Snow clearing update for December 22 to 24

Snow clearing update for December 22 to 24

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.

Parking bans remain in effect on Priority 1 and 2 routes, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Text alerts are sent the evening before your residential clearing day. Sign up at cityofgp.com/snow.

December 24

Snow clearing and ice control operations are ongoing across the city. With snow in the forecast, City sander and plow crews will continue working through the nights to maintain arterial roadways and support essential travel.

Parking bans remain in effect on permanent snow routes. Vehicles must not be parked on roadways with windrows to support snow clearing and maintain access for emergency vehicles and transit.

Today’s operations include:

  • Priority roads: Crews are blading Priority 2 routes in Avondale, Gateway and along 116 Avenue.
  • Industrial areas: Contracted crews are continuing their work in the industrial areas. 
  • Ice control: Sander plows continue working on all arterial roadways.
  • Residential reminder: Residential snow clearing begins Monday, December 29 in Hillside, Mountview, and VLA/Montrose.

This is the final snow clearing update for the week. Daily updates will resume on Monday, December 29.

December 23

Snow clearing and ice control operations are ongoing across the city today. Parking bans remain in effect on priority routes, and vehicles must not be parked on roadways with windrows to support safe and efficient operations.

Today’s snow clearing operations:

  • Priority roads: Crews are blading Priority 2 routes in Arbour Hills, Avondale and Countryside North. 
  • Industrial areas: Contracted crews are continuing their work in Richmond Industrial Park, Brochu Industrial Park and the Airport Industrial Park.
  • Ice control: Sander plows are applying materials on all arterial roadways.
  • Facilities: Parking lot crews continue snow clearing at City-owned facilities.

December 22

Residential snow clearing reminder
As shared over the weekend, the City of Grande Prairie has temporarily redirected snow removal efforts to priority roads due to extreme weather conditions. The next round of residential snow clearing will now begin Monday, December 29, rather than today. Contracted residential crews are currently supporting priority road operations.

Today’s snow clearing operations

  • Priority roads: Crews are blading Priority 2 routes in Crystal Heights, Mountview, Hillside and VLA.
  • Industrial areas: Contracted crews are assisting with priority road clearing in Richmond Industrial Park, Brochu Industrial Park and the Airport Industrial Park.
  • Ice control: Sander plows are applying materials on all arterial roadways.
  • Facilities: Parking lot crews continue snow clearing at City-owned facilities.

Crews remain focused on maintaining travel routes and supporting mobility across the city as conditions allow.