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CIRCLE DR NB RAMP TO COLLEGE DR EB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: October 3, 7:30 a.m. End: October 3, 9:30 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 11TH ST W & VALLEY RD
(Manhole Repairs)
Start: October 3, 8:00 a.m. End: October 3, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST EB & WB TURN LANES TO CIRCLE DR CLOSED UNDER CIRCLE DRIVE OVERPASS
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: October 3, 9:30 a.m. End: October 3, 11:30 a.m.

TAYLOR ST E EB CLOSED FROM HEROLD RD TO SLIMMON RD
(Transformer Installation)
Start: October 3, 9:30 a.m. End: October 3, 12:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN PRESTON AVE & 108TH ST
(Road Paving)
108th St off-ramp closed
Start: October 3, 10:30 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 3, 11:30 a.m. End: October 3, 1:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB MEDIAN (INDSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING HWY 16 OVERPASS
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: October 3, 1:00 p.m. End: October 3, 3:30 p.m.
ONGOING
UPDATE: SPADINA CRES E SB CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 24TH ST E
(Roadwork)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 6:00 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 14, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Phase 3: Streetscaping)
NB traffic accommodated in SB lanes. SB traffic detoured via Egbert Ave & Bryans Ave  
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 6:00 p.m.
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.

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, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 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.

Sharpen your skates, the civic indoor arenas are open for the season!  The weekly Public Skating and Parent and Tot Skating sessions are as follows and will be in effect until Sunday, December 21, 2014:

ACT Arena:  107 105th Street East
Public Skating – now open

• Tuesday:  7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday:  2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Parent and Tot Skating - Began Sunday, September 7, 2014

• Monday and Thursday:  2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Archibald Arena:  1410 Windsor Street
Public Skating – Begins Sunday, October 5, 2014

• Sunday:  12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Parent and Tot Skating – Begins Wednesday, November 5, 2014

• Wednesday:  2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Cosmo Arena:  3130 Laurier Drive
Public Skating – Begins Sunday, October 5, 2014

• Wednesday and Thursday:  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Friday:  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday:  12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Parent and Tot Skating – Begins Monday, October 6, 2014

• Monday and Friday:  2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Lions Arena:  2205 McEown Avenue
Public Skating – Begins Sunday, October 5, 2014

• Sunday:  2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Parent and Tot Skating – Begins Tuesday, November 4, 2014

• Tuesday and Friday:  2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Admission rates are as follows:

• Adult (19 and over) - $4.50;
• Youth (6 to 18) - $2.70;
• Preschool (5 and under) - Free; and
• Family - $9.00 

Children, 6 years and younger, must be accompanied by an adult, minimum of 16 years of age.  A maximum of two preschoolers per adult is allowed.  Parent and Tot Skating is free of charge.
 
Visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/rinks for a full calendar of public skate times and rink rental rates information.
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 is a statement from Marno McInnes, Director of Human Resources:

October 2, 2014

The City is disappointed that the Transit union today walked away from contract talks without any firm indication of when they would resume.

Every day without a contract means our customers are left stranded another day without a service they depend upon.

The Transit union continues to change its position on the pension issue.  On several occasions, as early as December 16, 2013, the union has signalled that it is not opposed to the pension changes.

The Union has been willing to trade changes to the pension plan for money.  Today, the City heard the union say if the City is not willing to talk about pensions, there is nothing to talk about.

As always, the City is willing to bargain but it expects the union to come to the table with the intention of achieving a new contract.

Marno McInnes
Director of Human Resources

The City of Saskatoon has adopted new pavement design guidelines which will shape the way new roadways are constructed in the city and will be mandatory beginning January 1, 2015. 

“These new standards will result in stronger, longer lasting and more cost-effective roads in Saskatoon,” says Mike Gutek, Director of Major Projects. “The City’s current design standards allowed us to develop a quality road network for our climate and existing soil conditions but as Saskatoon expands we need to make improvements to accommodate different soil conditions and water table issues.”

The new guidelines are based on the design procedures outlined in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for Design of New Pavement Structures. 

The key differences include:

- Thicker asphalt – This will result in a stronger more robust roadway.
- A required sub drainage system for all roadways – Water and frost are the primary cause of road failure in Saskatoon. A drier road means a stronger road.
- A deferred asphalt layer – A final layer of asphalt applied once new neighbourhood house construction is complete, typically two years after the roadway is built. This will address road issues related to increased heavy traffic during build out of neighbourhoods.

“These differences will help to minimize the risk of future full structural rehabilitations, which are extremely costly and disruptive,” says Gutek. “The new guidelines set a more robust design standard geared towards urban roadways with over 20 years of proven reliability.”

The AASHTO guidelines are used in many jurisdictions in Canada including BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, as well as most of the United States.

The City is already beginning to build new roads in line with the improved standards; for example in the new Kensington neighbourhood.

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.

Fall frenzy is in the air for both dogs and their owners.  With the weather starting to cool off it is a great time to get out and enjoy the seven active off-leash Dog Parks operated by the City of Saskatoon (City).  On Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the City and volunteer Dog Park Ambassadors invite everyone to the first annual “Scoop the Poop” event being held at all parks:

• Avalon - south end of Broadway Avenue;
• Briarwood - south of Wilson's Greenhouse on McOrmond  Drive;
• Caswell – next to Mayfair Outdoor Pool;
• Hampton Village - north on Range Road 3060, near the airport;
• Silverwood - access off Kinnear Avenue or the east end of Adilman Drive;
• Southwest - off Valley Road by the landfill; and
• Sutherland Beach - west of Central Avenue, north of Attridge Drive.

Come out and meet your Dog Park Ambassador, volunteers, and fellow dog lovers as you join together in keeping your Dog Park clean and welcoming for all visitors.  Refreshments and cleaning supplies provided.

With the increased use of Dog Parks, here are a few tips for being a responsible pet owner:

• Pick up after your dog;
• Dogs must stay ON LEASH in all areas of the city unless the area is clearly designated (signed) as an off-leash Dog Park;
• Dogs must be licensed to enjoy Dog Parks; and
• Please be considerate and courteous to other people and children enjoying the outdoors and keep in mind that not everyone is comfortable around dogs, even friendly ones.

For more information on the event or to see a map of the Dog Parks, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/dogparks.
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