The MD is responsible for maintaining range roads, township roads, and subdivision roads, while Alberta Transportation is responsible for provincial highways.

MD-managed roads are categorized into seven priority levels for efficient snow clearing. Priority 1, 2, and 3 roads are the highest priorities and are typically cleared within two working days after a snowfall, following a set sequence.

Top Priority Roads (Levels 1–3)

• Priority 1 roads include major arterial routes with the highest traffic volumes, essential for accessing business areas and ensuring entry and exit to the MD.
• Priority 2 roads cover industrial routes, access roads to fire halls, and connections to water treatment and sewer facilities.
• Priority 3 roads includes major collector roads.
• School Bus routes: These top three priority levels also include most school bus routes.

Subsequent Priority Roads

• Priority 4 includes minor collector roads and roads within hamlets.
• Priority 5 covers local roads and farm access routes.
• Priority 6 is designated for snowplow flag service, and;
• Priority 7 applies to roads serving community complexes.

Subsequent Snowfall

If another snowfall occurs before all seven priority areas have been cleared, crews will return to Priority 1 roads. For example, if it snows again Wednesday evening after Priorities 1–3 are cleared, crews will restart with Priority 1 on Thursday to ensure major routes remain safe and accessible.

Watch for Windrows

Windrows, which are piles of snow left by plows at the edge of driveways, are a necessary side effect of efficient snow clearing. While our policy does
not require operators to clear windrows unless they are over 75 centimeters high, our crews do their best to address them when possible after higher priority routes are completed.

Fire Hydrants and Mailboxes

Fire Hydrants: Please avoid piling snow in a way that blocks access to our fire hydrants. Keeping hydrants clear is a shared responsibility and ensures Fire Services can respond quickly in an emergency.

Community Mailboxes

Canada Post is responsible for snow and ice removal around community mailboxes. If your mailbox is inaccessible, request service directly at canadapost.ca.