Winter DrivingWinter maintenance has been a big topic over the last couple of budgets.

Chair of Engineering and Works Tanya Vrebosch says the final numbers aren’t in but they are expecting a small surplus from last years budget.

However, she says that doesn’t mean it can help out too much with this year. She says they are having a hard time with the thaw and the freeze and it’s difficult to predict the weather patterns right now.

A concerned citizen spoke about winter maintenance during last night’s council meeting.

They said they were concerned over snow removal and sidewalk clearing and not enough of it was being done.

 Vrebosch says crews are working hard to make roads and sidewalks safe for residents.