News Releases

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City’s website, saskatoon.ca will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m.

Online Services such as Pay Your Parking Ticket, My Utility Account, Submit Your Meter Read and Pet Licensing will also be temporarily unavailable during this time. Customers may experience phone interruptions, and City of Saskatoon email will also be unavailable.

If you require assistance with your Transit route planning, please call 306-975-3100. Transit schedules will not be available online or through Click & Go. Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service on Remembrance Day. 

For updates, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Residents can also visit the City of Saskatoon Blog at saskatooncitynews.ca. The full listing of holiday civic services will be provided on this site while the website is temporarily unavailable. 

We apologize for any inconvenience to residents while our website saskatoon.ca is temporarily unavailable.

The City’s website, saskatoon.ca will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m.

Online Services such as Pay Your Parking Ticket, My Utility Account, Submit Your Meter Read and Pet Licensing will also be temporarily unavailable during this time. Customers may experience phone interruptions, and City of Saskatoon email will also be unavailable.

If you require assistance with your Transit route planning, please call 306-975-3100. Transit schedules will not be available online or through Click & Go. Transit will operate with regular Sunday/Holiday Service on Remembrance Day. 

For updates, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Residents can also visit the City of Saskatoon Blog at saskatooncitynews.ca. The full listing of holiday civic services will be provided on this site while the website is temporarily unavailable. 

We apologize for any inconvenience to residents while our website saskatoon.ca is temporarily unavailable.

2ND AVE S SB CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 19TH ST E
(Crane Lift)
Start: November 12, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 12:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO MARLBOROUGH CRES
(Watermain Lining)
Start: November 12, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 7:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB MEDIAN & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 113TH ST W TO 115TH ST W
(PW Sewer Main Repair)
Start: November 12, 9:00 a.m. End: November 14, 3:30 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City’s first snowfall was approximately three centimetres of snow early Saturday morning. Because the roadway is still holding some heat, the snow melted and cooler temperatures caused it to turn to ice.  City crews worked through the night applying a salt application to weaken the ice, and sand for traction on all priority streets and many residential streets.  Roads are in good winter driving condition today and the forecast is for sun and cooler temperatures.

City crews are out 24/7 ready to address winter weather affecting driving conditions, with additional staff and contractors available as required.  Today two tandem sanders will continue on Priority 3 streets (main streets and schools, remainder of arterials and collectors) addressing trouble spots and sidewalk crews are sanding icy sidewalks.

Drivers are reminded to please slow down and allow extra time to get to your destination.  To report an icy intersection or street, please call our 24-hour Public Works customer service call centre at 306-975-2476. 

No further Snow & Ice Updates are planned for today, unless the weather conditions change significantly.   

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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The City’s first snowfall was approximately three centimetres of snow early Saturday morning. Because the roadway is still holding some heat, the snow melted and cooler temperatures caused it to turn to ice.  City crews worked through the night applying a salt application to weaken the ice, and sand for traction on all priority streets and many residential streets.  Roads are in good winter driving condition today and the forecast is for sun and cooler temperatures.

City crews are out 24/7 ready to address winter weather affecting driving conditions, with additional staff and contractors available as required.  Today two tandem sanders will continue on Priority 3 streets (main streets and schools, remainder of arterials and collectors) addressing trouble spots and sidewalk crews are sanding icy sidewalks.

Drivers are reminded to please slow down and allow extra time to get to your destination.  To report an icy intersection or street, please call our 24-hour Public Works customer service call centre at 306-975-2476. 

No further Snow & Ice Updates are planned for today, unless the weather conditions change significantly.   

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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The city’s first snowfall and ice conditions are causing some Saskatoon Transit delays today.

Saskatoon Transit Service Alerts will continue to provide route information, available at saskatoon.ca, Facebook and on Twitter (follow @YXEAlert).

For more information call Customer Service at 306-975-3100.

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.

Today, Saturday, November 8 the City is reopening Airport Drive between Claypool Drive and 45^th Street, as well as 45^th Street West between Airport Drive and Aerogreen Road.  

Some of the extensive improvements to the roadways surrounding the Saskatoon Airport in 2014 include:

·  Widening Airport Drive north of 45th Street to create a double lane;

·  Widening Airport Drive from south of 45th Street West to Cynthia Street to allow for better traffic flow;

· Widening 45th Street West where it approaches Airport Drive to allow for better traffic flow.  

Please note: Airport Drive’s southbound curb lane north of 45^th Street will remain closed for a few more days to allow for lighting installation work.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts.

