News Releases

The City of Saskatoon invites residents to participate in the closing round of public engagement for the Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan) from Wednesday, October 14 to Sunday, November 8, 2015.  Join the conversation, either in person or online, to provide feedback on the proposed long-term plans and implementation priorities for a new transit system with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); redevelopment along major corridors like 8^th Street, 22^nd Street, Preston Avenue, and College Drive; and a new river crossing connecting 33^rd Street to Preston Avenue, combined with dedicated BRT lanes on the University Bridge.

Mark your calendars!  This is your opportunity to have your say in Saskatoon’s future.

Growth Plan Come-and-Go Public Events
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Mayfair United Church, 902 33^rd Street West
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 22, 2015
Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Growth Plan Online Survey
October 14 to November 8, 2015
Review the final draft plan and provide feedback online at www.growingfwd.ca

This will be the fourth and final round of public engagement for the Growth Plan.  Once complete, the Growth Plan will help guide future infrastructure investments and land-use decisions so residents will have more choices for how they live and move around the city as Saskatoon grows to half a million people over the next 30 to 40 years.

For more information on the Growth Plan or to sign up for project update notifications, visit www.growingfwd.ca.

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.

Saskatoon Transit Phone & Go will be unavailable overnight this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (October 2 - 4) due to planned maintenance. Additionally, some of the City’s online services at saskatoontransit.ca and saskatoon.ca may experience temporary disruptions.

To minimize the impact to users of Transit Phone & Go and online services, this maintenance has been scheduled over the weekend. Phone & Go will still be available during the day both Saturday and Sunday. Outside of these times, Transit riders are invited to use an alternate trip planning tool such as E-Go Trip Planner, Google Transit or the Transit App on mobile.

Online services on saskatoon.ca may experience temporary interruptions over the weekend, such as:

• Business License Online 
• Drop-In Online (please call Leisure Centre directly to confirm drop-in schedule)   
• Inspections Online
• BizPal

Barring unforeseen circumstances, online services will operate as normal on the evening of Sunday, October 4.

The City strives to maintain Phone & Go and online services 24/7 but, on occasion, maintenance work causes interruptions. The City thanks residents for their patience.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook. You can also follow @StoonTransit on Twitter for timely updates on Saskatoon Transit service.

NEW

33RD ST E WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO QUEBEC AVE
(Unloading)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO 38TH ST W
(Concrete restoration)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM GREY PL TO CONNAUGHT PL
(Concrete restoration)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 3:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 CLOVERLEAF EB/WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) AND CENTRE LANES CLOSED APPROACHING OVERPASS
(Deck sealing)
There will be various interchanging EB & WB lane closures
Start: October 1, 11:00 a.m. End: October 1, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: 8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM SOMMERFELD AVE TO MCCOOL AVE
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: October 1, 10:00 p.m. End: October 2, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St WB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Sewer connection repairs)
WB median lane, EB center & median lanes closed
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

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

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The Saskatoon Fire Department has outlined activities and events planned throughout National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 4 to 10 this year. The theme for the week is “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep, Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm”.

On Sunday, October 4, the department is hosting an Open House at Fire Station No. 1 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. The Open House will include live burn, fire extinguisher and sprinkler demonstrations as well as an opportunity to shoot water at targets, tour a fire truck, and stand in the bucket of an aerial truck.

“Last year over 500 people attended the Open House and we are expecting even more this year,” says Assistant Chief of Communications and Public Relations, Dave Bykowy. “Fire Prevention Week gives us an opportunity to showcase what we have, explain what we do, and answer any questions citizens may have.”

In addition to the Open House, the department is also offering fire truck tours at specific fire stations between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday:

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 3 (1906 York Avenue)

Monday, October 5, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 5 (421 Central Avenue)

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 9 (870 Attridge Drive)

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 8 (270 Slimmon Road)

Thursday, October 8, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Saskatoon Fire Department is pleased to announce that Dave Bykowy is the new Assistant Chief of Communications and Public Relations.

Assistant Chief Bykowy has been with the Fire Department for over 29 years. During that time, he has worked in the department’s Operations Division as a firefighter and Captain, in the Fire Prevention Division as an Inspector and Investigator, in the Training Division as a Fire Service Instructor and Assistant Chief, and now as the Assistant Chief of Communications and Public Relations with responsibility for Central Dispatch, Community Relations and the media.

“We are actively working to increase our visibility throughout the community by sharing and participating in our neighbourhoods,” says Bykowy. “Communications and Public Relations are a critical focus for our Department to move forward in this area.”

Bykowy replaces Morgan Hackl who became Fire Chief in August 2015.