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Flip Flip hurraaaay! The 47^th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast is next week with all proceeds from this annual fundraiser donated to United Way Saskatoon & Area for all the great work they do in our community. Mayor Charlie Clark, City Councillors and other celebrity pancake flippers will be in attendance! Bring your friends and plan to attend!

Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: Breakfast served 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Held outside rain or shine in Civic Square at 23^rd Street, beside City Hall
Cost: $7 pancake breakfast includes choice of toppings, sausages, coffee & juice
Payment method: Cash or Debit card

Expect an exciting lineup with Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Fire Department vehicle displays, information booths, an entertainment stage with radio host Matt Bradley from Saskatoon Media Group as our MC, dancers, musicians, furry mascots (including Bruiser from the Saskatoon Rush and Poke Check from the Saskatoon Blades), the always anticipated wellness activity/relay race and more.

Back for this year – our Act of Kindness Board! 

The Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union and the City of Saskatoon have partnered to bring back the Act of Kindness Board to this year's Civic Pancake Breakfast. As we know, kindness is needed now more than ever. Consider buying an extra $7 ticket for someone in our community in need of a hot breakfast on June 15. The proceeds from unused tickets will go to United Way Saskatoon & Area.

This event is always butter... and better with the kind and generous support of our valued 2023 Sponsors:

CUPE 59
Federated Coop (FCL)
Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
Saskatoon Media Group
Rawlco Radio
Sheraton Cavalier
Van Houtte Coffee Services
Discover Saskatoon
Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
Handy Special Event Rentals
IAFF80 Saskatoon Firefighters Union
Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association (SCMMA)
Complete Technologies
Vendasta

Help spread the word and bring your friends and family or your work team to this fun community fundraising event on Thursday, June 15. As always, the pancake breakfast kicks off what is sure to be a great summer in Saskatoon!

Visit saskatoon.ca/pancakes for more information.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

BOYCHUK DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM KINGSMERE BLVD TO BRIGHTWATER CRES
(Guardrail repair)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:30 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 60TH ST E TO 64TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 4:30 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 6TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 6, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Surveying)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 11:00 a.m.

20TH ST W EB  LANES CLOSED AT AVE W S
(Curb stop replacement)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB LANES & WB DRIVING LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Roadway patching)
WB traffic will be maintained in the parking lane
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Ministry of Highways Paving)
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.

BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST 
(Water main work) 
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m. 
 
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR 
(Construction) 
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m. 
 
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE 
(Storm sewer installation) 
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m. 

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is ready for summer with the arrival of over 300 butterflies and the official opening of the Prairie Butterfly House.

“We are thrilled to kick off our first full season for the Prairie Butterfly House,” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “Each trip to the Prairie Butterfly House will be unique, as we will have new butterflies arriving throughout the season including some spectacular morphos and caligos species.”

Opening day celebrations include educational activities hosted by the Saskatoon Zoo Society and giveaways including reusable shopping bags, pins, pens, temporary tattoos and more courtesy of the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation.

“We have to thank all of our contributors as this wonderful exhibit would not have come to fruition without their support,” says Dawn Woroniuk, Chief Executive Officer, Saskatoon Zoo Foundation. “The Prairie Butterfly House further enhances the Zoo’s educational and conservation programming while providing a serene space for guests of all ages to enjoy. We are so excited to showcase this new addition to the Zoo and look forward making another big announcement at our annual ZOOGALA event on June 9^th.”

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and Saskatoon Zoo Foundation would like to thank the following contributors, partners and organizations that made the Prairie Butterfly House possible:

• Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
• Norplex Business Centre
• Hunter Family
• Duval Family
• Ultravision Construction
• One-mouse Graphic Design
• Dutch Growers
• Laser Impressions

“Our government’s crucial investments in tourism focused on rebuilding the industry, promoting what Canada has to offer, and designing new tourism experiences for the future,” said the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan. “The new Prairie Butterfly House is a wonderful example of those diverse experiences. This facility celebrates the Prairies’ distinct character and reflects the federal government’s continued commitment to create good jobs and build an economy that works for everyone.”

Butterflies fly freely around the Prairie Butterfly House allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty and tranquility that the space offers. The Zoo reminds guests to maintain a safe space for the butterflies by not handling or removing butterflies or plants from the habitat.

The Prairie Butterfly House is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to learn more and to plan your next visit.

The intersection at Clarence Avenue and 6th Street will be closed on Tuesday, June 6, at 8:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.        

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                             

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

Faithfull Avenue will be closed between 60th and 64th streets starting Tuesday, June 6, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.                                           

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                                                

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. 
 
NEW 
 
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM MARLATTE CRESCENT TO ORBAN WAY 
(Building construction) 
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m. 
 
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E 
(Service connection replacements) 
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m. 
 
IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 10TH ST E 
(Streetlight pole replacements) 
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m. 
 
20TH ST W WB CENTER & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K S TO AVE L S 
(Storm main flush) 
Traffic squeezed into parking lane 
Start: June 5, 9:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m. 
 
KONIHOWSKI RD WB LANES CLOSED AT POBRAN CRES  
(Manhole repair) 
Start: June 5, 1:00 p.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m. 
 
NIGHTWORK 
 
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E 
(Ministry of Highways Paving) 
During work, access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained 
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m. 
 
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD 
(Ministry of Highways Paving) 
During work, access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained 
Start: May 15, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m. 
 