You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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Saskatoon recently experienced:

• Saskatoon experienced 3 centimetres of snow early Saturday morning. Because the roadway is still holding some heat, the snow melted and cooler temperatures caused it to turn to ice.

This is affecting driving conditions

Crews are:

• Working 24/7 applying a salt application to weaken the ice, and sand for traction. Priority 1,2 and 3 streets have been salted and crews are in residential areas addressing trouble intersections.
• Applying de-icing material (sand/salt)

Crews are now working on:

• Priority 1 streets: freeway, access to fire halls, hospitals and ambulance sites, major roads such as 8th Street and 22nd Street
• Priority 2 streets: rapid transit routes, busy roads such as Broadway Avenue, Fairlight Drive, 37th Street
• Priority 3 streets: Main streets and schools, remainder of arterials and collectors

Messages for the public:

• Road maintenance crews work 24/7 throughout winter applying de-icing materials along priority streets and at trouble intersections; and plowing or grading snow as required.  Follow our progress during a snow event and learn more about out Snow & Ice Plan at Better Winter Roads or call our 24-hour Customer Service Centre at 306-975-2476.
• The snow plows and graders are large and slow moving. Please use extreme caution when passing them.  Drivers are reminded to please slow down and allow extra time to get to your destination.
• The City operates snow storage sites for contractors and public, visit Snow Storage Sites for location information.
• Snow & Ice Update PSAs are available on the City's website at www.saskatoon.ca, Facebook and Twitter (@YXEAlert)

Saskatoon recently experienced:

• Saskatoon experienced 3 centimetres of snow early Saturday morning. Because the roadway is still holding some heat, the snow melted and cooler temperatures caused it to turn to ice.

This is affecting driving conditions

Crews are:

• Working 24/7 applying a salt application to weaken the ice, and sand for traction. Priority 1,2 and 3 streets have been salted and crews are in residential areas addressing trouble intersections.
• Applying de-icing material (sand/salt)

Crews are now working on:

• Priority 1 streets: freeway, access to fire halls, hospitals and ambulance sites, major roads such as 8th Street and 22nd Street
• Priority 2 streets: rapid transit routes, busy roads such as Broadway Avenue, Fairlight Drive, 37th Street
• Priority 3 streets: Main streets and schools, remainder of arterials and collectors

Messages for the public:

• Road maintenance crews work 24/7 throughout winter applying de-icing materials along priority streets and at trouble intersections; and plowing or grading snow as required.  Follow our progress during a snow event and learn more about out Snow & Ice Plan at Better Winter Roads or call our 24-hour Customer Service Centre at 306-975-2476.
• The snow plows and graders are large and slow moving. Please use extreme caution when passing them.  Drivers are reminded to please slow down and allow extra time to get to your destination.
• The City operates snow storage sites for contractors and public, visit Snow Storage Sites for location information.
• Snow & Ice Update PSAs are available on the City's website at www.saskatoon.ca, Facebook and Twitter (@YXEAlert)

Today, Saturday, November 8 the City is reopening Airport Drive between Claypool Drive and 45^th Street, as well as 45^th Street West between Airport Drive and Aerogreen Road.  

Some of the extensive improvements to the roadways surrounding the Saskatoon Airport in 2014 include:

·  Widening Airport Drive north of 45th Street to create a double lane;

·  Widening Airport Drive from south of 45th Street West to Cynthia Street to allow for better traffic flow;

· Widening 45th Street West where it approaches Airport Drive to allow for better traffic flow.  

Please note: Airport Drive’s southbound curb lane north of 45^th Street will remain closed for a few more days to allow for lighting installation work.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts.

You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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The city’s first snowfall and ice conditions are causing some Saskatoon Transit delays today.

Saskatoon Transit Service Alerts will continue to provide route information, available at saskatoon.ca, Facebook and on Twitter (follow @YXEAlert).

For more information call Customer Service at 306-975-3100.

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.

Winter has arrived in Saskatoon! The city experienced its first snowfall of the season today. Icy and slick driving conditions are the result of the combination of snow melting on unfrozen roads, followed by low temperatures. It is the City’s goal to make it safe for people to move around Saskatoon. Drivers are advised to use care and caution and to lower speed.

Today, the City has dispatched 9 tandem sanders and 4 one tonne sanders using a salt-sand combination to clear icy roads throughout the city.

