News Releases

The Neighbourhood Level Infill Strategy (Strategy) made recommendations to address concerns regarding infill development that is currently occurring in established residential areas within Saskatoon. The Strategy recommended amending the development standards contained in the City of Saskatoon’s (City) Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 for primary dwellings (one-unit, two-unit, and semi-detached dwellings), and small multi-unit dwellings (up to four units) on corner lots.  The Planning and Development Division is proposing changes to the Zoning Bylaw that will ensure that these types of infill development are more compatible with existing residential development.

Residents are invited to attend a “come and go” open house to learn more about the proposed bylaw regulations, including development standards, design guidelines, and the approval process.  Civic staff will be in attendance to answer questions, gather feedback, and provide materials.

Open House for the Proposed Regulations for Primary Dwellings and Small Multiple-Unit Dwellings on Corners Lots
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
City Park Collegiate – Student Commons
820 9th Avenue North

Following the open house, background and information materials will also be available on www.saskatoon.ca, click “I” for Infill Development Strategy, along with the opportunity for residents to submit comments online.

The Strategy is one component of the overall Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon project to help guide investments to accommodate Saskatoon’s growth to half a million people.
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Having fulfilled their purpose and as part of the agreement with the artists, two short term art installations, Found Compressions One and Two and INFRA are being removed today, April 30, 2014.

Intended as a short-term installation, Found Compressions One and Two, by Saskatoon artist Keeley Haftner, is a sculpture of two cube-shaped cellophane wrapped bales of recyclable materials.

“The artwork has realized its full potential in terms of generating dialogue,” Haftner says and adds she now wants to think about a venue to show a new rendition of the work to discuss the project in its entirety.

INFRA, by Toronto artist Tonya Hart, was originally installed November 2013, on College Drive near Bottomley Avenue and was later relocated to the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink.  The artwork is a group of sculptures comprised of eight life-sized wolves created with fiberglass.  A fluorescent pigment gives the wolves their bright colours during the day and LED lighting provides their glow at night.

Both installations were placed within the City as part of our Placemaker Program, which aims to promote contemporary arts in a public space, by leasing artworks from the artist. The artwork is adjudicated by the City of Saskatoon’s Visual Arts Placement Jury.

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Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, sections of 7th Street between Preston Avenue and Early Drive will be closed for sanitary sewer upgrades. The sanitary sewer construction will be staged by the following sections:

- Preston Avenue to Argyle Avenue (including the Argyle Avenue/7th Street intersection)      

- Argyle Avenue to Campbell Avenue  (including the Campbell Avenue/7th Street intersection)

- Campbell Avenue to Early Drive (including the Early Drive/7th Street intersection)

- Preston Ave/7th Street intersection (affecting Northbound traffic)                   

Following the sanitary sewer work, road restoration will occur.

“No Parking” signs will be posted in advance of when the work will commence. Signs will also be posted to advise motorists of detour routes.

This project is part of the City of Saskatoon Flood Control Strategy and is designed to provide added protection against sanitary backup in basements during intense rain events.  This project is partially funded by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Canada Saskatchewan Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component.

All restrictions are expected to be lifted by June 27, 2014, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The City thanks everyone for their patience during this time.

Motorists 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.

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To accommodate a marathon event on Sunday, April 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., no parking signs and lane restrictions will be in place along marathon routes in the downtown area and along Spadina Crescent. The main road restrictions will include:

- Full closure of 4th Avenue between 22nd Street and 23rd Street
- Full closure of Avenue A between 19th Street and Spadina Crescent
- Spadina Crescent northbound between 20th Street and 33rd Street (including the exit from University Bridge) 
- 25th Street westbound curb lane from University Bridge to 6th Avenue

Drivers are reminded to drive carefully, watch for participants and officials and to be aware of “no parking” signs along the marathon route. The City thanks everyone for their patience.

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The City of Saskatoon Municipal Golf Courses are now open for the season with the exception of the Holiday Park Executive Nine and the Silverwood Front Nine, which will open on Wednesday, April 30, weather permitting. 

Holiday Park (Phone:  306-975-3325; 1630 Avenue U South)
• Driving Range now open
• Holiday Park 18:  now open
• Holiday Park Executive Nine:  opening Wednesday, April 30

 Silverwood (Phone:  306-975-3314; 3503 Kinnear Avenue)
• Driving Range now open
• Silverwood Lake (Front) Nine:  Wednesday, April 30
• Silverwood River (Back) Nine:  now open

Wildwood (Phone:  306-975-3320; 8th Street East)
• Now open

Online tee time reservations are now being accepted at www.saskatoon.ca/go/golf.  Golfers are able to book 9 or 18 holes of play for groups of 1-4 players up to ten days in advance at any of the three municipal golf courses.  Online tee time reservations are not available for same day bookings.  Same day bookings can be completed by phone or in person.  A valid email address is required to make tee time reservations. 
For more information on the City of Saskatoon golf courses, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/golf.

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