News Releases

The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 13, 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 summer hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Compost Depots will be open with regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Garbage, Recycling and Leaves & Grass collection will take place as scheduled.

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed.

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

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.

RECREATION AND SPORT

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo:  Regular hours of operation.

Golf Courses: Regular hours of operation (dawn to dusk) for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood.

Lions SkatePark and Satellite SkateSites: Regular hours of operation (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).

Leisure Centres

Cosmo Civic Centre: CLOSED

Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track (in the SaskTel Sports Centre): CLOSED

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

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

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

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

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

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Holiday Fitness Class 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

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

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

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

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times, please visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.  For more information on operating hours and programs, please contact the Leisure Centres or facilities.

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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NEW
IDYLWYLD DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT STANLEY PL
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Part of Idylwyld Dr SB left turn lane approaching 33rd St closed
Start: October 8, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR WB & LORNE AVE EXIT RAMP LANE RESTRICTIONS
(Crash cushion repairs)
Start: October 8, 11:00 a.m. End: October 8, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING

CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & MIDDLE LANES CLOSED FROM JUST EAST OF THE CIRCLE DR. S BRIDGE
(Road Repair)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.
24TH ST E CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Road Paving)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 6:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN MUNROE AVE & WIGGINS AVE
(Sidewalk repairs)
Restrictions reset each day
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 3:30 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM EMERSON AVE TO WALPOLE AVE
(Sidewalk & Curb repair)
Start: October 7, 7:30 a.m. End: October 8, 3:30 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Streetscaping)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 3:00 p.m.
UPDATE: 11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 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.

Winter is just around the corner and the City of Saskatoon is making sure crews are ready for when the snow falls.

Beginning on Wednesday, October 8, snow plow operator training will begin on high-speed sections of Idylwyld Drive and Circle Drive on weekdays, outside of rush hours, between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and again some afternoons between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The training will continue until Tuesday, October 28.

One pilot truck will follow two slow-moving snow plows to alert drivers of the slower hazard ahead. Drivers are reminded to use caution when passing the convoy.

Sanding trucks may also be operating on rural, gravel roads as operators train for the upcoming snow season.

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.

NEW
8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM EMERSON AVE TO WALPOLE AVE
(Sidewalk & Curb repair)
Start: October 7, 7:30 a.m. End: October 9, 3:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB & WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & MIDDLE LANES CLOSED FROM JUST EAST OF THE CIRCLE DR. S BRIDGE
(Road Repair)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.
24TH ST E CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Road Paving)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 6:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN MUNROE AVE & WIGGINS AVE
(Sidewalk repairs)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR NB & 22ND ST EXIT RAMP LANE RESTRICTIONS
(Crash cushion repairs)
Speed limit reduced to 60km/h
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 7, 11:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR NB & 1ST AVE EXIT RAMP LANE RESTRICTIONS
(Crash cushion repairs)
Speed limit reduced to 60km/h
Start: October 7, 11:00 a.m. End: October 7, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Streetscaping)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 3:00 p.m.
11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 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 is pleased to announce that based on the results of the Bridging to Tomorrow Request for Qualifications (RFQ), three teams have been chosen to move on to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for the North Commuter Parkway and the Traffic Bridge Replacement Project.

“As the project comprises not just the initial design and construction, but the operation and maintenance of the projects for a 30 year term, the RFP is a very comprehensive undertaking,” says Dan Willems, the City’s Bridging to Tomorrow Project Manager. “The successful team from this stage of the procurement process will be chosen to partner with the City on this important project.”

Seven applicant teams responded to the RFQ. Following a comprehensive evaluation of the submissions, the teams that will participate in the RFP process, listed alphabetically, are:

Bridge City Infrastructure Group (Aecon Concessions, Bank of Nova Scotia, CH2M Hill Canada Ltd., Flatiron Constructors Canada Limited, Hatch Mott MacDonald Ltd., Hochtief PPP Solutions North America Inc., P. Machibroda Engineering Ltd., Volker Stevin Highways Ltd.)

Bridge City Partners (Acciona Concessions Canada, AECOM, DIF Infra 3 Canada,  Mainroad Holdings Ltd., Natixis, Pacer Projects Corp,

Graham Commuter Partners (ASL Paving, BBGI, Buckland & Taylor, Clifton, Gracorp Capital Partners LP, Graham Infrastructure, National Bank Financial, Tetra Tech)

The City's project team is currently working with its advisors to finalize the RFP document which will be released to the short-listed firms in December 2014.

