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Daily Road Report - May 9, 2023
May 8, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 21ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: May 9, 3:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Service connection repair)
Start: May 9, 8:00 a.m. End: May 9, 8:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 108TH ST W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 2:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM LORNE AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 3:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 4TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: May 9, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
LORNE AVE NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Deck maintenance)
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 10, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: May 14, 7:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Concrete replacement)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil Stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across Circle Dr N Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 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.
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.
Green Cart collection is off to a successful start
May 8, 2023 - 11:30am
- Green carts accept all food waste – including bones and eggshells. It’s as easy as scraping your plates.
- Yard waste can go in the green cart unbagged. If you would prefer to bag it, use 100% paper bags. Black garbage bags don’t belong in your green cart and may prevent your cart from being collected.
- The kitchen pail can be lined with BPI certified compostable bags, 100% paper or not lined at all – it’s up to you.
- If you haven’t already, detach your kitchen pail and bring it inside. Not only will this help ensure your cart is collected, but it’s also a handy tool to divert food waste right in your kitchen.
- Follow proper cart placement guidelines to ensure your cart is collected.
- For tips on reducing odour and materials sticking to the cart, visit our website.
Following the start of city-wide green cart collection last week, the City is reporting a participation rate comparable to black carts. 22,250 green carts were collected last week with over 559 tonnes of materials diverted from the landfill.
Changing routines is not an easy task, so we’d like to extend our thanks to the residents of Saskatoon who are helping us put waste in the right place. More than half of what we throw in the garbage can go into the green cart. By diverting organic waste, we can delay the need for a new landfill, protect our environment, and create something useful – compost.
Some helpful reminders:
Visit our website or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app to check your collection dates, print your calendar or set collection reminders. Not sure what goes in your cart? Ask the Wizard!
Learn more about the program at saskatoon.ca/greencart.
3rd Avenue closed between 26th and Queen streets on Tuesday
May 8, 2023 - 11:00am
3rd Avenue will be closed between 26th and Queen streets on Tuesday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 12 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.
2023 Property Tax Notices; City to begin mail-out on May 9
May 8, 2023 - 6:30am
- Your tax notice will be accompanied by a 2023 Property Tax Notice Guide.
- There are various payment options available including paying your property tax bill in 12 monthly instalments rather than a single annual payment through the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS). Join the TIPPS program anytime.
- Already on TIPPS? Your TIPPS amount showing on your 2023 Property Tax notice is for information only.
- You will not incur late payment penalties if you pay your full 2023 Property Tax amount due on or before the Friday, June 30, 2023, payment deadline. Non-receipt of your property tax notice does not exempt late-payment penalties.
- 59% for the City of Saskatoon to support municipal services and infrastructure relied on every day including fire and police protection, transit, road maintenance, utility services, waste disposal, parks, recreation and more;
- 35% is billed, collected and remitted on behalf of the province for education as legislated; and
- 6% to support the Saskatoon Public Library.
Starting Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the City of Saskatoon will begin the mail-out of almost 100,000 property tax notices. Property owners should expect their 2023 Property Tax Notice to arrive over the next coming weeks. If you do not receive your tax notice by May 31, 2023, please call 306-975-2400.
Provincial legislation requires the City of Saskatoon to collect property tax on behalf of three taxing authorities. The total property tax collected in 2023 will be distributed as follows:
Your Property’s Assessment & Property Tax
All property types were last reassessed in 2021 and will next be reassessed in 2025. Your property’s 2023 Assessed Value, shown on page 1 of your property tax notice, is based on your property’s market value assessment as of January 1, 2019, the provincially legislated base date. Your property’s 2023 Assessed Value provides the base on which the City calculates your 2023 Property Tax. Visit saskatoon.ca/assessment for more information and helpful videos.
Answering Your Property Tax-Related Questions
Property owners, for additional information, enter your address in the easy-to-use Property Assessment & Tax Tool at saskatoon.ca/taxtool to review a detailed breakdown of your municipal portion of 2023 Property Tax and how it is allocated to various civic services. Also find historical property tax information, current and previous property assessments and more.
If you have property tax-related questions, visit saskatoon.ca/propertytax, email revenue@saskatoon.ca or contact a Customer Service Representative at 306-975-2400.
Saskatoon Transit wins Smart Cities Award for AI-powered strategy
May 8, 2023 - 6:30am
Saskatoon Transit has received the prestigious 2023 Smart Cities Award for its partnership with Preteckt, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology company, to enhance Transit’s bus maintenance operations. The award recognizes Saskatoon Transit’s innovative use of Preteckt’s AI-powered predictive maintenance with its bus operations.
“We want to provide better reliability with even safer vehicles on the road,” says Tracey Davis, Saskatoon Transit Maintenance Manager. “This technology works with our existing systems at Saskatoon Transit and is a great application of AI to bus maintenance. This technology developed by Preteckt detects issues in buses before they become critical interruptions to service and empowers our technicians to make these repairs earlier than currently possible. We noticed immediate benefits, like reductions in parts and labour costs, which will become part of our regular maintenance practices.”
