News Releases

Parliamentary Secretary Kelly Block, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, and Brad Woodside, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Mayor of the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, today announced a Green Municipal Fund^TM (GMF) grant contribution of $58,150 for the City of Saskatoon. The funding has been put toward a feasibility study for a district energy system (DES) that would provide efficient low-carbon heating from a single source to buildings in the north downtown area.

“Our Government is helping municipalities across the country to achieve their goal of a cleaner and healthier environment for their citizens through the Green Municipal Fund,” said Parliamentary Secretary Block. “Today’s announcement is another example of how our government — in partnership with the FCM — is helping communities like the City of Saskatoon build a greener future for our citizens.”

“The Green Municipal Fund offers a range of resources and services that specifically addresses the sustainable community development needs of municipal governments,” said Mr. Woodside. “The financing and knowledge provided by the Fund support the development of communities that are more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.”

The study will consider the technical and financial feasibility of a natural gas DES to cover approximately 100 hectares in Saskatoon. It would serve City Hall and other existing buildings, and grow in conjunction with 430,000 m² of new residential and commercial development. Results of the study will be reported in summer 2015.

A combined heat and power DES for the study area would reduce CO₂ emissions by 33,000 to 44,000 tonnes per year. Saskatoon has also investigated the use of deep-well ground source heating and waste heat from the Queen Elizabeth Power Station.

“Development of a district energy system demonstrates Saskatoon’s commitment to growth based on the triple bottom-line of environmental, financial and social needs,” said Mayor Donald Atchison. “By conserving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we can grow a greener Saskatoon for us all.”

The Government of Canada endowed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) with $550 million to establish the Green Municipal FundÔ. The Fund supports partnerships and leveraging of both public and private-sector funding to reach higher standards of air, water and soil quality, and climate protection.

FCM has been the national voice of municipal governments since 1901. It fosters the development of sustainable communities to improve quality of life by promoting strong, effective, and accountable municipal government.

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

CIRCLE DR S WB LANE RESTRICTIONS AT CLARENCE AVE S
(Crack filling)
One lane closed at a time
Start: May 27, 4:00 a.m. End: May 27, 4:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR CLOSED FROM DIEFENBAKER TCE TO KENSINGTON BLVD
(Paving)
Start: May 27, 9:00 a.m. End: May 28, 6:00 p.m.

ROLLING CLOSURE: CIRCLE DR LANE RESTRICTIONS WEST OF AVE C
(Electric install)
One lane closed at a time
Start: May 27, 7:00 p.m. End: May 27, 10:00 p.m.

ONGOING

**EXPECT DELAYS** WANUSKEWIN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO GOERZEN ST
(Resurfacing)
Goerzen intersection will be closed. Use Adilman or Lenore to Russell
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 6:00 p.m. (Part of 4-week resurfacing project)

MILLAR AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 68TH ST & 71ST ST
(Road work)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Roadwork)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 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: May 30, 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.

The Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) invites residents in Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville, Osler, and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park to an open house for the Regional Plan.

OPEN HOUSE:  P4G Regional Plan
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – “Come and Go”
Lakeview Church (Theatre)
Near Highway 16 East and Boychuk Drive on Township Road 362 (Melville Street), RM of Corman Park

OR

Wednesday, June 3, 2015
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – “Come and Go”
Brian King Centre (Auditorium)
202 8^th Avenue North, City of Warman

The goal of the Regional Plan, expected to be completed by mid-2016, is to ensure each of the five partnering municipalities can benefit from growth opportunities, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs by working together.  It will consist of plans for land use, transportation and servicing, and outline the strategies needed for implementation, as well as propose new governance and administrative structures for the region.

These events will provide an open and informal setting for residents to learn about the intent of the Regional Plan, engage with members of the project team, and provide valuable input at the early stage of the project.  Consultant, O2 Planning + Design and representatives from the partner municipalities, and the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) will be in attendance.

If you are unable to attend the open house, please visit www.partnershipforgrowth.ca to review meeting information and provide your comments after June 3, 2015.  

For more Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Announcements and News Releases, visit www.partnershipforgrowth.ca or connect with the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth on Twitter and Facebook.

NEW

CIRCLE DR S WB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM PRESTON AVE S TO CLARENCE AVE S
(Rubberized crack sealing)
One lane closed at a time
Start: May 26, 4:00 a.m. End: May 26, 7:00 a.m.

MILLAR AVE NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 68TH ST & 71ST ST
(Road work)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: May 28, 6:00 p.m.

**EXPECT DELAYS** WANUSKEWIN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO GOERZEN ST
(Resurfacing)
Goerzen intersection will be closed. Use Adilman or Lenore to Russell
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 6:00 p.m. (Part of 4-week resurfacing project)

3RD AVE N SB FROM 25TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Electronic work)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 1:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 24TH ST
(Sign installation)
Start: May 26, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

3RD AVE N CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Storm main repair)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Roadwork)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 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: May 26, 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.

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Guardrail repairs)
Closure reset each day from 9am-3pm
Start: May 25, 9:00 a.m. End: May 26, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

3RD AVE N CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Storm main repair)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Roadwork)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 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: May 26, 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.

NEW SATURDAY

23RD ST & 3RD AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Catch Basin Repair)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: May 23, 3:00 p.m.

