News Releases

For Release:  November 12, 2014
MR-14-178

A representative from your news organization is invited to attend a media event regarding the launch of the City of Saskatoon’s multi-unit recycling program.

Brenda Wallace, Director of Environmental & Corporate Initiatives, will provide information on the roll-out of the program.

Cosmopolitan Industries Material Recovery Facility

(Park and enter at 1302 Alberta Avenue)
Thursday, November 13, 2014
1:30 p.m.

There will be a photo opportunity and an optional 5-minute tour of the facility immediately following the question and answer session with Ms. Wallace.

For safety reasons, sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required (no high heels). Safety vests will be provided.

Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon invites residents to attend one of four upcoming public engagement events to discuss possibilities for shaping Saskatoon’s Growth Plan to Half a Million (Growth Plan).  The Growth Plan is being developed to help guide future infrastructure investments in areas like corridor redevelopment, transit, and core area bridges so residents will have more choices for how they live and move around the city as Saskatoon grows. 

Main Event – Growth Plan Workshops
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
TCU Place (Salons A and B), 35 - 22nd Street East
Presentations will begin at 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., with revolving workshops to follow every half hour to discuss possibilities for corridor redevelopment, transit, and core area bridges.  You may choose to participate in one or all of the workshop topics.

Growth Plan Information Session:
Monday, December 1, 2014
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cliff Wright Branch Library, 1635 McKercher Drive
Presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by facilitated question and answer period.

Thursday, December 4, 2014
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by facilitated question and answer period.
Event materials and information will be available online at www.growingfwd.ca, beginning November 19, 2014, along with an opportunity to submit comments.  You can also join the discussion on Twitter as we live-tweet the November 26, 2014 event – just follow the City of Saskatoon on Twitter or use the hashtag #yxegrowingfwd.
Public consultation will be ongoing throughout the development of the Growth Plan.  Those interested can sign up for project update notifications at www.growingfwd.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 and Facebook.

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The City’s website, saskatoon.ca will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m.

Online Services such as Pay Your Parking Ticket, My Utility Account, Submit Your Meter Read and Pet Licensing will also be temporarily unavailable during this time. Customers may experience phone interruptions, and City of Saskatoon email will also be unavailable.

If you require assistance with your Transit route planning, please call 306-975-3100. Transit schedules will not be available online or through Click & Go. Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service on Remembrance Day. 

For updates, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Residents can also visit the City of Saskatoon Blog at saskatooncitynews.ca. The full listing of holiday civic services will be provided on this site while the website is temporarily unavailable. 

We apologize for any inconvenience to residents while our website saskatoon.ca is temporarily unavailable.

The City’s website, saskatoon.ca will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m.

Online Services such as Pay Your Parking Ticket, My Utility Account, Submit Your Meter Read and Pet Licensing will also be temporarily unavailable during this time. Customers may experience phone interruptions, and City of Saskatoon email will also be unavailable.

If you require assistance with your Transit route planning, please call 306-975-3100. Transit schedules will not be available online or through Click & Go. Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service on Remembrance Day. 

For updates, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Residents can also visit the City of Saskatoon Blog at saskatooncitynews.ca. The full listing of holiday civic services will be provided on this site while the website is temporarily unavailable. 

We apologize for any inconvenience to residents while our website saskatoon.ca is temporarily unavailable.

NEW
IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED ON RUTH ST OVERPASS
(Bridge Deck Sampling)
Start: November 12, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 12:00 p.m.

2ND AVE S SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Crane Lift)
Start: November 12, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO MARLBOROUGH CRES
(Watermain Lining)
Start: November 12, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 7:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 113TH ST W TO 115TH ST W
(PW Sewer Main Repair)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 14, 3:30 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.