News Releases

The City of Saskatoon is cautioning customers about a new telephone scam. Customers are receiving calls where the caller claims to represent the City of Saskatoon and says utilities will be disconnected if a payment is not received, and possibly asking for credit card or bank information.

The City of Saskatoon is reminding customers that credit card or bank account information is never collected over the telephone. The City of Saskatoon will send notices regarding outstanding utility account balances in the mail, and use an automated dialer to remind customers to contact Corporate Revenue before utility services are impacted.

Customers are asked to report suspicious calls by contacting Corporate Revenue at 306-975-2400 or the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300.

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 City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that the due date for payment of 2015 property taxes is today - Tuesday, June 30, 2015*. Payment can be made in person by cheque, cash or debit at City Hall up to 5:00 p.m. on June 30. Property taxes may also be paid while doing your regular business at most financial institutions and banks.

City Hall Drop Boxes – you can place your property tax payment in one of the two drop boxes located at City Hall outside the main entrance or in the main foyer. Cheques only please, do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222-3^rd Avenue North in Saskatoon.

If you have mailed in your property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our Automated Voice Response toll free at 1-800-667-9944, or 306-975-2400 to determine if your payment has been received.

*A penalty of 1.25% per month will be applied to any 2015 taxes unpaid after June 30, 2015.

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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IDYLWYLD DR NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED BETWEEN 51ST ST & HWY 16
(Cross-over construction)
Start: June 30, 6:00 a.m. End: July 1, 6:00 p.m. (Tentative)

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED BETWEEN 24TH ST E & 23RD ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: June 30, 9:00 a.m. End: June 30, 11:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK: 22ND ST W WB CENTRE & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO DIEFENBAKER DR
(Paving)
Diefenbaker Dr closed from Worobetz Pl to 22nd St W. Circle Dr SB on ramp to 22nd St WB maintained.
Start: June 30, 7:30 p.m. End: July 1, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

UPDATE: HWY 16 EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED BETWEEN IDYLWYLD DR & MARQUIS DR
(Cross-over construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 6:00 p.m. (Tentative)

SPADINA CRES E WB CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE S TO 20TH ST E
(Saskatchewan Jazz Festival)
Start: June 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 7, 6:00 a.m.

HWY 11 NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT VICTOR RD
(Stonebridge Interchange construction)
Start: June 15, 10:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO AGRA RD
(Force main installation)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 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.

The City of Saskatoon invites the public to Lathey Outdoor Pool (815 Taylor Street East) on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to celebrate the facility’s 60^th Anniversary.  The facility officially opened its doors to the public in July of 1955.

 Come sign a GIANT card, view the display of Lathey’s past, and meet the lifeguards and staff.  There will be face painting, games, swimming, and lots of family fun!

 Lathey Outdoor Pool's 60^th Anniversary Celebration - Wednesday, July 1, 2015

1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.:         Public swim

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:         Face painting and sidewalk chalk drawing

2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.:         Clown

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.:         Cake

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:         Relay race (water balloon toss, obstacle course, treasure hunt)

 Regular admission rates to the pool still apply.  For more information on Lathey or any pools, please visit saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.

 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.

Travel on Saskatoon Transit for fast, convenient service to and from the Canada Day celebrations at Diefenbaker Park this Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Routes 1 and 17 will be running in the vicinity of Diefenbaker Park on their regular Sunday/Holiday service until 9 p.m. Normal fares apply.

Fifteen minutes after the firework show ends, you can also catch a free ride from Diefenbaker Park with Saskatoon Transit. Four special routes will leave Diefenbaker Park from a temporary stop on the east side of St. Henry Avenue, just south of Ruth Street. Buses will follow a designated route, however, drivers will also stop on request at bus stops or locations where it’s safe to stop.

The four special service routes include:

Bus #1 – will travel to the Downtown Terminal, then continue on 2^nd Avenue and Warman Road and will end at the Lawson Terminal

Bus #2 – will travel to the Downtown Terminal, then continue on 22^nd Street and will end at the Confederation Terminal

Bus #3 – will travel via Ruth Street to the Market Mall Terminal, then continue on Taylor Street and Acadia Drive and will end at the Centre Mall Terminal

Bus #4 – will travel via 8^th Street to the Centre Mall Terminal, then continue on to Central Avenue and 115^th Street and will end at the bus stop at Berini Drive and 115^th Street

Access Transit will extend its service hours until midnight on Canada Day so that customers can take in the firework show at Diefenbaker Park. Trips must be booked in advance as per normal booking procedures. Access Transit customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on statutory holidays.

For more information on Saskatoon Transit, visit transit.saskatoon.ca, follow @StoonTransit on Twitter, or call Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100.

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