Snow Buster Stories

2008/2009 Submissions:

January 5, 2009
These people are here to clear my driveway every day that it snows and I, a senior, am very grateful to them. I lost my husband suddenly in May and I have some problems with arthritis so their help is a wonderful blessing to me. They also provide assistance in other ways throughout the year that are most appreciated.

January 6, 2009
The day of the first snow fall I had to go out to a doctors appointment .... I drove out of the snow covered driveway thinking I hope it does not snow to much as I will have to get someone to shovel the driveway. At that time shoveling snow would have been impossible for me as I have been suffering with a very painful back and hip. On my return from the doctors and driving in my drivway ... I thought this looks like it has been plowed. Sure enough when I got out of the car, I could see a nice clear driveway. I wondered who had done this wonderful deed ... then it snowed again ... early the next morning I heard what sounded like a tractor. as I peeked out my window I saw my neighbor from down the street plowing out my drivway. Not only did he plough out my driveway but he carried on to the other neighbors and ploughed thiers out. This man has a wife and a young family, plus he runs his own business ... and still finds time to do these wonderful act of kindness. There are two of us that are seniors and I so appreciate his kindness, making sure that our driveways are clear so we can get our cars out without trouble. Not one snow fall has he missed. I most definetly nominate Trent for the SnowBuster of the Year.

January 8, 2009
Well ...if anyone deserves a travel voucher for helping, it would be Malcolm. Talk about a nice neighbor!  All winter he assists several of his neighbors with shoveling, whether they are outside or not.  Just recently, one of his neighbors had lost her husband and he has been shoveling all winter long for her, never expecting anything out of it!  Whenever his neighbors are away, they come back to a clear driveway. 

On New Year's day....snow Haven! ...he spent hours, as a New Year gesture, shoveling not just his own but 4 other driveways. 

He also keeps the roads, in front of these driveways, clear of snow and makes sure that the drainage is clear to drain. 

He never complains (even though he has 3 degenerated disks in his back) and never expects anything in return.  Just the kind of neighbor everyone would want!

January 9, 2009
We are elderly and find it difficult to shovel. The wonderful kids next door always shovel and look after us. It never matters what time or how much snow and ice there is, they are always there. The best part is we never even had to ask. Great kids and great snow busters.

January 12, 2009
I would like to submit our neighbor's name for the "Snowbuster of the year" ... First off I must tell you that my husband has ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He uses a basic home life support system and is total care. We are both well into our senior years. Our neighbor is also a senior, however he has been absolutely amazing this winter about clearing the snow from our driveway. Some days it is difficult for me to get out to do it before noon and as it is I usually take the monitor with me, so I could hear my husband if he needed me. Tom will have the ramp and driveway done by 8 am and again during the day if necessary.

He has very graciously dug "troughs " through the snow to reach the eve troughs down pipes, so that as the snow melts it will be away from our house as well as his and the other neighbor. I refer to him as "the modern day Good Samaritan".. if there was a year round award for a helpful neighbor, I would like to submit his name for that !!  He definitely goes the extra mile in being a "good neighbor."

January 21, 2009
I had been working for over two hours on removing the ice and snow from the storm gutter on my side of the street. With an aching back I retired for the night with the knowledge that I'd have at least another hour of work the next day. When I came out the next morning to finish the job it was done. A wonderful surprize. After clearing his driveway and digging out the storm drain on his side of the road he came over and finished mine. 
~ a greatful neighbour

February 21, 2009
I am a widowed senior lady living up in the orchards.  I love my home and view of the lake and city below.  I have a long curving driveway and without help with the snow I would not be able to stay here.  My new neighbours have a longer driveway yet they still find time to take care of me.

Congratulations to Mr. Brian Heichert 2007/2008 Travel Voucher Winner. (l-r) Mayor Shepherd, Brian Heichert, Dale Beaudry

Ode to the Snow Buster. It was clear when we went to bed that night, We had no idea of the next morning sight. Awakened by a scraping sound, we opened the drapes and looked around. Out on the sidewalk, clearing the snow, was a neighbour we are so pleased to know. It wasn't the first time and it won't be the last. For she's done it so often on snowy days past. Thank you dear Brenda, your efforts were super. Thank you for being a neighbourly trooper. Submitted by a grateful neighbour February 2007.