News Releases

The City of Saskatoon Green Cart program has expanded so more residents can conveniently dispose of yard waste without putting it in their black garbage cart. Food waste is not accepted in the 2015 Green Cart program.

For $55 we’ll collect your unbagged leaves, grass clippings and non-elm tree trimmings every two weeks from May to November. Register online at Saskatoon.ca/greencart. New registrations and renewals accepted until June 1. For more information call 306-975-2486.

The City’s compost depots open in mid-April for residents to drop off their leaves, grass and non-elm branches and tree trimmings free of charge. For locations and hours, visit Saskatoon.ca/compostdepots. The compost from our Compost Depots is used to improve our parks, community gardens and other public green spaces. The City will not be selling compost or mulch from the Compost Depots in 2015.

Yard waste makes up over 1/3 of the garbage from an average household, taking up valuable landfill space and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. When yard waste is buried in the landfill, it doesn’t turn into soil or compost because of the airless environment. Instead, it creates nasty stuff like methane gas and liquid leachate, which has to be managed under strict environmental regulations.

A healthy environment is essential to a healthy community, now and in the future. The City of Saskatoon demonstrates environmental leadership through outreach, partnerships, and community programs that help Saskatoon thrive in harmony with its natural environment, and conserve resources.

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 from the links at saskatoon.ca.

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The City of Saskatoon (City) invites residents and businesses to an open house to discuss current and future parking needs in the Downtown and adjacent commercial areas of Broadway and Riversdale.

OPEN HOUSE:  Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategy
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A brief presentation will be provided by the City and Parking Consultant at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
TCU Place - Salon A
35 - 22nd Street East

Feedback gathered at the open house will be used in the development of the upcoming Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategy.  The Strategy will identify potential adjustments to the parking system in the short-term, as well as a long-term plan to provide an appropriate supply of parking in the City Centre as Saskatoon grows to a population of 500,000

The City’s Project Team has been collecting information about existing parking challenges and anticipated future parking needs.  Before development can begin on the Parking Strategy, input is needed from residents and businesses to determine whether there are any gaps in the information collected and if preliminary ideas to improve parking systems are on the right track.

The City encourages everyone to participate in this important discussion about the parking issues that affect you today to help improve it in the future.

If you are unable to attend the open house, please visit www.shapingsaskatoon.ca to review meeting information.  If you have questions or wish to provide comments, please call the City’s Planning and Development Division at 306-975-7697 or email parking.study@saskatoon.ca.

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.

Saskatoon is in the midst of an on-going snow event that started Saturday morning and is continuing through the weekend. Snowfall accumulations along with blowing snow have created significant challenges for motorists.  Current weather forecast is calling for an additional 5 cm of snow, accompanied by strong winds.

Strong winds and blowing snow will continue to cause reduced visibility and poor driving conditions throughout the day. Drivers are reminded to slow down and  use extra caution as roadway conditions can change quickly.

Crews are working 24/7 and are currently focussing on plowing and sanding Circle Drive and other high speed priority roadways. In addition, crews are grading, sanding and salting priority streets and high risk intersections. Private contractors have been called in to assist with snow grading on priority streets.

Regular Snow & Ice service alerts will be issued this morning and late afternoon. If a snow event is declared the Snow & Ice Interactive Map will be updated as priority streets are graded. These updates will be shared on our social media channels and Saskatoon.ca.

To report any hazardous locations please contact Public Works Customer Service at 306-975-2476.

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.

Current weather forecasts are calling for up to 20 cm of snow over the weekend, strong winds and the possibility of freezing rain. Crews will be sanding and salting priority streets and high risk intersections 24/7 as it snows, with all equipment at the ready.

If the snow reaches 5 cm or more, private contractors will be called in to assist with snow grading on priority streets. Also, regular Snow & Ice service alerts will be issued in the morning and late afternoon and the Snow & Ice Interactive Map will be updated as priority streets are graded. These updates will be shared on our social media channels and Saskatoon.ca.

Strong winds and blowing snow could cause reduced visibility. Drivers are reminded to please use extra caution as roadway conditions change.

To report any hazardous locations please contact Public Works Customer Service at 306-975-2476.

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

23RD ST E CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(High Voltage Classic Hockey Tournament)
Start: March 21, 5:30 a.m. End: March 22, 8:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO ALBERT AVE
(Parks Tree Pruning)
Start: March 21, 8:00 a.m. End: March 22, 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.