News Releases

 For Immediate Release:  October 8, 2014
 CP14-116

The City of Saskatoon wants to provide all of its citizens and visitors with honest and open information about Transit contract negotiations.  So, we have updated this page on our website to provide you with just the facts.

Here, you will be able to find many answers to questions that are clear and concise.

This page will be updated daily during the work week, so please make sure to check back often. 

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NEW
MILLAR AVE SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 51ST ST E
(Water service replacement)
Start: October 9, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 6:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE CLOSED FROM 50TH ST E TO 51ST ST E
(Water connection repair)
Start: October 9, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT LAURIER DR
(Light pole installation)
Start: October 9, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 12:00 p.m.
108TH ST WB & EB FROM MORAN AVE TO CENTRAL AVE
(Water & sewer installation)
Start: October 9, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING
24TH ST E CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Road Paving)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM EMERSON AVE TO WALPOLE AVE
(Sidewalk & Curb repair)
Start: October 7, 7:30 a.m. End: October 9, 3:30 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB LANE FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Streetscaping)
Start: October 6, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 3:00 p.m.
11TH ST W CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO CHAPPELL DR
(Patch paving)
Sections of the road will be closed for patch paving. Access to businesses & compost depot will be maintained via 22nd St W
Start: September 23, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 6:00 p.m.

UPDATE: 33RD ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE Y TO AVE W
(Water main lining)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the WB lanes
Start: August 22, 9:00 a.m. End: October 17, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM GATEWAY BLVD TO THE AIRPORT
(Roadway improvements)
Two-way traffic accommodated in 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.

 
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City of Saskatoon is undertaking repair work to the Isinger Park children’s playground, located in Phase II at River Landing between Avenues B and C. The playground will be fenced off and closed for approximately one week as crews make repairs to the playground surface and restrict activity to allow time for the repair work to cure. It is anticipated that the playground will be reopened by October 15 barring any unforeseen circumstances and weather permitting. 

Isinger Park contains tot and intermediate play structures, benches, trees and shrubs, lit pathways, and irrigated turf.  We apologize for any inconvenience while crews work to complete this work while the weather holds, to ensure a smooth and safe playground surface area

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 October 14, 2014 meeting of the Standing Policy Committee (SPC) for Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services will receive two separate reports from the Administration regarding waste collection service in Saskatoon.

“Environmental Leadership is one of our Strategic Goals,” says Brenda Wallace, Director of Environmental & Corporate Initiatives.  “These reports launch the next step forward in the conversation about sustainable and efficient waste collection for our citizens.”

“Services reviewed in these reports are intended to meet citizen expectations for convenience, without trading off affordability.  By improving current service and introducing new services, we seek to save taxpayers money today and over the long term.”

In one report, the Administration presents options for an organics collection program for homes.  The City plans to engage with citizens later this year to share information, answer questions and collect feedback on three options:

*Option 1 – A Co-mingled Subscription Program that allows residents to volunteer for year-round collection of food and yard waste by paying monthly fees.  Fees may range from $13 to $25 per month.

*Option 2 – A Comprehensive Food Waste and Subscription Yard Waste Program which would provide every resident with a small cart for year-round food waste collection.  Residents may also volunteer for seasonal yard waste collections on a fee for service basis.  Fees for each service may be under $10 per month.

*Option 3 – A Comprehensive Co-mingled Program that provides every resident with a large cart for year-round food and yard waste collection.  Fees for this inclusive program may be in the $12 per month range.

A report on the results of public engagement for a residential organics program will be presented to City Council in March 2015.

The other report the SPC will consider outlines the Service Review of waste handling already underway and identifies opportunities to address issues and reduce costs. Potential cost savings identified for further study, include:

*Frequency of garbage collections – consider reducing the number of months with weekly collections.

*Landfill operating hours – the City’s landfill is currently open 363 days/year.

*Back lane collection of garbage and recycling – issues identified include lost productivity due to slower collections, safety and damage to back lanes.

The Waste Handling Service Review will include public information and engagement. Recommendations on potential cost savings will be presented to City Council in March 2015.

The initiatives described in these reports support the long-term strategy to eliminate the need for a new landfill under the Strategic Goal of Environmental Leadership, and the long-term strategy to increase productivity by being more efficient in the way we do business under the Strategic Goal of Continuous Improvement.

To view the reports, visit the City’s website at Saskatoon.ca, search “Agendas and Reports” and click on the 2014 SPC on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services for October 14.

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 following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 13, 2014:

City Hall will be closed.

Parking meters will not require payment.  Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability.

Municipal Impound Lot will not be releasing vehicles to the public.

Saskatoon Landfill will be open with regular summer hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Compost Depots will be open with regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Garbage, Recycling and Leaves & Grass collection will take place as scheduled.

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed.

Mendel Art Gallery and Saskatoon Civic Conservatory will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Admission is free.

TRANSIT SERVICES

Access Transit will operate with regular Holiday Service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.  Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures.  Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.

RECREATION AND SPORT

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo:  Regular hours of operation.

Golf Courses: Regular hours of operation (dawn to dusk) for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood.

Lions SkatePark and Satellite SkateSites: Regular hours of operation (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).

Leisure Centres

Cosmo Civic Centre: CLOSED

Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track (in the SaskTel Sports Centre): CLOSED

Lakewood Civic Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Lawson Civic Centre: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

Saskatoon Field House: Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Holiday Fitness Class 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Shaw Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre:  Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times, please visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.  For more information on operating hours and programs, please contact the Leisure Centres or facilities.

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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