News Releases
Saskatoon Fire News ReleasesThe Winter Leisure Guide will be delivered to Saskatoon households on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and can be picked up at any indoor Leisure Centre, Saskatoon Public Library location, or City Hall. The guide will also be available online at Saskatoon.ca/leisureguide beginning Monday, November 26.
The Leisure Guide is Saskatoon’s go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities, and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Highlights of the Winter (January 1 to March 31, 2019) Leisure Guide include:
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
BROADWAY AVE NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(tree pruning)
Start: November 22, 9:00 a.m. End: November 22, 12:00 p.m.
TAYLOR ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(tree pruning)
Start: November 22, 9:00 a.m. End: November 22, 1:00 p.m.
Queen Street between 4th and 5th streets will be closed for water line maintenance on Thursday, November 22, starting at 9 a.m. This work is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Road users can expect road closure will add a few minutes to daily commutes. They’re encouraged to use King Street as a detour route and to allow extra time for their commute.
In 1998, the Saskatoon Fire Department, in partnership with Public Health Services Saskatoon, launched a needle pick-up program. Over the past 20 years hundreds of thousands of discarded needles have been collected through the program, contributing to the safety and cleanliness of Saskatoon’s public spaces; close to 7,500 of which have been picked-up by Firefighters in 2018 alone.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED EAST OF GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE
(manhole access)
Start: November 21, 9:00 a.m. End: November 21, 2:00 p.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N SB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(coring in manhole)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 6:00 p.m.
In addition to a new city-wide organics program, single-family households with curbside collection service will now have a choice in the size and cost of their waste carts. City Council voted in favour of implementing a variable rate waste utility. The previously approved city-wide organics program will be funded from property tax. Both programs are expected to launch in 2020.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(gas line servicing)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE N SB PARKING & CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 23RD ST E
(coring in manhole)
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 21, 6:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Transit is currently upgrading the onboard Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) in its buses to enhance the delivery of real-time bus information. Riders using mobile and web apps may experience interruptions to real-time bus location information during this upgrade. This will not affect the ability to plan trips as the apps will continue to provide bus schedules and service alerts.
This implementation is expected to be complete in mid-December.
Saskatoon Transit thanks you for your patience while this important upgrade is completed.
Saskatoon Light and Power will be putting up holiday decorations on some city bridges on November 20th and 21st. Work will begin tomorrow on Broadway Bridge and continue Wednesday on University Bridge. Crews will be out between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to limit the impact to road users.
This will be a moving work zone and will impact traffic in both directions during the course of each morning. Road users are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.
Parking and lane restrictions will be in effect in the downtown area on Sunday for the Santa Claus Parade, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be no access to roads along the parade route within Idylwyld Drive, 23rd Street, 5th Avenue and 19th Street.
Road users are encouraged to allow extra time to reach their downtown destination, and to watch for extra people at crosswalks.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
ONGOING
33RD ST W CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON RD TO NEAULT RD
(water main installation)
Start: October 24, 11:00 a.m. End: November 21, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(primary water main construction)
EB traffic maintained in SB lane
Start: October 24, 11:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:00 p.m.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR EB CURB AND NEXT LANE CLOSED AT WIGGINS AVE N
(light pole base replacement)
Start: November 18, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 4:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 4TH ST E
(tree trimming)
Start: November 17, 8:00 a.m. End: November 17, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
Starting tomorrow morning, sections of Lorne Avenue will be closed between 4th and 8th streets for tree pruning. This work is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. Intersections in this work zone will remain open while work is underway.
Winter is the optimal season to complete pruning as it provides better visibility and easier removal of dead and dying limbs. Winter pruning also reduces the risk of the spread of disease.
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
ONGOING
33RD ST W CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON RD TO NEAULT RD
(water main installation)
Start: October 24, 11:00 a.m. End: November 21, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD NB LANES CLOSED AT 33RD ST W
(primary water main construction)
EB traffic maintained in SB lane
Start: October 24, 11:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:00 p.m.
Last week, members from Saskatoon’s host committee attended the 2018 Creative City Network of Canada’s Creative City Summit (Summit) in Mississauga, Ontario, to promote Saskatoon as next year’s Summit location to their colleagues across Canada. This three-day conference for municipal cultural workers provided an opportunity for Saskatoon to share knowledge and highlight its dynamic arts and culture scene.