News Releases

The City of Saskatoon’s Community Development Division, in partnership with Canadian Sport Centre - Saskatchewan; Sask Sport Inc.; and Women in Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation; will be hosting Active Like a Girl on Sunday, September 14, 2014, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road).  Active Like a Girl is a free, one-day event for girls ages 10 to 14.  For registration and transportation inquiries, call 306-975-3378 by Thursday, September 11.  Snacks will be provided. 

Experience the sport of rugby, wheelchair rugby, fencing, and golf with some world class athletes and coaches:

Heather Moyse (Bobsleigh, Rugby and Track Cycling)
A multi-sport athlete with accomplishments, including Bobsleigh Olympic gold medalist (2010, 2014); Rugby Sevens World Cup silver medalist (2013); and 4th place in match sprint at Pan American Track Cycling Championships (2012).

Miranda Biletski (Wheelchair Rugby)
A member of Team Canada who has achieved a bronze medal at the American Zonals (2009); silver medal at Four Nations (2010); 5th place World Championships (2010); bronze medal at World Challenge (2013); and silver medal at American Zonals (2013).

Shannon Comerford (Fencing)
A member of the Canadian Women’s Foil Senior National Team who has earned silver medals at the Pan American Championships (2009 to present).

Ashley Olynick (Golf)
A member of the Professional Golf Association of Canada and a certified personal coach at GolfTec. Ashley played collegiate golf at Texas A&M University Corpus-Christi and was player of the year in 2009.

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For Release: September 06, 2014

There were no reported injuries after a 9-year-old boy took a Saskatoon Transit bus this morning from the 300 block of 24th Street West, near the Saskatoon Transit maintenance garage. 

before getting stuck on a curb near Idylwyld Drive and 25th Street, the bus hit another stationary bus and a parked vehicle.

An investigation into this matter is underway, and many facts are known. “This is a very disturbing incident,” says Jeff Jorgenson, General Manager of the Transportation & Utilities Department.  “It is clear that the bus was left in an un-safe condition, was running for an extended period, and was easily movable.”

“This appears to be a case of human error, and safety protocols were not followed,” Jorgenson says.  “Our investigation will continue.”

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.

 

Eligible voters who plan to be away from Saskatoon on By-election Day (October 29, 2014) and during Advance Polls (October 19, 22 and 25, 2014) will still be able to participate in the upcoming By-Election through the mail.

Qualified voters who wish to apply for this option must do so in person at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall (222 – 3^rd Avenue North).

At the time of application, individuals will be required to complete a voter’s registration form and verify their identity and address with a piece of government issued photo identification. Voters are encouraged to visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on “e” for elections to see the complete list of acceptable identification documents.

Voters who apply to vote by mail can expect to receive a ballot package in the mail in early October.  The package will include a ballot, instructions on how to complete the ballot and return the ballot package, and a postage-paid envelope.

Ballots must be received by the Returning Officer by 8:00 p.m. on By-Election day, Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

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Do you have any unwanted but usable items lying around your house?  Swap them!

Curbside Swaps are neighbourhood events, organized by Community Associations and supported by the City of Saskatoon, that provide opportunities for residents to give away unwanted items, lessen their household clutter and hunt for new treasures!  Curbside Swaps also allow residents to find and reuse items that are in good condition, which keeps them out of our landfill and reduces our community’s environmental footprint. 

Four Saskatoon Community Associations will host Curbside Swaps this fall:

Saturday, September 6 in College Park
Saturday, September 13 in City Park
Sunday, September 14 in Buena Vista
Saturday, September 20 in Meadowgreen

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on the swap date, participating residents in the host neighbourhood will begin placing unwanted items out on their curb.  Just look for their signs!  After that, all items clearly marked as “FREE” are available for Saskatoon residents.  The swap ends by 6:00 p.m. when participants return any unclaimed items back into their homes along with all their newfound treasures.

Some of the items you might find at a Curbside Swap include appliances, bicycles, tools, furniture, books/movies/CDs/DVDs, building material, computers and electronics, yard and garden equipment, clothes, sporting goods and more!

For more information, visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on “C” for Curbside Swap.

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NEW SATURDAY

BROADWAY AVE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Broadway Street Fair)
11th St E closed from Dufferin Ave to Broadway Ave
Start: September 6, 5:30 a.m. End: September 6, 7:00 p.m.

