Streets

Winter Street Maintenance

The Town of Pincher Creek provides priorities for the control of ice and snow conditions on streets and sidewalks, based on the resources available.

Snow Removal & Winter Street Maintenance Brochure (click to download pdf brochure)

In Pincher Creek, everyone is responsible for keeping sidewalks clear. Once the snow stops falling:

Residential properties have 48 hours to remove snow and ice.
Non-residential properties have 24 hours to clear their sidewalks.

The Town will begin snow plowing after a snowfall of 25 cm (10”) or more, or when the snowfall significantly impedes traffic flow. Sand mix may be applied for snowfalls of less than 10 cm (4”).

Snow plowing and/or application of sand mix will be completed based on the following priority levels (map below):

1st Major hills and emergency vehicle routes

2nd Downtown Core parking stalls

3rd School Zones (during regulated hours)

4th Minor hills

5th Stop and Yield signs in Commercial areas

6th Stop and Yield signs in Residential areas

7th Other areas as determined by the Director of Operations

Snow being removed from driveways and parking lots should not be thrown or blown into roadways. Depositing snow onto the roadway can obstruct drivers and reduce visibility, creating a more hazardous condition. Fines could be laid under the Traffic Bylaw No. 1599-09.

Please remember that our team and equipment are limited, but we’re committed to doing our best to keep things clear and safe for everyone.

When possible, please move vehicles off the street to give equipment room to work.

Winter Street Maintenance Policy (click to download pdf policy)

Application for Special Accommodation Snow Removal (click to download application)

If you require more information with on this program contact Lindsey, FCSS Coordinator at 403-627-4406 or fcss@pinchercreek.ca

Driveway, Curb and Gutters

The Town of Pincher Creek Driveway, Curb and Gutter Replacement Policy (301) determines the responsibility of the homeowner when requesting curbs or sidewalks to be taken out for a driveway.

Topsoil for Boulevards

The Town of Pincher Creek will not provide topsoil for the town-owned boulevard portion of residences and commercial businesses.

Spring Run-off

The Town of Pincher Creek will review areas of known flooding each spring, and make every attempt to prevent or mitigate flooding from Town-owned property onto private property.