The Town is responsible for the maintenance of trees on public property. As such, the Town conducts a formal inspection of all boulevard trees, which generates a list of pruning, removal and planting. Work is completed in accordance with the formal inspection process.
Contact the Town Office at 780-961-3773 to report a dead or damaged tree. All reports are recorded and inspected. Maintenance or removal will be scheduled based on the severity of the issue.
Private Trees
Residents are responsible for the maintenance of trees on private property. Tree branches can be disposed of at the compost site at the Town Shop.
Things to watch for and maintain:
Trees or scrubs growing into power lines
Trees or scrubs growing into eaves-troughs and drainage systems
Trees or scrubs impeding traffic visibility
Trees or scrubs impeding traffic signs
Trees or scrubs impeding sidewalks
Trees and Power Lines
Tall-growing trees that come in contact with power lines can present a safety risk to people and animals. Most of the time, it will interrupt your power. Every year trees that grow into power lines cause more than 70,000 hours of outage time – an inconvenience that can be avoided.
FortisAlberta has an extensive tree and brush clearing program which helps to avoid safety hazards associated with contacts to power lines. However, it is important that customers realize the importance of planting tall-growing trees a safe distance from electrical equipment.
It is very important that customers plant new tall-growing trees at least eight metres from power lines. Trees planted near higher voltage transmission lines require even greater clearances.
Trees are an investment and it is important that trees are safe, now and in the future. Nip tomorrow’s problems in the bud by planting trees in safe locations today – and keep your investment growing.
