2025 snow maintenance in Lethbridge County: we want to hear from you!

The survey has concluded and results provided to our Operations team.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the survey. Your participation and thoughtful feedback are invaluable to us.

We are pleased to hear that many of you are satisfied with the County’s efforts this past winter. It is encouraging to know that our teams’ hard work and dedication are making a positive impact. At the same time, we acknowledge that there is always room for improvement. Every comment — whether highlighting successes or offering constructive suggestions — is welcomed and carefully considered.

Your insights regarding snow clearing effectiveness, the application of salt and sand and priority areas for next season will directly inform our planning and operations for the coming winter. We are committed to continuously improving our services to better meet the needs of all residents.

Feedback from our community will always remain a vital part of how we grow and evolve. We remain committed to listening, learning and adapting to serve you better. Please continue to share your thoughts with us.

As we are committed to continuously improving our services to better meet the needs of all residents, we plan to ask for public feedback again over the 2025-2026 winter season.

The survey is now closed.

This winter, we introduced new approaches and made some changes to our snow maintenance practices in an effort to continuously improve our response to snow events. While we recognize there is still progress that can be made, we want you to know that we’re committed to being innovative and trying new methods to enhance our operations. With this in mind, we'd like you to reflect on our snow maintenance and removal services this winter and let us know how we did.

By sharing your experiences and suggestions, you’ll help us review our practices and adjust our response for next season—where feasible—based on budget, personnel and equipment availability.

Everyone who participates will be entered into a draw to win a Stanley® thermos (survey answers will not be linked to personal information).

How snow maintenance works in Lethbridge County
Snow maintenance in rural municipalities like Lethbridge County poses unique challenges compared to urban areas. With over 2,000 km of roads across a large area, our crews must work within budget, staffing and equipment constraints while responding as quickly as possible after each snowfall.

We prioritize main roads and high-traffic routes first—especially those critical for emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, and law enforcement —to help maintain public safety, as well as school bus routes. As a result, less-traveled roads may be cleared later.

Numbered highways (i.e., HWY 3, HWY 519) are maintained by the province, not the County.