Corner Brook is gearing up for winter snow clearing operations

    Monday, 3 November 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Although the city’s budget for 2025 is $41.9 million there are no amounts highlighted for snowclearing. 

    It’s a sure sign the white stuff is on the way…the city of Corner Brook is now accepting quotes for equipment to be used “on demand” for five months, starting December 22nd. This includes loaders, rubber tire backhoes, tandem trucks, excavators, tractors, dozers, graders and more. Contract documents can be obtained through city hall. Meanwhile, Corner Brook Mayor Linda Chaisson says the new council met with the Director and everything is ready to tackle the winter. Although the city’s budget for 2025 is $41.9 million there are no amounts highlighted for snow clearing.  According to Atlas Canada, Corner Brook is known to be the snowiest city with an average of 422 centimetres.

     

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