News Releases

Five municipalities in the Saskatoon region are responding to growth by forming a new working group called the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G), and creating a Regional Plan.

“We have a long history of working together in this region, and P4G is another example of our strong regional partnerships,” says Alan Wallace, Director of Planning and Development.

P4G is made up of political leaders and key administrators from the Cities of Saskatoon, Martensville, Warman, the Rural Municipality of Corman Park and the Town of Osler.

A report will be on the public City Council agenda later this afternoon.  It highlights that P4G will hire a consultant this fall to help create a Regional Plan by mid-2016.  The goal of the Regional Plan is to ensure each of the five municipalities can benefit from growth opportunities, increase efficiencies and reduce costs by working together.

“By working together and creating a Regional Plan, we will help our region to be ready for growth so that everyone can enjoy economic prosperity and a good quality of life,” says Bonnie Gorelitza, Planning Manager for the City of Martensville.

The Regional Plan will consist of plans for land use, transportation, and servicing.  It will also outline the funding strategies needed to implement the Regional Plan and proposed new governance and administrative structures for the region.

The budget for the Regional Plan project is $926,000, including the cost of a consultant and a dedicated Project Manager from P4G.

The Saskatoon area is one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada.  Recent estimates indicate it grew by approximately 4 percent over the past year and could reach a population of 500,000 within 20 years.

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For Immediate Release: June 3, 2014
 

HIGHWAY 16 TO CIRCLE DRIVE NORTHBOUND RAMP, JUNE 4  

Beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, Highway 16 westbound ramp to Circle Drive northbound will be closed while crews repair cracks in the road. 

The ramp is expected to reopen by 7:00 p.m. the same day. 

COLLEGE DRIVE WESTBOUND CURB LANE, JUNE 4-6 

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, College Drive westbound curb (outside) lane will be closed at St Thomas More College between Bottomley Road and Wiggins Road to accommodate construction work. The road will re-open by 3:30 p.m. each day. 

The restrictions are expected to last 3 days and will be taken down and reset daily to minimize disruption to peak hour traffic. 

7TH AVENUE & 33RD STREET RAIL BRIDGE UNDERPASS, JUNE 4-5 

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, the following restrictions will be in place on 7th Avenue while crews add anti-pigeon netting to the underside of the CP Rail bridge: 

Wednesday, June 4 - 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

- 7th Avenue northbound will be closed between Lauriston Street and 33rd Street.
- Access to local traffic will be maintained 

Thursday, June 5 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

- 7th Avenue southbound will be closed between 33rd Street and Lauriston Street
- Access to local traffic will be maintained  

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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

51ST STREET EASTBOUND, JUNE 3-5

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 51st Street eastbound median (inside) lane will be closed between Wentz Avenue and Cleveland Avenue while crews work on a sanitary sewer line. Turning within the work zone will be restricted.

The work is expected to take 3 days.

2ND AVENUE AND 25TH STREET OVERNIGHT, JUNE 3

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, the following restrictions will be in place at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 25th Street while crews work on a watermain valve:

- 25th Street eastbound median (inside) lane and left turn bay will be closed
- 25th Street westbound left turn bay to 2nd Avenue southbound will be closed
- 2nd Avenue southbound through traffic will be restricted; turning onto 25th Street will be maintained.
- 2nd Avenue northbound left turn bay to 25th Street westbound will be closed.  

To minimize disruption to traffic the work will take place overnight with the restrictions expected to be lifted by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4.

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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon (City), in partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) and Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI), wishes to meet with Aboriginal residents and governments, First Nation land holders, and other interested citizens to provide an overview of the Aboriginal programs and services currently offered, and to seek input to ensure they best meet the needs of the community as Saskatoon is home to an increasing Aboriginal population. Topics will include areas such as affordable housing, economic development, urban reserves, recreation, Aboriginal employment, and future city development.  Key staff will be at the meeting to introduce themselves, answer questions, and gather feedback.

Urban Aboriginal Community Gathering
Thursday, June 12, 2014
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saskatoon Inn
2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon

Please R.S.V.P. to urbanaboriginalcommunity@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-8066.  Meeting information is also available at www.shapingsaskatoon.ca.

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For Immediate Release: June 17, 2014

Everyone is invited to the 40^th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast on Thursday, June 19 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in Civic Square (23^rd Street between 3^rd and 4^th Avenues). The cost is $5.00 per plate (includes pancakes, sausage, coffee or juice) with proceeds going to the United Way.

The Civic Pancake Breakfast is a zero waste event with compostable, recyclable or reusable supplies.  This is the sixth year in a row that the breakfast will be a zero waste event.

Local celebrities will be serving breakfast.  This year we are excited to once again have the Obstacle Water Relay race!  Free live entertainment will be provided throughout the morning.

Save the date!  Come out this Thursday morning and enjoy this fun annual event rain or shine – under the tent!

For more information on the 40^th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast, visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on “P” for Pancake Breakfast.

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