More than 100 entries were submitted for the City of Lethbridge snowplow naming contest. Pictured are the winning names and designs that appear on the snowplows. (Photo: City of Lethbridge)

By Justin Goulet

City of Lethbridge unveils winners of snowplow naming contest

Jan 13, 2023 | 10:26 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The new names for 12 snowplows in Lethbridge have been unveiled.

A snowplow naming contest was organized by the City of Lethbridge, with submissions coming from the Lethbridge School Division, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and Home School students. Entries came from learners in kindergarten to grade four.

More than 100 name ideas were submitted, but the chosen names are as follows:

• Snowzilla
• Snow White
• Avalanche
• Darth Blader
• Wow the Plow
• Mr. Plow
• Captain Flurry
• Frosty the Snowplow
• Mean Jean the Snow Plow Machine
• Snow King
• Tina the Snow Shuffler
• Super Koonskoyi (the Blackfoot word for snow)

The naming contest provided schools with a colouring sheet that included snowplow and snow route information, as well as winter safety tips.

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The snowplows have been branded and the new names can be seen on the passenger side of the vehicles. More information about snow control services is available from the City of Lethbridge.

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