News Releases

 

The heavy, super charged rain storm early Monday evening left many city streets and intersections flooded and looking like flowing rivers. 

Water on our city streets does not always indicate something is wrong, but actually is all part of a functional and cost effective storm water management system.  The City’s storm water system is designed to carry water along the streets and gutters during significant rain storms as what was experienced on Monday

When flowing water occurs along the road surface we ask that residents avoid these areas.  Flooded streets can hide popped manhole covers and create a dangerous situation.  Try to avoid entering a flooded street. Water in the streets will often drain very quickly following a heavy rain so we ask residents to be patient. 

If your property is next to a street that is used for storm water in a significant rain event, consider protecting low lying areas such as windows and doors that may be at risk of flooding.

If you see manhole covers that have popped off during a rain storm, please call our Customer Service Dispatch at 306-975-2476.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

 

 

 

 

 

For the first time in recent history, the City will be ticketing and relocating vehicles for street sweeping in the Downtown/Partnership Business Improvement District (BID).  Sweepers have already been through the area as part of the Spring Sweeping Blitz program, which is designed to go around parked vehicles.  This year, with increased funding through the dedicated road levy, all four BIDs will be provided with one full curb-to-curb sweep.  In order to accomplish this, tickets will be issued for violators and their vehicles will be relocated to a nearby road.

In order to provide alternate parking for downtown patrons and residents, Downtown will be swept over two evenings, beginning with the Streets. 

White No Parking signs are being posted within the Downtown BID bordered by 25th Street, Spadina Crescent, 19th Street West and Idylwyld Drive North:

- Along the Streets for overnight sweeping on Wednesday (parking enforcement begins Thursday at 2:00 a.m.)

- Along the Avenues for overnight sweeping on Thursday (parking enforcement begins Friday at 2:00 a.m.)

- Due to high-density residential parking on 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue between 22nd Street and 25th Street, these roads will not be swept as part of the Downtown BID sweep, but will be scheduled for sweeping on another day.  Signs will be posted in advance to notify residents.

There are permanent street maintenance signs mounted on posts (as pictured) that outline parking restrictions from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for the Streets and Avenues throughout the area, but because this program is new, we are supplementing them with the white paper No Parking signs (as pictured).  The temporary signs have a yellow card attached to them with contact information for the Street Sweeping Hotline, so residents may call 306-975-2476 for the location of their vehicle.  Drivers may also use the Find My Vehicle! database by clicking on the Building Better Roads logo at saskatoon.ca. 

   

More information about the Spring Street Sweeping and the Accelerated Residential Street Sweeping programs will be available on Thursday, May 26 at the weekly Building Better Roads media briefing.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #BetterRoadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.  

The City of Saskatoon and in motion are pleased to announce a partnership with local fitness providers to offer free outdoor fitness classes this summer in the downtown area.  These fitness classes will be offered in Kiwanis Park North on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., June through August.  Visit www.in-motion.ca for more information. 

Participating fitness providers include:

• How to Run (June 3, 5, 10, and 12) provided by Craven S.P.O.R.T. Services – Registration begins May 15 by emailing css@cravensportservices.ca
• Pilates Core Fusion (June 17, 19, 24, and 26) provided by Lead Pilates – Registration begins May 30 by calling 306-382-7447
• Running/Walking Group (July 1, 3, 8, and 10) provided by Motion Fitness – Registration begins June 15 by emailing events@motionfitness.ca
• Bridge City Boot Camp (July 15, 17, 22, and 24) provided by Bridge City Fitness – Registration begins June 30 by emailing carla@bridgecityfitness.com
• Yoga (July 29 and 31; August 5 and 7) provided by Namaskar Yoga – Registration begins July 15 by emailing bobbi.nordal@gmail.com
• Urban Poling (August 12, 14, 19, and 21) provided by City of Saskatoon Recreation and Sport – Registration begins July 30 by calling 306-975-3354

Residents, visitors, and those working downtown are also encouraged to meet friends and co-workers at the many great locations along the Meewasin Valley trails, and stay “in motion” throughout the summer.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

For Release: May 26, 2014

51ST STREET LANE RESTRICTIONS, MAY 27

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, the following restriction will be in place on 51st Street while crews perform maintenance work on the roadway in preparation for resurfacing.

- 51st Street eastbound median and centre lanes will be closed between Millar Avenue and Warman Road.
- 51st Street westbound median lane will be closed between Warman Road and Millar Avenue.
- Left turning into Co-op entrance from 51st Street eastbound will be restricted.

The work is expected to last one day.

20TH STREET EAST EASTBOUND RESTRICTIONS, MAY 27 

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 20th Street East eastbound will be closed between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue while crews move a crane. The road is expected to reopen by 1:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DRIVE WESTBOUND RESTRICTIONS, MAY 27-30 

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, College Drive westbound curb (outside) lane will be closed at St Thomas More College to accommodate construction work.

The lane will reopen at 5:30 p.m. the same day. The restrictions will be reset at the same time each day. 

BROADWAY AVENUE CURB LANE RESTRICTIONS, MAY 27-30

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, Broadway Avenue northbound and southbound curb lanes will be closed between 12th Street and Saskatchewan Crescent while SaskEnergy works in the area.  

The road will reopen by 3:00 p.m. the same day. The restrictions will be reset each day to accommodate rush hour traffic.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Drivers are reminded to allow extra time when travelling through the orange zone, watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

 

The heavy rain storm early Monday evening will not impact the drinking water in the city. Storm water and drinking water systems are two totally different sets of pipes – they are not interconnected.

If residents have any water concerns, please call our Customer Service Dispatch at 306-975-2476.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

 

 

A super charged, heavy and sustained downpour over the supper hour has resulted in a surge in the City’s storm system. The City is aware of manhole covers that may have popped off from the heavy rain. Use caution and reduce speed when driving through deep puddles; avoid driving through flooded roadways and walking through deep puddles if possible.

Call Dispatch at 306-975-2476 to report any flood related concerns. The City is experiencing a high volume of calls, and thanks residents for their patience. 

We have brought in available crews to clear flooded roadways and to repair manhole covers as quickly as possible.

 For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

 

-30-

 

 

 

 

A super charged, heavy and sustained downpour over the supper hour has resulted in a surge in the City’s storm system. The City is aware of manhole covers that may have popped off from the heavy rain. Use caution and reduce speed when driving through deep puddles; avoid driving through flooded roadways and walking through deep puddles if possible.

Call Dispatch at 306-975-2476 to report any flood related concerns. The City is experiencing a high volume of calls, and thanks residents for their patience. 

Available crews have been brought in to clear flooded roadways and to repair manhole covers as quickly as possible. 

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

 -30-

 

 

 

 

The heavy rain storm early Monday evening will not impact the drinking water in the city. Storm water and drinking water systems are two totally different sets of pipes – they are not interconnected.

If residents have any water concerns, please call our Customer Service Dispatch at 306-975-2476.

 For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

 

The heavy rain storm early Monday evening will not impact the drinking water in the city. Storm water and drinking water systems are two totally different sets of pipes – they are not interconnected.

If residents have any water concerns, please call our Customer Service Dispatch at 306-975-2476.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

 

The City confirms that no contaminated water leaked into the river as a result of a personal vehicle entering a construction site and damaging a valve at the Water Treatment Plant on Spadina Crescent Friday evening.  An early morning report from the Fire Department indicated the potential for a ditch to overflow and leak into the river, but our staff had all valves turned off well before the ditch was full to prevent any overflow.

There were no workers on site at the time of the incident.  Clean-up at the scene is still underway and the extent of damage is yet to be determined.  

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.