City road maintenance staff are committed to doing their best and working as quickly as possible to provide safe winter conditions for drivers and pedestrians. For everyone’s safety, please watch for crews on the road. The large machines used are equipped with flashing amber lights, move slowly in teams of two or more, and can be found on the road at any time of day or night on any roadway. Drivers are reminded to please slow down and keep 15 metres behind maintenance equipment; be prepared to stop.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Winter has arrived in Saskatoon! The city experienced its first snowfall of the season today. Icy and slick driving conditions are the result of the combination of snow melting on unfrozen roads, followed by low temperatures. It is the City’s goal to make it safe for people to move around Saskatoon. Drivers are advised to use care and caution and to lower speed.

Today, the City has dispatched 9 tandem sanders and 4 one tonne sanders using a salt-sand combination to clear icy roads throughout the city.

City road maintenance staff are committed to doing their best and working as quickly as possible to provide safe winter conditions for drivers and pedestrians. For everyone’s safety, please watch for crews on the road. The large machines used are equipped with flashing amber lights, move slowly in teams of two or more, and can be found on the road at any time of day or night on any roadway. Drivers are reminded to please slow down and keep 15 metres behind maintenance equipment; be prepared to stop.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(sanitary sewer lining)
Start: November 7, 7:00 p.m. End: November 8, 7:00 a.m.

NEW SATURDAY

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 32ND ST W
(sanitary sewer lining)
No left turns from Idylwyld onto 29th or 31st St. No left turns from 29th or 31st St onto Idylwyld Dr.
Start: November 8, 7:00 p.m. End: November 9, 7:00 a.m.

NEW SUNDAY
SPADINA CRES E NB CLOSED AT DUKE ST
(Saskatoon Light & Power pole knockdown)
Use 7th Ave.
Start: November 9, 7:00 a.m. End: November 9, 9:00 a.m.

25TH ST E WB FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(fiber optic cable splicing)
Start: November 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 9, 12:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB FROM 9TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(tree pruning)
Start: November 9, 1:00 p.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) AND CENTRE LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(sanitary sewer lining)
Start: November 9, 7:00 p.m. End: November 10, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 106TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(new water & sewer installation)
Northbound traffic will be maintained. Southbound will detour onto 106th St.
Start: November 6, 8:30 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Residents are reminded that from November 1 to March 31, residential garbage collection follows a winter schedule for bi-weekly (every two weeks) pickups for black carts.  The winter schedule of bi-weekly garbage collections was adopted because households tend to generate less garbage when the weather turns cold.

Garbage collection will temporarily return to weekly pick-up between December 15 and January 2.  If your garbage or recycling is normally collected on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day, they will be collected the following Saturday. Regular collection service is provided on all other statutory holidays, including Remembrance day

Curbside blue cart recycling collection is every two weeks, year-round. All of your paper and packaging can go in your recycling cart to further reduce your garbage. Find out which materials can be recycled at SaskatoonRecycles.ca

Remember to put waste in the right place and:

• Roll out your cart by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
• Completely close and properly place your cart to avoid missed collections, and
• Return your cart to your yard or garage to prevent theft or fines

Check your 2014 Waste & Recycling Collection Calendar for your collection schedule or visit SaskatoonRecycles.ca and set up a handy reminder service for your black cart and blue cart collections.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

For Immediate Release:  November 7, 2014
          

Saskatoon Transit will provide complimentary bus transportation to and from the 2014 Remembrance Day Ceremonies at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, November 11. The free bus service will depart as follows:

 Downtown Special Events Stop (23^rd Street & 2^nd Avenue) – beginning from 9:00 a.m. buses will depart every 15 minutes, with the last bus leaving at 10:15 a.m.

 Market Mall – Departure will be from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

The Centre Mall – Departure will be from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

 Return trips will begin immediately following the close of ceremonies.

For more information, please call Customer Service at 306-975-3100.

 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.

For Immediate Release:  November 7, 2014
          

Saskatoon Transit will provide complimentary bus transportation to and from the 2014 Remembrance Day Ceremonies at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday, November 11. The free bus service will depart as follows:

 Downtown Special Events Stop (23^rd Street & 2^nd Avenue) – beginning from 9:00 a.m. buses will depart every 15 minutes, with the last bus leaving at 10:15 a.m.

 Market Mall – Departure will be from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

The Centre Mall – Departure will be from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

 Return trips will begin immediately following the close of ceremonies.

For more information, please call Customer Service at 306-975-3100.

 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.

Residents are reminded that from November 1 to March 31, residential garbage collection follows a winter schedule for bi-weekly (every two weeks) pickups for black carts.  The winter schedule of bi-weekly garbage collections was adopted because households tend to generate less garbage when the weather turns cold.

