Date: Nov. 8, 2025
From: Siksika Nation Infrastructure and Public Works Department
Oki Siksika Nation,
As severe winds and heavy snowfall are forecasted for the coming days, Siksika Nation Infrastructure and Public Works is mobilizing resources and staff to support safe travel and maintain essential operations across Siksika Nation.
WHAT TRIGGERS A PUBLIC WORKS SNOW RESPONSE
Infrastructure and Public Works may activate a snow response when any of the following conditions occur:
· A severe weather warning is issued by Siksika Public Safety
· Snowfall exceeds 20 cm, or there are strong winds over 40 km/h
· Extreme cold is forecasted at -30°C or colder, including windchill
· An Emergency Alert is issued by the Government of Alberta
· Infrastructure and Public Works or Ohkinniinaa ki Ninaaiks deems it necessary for community safety
OUR SERVICE PRIORITIES DURING SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
When Infrastructure and Public Works deploys, our priorities are:
· High medical needs – Ensuring access for homes and facilities with vulnerable Community Members or high medical needs.
· Elders – Clearing roads and driveways used by Elders to ensure access and wellness checks can continue.
· Community Support – Assisting other service areas and essential workers such as Health, and Public Safety, to maintain essential operations.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO SOLID WASTE SERVICES DURING SNOW EVENTS
During an active Snow Event Response, Solid Waste (garbage) collection services may be temporarily suspended so that Solid Waste staff and available Class 5–1 drivers can be redeployed to support Roads with snowplowing and snow removal operations.
Any affected garbage collection days will be rescheduled as weather conditions improve, and snow removal operations are assessed.
SAFETY AND COMMUNITY COOPERATION
We kindly ask all Siksika’i’koan and Community Members to:
· Avoid unnecessary travel during heavy snowfall or blizzard conditions.
· Keep vehicles and equipment off access routes to allow plows and graders to operate safely.
EMERGENCY AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Infrastructure and Public Works Office (Business Hours): 403-734-4388 Public Safety After Hours Emergency (24/7): 403-734-3815
Public Works will continue to provide updates through Siksika Nation media, throughout snow events. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep Siksika roads safe for everyone.
Sincerely,
Lyle Breaker
Infrastructure and Public Works Manager
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