News Releases

Progress continues on the City of Saskatoon’s (City) Recreation and Parks Master Plan (Master Plan) to guide the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of recreation and parks programs, services, and facilities.

The City invites you to an open house to review the initial draft of the Master Plan.  Input gathered through community engagement has shaped the Master Plan, and the purpose of the open house is to check in with the community to ensure the draft has captured the community’s perspective before it becomes finalized this Spring.

Members of the consulting team and City representatives will be in attendance to discuss the draft Master Plan and collect any comments you may have.

OPEN HOUSE:  Recreation and Parks Master Plan – Initial Draft
Thursday, March 12, 2015
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – “Come and Go” Open House, Brief Presentation at 12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – “Come and Go” Open House, Brief Presentation at 6:00 p.m.

Cosmo Civic Centre – Meeting Rooms A and B
3130 Laurier Drive

If you are unable to attend the open houses, please visit www.shapingsaskatoon.ca to review information on the draft Master Plan and provide your feedback.  If you have questions, please call the City’s Community Development Division at 306-975-2289.

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 access roads and conditions at the City of Saskatoon snow storage sites are quickly deteriorating due to the warmer temperatures experienced this week. All visitors to these sites are advised to use caution to avoid getting stuck.

To prevent further damage to the condition of roads and prevent vehicles from getting stuck, the following two sites will be closed today at 5:00 p.m. until further notice:

Southeast - 8th Street (east of Boychuck Drive)
Southwest - Valley Road (west of the Saskatoon Landfill access)

The two remaining sites are scheduled to close on Thursday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m.; however, conditions are being closely monitored and they may be required to close sooner.

Northeast - Central Avenue (3.8 km north of Attridge Drive)
Northwest - Wanuskewin Road (1.4 km south of Highway 11)

The City of Saskatoon apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks everyone for their cooperation.  Please call Public Works Customer Service at 306-975-2476 for more information and check the City’s website for status updates on closed sites.

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

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BROADWAY AVE NB CLOSED BETWEEN 12TH ST & SASKATCHEWAN CRES
(Patch paving)
Start: March 11, 10:00 a.m. End: March 11, 11:30 a.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE & 23RD ST WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT INTERSECTION
(Ryko Telecommunications)
Start: March 10, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 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 Fire Department is warning citizens to stay off all ponds and lakes throughout the City. At this time of year the ice on these bodies of water becomes unpredictable and can change rapidly.

The City’s storm retention ponds are collecting the spring runoff from the recent warm weather. This has resulted in standing water on the ponds and is making them unsafe.

The Saskatoon Fire Department is working with City crews to have the signage changed to indicate that the ponds and lakes are unsafe for recreational use.

Always be cautious near larger bodies of water. It is never safe to be out on the river ice and now, no longer safe to be on the ice found on the ponds and lakes throughout our City.

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4TH AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE & 23RD ST WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT INTERSECTION
(Ryko Telecommunications)
Start: March 10, 9:00 a.m. End: March 12, 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.