News Releases

The City of Saskatoon’s (City) Website Project Steering Committee is pleased to announce the launch of three new engagement exercises in September.  These exercises focus on understanding what residents want to be able to do on the new website homepage and how they’d like it to look.

“Public involvement is key to a successful redesign of Saskatoon.ca,” says Project Manager Rob Gilhuly.  “The website project is at a vital point in its development. Residents now have the opportunity to shape decisions around the site’s design and functionality.”

“A new poll will help gauge citizen preference between two different design approaches.  We also want to test different homepage layouts to see if they help users in task completion,” Gilhuly says.  “The City encourages all residents to visit the project engagement site, new.saskatoon.ca to get involved.”

For more information on the website project, or to sign to become a volunteer tester, please visit new.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 at @CityofSaskatoon and @YXEServiceAlerr and on Facebook at Saskatoon City News.

NEW
VALLEY RD SB & NB RAMPS AT CIRCLE DR WB CLOSED
(Road paving)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 16, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W EB & WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM AVE E S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Start: September 16, 9:00 a.m. End: September 23, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING

TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic set in NB lanes
Start: August 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 20, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes
Start: August 22, 10:30 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED ON FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

During the 60th Anniversary Conference and Tradeshow, the International Downtown Association (IDA) recognized the City of Saskatoon (City) with a Downtown Merit Award for its work and initiatives related to the changes made to the 20-year-old Placemaker Program.  The IDA received 58 submissions, with Saskatoon receiving 1 of 17 awards handed out in the Programming and Events category.  The Placemaker Program was recognized for its focus on programs and events aimed at improving the image and vitality of the Downtown and its ability to attract visitors.

In addition, the City is also pleased to announce the installation of two new temporary artworks as part of the program.  The two new pieces, selected by the City’s Visual Arts Placement Jury, will be on display for up to two years. 

Sweetgrass Sway, by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw, is comprised of 12 feather-shaped flags with images of sweetgrass on them and arranged in the infinity symbol.  It is located at the entrance to Cosmopolitan Park at the top of the University Bridge at College Drive and Saskatchewan Crescent.

Faces, by artists Adrian Bica, Dimitri Karopoulos, and Sebastian Lubczynski, is a sculptural installation of a head made of polystyrene panels mounted to a structural steel frame with plantings.  It has been installed at University Drive and College Drive.

For more information regarding the Placemaker Program, visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/placemaker.

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
20TH ST W EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE B S
(Crane Lift)
Start: September 15, 9:00 a.m. End: September 15, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT BROADWAY AVE INTERSECTION
(Road work)
Start: September 15, 9:30 a.m. End: September 15, 4:00 p.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE 2-WAY TRAFFIC IN NB LANES FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 20, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 10:30 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED ON FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW SATURDAY

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES TO 19TH ST
(Fun run)
19th St EB curb (outside) lane closed from 3rd Ave to Broadway Ave
Start: September 13, 6:00 a.m. End: September 13, 1:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Food truck festival)
Start: September 13, 8:30 a.m. End: September 14, 12:00 a.m.

33RD ST E CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE F N
(33rd Street Fair)
Start: September 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 13, 5:00 p.m.

NEW SUNDAY

1ST AVE N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 23RD ST TO PARKING LOT
(Water & sewer repairs)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 12:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE NB CLOSED NORTH OF CIRCLE DR
(Pole maintenance)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: September 14, 9:00 a.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB & EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE INTERSECTION
(Pole maintenance)
Start: September 14, 9:00 a.m. End: September 14, 11:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE TO CIRCLE DR WB CLOSED
(Pole maintenance)
Start: September 14, 9:00 a.m. End: September 14, 11:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CENTRAL AVE
(Pole maintenance)
Start: September 14, 11:00 a.m. End: September 14, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: September 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 7:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST W TO 24TH ST E
(Streetscaping)
Traffic will merge to one lane. Right turn from 25th St EB to Idylwyld Dr SB will be maintained
Start: September 2, 9:00 a.m. End: September 14, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE 2-WAY TRAFFIC IN NB LANES FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Start: August 25, 10:00 a.m. End: September 20, 7:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO AVE W N
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic set in WB lanes of 33rd St
Start: August 22, 10:30 a.m. End: September 19, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED ON FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the SB lanes. 45th St W closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 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 on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.