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Today! Come on down to the City's 47th Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser!
June 15, 2023 - 5:00am
Flip Flip hurraaaay it’s here! The 47th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast is today and all proceeds from today’s fundraiser will be 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: Today, 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, Saskatoon Fire Department and Canadian Armed Forces vehicle displays, information booths, an entertainment stage with radio host Sarah Wallace from the 98 Cool morning show as our MC, dancers, musicians, special guests, furry mascots (including Bruiser from the Saskatoon Rush and Poke Check from the Saskatoon Blades and Sarge from Saskatoon Police Service), the always anticipated wellness activity/relay race and more!
And, 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 this morning to donate a breakfast - the ticket board will be on open display for anyone who would like to take a donated breakfast ticket to enjoy a hot breakfast. The proceeds from unused tickets will also be donated 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 down to Civic Square today for this fun community fundraising event.
As always, today’s pancake breakfast will kick off what is sure to be a great summer in Saskatoon!
Visit saskatoon.ca/pancakes for more information.
Water main break on Circle Drive at 33rd Street continues to impact traffic and water pressure
June 14, 2023 - 4:15pm
Northbound lanes on Circle Drive between 33rd Street and Airport Drive remain closed due to necessary restoration work following a water main break. City crews have been working since Tuesday morning to complete repairs.
The initial leak had been repaired but unfortunately, as is common in water main repairs, when the line was re-pressured, another break occurred. This has prolonged the repair. The City shares everyone’s frustration as the northbound lanes will not be reopened until later this week. A reopening date will be communicated once confirmed.
Drivers should avoid this area while the repairs are completed or consider taking an alternate route while respecting traffic detours in place. Homes and businesses west of Circle Drive and south of Airport Drive may notice lower-than-normal water pressure.
The City thanks everyone for their continued patience during this repair and for following traffic detour signs for everyone’s safety.
TC23-4204 Daily Road Report - June 15, 2023
June 14, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE C S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST W TO 21ST ST W
(Special event)
Start: June 15, 9:00 a.m. End: June 15, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
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.
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO SPADINA CRES W
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 14, 7:00 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
CIRCLE DRIVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST TO AIRPORT DRIVE
(Emergency water main repairs)
Start: June 13, 5:00 p.m. End: Pending
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic 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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 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.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.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 participating in Community Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
June 14, 2023 - 2:30pm
The City is participating in the Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre (SIMFC) Community Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on June 21, between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Victoria Park. The event is family-friendly and open to all.
The City will have its new Community Tipi on display and there will be programming there throughout the day, including tipi raising, tipi teachings, Elder teachings, and several sessions on what went into the making of our new Reconciliation Visual Identity. Adjacent to the tipi, the City will have an Indigenous recruitment kiosk set up.
AGENDA
10:30 a.m. Grand Entry
11 a.m. Welcoming Remarks from Dignitaries including City Mayor
12 p.m. Lunch/Entertainment
2-4 p.m. Cultural Performances, Children's Activities, Elders Tent, City's Community Tipi, Indigenous Vendors
Admission is free but you may wish to bring some money to shop the Indigenous vendor tables! For event updates, join the Facebook Event.
NOTE: The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation that formerly took place on June 21 has been moved to September 30—the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
Green cart program sees more than 3,000 tonnes of organic material diverted
June 14, 2023 - 11:30am
With city-wide Green Cart collection now into a second month, participation in the new waste diversion program is steadily increasing. The rate of carts set out on their scheduled collection day for green carts averaged 66 per cent in May, increasing over the month to 75 per cent in the final week. Black cart set out rates historically average at 77 percent. In the month of May, the City collected 3,123 tonnes of organic waste, more than half the amount received from the entire green cart subscription program in 2022.
The City of Saskatoon is aware of a social media post regarding a fire involving a green cart. The City has not received any reports regarding fires in green carts. Organic materials break down during the composting process and they create heat. However, the heat generated is never great enough to ignite the materials approved for disposal in green carts.
Some materials that are not accepted in the green cart could pose a fire risk of improperly disposed if in the green cart. These include residential fire pit ash and briquettes, cigarettes and butts, hazardous substances, batteries, compressed gases and explosives.
To date, approximately 1.3 per cent (40 tonnes) of green cart collections have needed to be landfilled due to contamination. As a reminder to residents, only BPI-certified compostable bags are accepted. If there are visible contaminants, such as garbage bags, carts will not be collected. Additional effort and expense is required to remove contamination from organic waste and can result in a lower quality finished compost product.
For a full list of accepted materials, visit saskatoon.ca/greencart. If you’re not sure where to dispose of something, ask the Saskatoon Waste Wizard at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard or download the app.
Daily Road Report - June 14, 2023
June 13, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MARQUIS DR E ROAD CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO KOCHAR AVE
(Railway track repairs)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 11:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Sewer inspection)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 11:00 a.m.
8TH ST E WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT EMERSON AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SHORT PL TO APPLEBY PL
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MALOUF RD
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO SPADINA CRES W
(Durable pavement markings)
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.
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.
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.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 16 EB LANE RESTRICTIONS 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 LANE RESTRICTIONS 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.
CIRCLE DRIVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST TO AIRPORT DRIVE
(Emergency water main repairs)
Start: June 13, 5:00 p.m. End: Pending
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 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.
Water main break on Circle Drive at 33 Street impacts traffic and water pressure
June 13, 2023 - 11:45am
A water main break Monday afternoon forced the full closure of northbound lanes on Circle Drive between 33rd Street and Airport Drive. Drivers should avoid this area while the repairs are completed or consider taking an alternate route while respecting traffic detours in place.
City crews have begun repairing the water main. We anticipate the water main and roadway repairs to be completed on Wednesday, June 14, and will update on re-opening when more information is available.
Southbound lanes reopened shortly after 7 a.m. this morning, but it will take longer before northbound traffic returns to normal.
Homes and businesses west of Circle Drive and south of Airport Drive may notice lower-than-normal water pressure.
Thank you for your patience and following traffic detour signs for everyone’s safety.
2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Wednesday
June 13, 2023 - 9:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway 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.
Marquis Drive closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues on Wednesday
June 13, 2023 - 8:00am
Marquis Drive will be closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues on Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m. for rail crossing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 16 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.
Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Wednesday
June 13, 2023 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 3rd and 5th streets starting Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m. for service line replacement work. The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will remain open during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 12 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.