News Releases

Active Like a Girl is a free annual one-day sports event for girls ages 10 to 14 that will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2015, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road).

Girls are invited to experience soccer, floor hockey, and wheelchair basketball with world class Olympians and 2015 Parapan American athletes:

Colleen Sostorics, Olympian (Women’s Ice Hockey)

Played extensively for Canada at the international level with achievements including three Olympic gold medals, three gold and three silver medals at the Women’s World Championships, and five gold medals and one silver medal at the 4 Nations Cup.

Deidra Dionne, Olympian (Freestyle Aerial Ski)

A bronze medalist at the 2002 Winter Olympics in freestyle aerial ski.  She also won bronze medals at the 2001 and 2003 FIS World Freestyle Ski Championships.

Erica Gavel, Parapan American Silver Medalist (Wheelchair Basketball)

After playing basketball for the University of Saskatchewan, her career was cut short by a knee injury, until she discovered the same passion for wheelchair basketball.  Since taking up the sport in 2012, she has earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Alabama, a gold medal at the 2014 Canadian Junior National Wheelchair Basketball Championships, and a silver medal at the 2015 Parapan Games.

Active Like a Girl is hosted by the City of Saskatoon’s Community Development Division, in partnership with Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan, Sask Sport Inc., and Women in Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation.

Register by September 10, 2015, by calling 306-975-3378.  Transportation services are available; please inquire when registering.

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

EXPECT DELAYS: 22ND ST W WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO HART RD
(Resurfacing)
One median (inside) lane will remain open
Start: August 27, 7:00 a.m. End: August 28, 6:00 a.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Sewer connection work)
Start: August 27, 6:30 a.m. End: August 27, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

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

Today, City Council approved an overall electrical rate increase of 2 per cent. For the average residential customer this is a monthly increase of approximately $1.70. The rate increase is effective September 1, 2015.

A few tips to reduce your energy use as we approach winter:

1. Ensure your home is well insulated and properly sealed.
2. Ensure indoor humidity levels are 30% to 50%.
3. Install an automatic timer on your lights.

For more information visit saskatoon.ca.

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EXPECT DELAYS: 22ND ST W WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO HART RD
(Resurfacing)
One median (inside) lane will remain open
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM MCCLOCKLIN RD TO CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 6:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: August 26, 9:00 a.m. End: August 26, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: UNIVERSITY BRIDGE EB/WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED
(Bridge deck sealing)
Start: August 26, 9:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: COLLEGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Bridge deck sealing)
2-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: August 26, 9:00 p.m. End: August 27, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

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

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 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.

NEW

EXPECT DELAYS: 22ND ST W WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER DR TO HART RD
(Resurfacing)
One median (inside) lane will remain open
Start: August 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 26, 6:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 3:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM MAIN ST TO 10TH ST E
(Utility cut repair)
Start: August 25, 9:00 a.m. End: August 25, 6:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO CLARENCE AVE N
(Bridge deck sealing)
2-way traffic in WB lanes
Start: August 25, 9:00 p.m. End: August 26, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

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

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 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.