Public Works

A priority system for snow removal has been established — the purpose of which is to provide for vehicular travel on the main arterial route (#1 Priority) as soon as possible after a significant snowfall. All residential streets will be plowed, with snow removal based on the following priority system:

Priority #1 (see map)

Arterials in the town of Calmar are the highest priority. Snow will be cleared from arterials first to allow for vehicular traffic flow in and our of Town. Highway #39 (50th Avenue) and Highway #795 (50th Street) will be cleared first in the morning in accordance with the following procedures:

a) Highway #39 (50th Avenue)
Snow will be pushed to sides and left for a minimum of 24 hours following a major snow fall to allow for property owners to clear sidewalks, following which the snow will be windrowed and removed with trucks. It is the responsibility of each landowner to remove snow from their own property.

b) Highway #795 (50th Street)
Snow will be windrowed and removed by trucks following any major snow fall.

c) All other priority #1 areas (see map) will be windrowed and removed by truck as soon as possible following a major snow fall (roads leading to Schools and Seniors complex to be completed first).

Priority #2 (see map)

These are main residential collectors which connect to the main arterials and throughout the town of Calmar. Snow will be windrowed and removed by truck in an order based on such circumstances as worst drifting, etc.

Priority #3 (see map)

These are streets, avenues and lanes which are usually on the outskirts of Town and are very susceptible to drifting.

Priority #4 (see map)

These are all other residential streets and avenues throughout the town of Calmar. Snow will be windrowed and removed by truck in an order based on such circumstances as drifting, etc.

Priority #5 (on request)

These are areas within the town of Calmar which are not property of the town of Calmar. (eg: Calmar Mobile Home Park, Calmar Legion, etc.) Snow will be dealt with at the property owner’s discretion (property owners may be billed for services).

General Information

  • It is the responsibility of each landowner or business owner to remove snow from their own property. However, upon completion of all priorities, and when requested in writing, the Town will remove piles of snow from private lots, provided that the owner shall pay the associated costs of manpower and equipment.
  • Businesses located in the downtown commercial areas (north and south of Highway #39 (50th Avenue) shall ensure that all snow is removed from the public walk in the front and/or side of the business as soon as possible following a snow fall.
  • Special requests from businesses or residents will be considered throughout the operations of the snow removal process (eg: Churches – funerals; Legions – weddings, functions).
  • Back Alleys:
    Alleys along the commercial areas of Town will be done in conjunction with Priority #3 areas to allow for business deliveries, etc. Snow will be plowed to sides and hauled out with trucks if required.
    All other alleys will be completed as required, with snow plowed to sides and driveways opened up by Town staff.

Snow Shovelling Safety Tips

  • Dress appropriately
  • Stretch before beginning
  • Bend knees and lift with your legs
  • Take breaks and hydrate
  • If you experience any pain, stop shovelling

Please call Public Works at 780.619.6725 between 7am—3:30pm to pick up a pail of sand for your sidewalk.

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