After a snowfall, snow removal in Coaldale will begin on Priority 1 routes, which are routes used by emergency vehicles. These include 16 Ave, 20 Ave, Land O’ Lakes Drive, 23 Ave, 24 Street, and Cottonwood Drive. (Photo 45323488 © Delmas Lehman | Dreamstime.com)

By Christian Oldale

Town of Coaldale reminding residents of snow removal plan

Nov 30, 2023 | 2:14 PM

COALDALE, AB – The Town of Coaldale is encouraging residents to familiarize themselves with its snow removal policy.

The policy specifies exactly when and where residents can expect to see crews operating snow plow and snow removal equipment through the 2023-2024 winter season.

After a snowfall, snow removal will begin on Priority 1 routes, which are routes used by emergency vehicles. These include 16 Ave, 20 Ave, Land O’ Lakes Drive, 23 Ave, 24 Street, and Cottonwood Drive.

After that, crews would move onto priority 2 routes, which provide access to local schools. Priority 3 and 4 routes consist of industrial roads as well as drifted intersections, blocked streets, and other designated areas.

Justin MacPherson, Director of Operational Services said, “When large snow events occur, people naturally want to know why some roads are plowed before others and some not at all.”

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He added, “This policy answers those questions and keeps residents in the loop about when and where they can expect to see our crews in the hours and days following a large snow fall.”

A map of the snow routes can be found on the Town of Coaldale website.

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