News Releases

For Immediate Release:  March 16, 2014

At approximately 7:30 a.m., March 16, 2014 a vehicle struck an electrical pole on the 100 block of 111th Street W in the Sutherland neighbourhood. As a result, nearly 1,300 homes and businesses were left without power early Sunday morning.

Saskatoon Light & Power crews were on the scene shortly after power was disrupted, assessed the situation and are expecting to be able to restore power to most of the affected homes and businesses by early afternoon.  However, due to the extent of the damage, crews are anticipating that 30-40 homes and businesses between 110th Street and 111th Street will be without power for up to six hours while the entire pole is replaced.

Updates are being issued through Service Alerts and through the City’s social media feeds.  Residents can also phone customer service at 306-975-2621. 

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.

The access roads and conditions at the City of Saskatoon snow storage sites are quickly deteriorating due to the warmer temperatures. The sites remain open, however they may need to be closed either temporarily or for the season.  The City of Saskatoon will provide as much notice as possible although it is dependent upon weather and ground conditions therefore they may close with little advance notice.  

The conditions are being monitored daily, although as the weather becomes warmer, it will become challenging for vehicles to enter and exit the sites.  

The snow storage sites are located at:
Central Avenue (3.8 km north of Attridge Drive)
Wanuskewin Road (1.4 km south of Highway 11)
McOrmond Drive (between 8th Street East and College Drive)
Valley Road (west of the Saskatoon Landfill access)

The City of Saskatoon thanks everyone for their cooperation.

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The City of Saskatoon Spring/Summer Leisure Guide will be delivered to every home in Saskatoon on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, and can also be picked up at any Leisure Centre, Saskatoon Public Library location, or City Hall.  The guide will be available online beginning Monday, March 17, from www.saskatoon.ca/go/leisureguide.
The Leisure Guide contains everything you need to know about Saskatoon’s Leisure Centres and is the “go-to source” for fitness programs, recreational activities, and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities.  Get a spring in your step by staying active throughout the warmer months with the many options provided by the City of Saskatoon!
 
Highlights of the Spring/Summer (April 1 to August 31, 2014) Leisure Guide include: 

• 45 FREE Playground Programs in neighbourhoods across the city.  Drop in and make every day an adventure!
• A new 2-week LeisureCard Trial Pass for families, adults, and youth so you can try before you buy. 
• Bulk Tickets to use for admission at the four outdoor pools.
• New lower rates for Juniors (8 to 12 years) at Silverwood Golf Course.
• The return of the Sport & Splash Camp at Shaw Centre and Lawson Civic Centre.  The camp will also be offered during Easter Break at Shaw Centre!
• Public, Parent & Tot, Family, and Lane swimming opportunities at the indoor and outdoor pools.
• Preschool and children’s recreational registered programs such as Teddy Bears Picnic and Dunk, Dribble & Slam.
• Adult, Teen, Beginner (Smart Start), Advanced, and Active Agers (50+ years) drop-in exercise classes, personal training, and registered fitness programs at the six indoor Leisure Centres.
• Group Fitness Training for youth and adults at Shaw Centre and Saskatoon Field House.
• A map of the six dog parks in Saskatoon - spend time outdoors with your furry friend!
• And much, much more, including many arts, culture, and recreational services offered by other organizations in Saskatoon.

Registration for programs begins Sunday, March 23, at 6 p.m. by phoning 306-975-2800 or register online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca.

Starting Monday, March 24, at 6:30 a.m., all six Leisure Centres will be accepting mail or walk-in registrations; phone registration begins at 8 a.m.  (Please note that walk-in registrations will not be accepted at any Leisure Centre on the first night of registration). 

Registered programs are very popular and fill up fast!  Many people will be registering Sunday evening, and the City of Saskatoon sincerely thanks our citizens for their patience.  While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process go as smoothly as possible, there are still thousands of people registering at once, so here are some tips to help you be prepared: 

• You will require a client ID number and family PIN to register online.  To set one up or if you forgot yours, phone any Leisure Centre before Sunday, March 23. 
• Have a list of second and third program choices, just in case you do not get into your first choice.
• Join the waiting list.  Every full program has an online waiting list, and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
• Ensure your major web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome) is up to date. 

Get the Guide!  Keep the Guide!

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.

 

Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan
Aspen Ridge is a proposed residential neighbourhood, consisting of 639 acres, and is the next neighbourhood to be developed in the University Heights Suburban Development Area.  Its boundaries include the Evergreen neighbourhood and University of Saskatchewan lands on the south, the proposed Perimeter Highway route on the northeast, and the Northeast Swale on the northwest.

The neighbourhood has been designed to be walkable with amenities, transit, and recreational spaces close to homes.  It will include a variety of housing, such as one-unit dwellings, townhouses, multiple-unit dwellings, and mixed-use development combining residential with retail and office space.  Elements will include a complete streets design concept for McOrmond Drive, a village square, a multi-use greenway abutting the Northeast Swale, and a linear park system.  Upon completion, the neighbourhood will be home to approximately 12,956 residents.

Amendment to the Evergreen Neighbourhood Concept Plan
An amendment to the Evergreen Neighbourhood Concept Plan is proposed to accommodate changes to the District Village in the northeast corner of the neighbourhood.  The changes will support the transition of McOrmond Drive to the complete streets design concept as it enters Aspen Ridge and foster better connections between the two neighbourhoods.

Amendments to the Zoning Bylaw are also proposed in relation to this concept plan amendment.

The public is invited to attend a “come-and-go” open house to view the proposed Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan and the amendment to the Evergreen Neighbourhood Concept Plan, and to ask questions of the City of Saskatoon staff and development partners.  Details are as follows:

Proposed Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Evergreen Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment Open House
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Alice Turner Library (Auditorium)
110 Nelson Road

Can’t make the open house?  Visit www.shapingsaskatoon.ca/discussions from March 18 to April 1 to view details of the proposals and to share your thoughts. 

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.

Public Skating and Parent and Tot Skating are wrapping up for the season at the City of Saskatoon indoor rinks.  Archibald, Cosmo, Lions, and Kinsmen Arenas will remain open for ice rental until Thursday, March 20, 2014.  ACT Arena will remain open throughout the Spring and Summer for ice rental only.  Please call the Allocations Office (located in Lawson Civic Centre) at 306-975-3366 for booking information.

Archibald Arena:  (1410 Windsor Street, 306-975-3313)
Sunday, March 16: Last day of Public Skating (12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 19:  Last day of Parent and Tot Skate (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Thursday, March 20:  Last day of operation

Cosmo Arena:  (3130 Laurier Drive, 306-975-3370)
Thursday, March 20: Last day of Public Skating (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, March 17:  Last day of Parent and Tot Skate (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Thursday, March 20:  Last day of operation

Kinsmen Arena:  (1405 Avenue P South, 306-975-3310)
Thursday, March 20:  Last day of operation

Lions Arena:  (2205 McEown Avenue, 306-975-3306)
Sunday, March 16:  Last day of Public Skating (6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.)
Tuesday, March 18:  Last day of Parent and Tot Skate (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Thursday, March 20:  Last day of operation

ACT Arena:  (107 - 105th Street East, 306-975-3316)
Tuesday, March 25:  Last day of Tuesday evening Public Skating (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Thursday, March 27:  Last day of Parent and Tot Skating (2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Sunday, April 13:  Last day of Sunday afternoon Public Skating (2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Ice continues to be available for rent by calling Allocations at 306-975-3366

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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