Garbage collection will temporarily return to weekly pick-up between December 15 and January 2.  If your garbage or recycling is normally collected on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day, they will be collected the following Saturday. Regular collection service is provided on all other statutory holidays, including Remembrance day

Curbside blue cart recycling collection is every two weeks, year-round. All of your paper and packaging can go in your recycling cart to further reduce your garbage. Find out which materials can be recycled at SaskatoonRecycles.ca

Remember to put waste in the right place and:

• Roll out your cart by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
• Completely close and properly place your cart to avoid missed collections, and
• Return your cart to your yard or garage to prevent theft or fines

Check your 2014 Waste & Recycling Collection Calendar for your collection schedule or visit SaskatoonRecycles.ca and set up a handy reminder service for your black cart and blue cart collections.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(sanitary sewer lining)
Start: November 7, 7:00 p.m. End: November 8, 7:00 a.m.

NEW SATURDAY

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 29TH ST W TO 32ND ST W
(sanitary sewer lining)
No left turns from Idylwyld onto 29th or 31st St. No left turns from 29th or 31st St onto Idylwyld Dr.
Start: November 8, 7:00 p.m. End: November 9, 7:00 a.m.

NEW SUNDAY
SPADINA CRES E NB CLOSED AT DUKE ST
(Saskatoon Light & Power pole knockdown)
Use 7th Ave.
Start: November 9, 7:00 a.m. End: November 9, 9:00 a.m.

25TH ST E WB FROM 2ND AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(fiber optic cable splicing)
Start: November 9, 8:00 a.m. End: November 9, 12:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB FROM 9TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(tree pruning)
Start: November 9, 1:00 p.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) AND CENTRE LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(sanitary sewer lining)
Start: November 9, 7:00 p.m. End: November 10, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 106TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(new water & sewer installation)
Northbound traffic will be maintained. Southbound will detour onto 106th St.
Start: November 6, 8:30 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB FROM 24TH ST E TO 27TH ST W
(sanitary sewer lining)
NB and SB median lanes closed.
Start: November 6, 7:00 p.m. End: November 7, 7:00 a.m.

23RD STREET CLOSED BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH AVE
(Chillin 4 Charity Special Event)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 3:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DRIVE E WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE EXIT
(asphalt repair)
Start: November 7, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 106TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(new water & sewer installation)
Northbound traffic will be maintained. Southbound traffic will detour onto 106th St.
Start: November 6, 8:30 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB FROM 24TH ST E TO 27TH ST W
(sanitary sewer lining)
NB and SB median lanes closed.
Start: November 6, 7:00 p.m. End: November 7, 7:00 a.m.

23RD STREET CLOSED BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH AVE
(Chillin 4 Charity Special Event)
Start: November 7, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 3:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DRIVE E WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT PRESTON AVE EXIT
(asphalt repair)
Start: November 7, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 106TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(new water & sewer installation)
Northbound traffic will be maintained. Southbound traffic will detour onto 106th St.
Start: November 6, 8:30 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED FROM 106TH ST W TO 107TH ST W
(installation of new water and sewer connections)
Northbound traffic will be maintained. Southbound traffic will detour onto 106th St Eastbound.
Start: November 6, 8:30 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E WESTBOUND CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR N
(installation of light poles)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB FROM 23RD ST TO 32ND ST
(sanitary sewer lining)
Northbound and southbound median (inside) lanes closed.
Start: November 6, 7:00 p.m. End: November 7, 7:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN IDYLWYLD DRIVE RAMPS
(Saskatoon Light & Power)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE OVER RUTH ST
(deck inspection)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 12:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW
LANE RESTRICTIONS - 23RD ST E WB LANES FROM PACIFIC AVE TO WALL ST
(crane lift)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated.
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 12:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSED - 20TH ST W EB & WB FROM AVE H S TO AVE I S
(water valve repair)
Use 19th St.
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 6:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSED - MCKERCHER DR SB FROM BOYCHUK DR TO ACADIA DR
(sewer connection)
Northbound will be maintained and southbound will detour to 8th Street. Traffic lights will be out and a 3-way stop will be in place.
Start: November 4, 8:30 a.m. End: November 4, 5:30 p.m.
ONGOING
LANE RESTRICTIONS - 33RD ST W EB FROM AVE Y N TO MARLBOROUGH CRES
(water main lining)
Eastbound traffic still open.
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 4, 7:00 p.m.
LANE RESTRICTIONS - AIRPORT DR NB & SB FROM 45TH ST E TO CLAYPOOL DR
(median widening)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 11, 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 winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Garbage and Recycling 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.

