Winter Maintenance Subzones 3 and 4 active Jan. 5-9 for snow removal

When clearing driveways, shovel snow onto your yard or nearby green spaces 

(Fort McMurray, AB – January 2, 2026) – Subzones 3 and 4 will be active from Jan. 5-9 for snow removal operations with on-street parking restrictions in effect. Subzones 1 and 2 are expected to activate Jan. 12-16.

Snow removal is different from regular snow clearing, and it takes more time. This work requires crews to load accumulated snow into haul trucks and transport it to a snow disposal site.

When a subzone is active, on-street parking restrictions apply from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the designated maintenance day only. Knowing your subzone and moving vehicles on scheduled maintenance days helps crews work safely and supports efficient snow removal in your neighbourhood.

Keep up to date on the status of WMZs

Residents are encouraged to stay informed by using the tools and resources available throughout the season:

·         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

Driveways and sidewalks

Residents are responsible for clearing snow from their sidewalks and driveways within 48 hours after a snowfall. Help keep neighbours and crews moving by shoveling snow onto your yard or the green space between driveways. Snow should never be shoveled onto the street.

Winter Maintenance Zone reminders

·       Every residential street in Fort McMurray has been assigned a subzone and one designated weekday for maintenance. You can find this information on posted street signage or by using the Find Your Zone tool.

·       For the weeks when your subzone is active, on-street parking restrictions are in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. only on your one designated day for maintenance.

·        For everyone’s safety, please do not approach equipment on the roadway and give space to crews where maintenance is happening.

Read the winter maintenance brochure for a simple and more comprehensive overview of how winter maintenance is done in Fort McMurray. 

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.