ONGOING 
 
CUMBERLAND AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 7TH ST E TO 8TH ST E 
(Alley crossing construction) 
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E WB FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD 
(Bridge Rehab) 
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge.  
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m. 
 
PRESTON AVE S SB CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST 
(Roadway paving) 
Two-Way traffic maintained in the NB lanes 
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m. 
 
2ND AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E 
(Vault roof replacement) 
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m. 
 
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST 
(Water main work) 
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m. 
 
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR 
(Construction) 
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m. 
 
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE 
(Storm sewer installation) 
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m. 
 
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. 
 
NEW 
 
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM SALISBURY DR TO ARGYLE AVE 
(Sewer lining) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes 
Start: June 3, 7:00 a.m. End: June 3, 7:00 p.m. 
 
51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE 
(Valve repair) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes 
Start: June 3, 8:00 a.m. End: June 3, 4:30 p.m. 
 
1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E 
(Manhole repair) 
Start: June 3, 8:00 a.m. End: June 3, 4:30 p.m. 
 
22ND ST W NB RAMP CLOSED TO CIRCLE DR W  
(Light pole replacements ) 
Start: June 4, 6:00 a.m. End: June 4, 11:00 a.m. 
 
33RD ST RAMP CLOSED TO CIRCLE DR NB 
(Light pole replacement) 
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 12:00 p.m. 
 
4TH AVE S SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E 
(Roadway patching) 
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m. 
 
51ST ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE 
(Roadway patching) 
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m. 
 
1ST AVE S WB LANES CLOSED AT 20TH ST E 
(Roadway patching) 
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m. 
 
4TH AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST 
(Roadway patching ) 
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 5:00 p.m. 
 
22ND ST E EB CURB & NEXT LANE, SB MEDIAN LANE, NB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO IDYLWYLD DR N 
(Pothole patching) 
Start: June 4, 7:30 a.m. End: June 4, 10:30 a.m. 
 
4TH AVE S NB LANES & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E 
(Roadway patching) 
Start: June 4, 8:00 a.m. End: June 4, 4:00 p.m. 
 
CLARENCE AVE S INTERSECTION CLOSED AT RUTH ST E 
(Storm lead repair) 
Start: June 4, 8:00 a.m. End: June 4, 5:00 p.m. 
 
NIGHTWORK 
 
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD 
(Ministry of Highways Paving) 
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained 
Start: May 15, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m. 
 
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E 
(Ministry of Highways Paving) 
Access to Boychuk Dr will be maintained 
Start: May 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 7:00 a.m. 
 
ONGOING 
 
CUMBERLAND AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 7TH ST E TO 8TH ST E 
(Alley crossing construction) 
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 5, 5:00 p.m. 
 
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD 
(Bridge Rehab) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge.  
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m. 
 
2ND AVE S SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 21ST ST E 
(Vault roof replacement) 
Start: April 24, 7:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m. 
 
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST 
(Roadway paving) 
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes 
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m. 
 
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST 
(Water main work) 
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m. 
 
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR 
(Construction) 
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m. 
 
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE 
(Storm sewer installation) 
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m. 
 
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

Baltzan Boulevard will be closed between Marlatte Crescent and Orban Way starting Monday, June 5, at 7:00 a.m. for material craning. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 12 days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.  

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                                                          

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 22nd streets starting Monday, June 5, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway paving work. The intersection at 21st Street and 2nd Avenue will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.                        

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                                    

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction. 

City Administration recommends oversight of the Community Support Program (CSP) be transferred to the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) to provide better coordination and integration to address community safety and well-being. 

“Much has changed since the Community Support Program rolled out,” says Assistant Chief Yvonne Raymer. “That is why we are recommending a whole-community team approach to deal with safety and well-being in our city core and elsewhere. With this approach, we will be able to maintain the current level of support in the core business districts and enhance our response with Transit support workers and partnerships with specially trained police officers.”  

For several years, the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District (BID) has administrated the CSP, which provides uniform patrols within the boundaries of the three city centre BIDs of Downtown, Riversdale, and Broadway. 

An information report will be presented to City Council’s Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services at its June 7 regular meeting. The report notes that with the current agreement with the Downtown BID set to expire, SFD recognized that greater capacity and collaboration with other public safety initiatives already underway is required to address the needs of those requiring supports in Saskatoon. Such an arrangement would also allow for better information or data sharing so the teams can develop evidence-based responses and solutions for social distress in our community. 
 
Assistant Chief Raymer notes the SFD – through various initiatives – has already worked to gain trust and build relationships with the most vulnerable in Saskatoon. 

“Through discussions with the BIDs, it was identified that transitioning operations of the CSP to the SFD, beginning in 2024, may be a suitable option, particularly given that SFD plays a significant role in response and outreach for those in need. In line with this view, we very recently began a pilot Task Force of Saskatoon Police Service Alternative Response Officers (ARO) and SFD Fire Inspectors, which we believe has the team approach that we think will be an effective community safety model.” 

Administration will continue to explore the transition of the oversight of the CSP to the SFD, which will include engagement with community partners such as the Saskatoon Police Service, the Street Activity Subcommittee and the Downtown Saskatoon, Riversdale, and Broadway BIDs. 

The review will also include participation from Saskatoon Transit. At its regular meeting on May 31, City Council approved a recommendation to explore a transit support workers program using a “One City” approach to address the need identified for targeted safety support services.  

A subsequent report on the transition of the CSP will be brought forward in advance of the 2024-2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget.