News Releases

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014, the 2nd Avenue northbound lane approaching 26th Street will be restricted to one lane as crews setup a crane. Two-way traffic at the work zone will be accommodated in the 2nd Avenue southbound lanes.

The work should be completed and restrictions lifted by 3:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. The City thanks everyone for their patience.

Drivers are reminded to allow extra time when travelling through the orange zone, watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

For Immediate Rlease:  February 11, 2014

The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Family Day on Monday, February 17, 2014:

City Hall will be closed.

Parking meters will not require payment.  Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability.

Municipal Impound Lot will not be releasing vehicles to the public.

Saskatoon Landfill will be open with regular winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Garbage and recycling collection will take place as scheduled.

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed.  Please note that all Library locations are now open on Sundays until May 18, 2014.

Mendel Art Gallery and Saskatoon Civic Conservatory will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Admission is free.

TRANSIT SERVICES

Saskatoon Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service.

Access Transit will operate with regular Holiday Service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.  Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.  Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.

Transit Customer Service Center will be closed.

Transit Customer Service phone lines will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Recreation & Sport

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: Open during regular hours.

Indoor Arenas: 
ACT Arena: Parent & Tot skating cancelled.  Bonus public skating from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cosmo Arena: Parent & Tot skating cancelled.  Free Family Day Skate event from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval: Regular hours of operation.
Free Family Day Skate event from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cosmo Civic Centre: FACILITY CLOSED February 17.

Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track (in the SaskTel Sports Centre): FACILITY CLOSED February 17.

Lakewood Civic Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For modified Lane, Public Swim and Public Gym times visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Lawson Civic Centre: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For modified Lane, Parent & Tot and Public Swim times visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

Saskatoon Field House: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Special holiday fitness class from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Shaw Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre:  Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times visit Drop-in Online at  www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

For more information on programs and operating hours on Family Day, Monday, February 17, 2014, please contact the Leisure Centres or facilities directly.

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 City of Saskatoon (City) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting free activities for youth and families during the February break.  Get out and get active with the City and join us at these upcoming events and programs:

Family Day Skate
A Free Family Day Skate will be offered on Monday, February 17,  from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval (11th Street and Avenue R South in the Gordon Howe Complex), and at Cosmo Civic Center (3130 Laurier Drive).

There are vending machines, change rooms, and public washrooms for your convenience at both locations.  You do not need speed skates to enjoy skating at the Oval; however, bring your own skates and safety gear as rentals are not available.

Please note if the temperature reaches -25˚C or below with the windchill, the outdoor event will be cancelled and all participants should go to the indoor skate at Cosmo Civic Centre.

If you prefer to stay warm inside, there will also be free activities in the Cosmo Civic Centre gym with games, arts, and crafts available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Break-Away Sports Camp
A sports camp that provides youth ages 10 to 14 the opportunity to try new sports in a non-competitive environment.  Two days to choose from:

February 18 - Wrestling
Cosmo Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive)
Girls only:  9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Co-ed:  1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

February 19 - Basketball
Cosmo Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive)
Girls only:  9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Co-ed:  1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To register, please call Community Development at 306-975-3378.

Art Ventures
An exciting morning or afternoon packed full of artistic activities for ages 10 to 16, in partnership with SCYAP.

February  20
Cosmo Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive)
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To register, please call Community Development at 306-975-3378.

Learn to Skate Program
Drop in to a free skating program at location near you, no experience is necessary! Participants must bring their own skates and CSA-approved winter helmets.
Please note, children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult or responsible care giver.

February 22, March 1, 8, 15:
Achs Park
102 Elm Street – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

St. George School
748 Redberry Road - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 
Holliston School
3rd Street East - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
King George School
721 Avenue K South - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

February 23, March 2, 9, 16:
Briarwood Pond
509 Braeside View - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Park entrance located at Braeside and Braeburn Cres.)

Archibald McDonald Park
1001 Northumberland Avenue - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 Release: February 10, 2014

The City of Saskatoon has once again been awarded as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2014.  The achievement award is featured in a special editorial supplement in the February 10^th edition of The Globe and Mail, with a detailed outline of the award also to appear online on Eluta.ca, upon searching the City of Saskatoon Employer Review section.

“Fostering workplace diversity and inclusiveness is a must for our organization. We aim to successfully serve the evolving needs of Saskatoon’s diverse population as a 21^st century city,” City Manager Murray Totland says.

“We must attract and retain skilled employees so that we may continue to provide a high standard of customer service to our citizens. Our dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is always top of mind; it supports the City’s goal of creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and importantly, representative of our growing community,” Totland says.

Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2014 is a national competition that evaluates organizations on both qualitative and quantitative, external and internal data and initiatives, as well as leadership on inclusion and diversity practices. In addition, the City of Saskatoon was particularly recognized for its many community partnerships.

“Our emphasis on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is what makes the City stand out as a great place to work.  Our goal is not just limited to attracting new employees, retention of a diverse workforce is also critical to our success,” Director of Human Resources Marno McInnes says.

“This year we will be making concerted efforts to engage with our Aboriginal employees to better understand what keeps them working for the City, along with developing new strategies to make sure we meet our employment equity goals,” McInnes says. “With rapid change in our City and the labour market so competitive, we must continue to reach out to our City’s growing newcomer and young Aboriginal communities for all the potential and new talent they have to offer.”

The City of Saskatoon is committed to the Strategic Goal of Continuous Improvement by creating and offering an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds and building a workplace culture that champions innovation and forward-thinking.

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.

 

 

 

 

Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2014, Broadway Avenue northbound lanes between Main Street and 10th Street will be closed for emergency watermain repairs.  Broadway Avenue southbound traffic will not be affected.  Motorists please use Clarence Avenue as a detour.

The work should be completed and restrictions lifted by late Saturday afternoon, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.  The City thanks everyone for their patience.

Drivers are reminded to allow extra time when travelling through the orange zone, watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.