The City of Kelownasa国际传媒檚 snow removal budget is still in good standing despite record snowfall in October.

In January 2020, the city plowed through $600,000, around one-third of its $1.9-million snow removal budget.

While snowfall this early was unexpected, roadway operations supervisor Stephen Bryans said the city has enough of its budget left to last until the budget renews in the new year.

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Over the last few days, residents have taken to social media to voice their displeasure for the citysa国际传媒檚 lack of response to the early snowfall. Despite these claims, Bryans said the city was prepared.

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The snow removal budget resets in January of each year.

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