News Releases

OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON SENATOR SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE, JUNE 23-24  

Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge will have various lane restrictions in both directions to accommodate bridge washing. The work is expected to be completed by 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24.

RAMPS AT CIRCLE DRIVE AND WARMAN ROAD, JUNE 23-27

The following restrictions are in effect on the Circle Drive and Warman Road ramps for road reconstruction:

June 23-25
The Warman Road southbound on ramp to Circle Drive westbound continues to be closed for roadway paving. Access to Circle Drive westbound from Warman Road southbound is restricted. The ramp is expected to reopen by Wednesday, June 25.

June 24-27:
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, the Circle Drive eastbound off ramp to Warman Road southbound will be closed for roadway paving. Access to Warman Road southbound from the Circle Drive eastbound off ramp will be restricted. The ramp is expected to reopen by Friday, June 27. 

Crews will be working around-the-clock to accelerate the length of construction and minimize the impact to traffic.

25TH STREET EASTBOUND FROM 4TH AVENUE TO SPADINA CRESCENT, JUNE 24

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, the 25th Street eastbound lane will have restrictions between 4th Avenue and Spadina Crescent. All turning bays will be maintained. The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 3:00 p.m. that day.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE SOUTHBOUND

The Idylwyld Drive southbound curb (outside) lane from 25th Street to 24th Street continues to be closed while crews carry out streetscaping work. One lane will remain open to traffic. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27.

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 reminds property owners that the due date for payment of 2014 property taxes is Monday, June 30, 2014*. Payment can be made in person at City Hall up to 5:00 p.m. on June 30.

If you would like to avoid last minute lineups, consider the following convenient payment options:

Internet Banking Options – pay property taxes online through your bank’s internet banking options. Please allow up to 2 business days for payment processing by the vendor. Some vendors may take longer.

Financial Institutions – property taxes may be paid while doing your regular business at most financial institutions and banks.

City Hall Drop Boxes – you can place your property tax payment in one of the two drop boxes located at City Hall outside the main entrance or in the main foyer. Cheques only please, do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222-3^rd Avenue North in Saskatoon.
*A penalty of 1.25% per month will be applied to any 2014 taxes unpaid after June 30, 2014.

If you mail in your property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our Automated Voice Response toll free at 1-800-667-9944, or 306-975-2400 to determine if your payment has been received.

Other Tax Services/Programs for Property Owners

Tax Installment Payment Plan Service (TIPPS):  Property owners can apply to join this service that allows property taxes to be paid in convenient monthly installments. TIPPS payments are made by automatic withdrawal from a bank account.

Property Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Senior Citizen Homeowners: For qualified applicants, this program can provide extra financial flexibility by deferring the municipal and library portion of their property tax bill.

To apply for TIPPS or the Property Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Senior Citizen Homeowners, or for more details on property taxes, visit the City’s website at www.saskatoon.ca, and search under “P” for Property Tax, or call our Customer Service team at 306-975-2400 for helpful information.

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.

Two of Saskatoon’s newest neighbourhoods, Rosewood and Evergreen - originally scheduled for Monday and Tuesday street sweeping – will be postponed.  No Parking signs will be removed Friday and Saturday.

The recent rain, and the on-going construction in these developing areas, have left many of the streets under thick mud.  It is difficult for the street sweepers to collect this wet debris without smearing it.  No Parking signs will be posted throughout the neighbourhoods when street sweeping is rescheduled. 

Street sweeping is scheduled as follows for the next four days (weather permitting):

• Saturday, June 21- Pacific Heights
• Sunday, June 22 - Forest Grove
• Monday, June 23 – Mayfair (Streets), Hudson Bay Park (Streets), Kelsey-Woodlawn and Blairmore Suburban Centre
• Tuesday, June 24 – Greystone Heights, Brevoort Park and Grosvenor Park

To avoid a ticket and being relocated, drivers are reminded remove their vehicle from a scheduled street by 7:00 a.m.  For more information, schedule updates and Find My Vehicle!, visit Building Better Roads. You may also contact the 24-hour Street Sweeping Hotline at 306-975-2476 or streetsweep@saskatoon.ca.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts,visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #BetterRoadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.  

For Release: June 20, 2014

The City of Saskatoon plans to upgrade its metering system for utilities to a smart meter system that will allow the City to bill each resident fairly, based on actual usage rather than estimated usage. 

Currently, the City of Saskatoon bills customers based on estimated usage with manual meter reads taking place once every few months or so. This manual read often results in a bill that reflects necessary adjustments, either an increase or a decrease, based on actual use. When the Smart Meter System is active, which is scheduled for 2015, your bill will then reflect actual use every month.  This means fair billing for everyone.

If your utility bill has been larger in recent months, this is because a manual meter read has taken place. We are not increasing billing rates nor has the Smart Meter System been activated.

Smart Meters will result in many benefits for residents, including the ability to access data that will allow them to monitor and adjust their electricity and water consumption habits in order to save money and help the environment.

To find more information on Smart Meters, visit Saskatoon.ca and click on “Smart Meters” under Check This Out! 

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, the intersection of Central Avenue and 105th Street will be closed while crews repair a manhole. Motorists please use 104th Avenue or 106th Avenue as a detour. 
The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 6:00 p.m. that day, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

REMINDER: 8TH STREET WESTBOUND FROM BROADWAY AVENUE TO CLARENCE AVENUE
The 8th Street westbound lanes from Broadway Avenue to Clarence Avenue continue to be closed for paving. Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the eastbound lanes. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.

REMINDER: IDYLWYLD DRIVE SOUTHBOUND

The Idylwyld Drive southbound curb (outside) lane from 25th Street to 24th Street continues to be closed while crews carry out streetscaping work. One lane will remain open to traffic. The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27.

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.