2024-25 Winter Snow Flags available for purchase

By Emma Schreiner Vonk | September 16, 2024

The County of St. Paul is now accepting new and renewed Snowplowing Agreements and Snow Flag purchases for the 2024-25 Winter season. With these agreements, the County provides snow removal services for residents’ driveways for the upcoming winter season.

To purchase a flag, the costs are:

  • Between now and October 31, $300
  • Between November 1 and December 15, $400

Snow flags will not be available for purchase after December 15; however, custom snow clearance may be available at an hourly rate.

New and returning applicants are encouraged to review the County’s Driveway Snow Removal Policy to understand the frequency and order of priority for snow clearance.

How do I purchase a Snow Flag?

Those purchasing a snow flag can do so at the County of St. Paul Public Works Shop (5618 57 Street) or through the Town of Elk Point Office (4914 50 Avenue).

Flags will no longer be available for purchase from the County of St. Paul Administration Office.

Your purchase will also need a completed Snowplow Agreement. This can be filled at the time of purchase or brought with you pre-filled.

What if I have a Snow Flag from a previous winter?

The County has new snow flags! For the 2024-25 season, ratepayers and residents with old snow flags are asked to bring them to the County Public Works Shop or Town of Elk Point Office. At this time, you can also pay for the upcoming snowplowing services and confirm the residence details in your snowplow agreement.

What discounts are there for Snow Flags?

Seniors 65+ are not charged for snow flags. Widows whose spouse was a senior, but are not senior themselves, can apply for snow flags at no cost.

Persons with disabilities also qualify for free snow flags.

I’m a renter, can I still purchase a Snow Flag?

Renters living in the County of St. Paul can purchase a snow flag! However, landlords (as landowners in the County) will need to complete the Snowplowing Agreement and pick up the snow flag.

 

For more information on Snow Flags, Snowplowing Agreements, and payment, call the Public Works Shop at 780-645-3006.

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