The good old summertime has arrived and residents of the Battlefords are flocking northward to enjoy their proximity to Jackfish Lake and Murray Lake. That means Highway 4 North is clogged with heavy traffic day in and day out.
Construction of passing lanes is slated to begin this summer to alleviate some of the congestion on the well-travelled route, which will temporarily result in more clogging of the artery. Be alert in the organge zone.
Many had called for twinning of the route between Cochin and North Battleford, and that move would definitely make the route safer. It would be an expensive initiative, however, and a much less costly alternative would be a large dose of common sense.
Face it folks, even if someone up ahead is toddling along at 80 km/h it’s still only a 25-minute drive to the lake. It’s a drive that takes you through picturesque farm country, brilliant with canola, flax and wheat.
Instead of railing against the slowness of traffic, take a deep breath, glance around and drink in the beauty of the prairie. That way when you get to your destination, whether it be the lake or home, you will be in a relaxed and serene frame of mind, and alive and well.
