News Releases

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22ND ST WB/EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT WITNEY AVE
(Tree removal)
Start: September 28, 8:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST
(Nuit Blanche event)
Start: September 26, 5:00 p.m. End: September 27, 2:00 a.m.

PRESTON AVE SB CLOSED AT CORNISH/HUNTER RD
(Road repair)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CIRCLE DR S BRIDGE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST WB/EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Road patching)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 25^TH ST WB
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 7:30 a.m. End: September 27, 9:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 7:30 a.m. End: September 27, 12:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR N
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 12:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST WB CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Road repair)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Lightpole replacement)
Start: September 27, 12:00 p.m. End: September 27, 1:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB/SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLANCY DR
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 1:30 p.m. End: September 27, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED PAST ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Modified road closure until September 26 for additional work. Curb lane open again through Zimmerman Rd. intersection only during this time
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day is Sunday, September 27, 2015.  In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.

Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day is recognized every year in Canada on the last Sunday in September. The day pays tribute to the hard work, dedication and sacrifice police and peace officers have made toward the safety of Canadians.

Flags are flown at half-mast to honour  police and peace officers  killed in the line of duty. Memorial services will also take place in communities across the country.

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.

Saskatoon Transit Phone & Go will be unavailable this Sunday evening (Sept. 27) due to planned maintenance. Additionally, some of the City’s online services at transit.saskatoon.ca and saskatoon.ca may experience temporary disruptions.

To minimize the impact to users of Transit Phone & Go and online services, this maintenance has been scheduled for between 6 p.m. and midnight. During this time, Transit riders are invited to use an alternate trip planning tool such as Google Transit or the Transit App on mobile.

The City strives to maintain Phone & Go and online services 24/7 but, on occasion, maintenance work necessitates interruptions. The City thanks residents for their patience.

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. You can also follow @StoonTransit on Twitter for timely updates on Saskatoon Transit service.

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33RD ST W EB/WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) & CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT HUGHES DR NB AND BYNG AVE
(Road repair)
33rd St EB curb lane closed, median lane remains open
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CONFEDERATION DR
(Road repair)
Start: September 25, 7:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N SB/NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 23^RD ST E TO  25TH ST E
(Sewer maintenance)
SB Median lane closed from 25^th St E to the rail tracks
Start: September 24, 10:00 p.m. End: September 25, 7:00 a.m.

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED PAST ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Modified road closure until September 26 for additional work. Curb lane open again through Zimmerman Rd. intersection only during this time
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Crews have not only been busy improving the roadways this construction season; the City is also investing $11.3 million dollars on water and sewer rehabilitation. For the first time, new, state-of-the art digital imaging technology was used to inspect and evaluate manholes during the 2015 summer construction season.

“Through this new method of evaluation using digital imaging, we have been able to exceed our target quantity for manhole inspections this year,” says Celene Anger, Director of Construction and Design. “This method of inspection is not only safer and more efficient, but also results in a higher quality systematic inspection that is cost effective.”

Instead of performing conventional visual inspections, the new digital imaging technology allows manholes to be evaluated by lowering a camera into the area to take several images. The system allows engineers to review images systematically as well as re-inspect files at any time.

Manhole inspection and maintenance help identify deterioration that can lead to collapses and blockages that cause waste water to back up—something that can be more prevalent as a sewer system ages. Cleaning and inspecting sewer lines is essential to maintaining a properly functioning system; this new technology will further Saskatoon’s investment in its wastewater infrastructure.

This season, crews have also been busy lining water and sewer mains at locations across the city, with priority given to those areas with a high break history. This rehabilitation work will help to minimize the potential for future breaks.

"While this maintenance and rehabilitation work to our underground utilities is not as obvious as road improvements, it is critical to providing reliable drinking water and sewer services,” says Anger. “Some of the road restrictions drivers are encountering are required for these types of upgrades.”

This spring and summer, the City has completed the following water and sewer rehabilitation work:

• 13.8 km in 81 locations of water main & sewer lining rehabilitation
• 145 short service connection replacements including 100 lead connections
• 1,024 manhole inspections using the new digital imaging technology

Other water and sewer rehabilitation work involves wetlands construction and the trenchless installation of sanitary force mains. This rehabilitation work is still ongoing as the 2015 construction season continues into the fall.

