News Releases

The work at the intersection of Idylwyld Drive and 23rd Street East due to begin at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, has been cancelled. A new Public Service Announcement will be issued should the work be rescheduled.

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Beginning at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, Circle Drive eastbound from east of the Circle Drive Bridge to Attridge Drive will have the following lane restrictions while crews apply durable lane markings:

- Circle Drive eastbound curb (outside) lane from just east of the Circle Drive Bridge to the Attridge Drive on-ramp will be closed.
- Circle Drive eastbound on-ramp to Preston Avenue southbound will be closed.
- Circle Drive eastbound on-ramp to Attridge Drive/Preston Drive will be maintained. 

To minimize the impact to traffic the work has been scheduled to take place at night, with restrictions lifted at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

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Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, the intersection of 22nd Street and 3rd Avenue will be restricted while crews repair potholes. Right turns in all directions will be maintained.

The work is expected to be completed by 3:00 p.m., weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Drivers are reminded to allow extra time when travelling through the orange zone, watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.
Know before you go! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City of Saskatoon is pleased to announce that pet owners can now conveniently purchase and/or renew pet licenses online.

To purchase a new license online, pet owners can simply visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/petsonline and provide their contact details, pet, and payment information.  To renew a license, pet owners will need to have their personal ID and license tag number, which can be found on your pet license renewal form.  Renewal notices are sent out approximately one month prior to the expiration date.  New and renewed licenses purchased online take 24 hours to take effect.
Licenses can also be purchased in person at City Hall, the Saskatoon Animal Control Agency, the SPCA, SCAT Street Cat Rescue Inc., and participating veterinary clinics and pet supply stores.

All dogs and cats over four months of age must be licensed.  Annual cat license fees for spayed/neutered cats are $16 and $32 for non-spayed/neutered cats.  For spayed/neutered dogs, annual license fees are $27 and $54 for non-spayed/neutered dogs.

Enjoy the benefits for being a responsible pet owner and licensing your pet.  These benefits include the development and maintenance of off-leash recreation areas (OLRAs) and services dealing with dangerous animals.  Licensed pet owners also receive a Pet at Large (P.A.L.) card, which allows a one-time fine totaling up to $300 to be waived if your pet is found at-large and offers a return-to-home or safe shelter for your stray pet.

Responsible pet owners deserve treats too! If you like to save money or enjoy trying new things, you will like what the My Pet Matters Card has to offer! Visit www.mypetmatters.ca for full program information.

If you do not have your Pet License Renewal notice or if you have any questions regarding the online payment option, please call Customer Service at 306-975-2400 or 1-800-667-9944, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For more information about Animal Services and pet licensing, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/animalservices.

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 Release: Monday, May 13, 2014

The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority will be increasing outflows over the next few days from 370 cubic metres per second (m³/s) to 800 m³/s. This will result in the current water level on the South Saskatchewan River downstream of Gardiner Dam rising by approximately 1.4 m.  It’s anticipated that the higher river flows will remain in place for the remainder of May.

This increase in outflow is a proactive seasonal release in response to the above normal snowpack in the mountains and above average lake level for this time of year. No out-of-bank flooding is expected to occur as a result of this operation.

With this planned release and normal inflow over the next two weeks, WSA expects to lower the reservoir approximately 0.8 m, providing additional flood storage in the event of above normal rainfall in late May and June.

The 10-day forecast for stream flows and any other relevant updates will be posted to the WSA’s website at wsask.ca.

Saskatoon Fire Department advises residents to exercise extreme care and caution around the river throughout this period of elevated water levels.  

In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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