News Releases

 
The City of Saskatoon (City) Fall Leisure Guide will be delivered to every home in Saskatoon on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, and can also be picked up at any Leisure Centre, Saskatoon Public Library location, or City Hall.  The guide will be available on www.saskatoon.ca/go/leisureguide beginning Monday, August 11.
The Leisure Guide contains everything you need to know about Saskatoon’s Leisure Centres and is the go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities, and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities.  Stay active throughout Fall (September 1 to December 31) with the many options provided by the City.
 
Highlights include:

• New “Last Call” promotion that offers a reduced $3 rate during the final hour of operation at any Leisure Centre fitness and exercise room, open gym, or walking track (excluding the Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track).
• 2-week LeisureCard Trial Pass for families, adults, and youth, so you can try before you buy.
• Public skating schedules for the four indoor arenas.
• New skating party packages at Cosmo Civic Centre.
• Public, parent and tot, family, and lane swimming opportunities at the indoor pools.
• Red Cross swim schedules for Shaw Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, and Lakewood and Lawson Civic Centres.
• Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, sushi, and desserts cooking classes for adults.
• Preschool and children’s recreational registered programs such as Jungle Gym Safari and Snakes, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
• Adult, teen, beginner (Smart Start), advanced, and Active Agers (50+ years) drop-in exercise classes, personal training, and registered fitness programs at the six indoor Leisure Centres.
• Group fitness training for youth and adults at Shaw Centre, Saskatoon Field House, and Lakewood Civic Centre.
• A map of the six dog parks in Saskatoon - spend time outdoors with your furry friend!
• A list of the programs offered by the 47 Community Associations in Saskatoon.
• And much, much more, including many arts, culture, and recreational services offered by other organizations in Saskatoon.

Registration for programs begins Sunday, August 17, at 6 p.m. by phoning 306-975-2800, or register online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca.

Starting Monday, August 18, at 6:30 a.m., Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres, Saskatoon Field House, and Shaw Centre will be accepting mail or walk-in registrations; phone registration begins at 8:00 a.m.  Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will not be open for registrations until Tuesday, September 2.  (Please note that walk-in registrations will not be accepted at any Leisure Centre on the first night of registration). 

Registered programs are very popular and fill up fast!  Many people will be registering Sunday evening, and the City sincerely thanks our citizens for their patience.  While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process go as smoothly as possible, there are still thousands of people registering at once, so here are some tips to help you be prepared:

• You will require a client ID number and family PIN to register online.  To set one up or if you forgot yours, phone any Leisure Centre before Sunday, August 17.
• Consider other Leisure Centres if your nearest location isn't available – just a short distance away!
• Have a list of second and third program choices, just in case you do not get into your first choice.
• Join the waiting list.  Every full program has an online waiting list, and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
• Ensure your major web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome) is up to date.

Get the Guide!  Keep the Guide!

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.

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NEW SATURDAY

21ST E STREET CLOSED BETWEEN 4TH AVE N & SPADINA CRES
(Community event)
Start: August 9, 8:00 a.m. End: August 9, 5:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST TO 51ST ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 9, 7:00 p.m. End: August 10, 7:00 a.m.

NEW SUNDAY

IDYLWYLD DR SB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE TO CIRCLE DR WB CLOSED
(Street light work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 10:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM HAZEN ST TO CIRCLE DR
(Street light work)
Start: August 10, 10:00 a.m. End: August 10, 12:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: CIRCLE DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable road markings)
Start: August 10, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MOLARO PL
(Road paving)
Restrictions reset each night.
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 7:00 a.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.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT AND WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG)
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 12:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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.

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2014


NEW

WIGGINS AVE N NB AND SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
8th St reduced to one lane through Wiggins Avenue intersection.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR CLOSED BETWEEN DOUGLAS CR (E. LEG) AND DOUGLAS CR (W. LEG)
(Curb Work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 12:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM KERR RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Primary water main installation)
Two-way traffic will be set in the SB lanes
Start: August 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 51ST ST TO 43RD ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

OVERNIGHT: CIRCLE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable road markings)
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.


ONGOING

KINGSMERE BLVD ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT AND WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG)
(water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 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 limit reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions are reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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.

OUTDOOR ADULT FITNESS CIRCUIT NOW OPEN AT RIVER LANDING

River Landing is home to Saskatoon’s first outdoor adult fitness circuit. It is the most beautiful spot along the river for a quick workout.  The circuit is a free, accessible, and spontaneous place to exercise.  The fitness circuit is located at the west end of River Landing, next to Victoria Park.

Sixteen pieces of equipment are available to use for a workout involving cardio, muscle and strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.  Try out the rowing machines, cardio walker, elliptical machines, leg presses, chest presses, lat pull downs, pull up and dip station, multi-bars, agility track, and plyo boxes.  Each machine will have an instruction plaque, showing you how to use the machine.

Now that the fitness circuit has been installed, the unfinished area behind it will be graded, landscaped, and will open by the end of the summer.