Indoor Arenas: 
ACT Arena: Public Skate 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Lions Arena: Parent & Tot 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 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 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

Saskatoon Field House: Open 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.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.

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The following are the hours of civic services and facilities for Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 11, 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 winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Garbage and Recycling 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.

Indoor Arenas: 
ACT Arena: Public Skate 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Lions Arena: Parent & Tot 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 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 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All fitness classes and swim lessons CANCELLED.

Saskatoon Field House: Open 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.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.

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NEW
LANE RESTRICTIONS - 23RD ST E WB LANES FROM PACIFIC AVE TO WALL ST
(crane lift)
Two-way traffic will be accommodated.
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 12:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSED - 20TH ST W EB & WB FROM AVE H S TO AVE I S
(water valve repair)
Use 19th St.
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 6:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSED - MCKERCHER DR SB FROM BOYCHUK DR TO ACADIA DR
(sewer connection)
Northbound will be maintained and southbound will detour to 8th Street. Traffic lights will be out and a 3-way stop will be in place.
Start: November 4, 8:30 a.m. End: November 4, 5:30 p.m.
ONGOING
LANE RESTRICTIONS - 33RD ST W EB FROM AVE Y N TO MARLBOROUGH CRES
(water main lining)
Eastbound traffic still open.
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 4, 7:00 p.m.
LANE RESTRICTIONS - AIRPORT DR NB & SB FROM 45TH ST E TO CLAYPOOL DR
(median widening)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Curious about what is going on behind the construction fencing at Saskatoon’s most beloved park?  The City of Saskatoon (City) recently launched its second construction update video and invites you to get a sneak peek into the very exciting behind-the scenes work going on to rejuvenate the park as part of Phase One of the Kinsmen Park and Area Master Plan, which includes the addition of notable attractions to the Future Home of PotashCorp Playland. 

To view the video, visit the City‘s webpage at www.saskatoon.ca/go/kinsmenpark or the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/saskatooncitynews/.

PCL Construction has been contracted for Phase One of the Kinsmen Park Master Plan which began April 2014, and is anticipated to open in 2015.

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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Curious about what is going on behind the construction fencing at Saskatoon’s most beloved park?  The City of Saskatoon (City) recently launched its second construction update video and invites you to get a sneak peek into the very exciting behind-the scenes work going on to rejuvenate the park as part of Phase One of the Kinsmen Park and Area Master Plan, which includes the addition of notable attractions to the Future Home of PotashCorp Playland. 

To view the video, visit the City‘s webpage at www.saskatoon.ca/go/kinsmenpark or the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/saskatooncitynews/.

PCL Construction has been contracted for Phase One of the Kinsmen Park Master Plan which began April 2014, and is anticipated to open in 2015.

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.

Mayor Don Atchison and City Archivist, Jeff O’Brien, will unveil the First World War Book of Remembrance at the City Archives on Thursday, November 6.  The book is a gift to the City from the Military Institute of Saskatoon.

“We are very pleased to have been designated as the permanent custodian of the Book of Remembrance and to be a part of the activities commemorating the First World War, which had a huge effect on Saskatoon,” says O’Brien.

O’Brien says the First World War, waged by Canada in 1914 to1918, required commitment from everyone, not only from those in uniform.

“It required commitment from farmers, those who run cities and those who tended to the machinery of business, industry and government. Without civilians, there can be no soldiers.”

O’Brien says when we remember those who served and died in the Great War, we are also remembering ourselves and the massive effort put forth by every Canadian in supporting the war effort and seeing it to its successful conclusion.

Residents are invited to the City Archives (224 Cardinal Crescent) for the unveiling of the First World War Book of Remembrance on Thursday, November 6^th at 5:45 p.m. The book will also be on display in the lobby of City Hall from November 10^th to November 14^th.

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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Mayor Don Atchison and City Archivist, Jeff O’Brien, will unveil the First World War Book of Remembrance at the City Archives on Thursday, November 6.  The book is a gift to the City from the Military Institute of Saskatoon.

“We are very pleased to have been designated as the permanent custodian of the Book of Remembrance and to be a part of the activities commemorating the First World War, which had a huge effect on Saskatoon,” says O’Brien.

O’Brien says the First World War, waged by Canada in 1914 to1918, required commitment from everyone, not only from those in uniform.

“It required commitment from farmers, those who run cities and those who tended to the machinery of business, industry and government. Without civilians, there can be no soldiers.”

O’Brien says when we remember those who served and died in the Great War, we are also remembering ourselves and the massive effort put forth by every Canadian in supporting the war effort and seeing it to its successful conclusion.

