News Releases

The latest budget status report update, to be received by the Executive Committee today, shows a balanced budget is projected by the end of the year. 

“The business plan and budget has benefited overall in part from savings driven by lower than expected fuel costs and good construction weather,” says Kim Matheson, Director of Strategic & Business Planning. “The City also received a $1.46 million Workers Compensation Board refund.” 

“More money than expected from the Provincial power and natural gas companies, better returns on our investments, as well as savings and extra provincial funding for policing also contributed to this positive third quarter projection.”

So the City can react accordingly, status updates on the Corporate Business Plan and Budget each quarter help to ensure City Council and its Administration are aware of emerging financial issues and challenges.

To that end, City Administration is aware certain business lines face deficits because of more aggressive street sweeping, implementing a new parking system, lower electricity sales and the delayed rollout in the provincial Multi-Material Recycling Program. Fortunately, shortfalls can be cushioned with reserves or continuous improvement and cost-cutting measures.

“Additionally, building permit numbers and construction values continue to be strong,” Matheson says.  “At roughly this time last year, there were three construction permits with a value higher than $10 million; this year, there are seven such projects – which is another indicator Saskatoon’s economy remains strong.”

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The City’s Public Art Program invites all residents to meet the artist finalists at a public consultation for an upcoming art placement on Central Avenue.

The City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) has shortlisted three artists from the many submissions received for the placement:  Paul Reimer, Tony Stallard, and the artist team of Jarus and Kwest.

MEET THE FINALISTS:  Central Avenue Public Art Consultation
Thursday, November 19, 2015
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – “Come and Go”
Sutherland Evangelical Church Community Room
108 - 104^th Street West, Sutherland

This is a come-and-go session with the artists presenting their concepts and answering questions from the public.  The PAAC will take the public’s feedback into consideration when making their final selection for the winning artist later in November.

For more information on the City’s Public Art Program, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/publicart.

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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*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. For updates on road restrictions on other streets including residential, check our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map or Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts.

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR S SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(Expansion joint repairs)
Start: November 16, 8:00 a.m. End: November 26, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N SB CLOSED AT 19TH ST W
(Expansion joint repairs)
Start: November 16, 8:00 p.m. End: November 17, 7:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR S NB CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Expansion joint repairs)
All traffic will exit at 1st Ave.
Start: November 16, 8:00 p.m. End: November 17, 7:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST W
(Overpass repairs)
Start: November 16, 8:00 p.m. End: November 16, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

HWY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN 51ST ST E & MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Overpass and Idylwyld Dr N now open and temporary traffic signals removed. Speed restrictions still apply.
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

HWY 11 NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM VICTOR RD TO CIRCLE DR
(Road construction)
Hwy 11 SB onramp to Circle DR EB closed
Start: November 9, 10:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only. For updates on road restrictions on other streets including residential, check our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map or Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts.

NEW

2ND AVE S & 3RD AVE S CLOSED FROM 19TH ST TO 23RD ST
(Santa Claus Parade)
19th St closed from Ave A to 3rd Ave. 23rd St closed from 1st Ave to 3rd Ave
Start: November 15, 9:30 a.m. End: November 15, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

UPDATE: HWY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN 51ST ST E & MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Overpass and Idylwyld Dr N now open and temporary traffic signals removed. Speed restrictions still apply.
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 1ST AVE
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 13, 7:00 p.m. End: November 23, 7:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: November 23, 6:00 p.m.

HWY 11 NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM VICTOR RD TO CIRCLE DR
(Road construction)
Hwy 11 SB onramp to Circle DR EB closed
Start: November 9, 10:00 a.m. End: November 24, 5:00 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert.

The City of Saskatoon invites residents to participate in the second round of public engagement for the city’s first Active Transportation Plan (ATP).  Starting Friday, November 20, through Wednesday, December 9, 2015, there will be multiple opportunities to learn more and provide feedback on the recommendations being considered in the draft long-term plan for active transportation.

ATP Come-and-Go Public Events
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Station 20 West, 1120 20^th Street West
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Cosmopolitan Senior Centre, 614 11^th Street East
4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

ATP Online Survey
Friday, November 20 to Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Review the draft plan and provide feedback online at www.growingfwd.ca/activetransportation.

The ATP is part of the City’s Growth Plan to Half a Million and will provide a 30-year roadmap to increase opportunities for walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation in Saskatoon.  The plan is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2016 and will shape changes to infrastructure and support programs to encourage all of us to use active transportation more often – whether for work, pleasure, shopping, visiting friends and family, or running errands.

For more information on the ATP, or to sign up for project update notifications, please visit www.growingfwd.ca/activetransportation.

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.