It is slow going for crews trying to plow through the snow and drifts in the R.M. of Stanley.  Reeve Morris Olafson said it will likely be Thursday before all areas are addressed, especially up on the escarpment.

"The graders were not out yesterday (Monday) and today they are out," said Olafson.  "We've got two out down below the hill, and we're trying to get one more going on the west side."  He said whether they get started on the west side in the Thornhill area will depend if the wind calms down. He said if they don't get to that area today, they will get started Wednesday morning.

Olafson said it's been too dangerous for crews to head out, as they can't see.  

As an example of the conditions, Olafson notes it usually takes the plow about 2 hours to make its way through the Village of Reinfeld.  Today it took four hours.

Typically after a major snowstorm, Olafson noted it takes two days to get around the R.M.

Meanwhile, Altona's public works manager is discouraging any unnecessary travel around town.  Streets have once again become clogged with snow making them difficult and dangerous to navigate.
    
Clint Derksen says crews have already cleared most of the downtown area and will now move on to clearing the north east side of town, making accessible routes for essential services located in that area.

City crews in Morden are making good progress in their efforts to clear snow.  Director of Public Works Les Wieler said crews were out are 6 o'clock this morning, and he expects all streets to be cleared by tonight.  He said other than some streets up on the hill, the majority streets in the city are passable.  

Wieler said sidewalks are a different story.  He expects is will be a number of days before they are open.  He noted due to the amount of snow, it will take roughly three times longer than normal to clear the sidewalks.

In Winkler snow clearing efforts began at 5:00 a.m.  Director of Public Works Peter Froese explains all machinery is currently on the roads, and with the winds cooperating expect to finish by noon tomorrow.

In the municipality of Rhineland, the communities of Rosenfeld, Plum Coulee, and Gretna are set to be cleared today.  Plowing of rural roads will have to wait until the wind dies down, possibly getting cleared tomorrow.
    
Public works crews in Carman are also working to clear streets.  In fact, garbage pick-up sceduled for today will continue as planned.