News Releases

Last year, in Canada there were over a dozen lightning strike victims. Many of those injuries could have been avoided. Do you know when to take action and what to do?

We now know that over two-thirds of all damaging lightning strikes happen when the storm is either approaching or has just passed by rather than when it is directly overhead. Also the majority of injuries and fatalities are not caused by a direct lightning strike but rather by ground current or side flash events.

The Canadian Lightning Danger Map for the prairie region shows high-risk lightning areas in red, with animation showing the movement of the storms. The map is updated every 10 minutes based on current lightning observations.

When planning outdoor activities this summer, it is important to listen to weather forecasts, weather alerts, and to keep an eye on the sky in case weather conditions change. If you realize you are in a lightning danger area, either because you hear thunder or see red on the Canadian Lightning Danger Map, take shelter immediately, preferably in a house or an all-metal vehicle (not a convertible). DO NOT shelter under a tree; lightning tends to strike taller objects.

There is no safe place outdoors during a thunderstorm. When thunder roars, GO INDOORS!

The Canadian Lightning Danger Map can be found at weather.gc.ca by clicking on ‘Alerts’ and then the region you are interested in under Lightning Danger. The map is accessible on mobile devices.

Due to unexpected mechanical issues with the City’s fleet of collection trucks on Tuesday, Black Cart garbage collection for the Pacific Heights neighbourhood was delayed. Affected residents are asked to leave their Black Carts out for collection today.  

This delay may affect other Black Cart routes scheduled for collection June 10-12. If your cart is not collected as scheduled, please leave it out and it will be collected by the following day. In case of a conflict with Blue or Green Cart collection, residents are asked to place both carts out at their normal collection point. That will be either front streets or back lanes depending upon the normal collection route for residents.  A reminder to all please to ensure that there is at least four feet of clearance on all sides of each cart to allow for the equipment to operate and safely collect. 

Find timely Service Alerts for interruptions to the Black Cart collection schedule at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts or follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter.  The City of Saskatoon thanks residents for their patience.

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.

The Saskatoon Civic Conservatory (Conservatory) will remain open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, now that the Mendel Art Gallery has closed.

The Conservatory continues to showcase a variety of orchids, tropical and arid plants, and a new seasonal flower display each month.

The cost of admission is by donation.  For more information, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/conservatory and watch for pictures during show changes on the City of Saskatoon Facebook page.

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
LORNE AVE & ELM ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Storm & sewer repair)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 6:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM BERINI DR TO BERINI DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: June 10, 11:30 a.m.

22ND ST E WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO PACIFIC AVE
(Parks flower planting)
Start: June 10, 10:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.


ONGOING
QUEEN ST WB & EB FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N AND 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N CLOSED
(Water & sewer connection)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE & QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 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.

With the summer heating up, it is a great opportunity to visit Saskatoon’s newest Dog Park!  Hyde Park Dog Park officially opened Wednesday June 3, 2015.  Located in the Rosewood neighbourhood, off Boychuck Drive and Slimmon Road, is a fenced, 4.1 acre, off-leash space fully equipped with pet waste bags and garbage receptacles.

There are also five more active Dog Parks conveniently located throughout the city.  The following Dog Parks are available for all well-behaved and licensed dogs:

• Avalon - south end of Broadway Avenue;
• Caswell - next to the Mayfair Pool;
• Silverwood - access off Kinnear Avenue or the east end of Adilman Drive;
• Southwest - off Valley Road by the landfill; and
• Sutherland Beach - west off Central Avenue, just north of Attridge Drive.

 With many people and pets enjoying the city this summer, remember these tips to being a responsible pet owner:

• Pick up after your pet;
• Keep pets on-leash in all areas of the city, unless the area is clearly designated (signed) as a Dog Park; and
• Be considerate and courteous to other people enjoying the outdoors, and keep in mind that not everyone is comfortable around dogs, even friendly ones.

 For a map and more information, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/dogparks.

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.