News Releases

With the summer heating up, it is a great opportunity to visit Saskatoon’s newest Dog Park!  Hyde Park Dog Park officially opened Wednesday June 3, 2015.  Located in the Rosewood neighbourhood, off Boychuck Drive and Slimmon Road, is a fenced, 4.1 acre, off-leash space fully equipped with pet waste bags and garbage receptacles.

There are also five more active Dog Parks conveniently located throughout the city.  The following Dog Parks are available for all well-behaved and licensed dogs:

• Avalon - south end of Broadway Avenue;
• Caswell - next to the Mayfair Pool;
• Silverwood - access off Kinnear Avenue or the east end of Adilman Drive;
• Southwest - off Valley Road by the landfill; and
• Sutherland Beach - west off Central Avenue, just north of Attridge Drive.

 With many people and pets enjoying the city this summer, remember these tips to being a responsible pet owner:

• Pick up after your pet;
• Keep pets on-leash in all areas of the city, unless the area is clearly designated (signed) as a Dog Park; and
• Be considerate and courteous to other people enjoying the outdoors, and keep in mind that not everyone is comfortable around dogs, even friendly ones.

 For a map and more information, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/dogparks.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

If you are heading to SaskTel Centre to see Garth Brooks on Friday and Saturday, the City recommends you leave early, carpool with three or more people, and load a long playlist of Garth’s greatest hits. Most importantly, drivers are encouraged to use one of the designated routes and obey temporary signage for direct access to parking.

Stay informed with #GarthInSaskatoon on Twitter and find details about the show at sasktelcentre.com.

The City and Saskatoon Police Service are working with SaskTel Centre to keep traffic moving between the back-to-back sold out shows, when traffic volume may reach 20,000 vehicles in the area.

“The unprecedented volume of traffic expected at one time requires careful planning and cooperation from drivers,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “For everyone’s safety and efficient parking, the City prepared two specific routes for SaskTel Centre guests, which will be optimized with longer traffic signals, SPS traffic control with reduced speeds and temporary signage.”

GETTING TO SASKTEL CENTRE:

• Saskatoon Transit will have continuous service from the downtown terminal for all shows, beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday and 5:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Standard transit fares apply, and transfers and passes will be accepted. More at saskatoontransit.ca.
• Park & Ride Shuttle Service (yellow bus) will available from mall locations for $5 roundtrip. More at sasktelcentre.com.
• From South/West neighbourhoods: use Idylwyld Drive to Highway 16 (exit to The Battlefords).
• From North/East neighbourhoods: use Wanuskewin Road (or Millar Avenue) to Marquis Drive.
• Left turns from Idylwyld Drive onto Marquis Drive will not be permitted Friday and Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m. to accommodate vehicles leaving the first show. Traffic on Idylwyld Drive will be directed to 71st Street for access.

“People should be prepared for slower moving traffic and remain patient, especially between shows on Friday and Saturday,” says Gardiner. “We will be actively monitoring traffic movement and can adjust signals if needed.”

Task teams involving the Fire Department, Saskatoon Police Service, tow trucks and traffic signal staff will be on scene to respond quickly to any and all issues. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

The City of Saskatoon’s Transportation staff, Saskatoon Transit and Saskatoon Police Services, along with SaskTel Centre, thank everyone for their cooperation in making this an enjoyable event for Saskatoon residents and visitors. 

Make a splash this summer!  Lathey Pool and Riversdale Pool will open for the season on Friday, June 12, and George Ward Pool and Mayfair Pool will open on Monday, June 15, 2015.

General admission to the outdoor pools provides access to a variety of aquatic drop-in activities (i.e. public, lane, Parent and Tot swims, and Aquafitness classes) for patrons of all ages.  Children under six years are admitted free to outdoor pools when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Available again for the summer are the popular outdoor pool bulk tickets!  Purchasing a pack of ten outdoor pool passes provides a 20% discount off regular general admission rates.  Get them while it’s HOT!

Swimming lessons are offered for all ages and abilities at each outdoor pool.  Please refer to the City of Saskatoon’s Summer Leisure Mini Guide (www.saskatoon.ca/leisureguide) for more details.

Outdoor pools will be cleared immediately if lightning occurs and will be closed during steady rain conditions or if temperatures reach 14 degrees or lower.  Check Drop-in Online (www.saskatoon.ca/dropinonline), and sign up for Service Alerts for updates.

To find an outdoor pool location near you, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

NEW

QUEEN ST WB & EB FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N AND 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N CLOSED
(Water & sewer connection)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE & QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

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

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Recycling information will be offered this summer through a fun and interactive education station. Let’s Roll! is a transportable recycling education station featuring games for all ages.  Adults and children alike can test their waste and recycling know-how at festivals and events throughout the summer.  Look for the Let’s Roll! recycling trailer at:

• Welcome to the Gaybourhood – June 10
• Pride Festival – June 12-13
• Civic Pancake Breakfast- June 18
• Saskatoon Jazz Festival – June 25-July 5
• Kinsmen Day at the Zoo – June 26
• Canada Day – July 1
• Second Ave Sidewalk Sale – July 9-11
• Reggae Festival – July 11-12
• Taste of Saskatchewan – July 14-19
• Family Day at the Forestry Farm – July 19
• Fringe Festival – July 30-August 8
• Saskatoon Exhibition – August 4-August 9
• Farmer’s Market – June 21, August 16, August 23

The Let’s Roll! recycling trailer teaches participants what can and can’t be recycled, promotes composting at home or with a green cart, and helps connect residents with safe disposal options for hazardous waste like batteries and lightbulbs.  Providing hands-on education on waste and recycling will help reduce waste and grow a greener Saskatoon.

