Calcium Chloride

• City of Edmonton considering return of controversial calcium chloride

  The City of Edmonton ran a pilot program for two years but stopped using the de-icing agent in 2019, after increased concerns about damage to vehicles, concrete and infrastructure.

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  Aug 21
  
• Edmonton council wants city to be more prepared for extreme winter weather

  Edmonton city councillors were set to present motions on the city's snow and ice clearing efforts. The motions looking to revamp current policies and create and emergency plan.

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  Jan 27
  
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• City-wide parking ban could be enacted in Edmonton this winter

  On Monday, city councillors voted 12 to one for administration to prepare a bylaw for the parking ban, which would come into effect after large snow events.

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  Aug 17, 2020
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• City of Edmonton staff propose more snow clearing, new parking ban but no mention of calcium chloride program

  Last year, there were concerns and complaints about poor snow clearing in residential neighbourhoods, particularly when it came to cul de sacs.

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  Jul 3, 2020
• ‘I’m not very pleased’: Edmonton councillor calls out poor snow clearing

  "I'm not very pleased with the way snow clearing's gone so far this winter," said Coun. Michael Walters.

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  Feb 12, 2020
• Only sand and salt to be used directly on Edmonton roads this winter but calcium chloride still in mix

  This season, the city will use plows and graders, along with salt and sand to clear the roadways. Calcium chloride will still be used on sidewalks, bike lanes, paths, and in a pre-mix.

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  Nov 4, 2019
• In 7-6 vote, Edmonton council decides calcium chloride will not be used this winter

  After weeks of delay, Edmonton city councillors finally decided calcium chloride will not be used on city roads this winter.

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  Oct 8, 2019
• Final decision on Edmonton’s calcium chloride program expected Tuesday after 2 weeks of delays

  Councillors were widely expected to decide last Tuesday whether to use the anti-icing agent again this winter but the final vote was postponed to this Tuesday.

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  Oct 7, 2019
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• Edmonton’s calcium chloride program will likely be put on hold for this winter

  Calcium chloride, a controversial anti-icing agent, most likely won't be used on Edmonton roads this winter. But a final vote to confirm the decision will take place next Tuesday.

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  Oct 1, 2019
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• Debate over winter tires in Alberta revived as winter looms

  A decision on whether to continue using calcium chloride on Edmonton roads was postponed to next week, but before it was, Councillor Aaron Paquette raised the issue of winter tires.

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  Sep 25, 2019