The RMWB is publicizing the snow clearing plans for Fort McMurray in order to help residents understand when and ho the roads will be cleared of snow. The expanded winter maintenance plan calls for weekly snow removal, and the plan will go into effect on October 15, 2015. The region has been divided into 5 designated winter maintenance zones, and each of these 5 zones will have the snow cleared at least once each week. Signs have been installed locally to help residents keep track of when their snow will be cleared during the week. The goal is to prevent any problems and to keep the roadways clear on the designated snow clearing days.

According to RMWB Director of Public Works Robert Billard “Residents have expressed concerns about the level of service in these areas.” Making the snow clearing plan public so that all Fort McMurray residents understand the rules and schedules should make things easier on everyone. Over a year ago the council directed the administration to expand the snow clearing services. Residents will be expected to keep the roads clear of all vehicles on the designated day for snow clearing during the week. Residents who do not do this may find that their vehicle was removed so that the snow could be cleared in that area. Vehicles which obstruct the snow removal will be towed by the contracted towing company, and the owner will be assessed a $120 parking ticket on top of the towing expenses and other possible charges. Billard told the media that in the past vehicles were simply towed a street or two over, but the expanded scale of the snow removal plan means that this is no longer an option.