Kimberley City Council updates its snow clearing plan for 2026–27.
At its first regular council meeting on Monday, council received the updated plan outlining how city crews will clear snow and deal with icy roads this winter.
Updates to the plan include new subdivisions added to plowing areas and maps, changes to some streets from one-way plowing to split plowing, and adjusting the order of priority routes to clear them more efficiently.
The plan also accounts for trucks lost in the December 2025 Public Works Yard fire with plans to rebuild the city’s snow and ice control fleet.
The city said it will maintain the same level of winter service within its existing budget.
The plan prioritizes safe and accessible transportation during winter, with priority given to keeping routes open for emergency crews and school transportation.
City staff are reviewing suggestions from the Accessibility Advisory Committee on how to make it easier for people to get around in winter. The winter mobility and accessibility ideas from the committee may be included in future updates.
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