News Releases

The City of Saskatoon invites the public to participate in Shaping our Financial Future: Budget 2016. This evening event will provide an opportunity for citizens to learn more about the City’s annual budget process, and to take part in a variety of interactive activities by providing input on the City’s spending priorities and future investments. 

Parking will be available behind City Hall or in the lot adjacent to the Transit Mall after 5:00 p.m.

Can’t attend? Visit saskatoon.ca/financialfuture to participate in the online survey after June 15 or to see our schedule of dates and locations for where we will be in the community.  Also, be sure to watch for future opportunities to participate, as we move toward Budget 2016 deliberations this fall.

NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT MINTO PL
(Water & Sewer Work)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 11, 4:00 p.m.

LORNE AVE & ADELAIDE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED

(Storm & Sewer Repair)
Trucks use Circle Dr EB > Clarence Ave NB > Circle Dr WB
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 6:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Curb box repair)
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 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.

Last year, in Canada there were over a dozen lightning strike victims. Many of those injuries could have been avoided. Do you know when to take action and what to do?

We now know that over two-thirds of all damaging lightning strikes happen when the storm is either approaching or has just passed by rather than when it is directly overhead. Also the majority of injuries and fatalities are not caused by a direct lightning strike but rather by ground current or side flash events.

The Canadian Lightning Danger Map for the prairie region shows high-risk lightning areas in red, with animation showing the movement of the storms. The map is updated every 10 minutes based on current lightning observations.

When planning outdoor activities this summer, it is important to listen to weather forecasts, weather alerts, and to keep an eye on the sky in case weather conditions change. If you realize you are in a lightning danger area, either because you hear thunder or see red on the Canadian Lightning Danger Map, take shelter immediately, preferably in a house or an all-metal vehicle (not a convertible). DO NOT shelter under a tree; lightning tends to strike taller objects.

There is no safe place outdoors during a thunderstorm. When thunder roars, GO INDOORS!

The Canadian Lightning Danger Map can be found at weather.gc.ca by clicking on ‘Alerts’ and then the region you are interested in under Lightning Danger. The map is accessible on mobile devices.

Due to unexpected mechanical issues with the City’s fleet of collection trucks on Tuesday, Black Cart garbage collection for the Pacific Heights neighbourhood was delayed. Affected residents are asked to leave their Black Carts out for collection today.  

This delay may affect other Black Cart routes scheduled for collection June 10-12. If your cart is not collected as scheduled, please leave it out and it will be collected by the following day. In case of a conflict with Blue or Green Cart collection, residents are asked to place both carts out at their normal collection point. That will be either front streets or back lanes depending upon the normal collection route for residents.  A reminder to all please to ensure that there is at least four feet of clearance on all sides of each cart to allow for the equipment to operate and safely collect. 

Find timely Service Alerts for interruptions to the Black Cart collection schedule at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts or follow @YXEServiceAlert on Twitter.  The City of Saskatoon thanks residents for their patience.

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 Saskatoon Civic Conservatory (Conservatory) will remain open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, now that the Mendel Art Gallery has closed.

The Conservatory continues to showcase a variety of orchids, tropical and arid plants, and a new seasonal flower display each month.

The cost of admission is by donation.  For more information, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/conservatory and watch for pictures during show changes on the City of Saskatoon Facebook page.

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.

NEW
LORNE AVE & ELM ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Storm & sewer repair)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 6:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM BERINI DR TO BERINI DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: June 10, 11:30 a.m.

22ND ST E WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO PACIFIC AVE
(Parks flower planting)
Start: June 10, 10:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.


ONGOING
QUEEN ST WB & EB FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N AND 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N CLOSED
(Water & sewer connection)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE & QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 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.

With the summer heating up, it is a great opportunity to visit Saskatoon’s newest Dog Park!  Hyde Park Dog Park officially opened Wednesday June 3, 2015.  Located in the Rosewood neighbourhood, off Boychuck Drive and Slimmon Road, is a fenced, 4.1 acre, off-leash space fully equipped with pet waste bags and garbage receptacles.

There are also five more active Dog Parks conveniently located throughout the city.  The following Dog Parks are available for all well-behaved and licensed dogs:

• Avalon - south end of Broadway Avenue;
• Caswell - next to the Mayfair Pool;
• Silverwood - access off Kinnear Avenue or the east end of Adilman Drive;
• Southwest - off Valley Road by the landfill; and
• Sutherland Beach - west off Central Avenue, just north of Attridge Drive.

