News Releases

The Neighbourhood Level Infill Development Strategy recommended new forms of residential infill be permitted, such as the development of garden and garage suites.  Garden and garage suites are small residences built as part of a detached garage or as an accessory structure.
Residents are invited to attend a “come and go” open house to learn more about the proposed regulations for garden and garage suites, including development standards, design guidelines, building code regulations, and the approval process.  Staff will be in attendance to answer questions and gather feedback.  Details are as follows:
Proposed Garden and Garage Suite Regulations Open House
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Frances Morrison Library (Room 3 – Lower Level)
For more information and project updates on the Neighbourhood Level Infill Development Strategy, including garden and garage suites, visit www.saskatoon.ca and look under “I” for Infill Development Strategy.  Materials and information presented at the open house will be posted on the website following the public meeting, along with opportunity for residents to submit comments online.

The Neighbourhood Level Infill Development Strategy is one component of the overall “Growing Forward!  Shaping Saskatoon” project to help guide investments to accommodate Saskatoon’s growth to half a million people.
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For Immediate Release:  February 26, 2014

This year marks the 25th anniversary since the inception of the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee, which highlights the continued commitment to the citizens of Saskatoon to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, respected, and can live without facing racism or discrimination.

The Opening Ceremony for Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month will be on Monday, March 3, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall (222 - 3rd Avenue North). Everyone is welcome to attend.  The ceremony will include greetings from Senator Lillian Dyck; His Worship Mayor Donald Atchison; and Saskatchewan Human Rights Chief Commissioner, Judge David M. Arnot.  A flag-raising in Civic Square (beside City Hall off 23rd Street), will follow the ceremony.

In 1990, City Council proclaimed March as Race Relations Month, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which falls on March 21 annually.  The date commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa where peaceful demonstrators against apartheid were killed by police officers.

In recognition, during the month of March, a number of activities are initiated by a diverse cross-section of the community ranging from elementary school children to community group representatives. The Living in Harmony Awards Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014, at Centennial Collegiate (160 Nelson Road), celebrating the positive initiatives taking place within Saskatoon. 

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The City of Saskatoon’s (City) Recreation & Sport Division is conducting a research study to gather the public’s opinions, perceptions, and expectations of the City’s seven indoor Leisure Centres (Cosmo Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track, Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, Saskatoon Field House, and Shaw Centre). 

Fast Consulting has been hired to administer the research on behalf of the City, and over the next few weeks, they will be gathering public feedback via telephone, online, and site intercept surveys.  As an incentive to answer the 12 to 18 minute questionnaire, participants will be entered into a draw for $2,500 worth of prizes, such as iPad minis and cash cards.   

To give your feedback, a link to the Leisure Centre Research Survey will be available until Saturday, March 15, 2014, on the City’s new community engagement website www.shapingsaskatoon.ca.

The research findings will provide important insights about Leisure Centre facility and program offerings, customer service levels, usage patterns, admission options, and promotional opportunities.  The information gathered will be used as part of future planning being undertaken by Recreation & Sport. 

For more information about the study or to complete the survey over the phone, please contact Fast Consulting at 306-975-3070 Ext. 235. 

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A full closure on 20th Street West between Avenue E and F is required for an emergency water main repair, beginning today, February 25, at 12:00 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to use 22nd Street West as an alternative.

The work should be completed and restrictions lifted by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, 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.

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For Immediate Release:  February 24, 2014

The City of Saskatoon would like to remind you about our public event on Tuesday February 25, 2014 at TCU Place to provide input on future options for transit, rapid transit, bridges and growth along major corridors as Saskatoon plans for growth to half a million people.

Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon is a city-wide initiative that will take us from visioning to action and shape the City’s Growth Plan to Half a Million.  It is a proactive way to plan for our future and help us navigate the challenges associated with rapid population growth.  The Growth Plan to Half a Million will help guide civic investments over the next 30 to 40 years by addressing three key elements:

Shaping Growth  How do we grow along major corridors?
Shaping Transit  How do we move more people?
Shaping Bridges  How do we manage infrastructure investments?

“The intent of the Growth Plan to Half a Million is to create more options for citizens to move around, work, shop and play closer to home while improving access throughout the entire city,” says Alan Wallace, Director of Planning and Development. “Community input will help us plan to grow in a way that is balanced and responsible, while ensuring that our city is prosperous and continues to be a great place to live.”

Please join us to share your ideas on how Saskatoon should plan to grow to half a million people:

Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon Public Event
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
(Presentations to start at 10:15 a.m and 6:15 p.m. respectively.)
TCU Place (Salon A and B)
35 22nd Street East 

Public consultation will be ongoing throughout the Growing Forward! process.  This event is the first of many opportunities for the public to get involved in this exciting initiative.  

Event materials and information will also be available online at www.growingfwd.ca on the day of the event, along with an opportunity to submit comments.  You can also join the discussion on Twitter as we live-tweet the event – just follow us on Twitter or use the hashtag #yxegrowingfwd.  

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