 

For Release: October 4, 2014 FR14 - 126

At approximately 12:35 Saskatoon Fire Department responded to an unknown substance leaking from a Tractor trailer. Engine 4 was the first apparatus on scene and found a 3,000 litre tank that had been damaged and leaked into a parking lot at the south east corner of Avenue C and Cynthia Street.

The product was identified as an asphalt emulsion. This substance is not a serious health risk to people and the main concern was to minimize damage to the environment.

Engine 7 provided more absorbent and diking materials to minimize the spread of the product. It is estimated that diking prevented 500 litres from entering the storm basin. The Ministry of Environment, Saskatoon Police Service, Envirotec Services and the City of Saskatoon all responded to mitigate the spill in a timely fashion.

Within two and a half hours the storm drain line was identified and isolated to prevent further damage. No contaminant had reached the South Saskatchewan River. The Ministry of Environment remains in command of the incident as the cleanup process is underway.

No injuries occurred at this incident and no cost for the cleanup is available.

 

 

 

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All public skating scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Lion’s Arena is cancelled due to a mechanical failure with the ice making plant. Repairs are expected to be completed and the regular schedule to resume Monday, Oct. 6.

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.

NEW
MAIN ST CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Crane lift)
No left turn from Broadway Ave SB to Main St EB
Start: October 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO 24TH ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 38TH ST
(Sidewalk Repair)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM STANLEY PL TO MINTO PL & FROM GREY PL TO ALLEY
(Median Repair)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Phase 3: Streetscaping)
NB traffic accommodated in SB lanes. SB traffic detoured via Egbert Ave & Bryans Ave  
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 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.

NEW SATURDAY

22ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE O N
(Tree removal)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 5, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Tree pruning)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO OXFORD ST
(Bike event)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING IDYLWYLD DR SB ON-RAMP
(Signal maintenance)
Start: October 4, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 12:00 p.m.

NEW SUNDAY

2ND AVE N SB CLOSED AT 22ND ST INTERSECTION
(Sign installation)
Start: October 5, 5:30 a.m. End: October 5, 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE DR OVERPASS EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED OVER IDYLWYLD DR
(Microsurfacing/seal coating)
Start: October 5, 6:00 a.m. End: October 5, 10:00 a.m.

51ST ST OVERPASS EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED OVER IDYLWYLD DR
(Microsurfacing/seal coating)
Start: October 5, 6:00 a.m. End: October 5, 10:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM STANLEY PL TO MINTO PL & FROM GREY PL TO THE ALLEY
(Median Repairs)
Start: October 5, 7:30 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 38TH ST
(Sidewalk Repair)
Start: October 5, 7:30 a.m. End: October 5, 4:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST TO 3RD AVE
(Light the Night Walk)
Start: October 5, 8:00 a.m. End: October 5, 9:30 p.m.
ONGOING
11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Phase 3: Streetscaping)
NB traffic accommodated in SB lanes. SB traffic detoured via Egbert Ave & Bryans Ave  
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 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.

NEW

CIRCLE DR NB RAMP TO COLLEGE DR EB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: October 3, 7:30 a.m. End: October 3, 9:30 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 11TH ST W & VALLEY RD
(Manhole Repairs)
Start: October 3, 8:00 a.m. End: October 3, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST EB & WB TURN LANES TO CIRCLE DR CLOSED UNDER CIRCLE DRIVE OVERPASS
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: October 3, 9:30 a.m. End: October 3, 11:30 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB CLOSED FROM HEROLD RD TO SLIMMON RD
(Transformer Installation)
Start: October 3, 9:30 a.m. End: October 3, 12:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN PRESTON AVE & 108TH ST
(Road Paving)
108th St off-ramp closed
Start: October 3, 10:30 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 3, 11:30 a.m. End: October 3, 1:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB MEDIAN (INDSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING HWY 16 OVERPASS
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: October 3, 1:00 p.m. End: October 3, 3:30 p.m.
ONGOING
UPDATE: SPADINA CRES E SB CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 24TH ST E
(Roadwork)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 6:00 p.m.

11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 14, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Phase 3: Streetscaping)
NB traffic accommodated in SB lanes. SB traffic detoured via Egbert Ave & Bryans Ave  
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 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.