Alberta Reviewing Snowstorm Response

0:00It's April 30th. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Albertas government is launching a review into how they and contractors handled a brutal snowstorm that stranded about 400 vehicles on. Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray. Drivers were stuck up to 24 hours in freezing conditions, waiting for rescue after the highway shut down between Wandering River and Mariana. Lake. Storm hit hard last Thursday evening, dumping heavy snow with massive drifts and fierce winds that even close roads in northern Saskatchewan. Local crews from the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo rushed in Friday afternoon with plows, food trucks, water, and a bus. Finally reopening the highway by early Saturday morning. Folks on the ground were frustrated with no serious injuries, but emergency workers struggling to reach one passenger in medical distress. Local MLA Taniyao called it unacceptable that people spent the night in their cars with barely any updates, especially since weather warnings were.

1:02Out days ahead. Transportation Minister Devindrieson says the probe will check communication between agencies, response times, and if the highway maintenance. Contractor stepped up. Officials blamed delays on the storm's intensity poor visibility, non-stop snow, and safety risk for crews. At any lack of prep, in this kind of review is standard after big weather hits. As the investigation wraps up, they're eyeing any needed changes or repercussions to make sure northern drivers don't get caught like this again next. Time the Whiteout rolls in.