Chatham-Kent snow plow February 2, 2011. (Photo by Simon Crouch)Chatham-Kent snow plow February 2, 2011. (Photo by Simon Crouch)
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CK's snowplow naming contest returns

Voting is open for Chatham-Kent's third annual snowplow naming contest.

"Let's plow through the winter season with style and community spirit," Mayor Darrin Canniff said, adding that he can't wait to see what kind of creative names the community comes up with this year.

One plow will be named in each of Chatham-Kent's six wards.

Last year more than 1,600 votes were cast, with winning names including:

  • Betty Whiteout with 159 votes

  • Ctrl Salt Delete with 155 votes

  • Flurrie Jenkins with 150 votes

  • Harry Plower with 100 votes

  • Edward Blizzardhands with 89 votes

  • Scoop Dogg with 88 votes

"The snowplow naming contest is a wonderful example of how our community comes together," said Edward Soldo, General Manager of Infrastructure and Engineering.

"It is a great reminder that the fleet is not just cleaning snow, they're fostering a sense of togetherness, creativity, and pride in our community," he added.

The naming contest is run by the municipality in partnership with WINMAR.

Residents of all ages can submit name ideas until November 19, 2023, with the final vote starting the week of November 27.

Suggestions must be family friendly, free of discrimination, and cannot contain any foul language.

Residents can find more information and submit a name here.

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