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Daily Road Report - May 10, 2023
May 9, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Vault construction)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: May 11, 4:30 p.m.
AVE C N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 46TH ST W TO 45TH ST W
(Landscape repairs)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 10, 12:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 10, 2:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 14TH ST E
(Catch basin repair)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 10, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO COY AVE
(Pedestrian ramp work)
Start: May 10, 9:00 a.m. End: May 12, 6:00 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 NB lanes
Start: May 8, 7:00 a.m. End: May 27, 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 rehabilitation)
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.
Reminder: Permits Required for Park Access
May 9, 2023 - 10:00am
- Repairing any damage to City property at the homeowner's/contractor’s expense.
- Removing all litter/debris after the project is complete.
- Expenses incurred by the City to repair damage.
- Adhering to any restrictions set forth in the approval process, including limitations for vehicle access when the turf is wet.
- Accepting liability for any injury to the public, and for damages to public property.
- Contacting the Parks Division after the work is complete for an inspection and to close the permit.
Spring is a busy time of year for projects in the yard, garden, and around the home. Contractors and homeowners with a property adjacent to a park may wish to use the park as an access point for deliveries, equipment and/or vehicles related to their projects.
The City would like to remind contractors and homeowners about the importance of gaining approval before accessing a park to ensure the safety and enjoyment of these spaces for everyone.
To obtain a permit, contractors and homeowners can either:
1) Complete the Request Access to a Park online form at saskatoon.ca/parkaccess; or,
2) Call Parks Customer Service at 306-975-3300.
Permit applications should be submitted at least one week prior to the date required.
Once the permit has been issued, the permit holder is responsible for:
For more information, or to request a Park Access Permit for your project, call 306‑975‑3300 or visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess.
Spadina Crescent closed between 3rd Avenue and 21st Street on Tuesday
May 8, 2023 - 4:30pm
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 3rd Avenue and 21st Street on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:00 a.m. for manhole repair 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.
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 - 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.