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Winter Clean Up

Town of Ponoka snow and ice control update

Jan 17, 2023 | 2:57 PM

Jan. 18 update:

Town of Ponoka snow and ice control crews are sanding and salting town roadways throughout the community today, Jan. 18.

Snow removal operations will continue on the following priority routes in Riverside:

• 40 Avenue from 38 Street to 46 Street;
• 42 Avenue from 43 Street to 46 Street;
• 43 Street from Highway 53 to 42 Avenue;
• 44 Street from Highway 53 to 36 Avenue; and
• 46 Street from Highway 53 to 36 Avenue.

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Town of Ponoka snow and ice control crews are sanding and salting local roadways throughout the community starting today, Jan. 17, as needed.

In addition, crews will also be continuing snow removal operations on the following priority routes:

• 57 Avenue from 50 Street to Highway 2A;
• 51 Street from 61 Avenue to Highway 2A; and
• 54 Street from 48 Avenue to 53 Avenue.

Please Watch for ‘No Parking’ Signs and Move Parked Vehicles

Residents are reminded to watch for ‘no parking’ signs and move parked vehicles from roadways on which ‘no parking’ signage is posted. Town officials say moving parked vehicles from roadways allows crews to conduct snow and ice control operations safely and more efficiently.

Removing your parked vehicle from roadways on which ‘no parking’ signage is posted in advance of snow and ice control operations is also a requirement under the Town’s Traffic Bylaw 388-17 and may result in fines and towing of the vehicle at the owner’s expense if needed.

Motorists are asked to take an alternate route to avoid snow and ice control equipment where possible.

To see the Priority Routes Map, please visit the Town of Ponoka website at www.ponoka.ca/p/snow-icecontrol-program.

How to Report a Roadway or Sidewalk that May Need Attention

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

Please note that 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.

Please Clear Snow and Ice from Sidewalks Bordering Your Property

Ponoka citizens are reminded to help keep the community safe by ensuring sidewalks that border your property are clear of snow and ice. By keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, Town officials say you are helping protect the safety and well-being of your neighbours and fellow citizens in Ponoka.

Clearing sidewalks that border your property within 48 hours after the snow or ice has been deposited is a requirement under the Town of Ponoka Community Standards Bylaw #384-17 and can result in fines when necessary.

When shovelling, residents are asked to only deposit snow and ice onto your own property – not the roadway or someone else’s property. This is also a requirement under the Bylaw.

Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy

Town of Ponoka Snow and Ice Control operations are based on the Town’s Snow and Ice Control Policy which can be viewed on the Town website at www.ponoka.ca/p/snow-ice-control-program.