Milder weather this fall will result in the postponement of Winter Weight season in Saskatchewan. Typically, winter weights begin on all relevant secondary highways November 16 each year and continue through mid-March. “In an effort to protect the province’s roads, the winter weight program has been postponed until there is adequate freezing,” Highways Minister Fred… Continue reading Winter Weights Postponed
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Saskatchewan Roads Receive Pavement Sealing
This summer, motorists will see significant amounts of road sealing taking place across the province. Road sealing is a cost-effective method that extends the life of roads and highways by sealing cracks formed by temperature changes throughout the year. “Seal-coating is an effective and useful tool in all areas of the province,” Minister of Highways… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roads Receive Pavement Sealing
Saskatchewan Tourism Industry Embarks On The Road To Recovery
Saskatchewan Tourism Week (May May 23re-29th) is an opportunity to both promote our beautiful parks, and for the province to communicate the importance of planning for industry recovery, building a resilient tourism sector and preparing for the return of visitors. Pre-pandemic, tourism spending in Saskatchewan reached $2.17 billion in 2019. There were 11.82 million visits… Continue reading Saskatchewan Tourism Industry Embarks On The Road To Recovery
Provincial Parks to Receive $90 Million Worth of Improvements
Saskatchewan residents will experience a smoother ride when visiting several provincial parks this year. Construction of more than $90 million will take place this season in and around Saskatchewan’s parks, including 11 highway paving and upgrade projects, improvements to three parks access roads and paving inside six parks. “With travel to other provinces discouraged due… Continue reading Provincial Parks to Receive $90 Million Worth of Improvements
Farmer Assists Saskatoon Fire Crew During Grass Fire
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 19, 2021 Crews were on scene for about 40 minutes battling the blaze. SASKATOON — Saskatoon fire crews were on the scene of a grass fire on Burma Road, just north of CN Rail Yards Saturday afternoon. The Saskatoon Fire Department said the call came in around 4:15… Continue reading Farmer Assists Saskatoon Fire Crew During Grass Fire
Spring Road Bans Begin Monday, March 15th
Spring road bans come into effect at 12:01 a.m., March 15th, 2021, across southern Saskatchewan and will also be in effect in many rural municipalities in this area. Updates on the status of bans in other regions will be made available through the Highway Hotline and social media. As spring road bans are enacted on… Continue reading Spring Road Bans Begin Monday, March 15th
Winter Weights Removed on Highways in Southern Saskatchewan
Effective immediately, winter weight designations for some highways in southern Saskatchewan are removed. Allowable weights will return to normal regulation weights on these 52 specific roads in 101 Rural Municipalities. To check which highways are impacted by weight restrictions, please visit www.saskatchewan.ca/truckingweights. Information about winter weight orders is updated twice weekly, with new information published… Continue reading Winter Weights Removed on Highways in Southern Saskatchewan
Traffic Safety Fund Grants Approved For 50 Communities Across Saskatchewan
Road safety improvements are coming to 50 communities across Saskatchewan, courtesy of $550,000 in grants from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. A total of 52 projects have been approved, with grants ranging from $2,320 to $57,750. These include digital speed display signs and other speed management projects, pedestrian crossing signals, school zone beacons and additional… Continue reading Traffic Safety Fund Grants Approved For 50 Communities Across Saskatchewan
Back Road Photography and Print: Delivery Options Available
Don’t feel like leaving that house? In this weather who can blame you! Let me bring your photos to you. Photos can be printed on canvas prints, and a wide variety of paper, such as: Glossy Matte Luster Metallic For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page… Continue reading Back Road Photography and Print: Delivery Options Available
Back Road Photography and Print: Now in Eatonia
It’s been a little over a month now that the new location has been open. There has never been a better time to stop in and say hi! 214 Main Street Eatonia, Saskatchewan S0L 0Y0 For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page below…