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P.E.I. snow contractors enjoying a banner season this winter

With some storms producing 30 to 50 centimetres of snow and ice pellets, companies have kept busy and are reporting significant increases in their customer base.


Snow removal customers upset after company failed to show following epic snow storm

Snow removal customers of a Kingston, Ont. contractor are up in arms after the company took their money and failed to deliver after Monday’s epic snow storm.


Alberta snow contractor hires teens to earn money and learn value of hard work

Frost Bite Snow Removal has hired between 20 and 30 young workers and has rewarded its “shoveller of the month” with a cash bonus.


Focus on residential snow, Landscape Ontario executive advises private snow contractors

In order for snow contractors to survive in an era of escalating insurance rates, they should focus on residential snow, have contracts that are iron clad, and not sign any contract with clients that hold them harmless with the exception of negligence on the part of the contractor.


Newmarket offers free snow markers to residents to help prevent winter lawn damage

Residents of Newmarket, Ont. can sign up to obtain a free set of sidewalk snow markers aimed at protecting their lawns from being carved up by municipal sidewalk plows.
 
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A primer for snow and ice pricing

A primer for snow and ice pricing

Pricing for snow and ice services can be tricky. Several considerations must be made by contractors to determine which method of pricing is best for him or her. Such factors include market rates, production hours, time and materials, contract types, and the actual cost of providing the service to customers. » Read more...
 
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Sports Turf Canada Ontario Field Day

September 28, 2022
Location: Woodstock, ON
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Equip Exposition

October 18-21, 2022
Location: Louisville, KY
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