Snow Removal Update – December 10

The District has experienced 13 inches of snowfall over the past five days, and our crews have been working steadily to keep roads safe and passable.

Priority Snow-Clearing Routes (What We Do First)

High-Priority Routes:

• Hospital Road (including its Access Road)

• 44A, 45 & 46 Avenue

• Hillside Avenue

• 51, 52, 53 & 56 Street

• Nicholson Road (Hwy 97 to Airport)

• Access to the Chetwynd Fire Hall

Medium-Priority Routes:

• Access roads adjacent to Hwy 97

• 47 to 51 Avenues

• 48 Street (Hwy 97 to Hwy 29)

• 44 to 46 Street (Centurion Subdivision)

• 49 Street to 51 Avenue

• Legion Subdivision

• Westgate Road

Lower-Priority / Residential & Industrial Areas:

• 44A – 43 Street

• 51A – 52 Avenues

• Wabi Crescent

• 50 Street (Hwy 97 → Low Lift Station)

• 53 & 54 Street

• 42 Avenue

• 48 Street in Industrial Subdivision

• 47 & 50 Avenue (Centurion Subdivision)

• Rodeo Subdivision

• Crown Subdivision

• Other access roads: e.g., sewage lagoon, lift station, industrial areas, cemetery, recreation centre lots

Windrow Removal for Seniors:

Windrow clearing will be completed as crews are available and is typically done within 24 hours of snow plowing.

About Heavy Snowfalls & Street Access:

During significant snowfall events like the one we are currently experiencing, it takes time for crews to reach every street. To cover as much ground as possible, crews will often make an initial pass down each lane to clear the bulk of the snow, then return when time allows to complete a thorough clean-up pass.

When heavy snow continues over multiple days, these clean-up passes may take a little longer, as crews must return frequently to our priority routes to maintain safe passage for emergency services and school buses.

What’s Happening Tomorrow (Dec 11):

Starting at 5:00 AM, extra equipment will be on the road assisting with snow removal, particularly in areas where snow has been temporarily piled.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we respond to this significant snowfall event.