Road Maintenance
Snow and Ice
Public Works sends out plowing equipment when 5 cm of packed snow builds up on main roadways. Sanding trucks maintain slippery road sections.
Watch for snow removal signs in your neighbourhood. Do not park on the street and remove your curb ramps.
Snow and ice on sidewalks |
Snow or ice build up on sidewalks is your responsibility. You must clear ice and snow from all sidewalks bordering your property (including the sidewalk area on your driveway). Snow must be removed directly after a snowfall ends. If you own a rental property or if you are travelling/working out of Town, you are still responsible for clearing your sidewalks after each snowfall.
Snow Removal OrdersIf you do not clear your sidewalks, a Peace Officer may issue an order requiring you to remove the snow and ice (including the sidewalk area on your driveway) within seven days. Once an order has been issued, you will not receive extra warnings. You must keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice or a contractor may be hired to remove snow and ice as necessary. Costs will be added to your property taxes. Additional fines may also be issued. FinesFailure to remove snow and ice from your sidewalk can result in a:
Unpaid fines are collected by Alberta Registry Service at the time of Registration or Driver's License Renewal. |
Snow around fire hydrants |
When an emergency occurs, fire crews rely on having access to neighbourhood fire hydrants to respond as quickly as possible. Every second counts – snow build up around the hydrant can result in delays to an emergency response. Be a good neighbour and do your part in keeping your community safe by:
For fire safety questions and concerns, contact the Stony Plain Fire Department. |
Snow Removal
Snow removal map Subscribe to Snow Removal Email Alerts Snow routes
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When there is significant snowfall (5 cm or more), priority roads are cleared first:
The wing grader is used during heavy snowfall in the following areas:
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Neighbourhood Plowing and Removal Schedule |
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If more than 10 cm of snow is packed on neighbourhood roads, Public Works will plow and remove the snow from streets. Notifications will be posted on our home page and as snow removal update. Please remove basketball hoops, driveway ramps and unattended vehicles if parked on the street. Back lane pickup will be performed upon completion of the residential rotation or as soon as equipment becomes available. Downtown lanes will be cleared first and other lanes will be cleared the day prior to waste collection. Residential snow removal will not occur on garbage days, will resume on the next business day.
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Road Maintenance
Regular road maintenance occurs in the spring and fall. Sidewalk maintenance occurs in summer months.
Report roads or sidewalks in need of repair
Line Painting and Crack Sealing
Please remove vehicles, curb ramps, trailers and other objects from the streets during these periods.
Street Sweeping
Crews sweep residential neighbourhoods on a rotational basis. Signs will be posted 24-hours before sweeping starts. Dates and estimated schedules are weather dependent.
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Weed Control
We remove and control restricted and noxious weeds in our community. Restricted weeds are removed as they are a threat to the environment and noxious weeds are controlled to prevent rapid spreading.
Signs will be posted when weed spraying occurs.