Snow Removal

Stay In The Snow Know!

  Want to know what roads have been recently plowed?    

  Want to know where the Graders are at after a snowfall?  

The RM has ConX Wireless (Text2Car) GPS in its Graders and Snowblower which have been used for internal reporting until recently when they released a public interface!

Click here to view a map showing recent snow removal 

  Helpful tips in viewing the map:  

  1. Map is updated every hour
  2. Map has been upgraded to a high definition, zoomable map
  3. There are various colors on the map which show how recently it was plowed:
    • Within 0-4hrs
    • Within 4-8hrs
    • Within 8-16hrs
    • Within 16-24hrs
    • Within 24-48hrs
    • Within 72hrs
  4. If no data is shown (a map isn't populated) then there has not been any snow plowing within the last 72hrs, check back again later.
  5. Highway 20 - NORTH of Crystal Springs will not be shown when plowed on the map as it is done by the Ministry of Highways.  Highway 41 will also not appear as it is cleared by Ministry of Highways.  The RM has a contract with Highways to plow Highway 20 - SOUTH of Crystal Springs, Highway 320 and Tway Access Road.
  6. Shannon Lake Road will not be shown when plowed on the map as it is done by the RM of Three Lakes, inquiries should be directed to their RM Office regarding the plowing of this road.

Highways

Wondering how the Highways are?  Check the Highway Hotline at https://hotline.gov.sk.ca and if you want to know where the plows are be sure to turn ON the Track My Plow layer (as shown below)  

Roads

Clearing roads is priority #1.  Crews will begin clearing snow as soon as it is safe and practical to do so following a snow fall.  

The RM clears all-weather roads, hamlets and lake developments.  This is typically completed in 2-3 days after a snow fall.  Heavy, large snowfalls may take longer than 3 days to clear.  

Please be patient!

  • Highway 20:  the RM clears #20 south of Crystal Springs to the intersection at #41.  Dept. of Highways clears #20 north of Crystal Springs to the intersection at #3
  • Highway 320:  the RM clears the portion of this highway within our municipal boundaries (5 miles West from #20)
  • Tway Access:  the RM clears this in full

Remember to be mindful of RM roads that run into another RM, as our section may be plowed but the other RM may not be out yet.


Custom Snow Removal

The RM does custom snow removal such as farm/acreage yards and driveways, bin yards, etc.  The RM has Graders and a Snowblower available for this work - Custom Snow Removal is done AFTER the roads have been cleared.  

2024 Rates

Grader - $200/hr

Blower - $135/hr

Minimum $100 per visit.  Time is charged to/from the RM Shop.1

1 Adopted at the November 2, 2022 Council Meeting

How To Request Custom Snow Removal (One-Time)

1.  Contact the RM Office to have a Custom Work Order and Custom Work Waiver completed, along with providing any necessary prepayment (applicable to those whose taxes are in arrears, or who do not own the property, etc).

2.  RM Foreman will review each request for feasibility. 

The request may be refused if the driveway or yard is deemed to be too narrow/small for equipment to safely conduct the work or if there are too many obstructions (ornamental, vehicles, etc).

How To Request Custom Snow Removal (Recurring)

The RM has a "snow list" of yards to be plowed after each snowfall.  A red flag is no longer required, 

1.  Contact the RM Office to have a Custom Work Order and Custom Work Waiver completed, along with providing any necessary prepayment (applicable to those whose taxes are in arrears, or who do not own the property, etc).

2.  Your request will go onto the WAITING LIST, the Foreman will review each request for feasibility and availability.


Related Documents

Custom Work Waiver