NEW SUNDAY
FAITHFULL AVE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Patch paving)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 12:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) AND CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Catch basin repair)
Sommerfeld Ave closed just south of 8th St E
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 6:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY BRIDGE TO THE BESSBOROUGH
(Community event)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: September 7, 6:30 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST W TO 24TH ST E
(Streetscaping)
Traffic will merge to one lane. Right turn from 25th St EB to Idylwyld Dr SB will be maintained
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 14, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in the NB lanes
Start: August 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 20, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 10:30 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED ON FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW

CIRCLE DR SB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CIRCLE DR WB MERGE POINT
(Sound wall installation)
Start: September 8, 7:00 a.m. End: September 8, 6:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB RIGHT TURN LANE TO BROADWAY AVE CLOSED
(Sidewalk repair)
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 10, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST W TO 24TH ST E
(Streetscaping)
Traffic will merge to one lane. Right turn from 25th St EB to Idylwyld Dr SB will be maintained
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 14, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in the NB lanes
Start: August 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 20, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 10:30 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED ON FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

As school children return to the classroom this week, the City of Saskatoon is reminding drivers to slow to 30 kilometres per hour in school zones.

“Twelve seconds is all the additional time it takes to drive through a school zone at 30 kilometres per hour instead of 50,” says Jay Magus, Engineering Manager, Transportation. “The speed limit is designed to give drivers time to react and brake in an emergency; those 12 seconds could prevent a collision or fatality.”

The 30 km/h speed limit is in effect 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30 including statutory holidays and school breaks.

The penalty for speeding in a school zone is a fine starting at $192 and demerit points. In 2013, 387 drivers were fined for speeding through school zones; there were a total of 95 collisions or incidents in school zones which resulted in 14 injuries.

“Many of us feel rushed on our commutes, particularly in the mornings, but everyone can spare 12 seconds,” says Magus. “It’s important to plan ahead and allow extra time to get where you’re going.”

As well as the reduced speed limit, school zones have the following regulations to ensure the safety of children: 

- U-turns are prohibited (new in 2013)
- Parking is allowed in designated areas only
- Stopping or parking is not allowed in a school bus loading zone 

The City is continuously looking to improve safety in school zones. This year, a new school zone is in place on 20th Street West between Avenue M and Avenue O which is an extension of the existing zone near St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre. 

Also new this school year, a pilot project to install flashing lights in school zones on high traffic streets will be expanded to include 33rd Street West adjacent to École Henry Kelsey School. The pilot project began in June with the installation of flashing lights in the school zone on Clarence Avenue.

For more information visit saskatoon.ca.and click on “S” for School Zones.

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For Release: September 4, 2014
NEW
2ND AVE S SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Crane setup)
Start: September 5, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 5:00 p.m.
20TH ST WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Light pole installation)
Start: September 5, 9:00 a.m. End: September 5, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO 24TH ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 14, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR SB RAMP TO CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Sound Wall installation)
Start: September 2, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic set in the NB lanes
Start: August 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 20, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 10:30 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW
CIRCLE DR SB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CIRCLE DR WB MERGE POINT
(Sound wall installation)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 7:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K TO AVE J
(Concrete repair)
Start: September 4, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4,6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST W TO 24TH ST E
(Streetscaping)
Traffic will merge to one lane. Right turn from 25th St EB to Idylwyld Dr SB will be maintained
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 14, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the NB lanes
Start: August 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 20, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 10:30 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED ON FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon (City) oversees the care and maintenance of a civic permanent public art collection that consists of 38 outdoor sculptures.  As part of this responsibility, the City keeps a detailed maintenance and conservation record of each one of the pieces.

The sculpture, Tribute to Youth, located in Kiwanis Park at Spadina Crescent and 23rd Street, has been temporarily removed to allow for restoration work of the stone and tile base, as well as on its lights.  The repairs will be completed by the end of September, at which time the sculpture will be re-installed.

Tribute to Youth, featuring five children forming a sphere, was sculpted by the renowned Saskatchewan artist, the late Bill Epp.  It was unveiled in 1989 to commemorate the 1989 Jeux Canada Games.

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