 With many people and pets enjoying the city this summer, remember these tips to being a responsible pet owner:

• Pick up after your pet;
• Keep pets on-leash in all areas of the city, unless the area is clearly designated (signed) as a Dog Park; and
• Be considerate and courteous to other people enjoying the outdoors, and keep in mind that not everyone is comfortable around dogs, even friendly ones.

 For a map and more information, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/dogparks.

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.

If you are heading to SaskTel Centre to see Garth Brooks on Friday and Saturday, the City recommends you leave early, carpool with three or more people, and load a long playlist of Garth’s greatest hits. Most importantly, drivers are encouraged to use one of the designated routes and obey temporary signage for direct access to parking.

Stay informed with #GarthInSaskatoon on Twitter and find details about the show at sasktelcentre.com.

The City and Saskatoon Police Service are working with SaskTel Centre to keep traffic moving between the back-to-back sold out shows, when traffic volume may reach 20,000 vehicles in the area.

“The unprecedented volume of traffic expected at one time requires careful planning and cooperation from drivers,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “For everyone’s safety and efficient parking, the City prepared two specific routes for SaskTel Centre guests, which will be optimized with longer traffic signals, SPS traffic control with reduced speeds and temporary signage.”

GETTING TO SASKTEL CENTRE:

• Saskatoon Transit will have continuous service from the downtown terminal for all shows, beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday and 5:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Standard transit fares apply, and transfers and passes will be accepted. More at saskatoontransit.ca.
• Park & Ride Shuttle Service (yellow bus) will available from mall locations for $5 roundtrip. More at sasktelcentre.com.
• From South/West neighbourhoods: use Idylwyld Drive to Highway 16 (exit to The Battlefords).
• From North/East neighbourhoods: use Wanuskewin Road (or Millar Avenue) to Marquis Drive.
• Left turns from Idylwyld Drive onto Marquis Drive will not be permitted Friday and Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m. to accommodate vehicles leaving the first show. Traffic on Idylwyld Drive will be directed to 71st Street for access.

“People should be prepared for slower moving traffic and remain patient, especially between shows on Friday and Saturday,” says Gardiner. “We will be actively monitoring traffic movement and can adjust signals if needed.”

Task teams involving the Fire Department, Saskatoon Police Service, tow trucks and traffic signal staff will be on scene to respond quickly to any and all issues. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

The City of Saskatoon’s Transportation staff, Saskatoon Transit and Saskatoon Police Services, along with SaskTel Centre, thank everyone for their cooperation in making this an enjoyable event for Saskatoon residents and visitors. 

Make a splash this summer!  Lathey Pool and Riversdale Pool will open for the season on Friday, June 12, and George Ward Pool and Mayfair Pool will open on Monday, June 15, 2015.

General admission to the outdoor pools provides access to a variety of aquatic drop-in activities (i.e. public, lane, Parent and Tot swims, and Aquafitness classes) for patrons of all ages.  Children under six years are admitted free to outdoor pools when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Available again for the summer are the popular outdoor pool bulk tickets!  Purchasing a pack of ten outdoor pool passes provides a 20% discount off regular general admission rates.  Get them while it’s HOT!

Swimming lessons are offered for all ages and abilities at each outdoor pool.  Please refer to the City of Saskatoon’s Summer Leisure Mini Guide (www.saskatoon.ca/leisureguide) for more details.

Outdoor pools will be cleared immediately if lightning occurs and will be closed during steady rain conditions or if temperatures reach 14 degrees or lower.  Check Drop-in Online (www.saskatoon.ca/dropinonline), and sign up for Service Alerts for updates.

To find an outdoor pool location near you, please visit www.saskatoon.ca/outdoorpools.

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.

NEW

QUEEN ST WB & EB FROM 3RD AVE N TO 4TH AVE N AND 5TH AVE N TO 6TH AVE N CLOSED
(Water & sewer connection)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

3RD AVE & QUEEN ST INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water & sewer connections)
Detour on King St for Hospital access.
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: June 10, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE SB CLOSED AT 104TH ST
(Water main lining)
2-way traffic maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 12, 4:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 EB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane of traffic will be maintained on the WB overpass.
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: Tentative - August 7, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE CLOSED BETWEEN SPADINA CRES & COLLEGE DR
(Bridge Repairs)
Start: May 3, 7:00 a.m. End: August 31, 6:00 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.