Bulletin #1 - City of Winnipeg weather related service updates

Released: January 12, 2017 at 11:15 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB - Due to blowing snow and extremely cold temperatures, some City of Winnipeg departments are experiencing service delays and interruptions.

Garbage collection is temporarily suspended as full garbage trucks are unable to safely offload at the Brady Road Resource Management Facility in reduced visibility (more information below).

Handi Transit clients are being asked to please cancel any non-essential trips planned for today (more information below). Winnipeg Transit is experiencing minor delays and we recommend that Transit users allow for extra travel time.

City crews are monitoring the road network and will be spot plowing to address areas prone to drifting. Sand will continue to be applied to address slippery conditions. As winds diminish, a full city-wide sidewalk clearing operation will be required.

Motorists are urged to drive to road conditions and to use extreme caution when driving near any snow clearing equipment.

For updates on City services, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg or on Twitter at @CityofWinnipeg.

Winnipeg Transit and Handi Transit

  • Due to weather conditions, Winnipeg Transit is experiencing minor delays.We recommend that Transit users allow for extra travel time.
  • We remind Transit users to check their schedule before travelling.
  • For route and schedule information, please visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at .
  • Handi Transit clients are being asked to please cancel any non-essential trips planned for today by calling 204-986-5711. Clients should stay on the line if they need to speak to an agent.

Water and Waste

  • The Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) and Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot are temporarily closed until visibility improves.
  • Garbage collection is temporarily suspended as full garbage trucks are unable to safely offload at the Brady Road Resource Management Facility in reduced visibility.
  • Recycling collection is expected to be slower than normal.
  • If yesterday (Wednesday) was your collection day and your carts have not been picked up by 4:00 p.m. today, please call 311 to report a missed pick up.
  • If today (Thursday) is your collection day, please leave your carts out until 10:00 p.m. tonight. If your carts have not been collected by 10:00 p.m., please put them away to allow for snow clearing and then place them out by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.
  • For more information on your recycling and garbage collection day:
  • Visit City of Winnipeg - Collection Days.
  • Contact 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or by email at .
  • Download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste.

Planning, Property and Development

  • Travel within Brookside, Transcona or St. Vital cemeteries is discouraged due to drifting snow.
  • The administration office at Brookside Cemetery remains open and all funerals will proceed as arranged.
  • It is recommended that the public visit City of Winnipeg - Cemeteries or contact 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or by email at , before travelling, to confirm the cemeteries are open and accessible.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service

  • Adverse weather conditions affect travel times for all vehicles on the road, including emergency vehicles.
  • Response times are being monitored and additional resources will be placed on duty if necessary.

The City of Winnipeg would like to thank citizens for their patience. We will continue to provide updates as conditions change.

Citizens can assist in keeping their families safe by reviewing winter safety tips and emergency preparedness tips at EmergWeb - Winter Safety.

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