Winter warriors

With cold weather comes snow, and with snow comes the daunting task of removal. Across the country, cities have various methods and creative solutions for getting the job done.

Written by Derek Prall
26th January 2015

With cold weather comes snow, and with snow comes the daunting task of removal. Across the country, cities have various methods and creative solutions for getting the job done.

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