News Releases

Ride Saskatoon Transit for quick and easy transportation to the 2014 Saskatoon EX at Prairieland Park:

August 5 – 10: Show your EX Superpass and ride free with Saskatoon Transit on regular bus routes to the Exhibition area.  Regular transit rates apply for bus travel from the Exhibition area.

August 5 – 10: Ride the shuttle to and from The EX departing from the Downtown Terminal.  Shuttle times vary daily so visit www.saskatoon.ca or call the Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 for schedule times.  Regular transit rates apply.

Wednesday, August 6: Children 12 years and under ride free on all regular bus routes.

Thursday, August 7: Adults 60 years and over ride free on all regular bus routes.

Transit route information can be found online at www.saskatoon.ca (click on Google Transit or Click & Go), by calling the Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 or pick up a route pamphlet at the downtown terminal, City Hall, or any business where Transit passes are sold.

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.

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2014


NEW

20TH ST W WB & EB MEDIAN (INISIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN AVE Q & AVE P
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 12:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 26TH ST & QUEEN ST
(Road work)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 24TH ST E & 23RD ST E
(SaskTel manhole work)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 2:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 25TH ST W
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 6, 12:00 p.m. End: August 6, 12:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST TO 51ST ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 6, 7:00 p.m. End: August 7, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MILLAR AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(CN Rail track removal)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST W
(Installation of driveway)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained.
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 7, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 12, 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 check 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.

For Release August 1, 2014
CP 14-144

The City of Saskatoon, in partnership with the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc., and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT), are celebrating the graduation of seven students from the Aboriginal Heavy Equipment Operator and Class 1A License Pre‑employment Training Program.

Students from the program were recognized at a graduation ceremony at Wanuskewin Heritage Park this morning.

The Aboriginal Heavy Equipment Operator and 1A License Pre‑employment Training Program is designed to train men and women to prepare for employment opportunities in the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan labour market. Participants take a variety of classes including: Class 1A (theory and practical); First Aid/CPR; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); Ground Disturbance and Transportation of Dangerous Goods; Confined Space Entry; and, Defensive Driving and Heavy Equipment Operator training where  participants gain first-hand experience operating a variety of heavy equipment. 

“The City is proud to retain and build on the strengths of existing and what we hope will be future partnerships with the Aboriginal community,” says Marno McInnes, City of Saskatoon Director of Human Resources. “This program is an important component of building an inclusive workforce and the Aboriginal community is a very essential part of this goal.”

Upon completion from the pre-employment program, 80% of graduates have secured long-term employment in Saskatchewan; 53% of those were hired by the City of Saskatoon. To date, 37 students have graduated from the program since its inception in 2010.

The City recognizes the hard work and dedication of all 2014 graduates and wishes them well in their future work plans.

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.

For Immediate Release: August 1, 2014

NEW

MILLAR AVE NB & SB LANES FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(CN Rail track removal)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB LANES BETWEEN CIRCLE DR E & 43RD ST E
(Road paving)
Start: August 5, 7:00 p.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 5, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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.

For Immediate Release: August 1, 2014


NEW SUNDAY

MILLAR AVE NB LANES & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 52ND ST & MOLARO PL
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: August 3, 8:00 a.m. End: August 3, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST W
(Driveway installation)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 2, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 5, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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.