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ROAD RESTRICTIONS UPDATE, JULY 3
July 1, 2014 - 6:00pm
For Immediate
Release: July 2, 2014
SPADINA CRESCENT BETWEEN DUKE STREET AND QUEEN STREET, JULY 3
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, Spadina Crescent will be closed between Duke Street and Queen Street while crews work on water and sewer connections.
Access to local traffic will be maintained. The road is expected to reopen by 3:00 p.m. the same day.
25TH STREET AND 1ST AVENUE INTERSECTION, JULY 3
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, the following restrictions will be in place at 25th Street and 1st Avenue intersection while crews work on the road:
- 25th Street left turn lane to 1st Avenue
southbound will be closed
- 25th Street westbound median (inside) lane will
be closed approaching 1st Avenue
The roads are expected to reopen by 1:00 p.m. the same 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.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY UNDER NEW CIRCLE DRIVE SOUTH BRIDGE TO BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED FROM JULY 7
July 1, 2014 - 6:00pm
For
Immediate Release: July 2, 2014
Starting Monday, July 7, the pedestrian walkway under the new Circle Drive South Bridge will be closed. This closure will be in effect until Saturday, July 19.
Crews will be adjusting the bearings that allow for movement to prevent wear and tear.
Pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to find an alternative route for the two weeks of work.
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 #betterroads and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
CIVIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR CANADA DAY ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014
June 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
CP14-141
The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1, 2014:
City Hall will be closed.
Parking meters will not require payment. Motorists are required to move their vehicles within the time period shown on parking meters, allowing for a constant turnover of parking availability.
Municipal Impound Lot will not be releasing vehicles to the public.
Saskatoon Landfill will be open with regular summer hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Compost Depots will be open with regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Garbage, Recycling and Leaves & Grass collection will take place as scheduled.
All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed.
Mendel Art Gallery and Saskatoon Civic Conservatory will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free.
TRANSIT SERVICES
Saskatoon Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service.
Access Transit will operate with regular Holiday Service from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures. Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed.
Transit Customer Service phone lines will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
RECREATION & SPORT
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: Regular hours of operation.
Golf Courses: Regular hours of operation (dawn to dusk) for Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood.
Lions SkatePark and Satellite SkateSites: Regular hours of operation (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
Leisure Centres
Cosmo Civic Centre: CLOSED
Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track (in the SaskTel Sports Centre): CLOSED
Lakewood Civic Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.
Lawson Civic Centre: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.
Saskatoon Field House: Open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Special holiday fitness class from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.
Shaw Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and child minding CANCELLED.
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre: Open 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.
For modified Lane, Public and Parent & Tot Swim times, please visit Drop-in Online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline. For more information on operating hours and programs, please contact the Leisure Centres or facilities.
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.
REMINDER! 2014 PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS ARE DUE TODAY – JUNE 30, 2014
June 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
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For Immediate Release: June 30, 2014 The City of Saskatoon reminds property owners that the due date for payment of 2014 property taxes is today - Monday, June 30, 2014*. Payment can be made in person at City Hall up to 5:00 p.m. on June 30. Property taxes may also be paid while doing your regular business at most financial institutions and banks. City Hall Drop Boxes – you can place your property tax payment in one of the two drop boxes located at City Hall outside the main entrance or in the main foyer. Cheques only please, do not deposit cash. City Hall is located at 222-3rd Avenue North in Saskatoon. If you have mailed in your property tax payment, you can check your account balance by calling our Automated Voice Response toll free at 1-800-667-9944, or 306-975-2400 to determine if your payment has been received. 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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ROAD RESTRICTIONS UPDATE – CANADA DAY, JULY 1
June 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
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.