(Town of Ponoka)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Crews Clearing Priority 1 & 2 Routes

Town of Ponoka snow and ice control update

Dec 15, 2021 | 4:25 PM

Officials with the Town of Ponoka say snow and ice control crews are working hard on snow clearing, and salting and sanding on Priority 1 and 2 routes.

Priority 1 and 2 routes include high-volume roads such as emergency routes, school bus routes and connector routes. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and drive for winter conditions.

To see the Town of Ponoka Priority Routes Map, please visit www.ponoka.ca/p/snow-ice-control-program and scroll down the page.

Crews are also said to be busy clearing snow, and salting and sanding sidewalks adjacent to Town-owned properties, as well as on walking trails and park furniture (benches, picnic tables, etc.) in Town parks and throughout the trail system.

To report an icy intersection, back alley, or sidewalk that may need attention, residents are asked to submit an online request on the Town website at www.ponoka.ca. Just click the Service Request button under ‘File an Online Service Request’ and fill out the form. You can also phone the Town Office at 403-783-4431 where Town staff can help fill out the online form for you.

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Once snow removal from all priority routes is completed, Town crews can begin turning their attention to snow removal in residential areas as they are able, depending on weather conditions and new snowfall events which can require crews to redirect their attention back to Priority 1 and 2 Routes.

Please Keep Sidewalks Bordering Your Property Clear of Ice and Snow

Ponoka citizens are reminded to please help keep the community safe by ensuring sidewalks that border your property are clear of snow and ice. By helping keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice, you are said to be protecting the safety and well-being of your neighbours and fellow citizens in Ponoka.

When shovelling, residents are asked to please avoid depositing snow and ice onto the roadway and properties other than your own. Shovelling snow onto your own property is not only said to be good for your grass when it melts in the spring, it is also a requirement under the Town of Ponoka Community Standards Bylaw #384-17. Keeping sidewalks adjacent to your property clear of snow and ice is also a requirement under the Bylaw and can result in fines when needed.

Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy

To view the Town of Ponoka Snow and Ice Control Policy, please visit the Town website at www.ponoka.ca. Just click ‘Town Services’ on the top menu bar, then click ‘Roads’ on the drop-down menu, and then ‘Snow and Ice Control Program.’

Town of Ponoka snow and ice control operations are conducted according to the Town’s Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians and support the operation of emergency services. The Town’s snow and ice control operations are conducted within the Town’s annual snow removal budget which is based on average winter snowfall conditions over the past 10 years and is approved by Town Council.

Town winter operations crews work in conjunction with the Alberta Ministry of Transportation, which is responsible for snow and ice control on Highways 2A and 53 in Ponoka.