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Join a City Board, Committee or Commission: Application deadline extended
October 4, 2021 - 9:50am
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
- Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
- Public Art Advisory Committee
- Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee
- P4G Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth – District Planning Commission
- Marr Residence Management Board
- Municipal Planning Commission
- Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan
- TCU Place Board of Directors
- Board of Revision (& Licence Appeal Board)
The application deadline to apply for the City’s boards, committees and commissions vacant positions has been extended by one week to October 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
The City relies on citizen volunteers to bring their diverse backgrounds and expertise to provide guidance and input on matters important to the community. Make this your year to volunteer and help make a difference.
As a commitment of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, the membership of the City’s various boards, committees and commissions should reflect the community we serve, with members bringing their unique perspective, guidance and advice.
There are a wide variety of open positions:
Our boards and committees are stronger through diverse membership. In working together, we make Saskatoon a better city.
Check the full list of vacant positions, descriptions of the ways you can contribute, or apply, before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at saskatoon.ca/boards.
Daily Road Report, October 5, 2021
October 4, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BALTZAN BLVD EB LANES CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO MARLATTE CRES
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB LEFT TURN BAY & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 29TH ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: October 5, 9:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD SB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO MCORMOND DR
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 5, 1:00 p.m. End: October 5, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 4, 8:00 p.m. End: October 5, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PRINCESS ST
(Construction)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO WEDGE RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCMASTER CRES
(Channelization)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB LANES & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB Lanes.
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
City of Saskatoon golf courses scheduled to close for the 2021 season
October 4, 2021 - 1:00pm
- Monday, October 11 - Front 9
- Sunday, October 17 - Back 9 and driving range
- Monday, October 11 - Executive 9
- Sunday, October 17 - Front 9
- Sunday, October 24 - Back 9 and driving range
- Sunday, October 17 - Front 9
- Sunday, October 24 - Back 9
The City of Saskatoon’s three golf courses (Holiday Park, Silverwood, and Wildwood golf courses) are in the process of closing for the season to ensure the maintenance requirements can be completed before winter, and the courses are in good condition for 2022. The City would like to thank all patrons for their support this year.
The last day of operation at each course is as follows:
Silverwood
Holiday Park
Wildwood
All dates are tentative and dependent on weather conditions. Golfers are advised to call the golf course to check playing conditions.
For more information about any of the City’s golf courses please visit saskatoon.ca/golf
Prescribed fires are underway in Heritage, Lakewood, Hyde, Donna Birkmaier and Gabriel Dumont Parks
October 4, 2021 - 9:00am
- Small areas of land are burned during a fire, so only portions of a park are blackened at any given time
- Shrubs and trees are not burned and therefore are not negatively impacted
- Vigorous new growth occurs following a fire (in a matter of weeks in the spring), which is appreciated by wildlife
- The reduction in accumulated dead plant material provides protection against accidental wildfires
- Smoke is present for the duration of the fire but dissipates rather quickly once the fire is over
During the months of October and November, Parks staff in consultation with the Meewasin Valley Authority and the Saskatoon Fire Department, will be performing brief, small-scale prescribed fires in the naturalized areas within Heritage, Lakewood, Hyde, Donna Birkmaier and Gabriel Dumont Parks. This initiative is part of the City’s overall strategy to enhance and conserve the biodiversity of naturalized areas in Saskatoon parks.
A prescribed fire is the planned and controlled application of fire to a defined area of land. Prescribed fires replicate the natural renewal process of grasslands, reduce the risk of wildfire and enhance habitat for wildlife.
Prescribed fires are performed by trained Parks staff, and the Saskatoon Fire Department is either on-site or on call to help manage the fire if needed. Prescribed fires are a common, cost-effective park management practice in many cities across Canada and the United States and have been conducted safely for many years.
Timing of the prescribed fires will be determined by weather and wind conditions and residents will be notified via the City’s service alerts and social media channels. Signage will also be placed at the location of the fire to alert park visitors.
The City asks residents for their cooperation when visiting Heritage, Lakewood, Hyde, Donna Birkmaier and Gabriel Dumont Parks at the time of a prescribed fire by respecting work zones and ensuring dogs are leashed when walking through the parks.
The following can be expected during and after a prescribed fire:
For more information on the City’s prescribed fire program, visit saskatoon.ca/prescribedfires.
City celebrates Active Aging Week
October 4, 2021 - 8:00am
- Shaw Centre: Monday, October 4 (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
- Lawson Civic Centre: Tuesday, October 5 (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
- Lakewood Civic Centre: Wednesday, October 6 (8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.)
- Saskatoon Field House: Thursday, October 7 (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre: Friday, October 8 (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
The International Council of Aging designated October 4 to 10, 2021, as Active Aging Week – a time to celebrate aging and the benefits of active living at any age.
Active Aging Week challenges society’s expectations of aging by showing that regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live life to the fullest.
“Active Aging is a priority for Recreation & Community Development,” says Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation & Community Development. “We offer a variety of drop-in and registered programs at our Leisure Centres that have been categorized as Fit Over 50 programs and provide a guide to physical activity for people 50+.”
To celebrate Active Aging week, the City’s Recreation & Community Development department invites residents to stop by a Leisure Centre during Active Aging Week. An ambassador will be on location to talk about fall programs. It’s also a chance to win prizes, visit with friends and relax after exercising.
To learn more about Active Aging Week and programs available, visit saskatoon.ca/fitover50.
