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Summer park maintenance in full swing
June 7, 2022 - 9:00am
- During the regular mowing season (May 15 to September 15) irrigated parks are mowed once per week while non-irrigated parks are mowed once every two weeks.
- Contracted services provide litter picks and mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of Circle Drive and other major freeway corridors and landscape areas.
- Emptying of garbage receptacles in parks occurs at minimum once per week from May 15 to October 15.
- Litter control is ongoing in all naturalized park areas and along Circle Drive and other major freeways.
- Shrub bed maintenance occurs from May 15 to September 15.
- Planting flowers in over 100 park beds and distributing 1,000 flower pots to Business Improvement Districts and major centre medians.
- Sport fields receive irrigation application services at 38mm of water per week.
- General park areas and neighbourhood fields begin to receive irrigation application services where available at 25mm of water per week.
- Herbicides have not been used since 2004 to control broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions, on park turf and sports fields. Instead, Parks uses established cultural turf practices (i.e., mowing, fertilizing and irrigation where available) to improve the condition of turf areas. Aeration and topdressing are also applied to sports fields.
- Only when necessary, provincially licensed and trained Parks staff apply spot applications of herbicide to eliminate weeds in shrub beds, tree wells, and on hard surfaces such as asphalt pathways and concrete medians. Herbicides are also used to control noxious and prohibited weeds. Warning signs are placed in areas of herbicide application.
Summer is almost here, and parks maintenance activities are now in full swing for the more than 2,130 hectares of parks, sport fields, naturalized areas and other open spaces throughout Saskatoon. These spaces are diverse and require a range of care and management techniques.
Some of the main park maintenance service levels in the spring and summer months include:
Mowing
Waste Collection
Shrub Beds and Flower Pots
Irrigation
Weed Control
For a full list of park maintenance service levels, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.
Daily Road Report - June 7, 2022
June 6, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Anode installation)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 31ST ST W TO 30TH ST W
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 7, 8:00 a.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT ALBERT AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 3:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE W S TO AVE V S
(Watermain work)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO VENTURE CRES
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: June 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
WARMAN RD SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO HAZEN ST
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 7, 8:00 p.m. End: June 8, 6:00 a.m.
BRIDGES & OVERPASSES LANE & SPEED REDUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE WASHING
Overnight work Monday to Thursday only
Start: June 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, a.m.
ONGOING
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 8:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 p.m.
ARTHUR ROSE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 71ST ST E TO PIGGOTT CRES
(Service connection installation)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 8, 5:00 p.m.
33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Traffic will be maintained using parking lanes
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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.
Shaw Centre leisure pool maintenance closure from June 13 to 30, 2022
June 6, 2022 - 1:30pm
- Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre(1110 Idylwyld Drive)
- Lawson Civic Centre (225 Primrose Drive)
- Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
- George Ward Pool (1915 5th St E)
- Lathey Pool (815 Taylor St E)
- Mayfair Pool (1025 Ave F N)
- Riversdale Pool (822 Ave H S)
Shaw Centre undergoes regular maintenance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of its patrons. This year the leisure pools, which include the 25-metre warm-up pool, family pool, two hot tubs and the waterslide, will be closed for maintenance from Monday, June 13 to Thursday, June 30. Regularly scheduled aquatics programming will resume on Friday, July 1.
The 50-metre competitive pool and all non-aquatic related amenities of the facility will remain open and will not be affected.
Patrons are encouraged to attend any of the following pools at the indoor Leisure Centres or outdoor pools:
Search for drop-in program information, including facility, fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline
For more information on leisure centres, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/leisurecentres.
1st Avenue closed between Circle Drive and 40th Street on Tuesday
June 6, 2022 - 5:21am
1st Avenue will be closed between Circle Drive and 40th Street on Tuesday, June 7, at 8:00 p.m. for sanitary sewer lining work. Due to lane closures, Circle Drive eastbound traffic between 1st Avenue and Venture Crescent will be maintained in the westbound lanes during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 10 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.
Ruth Street intersection closed at Albert Avenue on Tuesday
June 6, 2022 - 9:00am
The intersection at Ruth Street and Albert Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m. for roadway patching work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take six 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.
