Sask. first responder warns shoveling poses a risk to those with heart problems [Video]

With Monday’s significant snowfall in many parts of the province, the order of the day Tuesday was snow removal.

The urge to get out and clear snow should be done with caution after a dump of the white stuff that could prove to be risky for your health.

For homeowner Ken Larson, tackling a big dump of heavy, drifting snow is a priority.

“Well, it blows in from the northwest and I was hoping to blow it out, but this will have to be the snow blower,” Larson told CTV News.

The City of Saskatoon said it had received 18 centimetres of snow since Sunday, but because of the high wind, some areas have more accumulations and it’s packed in.

“On that side of the cove they’ll get snowed in, this side will get snowed in because once we get the northwest wind, we’re hooped,” Joe Yankoski said.

For homeowner …