Snow removal
For safe and efficient snow removal, please support crews and equipment by moving vehicles and other obstructions such as, gutter ramps, extension cords, and basketball nets. Be aware when encountering snow removal equipment. Slow down and follow from a safe distance. Only pass when the equipment is at a standstill and it is safe to do so.
We remove snow from all roads and lanes within Morinville, including 100 Avenue (Highway 642). We also clear snow and ice off sidewalks next to Town-owned property, trails and parking lots.
Our snow clearing operation follows the Snow and Ice Control Policy and Snow Clearing Zones & Priority Map. Snow clearing in residential zones starts only after higher priority areas have been completed.
Priority 1: Main roads |
Orange lines on Snow Plowing Priority map
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Priority 2: Arterial roads |
Yellow lines on Snow Plowing Priority map
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Priority 3: Neighbourhood Collectors |
Blue lines on Snow Plow Priority map
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Priority 4: Residential Streets/Lanes |
Green lines on Snow Plow Priority map
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In accordance with Morinville’s Snow and Ice Control Policy, snow removal in residential areas is completed after high priority areas are completed. Snow clearing commences throughout the five different zones on a rotation basis:
Snow event |
Residential snow |
Next snow event, residential |
Week of February 22, 2021 |
Zone 4 |
Zone 5 |
Week of November 21, 2021 |
Zone 5 |
Zone 1 |
Beginning January 26, 2022 |
Zone 1 |
Zone 2 |
Next snow event |
(will begin in) Zone 2 |
Learn more from the Snow and Ice Control Policy and Snow Clearing Zones & Priority Map.
What to know
- For accumulations of snow between 0 and 5 cm, and/or during icy road conditions, sanding of key intersections, and removal of hazardous snow drifts on main roads will occur.
- For accumulations of snow between 5 and 10 cm, all main and arterial roads will be plowed, emergency routes (RCMP, fire station, EMS) will be plowed, and Town facility parking lots will be cleared.
- For accumulations of snow between 10 and 15 cm, all neighbourhood collector roads will be cleared.
- For accumulation of snow over 15 cm, all local neighbourhood roads will be cleared (one zone per day). The dates for each zone will be published on the main page of our town website at least 24 hours before clearing takes place.
- Where possible, snow will be pushed where space is available, to the side of the road that does not have a sidewalk, or both sides of the road if safe to do so.
- Snow will be removed where no space is available, where traffic safety is impacted, or at the discretion of the General Manager of Community and Infrastructure Services or designate.
- Sidewalks and trails are cleared at the same time, where possible.
- Snow Removal signs will be put out a minimum of 24 hours prior to a particular street being cleared.
- Residents must move their vehicles off the street during snow clearing operations.
- Any vehicles that are not moved during scheduled snow removal operations are subject to ticketing and towing.
- Should snow clearing occur on the same day as curbside waste collection, residents should place their carts and blue bags in the centre of their driveway (30 cm or 1 foot from the end). During snow clearing carts cannot be on the road, sidewalk or in the gutter.
Learn more from the Traffic Safety Bylaw, the Snow and Ice Control Policy and Snow Clearing Zones & Priority Map.
Street, sidewalk and trail sanding |
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Residential sidewalks – homeowner responsibility |
Prevention of snow or ice buildup on sidewalks is your responsibility.
Learn more from our Traffic Safety Bylaw. If you have mobility or health issues and are unable to clear you sidewalk, assistance may be available through the Seniors Home Support Program. |
Driveway gutter ramps |
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Free sand |
To assist in injury prevention from slippery sidewalks, sand is available to residents at no cost.
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Snow around fire hydrants |
We would like to remind residents when clearing snow to keep all fire hydrants accessible.
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Snow storage - CLOSED to all contractors due to capacity limitations. |
The Town owned snow storage site is currently closed to all contractors due to capacity limitations. When snow storage is open, contractors who service Morinville properties are asked to follow the below instructions to gain access. All users must submit to Infrastructure Services:
A site orientation is provided by Infrastructure Services staff after all requirements have been met. Snow storage location: 2 km east of Morinville on Secondary Highway 642 and south on Range Road 251. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Private contractors wishing to utilize the snow storage site are encouraged to read this Snow Dump Notice regarding its future operations. |