Snow clearing update for the week of December 8–12 with parking bans now in effect

Snow clearing update for the week of December 8–12 with parking bans now in effect

There are two main ways the City runs snow plowing and ice control operations:

Priority Road Plowing and Ice Control
  • Occurs continuously throughout the winter in response to changing weather conditions.
  • The goal is to plow arterial (priority 1) and secondary (priority 2) roads to maintain clear access for emergency vehicles and general commuters.
  • Includes ice control operations such as sanding and salting, as well as windrow pick-up.
Residential Snow Clearing
  • Occurs in two-week rotations only when triggered by the City.
  • If a neighbourhood is not complete in week one, crews will return in week two.
  • Operated Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The City hires contracted crews to plow residential roads.

 

Week A

Week B

Monday

Hillside, Mountview and VLA/Montrose.

Crystal Heights, Crystal Landing, Summit and Ivy Lake Estates.

Tuesday

Patterson and South Patterson and Southview.

Country Club Estates, Countryside North and South, Signature Falls and Country Club West.

Wednesday

Avondale, College Park and Swanavon/Highland Park (North).

Cobblestone, Fieldbrook, Highland Park (South), Riverstone and Smith.

Thursday

Kensington, Mission Heights, O’Brien Lake and Stone Ridge.

Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe.

Friday

Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and Westgate.

Lakeland, Easthaven, Crystal Ridge, Copperwood, and Crystal Lake Estates.

December 12, 2025

Residential Snow Clearing Update

Today, crews are working in Friday Week A areas: Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and East Westgate.

  • Move vehicles off the road on your assigned day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to support complete clearing on your assigned day.
  • Looking ahead to next week: Week B clearing starts Monday, December 15, in Crystal Heights, Crystal Landing, Summit and Ivy Lake Estates. Please ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m.
  • Sign up for text message notifications sent the evening before your clearing day at cityofgp.com/snow.

Priority Road Clearing

City crews are blading Priority 2 roads in Royal Oaks and crystal Ridge, as well as 111 Street and 106 Avenue in Westgate. If time allows, they will move into Crystal Lake Estates and Lakeland later this afternoon. 

Crews are removing windrows throughout the day in Mission Heights, Kensington, Royal Oaks and the 111 Street/106 Avenue area in East Westgate.

Ice control crews are focusing on Priority 1 routes addressing slipper sections. 

Parking Bans

Permanent snow route parking bans are in effect. Parking is not allowed on Priority 1 and 2 routes from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., until the ban is lifted.

December 11, 2025

Residential Snow Clearing Update

Today, crews are working in Thursday Week A areas: Kensington, Mission Heights, O’Brien Lake and Stone Ridge.

  • Week A neighbourhoods are being cleared this week. Move vehicles off the road on your assigned day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to support complete clearing.
  • Tomorrow — Friday, December 12: Crews will be clearing in Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and Westgate. Ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m.
  • Sign up for text message notifications sent the evening before your clearing day at cityofgp.com/snow.

Priority Road Clearing

City crews are blading Priority 2 roads in Mission Heights, Kensington and Grande Banks. 

Windrow removal is underway in Country Side South, Country Side North, Signature Falls and Country Club West throughout the day.

All available sanding trucks are monitoring roads, plowing sanding priority routes where needed, citywide. 

Parking Bans

Permanent snow route parking bans are in effect. Parking is not allowed on Priority 1 and 2 routes from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., until the ban is lifted.

December 10, 2025

Residential Snow Clearing Update

Today, crews are working in Wednesday Week A areas: Avondale, College Park and Swanavon.

  • Week A neighbourhoods are being cleared this week. Move vehicles off the road on your assigned day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to support complete clearing.
  • Tomorrow — Thursday, December 11: Crews will be clearing in Kensington, Mission Heights, O’Brien Lake and Stone Ridge. Ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m.
  • Sign up for text message notifications sent the evening before your clearing day at cityofgp.com/snow.

Priority Road Clearing

Today, City crews are blading Priority 2 roads in Cobblestone, Smith, O’Brien Lake and Pinnacle. Priority 2 roads include major collector routes and bus routes that keep neighbourhoods connected.

Crews continue to monitor and sand all Priority 1 and 2 roads citywide to address icy conditions.

Parking Bans

Permanent snow route parking bans are in effect. Parking is not allowed on Priority 1 and 2 routes from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., until the ban is lifted.

December 9, 2025

Residential Snow Clearing Update

Today, crews are working in Tuesday Week A areas: Patterson, South Patterson and Southview.

  • Week A neighbourhoods are being cleared this week. Move vehicles off the road on your assigned day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to support complete clearing.
  • Tomorrow — Wednesday, December 10: Crews will be clearing in Avondale, College Park and Swanavon. Ensure vehicles are off the road before 8 a.m.
  • Sign up for text message notifications sent the evening before your clearing day at cityofgp.com/snow.

Priority Road Clearing

Priority 2 roads include major collector routes and bus routes that keep neighbourhoods connected. Crews group work by area when possible to reduce impacts such as garbage day conflicts and to move efficiently through each neighbourhood.

  • Yesterday afternoon, work was completed on Patterson Drive and 72 Avenue in the Patterson area, as well as Poplar Drive north of 68 Avenue.
  • Blading continues on Priority 2 roads in Avondale and Highland Park, and windrows are being loaded out in Hillside and Crystal Heights.
  • Today, day shift is finishing Priority 2 routes in Country Club Estates, including 63 Avenue, 99 Street, 66 Avenue and 98 Street.

Priority Road Ice Control

  • Monitoring and sanding all Priority roads to address icy conditions.

Parking Lots

  • Clearing out City facility parking lots.

Parking Bans

Permanent snow route parking bans are in effect. Parking is not allowed on Priority 1 and 2 routes from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., until the ban is lifted.

December 8, 2025

Parking bans on permanent snow routes and residential snow clearing begin today, Monday, December 8 at 11 a.m.

The parking ban restricts parking on Priority 1 and Priority 2 roads from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, until the ban is lifted. These restrictions help ensure safe, timely and efficient access to roadways for snow removal crews, emergency services and transit operations.

Snow Clearing Progress and Focus Areas

  • Priority 1 routes were cleared over the weekend. City crews are now focusing on Priority 2 roads heading into Hillside and Crystal Heights and are continuing ice control on both Priority 1 and Priority 2 routes.
  • Residential snow clearing also begins today, with contracted crews working in Hillside, VLA, Montrose and Mountview as part of the Monday Week A neighbourhood rotation.

Temporary Residential Parking Bans

  • Residents in Hillside, VLA, Montrose and Mountview are reminded that temporary parking bans are in effect on their residential streets during their clearing day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Keeping vehicles off the road supports complete, efficient clearing.
  • Residents are also reminded to remove parked vehicles from Priority 1 and Priority 2 roads during the permanent parking ban. A notice will be shared on the City’s website and social media channels once the ban is lifted.

For more information on snow clearing, visit cityofgp.com/snow.

Stay updated 

Sign up for text or email updates to receive notifications when crews are coming to your area at cityofgp.com/updates.

For daily updates, schedules and to view the interactive residential snow clearing map, visit cityofgp.com/snow.

Report slippery sections and other concerns at access.cityofgp.com.