Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Feb. 16-20 for snow plowing

Subzones 3 and 4 will be active from Feb. 16-20 for snow plowing, with on-street parking restrictions in effect 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Snow removal will also continue next week in Subzones 1 and 2 where temporary no parking signs are posted.

Vehicles left in active subzones or where temporary no parking signs are posted are subject to a $120 Notice of Violation plus towing fees.

Winter maintenance will continue in subzones 1 and 2 during the next scheduled activation, expected Feb. 23-27.

Watch for temporary no parking signs

Temporary no parking signs are placed 24 hours in advance of scheduled winter maintenance. After 24 hours, vehicles must be removed from the street until the signs are taken down.

Over the weekend (Feb. 14-15), crews will be removing snow from sections of the busier (primary, secondary and tertiary) streets in Abasand, Timberlea and Downtown. Watch for temporary no-parking signs in these areas. 

Snow plowing vs. snow removal

Snow plowing differs from snow removal operations. Plowing pushes snow to the side or centre of the road to keep at least one traffic lane open and maintain space for street parking.

Snow removal, or snow hauling, involves loading snow into trucks and hauling it to a snow disposal site. A snow removal operation takes more time and resources than snow plowing and typically happens only once or twice per winter season.  

Learn more at rmwb.ca/snowplow.

How can I stay informed about WMZs?

Stay up to date on the status of WMZs, weekly reminders and updates using these tools and resources: 

• Sign up for WMZ updates 
•  Watch for updates on digital signs at neighbourhood entrances 
•  Visit rmwb.ca/WMZ  
•  Follow the RMWB on Facebook and X @RMWoodBuffalo 
•  Contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or rmwb.ca/pulse  

Find your zone and learn about the WMZ program, on-street parking restrictions, maps, FAQs and more at rmwb.ca/wmz.

If you have any questions or concerns or would like more information, contact Pulse by calling 780-743-7000 or online at rmwb.ca/Pulse. Requests submitted online will receive a faster response.

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