NORTH BATTLEFORD — City of North Battleford roadway crews have been removing snow from the streets following a major snow event over the Christmas holidays and are to the point where they can prioritize residential streets, according to a release issued Tuesday.
Crews were out Christmas Day and Boxing Day clearing collector roads and have been working since according to priority.
“The focus this week will be snow removal in residential areas,” stated Waterworks and Roadways Supervisor Joe Gagne.
Crews are also working to clear snow from bus stops, fire hydrants and school zones.
Plows will be clearing around illegally parked vehicles, according to the city’s release. To avoid any inconvenience and parking penalties, the city asks drivers to obey restricted parking signs.
The city asks that the public assist crews in removing snow from their neighbourhood and avoid receiving a parking ticket by observing the following:
• Remove your vehicles from the street during your on-street parking restriction day;
• Place recycling and trash bins out only during your pickup days;
• Do not shovel snow onto the street.
The city points out that sometimes intersections are closed during snow removal and blockades are set up to prevent accidents. Drivers must respect street closures and find alternate routes as it is not safe to pass plows, graders, and sanding trucks. Drivers are also reminded to reduce their driving speeds and to adjust to winter driving conditions to ensure the safety of drivers, pedestrians and snow removal crews.
The city also reminds property owners they are responsible for removing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Residential properties have 48 hours to remove snow after a snowfall.
If you have had someone remove snow from your sidewalk, driveway or steps, please help recognize them for their kind work by nominating them as a Snow Angel. You can nominate your Snow Angel by sending their name, address, and a description of what they did to City of North Battleford, PO Box 460, North Battleford SK S9A 2Y6.
