Snow Removal Program

In order to assist Town crews with effective snow clearing, we ask that all residents follow these guidelines:

• Keep the streets clear of vehicles during plowing.
  
• 'No Parking' signs will be placed 24 hours before snow removal to allow time to move vehicles off the street.
  Vehicles that are not moved will be towed.
  
• If you plan to be away for an extended time, you are required to move any vehicles to off-street parking.
  
• Keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow within 48 hours of snowfall.

Snow Removal Programs

The Town conducts snow removal operations on seven (7) priority levels in accordance with the Snow & Ice Maintenance Policy 148.20, as approved by Town Council.

For each Priority Level, criteria for snow fall, snowpack or other conditions must be met prior to commencing snow removal operations. Priority Levels for roadway snow removal operations go in descending order for Priorities 1 through 5.

• Priority 1 routes are roadways considered emergency roadway access where snow removal signage is not required, and snow can be plowed to the side of the road.
  
• Priority Levels 2 through 5 are routes where snow cannot be plowed to the side of the road and must be hauled out. (Signage is posted at least 24 hours in advance of snow clearing/removal activities for Priority Levels 2 through 5.)
  
• Priority 6 (service lanes) are done on an as-needed basis, ie. when a service lane becomes impassable in order to maintain solid waste service collections.
  
• Priority 7 includes Town trails, sidewalks, and parks parking lots.

Snow Removal Schedule

Please refer to the Snow & Ice Maintenance Policy and Removal Route Map for full details on the policies and procedures for snow removal in the Town of Blackfalds.