Battlefords residents are working to clear the first snowfall of the year (Staff photo/battleforedsNOW).

By battlefordsNOW Staff

WINTER IS HERE

Snow clean-up underway in Battlefords

Nov 3, 2022 | 12:57 PM

Residents in the Battlefords and much of northwest Saskatchewan are digging out today after the first big snow event of the year. The city of North Battleford says because of the significant amount of snowfall, removal efforts will continue throughout the day.

Trucks were backed up along highway 16 west earlier this morning (Staff photo/battlefordsNOW).

Here is the situation around the Battlefords as of 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

• The Highway Hotline reports winter driving conditions exist on all major highways in and out of the Battlefords. Highways 376 and 378 northeast of the Battlefords remain closed.
• The city of North Battleford says community safety officers have been busy all morning assisting with traffic accidents and helping with stuck vehicles.
• Battlefords Transit service and Handi-Bus Accessible Transit service are not operating today due to the road conditions.
• The North Battleford airport is currently closed for incoming or departing flights due to icy runway conditions.
• Canada Post has suspended mail delivery for today, for northwest Saskatchewan.

The city of North Battleford reminds residents they are responsible for clearing the snow on sidewalks and walkways adjacent to their properties. Residents have 24 hours to clear the snow in the downtown area, and 48 hours outside the downtown area.

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