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Snow Maintenance

We know safe and reliable roads are important to everyone, including our residents, businesses, and producers. Maintaining roads after a snowfall takes time, coordination, and planning. 

We have a small (but dedicated!) team of operators responsible for snow removal throughout the County, including: 

  • Hamlets 
  • Business parks 
  • Residential subdivisions, and 
  • Rural roads 


Scroll to the bottom of this page to see snow maintenance routes.


Our approach to snow maintenance 

When we plow roads, we consider these factors: 

  • Our road network covers over 2,000km 
  • Resources available 
  • Traffic volumes 
  • Emergency vehicle access 
  • School bus routes 
  • Access to mail boxes

Not all roads can be plowed right away, especially during major storms or back-to-back snowfall days. 

During a snowfall, our Operations team closely monitors conditions and the amount of snow received. Our standard is to plow roads at 5cm (2") of snow accumulation. 

During “normal” snow events, we do not remove snow from communities as this requires extensive time and resources, which takes crews away from other areas. 

In hamlets and subdivisions, we may need to move snow into your yard if there is no suitable or safe alternative. When plowing, operators do their best to avoid pushing snow onto driveways, but this can sometimes happen despite our best efforts. 



Highways vs. TWPs and RRs 

  • On a Township or Range Road? The County takes care of snow removal on these. 
  • On a highway? Volker Stevin manages snow removal. 

County crews do not plow provincial highways. In fact, we aren’t permitted to plow these roads, which is why you’ll see our blades up when we’re on one. 

To report a concern to Volker Stevin, call them at 1.888.VSROADS.



Report drifting 

Our crews monitor known drifting areas and respond as soon as staff and equipment are available. 

If you see a drift and have safety concerns, let us know ASAP! Call us at 403.328.5525. 



Be prepared 

  • Waiting a few days for your road to be cleared is a reality of rural living - having vehicles and equipment that can manage in snow may be something to consider. 
  • Proper winter tires and preparation are part of rural resilience—don’t rely on someone else to pull you out of a ditch. 
  • Have a vehicle emergency kit with winter essentials, like a shovel, warm clothes, and non-perishable snacks in case you get stuck and need to dig your way out or wait for help.



How you can help 

Help us help you! Here are some things you can do to make the snow removal process smoother and safer: 

  • Don’t push snow from your property or sidewalk onto the road. Piling snow on the road creates hazards for other drivers and our plow operators. 
  • Don’t push snow into ditches (especially west ditches where meltwater typically flows). Snow and ice in ditches over the winter means flooding in the spring when it melts and blocks culverts. Gravel can also be pulled into the ditch and add to blockages. 
  • In hamlets and business parks 
    • Move all vehicles and equipment off the street. Plows can clear roads more quickly when they can get all the snow the first time around. 
    • Staking reflective sticks to mark the edges of your property is helpful for plow operators so they can avoid your grass and any landscaping under the snow. You can purchase these at dollar or hardware stores. 
  • We know children like to watch the plows, please ensure they are at a safe distance. 
  • Plow operators cannot always see vehicles behind them and may spray sand as they go. Keep back and only pass if you’re certain it's safe to do so.