News Releases

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2014
   

11TH STREET & FAIRLIGHT DRIVE, JULY 2-3 

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 11th Street will be closed from Chappell Drive to Crescent Boulevard and Fairlight Drive northbound will be closed from 11th Street to Pendygrasse Road while crews pave the road.

The work is expected to last 2 days.

20TH STREET EASTBOUND FROM AVENUE F TO AVENUE G, JULY 2 – 30

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 20th Street eastbound lanes will be closed from Avenue F to Avenue G as the city commences phase 1 of the 20th Street West Streetscape Improvement Project. Two way traffic will be accommodated in the westbound lanes.

Avenue G will also be closed south of the 20th Street intersection for one block. The work is expected to last 4 weeks.

33RD STREET WEST EASTBOUND

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 33rd Street West eastbound lanes will be closed between Edmonton Avenue and Avenue P while SaskEnergy works on the road. Two way traffic will be accommodated in the westbound lanes.

The restrictions are expected to be lifted by 2:00 p.m. the same day.

SPADINA CRESCENT FROM 2ND AVENUE TO 3RD AVENUE

Starting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue to accommodate the Drive the River golfing event.

The road is expected to reopen by 1:00 p.m. the same day.

OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS ATTRIDGE DRIVE/PRESTON AVENUE ON RAMP TO CIRCLE DRIVE WESTBOUND, JULY 2

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, the Attridge Drive/Preston Avenue on ramp to Circle Drive westbound will be closed while crews repair a SaskTel manhole.

The road is expected to reopen by 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3.

OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON 51ST STREET, JULY 2

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, the following restrictions will be in place on 51st Street while crews resurface the road.

- 51st Street eastbound median (inside) lane from Wentz Avenue to Millar Avenue will be closed
- 51st Street westbound left turn lane to Wentz Avenue southbound and Cleveland Avenue southbound will be closed
- 51st Street westbound curb (outside) and centre lanes from Millar Avenue to Miners Avenue will be closed.

To minimize the impact to traffic and inconvenience to businesses in the area the work has been scheduled to take place overnight between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

The restrictions will last one night. All lanes will be open during the day.

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! 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.

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2014
                                           

SPADINA CRESCENT 

Beginning at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Tuesday, July 1, Spadina Crescent will be closed from 20th Street to 3rd Avenue to accommodate the Canada Day Arts and Cultural Festival. The road is expected to reopen by 9:00 p.m. the same day.

CIRCLE DRIVE SOUTH BRIDGE

Starting at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, the speed limit approaching the Circle Drive South Bridge will be reduced to 60 km/h in both directions for the duration of the Canada Day fireworks display at Diefenbaker Park. Vehicles are not permitted to stop on the bridge. The speed restrictions are expected to be lifted by 11:30 p.m.

Know before you go! Find up-to-date traffic detour information at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

For Release: Friday, June 27, 2014

As of this morning, Friday, June 27, 2014, the Saskatoon Fire Department has reopened the Public Boat Launch. River levels are once again going down, reducing the risk associated with using the river for boating activities. Current river levels are 1000 cubic metres per second (m³/s) and are expected to continue to go down.

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

The 10-day forecast for stream flows and any other relevant updates are posted to the Water Security Agency’s (WSA) website at wsask.ca.

In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Canada Day is a great time to celebrate our nation’s birthday and often fireworks are a part of that celebration. The Saskatoon Fire Department understands this and wants residents to know that the ban on detonating fireworks is lifted for Canada Day between the hours of dusk and 11:00 p.m. It is important to understand that during those hours only low-hazard or family fireworks can be detonated and then ONLY on private property.

Low-hazard or family fireworks are designed for public recreational use and include some roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes that do not travel above 18m (60ft.). High-hazard fireworks are designed for professionals and can only be purchased by persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor – Level I or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada.

Before setting off fireworks on your private property choose your location wisely and carefully follow all of the instructions on the fireworks. You will need a wide clear site with no overhead obstructions. For example, a roman candle needs an area of about 30m (100ft) by 30m (100ft) with enough room for spectators around the perimeter. Keep in mind that you are responsible for any debris that may land on your spectators or another person’s property. 

After dusk, when you are ready to fire, make sure that it is not windy, that everyone under 18 is supervised by an adult and that you always carefully light the fuse at its tip. Other than sparklers, never light or hold a lit firework in your hand.  

Wait at least 30 minutes for the fireworks to cool before beginning the clean-up process. It is safest to dispose of used fireworks and debris in a pail of water. Never try to relight or fix the fuse on fireworks that didn’t ignite.

Detonating low-hazard fireworks outside of the specified timeframe or on public property is prohibited in the Fire and Protective Services Bylaw No. 7990. Please report unauthorized use or discharge of fireworks to the Saskatoon Fire Department by calling 306-975-3030.

Persons wanting to have a fireworks display that includes high-hazard fireworks, detonating low-hazard fireworks on public property, or any fireworks display outside of the designated times, must first obtain a Fireworks Permit. For information on Fireworks Permits, please contact Acting Fire Marshal Luc Durand at 306-975-2520 or visit www.saskatoon.ca.

The City of Saskatoon’s (City) Recreation & Sport Division reminds residents that the last day to take advantage of the special Family Fun Pack promotion is Monday, June 30, 2014. 
Family Fun Packs provide more than 25% off family admissions to the City’s most popular attractions, including:
• three Leisure Centre passes; 
• three outdoor pool passes;
• one Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo pass; and
• two indoor rink passes.
Family Fun Packs are available for purchase for the discounted price of $100, plus GST, ($137 value) at any of the six indoor Leisure Centres (Cosmo Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, Saskatoon Field House and Shaw Centre).
For more information on Family Fun Packs and more, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/leisure.
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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