Residents are reminded that masks are required when accessing a Leisure Centre.
Daily Road Report, October 4, 2021
October 1, 2021 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
RUTH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM EWART AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PRINCESS ST
(Construction)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 7:00 a.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CONFEDERATION DR TO WEDGE RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM ST ANDREWS AVE TO HERMAN AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: October 4, 8:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR ROAD CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCMASTER CRES
(Channelization)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO NORTHRIDGE DR
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 4, 8:00 p.m. End: October 5, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE; & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary maintenance)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Weekend Road Report, October 2-3, 2021
October 1, 2021 - 2:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 2, 5:30 a.m. End: October 2, 9:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Barrier installation)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 7:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB CURB & LEFT TURN BAYS CLOSED AT MARQUIS DR W
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 6:00 a.m. End: October 3, 9:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 12:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO TEMPERANCE ST
(Construction)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Patching)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO PRESTON AVE N
(Barrier construction pour)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CENTRE LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway patching)
Start: October 3, 12:00 p.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT
CIRCLE DR E EB LEFT TURN LANE; WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT MILLAR AVE
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Sanitary maintenance)
Start: October 3, 8:00 p.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
33RD ST W WB RIGHT TURN BAY; & EB LEFT TURN BAY CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Intersection improvements)
Start: September 30, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 7:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E FULL CLOSURE FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO ROYAL AVE
(Water main work)
Start: August 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 109TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Median Barrier Replacements)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 3:00 p.m.
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main work)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 4:30 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Storm sewer work)
Start: August 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 7:00 a.m.
NELSON RD SOUTH SIDEWALK CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Sidewalk closed)
Start: September 16, 6:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.
14TH ST E WB PARKING LANE & CURB LANE; & CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CARLETON DR
(PWM repair)
Start: September 27, 9:30 a.m. End: October 17, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water main construction)
Start: September 20, 10:00 a.m. End: October 25, 5:00 p.m.
KENSINGTON GATE W ROAD CLOSED FROM NEAULT RD TO KENSINGTON LANE N
(Water main work)
Start: September 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 25, 6:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO KENSINGTON GATE W
(Water main work)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 26, 4:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off: Sunday, October 3
October 1, 2021 - 12:00pm
- Residents do not attend the event if they are sick.
- Residents remain in their vehicles at all times.
- HHW material be safely sealed in clearly marked containers and placed in the back of vehicles. Containers will not be returned once handled by event staff.
The City of Saskatoon and GFL Environmental will host the next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Day this Sunday, October 3 (9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) at the Civic Operations Centre (57 Valley Road).
Saskatoon residents are invited to drop off their HHW materials for recycling and safe disposal; diverting them from the landfill and helping the City work towards its 70% waste diversion target.
HHW materials include aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, medications, yard chemicals, vaping products, and more.
In an effort to reduce wait times, residents are encouraged to use the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app or visit saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to search their items first. In some cases, a more convenient, year-round disposal option may be available.
To ensure the health and safety of residents and staff, we ask that:
More details, future event dates, and a complete list of acceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
City and USask study rubber tire-derived chemicals in stormwater
October 1, 2021 - 4:02am
The City of Saskatoon (City) and University of Saskatchewan (USask) recently collaborated on a study to see if chemicals that leach from rubber tires are entering the stormwater system. Water that enters storm drains, through snowmelt or rain runoff, flows into the South Saskatchewan River.
“Chemicals from rubber tire leachate have been associated with mortalities in Coho salmon in Washington State,” says Markus Brinkmann, USask Assistant Professor, School of Environment and Sustainability. “However, we currently don’t know the effects on wildlife in our region. The results, in what we believe is the first study of its kind in a Canadian municipality, show high readings of the tire rubber related compounds in Saskatoon’s runoff.”
The findings are a result of samples taken from snow facilities, snowmelt puddles, and about a dozen outfall sites along the South Saskatchewan River within the city in 2019 and 2020. The study indicates the high concentrations may relate to occasional but intense rainstorms in the summer and snowmelt in the winter. Both types of events can lead to significant accumulation followed by sudden flushing of tire rubber chemicals from roads into the stormwater system.
Russ Munro, Director of Saskatoon Water, says further research is required to better understand the factors driving the findings.
“This is a great example of why continued research and partnerships with institutions like the University of Saskatchewan are so important. Saskatoon Water operates within the guidelines set out by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency and we’ll work with them to determine what next steps should be.”
Munro points to positive City initiatives already in place that are designed to protect the environment from contents within stormwater. Initiatives include the annual street sweeping program, numerous storm ponds that help reduce contaminants and manage water runoff, and the new Snow Management Facility. Melt water from the Snow Management Facility runs through an oil and grit separator into a meltwater/stormwater pond. The meltwater then enters a series of specially designed barriers before being discharged in a controlled fashion into the stormwater system. The City also participates in the Yellow Fish Road Program to educate residents about the impact communities can have on water runoff.
The study has been supported through an Engage Grant of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Because the risks to species of fishes and aquatic organisms in the South Saskatchewan River are unknown, the USask team has submitted a grant application to dig deeper into the mechanisms of toxicity. Another joint application from USask and the City that focuses on detection of the compounds is being prepared.
The study has been published in the peer-reviewed Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
1st Avenue closed between King and Queen streets on Sunday
October 1, 2021 - 9:00am
1st Avenue will be closed between King and Queen streets on Sunday, October 3, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 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 is 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.