News Releases
We are taking our proposed performance measures and targets to the street, asking citizens to review and affirm the targets before they are used to guide decisions and measure the City’s performance going forward.
The deadline for applications to operate a Seasonal Commercial Enterprise (SCE) in a Saskatoon park is Tuesday, March 31, 2015, for the 2015 operating season that runs from July 1 to October 12.
City Council approved the new Seasonal Commercial Enterprise in Parks Policy (Policy) earlier this year. The Policy provides the opportunity for anyone wishing to operate a SCE that will support a variety of recreational, sporting, or cultural activities or events in Saskatoon’s parks.
Beginning in March 2015, Saskatoon Water will be constructing a new building next to the Spadina Lift Station, south of the Circle Drive north bridge on the west bank of the river.
The building will house two large pumps and a backup generator to act as a bypass station which will help deal with peak wastewater flows which occur during rainstorms. Once built, the existing portable pumps will be removed.
On March 9, Administration will recommend the City’s Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services approve a contract with Elster Solutions Canada Inc. to supply the necessary equipment for the implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system for the City’s electricity and water utilities.
As the City continues to roll out the FlexParking program in stages, an additional 25 pay stations will be activated on Wednesday, March 4, on the following streets:
- 1st Avenue between 20th and 23rd Street
- 20th, 22nd and 23rd Street between 1st and 4th Avenue
When the new, flexible pay stations are turned on, the old coin meters will be covered with a white and yellow hood that directs drivers to use the pay stations. Until drivers encounter this hooding at the space they wish to park, they should continue to plug the old coin meters.
The City of Saskatoon invites residents to attend one of three important open public engagement events to learn more and provide input on the proposed Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan), which includes long-term plans for a new transit system with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); a new river crossing at 33rd Street combined with BRT lanes on the University Bridge; and redevelopment along major corridors like 8th Street, 22nd Street, and Preston Avenue.
NEW SUNDAY
IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 24TH ST & 25TH ST
(Light pole repairs)
Start: March 1, 7:30 a.m. End: March 1, 9:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR NB EXIT TO ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Light pole repairs)
Start: March 1, 7:30 a.m. End: March 1, 9:00 a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST & 4TH AVE INTERSECTION EB, NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS
(Hydro-vaccing lines)
EB curb (outside) lane closed on 20th, curb (outside) lane on 4th Ave closed both directions
Start: February 23, 9:00 a.m. End: February 27, 6:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit now has its own website! saskatoontransit.ca is designed to enhance the ridership experience and offers a number of new features requested by riders including the launch of real-time bus tracking, improved trip planning tools and mobile-friendly access.
Progress continues on the City of Saskatoon’s (City) Recreation and Parks Master Plan (Master Plan) to guide the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of recreation and parks programs, services, and facilities.
The City invites you to an open house to review the initial draft of the Master Plan. Input gathered through community engagement has shaped the Master Plan and the purpose of the open house is to check in with the community to ensure the draft has captured the community’s perspective, before it becomes finalized this Spring.
