During 2018, the City of Swift Current exceeded their yearly snow-removal budget taking care of the city's winter needs.

At the start of the year, $417,950 was budgeted for snow and ice control for the period of January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018. Actual cost for the service reached $435,625 according to the City, above by a margin of $17,675.

The City said that if one of their budgets relating to Streets & Roads is over budget, it is likely that another budgeted activity such as street cleaning or traffic signs are under budget, thus equaling out the budget.

During December alone, $108,625 was spent on snow removal.