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CITY ACCOMMODATING EVACUEES & ENSURES SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS

For immediate release: June 30, 2015 - 4:47 pm
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The Henk Ruys Soccer Centre and SaskTel Sports Centre have been designated as an Emergency Evacuation sites to shelter evacuees from northern Saskatchewan who have been displaced by the wildfires. As a result of the SaskTel Sports Centre being add as an emergency evacuation site, the Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track is now closed to the public.  Patrons are encouraged to utilize other City of Saskatoon leisure facilities until further notice. LeisureCard holders are reminded they have unlimited access to any of the other leisure facilities, including Cosmo, Lakewood and Lawson Civic Centres, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Saskatoon Field House, and Shaw Centre

The City of Saskatoon is trying to make evacuees as comfortable as possible. We anticipate events such as this during forest fire season and for many years we have kept evacuations at the forefront of our emergency planning. Volunteers are coordinated through the Canadian Red Cross and are not currently required at the emergency evacuation sites.  However, those interested in learning more about volunteering with the Red Cross may contact the local office at 306-668-0720 or visit www.redcross.ca. Although appreciated, we are unable to accept donations at Henk Ruys Soccer Centre or the Sasktel Sports Centre. 

We take the safety of our outdoor workers very seriously and wherever possible, we limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activity and allow employees to take more frequent indoor breaks. Due to the air quality and to allow for more frequent indoor breaks of outdoor pool staff, the City has closed George Ward and Mayfair pools. Lathey and Riversdale remain open, as do City golf courses and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please visit Service Alerts at www.saskatoon.ca for the latest updates on the availability of Leisure Facilities.

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