In Winkler, MB, the City of Winkler posted a snow parking ban notice on its Snow Clearing page on December 17. The ban begins at 1:00 p.m. on December 18 and prohibits parking on all city streets until snow‑clearing crews complete two passes of the grader to clear each roadway to the curb. Residents who leave vehicles on the street risk an $80 fine and the potential for their vehicle to be towed at the owner’s expense.
Under the city’s revised snow‑clearing policy (enacted around 2022–2023), crews must clear 130 kilometres of roads and 60 kilometres of sidewalks each winter. The two‑pass rule means streets may look clear after the first pass, but parking remains banned until the second pass finishes. Enforcement is overseen by city bylaw officers and the Winkler Police Service.
Downtown properties face overnight restrictions from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. during active bans. Vehicles that violate the ban may be towed at the owner’s expense; owners should contact the City to confirm where to retrieve towed vehicles. The city has said the $80 ticket is discounted to $40 if paid within 14 days. The ban can be declared between October 1 and April 30 whenever heavy equipment needs clear access.
For a map of priority roads and live updates on the snow‑clearing schedule, visit the City of Winkler’s Snow Clearing page on the municipal website (https://www.cityofwinkler.ca/p/snow-clearing).
