Get out the shovels North Battleford. The city's CSOs will be performing an enforcement blitz of the Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw in March. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

By Tyler Marr

Get out the shovel

City to begin sidewalk snow removal bylaw blitz

Feb 25, 2019 | 5:07 PM

Property owners with sidewalks not clear of snow and ice could find themselves in possession of a ticket over the first week in March.

The city’s Community Saftey Officers (CSO) will perform an enforcement blitz in the coming days of the Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw. It requires an owner or occupant of a property in the city to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice.

This is to prevent injuries and limit inconveniences to pedestrians and people with mobility issues.

The bylaw requires residents to remove all snow or ice from any sidewalk adjoining their property within 48 hours of snow hitting the ground.

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However, some properties only have 24 hours to clear their walkways. Those include property on the East and West side of 100th St. from Railway Ave. to 14th Ave., 101st St. from Railway Ave. to 14th Ave., 102nd St. from Railway Ave. to 13th Ave., 103rd St. from Railway Ave. to 13th Ave., and property on the North and South side of Railway Ave. from 100th St. to 102nd St., 11th Ave. from 99th St. to 102nd St., 12th Ave. from 99th St. to 102nd St., and 13th Ave. from 99th St. to 102nd St.

Snow must be cleared onto one’s property. If this is impractical, snow may be placed onto the roadway in a manner that does not create a hazard or interferes with the use of the road.

Fines for not clearing snow or interfering with a road can result in various fines. The first offence nets a $100 fine, and increase to $200 for a second infraction, and $300 for a third and subsequent offences.

“Clear sidewalks allow neighbours to easily interact with each other. Increased interactions allow people to build stronger connections and bonds with their community,” the city said in a media release. “Residents can foster strong neighbourhoods by helping neighbours who are unable to remove snow on their own, creating a sense of belonging and trust between neighbours.”

Those who assist others in clearing snow can be nominated for the city’s Snow Angel program.

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tyler.marr@jpbg.ca

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