News Releases

This year marks the 25th anniversary since the inception of the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee and the City of Saskatoon’s (City) continued commitment to citizens to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, respected, and can live without facing racism or discrimination.

In 1989, understanding that “the participation and contribution of all citizens in the development of a community is vital to meeting the challenges of the future,” City Council adopted a recommendation to establish a Race Relations Committee to advise on the many different facets of creating bridges between Aboriginal, newcomer, and settler populations through recreation, culture, and business.

The City and the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee would like to invite the public and all past members of the committee to partake in the 25th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Prairieland Park. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the program and supper to follow at 6:30 p.m. There will be a multicultural showcase to follow coordinated by Dr. David Kaplan.

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 306-975-3378 or emailing becky.kuffner@saskatoon.ca by October 17, 2014. 

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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PRESTON AVE & CORNISH RD/HUNTER RD INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Intersection construction)
Preston Ave SB to Cornish Rd WB will be maintained. Preston Ave NB traffic will be detoured via the new Willis Cres.
Start: October 14, 11:00 a.m. End: October 18, 6:00 p.m.
PACIFIC AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE TO 23RD ST EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Manhole maintenance)
Start: October 15, 9:00 a.m. End: October 15, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING

SPADINA CRES E SB CLOSED FROM RAVINE DR TO PINEHOUSE DR
(Road resurfacing)
Once SB lanes are paved, the closure will be flipped to accommodate NB traffic in the SB curb (outside) lane
Start: October 14, 9:00 a.m. End: October 16, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NB & SB LANES WEST OF ATTRIDGE DR SPEED RESTRICTED TO 60KM/H
(Fence repairs)
Start: October 14, 10:30 a.m. End: October 16, 4:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 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.

The City of Saskatoon’s 2013 Report to Citizens – Investing in a 21^st Century City will be delivered city-wide this Sunday, October 12 with the Sunday Phoenix. The Report to Citizens provides a briefer, condensed version of the full 2013 Annual Report, released in August 2014.

The Report to Citizens details many of the City’s successes achieved last year through major projects and initiatives. It reveals highlights of a progressive 2013 - a year of financial stability with a continued triple-A credit rating, and rapid growth on all fronts. Saskatoon’s population was 248,700 at year-end, the unemployment rate was on the decline, and we had one of the most business friendly climates in Canada.

The City’s 2013 highlights are released at this time of year as we tie the report in with the Summary of Consolidated Financial Statements, which outline the City of Saskatoon’s financial position as of December 31^st, 2013. The Audited Summary of Consolidated Financial Statements is released several months after year end.

The 2013 Report to Citizens showcases  the City’s positive gains in several areas including recreation, transportation, finance, police, fire, utilities, the environment, and urban planning. It reinforces why Saskatoon continues to be a great place to live, where sustainable growth enables the community to invest for the benefit of all.

To view the full 2013 Annual Report for the City of Saskatoon including all detailed financials please visit www.saskatoon and look under “R” for Report to Citizens.

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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Winter hours at the Saskatoon Waste Management Centre (Landfill) will begin on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.  The facility, located off of Valley Road, south of 11th Street, will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week, excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Residents and commercial customers are reminded to follow all signs and/or instructions from Landfill staff.

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.

For Immediate Release: October 10, 2014

The Voters’ Guide for the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board by-election will be delivered city-wide this Sunday, October 12, 2014 with the Sunday Phoenix.  

The Voters’ Guide provides information on who can vote, where to vote, advance polls, the personal identification you will need, options available for voters requiring assistance, and candidate profiles for School Board Trustee for the Catholic School Board.  Copies of the Voters’ Guide will also be available at public libraries, leisure centres, City Hall and the Catholic School Board office. 

The Catholic School Board by-election is on Wednesday, October 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Advance polls are on Sunday, October 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Family, St Paul’s Co-Cathedral, St. Patrick Parish Centre, Holy Spirit Parish and St. Anne Parish, and on Wednesday, October 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday October 25 from Noon until 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, Committee Room “E”.  Eligible voters will vote for one School Board trustee. 

The Official Results of the by-election will be formally declared by the Returning Officer at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. 

For more information please visit www.saskatoon.ca and look under “E” for Elections, or call 306-975-3240.

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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