The Town of Drumheller Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Bylaw requires property owners to enable pedestrian traffic by clearing snow and ice from all sidewalks abutting their property including business in the Drumheller Valley area. In cases where a residential or commercial property has frontage on both the front and the rear, snow and ice must be removed from the front sidewalk where the civic address is posted.

Sidewalks must be cleared to bare pavement/cement.
Snow and ice removal must be completed within 24 hours after the end of any snowfall.

Who is responsible for sidewalk snow removal on rental property?
Although a landlord may pass the task of snow removal on to a tenant, the landowner is ultimately responsible for keeping the sidewalk clear.

Where do I put the snow?
Do not move snow or ice into the street. When possible, shovel snow and ice onto an adjacent boulevard or yard or onto your property.

What about people who cannot shovel their own walk?
Seniors or disabled citizens, who may have difficulty clearing their sidewalk, are encouraged to make arrangements with a neighbor or family member. If they cannot make other arrangements, the Community Services Seniors Coordinator can provide a list of companies or agencies that can provide snow-clearing service for a fee.

What if I am out of town for more than 24 hours?
If you will be away from your home for more than 24 hours, arrange for a neighbor, friend, family member, or contractor to care for your home and sidewalk in your absence.

How are sidewalk snow removal complaints handled?
Bylaw Services will pro-actively patrol the Town of Drumheller or where phone or written complaints are received 24 hrs after any snowfall has stopped.

The sidewalk is inspected. If the sidewalk is in violation of the Bylaw 23-89, the following actions will be taken:

First offence within a winter: A warning notice is issued to the occupant/owner. If the sidewalk is not shoveled within 24 hours of the warning notice, Town of Drumheller contractors will be sent to remove the snow at the owner's expense.

Second and subsequent offences within a winter: no further notices are issued to the occupant/owner. If the sidewalk is not cleared within 24 hours of the inspection, Town of Drumheller contractors will be sent to remove the snow at the owner's expense.

These charges will be billed to the legal landholder, and if payment is not received the costs are added to the landowner’s taxes. All properties and violations are photographed and properly documented.

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Sidewalk, Snow, and Ice Removal Bylaw (Link to Bylaws Database)