“Being the first city fleet in Canada to source our technology through a competitive process means a lot to us, and we’re looking forward to working with more fleets and cities in Canada,” says Krish Inbarajan, CEO of Preteckt. Inbarajan congratulated Saskatoon Transit on its leadership in incorporating AI technology into its maintenance operation.
Preteckt’s expansion into transit authorities across North America has been successful, with 10 commercial contracts and several pilots already underway. The company’s AI technology sifts through billions of data points from vehicles to identify or flag potential maintenance issues.
The Saskatoon Transit – Preteckt partnership highlights integration of advanced technology and will be essential to providing reliable, safe, and efficient transportation services.
About Preteckt
Preteckt is a Hamilton-founded, Memphis-based AI company focused on maintenance to increase vehicle availability, improve safety, and reduce costs to support maintenance staff and enable the future of work. The technology was initially developed for trucking but has since expanded to serve other fleets such as transit and school buses. Preteckt supports existing gas and diesel engines and is bringing its technology to electric vehicles in partnership with several fleets. The Preteckt team is passionate to serve the maintainers in the industry. Maintenance, maintainers, and digital workflow is its initial focus area.
Daily Road Report - May 8, 2023
May 5, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LORNE AVE NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E
(Deck maintenance)
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 10, 5:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CHURCHILL DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 11:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS LANE CLOSURES FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: May 8, 9:00 a.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE S
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 8, 10:00 a.m. End: May 8, 11:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ST HENRY AVE TO SPADINA CRES W
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 8, 1:00 p.m. End: May 8, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Median sweeping)
Start: May 7, 8:00 p.m. End: May 8, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil Stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB 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.
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.
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 - May 6-7, 2023
May 5, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM PEMBINA AVE TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Bridge City Duathlon)
Start: May 6, 6:00 a.m. End: May 6, 1:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 6, 6:00 a.m. End: May 6, 10:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: May 6, 7:00 a.m. End: May 6, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO VALENS DR
(Catch basin replacements)
Start: May 6, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM BOTTOMLEY AVE N TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Pole replacement)
Start: May 7, 6:00 a.m. End: May 7, 7:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST W TO HILLIARD ST W
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 8:00 a.m.
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE N S TO AVE O S
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 3:00 p.m.
AVE W S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 17TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: May 7, 7:00 a.m. End: May 7, 9:00 p.m.
33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Hydrovacing)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 12:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Battle of Atlantic Parade)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 1:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM RUTH ST E TO BUTE ST
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 7, 8:00 a.m. End: May 7, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C N TO AIRPORT DR
(Median sweeping)
Start: May 7, 8:00 p.m. End: May 8, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 12, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: May 25, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Topsoil Stripping)
Start: November 19, 9:00 a.m. End: June 2, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB 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.
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.
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.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days Update
May 5, 2023 - 11:30am
- Household paint, batteries and electronics can be dropped off at all SARCAN depot locations.
- Used oil, antifreeze, and containers can be dropped off at a SARRC EcoCentre.
- Visit this website for other drop-off events taking place around Saskatoon.
With spring cleaning in full effect, we know many of you are eager to dispose of your household hazardous waste (HHW) safely. An outdated HHW drop-off post appeared in error on the City’s website. A drop-off event at the Civic Operations Centre is not taking place today, May 5.
The City is in the process of finalizing procurement details for HHW Drop-off Days for the 2023 season. An update will be available after Monday, May 15.
Other options for disposal of common HHW material:
A complete list of acceptable items and unacceptable items is available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
Downtown terminal Rehabilitation – May 8-14
May 5, 2023 - 11:00am
Attention all Saskatoon Transit users!
Please be aware the Downtown Transit Terminal will undergo a short-term construction project from May 8-14, 2023. The rehabilitation work aims to fix the structural deficiencies of the road surface and missing sections of curb at the terminal.
The project has been scheduled in May to minimize the impact on transit riders and residents. The terminal will be moved along 3rd Avenue from 23rd Street to 24th Street with minimal effects on transit service and schedules. Wayfinding will be available to help locate transfers and buses, and transit staff will be on hand to assist.
Please note the sidewalks on both sides of the existing terminal will stay open, and the Transit Customer Service Centre will maintain regular hours of operation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make improvements.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at transit.services@saskatoon.ca or 306.975.3100. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Spadina Crescent closed between Pembina Avenue and Pinehouse Drive on Saturday
May 5, 2023 - 9:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between Pembina Avenue and Pinehouse Drive on Saturday, May 6, at 6:00 a.m. for the Bridge City Duathlon. Ravine Drive will be closed between Assiniboine Drive and Spadina Crescent during this event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the special event site. This event is expected to take seven hours to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.