Snow Plow Clubs
To assist the municipal road crew with snow removal in a timely manner, a number of snow plow clubs have been formed. The RM pays a “rate per mile” to the snow plow clubs to aid with capital costs, gas, etc.
An application form and map is available through the municipal office if anyone is interested in starting a snow plow club. Acceptable snow removal equipment is a rotary blower.
The club and operators are covered for liability insurance through the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) if the snow removal vehicle is equipped with one or more amber beacons that emit a light that is visible from 125 metres on a clear night.
Snow Removal
Snow removal from municipal roads is done in the following order of priority:
- Primary Grid roads (641 & 642);
- School bus routes;
- Grid roads;
- Industrial area.
We try and have all roads cleared within two days of a storm. Road crews work only when it is safe to do so, usually once the weather has cleared. The municipality does not have the resources to provide snow removal on privately owned property, but custom work can be requested and completed if time permits.
As per Bylaw No. 13-2013, the practice of plowing snow onto or across municipal right-of-ways is not a permitted practice. This can cause a serious safety issue for motorists and result in potential liability costs for the party who placed the materials on a municipal right-of-way.
Individuals in contravention will have the snow removed from the roadway by municipal crews and all expenses incurred shall be borne solely by the responsible party.