Winter Driving Has Arrived

Jackknifed Semi Blocks Highway 16 East of Vegreville

A semi-truck that had jackknifed was blocking the westbound lanes on Highway 16 at Range Road 143 approximately 1.5 kilometres east of Vegreville the morning of Dec. 2. Shortly after clearing the scene another accident occurred. A semi came over the hill and side swiped another semi-truck near the location of the original traffic situation. No injuries resulted from either incident. (Craig Horon/Photo)

Snowstorm Creates Treacherous Driving Conditions for Motorists

A heavy fall of snow created treacherous driving conditions for motorists on Dec. 2. A semi-truck slid partially off Highway 15 in the Village of Chipman early in the morning. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)