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21ST ST E RESTRICTIONS FROM 4TH AVE S TO SPADINA CRES E
(Manhole rehab)
EB&WB traffic squeezed into parking lanes
Start: March 13, 9:00 a.m. End: March 13, 1:00 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.

Public Skating and Parent & Tot Skating are wrapping up for the season at the City of Saskatoon indoor rinks.  Archibald, Cosmo, Lions, and Kinsmen Arenas will remain open for ice rental until Thursday, March 19, 2015.  ACT Arena will be extending public skating and Parent & Tot skating sessions until the end of March and will be open throughout the Spring and Summer for ice rental only.  Please call the Allocations Office (located in Lawson Civic Centre) at 306-975-3366 for booking information.

Archibald Arena:  (1410 Windsor Street, 306-975-3313)
Sunday, March 15:  Last day for Public Skating (12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 18:  Last day for Parent & Tot Skate (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Thursday, March 19:  Last day for ice rental

Cosmo Arena:  (3130 Laurier Drive, 306-975-3370)
Monday, March 16:  Last day for Parent & Tot Skate (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Thursday, March 19:  Last day for Public Skating (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Thursday, March 19:  Last day for ice rental

Gordie Howe Kinsmen Arena:  (1405 Avenue P South, 306-975-3310)
Thursday, March 19:  Last day for ice rental

Lions Arena:  (2205 McEown Avenue, 306-975-3306)
Sunday, March 15:  Last day for Public Skating (2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.)
Tuesday, March 17:  Last day for Parent & Tot Skate (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Thursday, March 19:  Last day for ice rental

ACT Arena:  (107 - 105th Street East, 306-975-3316)
Sunday, March 22 and 29:  Additionally scheduled Public Skating (2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, March 24 and 31:  Additionally scheduled Public Skating (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Monday, March 30: Last day of Parent & Tot Skate (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)

Ice continues to be available for rent by calling the Allocations Office at 306-975-3366.

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The City of Saskatoon Cultural Diversity and Relations Committee (Committee) invites everyone to the “Living in Harmony” Recognition, Art and Literary Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Broadway Theatre.  The Awards Ceremony marks the date of March 21 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

“Living in Harmony” Recognition, Art and Literary Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
10 a.m.
Broadway Theatre
Saskatoon, SK
715 Broadway Avenue

The “Living in Harmony” program recognizes the efforts of individuals who engage or promote intercultural harmony and social cohesion.  This event acknowledges the “Living in Harmony” Literary and Art Contest winners and the “Living in Harmony” Community Recognition Award recipients.  The Committee presents these awards to focus attention on the positive initiatives taking place in Saskatoon.

For more information, please visit www.saskatoon.ca and search “Race Relations Month.”

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Progress continues on the City of Saskatoon’s (City) Recreation and Parks Master Plan (Master Plan) to guide the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of recreation and parks programs, services, and facilities.

The City invites you to an open house to review the initial draft of the Master Plan.  Input gathered through community engagement has shaped the Master Plan, and the purpose of the open house is to check in with the community to ensure the draft has captured the community’s perspective before it becomes finalized this Spring.

Members of the consulting team and City representatives will be in attendance to discuss the draft Master Plan and collect any comments you may have.

OPEN HOUSE:  Recreation and Parks Master Plan – Initial Draft
Thursday, March 12, 2015
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – “Come and Go” Open House, Brief Presentation at 12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – “Come and Go” Open House, Brief Presentation at 6:00 p.m.

Cosmo Civic Centre – Meeting Rooms A and B
3130 Laurier Drive

If you are unable to attend the open houses, please visit www.shapingsaskatoon.ca to review information on the draft Master Plan and provide your feedback.  If you have questions, please call the City’s Community Development Division at 306-975-2289.

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The access roads and conditions at the City of Saskatoon snow storage sites are quickly deteriorating due to the warmer temperatures experienced this week. All visitors to these sites are advised to use caution to avoid getting stuck.

To prevent further damage to the condition of roads and prevent vehicles from getting stuck, the following two sites will be closed today at 5:00 p.m. until further notice:

Southeast - 8th Street (east of Boychuck Drive)
Southwest - Valley Road (west of the Saskatoon Landfill access)

The two remaining sites are scheduled to close on Thursday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m.; however, conditions are being closely monitored and they may be required to close sooner.

Northeast - Central Avenue (3.8 km north of Attridge Drive)
Northwest - Wanuskewin Road (1.4 km south of Highway 11)

The City of Saskatoon apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks everyone for their cooperation.  Please call Public Works Customer Service at 306-975-2476 for more information and check the City’s website for status updates on closed sites.

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