City Celebrates Season of Giving with Snow Angel Recognition
The City of Saskatoon is celebrating the season of giving at this time of year, and recognizing the Snow Angels who go above and beyond to help fellow neighbours keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice throughout winter.
His Worship, Mayor Donald Atchison today thanked and presented a gift to Pat Freriks, this month’s winner of the Snow Angel program’s prize draw. Freriks was nominated as a Snow Angel by his neighbour, Simon Valentine.
“Saskatoon is a city full of thoughtful folks who help each other out; the Snow Angel program embodies the spirit of being good neighbours, which is something we take pride in,” says His Worship, Mayor Donald Atchison. “Pat is just one of hundreds of wonderful citizens nominated as a Snow Angel each winter, lending a hand to make Saskatoon a great place to live.”
“Every year since Pat has been living beside us, he clears my house of snow along with his,” says Valentine. “He’s never asked for anything in return and brushes it off when we thank him.”
A City bylaw requires residential sidewalks be clear of snow and ice within 48 hours after a snowfall. Commercial properties must have their walkways and sidewalks cleared within 24 hours. The City is responsible for clearing sidewalks adjacent to civic facilities, the Meewasin Trail and lit pathways in City parks.
“Clearing sidewalks quickly after a snowfall makes it easier and safer for people to move around,” says Andrew Hildebrandt, Director of Community Standards. “A considerate gesture from a neighbour like this goes a long way in improving accessibility and mobility for everyone and deserves to be recognized.”
If residents receive help with their snow clearing, they can nominate them as a Snow Angel online at saskatoon.ca/snow. They’ll be sent a thank you card from His Worship, Mayor Donald Atchison as well as entered into a monthly prize draw.
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