The Let’s Roll! recycling trailer is managed and staffed by Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) and is a partnership between the City, Loraas Recycle, Cosmopolitan Industries, and the SWRC to encourage recycling and waste reduction.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

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NEW

WANUSKEWIN RD NB MEDIAN LANE FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO MARQUIS DR E
(Resurfacing)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB & SB  MEDIAN (INSIDE)LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST W TO CYNTHIA ST
(Road construction)
Start: June 8, 9:00 a.m. End: June 29, 4:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE & WILLOW ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Storm & Sewer repair)
Start: June 8, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

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

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW SATURDAY

3RD AVE N CLOSED FROM 20TH ST TO 21ST ST
(Storm Sewer Repair)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

NEW SUNDAY

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 71ST ST W TO MARQUIS DR W
(Sign maintenance)
Start: June 7, 5:30 a.m. End: June 7, 9:30 a.m.

SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Saskatoon Fashion & Design Festival)
2nd Ave also closed from Saunders Pl to Spadina Cres
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB OFF RAMP TO CIRCLE DR E RESTRICTION
(Light Pole replacement)
Start: June 7, 7:30 a.m. End: June 7, 9:00 a.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

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

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon has launched its Respect Work Zones campaign for a second year, urging people to slow down and pay attention when driving through construction areas this summer.

“The crews we all drive by every day are not only equipment operators, roadway inspectors and maintenance workers; they are somebody’s mom, dad, husband and daughter,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “This campaign is asking drivers to do their part to ensure our workers get home safely to their families at the end of the day.”

This year, through the Building Better Roads program, more than $53 million is being invested to build, maintain and repair more roads than ever before, which means more work zones. Respecting work zones will allow crews to focus on the job and safely complete this summer’s projects.

“Just last week we had an incident where crews were setting up to paint sidewalk lines on 33rd Street when a truck hit a fire hydrant and continued travelling toward them. The workers had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit,” says Gardiner.  “Every year, onsite workers, two-thirds of whom are new to the job, are put at risk by unsafe driving in close proximity to their worksites.”

It is also important for people driving to respect signage even when workers are not present. Barriers will stay in place where there are roadside hazards or where fresh pavement or concrete needs to set, to ensure the safety of people driving.

“We want to thank citizens for their patience during this construction season, which we know has been made even more frustrating with the closure of the University Bridge,” says Gardiner. “We care about the safety of our employees and everyone who uses Saskatoon’s roads - if everyone does their part, plans ahead and respects work zones, we will get through the season safely and successfully.”

Drivers can avoid delays and plan commutes by visiting saskatoon.ca/betterroads. Check out the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects Map and find Traffic Detour Service Alerts. Also, follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter for timely traffic updates. 

NEW
SPADINA CRES E EB & WB FROM 20TH ST E TO VICTORIA AVE
(Children’s Festival)
Start: June 5, 8:00 a.m. End: June 7, 10:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE FROM WHEELER AVE TO ARTHUR ROSE AVE
(resurfacing)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 6:00 p.m.


ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 p.m.

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

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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Doors Open Saskatoon, a collaborative effort of the City of Saskatoon, Meewasin Valley Authority, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, Saskatchewan Association of Architects, Saskatoon Heritage Society, and Tourism Saskatoon, will give people a free peek behind the doors of some of Saskatoon’s most interesting buildings on Sunday, June 7, 2015, 12 - 5 p.m.  This citywide celebration of Saskatoon’s built heritage has something for everyone with an exciting mix of old and new buildings, demonstrating this year’s theme “The Old is New.”

Many popular buildings will be featured, including the Delta Bessborough, Marr Residence, new Saskatoon Police Service building, Affinity Credit Union, and University of Saskatchewan Observatory, to name a few.  Visit www.doorsopensaskatoon.com for a complete listing, event information, and updates.

Saskatoon Transit is offering free bus service for the day.  To ride for free, pick up your Doors Open Saskatoon 2015 button available now at the following locations:

• City Hall (222 3rd Avenue North)
• Meewasin Valley Authority (402 3rd Avenue South)
• Tourism Saskatoon (101 - 202 4th Avenue North)
• Saskatoon Transit (23rd Street Bus Mall)

Call for Volunteers:  In past years, Doors Open Saskatoon has succeeded, in large part, due to its overwhelming volunteer support.  This year, organizers are hoping that just as many people will be interested in taking part in the event acting as hosts, ambassadors, greeters, and tour guides.  People who are interested in volunteering can register online at http://surveymonkey.com/s/DOSYXEvolunteer.

 For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.