The Warden
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my CN boarders just got home from work and said it looks like a convoy out there -- semi's and vehicles lined up everywhere so guess the going is still pretty slow.
*** Hwy 16 Jasper closed ***
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X-it
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Anyone know why highway 93 through the parkway is closed? Is it maintained by the federal government? They sure charge lots for a closed highway.
shan
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last updated report from Drive BC
Highway 93 Both Directions
Slippery Sections from Fort Steele to Wasa (20.5 km). Updated Sun Jan 16 at 5:00 am. (ID# 107055)
Jan 16, 2011 05:00 AM
Highway 93 Both Directions
Slippery Sections from Radium 4 Corners to Vermillion Crossing (63.3 km). Updated Sun Jan 16 at 4:54 am. (ID# 105603)
Jan 16, 2011 04:54 AM
Highway 93 Both Directions
Closed in both directions from Radium Hot Springs Castle Junction because of Avalanche. Estimated time of opening 12:00 pm (MST). Confidence: Low. Next update 10:00 am MST. Updated on Sun Jan 16 at 4:38 am. (ID# 106968)
Jan 16, 2011 04:38 AM
X-it
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I was thinking of from Lake Louis to Jasper. The only info i could find is Alberta road conditions and it gives no reasons. The BC road reports are great.
X-it
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Found it
Highway 93 North - the Icefields Parkway
Condition Comments
Lake Louise to Saskatchewan River Crossing Closed Closed indefinitely due to road surface conditions.
I guess this means snow plow operaters to dam lazy to plow roads.
Highway 93 North - the Icefields Parkway
Condition Comments
Lake Louise to Saskatchewan River Crossing Closed Closed indefinitely due to road surface conditions.
I guess this means snow plow operaters to dam lazy to plow roads.
They don't collect park fees to go through that highway this time of year.It is usually cleared,but at much lower priority than other highways because of low traffic volume.
The Warden
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found this news report about the accident
Crash Involving Propane Truck Kills One Near BC-Alberta Border - Opinion 250 - News for Northern and Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada
Crash Involving Propane Truck Kills One Near BC-Alberta Border - Opinion 250 - News for Northern and Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada
pano-dude
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are you kidding me? biggest snow fall in years and this is your comment!
thunder44
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That is so sad. My thoughts go out to the families and to everyone involved.
albertacat
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Too bad for the innocent driver killed from valemount;when is MOT going to start clamping down on out of control truckers with little or no experience,Both trucks were apparently from the same company, passing uphill around a corner in a blinding snowstorm!!!and the poor propane truck driver didn't stand a chance.We came through from Kamloops that Thursday morning and got stopped in Valemont for the night and observed 9 vehicles in the ditch suprisingly only one was a private vehicle.The other 8 (including the 2 BOZOS involved in the wreck) were all supposed PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS!!!! And they say us snowmobilers are dangerous on the roads.Give me a break!!!!
flyfishinwoman
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Drive BC
A great site for highway information, updated fairly regularly as I have found out by experience (I used to live in BC). There is also a phone number for "drive BC" 1-800-550-4997, has the same information as the web site.
glengine
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Where did you get your information on how the accident happened? As it doesn't sound accurate to me.
CATPRIDE
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Well Glen lets hear your version............
glengine
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Propane truck traveling west and vehicle went by heading east due to flying snow propane truck couldn't see ended up drifting partly into wrong lane collided with one semi them got spun around and collided with a second semi. Wasn't due to anyone trying to pass anyone.
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CATPRIDE
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THat should end all rumors............thanks Glen
glengine
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I dont like puttin this stuff on the internet, but i also dislike the whole rumor deal to.
CATPRIDE
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yup I agree......
X-it
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11 days ago when i come from pg to calgary i counted 4 cars and a truck in the ditch by the time i got to jasper. And the park gates where not closed i had to pay to go throught the parkway.
pounder
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Our condolences to the family. He was a long time valemount resident, well known, all around nice guy, hard worker (delivered our propane on days off, when needed), volunteer fireman, minor hockey referee and he will be missed.
Stompin Tom
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That is the exact version of what I have heard.
I really hate it when people start spouting off the radio gossip, each adding a slight twist to a story and soon you have a blind, deaf, drunk driver going 120 kmh passing in a corner with a big grin on his face in 4 feet of fresh snow.
Condolences to the family. I hope your not reading the gossip.
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