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Daily Road Report - June 13, 2023
June 12, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Roadway sealing - Ministry of Highways)
Access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained at all times
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway sealing – Ministry of Highways)
Access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained at all times
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO SPADINA CRES W
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CRAIG ST TO BUTE ST
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 14, 6:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pavement testing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Pavement testing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Replace storm manhole)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City participates in Saskatoon Pride Festival
June 12, 2023 - 2:30pm
- Hosting the Pride Flag Raising in Civic Square
- Providing learning opportunities to staff
- Displaying Pride decals on City vehicles
- Participating in the Pride Parade
- Lighting up rainbow: social media, SaskTel Centre, City’s Prairie Wind art installation beside the Remai Modern
As the 2023 Saskatoon Pride Festival (June 9-18) gets underway, the City wishes Pride organizers and participants a fun and successful week of events and learning. The City – as an employer that values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – appreciates the opportunities presented by Pride to promote and embrace inclusivity.
Some of the ways the City of Saskatoon is showcasing its Pride include:
Learn more about the Saskatoon Pride Festival and access a calendar of events at saskatoonpride.ca.
Only three more sleeps! Annual Civic Pancake Fundraising Breakfast Thursday, June 15!
June 12, 2023 - 10:00am
Flip Flip hurraaaay!
The City's 47th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast is this Thursday, June 15 with all proceeds from this annual fundraiser donated to United Way Saskatoon & Area for all the great work they do in our community. Mayor Charlie Clark, City Councillors and other celebrity pancake flippers will be in attendance! Bring your friends and plan to attend!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: Breakfast served 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Held outside rain or shine in Civic Square at 23rd Street, beside City Hall
Cost: $7 pancake breakfast includes choice of toppings, sausages, coffee & juice
Payment method: Cash or Debit card
Expect an exciting lineup with Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Fire Department vehicle displays, information booths, an entertainment stage with radio host Matt Bradley from Saskatoon Media Group as our MC, dancers, musicians, furry mascots (including Bruiser from the Saskatoon Rush and Poke Check from the Saskatoon Blades), the always anticipated wellness activity/relay race and more.
Back for this year – our Act of Kindness Board!
The Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union and the City of Saskatoon have partnered to bring back the Act of Kindness Board to this year's Civic Pancake Breakfast. As we know, kindness is needed now more than ever. Consider buying an extra $7 ticket to donate to someone in our community in need of a hot breakfast on June 15. The proceeds from unused tickets will go to United Way Saskatoon & Area.
This event is always butter... and better with the kind and generous support of our valued 2023 Sponsors:
CUPE 59
Federated Coop (FCL)
Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
Saskatoon Media Group
Rawlco Radio
Sheraton Cavalier
Van Houtte Coffee Services
Discover Saskatoon
Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
Handy Special Event Rentals
IAFF80 Saskatoon Firefighters Union
Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association (SCMMA)
Complete Technologies
Vendasta
Help spread the word and bring your friends and family or your work team to this fun community fundraising event on Thursday, June 15. As always, the pancake breakfast kicks off what is sure to be a great summer in Saskatoon!
Visit saskatoon.ca/pancakes for more information.
City celebrates Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue 100th Anniversary
June 12, 2023 - 9:00am
The City of Saskatoon, the Canadian Armed Forces and members of numerous veterans’ organizations will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original dedication of the Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue in Woodlawn Cemetery on Sunday, June 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue was opened on June 17, 1923, before a crowd of 8,000 people. This beautiful avenue serves as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in the Great War of 1914-1918. It runs from 33rd Street, through the Woodlawn Cemetery gates and on to the Soldiers Cairn.
Immediately following this 100th anniversary commemoration will be the Saskatoon’s Annual Citizens’ Decoration Day Service, with ceremonies to follow, at the Soldiers’ Memorial Cairn. Decoration Day provides an opportunity to pay tribute to those brave individuals who lost their lives in the service of our country.
This outdoor event is open to the public and attendees will be able to view all the activities from designated standing areas.
For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/woodlawn
Saskatoon couple donates $1M to help build the bears a new home
June 9, 2023 - 9:00pm
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo) is now one step closer to building a new home for grizzly bears Mistaya and Koda thanks to a one-million-dollar donation from local residents Jerry and Tina Grandey. The announcement was made on Friday, June 9th at the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation’s 24th annual ZOOGALA, marking the single largest private donation in the Zoo’s history.
“Tina and Jerry have been amazing supporters of the Zoo for many years,” says Dawn Woroniuk, Chief Executive Officer, Saskatoon Zoo Foundation. “Tina served on the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation board for many years playing a key role in building the bears current habitat at the Kinsmen Bear Exhibit. Tina was also instrumental in the creation of ZOOGALA, our one-of-a-kind annual fundraiser that has enabled the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation to contribute to several capital projects and improvements to the Zoo and will celebrate its 25th anniversary of the event next year.”
