News Releases

Two sculptures, part of the City of Saskatoon’s (City) temporary public art Placemaker Program, are being relocated as determined by the City’s Visual Arts Placement Jury (VAPJ). During the annual review of the collection, VAPJ considers the potential of new locations for existing artworks. The changes will provide artwork to the Sutherland Business Improvement District (BID) and Mayfair area; allowing the City to provide new artwork in the Riversdale BID and River Landing. The initiative to relocate art responds to requests from public consultations in 2013 to have public art in a variety of locations.

Harvest Collector, by local artist Leslie Potter, exhibited since 2010 in the Farmers Market was installed October 3, 2014, in the Mayfair Neighbourhood at 33rd Street and Avenue C. It has been exhibited since 2010, in the Farmers Market area. The artist’s description of the work represents his vision for the art. “The gentle and colourful nature of this sculpture creates many variations: a big hay rake, a sheaf of wheat, or perhaps a kind of vessel that gathers food.”

Dream Walker, by Leslie Potter, will be relocated from 20th Street West near White Buffalo Youth Lodge to Central Avenue at the beginning of November. It has been located on 20th Street West since 2006. The artist describes the piece, “The soft colours and quirky gestures of this sculpture are integrated to provide a gentle quietude.”
In addition, the City is also pleased to announce the installation of two new artworks.
Dapplers, by Leslie Potter, will be installed on 20th Street West near Station 20 West in November. It is comprised of two playful and colourful abstract animals made from steel and cement. It will be installed for three years.

We are all Linked, by Monique Martin, will be installed throughout Saskatoon in December. It is comprised of interlocked hexagons made of clay and covered in beeswax, and installed in trees at various locations. Many community members have participated in workshops with the artist to make the components of the installation. It will be installed for the winter season.

Plaques with artwork title, artist name, and statement will be installed with each piece.

For more information regarding the Placemaker Program, visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/placemaker.
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For Immediate Release: October 28, 2014
NEW
20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE E S
(Sanitary Lining)
Start: October 29, 7:00 p.m. End: October 30, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 25TH ST W
(Median Installation)
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 4:00 p.m.
3RD AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Patch Paving)
NB traffic will flow in parking lane
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 6:00 p.m.
WILSON CRES NB & SB LANES CLOSED BETWEEN BOTH ACCESS POINTS TO HARRISON CRES
(Sewer Repair)
Access to Harrison Cres will be maintained for residents
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:30 p.m.
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE FROM 22ND ST W TO 24TH ST W
(Sidewalk & Curb Repair)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED CLAYPOOL DR & THE AIRPORT
(Median Widening)
45^th Street W closed from Koyl Avenue to Airport Drive
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.

SASKATCHEWAN CRES WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Rotary Park Construction)
Start: October 20, 10:30 a.m. End: November 3, 3:00 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.

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For Immediate Release: October 27, 2014
ONGOING
IDYLWYLD DR N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 22ND ST W TO 24TH ST W
(Sidewalk & Curb Repair)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 29, 3:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED CLAYPOOL DR & THE AIRPORT
(Median Widening)
45^th Street W closed from Koyl Avenue to Airport Drive
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
SASKATCHEWAN CRES WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Royary Park Construction)
Start: October 20, 10:30 a.m. End: November 3, 3:00 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.

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This Wednesday, October 29, 2014, a by-election will be held for a Separate School Board Trustee to fill one vacancy on the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board of Education.

Where to Vote: To find out where to vote, please check the Voters’ Guide, located on the homepage of the City’s website, saskatoon.ca. If you are unable to access the information online, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240 or pick up at Voters’ Guide in the main lobby at City Hall, in public libraries or at any leisure centre.

Reminder: to be eligible to vote, citizens are required to provide proof of identity and residence, and, on by-election day citizens must:

• be a Canadian citizen;
• be at least 18 years of age;
• have resided in the Catholic school division or on land that is now in the school division, for at least three months immediately preceding the by-election;
• have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six months immediately preceding the by-election;
• and be of the religious faith of the minority that established the separate school division, which means you must be of the Catholic faith.

Citizens are not eligible to vote in this by-election if they do not live in the City of Saskatoon. Eligible citizens may only vote once, regardless of how many properties they own.

For more detailed information about the by-election, please check the Voters’ Guide, located on the homepage of the City’s website, saskatoon.ca. Voters’ Guides are also available at City Hall main lobby, public libraries and at all leisure centres.

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.

On October 29, 2014, a by-election will be held for a Separate School Board Trustee to fill one vacancy on the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board of Education.

If you are an eligible voter but are unable to vote on October 29 – you may vote at the last Advance Poll tomorrow: 

Advance Poll #3 - at City Hall: Saturday, October 25, 2014 from Noon – 4:00 pm

This last Advance Poll will be in Committee Room E, 222 3^rd Avenue North: (Enter City Hall through Door No. 1, off 4^th Avenue.  On-street meter parking is available on 4^th Avenue.  For the advance poll, you may park in the City Hall staff parking lot off of 4^th Avenue. This entrance is wheelchair accessible. 

Reminder: to be eligible to vote, citizens are required to provide proof of identity and residence, and, on by-election day citizens must: 

• be a Canadian citizen
• be at least 18 years of age;
• have resided in the Catholic school division or on land that is now in the school division, for at least three months immediately preceding the by-election;
• have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six months immediately preceding the by-election; and
• be of the religious faith of the minority that established the separate school division, which means you must be of the Catholic faith.

Citizens are not eligible to vote in this by-election if they do not live in the City of Saskatoon.  Eligible citizens may only vote once, regardless of how many properties they own.

For more detailed information about the by-election and the Mobile Polling Station (for those unable to leave their home to vote due to physical disability), please check the Voters’ Guide, located on the homepage of the City’s website, saskatoon.ca. Voters’ Guides are also available at City Hall main lobby, public libraries and at all leisure centres.

 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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