Winter is a fact of life in Saskatoon, and after a heavy snowfall, getting around can be a problem. .... To help improve public safety and mobility, a bylaw requires that residential sidewalks must be clear of snow and ice within 48 hours of a snowfall, and ...."

So I have now realised when it snows one of us goes out to clear the pavement. In my case in two pairs of socks, two pairs of gloves, minimum of two jumpers under my coat, the nearest hat and scarf wrapped round my face (so I look like a Muslim) and expect to be out between half and hour to an hour clearing the pavement (depending how clear it is). If you are wondering why so long, this house is on a corner and has a service road next to it. So about three times the length of pavement compared with our place from January. It is alright clearing the pavement but very demoralising when you just finish as it starts snowing again.