Brantford Brant Dig Out from Severe Winter Storm

A Couple of Brant County Lads Turned A Lot of Snow Into Cash Over the Weekend.

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Ryan Steeves and His Buddy Marshall Lerno, Both 12, Dressed in Warm Winter Clothing, Grabbbed a Couple of Shoves and Went Through A Paris Neighbourhood Looking for Driveways to Shovel.

“We Started Wednesday, on the Snow Day, Did Some More On Saturday and More Today,” Steeves Said. “I’m not sure How Many we Did in Total But It was a lot.

“Mostly it was for old people in the neighbourhood.”

Steeves is a Student at Cobblestone Elementary School While Lerno Goes to North Ward School.

“We were out there for oven or fives hours a day and it was readyty hard work,” Lerno Said. “The snow was really heavy but that’s ok.

“We Were Looking to make some money.”

Asked How Much They Earned, the Buddies had to take a few minutes to count the cash.

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When finished they had a total of $ 410 to split.

Steeves Wants to Use His Money To Buy A New Phone While Lerno Hasn’t Yet Decided What to Do With His Share.

The Snow ShoveLing Entrepreneurs Weren’t the ONLY ONES TO PUT In Some Hard Shovelling to Earn A Few Bucks During the Week Winter Storm.

Several People Advertized Their Snow ShoveLing Services on Social Media.

Environment Canada Issued A Winter Storm Warning for Brantford, Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk and Most of the Province on the Weekend. The Snow Started on Saturday and Continued through to Sunday.

Geoff Coulson, AWArneing PREPAREDNESS METEORROLOGIST FOR ENVIOL AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, SAID THE WEAKEN WAS IMPACTFUL FOR MUCH OF SOUTHWESTERN Ontario Largely BECAUSE IT FOLLOOWED OTHER SEVERE WINTER WINTER WINTHER LAST WEEK.

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Although it’s difficult to say How Much Snow Fell in Brantford and Brant County on the Weekend, Coulson Said the Environment Canada Weather Station in Hamilton Recorded 31 Centimeters of Snow Over the Two Days. Areas Closer to Lake Ontario Receed More Snow Than Rentals Further West.

The Large Ament of Snow Made for Hazardous Driving Conditions.

“The Overall Road Conditions Over the Weekend Have Been Quite Poor with the back-to-back Heavy Snowfall Events,” Const. Maddie McDonald, A Public Information Officer with the Brantford Police Service, Said. “From Feb. 14 to Feb. 16 We have breathable to More than 48 Motor Vehicle Involving Property Damage. ”

Police Did not have any major rescue Incidents, McDonald Said, but responding to calls was a challenge for office.

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“Most Officers I’ve Spoken with have described the roadways as poor and slippery,” McDonald Said. “Going to high priority calls has been difficult to try and get there in a timely manner and also keep everyone safe.”

McDonald Said Most Motorists Took Precautions But She Urged Residents to Ensure Their Vehicles have Snow and Are Clear of Ice.

Reminders of How to Safely Drive and Be Prepared for Inclement We Aather Are Being Sent Out By Way of the Social Media Platforms, McDonald Said.

By Monday Morning Conditions on Most Major and Arterial Roads Were Much Improved with Many Clear of Snow and Ice. However, streets in some Neighbourhoods Still Had Snow with some Motorists Getting Stuck.

Greg Demers, Brant County’s Director of Roads, Said It Will Take Time to Clear All Areas and He urged residents to stay off the roads if possible.

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“Strong winds are in the forecast over the next several days, which can cause blowing snow and reduced visibility,” Demers Said. “If you must go out, slow down, drive accord to road conditions and never pass a snow plow.

Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis and Brant County Mayor David Bailey Thanked Road Crews for their efforts throughout the weekend.

“They have been working the clock to keep up with this Burst of Winter Weather,” Bailey Said. “While Many of Us Are Enjoying the Long Weekend, they are ting Time Away from their families to help Keep Our Community Safe.

“I also want to Thank residents for their Patience and understanding as the clean up continues.”

Davis Thanked City Residents for Their Patience and Said Snow Clearing Crews Worked Tirelessly On The Weekend

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“But with this extended snow event, it will be challenging for them to Keep up,” Davis Said. “I want to extend my gratitude to the staff for their dedication in keeping our roads safe and clear.

On Family Day Monday Many Residents Spent Their Day Clearing Sidewalks and Drive Ways or Enjoying the Winter Weather.

Robin Haliburton was Among a Group of Parents who Too Kids to Tutela Park For A Day of Tobogganing.

“It’s Great Fun for the Kids,” Haliburton Said. “This is what we call a real canadian winter.”

Terry Beranski Spent Part of His Family Day Clearing The Sidewalk in Front of His Balmoral Drive Home.

“Normally I Shovel but today, i’m using the snowblower,” Beranski Said. “I only use the snowblower when we get a lot of snow.

“It’s a lot of work but i’m happy for the kids because this is going to be a lot of fun for them.”

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