News Releases

As school children return to the classroom this week, the City of Saskatoon is reminding drivers to slow to 30 kilometres per hour in school zones.

“Twelve seconds is all the additional time it takes to drive through a school zone at 30 kilometres per hour instead of 50,” says Jay Magus, Engineering Manager, Transportation. “The speed limit is designed to give drivers time to react and brake in an emergency; those 12 seconds could prevent a collision or fatality.”

The 30 km/h speed limit is in effect 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30 including statutory holidays and school breaks.

The penalty for speeding in a school zone is a fine starting at $192 and demerit points. In 2013, 387 drivers were fined for speeding through school zones; there were a total of 95 collisions or incidents in school zones which resulted in 14 injuries.

“Many of us feel rushed on our commutes, particularly in the mornings, but everyone can spare 12 seconds,” says Magus. “It’s important to plan ahead and allow extra time to get where you’re going.”

As well as the reduced speed limit, school zones have the following regulations to ensure the safety of children: 

- U-turns are prohibited (new in 2013)
- Parking is allowed in designated areas only
- Stopping or parking is not allowed in a school bus loading zone 

The City is continuously looking to improve safety in school zones. This year, a new school zone is in place on 20th Street West between Avenue M and Avenue O which is an extension of the existing zone near St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre. 

Also new this school year, a pilot project to install flashing lights in school zones on high traffic streets will be expanded to include 33rd Street West adjacent to École Henry Kelsey School. The pilot project began in June with the installation of flashing lights in the school zone on Clarence Avenue.

For more information visit saskatoon.ca.and click on “S” for School Zones.

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
CIRCLE DR SB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CIRCLE DR WB MERGE POINT
(Sound wall installation)
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: September 5, 7:00 a.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K TO AVE J
(Concrete repair)
Start: September 4, 7:30 a.m. End: September 4,6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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 SB CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic accommodated in the 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 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.
20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 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.

NEW
3RD AVE N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 20TH ST & 22ND ST
(Manhole work)
Start: September 3, 9:00 a.m. End: September 3, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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 SB LANES CLOSED FROM 110TH ST W TO 112TH ST W
(Streetscaping)
Two-way traffic accommodated 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 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 closed from Airport Dr to Koyl Ave
Start: August 20, 1:00 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 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.

The City of Saskatoon (City) oversees the care and maintenance of a civic permanent public art collection that consists of 38 outdoor sculptures.  As part of this responsibility, the City keeps a detailed maintenance and conservation record of each one of the pieces.

The sculpture, Tribute to Youth, located in Kiwanis Park at Spadina Crescent and 23rd Street, has been temporarily removed to allow for restoration work of the stone and tile base, as well as on its lights.  The repairs will be completed by the end of September, at which time the sculpture will be re-installed.

Tribute to Youth, featuring five children forming a sphere, was sculpted by the renowned Saskatchewan artist, the late Bill Epp.  It was unveiled in 1989 to commemorate the 1989 Jeux Canada Games.

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 Labour Day on Monday, September 1, 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

Saskatoon Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service.

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.

Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed.

Transit Customer Service phone lines will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

RECREATION & 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 3:00 p.m.

Special holiday fitness class from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

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

All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre:  CLOSED

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.