River Landing is the jewel of the riverbank, encompassing 36 acres of beautiful green space, public art, lookouts, Persephone Theatre, the future Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market and Ideas Inc., Prairie Fare concession, and the children’s water spray feature.  It is bounded by 19th Street to the North, and runs from 3^rd Avenue to Avenue C, down to the river walk beside the South Saskatchewan River.

 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.

For Immediate Release: August 7, 2014
NEW

CIRCLE DR EB LEFT TURN LANE TO AVE C NB CLOSED
(Camera repair)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 1:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN ST. GEORGE AVE & VERNON AVE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: August 8, 9:30 a.m. End: August 8, 3:30 p.m

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB & SB FROM 51ST ST E TO MOLARO PL
(Road paving)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

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
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT AND WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG)
(water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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 we enter the last half of a busy construction season, the City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind drivers to slow down when passing construction workers or vehicles even when signage is not present.

“We’ve been hearing reports of better speed compliance in marked work zones this year but, as the Traffic Safety Act regulates, drivers must also slow to 60 km/h when passing any road worker, flag person or construction vehicle with flashing orange lights,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “When workers don’t have to worry about their safety they can better focus on the job, allowing them to complete their work faster and more efficiently."

The Saskatoon Police Service enforces the Traffic Bylaw and the provincial Traffic Safety Act and fines start at $210.  Workers also report violators to Police which has resulted in charges being laid.

“Given the dangers, the Saskatoon Police Service has a zero tolerance approach to enforcing speed limits in work zones and when passing workers,” says Staff Sgt. Tony Nadon. “Our officers have been paying close attention to these areas in an effort to encourage drivers to obey traffic laws.”

Gardiner also wishes to remind drivers of the importance of reducing speed in areas where signage is in place but there are no vehicles or workers present. According to the City’s Traffic Control Manual, speed reduction signs may be set up two kilometers in advance of the work starting on high speed roads; this is to provide drivers with enough time to respond to the conditions at hand.

“We understand the frustration of travelling through a marked work zone when construction may appear halted or complete. However, barriers will stay in place where the road is hazardous to drivers or where pavement or concrete needs to set,” says Gardiner.

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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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For Immediate Release: August 6, 2014


NEW

SPADINA CRES E NB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Crane in operation)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR CLOSED FROM ST LAURENT CRES (E. LEG) TO DOUGLAS CRES (W. LEG)
(Intersection improvements)
Start: August 7, 7:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 p.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD & WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG) INTERSECTION CLOSED IN ALL DIRECTIONS
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. For more information call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

25TH ST E & 2ND AVE N MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED IN ALL DIRECTIONS
(Concrete curb repairs)
no left turns in any direction
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 12:00 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 eastbound lanes
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE SB FROM 51ST ST E TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road paving)
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 8, 7:00 a.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 12, 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 check 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.

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2014
                                           

Beginning on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, the west half of the 2nd Avenue South roundabout at River Landing will be closed for approximately one year. The road will become part of the new Remai Modern Gallery’s construction site, the area will be fenced and signs displayed. This is to provide a safe zone around the overhanging structure as it is constructed.

There will be a designated one-way traffic restriction on the roundabout, with no through traffic allowed from 2nd Avenue southbound to Spadina Crescent. Please watch for traffic restriction signs on 2nd Avenue South, 19th Street and Saunders Place. Traffic heading north onto 2nd Avenue from Spadina Crescent will still be able to travel through the roundabout.

There will be a pedestrian corridor on the east side of 2nd Avenue to provide access to Spadina Crescent and River Landing.

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.

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.

Ride Saskatoon Transit for quick and easy transportation to the 2014 Saskatoon EX at Prairieland Park:

August 5 – 10: Show your EX Superpass and ride free with Saskatoon Transit on regular bus routes to the Exhibition area.  Regular transit rates apply for bus travel from the Exhibition area.

August 5 – 10: Ride the shuttle to and from The EX departing from the Downtown Terminal.  Shuttle times vary daily so visit www.saskatoon.ca or call the Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 for schedule times.  Regular transit rates apply.

Wednesday, August 6: Children 12 years and under ride free on all regular bus routes.

Thursday, August 7: Adults 60 years and over ride free on all regular bus routes.

Transit route information can be found online at www.saskatoon.ca (click on Google Transit or Click & Go), by calling the Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 or pick up a route pamphlet at the downtown terminal, City Hall, or any business where Transit passes are sold.

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.

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2014


NEW

20TH ST W WB & EB MEDIAN (INISIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN AVE Q & AVE P
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 12:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 26TH ST & QUEEN ST
(Road work)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 24TH ST E & 23RD ST E
(SaskTel manhole work)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 2:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 25TH ST W
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 6, 12:00 p.m. End: August 6, 12:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST TO 51ST ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 6, 7:00 p.m. End: August 7, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MILLAR AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(CN Rail track removal)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST W
(Installation of driveway)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained.
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 7, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 12, 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 check 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.