WINNIPEG – Winnipegers have seen a number of crashes around the city lately and with another winter wallop looming, many are bracing for more.
“It’s Winnipeg — you have to be ready,” said one resident.
Snow, high winds and freezing rain are expected to hit the city Wednesday and many fear a brief respite from icy and rut-filled roads is likely over.
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The city has taken a lot of heat for this winter’s plowing efforts but Mayor Sam Katz vows it will be different this time around.
“I have no doubt in my mind that the next snowfall on our streets will be cleared the way we expect them to be cleared,” Katz said. “People may forget, and I will call this one an exception to the rule, we have phenomenal snow clearing.”
How the city will tackle the latest storm is anyone’s guess — public works is keeping tight-lipped about the plan. But critics said the city needs to act quicker to prevent what could be another treacherous day on the roads.
“Get out earlier,” said St. Vital Coun. Brian Mayes. “I think the administration has to make sure that gets done in a timely manner.”
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