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COVID-19: All City facilities close to the public, core services maintained
March 18, 2020 - 10:09am
The City of Saskatoon is closing to the public all its facilities including City Hall; this follows the provincial government declaration of a public emergency for COVID-19 (coronavirus).
“While we are closed to the public, our business operations will continue to provide essential services for our residents as much as possible,” says City Manager Jeff Jorgenson.
Jorgenson says this move is an important preventative measure. It will help slow the rate of COVID-19 infection in Saskatoon and protect City staff, as well as vulnerable populations, which include seniors and people with compromised immune systems.
The City reminds the public that we offer many online services which are listed at: www.saskatoon.ca/onlineservices
“We continue to work with internal and external partners, including the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Ministry of Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada on a proactive approach to deal with COVID-19,” Jorgenson says.
The City continues to thank its staff and citizens for their patience and support. Jorgenson says as City leaders continue to respond to a rapidly evolving situation meanwhile promising to provide information as it becomes available.
The provincial health ministry encourages everyone to be mindful of good hand hygiene, cough etiquette and social distancing. For those who have risk factors such as old age, or underlying health issues, medical experts encourage those people to stay away from crowded areas.
The City of Saskatoon continues to encourage the community to reach out to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and to those organizations that assist with our vulnerable homeless population.
We are constantly reassessing the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and residents. We will also continue to reassess the way we deliver services to the public in order to keep staff and residents safe when we are out in the community.
Updates will continue to be provided at saskatoon.ca/covid-19 and at saskatoonpolice.ca
Valve work scheduled for Avenue H North
April 18, 2018 - 6:49am
- Avenue H will be closed to traffic between 22nd Street and 23rd Street on Thursday, April 19.
- Detour signs will be in place well in advance of the work zone, directing traffic around the area.
- Transit Route 3 Hudson Bay/ City Centre will be impacted by this construction zone. Please consult the app called Transit for details.
- Drivers are advised to expect delays and may want to reroute their commute and avoid the area if possible.
- Plan your bus route in advance online at Saskatoontransit.ca or on your mobile device with the real-time Google Maps or Transit App.
- Refer to the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map for updates and more information.
Water valve repairs will close a section of Avenue H between 22nd Street and 23rd Street on April 19, 2018. This work is scheduled to take one day to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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The City thanks drivers for their patience while this necessary work is carried out. 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.
Section of Warman Road to close for resurfacing work
June 1, 2018 - 7:53am
Weather permitting, the City will be resurfacing Warman Road southbound between Circle Drive and 7th Avenue this weekend. The work will take place overnight on Saturday and Sunday (June 2 & 3) between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
While work is underway, there will be a complete closure to southbound traffic at this location. Signage will advise road users to take an alternate route.
City crews will be returning to Warman Road during the summer months, when traffic volumes are lighter, in order to pave the stretch of roadway between 7th Avenue and 33rd Street. Due to its proximity to residential areas, and the potential for noise disruptions, paving at this location needs to take place during the day.
For updates on construction projects anytime, refer to the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Road users are reminded to reduce speeds, stay alert and mind posted signage and barriers when encountering a construction zone.
Traffic signals operational at Warman Road intersection
May 18, 2018 - 6:25am
- Traffic lights have been repaired and the intersection is fully operational.
- Road users can use normal routes.
- Visit saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter for Traffic Detour updates.
- Refer to the Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map for updates and more information
Repairs to traffic signal lights at Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive are now complete. Normal operations have been fully restored at this intersection.
Yesterday afternoon, a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive caused considerable damage to the traffic control equipment and the concrete pad that supports it. This damage resulted in the intersection operating as a 3-way stop while crews worked to repair the concrete pad and restore the traffic control equipment.
Due to the substantial damage at this location, underground repairs were required. Underground work was completed overnight last night and crews replaced the traffic cabinet this morning.
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Shaw Centre Competitive Pool Closed for Maintenance July 29 through September 5, 2016
July 26, 2016 - 7:04am
- Competitive pool: July 29 to September 5, inclusive;
- Women’s change room: August 2 to 12;
- Men’s change room: August 15 to 19;
- Family change room: August 22 to 26; and
- Main Hot Tub: August 18 to September 5, inclusive.
The Shaw Centre competitive pool will be closed for maintenance from Friday, July 29, at 12:00 p.m., through Monday, September 5, 2016. During this time, the leisure pool will remain open with modified access provided through the change rooms. The Hamm Fitness Centre and Walking Track will also remain open to the public during this time. Regularly scheduled programming for the competitive pool will resume on Tuesday, September 6. Please refer to Drop-in Online at saskatoon.ca/dropinonline for up-to-date information on affected programs.
Maintenance closures will also occur in the change rooms and hot tub areas on the following dates (subject to change). Access to alternate change rooms will be made available during this time:
Visitors and patrons may notice slight construction odours in the building due to painting and work being done.
The Saskatoon Field House, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Lakewood, Lawson and Cosmo Civic Centres, and Terry Fox Track will maintain regular hours during this time. For drop-in programming information at any of the other six facilities, please refer to saskatoon.ca/dropinonline.
The City of Saskatoon and Shaw Centre thank patrons for their cooperation. For more information on programming and services affected, please contact the facility at
306-975-7744.