The City of Winnipeg said crews will launch into plowing residential streets Tuesday night.
Officials will implement a residential parking ban Dec. 10 starting at 7 p.m. and running until Thursday morning, Dec. 12.
"The results in the decision to do the residential snow clearing is to do with the snow event that occurred last week it was all part of the plan to access that over the weekend and make an action plan for this week,” said Jim Berezowsky, city manager of streets maintenance.
The city advised residents to confirm their snow zone by heading online or by calling 311.
People who leave their vehicle on a street where plowing is being done could get a $150 ticket if they don’t move their vehicle. That comes down to $75 if paid early. Crews might also tow your vehicle to another street.
About 17 cm of snow fell last week.
The city cleared major roads, sidewalks and back lanes and considered stopping there. Similar to Regina, Sask., Winnipeg considered not plowing residential streets at all.
Winnipeg’s snow-clearing budget is $11 million over budget for the year.
Winnipegger Bruce Donaldson said he understands why the city may have been holding off.
“I’m in favour of them saving money so I’d say wait until the next snowfall. That’s fine with me.
Diane Loxton, another Winnipegger, said it’s already been too long.
“I think that they should plow the roads properly so there's no accidents - it may cause broken bones and more people in the emergency,” said Loxton.
Charleswood Coun. Paula Havixbeck said the city could save money by only clearing local streets in the worst condition.
“We need to look at it on a neighbourhood by neighbourhood basis and that might result in some cost savings rather than blanketly doing all residential streets," said Havixbeck.
