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The City has again been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2015.  The award was announced in a special editorial supplement in Tuesday’s edition of the Globe and Mail and online at http://www.canadastop100.com/diversity/.

"Once again the City of Saskatoon remains one of Saskatchewan’s Top Diversity Employers because of our dedication to developing a workforce that better reflects our community,” City Manager, Murray Totland.  “In particular, the City was recognized for developing partnerships and programs with Aboriginal organizations to assist in enhancing economic, employment and training opportunities which is a strategic priority for us”.

The selection was based on information from the City’s application to this year's Canada's Top 100 Employers project along with independent workplace research.  A detailed outline appears in the City’s Employer Review on Eluta.ca – a source used by more than five million job-seekers in Canada every year.

The recognition also notes the City maintains a social diversity group which is comprised of race relations, Aboriginal relations and diversity programming staff to provide training and educational workshops on topics, such as, religious accommodation, intercultural awareness, cultural competence, Aboriginal awareness and cultural bridging, to help employees better understand issues faced by newcomers.

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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CIRCLE DR E SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(crash cushion repair)
Start: April 1, 9:00 a.m. End: April 1, 1:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB/EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(crash cushion repair)
Start: April 1, 1:00 p.m. End: April 1, 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Easter weekend, Good Friday, April 3 through Easter Monday, April 6:

City Hall will be closed and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

Parking meters will not require payment on Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5.  Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability.  Parking meters will require payment on Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6.

The Municipal Impound Lot will not be releasing vehicles to the public on Friday, April 3 but will be open Saturday, April 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with regular operations on Monday, April 6.

All locations of Saskatoon Public Library will be closed on April 3, 4, and 5.

The Saskatoon Landfill will be open every day throughout the Easter weekend with regular winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Garbage and Recycling collection will take place as scheduled.

The Mendel Art Gallery and Saskatoon Civic Conservatory are open every day, 364 days a year, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRANSIT SERVICES FOR EASTER WEEKEND

Transit service will operate as follows:
April 3: Sunday/Holiday service
April 4 and 5: Regular weekend service
April 6: Regular weekday service

Access Transit service will operate as follows (normal booking procedures apply):
April 3: Holiday service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
April 4 and 5: Regular weekend service
April 6: Holiday service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

RECREATION & SPORT FOR EASTER WEEKEND

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo will be open daily.
Forestry Farm Park hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Zoo hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission charges in effect

LEISURE CENTRES HOURS FOR EASTER WEEKEND

Saskatoon Field House
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Cosmo Civic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 5: Regular hours
April 6: CLOSED                                                                            

Lakewood Civic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Lawson Civic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Shaw Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track (in the SaskTel Sports Centre)
April 3 to 5: CLOSED
April 6: Regular hours

For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times, please visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/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.

For Immediate Release:  March 31, 2015
CP15-105

The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Easter weekend, Good Friday, April 3 through Easter Monday, April 6:

City Hall will be closed and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

Parking meters will not require payment on Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5.  Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability.  Parking meters will require payment on Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6.

The Municipal Impound Lot will not be releasing vehicles to the public on Friday, April 3 but will be open Saturday, April 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with regular operations on Monday, April 6.

All locations of Saskatoon Public Library will be closed on April 3, 4, and 5.

The Saskatoon Landfill will be open every day throughout the Easter weekend with regular winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Garbage and Recycling collection will take place as scheduled.

The Mendel Art Gallery and Saskatoon Civic Conservatory are open every day, 364 days a year, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TRANSIT SERVICES FOR EASTER WEEKEND

Transit service will operate as follows:
April 3: Sunday/Holiday service
April 4 and 5: Regular weekend service
April 6: Regular weekday service

Access Transit service will operate as follows (normal booking procedures apply):
April 3: Holiday service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
April 4 and 5: Regular weekend service
April 6: Holiday service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

RECREATION & SPORT FOR EASTER WEEKEND

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo will be open daily.
Forestry Farm Park hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Zoo hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission charges in effect

LEISURE CENTRES HOURS FOR EASTER WEEKEND

Saskatoon Field House
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Cosmo Civic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 5: Regular hours
April 6: CLOSED                                                                            

Lakewood Civic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Lawson Civic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Shaw Centre
April 3: CLOSED
April 4 to 6: Regular hours

Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track (in the SaskTel Sports Centre)
April 3 to 5: CLOSED
April 6: Regular hours

For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times, please visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/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.

The waterslide in the leisure swimming pool at Lakewood Civic Centre is now up and running, and ready for the public to enjoy! 

The waterslide had been closed for repairs for several months as a result of ground movement issues in the mechanical crawlspace affecting the pump that supplies water to the slide.  All necessary repairs have now been completed.

The City of Saskatoon sincerely thanks the public for their patience and understanding, and would like to invite everyone to enjoy free access to celebrate the reopening of the waterslide on Saturday, April 11, from 1 to 5 p.m.  During this time, no admission fee will be required to public swim, access the fitness or weight rooms, or take part in drop-in basketball.

For more information, call Lakewood Civic Centre at 306-975-2944 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/lakewood.

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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