Snow Clearing

• Winter maintenance report reveals shortfalls in Saskatoon snow clearing

  With cooler temperatures creeping in, Saskatoon city council is discussing this year's snow response, but the city's residents are worried about history repeating itself.

  Environment

  Sep 3
  
• Saskatoon recommends longer snow-clearing timeline for priority streets

  The change comes as city crews struggle to meet the existing target without additional resources.

  Politics

  May 7
  
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• People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as Ontario cities rush to clear snow

  People with mobility issues are struggling to navigate sidewalks and walkways after Ontario hit with three back-to-back snowstorms last week, leaving cities scrambling to clean up.

  Canada

  Feb 20
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• Mayor, councillor want to nix snow-clearing pilot project for Winnipeg streets

  The project was slated to begin in October, and would revise the accumulation of snow from 10 to 15 centimetres before snow clearing takes place — only on residential streets.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Edmonton’s Candy Cane Lane residents receive ice-clearing warnings from city

  Residents on Candy Cane Lane were surprised to find notices enforcing snow clearing, since they have an agreement stating City of Edmonton crews handle clearing during the event.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
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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, 2024
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• 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, 2024