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Snowplowing Reminder to Residents

October 30, 2025

We would like to remind MD residents that the MD provides snowplowing services to the following residents at the corresponding rates:

  • Seniors – $125.00 plus G.S.T.
  • Handicapped Persons – $125.00 plus G.S.T.
  • Spouses of Seniors and/or Handicapped Persons – $125.00 plus G.S.T.
  • Dependants of Seniors and/or Handicapped Persons – $125.00 plus G.S.T.

Additionally, seniors can access financial assistance to cover the cost of snow removal, through the provincial government.

To access the snow plowing hold harness agreement form, special needs assistance for seniors information booklet, financial assistance application, and the policy, go to https://mdspiritriver.ab.ca/departments/public-works and scroll down the page just passed Dust Control.

Seniors are welcome to stop by the office or contact us at (780) 864-3500 for assistance with the application.

For a list of private contractors, click on Private Contractors for Snow Plowing Services.