vandenbreekel/CKOM News Staff, October 9, 2016 Sask. has the highest rate of drinking and driving incident among all provinces. Saskatchewan has a complicated relationship with alcohol. Among all Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan has the highest rate of impaired driving. The latest analysis by Statistics Canada from 2011 shows Sask. had a rate of 683 impaired-driving incidents… Continue reading How liquor privatization could impact drinking and driving in Sask.
October 5th – 6th: Local RCMP Daily Report
By Kindersley RCMP, October 6, 2016 Kindersley, Eston, Kerrobert RCMP Daily Report Wednesday October 5th 6:00 a.m. – Thursday October 6th 6:00 a.m. RCMP responded to 12 calls for service in RM of Kindersley, Netherhill, D’arcy, Marengo, Flaxcombe, Town of Kindersley, Alsask, Town of Kerrobert, Brock. 2016-10-05 9:16 a.m.– Call of a semi partially blocking a lane… Continue reading October 5th – 6th: Local RCMP Daily Report
3 semis jackknife on Sask. highways as treacherous conditions continue
By CBC News, October 6, 2016 Snow tapering off after major storm hammers south, central areas of province At least three jackknifed semi-trucks were on Saskatchewan highways early Thursday morning as treacherous driving conditions continued. A storm system has dumped up to 40 centimetres of snow on some areas, and it’s expected a few more centimetres… Continue reading 3 semis jackknife on Sask. highways as treacherous conditions continue
Early Snowstorm Hits Kindersley and Area
By Kindersley Social, October 5, 2016 Snowfall Warning for Kindersley Area Old Man Winter gave Kindersley a visit this morning. A major low pressure system which brought cold wind, rain and ultimately snow is still tracking across the province. Environment Canada advises that due to the cold air, most of the precipitation today will be in the… Continue reading Early Snowstorm Hits Kindersley and Area
Snow on highways creating slippery conditions around Sask.
By CBC News, October 5, 2016 Travel not advised on sections of Highway 1 A fall snowstorm has created wet, slushy and sometimes treacherous conditions across Saskatchewan this morning. The Ministry of Highways has issued “travel not advised” warnings along Highway 1. With ice pellets reported in some areas, the situation is particularly bad on the west side… Continue reading Snow on highways creating slippery conditions around Sask.
Annual Terry Fox Run at KCS Today
By Kindersley Social, September 29, 2016 Terry Fox Run Starting at 10:00AM Today Kindersley Composite School is having their Annual Terry Fox run this morning, commencing at 10:00AM. Students will be running on the 11th Avenue East, Ditson Drive, Railway Ave and Main Street. Please slow down in those areas and watch for runners! For… Continue reading Annual Terry Fox Run at KCS Today