News Releases

The Saskatoon Fire Department has outlined activities and events planned throughout National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 4 to 10 this year. The theme for the week is “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep, Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm”.

On Sunday, October 4, the department is hosting an Open House at Fire Station No. 1 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. The Open House will include live burn, fire extinguisher and sprinkler demonstrations as well as an opportunity to shoot water at targets, tour a fire truck, and stand in the bucket of an aerial truck.

“Last year over 500 people attended the Open House and we are expecting even more this year,” says Assistant Chief of Communications and Public Relations, Dave Bykowy. “Fire Prevention Week gives us an opportunity to showcase what we have, explain what we do, and answer any questions citizens may have.”

In addition to the Open House, the department is also offering fire truck tours at specific fire stations between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday:

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 3 (1906 York Avenue)

Monday, October 5, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 5 (421 Central Avenue)

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 9 (870 Attridge Drive)

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fire Truck Tours – Fire Station No. 8 (270 Slimmon Road)

Thursday, October 8, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Saskatoon Fire Department is pleased to announce that Dave Bykowy is the new Assistant Chief of Communications and Public Relations.

Assistant Chief Bykowy has been with the Fire Department for over 29 years. During that time, he has worked in the department’s Operations Division as a firefighter and Captain, in the Fire Prevention Division as an Inspector and Investigator, in the Training Division as a Fire Service Instructor and Assistant Chief, and now as the Assistant Chief of Communications and Public Relations with responsibility for Central Dispatch, Community Relations and the media.

“We are actively working to increase our visibility throughout the community by sharing and participating in our neighbourhoods,” says Bykowy. “Communications and Public Relations are a critical focus for our Department to move forward in this area.”

Bykowy replaces Morgan Hackl who became Fire Chief in August 2015. 

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HWY 11/16 CLOVERLEAF EB/WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) AND CENTRE LANES CLOSED APPROACHING OVERPASS
(Deck sealing)
There will be various interchanging EB & WB lane closures
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 4:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB/WB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO HOSPITAL DR
(Sewer connection repairs)
WB median lane, EB center & median lanes closed
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: CIRCLE DR W EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING AVE C
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 30, 10:30 p.m. End: October 1, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.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: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

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.

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 and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

As the City of Saskatoon (City) finalizes the rollout of the FlexParking program, the final 13 pay stations will be activated on Wednesday, September 30, in the Sutherland area.

Important tips and reminders:

1.         Have your licence plate number handy; you’ll need it at every transaction.

2.         Don’t forget to note the maximum allowable time where you’re parking; you can only park as long as the sign indicates, regardless of how much time you buy.

3.         You don’t need to display a dashboard ticket; your plate provides proof of payment.

4.         Balances on your parking purchase can be carried forward to any space that’s been switched over to the new system; balances cannot be applied to coin-metered spaces.

5.         You can buy additional parking time up to the posted maximum allowable time.

The City’s Disability and Veteran Parking Permit Program remains unchanged, and drivers are still required to display their placards.

For more information, including a map of where the new FlexParking pay stations are installed, as well as frequently asked questions, please visit saskatoon.ca/flexparking or call 306-975-2548.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City on Twitter and Facebook.

The deadline for residents to submit applications for the 2016 annual appointments to various civic Boards, Commissions, and Committees is
Friday, October 2, 2015.

Information pertaining to the various boards, commissions, and committees is available online at saskatoon.ca/boards and can also be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, the Information Desk at City Hall, all leisure centres, and all public libraries.

All applicants will be notified once City Council has formalized its appointments to boards and committees.  All appointments are effective January 1, 2016 unless otherwise stated.

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