The towing of abandoned cars on the main highway that connects a northeastern Alberta city to Edmonton continued Saturday after dozens got stuck in a major snowstorm.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, where Fort McMurray is located, says in a statement it has sent buses, food and water to help people still stranded on Highway 63 after a significant spring storm on Friday.
It says the highway remains impassable and first responders are checking all stranded vehicles to ensure people are safe.
Dozens got stranded after a major snowstorm and high winds hit Alberta on Friday, with Highway 63 in the north seeing up to 60 centimetres of snow in some parts.
It says buses will take the people stranded back to Fort McMurray, where they can arrange rides to their homes.
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