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Saskatoon Transit signs contract with Nova Bus for first two battery-electric buses
April 26, 2023 - 1:30pm
Saskatoon Transit is taking the first step in electrifying its bus fleet by signing a contract for two Nova LFSe+ electric buses. These will be the first two permanent battery-electric buses in Saskatoon Transit’s fleet and the first in Saskatchewan.
The long-range battery-electric bus can travel more than 300 kilometres on a single charge. This will save Saskatoon Transit approximately $44,000 in fuel costs annually per bus and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60 tonnes per bus annually once in operation.
"Taking transit is already one of the best ways people can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but through electrification and other actions outlined in the Low Emissions Community Plan, we’re working to further reduce our impact on the climate,” says Terry Schmidt, General Manager of Transportation and Construction.
This is a critical step towards achieving climate targets outlined in the City of Saskatoon’s Low Emissions Community Plan and Climate Action Plan. Some of these targets include emission reductions of 55,000 tonnes CO2e by 2050, increasing transit trips to 5 per cent of total trips by 2030 and 10 per cent by 2050.
This $2.7 million investment in battery-electric buses was approved by City Council in December 2021. We expect delivery of these new buses in 2024.
“We are very excited that Saskatoon Transit will be experiencing the long-range electric version of the safe and reliable Nova Bus buses,” says Ralph Acs, President of Nova Bus. “Electrifying transit bus fleets is the smartest option for transit authorities to reduce GHG emissions, and we’re glad Saskatoon Transit is leading the way in Saskatchewan by acquiring the province’s first all-electric buses.”
More information
City of Saskatoon Climate Action Plan webpage
For more information about Saskatoon Transit, visit saskatoontransit.ca or follow @StoonTransit on Twitter. Plan your route in advance using Google Transit or the Transit App on your mobile device.
New summer hours at the zoo
April 26, 2023 - 10:00am
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo will be switching to summer hours on Monday, May 1, 2023. The seasonal hours mean the Forestry Farm Park gates will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and new in 2023, the Zoo will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The last person will be admitted to the Zoo thirty minutes before close. Parking fees also come into effect on May 1.
The public is reminded that the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is a pet-free park.
Visit saskatoon.ca/zoo to plan your next visit.
Daily Road Report - April 26, 2023
April 25, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LENORE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO CREE CRES
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 26, 8:00 a.m. End: April 26, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST W WB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE R N TO AVE S N
(Power pole replacement)
Start: April 26, 8:30 a.m. End: April 26, 1:30 p.m.
51ST ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD SERVICE RD
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 26, 9:00 a.m. End: April 26, 11:00 a.m.
51ST ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Hydro vac)
Start: April 26, 9:00 a.m. End: April 26, 12:00 p.m.
AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 47TH ST E
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: April 26, 11:00 a.m. End: April 26, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO CLANCY DR
(Median sweeping)
Start: April 26, 8:00 p.m. End: April 27, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE E S
(Water & sewer connection repair)
Start: April 25, 8:00 a.m. End: April 26, 4:30 p.m.
LORNE AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM EXHIBITION GROUNDS RD TO JASPER AVE
(Water service)
Start: April 25, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 6:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED BETWEEN MARLETTE CRES AND ORBAN WAY
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 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.
Woodlawn Cemetery Guidelines for Gravesite Memorials
April 25, 2023 - 2:00pm
- Only approved monuments or memorials are considered permanent items and are permitted to remain in the cemetery year-round. All other items placed on a gravesite, flowerbed, monument, or concrete foundation are considered temporary and need to be removed weekly.
- Flowers and other items are permitted on the gravesite the day of the burial and will be left for a period of seven calendar days. After this time, items will be removed by the City. Please note, the City does not take responsibility for any removed, damaged, or missing items placed in the cemetery by the public.
- Families may establish a flowerbed at the gravesite upon approval from the Cemetery Office, except for military burials in the Field of Honour and flat marker areas. Annual flowers are allowed, provided they do not hang over the edge of the flowerbed or impede maintenance of adjacent gravesites. Flowerbeds must be approved by the Cemetery Office prior to installation to ensure they are within guidelines.
