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RCMP said the man was struck on Lougheed Highway near Maria Lane shortly after 10 p.m. and died at the scene.

The Canadian Safe Boating Council says more than 80 per cent of Canadians who drown while boating were not wearing their lifejacket or not wearing it properly.

Police say the collision happened at Edwards Road, and that the northbound lanes of Highway 97 have been temporarily closed.

There were a total of 370 fatalities last year, a drop of 22 compared to the 392 people who died on Quebec roads in 2022.

Gage Turner is currently in hospital recovering from the April 12 collision north of Hope that left him with multiple broken bones and a brain bleed.

She says she is still shaken by what happened on the evening of April 4, as she drove with her husband along Highway 40 east in Montreal's St-Laurent borough.

RCMP said on Wednesday around 60 vehicles were checked and three impaired drivers along with their vehicles were removed from the streets.

With the Easter long weekend upon us, coupled with spring break for thousands of students across Alberta, RCMP are asking drivers to be prepared for busy highways.

Traffic Reporter Katelin Owsianski provides weekly tips for Global News viewers about how to stay safe on the roads for yourself and others.

Tuesday is opening night for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and ABC13 wants to ensure you have the smoothest ride into and out of the event.