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Have you ever wondered how difficult it is to use a fire hose; what it feels like to be on an aerial ladder or how quickly a fire grows? Come to the Saskatoon Fire Department’s annual Open House on Sunday, October 5^th for free hot dogs and/or chili and find out.

October 5, 2014
Open House – Fire Station No. 1
125 Idylwyld Drive South
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Besides the chance to use a fire hose, ride an aerial ladder and watch some live burns there will also be sprinkler demonstrations, fire alarm panel demonstrations, a Bullex (an electronic screen designed to help people learn to use a fire extinguisher without fire) and free hot dogs and/or chili for the first 500 people.

 Come early and stay for the afternoon.

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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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

NEW
8TH ST E WB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANE CLOSED BETWEEN LANSDOWN AVE & DUFFERIN AVE
(Electronic work)
Start: October 2, 9:00 a.m. End: October 2, 11:00 a.m.
ONGOING

SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 24TH ST E
(Roadwork)
Full closure at Mendel, use Queen or 25th St
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 2, 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.

NEW
SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 24TH ST E
(Roadwork)
Full closure at Mendel, use Queen or 25th St
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 2, 6:00 p.m.

2ND AVE SB CLOSED FROM CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(SL&P vault work)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 12:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT 105TH ST & 106TH ST
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: October 1, 9:00 a.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
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.

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.