- Items not allowed in flowerbeds include shrubs, perennials, decorative fencing, rocks, stones, concrete, and breakable or fragile items.
- The City assumes no responsibility for the appearance, maintenance and fall cleanup of approved flowerbeds planted by the public. If flowerbeds are neglected, they will be removed.
As the weather warms, cemetery staff will begin spring cleanup of the cemetery grounds. The City of Saskatoon reminds visitors to the Woodlawn Cemetery of the guidelines in place for gravesite memorials. These guidelines are intended to maintain a pleasant environment and respect the final resting place of loved ones:
From May 1 to October 15:
Cemetery visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Please note, the washroom in the Woodlawn Cemetery Administration building is currently closed.
The Cemetery Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. For all inquiries, contact the Cemetery Office at 306-975-3308 or cemetery@saskatoon.ca.
City of Saskatoon golf courses are scheduled to open for the season on Friday, April 28, 2023
April 25, 2023 - 8:00am
The City of Saskatoon is ready to welcome golfers to Holiday Park, Wildwood, and Silverwood golf courses.
Holiday Park Golf Course (Phone: 306-975-3325, 1630 Avenue U South)
27 holes will open on Friday, April 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Wildwood Golf Course (Phone: 306-975-3320, 4050 8th Street East)
18 holes will open on Friday, April 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Silverwood Golf Course (Phone: 306-975-3314; 3503 Kinnear Avenue)
18 holes will open on Friday, April 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Tee time reservations are being accepted by phone, online at saskatoon.ca/golf or in person at the pro shops beginning Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
The driving ranges at Holiday Park and Silverwood are currently open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily.
Daily Road Report - October 17, 2022
October 14, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
KONIHOWSKI RD EB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT MCWILLIE AVE
(Concrete)
Start: October 17, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Roadway paving)
Start: October 17, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Stump removal)
Start: October 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 2:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 108TH ST TO 109TH ST W
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 3:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CYPRESS CRT TO REDBERRY RD
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 17, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 3:00 p.m.
25TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Stump removal)
Start: October 17, 10:30 a.m. End: October 17, 12:30 p.m.
ONGOING
FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED AT ROSEWOOD GATE N
(Road construction)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot work)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: December 31, 4:30 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 - October 15-16, 2022
October 14, 2022 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
25TH ST E WB CURBLANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 4TH AVE N
(Tree stump removal)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT 1ST AVE N
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM NORTHRIDGE DR TO AVE C N
(Cable pull)
Intersections will remain open
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER FROM CASCADE ST TO BUTE ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: October 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED; WB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM DUFFERIN AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Connection replacement)
Start: October 15, 8:00 a.m. End: October 16, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT EMERSON AVE
(Groundwater monitoring)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR NB EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 9:00 a.m.
25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Tree stump removal)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 12:00 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR WB SHOULDER CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Pole replacement)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 2:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 108TH ST TO 109TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 16, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DRIVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI TO ASPEN RIDGE ST
(Hydrant Repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: October 14, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:00 p.m.
21ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO 2ND AVE S
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E ROAD CLOSED AT ROSEWOOD GATE N
(Road construction)
Start: October 12, 7:00 a.m. End: October 19, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 21, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot work)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.
4TH AVE S NB CURB & PARKING LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 7, 7:00 p.m. End: December 31, 4:30 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.
2nd Avenue closed between 19th and 20th streets starting Monday
October 14, 2022 - 4:07am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 19th and 20th streets starting Monday, October 17, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway paving work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Central Avenue closed between 108th and 109th streets on Sunday
October 14, 2022 - 3:02am
Central Avenue will be closed between 108th and 109th streets on Sunday, October 16, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Attridge Drive exit ramp to Circle Drive northbound closed on Sunday
October 14, 2022 - 2:30am
- The Attridge Drive eastbound exit ramp to Circle Drive northbound will be closed
- Attridge Drive westbound exit ramp lane restrictions to Circle Drive northbound
The Attridge Drive exit ramps to Circle Drive northbound will have lane restrictions and road closures on Sunday, October 16, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this detour. This project is expected to take seven hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
Road restrictions in place from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.:
Road restrictions in place from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.