Winnipeg’s last snowfall proved to be more than just back-breaking. It took a large chunk out of the city’s budget and even put a dent in some peoples’ savings.
Some Winnipeg residents and business owners have filed damage claims with the city after last week’s snow removal may have done more damage than clean up.
Warren Clover said he was sleeping the morning of Dec. 23 right before he took his wiener dog for a walk.
That’s when he noticed his fence’s door was ripped right off.
"There was quite a bit of a thrust to move that post there, because it's cemented in and it's frozen. But you can see the difference in the alignment of the fence," said Clover.
He says this isn't the first time his property has been damaged after snow cleanup – it’s the third.
"The second time, the 18.5 inch hole, the city reimbursed me for $130 but the total cost when putting up my fence and the hardware and that, came to $600," said Clover.
But Clover isn’t only one who claims the city did some damage to his property. A stretch of businesses on Corydon might have also been caught in the cleanup.
"It was just a complete mess as you can see here, there was ice buildup all over the place and we had a piece go through the windshield, or through the window," said Taylor Wallace, co-owner and coach at CrossFit Corydon.
Wallace says he arrived to the site of the mess the morning of Dec. 23, following a big snowfall.
Slush and ice can still be seen on many Corydon businesses, days after the storm.
Both Wallace and Clover have filed damage claims with the city and are waiting to hear back.
"I don't want the city's money. I just want my fence,” said Clover. "It's terrible when you just put up a fence and they do it again. You know it's brand new, and then you're right back in ball one again."
The city said if it is believed a city crew damaged your property, you should submit a claim by contacting 311.
