Snow Removal

• Ministry urges Saskatchewan drivers to be safe on the road around snowplows

  Ministry of Highways says in 2019, they saw four collisions, jumping up to 12 in 2024, and that when driving around snowplows you should be alert, slow down, and give space.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2025
  
• Toronto promises improved, co-ordinated snow removal plan after issues last winter

  Mayor Olivia Chow said the city would be overhauling how it handles major snow events this year, with a focus on co-ordination and communication.

  Politics

  Nov 4, 2025
  
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• 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, 2025
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• Toronto accepting requests for snow clearing blocking public right of way

  The City of Toronto is accepting 311 service requests for residential snow clearing, particularly for blocked driveways, sidewalks and walkways for windrows.

  Weather

  Feb 19, 2025
• 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
• Lethbridge introduces windrow assistance for residents with mobility challenges

  The City of Lethbridge is preparing for the challenges presented by winter weather, and is offering a new windrow removal service for residents facing mobility challenges.

  Weather

  Sep 3, 2024
• Lethbridge launches snow removal survey; residents frustrated with past issues

  Staff with the city said the snow needs to be put somewhere and that it's a common practice in other communities to plow snow right next to driveways.

  Weather

  Mar 18, 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
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• City of Winnipeg starts clearing streets, sidewalks after snow dumping

  The city said it will schedule snow removal based on the street priority system, and asked commuters to use 'extreme caution when near heavy equipment.'

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2024
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• Threats on Calgary sidewalks over snow removal, says company upset about lack of awareness

  A local company says confusion over a snow removal bylaw is leading to confrontation and threats to employees on Calgary sidewalks.

  Weather

  Feb 12, 2024