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 @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

The City urges dog park users to stay alert and remain aware of your pet and physical surroundings after being informed that dogs may have recently come into contact with poisonous materials while at the Avalon Dog Park.  At this time, this has not been confirmed.

The City expresses sincere sympathy to the family that has experienced the loss of their pet. The incident is currently being reviewed, and a park inspection has taken place with nothing out of the ordinary being found.  The matter may be referred to the Saskatoon Police Service for a criminal investigation.  The City is not aware of any similar past incidents occurring at dog parks.

Animal Control Officers and maintenance staff are keeping an eye out for any unusual materials.  The City does not apply rodent or other poisons in our dog parks.

If you spot any unusual materials, maintain a safe distance and contact Animal Services immediately at 306-975-8478.

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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NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO WILLINGDON PL
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 23, 10:00 p.m. End: September 24, 7:00 a.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM WILLIS LANE TO CORNISH RD
(Super chlorination work)
Start: September 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 24, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT RUTH ST E OVERPASS
(Underground cable repair)
Start: September 24, 9:00 a.m. End: September 24, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N SB/NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 23^RD ST E TO  25TH ST E
(Sewer maintenance)
SB Median lane closed from 25^th St E to the rail tracks
Start: September 24, 10:00 p.m. End: September 25, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge Maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED PAST ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Modified road closure until September 26 for additional work. Curb lane open again through Zimmerman Rd. intersection only during this time
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO WILLINGDON PL
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 22, 10:00 p.m. End: September 23, 7:00 a.m.

PRESTON AVE S SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM WILLIS LANE TO CORNISH RD
(Super chlorination work)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 23, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT PRIMROSE DR
(Water & sewer repairs)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: September 23, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 25, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge Maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED PAST ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Modified road closure until September 26 for additional work. Curb lane open again through Zimmerman Rd. intersection only during this time
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 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 and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

From the September 21, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting

7.2.1 2016 Business Plan and Budget Process – Fall Public Engagement

*The report outlines the fall public engagement plan for the 2016 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget.
*The fall public engagement activities will be an opportunity to pilot a new online citizen budget tool.
*the online citizen budget will be used to educate residents and to reconfirm what we heard from the public through earlier engagement activities.
*A variety of techniques will be used to increase participation including making the online citizen budget available at the Saskatoon Fall Home Show (October 23 – 25, 2015) and online at saskatoon.ca (October 19 – November 13, 2015).
*Various community groups and stakeholders will be encouraged to take the online citizen budget on the road.
*The Committee received the information.

7.2.2 Civic Operations Centre Construction Update

*The Civic Operations Centre (located on 180 acres off of Dundonald Avenue, just west of the Landfill) will house the new Saskatoon Transit Facility and Snow Management Facility.
*The relocation of Saskatoon Transit will occur in early 2017.
*Monthly progress reports indicate all activities are on track and construction is well underway.
*The Committee received the information.

7.2.3 Aboriginal Engagement and Inclusion

*The Kitaskinaw and Gathering reports include recommendations based on extensive input from Aboriginal citizens to increase inclusion and well-being.
*The City has made progress towards addressing these recommendations.
*The City and other organizations will continue to utilize the reports to enhance future policies, programs and services for Aboriginal people.
*The Committee received the information.
*The Committee resolved that Administration provide a further report in one year to the appropriate committee on the yield of nominations as a result of increased awareness efforts of the City’s “Naming of Civic Property and Development Areas Policy” and related processes.

8.2.2 Municipal Governance Structure

*City Council adopted a new governance model in June, 2014.
*The report identifies governance issues to be further reviewed and reported on including the duplications of business between the committee and City Council (suggestions for improvement have included elimination of Executive Committee and moving to two City Council meetings per month with each of the two City Council meetings having an option of an in camera session) and considering revising the time to debate, among other issues.
*Executive Committee resolved that the issues identified in the report be further reviewed by the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee and that a further report with final recommendations be provided for Executive Committee’s consideration no later than the November 16, 2015 meeting of Executive Committee.