â–º Listen Live

Speed limit on Highway 21 temporarily reduced

Maidstone RCMP are advising motorists that the river hill on Highway 21 at the North Saskatchewan River (Toby Nollet Bridge) has been reduced to 60 kilometers per hour, as there has been a temporary site of operations for the river clean up.

The site is set up on the east side Highway 21 at the North Saskatchewan River and has a significant amount of vehicle traffic coming on and off the highway. It has been identified as a road hazard and the speed zone has been changed accordingly by the Department of Highways.

The Maidstone RCMP is undertaking traffic safety initiatives in the area including check-stops and speed enforcement to facilitate the change in the speed from 100 km/h to 60 km/h.

Drivers are urged to obey the signs, and the posted speed limit, as it may prevent a serious collision and save a life. The average speeding ticket for somebody going 20 km/h over the posted speed limit is $130.00

At this time, there is no end date for the speed zone change.

As well, boaters are also being cautioned at this time.

Both Maidstone and Battlefords RCMP are reminding recreational boaters and users of the North Saskatchewan River to be mindful of the ongoing cleanup being done. There are several temporary operational sites being used, 5 of which are along the North Saskatchewan River between Maidstone and the Battlefords.

Several boats are on the water at this time from different agencies as part of the clean up procedure. Citizens are asked to be respectful of those working on the river.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Town of Wainwright has lowest cost of living in Alberta

Overall for 2024, on all items, Wainwright comes in at 92.5 meaning its about eight per cent cheaper to buy something in Wainwright compared to Edmonton. Lloydminster comes in at 94.6, meaning prices on average are about two per cent more expensive than Wainwright.

Road expansion for Cenovus Energy Hub begins July 15

If your regular commute takes you along 40 Avenue, from July 15 you will have to adjust that as Lloydminster road crews will lead road upgrades near the soon to be completed Cenovus Energy Hub.

Grace United cancels Sunday service following small fire

In the aftermath of the minor fire at Grace United Church, Lloydminster on Thursday July 3, Sunday service has been cancelled as the church deals with cleanup.

Lloydminster fire crews put out minor fire at Grace United Church

A minor fire at Grace United Church in downtown Lloydminster engaged the efforts of Lloydminster fire crews on Thursday, July 3.

Parade Marshals announced for Lloyd Ex

With the Lloyd Ex Fair celebrating 120 years, the prestigious role of the Parade Marshals to herald the start of the summer festival are Terence Bexson of Marshall and Lyle & Alison Lee of Lloydminster.
- Advertisement -