News Releases

Cool off this summer at any of the 17 City of Saskatoon spray pads located around the city. Summer spray pads will open for the season on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 10 a.m. and will be operational daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please note, spray pad sites located on or near school grounds have timers and are set to turn spray features off during recess and lunch breaks.  Shut-off times will vary according to individual school schedules.  All spray pads are activated by push buttons located near the spray features.

 To find a spray pad location near you, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/spraypads or call 306-975-3378.

 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.

Parliamentary Secretary Kelly Block, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, and Brad Woodside, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Mayor of the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, today announced a Green Municipal Fund^TM (GMF) grant contribution of $58,150 for the City of Saskatoon. The funding has been put toward a feasibility study for a district energy system (DES) that would provide efficient low-carbon heating from a single source to buildings in the north downtown area.

“Our Government is helping municipalities across the country to achieve their goal of a cleaner and healthier environment for their citizens through the Green Municipal Fund,” said Parliamentary Secretary Block. “Today’s announcement is another example of how our government — in partnership with the FCM — is helping communities like the City of Saskatoon build a greener future for our citizens.”

“The Green Municipal Fund offers a range of resources and services that specifically addresses the sustainable community development needs of municipal governments,” said Mr. Woodside. “The financing and knowledge provided by the Fund support the development of communities that are more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.”

The study will consider the technical and financial feasibility of a natural gas DES to cover approximately 100 hectares in Saskatoon. It would serve City Hall and other existing buildings, and grow in conjunction with 430,000 m² of new residential and commercial development. Results of the study will be reported in summer 2015.

A combined heat and power DES for the study area would reduce CO₂ emissions by 33,000 to 44,000 tonnes per year. Saskatoon has also investigated the use of deep-well ground source heating and waste heat from the Queen Elizabeth Power Station.

“Development of a district energy system demonstrates Saskatoon’s commitment to growth based on the triple bottom-line of environmental, financial and social needs,” said Mayor Donald Atchison. “By conserving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we can grow a greener Saskatoon for us all.”

The Government of Canada endowed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) with $550 million to establish the Green Municipal FundÔ. The Fund supports partnerships and leveraging of both public and private-sector funding to reach higher standards of air, water and soil quality, and climate protection.

FCM has been the national voice of municipal governments since 1901. It fosters the development of sustainable communities to improve quality of life by promoting strong, effective, and accountable municipal government.

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

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NEW

CIRCLE DR S WB LANE RESTRICTIONS AT CLARENCE AVE S
(Crack filling)
One lane closed at a time
Start: May 27, 4:00 a.m. End: May 27, 4:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER TCE TO KENSINGTON BLVD
(Paving)
Start: May 27, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 6:00 p.m.

ROLLING CLOSURE: CIRCLE DR LANE RESTRICTIONS WEST OF AVE C
(Electric install)
One lane closed at a time
Start: May 27, 7:00 p.m. End: May 27, 10:00 p.m.

ONGOING

**EXPECT DELAYS** WANUSKEWIN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO GOERZEN ST
(Resurfacing)
Goerzen intersection will be closed. Use Adilman or Lenore to Russell
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 6:00 p.m. (Part of 4-week resurfacing project)

MILLAR AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 68TH ST & 71ST ST
(Road work)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Roadwork)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water Main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 30, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 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 North Partnership for Growth (P4G) invites residents in Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville, Osler, and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park to an open house for the Regional Plan.

OPEN HOUSE:  P4G Regional Plan
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – “Come and Go”
Lakeview Church (Theatre)
Near Highway 16 East and Boychuk Drive on Township Road 362 (Melville Street), RM of Corman Park

OR

Wednesday, June 3, 2015
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – “Come and Go”
Brian King Centre (Auditorium)
202 8^th Avenue North, City of Warman

The goal of the Regional Plan, expected to be completed by mid-2016, is to ensure each of the five partnering municipalities can benefit from growth opportunities, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs by working together.  It will consist of plans for land use, transportation and servicing, and outline the strategies needed for implementation, as well as propose new governance and administrative structures for the region.

These events will provide an open and informal setting for residents to learn about the intent of the Regional Plan, engage with members of the project team, and provide valuable input at the early stage of the project.  Consultant, O2 Planning + Design and representatives from the partner municipalities, and the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) will be in attendance.

If you are unable to attend the open house, please visit www.partnershipforgrowth.ca to review meeting information and provide your comments after June 3, 2015.  

For more Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Announcements and News Releases, visit www.partnershipforgrowth.ca or connect with the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth on Twitter and Facebook.

NEW

CIRCLE DR S WB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Rubberized crack sealing)
One lane closed at a time
Start: May 26, 4:00 a.m. End: May 26, 7:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 68TH ST & 71ST ST
(Road work)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 6:00 p.m.

**EXPECT DELAYS** WANUSKEWIN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO GOERZEN ST
(Resurfacing)
Goerzen intersection will be closed. Use Adilman or Lenore to Russell
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 6:00 p.m. (Part of 4-week resurfacing project)

3RD AVE N SB FROM 25TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Electronic work)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 1:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 24TH ST
(Sign installation)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

3RD AVE N CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Storm main repair)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Roadwork)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water Main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 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.