News Releases

From the August 20, 2015 meeting of Saskatoon City Council

8.1.8 Prohibition of Smoking in City-Operated Public Places

*An extension of the no smoking prohibition will include all public places operated by the City be addressed by amendment to The Smoking Control Bylaw, 2004, as opposed to the No Smoking Policy No. C06-001
*Administration will provide the appropriate letter of support for this initiative lobbying the Provincial Government to implement this Province wide.

8.1.9 Regulation of Electronic – Cigarettes/Vaping

*the report recommends approving an amendment to the No Smoking Policy to include electronic cigarette use under the definition of “smoke/smoking” thereby prohibiting electronic cigarette use in all City-owned buildings, pools, seating areas of outdoor sports facilities and within nine metres of the entrance of any civic building; and that the Smoking Control Bylaw be amended to restrict the use of electronic cigarettes.
*CARRIED

9.3.1 2014 Report on Service, Savings and Sustainability: How the City of Saskatoon is Improving Productivity

*The 2014 Report on Service, Savings and Sustainability: How the City of Saskatoon is Improving Productivity is posted on the City of Saskatoon website.
*Initiatives that have made a positive impact and realized improvements in City services, savings, and sustainability are highlighted in the report.
*The City has increased savings; realizing $17.7 million in increased operational efficiencies and service level enhancements as well $29.6 million in deferred capital spending in 2014. Saskatoon Land also delivered $15.4 million in financial returns to the City.
*The City’s various environmental programs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90,000 tonnes CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) annually, the equivalent of removing 18,750 cars off our roads. Civic programs also diverted approximately 20,000 tonnes of waste from the Saskatoon Landfill in 2014.
*REPORT RECEIVED

11.1 Councillor M. Loewen – Public Transit Needs of the Future

*The Canadian Urban Transit Association has expressed concerns about a transit infrastructure gap in Canada, saying public transit needs of the future require long-term, dedicated, indexed and recurrent funding.
*Councillor Loewen introduced a motion from the Canadian Urban Transit Association to urge the federal partis and candidates to make known their platforms to meet Canada’s public transit needs of the future.
*CARRIED

NEW

HIGHWAY 11/CIRCLE DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED UNDER THE OVERPASS
(Overhead deck repair)
Start: August 21, 7:00 a.m. End: August 21, 5:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: August 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED JUST AFTER CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Natural gasline work)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m

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.

The City of Saskatoon has partnered with the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre and the University of Saskatchewan Master Gardeners to develop the Healthy Yards demonstration garden at the Garden Patch for the public to visit and learn about gardening.

 “This new partnership has allowed us to create a garden that shows real Saskatoon examples of healthy choices for the garden and for the gardener,” says Brenda Wallace, Director of Environmental & Corporate Initiatives. “Whether you’re a new gardener or an experienced gardener, there is something for you at the Garden Patch.”

The public is invited to learn about gardening with less watering, less weeding and less fertilizing. The Garden Patch, located on the 900 block of 3^rd Avenue North (near 33^rd Street), is open during gardening hours: Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It’s free!

Self-guided tours include information on:

• Backyard composting
• Rain barrels and water conservation techniques
• Pesticide-free gardening
• Mulch to reduce weeding and watering
• Gardening tips
• Knowledgeable staff will be on site to answer questions.

The Garden Patch started as a community-driven urban agriculture initiative of the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.  All produce grown on site is distributed to the community at harvest time.

For more information, visit Saskatoon.ca/HealthyYards.

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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As a thank you to customers, admission will be free at the following City of Saskatoon outdoor pools:

• George Ward Outdoor Pool and Mayfair Outdoor Pool – Sunday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Riversdale Outdoor Pool and Lathey Outdoor Pool – Sunday, August 30, from   11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

General admission fees will still apply at the indoor pools in Lawson Civic Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, and Shaw Centre.

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

WARMAN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE
(Water valve installation)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Street light repair)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 40TH A ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Storm sewer inspection)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM STEEVES AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Road dip repair)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED JUST AFTER CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Natural gasline work)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m

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.