Southern Alberta includes Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Brooks, with open prairie, agriculture and energy.
We connect snow plow operators and snow removal companies across Southern Alberta with licensed Alberta brokers who write this business.
Communities We Serve in Southern Alberta
Snowfall Across Southern Alberta
Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals show how much snow varies within the region: about 85 cm a year at the Medicine Hat station (for Medicine Hat), compared with about 108 cm at the Lethbridge station (for Lethbridge). More snow generally means more events, more hours on the road and more exposure for contractors.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals.
Sidewalk Rules Differ Across Southern Alberta
Municipal sidewalk clearing rules are set city by city, which affects what property owners hire contractors to do. A few examples:
- Lethbridge: The City of Lethbridge requires owners and occupants, residents and businesses alike, to clear snow and ice from the front and flank of the abutting sidewalk within 24 hours after it was deposited or formed (Snow Removal Bylaw 4865, section 3).
- Medicine Hat: The City of Medicine Hat requires the owner or occupier of property adjoining a sidewalk or alley entryway to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk, and from the alley entryway to its centre line, within 24 hours after it was deposited or formed (Public Roads Bylaw 4346, section 74).
Each city page lists the rules and sources for that municipality. Rules change, so confirm with the municipality.
Winter Road and Weather Resources
Contractors running routes across Southern Alberta often check 511 Alberta, the Government of Alberta's road conditions and traffic service, before and during storms, along with Environment and Climate Change Canada weather warnings for their area. Keeping a note of the warnings in effect when you worked is also useful for your snow logs.
Coverage Contractors in Southern Alberta Ask About
- General liability and slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance and commercial fleet coverage
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Snow removal equipment insurance
- Umbrella liability for contracts with higher limits
Provincial Rules to Know
Read about Alberta occupiers' liability and snow plow insurance in Alberta. For pricing factors, see how much snow plow insurance costs in Alberta.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you connect contractors everywhere in Southern Alberta?
Yes. We work with licensed Alberta brokers who serve snow contractors across the region, including smaller towns and rural areas.
Does snow plow insurance cost the same across Southern Alberta?
No. Price depends on your properties, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history, and local conditions can play a part. A broker can quote your operation.
Is there a charge to be matched with a broker?
No. Matching is free and there is no obligation to buy.