“We are so thankful for this generous contribution” says Jeff Mitchell, Zoo Manager. “This donation provides us with an opportunity to further enhance the habitat features and amenities to not only provide the best care and quality of life for our grizzly bears, but also an opportunity for an enhanced visitor experience for those who come to learn more about these majestic animals.”
Grizzly bears Mistaya and Koda have called the Kinsmen Bear Exhibit home since arriving at the Zoo as orphaned cubs back in 2008. The pair enjoy taking dips in their swimming pool, soaking up the sun on their favourite rocks and of course, taking a long winter nap in their dens.
The new bear habitat will be significantly larger than the current habitat and will feature climbing structures, foraging opportunities, resting and sleeping locations, safe retreats, natural vegetation and soils, water features and a number of environmental enhancements that will allow the bears to continue to demonstrate their natural behaviours.
The Zoo is currently working to develop detailed design specifications along with construction estimates for the new habitat.
Donate today to help build the bears a new home, visit saskatoonzoofoundation.ca for more information.
Daily Road Report - June 12, 2023
June 9, 2023 - 3:15pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Replace storm manhole)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Crosswalk painting)
Start: June 12, 9:30 a.m. End: June 12, 4:30 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT FAITHFULL AVE
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN, CENTRE AND LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO ALBERTA AVE
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT VENTURE CRES
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR W ROAD CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(Deck washing)
Circle Dr fully closed over 33rd St. Use 33rd St exit ramp to continue through.
Start: June 12, 7:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Weekend Road Report - June 10-11, 2023
June 9, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON BLVD TO ELK POINT RD
(Road work)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 4:30 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 28TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB CURB & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ARLINGTON AVE
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 p.m.
AVE C N ROAD CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 32ND ST W
(4th Quarter Vintage Event)
Start: June 10, 8:00 a.m. End: June 10, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO MILLAR AVE
(Catch basin repairs)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB Lanes
Start: June 10, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.
22ND ST W EB TO NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO 22ND ST W
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 11, 6:00 a.m. End: June 11, 11:00 a.m.
33RD ST W RAMP TO CIRCLE DR SB CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 12:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES & SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BROADWAY AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB LEFT TURN LANE & THROUGH LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANE & SB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 11, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 4:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM EXHIBITION GROUNDS RD TO JASPER AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 11, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 11, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT FAITHFULL AVE
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN, CENTRE & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO ALBERTA AVE
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 11, 7:00 p.m. End: June 12, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 31ST ST E TO 39TH ST E
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 10, 7:00 p.m. End: June 11, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES FROM 33RD ST W TO 25TH ST E
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 10, 7:00 p.m. End: June 11, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 9, 7:00 p.m. End: June 10, 5:00 a.m.
MCKERCHER DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM DEGEER ST TO 8TH ST E
(Cleaning Sanitary Lines)
Start: June 9, 9:00 p.m. End: June 10, 8:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CUMBERLAND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 8TH ST E
(Road rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: June 8, 10:00 a.m. End: June 10, 4:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Indigenous Ceremonialists hold ceremony to help guide the planning and design of the Downtown Event and Entertainment District project
June 9, 2023 - 2:00pm
- City Council
- Administrative Steering Committee
- DEED Advisory Group
- TCU Place
- SaskTel Centre
- Midtown Plaza
Ceremonialists representing the main Indigenous linguistic/cultural groups on Treaty 6 Territory this morning held a pipe ceremony near the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street.
The ceremony was to acknowledge the importance of working together in a good way as the planning and feasibility work for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District project continues. Holding the ceremony is a way to honour the Indigenous histories and cultures that are an integral part of the Saskatoon community.
“The goal of the District is to create a welcoming and vibrant gathering place for all people,” says Mayor Charlie Clark. “The foundational relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people is an essential starting place to help guide this planning and achieve that goal. This is not a groundbreaking ceremony, but a ceremony to help us work together in a good way and build a city that acts on Truth and Reconciliation.”
Indigenous people hold ceremonies to honour the land and what will be done on the land. This was the first of several ceremonies to mark different elements of this project.
Representatives of the main partners for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District project attended the pipe ceremony:
More information about the ceremonies can be found in the attached background document.
Spray pad hours of operation extended
June 9, 2023 - 1:00pm
As part of the Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan, all spray pads hours have been extended to 10:00 p.m. starting Sunday, June 11 until Wednesday, June 14. Spray pads are open daily at 10:00 a.m.
Visit saskatoon.ca/spraypads for a list of locations. Information about the Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan can be found at saskatoon.ca/heat.
Bridge and overpass washing underway
June 9, 2023 - 11:00am
Following street sweeping on major roads, City crews move on to pressure washing seven bridges, 47 overpasses and 21 pedestrian crossings. Structure washing occurs weekly overnight Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. until the middle of July, barring any unforeseen circumstances and weather permitting.
Please watch for and obey lane restrictions and signs to safely move past workers and their equipment.
Annual washing and sealing remove the road dirt and salt that collects along the sides throughout the year, to prevent corrosion and deterioration, extending the life of the structure.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.