Some residents aren't always able to clear their sidewalks after a snowfall.
Shovelling snow is a demanding physical activity that for some people has been known to at the least cause back problems and at the worst cause cardiac arrests.
So a person who is recovering from a surgery or perhaps a senior who is simply no longer physically up to the task might need a helping hand when the snow falls.
That's where the Greenwood Neighbourhood Place Society's Snow Angels initiative comes in.
The society has identified a number of areas throughout Sundre that are of interest to seniors and others who need help, said Cindy Orr, program coordinator for GNP.
Those locations, which include the corner of Centre Street and 6th Avenue NE on the way to the hospital as well as near the Foothills Lodge and the pedestrian bridge near the Aquaplex, are marked by Snow Angels signs, she said.
The initiative is fuelled by the efforts of people who are willing to go above and beyond to help others.
Residents who see the Snow Angels signs when they're out shovelling are encouraged to be mindful of their neighbours and other people in the community who need a hand, said Orr.
Helping those who can't clear snow for themselves is a courtesy that people who can are asked to extend, she said.