Residents are invited to the City Archives (224 Cardinal Crescent) for the unveiling of the First World War Book of Remembrance on Thursday, November 6^th at 5:45 p.m. The book will also be on display in the lobby of City Hall from November 10^th to November 14^th.

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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Locating and repairing potholes in Saskatoon became more efficient this year with the addition of the online interactive Report a Pothole application. The app is popular among citizens who have the ability to quickly locate and report potholes on an interactive map from a desktop, tablet or mobile device. It was built on Esri Canada’s ArcGIS platform and this week, Esri presented an award to the City for increased citizen engagement through a geographic information system (GIS).

“The application was developed to improve citizen engagement in conjunction with the launch of our Building Better Roads initiative,” says Mike Gutek, Director of Major Projects. “Customer feedback shows 7 in 10 have rated it as good to excellent, and since then our IT Department has developed and introduced four more interactive web-mapping applications.”

All of the iMaps are available at www.saskatoon.ca/go/map.

·The Road Restrictions and Construction Projects map shows work locations and type.

·The Utility Cuts and Repair Schedules map displays schedules for road, concrete and landscape repairs.

·Saskatoon Services and Schedules shows collection and City services schedules.

·The Public Art Collection map details locations and information of the City’s outdoor art collection.

“We continue to offer traditional methods of engaging our citizens on a variety of topics, and through GIS-based technology they can find what they’re looking for within seconds,” Gutek says. “It’s one of the ways we are modernizing City government to reflect best practices and changing demands.”

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.

For Release: October 31, 2014

REGULAR TRANSIT FARES RESUME SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Regular transit fares resume on Saturday, November 1, so Transit customers are encouraged to repurchase a monthly pass or activate an extension if a refund was not received for their September 2014 Transit Pass. Free Transit service will continue as planned until the end of bus service today.

Transit pass extensions and refunds are only provided at the Transit Customer Service Centre, located at the Downtown Terminal on 23^rd Street. Transit pass purchases are provided at any Transit pass vendor location in Saskatoon, including City Hall. For more information or to inquire about vendor locations please visit www.saskatoon.ca or contact  Customer Service Representative at 306-975-3100.

All those inquiring about School Extras can visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on “T” for Transit and look under Printable Schedules and Maps.

There are a number of ways available for residents to find information on bus routes:

• Transit Click & Go - Visit www.saskatoon.ca and search for route options using Transit Click & Go. 
• Customer Service Representative – Call 306-975-3100 to speak with a Customer Service Representative or visit our www.saskatoon.ca for hours of operation.
• Phone & Go - A trip planning service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Follow the phone prompts to plan your Transit trip using the most up-to-date information, or find the next buses servicing a stop.

We welcome back all new and existing Transit riders.

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

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For Immediate Release: October 31, 2014
NEW FRIDAY EVENING

CIRCLE DR WB NEAR PRESTON AVE S
(Paving)
One lane of WB traffic will be maintained
Start: Friday, October 31, 6:00 p.m.        End: Saturday, November 1, 6:00 a.m.

NEW SATURDAY
20TH ST EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P TO AVE O
(Sanitary Sewer Lining)
Start: November 1, 7:00 p.m.            End: November 2, 8:00 a.m.

NEW SUNDAY

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MCKINNON AVE S
(Water Connection Repair)
Start: November 2, 7:00 a.m.            End: November 2, 6:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE AND CLARENCE AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 8TH STREET
(Water Connection Repair)
Start: November 2, 7:00 a.m.            End: November 2, 6:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED PAST THE VALLEY RD OVERPASS
(Saskatoon Light & Power Pole Work)
Start: November 2, 7:30 a.m.            End: November 2, 9:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED TO CIRCLE DR
(Saskatoon Light & Power Pole Work)
Start: November 2, 7:30 a.m.            End: November 2, 10:30 a.m.

22^ND ST W EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED NEAR CIRCLE DRIVE OVERPASS
(Saskatoon Light & Power Pole Work)
Start: November 2, 9:00 a.m.           End: November 2, 10:30 a.m.

ONGOING
11TH ST W EB & WB NEAR CARMART RD
(Road Repairs)
2-way traffic will be maintained with delays, no work on weekend
Start: October 31, 7:00 a.m.             End: November 3, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO CLAYPOOL DR
(Median Widening)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m.             End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
SASKATCHEWAN CRES WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Rotary Park Construction)
Start: October 20, 10:30 a.m.            End: November 3, 3:00 p.m.
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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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The City’s two compost depots are scheduled to close for the season at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, as long as the weather cooperates.  Residents still have time to bring their unbagged Halloween pumpkins, leaves, grass and non-elm branches to one of the sites over the next week between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.  The sites will remain closed throughout the winter season until opening in April 2015.

