News Releases

Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon is pleased to launch the second round of public engagement for the Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan).  Detailed information on the possibilities for the Growth Plan’s core initiatives of Corridor Redevelopment, Future Transit, and Core Area Bridges has been posted online at www.growingfwd.ca.  Introductory information has also been posted for the Growth Plan’s Employment Areas Study. Residents are invited to review the workbook-style information and participate in one or more of the online surveys and forums from now until December 7, 2014. 
In addition to the online engagement opportunities, Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon is hosting four public events to discuss the Growth Plan. 

Main Event – Growth Plan Workshops
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
TCU Place (Salons A and B), 35 - 22nd Street East
Presentations will begin at 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. with revolving workshops to follow every half hour on the topics of Corridor Redevelopment, Transit, and Core Area Bridges.  You may choose to participate in one or all of the workshop topics.

Growth Plan Information Session:
Monday, December 1, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cliff Wright Branch Library, 1635 McKercher Drive
Presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. followed by facilitated question and answer period.

Thursday, December 4, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. followed by facilitated question and answer period.

The Growth Plan focuses on the City of Saskatoon’s Strategic Plan goals of Sustainable Growth and Moving Around.  These goals are about building places to bring people together and providing more transportation choices so Saskatoon will be a healthier, more sustainable, accessible, and attractive place to live as our population doubles over the next 30 to 40 years. 

Public consultation will be ongoing throughout the development of the Growth Plan.  To learn more and get involved, please 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.

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NEW
1ST AVE N SB PARKING & CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Movember Fundraiser)
Start: November 20, 6:00 a.m. End: November 20, 10:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Crane Lift)
Two-way traffic set in SB lanes
Start: November 20, 8:00 a.m. End: November 20, 2:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST EB CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Building Construction)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes
Start: November 20, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 3:30 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW
1ST AVE N SB PARKING & CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Movember Fundraiser)
Start: November 20, 6:00 a.m. End: November 20, 10:00 a.m.
2ND AVE N NB CLOSED FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Crane Lift)
Two-way traffic set in SB lanes
Start: November 20, 8:00 a.m. End: November 20, 2:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST EB CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Building Construction)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes
Start: November 20, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 3:30 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon is pleased to launch the second round of public engagement for the Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan).  Detailed information on the possibilities for the Growth Plan’s core initiatives of Corridor Redevelopment, Future Transit, and Core Area Bridges has been posted online at www.growingfwd.ca.  Introductory information has also been posted for the Growth Plan’s Employment Areas Study. Residents are invited to review the workbook-style information and participate in one or more of the online surveys and forums from now until December 7, 2014. 
In addition to the online engagement opportunities, Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon is hosting four public events to discuss the Growth Plan. 

Main Event – Growth Plan Workshops
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
TCU Place (Salons A and B), 35 - 22nd Street East
Presentations will begin at 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. with revolving workshops to follow every half hour on the topics of Corridor Redevelopment, Transit, and Core Area Bridges.  You may choose to participate in one or all of the workshop topics.

Growth Plan Information Session:
Monday, December 1, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cliff Wright Branch Library, 1635 McKercher Drive
Presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. followed by facilitated question and answer period.

Thursday, December 4, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. followed by facilitated question and answer period.

The Growth Plan focuses on the City of Saskatoon’s Strategic Plan goals of Sustainable Growth and Moving Around.  These goals are about building places to bring people together and providing more transportation choices so Saskatoon will be a healthier, more sustainable, accessible, and attractive place to live as our population doubles over the next 30 to 40 years. 

Public consultation will be ongoing throughout the development of the Growth Plan.  To learn more and get involved, please 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.

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The City of Saskatoon (City) is developing a Recreation and Parks Master Plan (Master Plan) to guide the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of recreation and parks programs, services, and facilities.
As part of the development of the Master Plan, the City invites you to come and learn more about the project at an open house.  Members of the consulting team and City representatives will be in attendance to discuss the plan and collect any comments you may have.
OPEN HOUSE:  Recreation and Parks Master Plan
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
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.
TCU Place, Salon E
35 - 22nd Street East
The input gathered at the open house will be used as the draft Master Plan is developed. 
If you are unable to attend the open house, please visit www.shapingsaskatoon.ca to review the open house material and provide your feedback.  The material will be online November 25, 2014.  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.

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