WINTER WEATHER REMINDERS
• 1st priority – Major Roads
• 2nd priority – Steep Hills
• 3rd priority – Collectors
• Lowest priority – Local Roads
During prolonged or heavy snowfall, crews may need to continue maintaining higher priority oads before attempting lower priority ones.
WINTER DRIVING
We strongly recommend not driving during extreme events. If you must drive, follow the basic driving principles that apply during snowfall or icing conditions. Ensure that you have good winter tires, carry tire chains, lower your speed and keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
PARKING
To ensure that snow clearing equipment can navigate the streets safely, do not park on the roadway. Owners of vehicles can be subjected to fines and/or tow-away at owners’ expense. If the snowplow cannot pass, your road may not be cleared.
SNOW CLEARING TIP
When clearing your driveway, pile the snow on the left hand side (facing your house) so the snowplow doesn’t knock the pile back across your driveway apron.
The Winter Duty phone 250-893-1773 for Road Maintenance has now been activated.
Residents can report any emergency winter road conditions to this line.
This line is monitored 24/7. Action taken will be appropriate to circumstances.
Please note the District's Fire Chief is not able to respond to road maintenance concerns.
Please use the Winter Duty phone line to direct your concerns.