Sanding Program

Roadway Sanding

For all snow removal and street sanding activities, Public Works follows the Snow & Ice Maintenance Policy. Sanding priorities are based on the use and volumes of traffic on roadways.

Sanding of intersections and icy sections will be done as required for known problem areas and out of order of priority levels as established in the Snow & Ice Maintenance Policy. The sand/salt mixture the Town uses is comprised of salt for de-icing and sand and chips for traction control. The town uses a road salt (sodium chloride – NaCl) which is effective in preventing ice from forming on the roadways when the temperature is below approximately -7 degrees Celsius.

Public Works monitors future and current weather conditions and plans for snow plowing and ice control.

Sidewalk & Trail Sanding

While the Parks and Recreation Department maintains trails, sidewalk maintenance is a shared responsibility between the Town, local schools, businesses, and property owners. Residents and business owners can pick up free sand for ice control on the sidewalks in front of their property at designated locations. Please bring your own pail and shovel.

Please refer to the Snow & Ice Maintenance Policy for more information on snow and ice maintenance on Town-owned sidewalks and trails.

Salted sand is now located at the Abbey Centre (4500 Womacks Rd.), Centennial Park (Panorama Dr.) and at the Blackfalds Transfer Station (5411 South St. )

Residents can submit a Service Request to request sanding: Service Request

Community Mailboxes

Canada Post is responsible for clearing snow in front of all community mailboxes. If you are concerned about snow or ice control in front of community mailboxes, please visit their website to submit an online request here!