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Update 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020

We thank residents for their patience and understanding as we deal with the record snowfall. Your cooperation is helping with the snow clearing work.

The State of Emergency remains in place in the Town of Paradise with a temporary lift daily between 6 a.m. to midnight. This will ensure that vehicles are not on Town roads at night which greatly assists snow clearing efforts.

On Wednesday, January 22, the Town Hall is open for employees and the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Paradise Double Ice...

Update on Snow Clearing Operations

8:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2020

Crews are working around the clock to deal with the record snowfall that has hit our Town and the region. It is reported that over 90 cms of snow fell in Paradise.  Overnight on Sunday all Town roads received at least one cut and today (Monday) street widening was underway.  On roads that do not have a curb and gutter, loaders have been able to push the snow back and many of those roads have been widened with crews continuing to make progress....

Update 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020

Until further notice, the Town of Paradise will temporarily lift the state of emergency daily between 6 a.m. to midnight. This will ensure that vehicles are not on Town roads at night which greatly assists snow clearing efforts. On Tuesday, January 21, the Town Hall will open for employees and the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Paradise Double Ice Complex will open for employees, but it is closed to the public and all recreation programming is cancelled. Garbage and recycling collection...

Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (Military Support)

The provincial emergency operations centre is now open and can be reached at 709.729.3703. The line will be available from 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. daily. Seniors, persons with disabilities, and other residents who may need assistance snow clearing are asked to call the line. Those who call the line are asked to be patient as calls are prioritized on basis of need and not on a first-come, first serve basis. Residents of the Town of Paradise can call this centre for snow clearing support. 

Town Comments on Temporarily Lifting State of Emergency

Many residents are asking why the Town is temporarily lifting the state of emergency starting Monday, January 20. There were many factors considered and the Town did consult with neighbouring municipalities before making any decisions. Based on the snow clearing that has been completed throughout the Town and given that residents may be getting low on food and other necessities, the Town decided to temporarily lift the state of emergency during the day. This will allow business to open if they want...