Traction and handling are critical to staying safe in rain, cold night temperatures Spring weather may finally be forecast but your winter tires are still…
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Time change can increase crash risk for fatigued drivers
Kootenay drivers and alarm clocks may both need adjusting when Daylight Savings Time kicks in on Sunday, March 10. (Creston does not change its clocks.)…
Kootenay drivers face higher risk of crashing in December
With holidays ahead, safety may be the gift that keeps on giving Tis the season to be … extra careful when driving. Crashes increase significantly…
Driving at work is dangerous so let’s make it safer
By Trace Acres Here’s something that may surprise you: Driving may be the most dangerous thing most of us do in our job, even if…
Crashes leading cause of traumatic workplace death in B.C.
Even a few minutes of driving at work can put you at risk: Road Safety at Work Can you name the most dangerous thing you…
Workers and drivers both at risk in Cone Zones
Campaign kicks off with reminder that driving decisions affect lives The roadside is a workplace for tens of thousands of B.C. workers every day. And…
Winter tires still needed as spring arrives
Don’t put away those winter tires just yet in the Kootenays Even though it’s officially spring, winter tires or chains are still required on designated…
Winter weather makes holiday driving risky in the Kootenays
Drivers can prevent most crashes by adjusting for winter conditions Planning to drive over the busy holiday season? Whether it’s to see family and friends…
Urgent reminder for East Kootenay drivers to Shift into Winter
Crashes double during winter months as road and weather conditions can change quickly. Being prepared and planning ahead can help save lives. As rain and…
Summer traffic puts Kootenays roadside workers at risk
How would you cope if vehicles drove within a few feet of your workstation? It’s a daily peril for many residents of the Kootenays. They’re…