Additionally, winter salt and sand has been procured at a cost of $38 million and distributed to all 67 depots throughout the province.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has switched into winter mode, which involves the process of hiring and recalling more than 400 seasonal heavy equipment operators, management and staff. Annual inspections, plow installation and spreader calibrations are currently being carried out by departmental mechanics who are preparing the fleet of 463 snow plows and loaders for winter operations. Additionally, winter salt and sand has been procured at a cost of $38 million and distributed to all 67 depots throughout the province.
Impaired driver caught in Stephenville without a valid licence plate
Corner Brook offering tours of water treatment plant for Municipal Awareness Week
R.Sheaves performs live on Bayfm's Sundays Scoffs and Scuffs
Government makes a $7M pre-budget announcement to help volunteer firefighters and emergency preparedness
Government commits to AG's recommendations on fraud and emergency plans
