Snow Clearing

• Saskatoon snow removal begins on Priority 1 streets, motorists asked to drive carefully

  Snow removal has begun on Saskatoon's Priority 1 streets and is expected to take two weeks to complete. Crews area also working back-lane access.

  Canada

  Mar 12
  
• Winnipeg councillor on changing budgetary practices when it comes to snow clearing

  The city's way of budgeting based on a low-cost scenario should change, reads a report set to be tabled at a Public Works Committee meeting on March 1.

  Economy

  Feb 28
  
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• Winnipeg mayor says crews are consistent with snow clearing work

  The city tends to budget about $36 million for snow clearing every year, according to the mayor, although the actual number can go well over it.

  Canada

  Jan 17
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• Concerns raised about snow removal response times; HRM asks for patience

  Some in the Halifax region are questioning the speed and efficiency of the snow removal response in the Halifax region, but the municipality says it's doing its best.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Winnipeg digs its way out of winter storm Thursday, temporary parking ban in place

  Michael Cantor, the city's manager of streets maintenance, says even if you've already seen a plow coming down your street, snow clearing equipment will be back. 

  Weather

  Jan 11
• Saint John leasing portable weather stations to help make snow-clearing decisions

  The City of Saint John is leasing portable weather stations this winter to help crews decide whether to use sand or salt, and how aggressive to plow the snow.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• New infrastructure minister says Manitoba ‘staffing up’ public service to tackle snow clearing

  The goal is to have 24/7 service on major highways in Manitoba, and while that has yet to be attained, minister Lisa Naylor said the new government considers it a priority.

  Weather

  Oct 27, 2023
• Accessibility a ‘major priority’ for Calgary’s winter snow plan

  This year, the city’s snow team has adjusted its approach with the aim to better serve Calgarians.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023
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• Brandon shoveling bylaw aimed at scofflaws, not those who can’t shovel, city manager says

  Brandon homeowners have long been required to clear the snow from sidewalks in front of their properties, but thanks to a new bylaw, those who flout the rules will face a fine.

  Politics

  Jul 20, 2023
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• City hall to review “significant” changes to snow-clearing policy

  A new report to be tabled at a meeting next week will look to increase the snow-removal budget along with other ways to improve the snow-clearing process in Winnipeg.

  Politics

  Jun 20, 2023