The Assisted Snow Removal Pilot Program concluded April 2026. To help you continue managing snow removal at your property, other provincial and community programs are available.
Special Needs Assistance (SNA) Program for Low-Income Seniors
The Government of Alberta provides a program that offers financial assistance to low-income seniors. The provincial program, Special Needs Assistance for Seniors, helps cover the costs of essential items like appliances, specific healthcare services, personal support and snow removal.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Special Needs Assistance program, you must:
- Be 65 years of age or older
- Be an Alberta resident
- Be a Canadian citizen or have been lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent residence
- Meet financial eligibility criteria
- Have provided a Seniors Financial Assistance application
To apply, please visit Special Needs Assistance for Seniors.
For help with the application process, call 211 and press 2 for the Seniors Information Phone Line. An operator will guide you to find organizations supporting seniors in Edmonton.
The City of Edmonton is working with the Government of Alberta to streamline the snow removal service pilot program for Edmontonians needing service for the 2025-2026 winter season.
Additional Snow Removal Support
You can also contact any of the following organizations to find help.
For more information, visit the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council.
| Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society 11648 85 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 3E5 780-481-3451 | ASSIST Community Services Centre 9649 105A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0M3 Can travel to 810 Saddleback Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 4W4 780-429-3111 |
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| Jewish Family Services (welcomes all individuals) 104, 15023 123 Avenue NW, Edmonton T5V1J7 780-454-1194 | Operation Friendship Seniors Society 10310 93 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 1X1 780-429-2626 |
| Newcomer Centre (Former Edmonton Mennonite Centre) 10170 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2L6 780-424-7709 | Sage Seniors Association 15 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5 780-423-5510 |
| The Shaama Centre 329 Woodvale Road W, Edmonton, AB T6L 3Z7 780-465-2992 | Strathcona Place Seniors Society 10831 University Ave, Edmonton, AB T6E 4R1 780-433-5807 |
| Westend Seniors Activity Centre 9629 176 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 6B3 780-483-1209 | Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative 9538 107 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0T7 780-423-1973 |
311 Contact Centre
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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| If you are calling from outside Edmonton | 780-442-5311 |
| Telephone | 311 |
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| TTY | 711 |