West – Highway 7 Depot, located at the corner of Highway 7 and 11th Street West
East – McOrmond Drive Depot, on McOrmond Drive, with access from 8th Street East

The west compost depot will reopen at the current Highway 7 site in April 2015, while there will be a new east compost depot announced.

For more information, including the types of material accepted, visit saskatoon.ca and look under “C” for Compost Depot.

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.

For Immediate Release: October 31, 2014
NEW
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM LOUISE AVE TO GUPPY ST
(Sanitary Sewer Connection Repair)
Detour along Louise Ave and Jarvis Dr
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m.      End: November 3, 6:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM STONEBRIDGE COMMON TO HUNTER RD
(Pole installations)
Intersection at Preston Ave and Hunter RD / Cornish RD will remain open
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m.      End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.

19TH ST W WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE A S TO AVE B S
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m.      End: November 3, 3:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED NEAR TEMPERANCE ST
(Curb Repair)
Start: November 3, 9:00 a.m.      End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM AVE Y N TO MARLBOROUGH CRES
(Water Main Lining)
EB traffic will be maintained
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m.      End: November 4, 7:00 p.m.
ONGOING
11TH ST W EB & WB NEAR CARMART RD
(Road Repairs)
2-way traffic will be maintained with delays
Start: October 31, 7:00 a.m.    End: November 3, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO CLAYPOOL DR
(Median Widening)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m.     End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
SASKATCHEWAN CRES WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Rotary Park Construction)
Start: October 20, 10:30 a.m.    End: November 3, 3:00 p.m.
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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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Returning Officer, Joanne Sproule, has declared and released the Official Results of the 2014 Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools By-election, held on Wednesday, October 29^th.

Official Results:

Elected Trustee: Tim JELINSKI (389 votes)

Darren CANNELL (271 votes)
Jennifer CARRUTHERS (186 votes)
Gail CASSIDY (259 votes)
Mike CEY (209 votes)
Bernadette MOONEY (45 votes)

Voter turnout was 1,363 out of 49,978 eligible voters, or 2.7% of eligible voters.

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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NEW
PRESTON AVE S SB & NB AT CORNISH RD & HUNTER RD INTERSECTION
(Traffic Controller Installations)
2-way traffic will be maintained with delays
Start: October 31, 9:00am  End: October 31, 3:00pm

11TH ST W EB & WB NEAR CARMART RD
(Road Repairs)
2-way traffic will be maintained with delays
Start: October 31, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 6:00 p.m.
ONGOING
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO CLAYPOOL DR
(Median Widening)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
SASKATCHEWAN CRES WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES W
(Rotary Park Construction)
Start: October 20, 10:30 a.m. End: November 3, 3:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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This Halloween, parents are reminded to tell their little trick or treaters that Saskatoon Transit’s SafeBus Program is there to help if they are in trouble.  Children can get on a bus at any bus stop if they are lost, cold, frightened, hurt, or in trouble.  Transit operators have direct 911 access to call for assistance.

Children asking for help do not need money to get on a SafeBus.  To get an approaching bus operator’s attention, children in need of assistance should stand on the sidewalk and hold their hand up as the bus approaches.  The operator will recognize this as a sign of distress and stop to help.  The City reminds all parents to tell their children to never step onto the roadway to flag down a bus as this is very dangerous.

The SafeBus Program is part of the City of Saskatoon's ongoing commitment to improving the safety of citizens and enhancing the quality of life in Saskatoon.

For more information on this program, please call Transit Customer Service at 306-975-3100 or visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on “S” for SafeBus.

The City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Transit wish everyone a safe and fun Halloween.

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 City of Saskatoon is one of the best places in the country for a business to start-up or expand operations, says a respected Toronto-based economic and social policy think-tank.

In a brief released this morning, the C.D. Howe Institute ranks Saskatoon and Calgary as cities with the lowest or most competitive business tax burdens in the country.

“This result just reinforces that we are on the right track,” says Kerry Tarasoff, Chief Financial Officer.

“City Council has stressed a competitive tax policy and a business-friendly climate as success drivers in its Strategic Plan,” Tarasoff says.  “With the C.D. Howe Institute’s recognition, it appears we are well on the way to maintaining a diverse local economy.”

The tax burden is explained as how local and provincial taxes will affect a business’ bottom line or what the potential return on their investment will be.

