News Releases

The Saskatoon Field House experienced some flooding in the track area following the overnight rain storm.  The main field and track will be closed for the rest of the day and as a result, all programs scheduled on the track must be cancelled.

The weight room, childcare, fitness dance studio, multi-purpose room and meeting room #2 will remain open to the public.  All programs on the second floor will proceed as scheduled.

The City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Field House thank patrons for their cooperation.

The Lakewood Civic Centre, Shaw Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, Cosmo Civic Centre and the Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track will maintain regular hours during this time.

For information on the programming and services affected, please contact the Saskatoon Field House at 306-975-3354 or visit drop-in online at www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.

For programming information, please refer to www.saskatoon.ca and look under “L” for Leisure Centre Drop-In Schedules.

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For Release: May 29, 2014

The City of Saskatoon will launch new.saskatoon.ca to kick off public engagement activities for the new Saskatoon website redesign.  This site will be used as the hub to communicate about the progress of the project and to gather input from residents.

“Public involvement is key to a successful redesign of the City of Saskatoon website,” says the City’s Website Project Manager, Rob Gilhuly.  “We wanted to create an online space that provides users with the information they need to quickly get involved and participate in the website development process,” Gilhuly says.

To help build a better website, the City will be asking for feedback at multiple stages throughout the website development process. Residents will be able to participate in decisions relating to navigation, design, usability and online services.  In addition to gathering input, new.saskatoon.ca will also be revealing the new website as it’s being built.

Saskatoon.ca will be designed to provide better online service to residents.  Ensuring that residents’ needs and expectations are reflected in the final result is critical to the project’s success.

The City encourages all residents to visit the project engagement site, new.saskatoon.ca for project updates and to get involved.

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The following restrictions will be in place overnight Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30 while crews inspect underground utilities. The restrictions will be lifted immediately following the completion of the utility inspections and may not be required for the entire timeframe listed.

- 8th Street eastbound closed from Broadway Avenue to Landsdowne Avenue. Two-way traffic will be accommodated in the westbound lanes

- Broadway Avenue northbound curb (outside) lane will be closed approaching 8th Street

To minimize disruption to traffic the work is scheduled to take place from 11:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., 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.

In light of recently published comments, the City must stress that affordability and efficiency in the City recycling program continues to be our focus.

“The City must stress it is not considering increased fees as a result of some people stealing recyclables from Loraas blue bins,” says Brenda Wallace, Director of Environmental & Corporate Initiatives.  “The City and Loraas along with the Saskatoon Police Service are working together on solutions.”

The issue which concerns the City is the possibility of coordinated criminal activity: an organized effort of a few individuals to systematically raid blue bins of high-value material such as deposit beverage containers. Loraas depends on this high-value material as a source of revenue for the program, so they can continue to sustain a successful and affordable program for citizens of Saskatoon.

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The City of Saskatoon and in motion are pleased to announce a partnership with local fitness providers to offer free outdoor fitness classes this summer in the downtown area.  These fitness classes will be offered in Kiwanis Park North on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., June through August.  Visit www.in-motion.ca for more information. 

Participating fitness providers include:

• How to Run (June 3, 5, 10, and 12) provided by Craven S.P.O.R.T. Services – Registration begins May 15 by emailing css@cravensportservices.ca
• Pilates Core Fusion (June 17, 19, 24, and 26) provided by Lead Pilates – Registration begins May 30 by calling 306-382-7447
• Running/Walking Group (July 1, 3, 8, and 10) provided by Motion Fitness – Registration begins June 15 by emailing events@motionfitness.ca
• Bridge City Boot Camp (July 15, 17, 22, and 24) provided by Bridge City Fitness – Registration begins June 30 by emailing carla@bridgecityfitness.com
• Yoga (July 29 and 31; August 5 and 7) provided by Namaskar Yoga – Registration begins July 15 by emailing bobbi.nordal@gmail.com
• Urban Poling (August 12, 14, 19, and 21) provided by City of Saskatoon Recreation and Sport – Registration begins July 30 by calling 306-975-3354

Residents, visitors, and those working downtown are also encouraged to meet friends and co-workers at the many great locations along the Meewasin Valley trails, and stay “in motion” throughout the summer.

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