Outdoor pools open for the season beginning Tuesday, June 7, 2022
June 6, 2022 - 8:30am
- Riversdale Pool (822 Ave H S) on Tuesday, June 7
- Lathey Pool (815 Taylor St E) on Wednesday, June 8
- Mayfair Pool (1025 Ave F N) on Wednesday, June 15
- George Ward Pool (1915 5th St E) on Thursday, June 16
Make a splash this summer at the City of Saskatoon’s four outdoor pools! The outdoor pools open for the season on the following dates:
A general admission provides drop-in access to public, lane, parent and tot, and family swims and aqua fitness classes. Visit saskatoon.ca/leisureonline for drop-in schedules.
Swimming lessons are offered at the outdoor pools in July and August. Class options are listed in the Spring /Summer Leisure Guide, which is available for pick up at any leisure facility or viewable online at saskatoon.ca/leisureguide. Registrations are accepted online by logging into your Leisure Online account or calling or visiting any Leisure Centre.
Available again for the summer are the popular outdoor pool bulk tickets. Purchasing a pack of 10 outdoor pool passes provides a 20 per cent discount off regular general admission rates. Children under six years of age are admitted free to outdoor pools when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please be aware that outdoor pools will be cleared immediately if lightning occurs and will close if the temperature is 14 degrees or lower, or during steady rain conditions. Patrons are encouraged to sign up for Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @YXEServiceAlerts on Twitter for immediate updates.
For more information on outdoor pools, visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.
2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Tuesday
June 6, 2022 - 8:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Tuesday, June 7, at 7:00 a.m. for water main anode installation work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 11 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.
20th Street closed between Avenue V and Avenue W starting Thursday
June 6, 2022 - 7:00am
20th Street will be closed between Avenue V and Avenue W starting Tuesday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m. for water main work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take five 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.
Daily Road Report - June 6, 2022
June 3, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Connection work)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 6, 7:00 p.m.
3RD AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 26TH ST E
(Watermain construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
1ST AVE N NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Sand blasting)
Traffic will be maintained in parking lanes
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST W WB LANES & EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO ST GEORGE AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 6, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.
MARQUIS DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM THATCHER AVE TO IDYLWYLD DR N
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: June 6, 1:00 p.m. End: June 6, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
BRIDGES & OVERPASSES LANE & SPEED REDUCTIONS
(Pressure washing)
Overnight work Monday to Thursday only
Start: June 6, 8:00 p.m. End: July 14, a.m.
2ND AVE N SB CLOSED LANES FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 5, 8:00 p.m. End: June 6, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm sewer repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 8:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacements)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 p.m.
33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer work)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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 - June 4-5, 2022
June 3, 2022 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 7 SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 11TH ST W
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 4, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO WIGGINS AVE S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
LENORE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CYPRESS CRT TO REDBERRY RD
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 9:00 a.m. End: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED AT AVE I N
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED AT FAULKNER CRES
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLEVELAND AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Roadway patching)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the WB lanes
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM CLAYPOOL DR TO ROBIN CRES
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 5, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E IDYLWYLD DR NB RAMP CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(Guardrail repair)
Start: June 5, 8:00 a.m. End: June 5, 1:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 7 WB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO RANGE ROAD 3063
(Roadway patching)
Start: June 5, 8:00 a.m. End: June 5, 4:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 5, 8:00 p.m. End: June 6, 6:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES REDUCED FROM WILSON CRES TO HOPKINS ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 6:00 p.m. End: June 5, 6:00 a.m.
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM BUTE ST TO HOPKINS ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 4, 6:00 p.m. End: June 5, 6:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO AVE B N
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 3, 8:00 p.m. End: June 4, 6:00 a.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Bridge repairs)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 4, 7:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Storm Sewer Repairs)
Start: May 30, 8:00 a.m. End: June 6, 4:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE V S
(Water main rehabilitation)
Start: May 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 7, 8:00 a.m.
RUTH ST E EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Sidewalk replacement work)
Start: May 25, 7:00 a.m. End: June 7, 4:30 p.m.
33RD ST E EB RIGHT TURN BAY & CURB LANE CLOSED AT 3RD AVE N
(Intersection improvements)
Start: May 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Concrete repairs)
Start: June 2, 12:00 p.m. End: June 13, 6:00 p.m.
DUNDONALD AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MOUNTBATTEN ST
(Storm sewer repairs)
Start: April 28, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 6:00 p.m.
NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: May 30, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
8TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(Construction)
Start: May 9, 9:00 a.m. End: July 11, 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.