News Releases

Saskatoon’s Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) will be systematically testing the notifynow system this evening, starting at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose of the test is to give residents the opportunity to better understand the notifynow system, to let people hear what a message will sound like, and to encourage people to sign-up. 

Starting at 5:30 p.m. today the system will send notifications throughout the city, one quadrant at a time using information in the notifynow database, which is a combination of the 2013/2014 SaskTel Phonebook and information from those whom have signed-up.

It is expected that testing period will last about 2 hours.

We also expect that some residents will notice that they did not receive the test notification. In those instances, we will ask them to create an account by following the prompts on saskatoon.ca and provide their preferred contact information so we can reach them in the future.

Saskatoon’s Emergency Measures Organization is excited to move this project forward. On-going testing is an important part of the City’s Emergency Preparedness process and will provide us with important technical information while demonstrating to individual residents what a targeted mass notification would sound like and how they can expect to be contacted.

Residents can sign-up online at Saskatoon.ca  

 

 

Roadway lights on Idylwyld Drive North between Marquis Drive and the Highway 16 overpass are not operating due to work in the area. Saskatoon Light & Power is working to repair the problem and lights are expected to be operational by the evening of Tuesday, December 9^th.

All roads remain open, but drivers are reminded to drive with caution.  

For more information call Saskatoon Light & Power at 306-975-2414.

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 E NB MEDIAN (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 108TH ST & ATTRIDGE DR
(SL&P Pole setup)
Speed limit reduced to 60 km/h in work zone
Start: December 4, 9:00 a.m. End: December 4, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CLARENCE AVE S NB & SB FROM 13TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Water & Sewer Connection)
Start: December 3, 8:00 a.m. End: December 4, 4:00 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 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.

Thanks to plentiful snowfall over the past few weeks, cross country ski trail grooming has begun for the season in a variety of parks and open spaces throughout Saskatoon.  Skiers of all ages and skill levels are invited to enjoy the trails this season and keep active all winter long.  Locations include:

• Holiday Park Golf Course (Access at Avenue U South);
• Wildwood Golf Course (Access at 8th Street East, maintained by the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club);
• Kinsmen Park (Access at Spadina Crescent West by the Mendel Art Gallery, maintained by the Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club);
• Lower Meewasin Park (Access at Pinehouse and Whiteswan Drives);
• Upper Meewasin Park (Access at Pinehouse and Whiteswan Drives);
• Meewasin Park to Adilman Buffer (Access at east end of Adilman Drive or Meewasin Park);
• Diefenbaker Park (Access at Ruth Street and St. Henry Avenue);
• Forest Park (Access at Lowe Road, Nelson Road, and Forest Drive); and
• Al Anderson Park (Access at Hampton Green, Dawson Crescent, and Hampton Circle).

For trail updates, call the Parks Division at 306-975-3300, or visit the regularly updated website at www.saskatoon.ca for information throughout the season and tips for ski trail etiquette.

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. 

NEW
22ND ST E WB LANES CLOSED BETWEEN 3RD AVE S & 2ND AVE S
(Crane lift)
Start: December 3, 7:00 a.m. End: December 3, 12:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE CLOSED BETWEEN 13TH ST & 14TH ST
(Water & sewer connection replacement)
Start: December 3, 8:00 a.m. End: December 4, 4:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 108TH ST & ATTRIDGE DR
(SL&P Pole setup)
Speed limit reduced to 60 km/h in work zone
Start: December 3, 10:00 a.m. End: December 3, 1:00 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 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.