Tag: Automotives

  • Poor Decisions can Collide at Intersections

    Poor Decisions can Collide at Intersections

    The Alberta government is focusing on intersection safety across the province.  January is intersection safety month in Alberta. In 2014, three of the five most frequent improper driver actions in casualty collisions happened at intersections:  making a left turn across the path of an on-coming vehicle (12.2 per cent), committing a stop sign violation, such…

  • Uber, Airbnb and Consequences of the Sharing Economy

    Uber, Airbnb and Consequences of the Sharing Economy

    Writers: Joanna Penn and John Wihbey The implications of the so-called “sharing economy” have been hotly debated in the news media, and the research world is now beginning to weigh in with deeper analysis. One central area of argument relates to whether the sharing economy is simply bringing more wage-earning opportunities to more people, or…

  • More Green Transit Options for Grande Prairie Residents

    More Green Transit Options for Grande Prairie Residents

      Residents of the City and County of Grande Prairie will enjoy shorter, quicker and more convenient bus rides thanks to GreenTRIP support for expansion of public transit in the region. The Alberta government’s commitment to accessible, rider-friendly public transit includes $4.4 million for renewal and expansion of public transit fleets in both the City…

  • Road Closure required on Centre St. S.E. between 8 Ave. and 10 Ave.

    Road Closure required on Centre St. S.E. between 8 Ave. and 10 Ave.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Crews from K-Link Development Inc. will be performing a water and sewer tie-in on the new Eyes 360 location that will require a road closure at 812 Centre Street S.E. on December 16 and 17. Traffic will be detoured via 10 Avenue and 8 Avenue S.E. to 1A Street S.E. and…

  • Road Closure Required on Centre St. S.E. between 8 Ave. and 10 Ave in High River

    Road Closure Required on Centre St. S.E. between 8 Ave. and 10 Ave in High River

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Crews from K-Link Development Inc. will be performing a water and sewer tie-in on the new Eyes 360 location that will require a road closure at 812 Centre Street S.E. on December 15 and 16. Traffic will be detoured via 10 Avenue and 8 Avenue S.E. to 1A Street S.E. and…

  • Government Strengthens Penalties for Distracted Driving

    Government Strengthens Penalties for Distracted Driving

      Effective January 1, 2016, distracted driving convictions will include three demerits as well as the current $287 fine. Research indicates that driver distractions contribute to 20 to 30 per cent of all collisions and that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive drivers. “From September 2011…

  • AMA Winter Guide to Road Tripping

    AMA Winter Guide to Road Tripping

      Whether you’re taking a ski trip to the mountains, going to an out-of-town tournament, or taking a trip to visit the grandparents, winter can be full of fun trips. As the season sneaks up, we want to help you keep those great trips safe and have some tips you can follow so you’re more confident…

  • Keeping Winter Road Safety Top of Mind

    Keeping Winter Road Safety Top of Mind

      Drivers are reminded to be prepared for winter road conditions and modify their driving habits accordingly. Unpredictable weather is a hallmark of Alberta winters and can wreak havoc on our roads. The Alberta government works closely with highway maintenance contractors all winter long to ensure the provincial highway network is clear and open following…

  • World’s Safest Driving Song

    World’s Safest Driving Song

      The world’s safest song to listen to while driving released for Road Safety Week Scientists and musicians have created the first ever music track that’s scientifically designed to encourage safe driving habits.  The track, entitled Safe In Sound, has been commissioned by MORE TH>N SM>RT WHEELS and released for Road Safety Week 2015 (23–29…

  • Notley Needs to Rethink Toll Roads for Alberta

    Notley Needs to Rethink Toll Roads for Alberta

    Toll roads are a perfect fit with the NDP government’s environmental agenda By Steve Lafleur and Kenneth Green, The Fraser Institute CALGARY, Alta./ Troy Media/ – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley needs to swiftly revisit her government’s decision not to implement road tolls to help pay for the province’s highway infrastructure. Road tolls are not only a socially…

  • This Holiday Season, Think Before you Get Behind the Wheel

    This Holiday Season, Think Before you Get Behind the Wheel

      Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety and its partners are focusing on impaired driving this month. Drivers in fatal collisions were five times more likely than those in injury collisions to have consumed alcohol. On average each year over the past five years, 80 people were killed and more than 1,250 were injured in collisions…

  • Sanitary Sewer Repair Closes Part of 7th Ave in High River

    Sanitary Sewer Repair Closes Part of 7th Ave in High River

      HIGH RIVER, AB: 7 Avenue S.E. is closed between 3 Street and 4 Street starting today at 1pm in order for Town Utilities crews to complete a sanitary sewer repair. The road will re-open by 5pm on Wednesday, December 9. Please reduce speed, obey all signage and watch for work crews when travelling through the area.

  • Idle-Free Okotoks

    Idle-Free Okotoks

    You hold the key to clean air Often idling cannot be helped, for example, if you are warming up your vehicle to help clear your windshield or dropping off the kids at the rink. Just as often, there are situations when idling is not necessary. People are often seen running their vehicles while waiting to pick…

  • Lane restrictions on 7 Street N.W. at Longview Trail

    Lane restrictions on 7 Street N.W. at Longview Trail

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Crews from Kelmar will be working with Telus and Fortis on repairs to an underground wire vault on 7 Street N.W. at Longview Trail on December 9 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This work will require some lane restrictions with flag persons controlling traffic. The Town is asking that drivers…

  • Converting Okotoks Speed Limit to 40 KM/H

    Converting Okotoks Speed Limit to 40 KM/H

    The speed limit through Town has changed to 40 km/h on all streets throughout Okotoks with the exception of the major routes of Northridge Drive, Southridge Drive, Milligan Drive, 32nd Street and Big Rock Trail, plus any street that has been changed to 30 km/h.  Public lanes would remain at 15 km/h. The speed limit…