The study also takes into account the often overlooked impact that business property and land transfer tax rates have on investment.  When these elements are factored in, Saskatoon is on the leading edge of cities with a low business tax burden.

“Again, this ensures everyone that Saskatoon is a bustling, business-friendly city,” Tarasoff says.

The study is available on the C.D. Howe Institute’s website at http://www.cdhowe.org/pdf/e-brief_187.pdf

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.

Below are the Unofficial Results from the 2014 Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools By-election, held on Wednesday, October 29^th, to elect one trustee. 

Voter turn-out: 2.7%

Unofficial Results:

Trustee Elect: Tim JELINSKI (389 votes)

Darren CANNELL (271 votes)
Jennifer CARRUTHERS (186 votes)
Gail CASSIDY (259 votes)
Mike CEY (209 votes)
Bernadette MOONEY (45 votes)

Returning Officer, Joanne Sproule, will release the Official Results on Friday, October 31^st, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

For more information, call 306-975-3240 or visit the City’s website at saskatoon.ca.

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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Two sculptures, part of the City of Saskatoon’s (City) temporary public art Placemaker Program, are being relocated as determined by the City’s Visual Arts Placement Jury (VAPJ). During the annual review of the collection, VAPJ considers the potential of new locations for existing artworks. The changes will provide artwork to the Sutherland Business Improvement District (BID) and Mayfair area; allowing the City to provide new artwork in the Riversdale BID and River Landing. The initiative to relocate art responds to requests from public consultations in 2013 to have public art in a variety of locations.

Harvest Collector, by local artist Leslie Potter, exhibited since 2010 in the Farmers Market was installed October 3, 2014, in the Mayfair Neighbourhood at 33rd Street and Avenue C. It has been exhibited since 2010, in the Farmers Market area. The artist’s description of the work represents his vision for the art. “The gentle and colourful nature of this sculpture creates many variations: a big hay rake, a sheaf of wheat, or perhaps a kind of vessel that gathers food.”

Dream Walker, by Leslie Potter, will be relocated from 20th Street West near White Buffalo Youth Lodge to Central Avenue at the beginning of November. It has been located on 20th Street West since 2006. The artist describes the piece, “The soft colours and quirky gestures of this sculpture are integrated to provide a gentle quietude.”
In addition, the City is also pleased to announce the installation of two new artworks.
Dapplers, by Leslie Potter, will be installed on 20th Street West near Station 20 West in November. It is comprised of two playful and colourful abstract animals made from steel and cement. It will be installed for three years.

We are all Linked, by Monique Martin, will be installed throughout Saskatoon in December. It is comprised of interlocked hexagons made of clay and covered in beeswax, and installed in trees at various locations. Many community members have participated in workshops with the artist to make the components of the installation. It will be installed for the winter season.

Plaques with artwork title, artist name, and statement will be installed with each piece.

For more information regarding the Placemaker Program, visit www.saskatoon.ca/go/placemaker.
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For Immediate Release: October 29, 2014
NEW
SPADINA CRES E CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO DUKE ST
(Water & Sewer Connections)
Detour on 7th Ave
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 112TH ST W TO THE RAILWAY TRACKS
(Pathway Work)
Median (inside) lane still open
Start: October 30, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING
22ND ST E WB CURB (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Manhole Repair & Paving)
Median lane still open
Start: October 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 6:00 p.m.
AIRPORT DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO CLAYPOOL DR
(Median Widening)
Start: October 22, 7:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.

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! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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A by-election is underway today to fill one Trustee vacancy on the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board of Education. The polls are open until 8:00 p.m.

Where to Vote: Click HERE to find your polling station or check the Voters’ Guide, located on the homepage of the City’s website, saskatoon.ca. If you are unable to access the information online, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240 or pick up at Voters’ Guide in the main lobby at City Hall, in public libraries or at any leisure centre.

Reminder: to be eligible to vote, citizens are required to provide proof of identity and residence, and, on by-election day citizens must:

• be a Canadian citizen
• be at least 18 years of age;
• have resided in the Catholic school division or on land that is now in the school division, for at least three months immediately preceding the by-election;
• have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six months immediately preceding the by-election; and
• be of the religious faith of the minority that established the separate school division, which means you must be of the Catholic faith.

Citizens are not eligible to vote in this by-election if they do not live in the City of Saskatoon.  Eligible citizens may only vote once, regardless of how many properties they own.

For more detailed information about the by-election, please check the Voters’ Guide, located on the homepage of the City’s website, saskatoon.ca. Voters’ Guides are also available at City Hall main lobby, public libraries and at all leisure centres.

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.