NEW SUNDAY

3RD AVE N CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Storm main repair)
Start: May 24, 7:00 a.m. End: May 26, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AIRPORT DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Roadwork)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 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: May 26, 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.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, the City of Saskatoon will begin a road resurfacing project on Wanuskewin Road northbound and Warman Road in both directions between Primrose Drive and Marquis Drive. The multi-phased project is expected to last four weeks, weather permitting.

“In order to minimize disruption to traffic, extensive planning has gone into developing a 14 phase detour plan that allows traffic to continue moving on this high-traffic route – some of the work will also be done at night only,” says Celene Anger, Director of Construction and Design. “Once work is complete, drivers will experience a much smoother commute with a brand new asphalt surface.”

The first phase of the work will begin on Wanuskewin Road northbound. For the comfort of nearby residents, crews will work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. in accordance with The Noise Bylaw. Once this work is complete, resurfacing of the Warman Road section will begin. To minimize delays to drivers, this resurfacing work will be done at night only. Additionally, the most impactful work – around the 51st Street intersection – will be carried out on the weekend.

“This work is part of a multi-year plan to improve the high traffic routes between the city’s core and north end,” says Anger. “Last year, the City’s coordinated approach saw resurfacing work completed on Millar Avenue and 51st Street, providing north end commuters with a good alternate route for the duration of this project.”

A work zone will be in place for the duration of the project with detour reconfigurations that allow for maximum traffic accommodation. Even when workers are not present, barriers will stay in place where there are roadside hazards or where fresh pavement or concrete needs to set, to ensure the safety of drivers. Obeying signs and respecting work zones will keep everyone safe as well as allow crews to focus on completing the work quickly and efficiently.

Drivers are encouraged to consider rerouting their commute while work is underway. To help reduce congestion, drivers may consider the following:

• Silverwood residents detour via Spadina Crescent or Russell Road
• North end workers detour via Millar Avenue or Faithfull Avenue
• Carpool
• Saskatoon Transit

The City thanks everyone for their patience while this necessary work is carried out. For more information and a list of the City’s 2015 construction projects visit saskatoon.ca/betterroads.

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.

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It is an annual issue for the city’s urban forest.  Tent caterpillars, cankerworms, and leafrollers are feeding on trees in some areas in the city.  The trees may experience heavy defoliation in some cases, but unless there are underlying issues, the trees will recover and produce new foliage.

 Forest tent caterpillars attack a wide variety of deciduous trees, especially green ash.  The numbers of forest tent caterpillars are high this year especially in areas of the city where green ash is the most common street tree.  Caterpillars can be sprayed with a high pressure hose and washed off of the tree.  Over the next few weeks, these insects will seek shelter and transform into moths.

 Cankerworms, also known as loopers and inchworms, are found primarily on the leaves of American elm and Manitoba maple trees.  The fall and the spring cankerworm species often feed together during June and July.  They can be found hanging from silken threads underneath infested trees and can be a nuisance.

 Leafrollers feed while concealed within leaves that are rolled or tied together with silk webbing.  Ash trees are their preference, but they also attack other tree species.  The larvae will feed in mid- to late-June, but the leaves will remain rolled throughout the summer.

 Tree banding can be used to control cankerworms; however, it is not effective against leafrollers and tent caterpillars.  The best time to place bands on the trees is from September to May to help prevent the wingless adult female cankerworm moths from climbing host trees to lay their eggs.  It is important to remove the bands at the beginning of June because the band can collect moisture and cause the trunk to rot.  Unlike the adult female cankerworm, the female leafrollers and tent caterpillars have wings and will fly from tree to tree to lay their eggs.

 The City of Saskatoon does not control cankerworms, tent caterpillars or leafrollers as they typically do not impact the health of the trees they attack.  Homeowners interested in controlling them on their own trees should consult their local garden centre for advice.  For information on urban pests such as mosquitoes, Dutch Elm disease, wildlife, and tree defoliators, visit www.saskatoon.ca/pests

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 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

51ST ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING WARMAN RD
(Concrete work)
Continue on Lenore Dr to Primrose Dr for access to Warman Rd
Start: May 22, 4:00 a.m. End: May 22, 7:00 a.m.

ROLLING CLOSURE: CIRCLE DR E SB SINGLE LANE CLOSURES COLLEGE DR TO 14TH ST E
(Crack filling)
Start: May 22, 4:00 a.m. End: May 22, 4:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 11TH ST E
(Crane Lift)
Start: May 22, 4:30 a.m. End: May 22, 6:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN PRIMROSE DR & 51ST ST E
(Concrete work)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 22, 3:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SECTION OF NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 51ST ST E & GOERZEN ST
(Concrete work)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 22, 3:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD SECTIONS OF NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO ADILMAN DR
(Concrete work)
Start: May 22, 9:00 a.m. End: May 22, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AIRPORT DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 45TH ST W
(Roadwork)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: May 27, 5:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: May 20, 9:00 a.m. End: June 6, 5:00 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: May 26, 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.

As part of the development of Saskatoon’s first Active Transportation Plan (ATP), the City of Saskatoon (City), is hosting a family-friendly public event on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Amphitheatre II, River Landing – rain or shine!  All residents are encouraged to stop by the active transportation tent anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to learn more about the project and share their vision for active transportation.

Active transportation includes any form of human-powered transportation for all ages and abilities, such as walking, jogging, cycling, skateboarding, and persons using mobility aids.

ATP Family-Friendly Drop-In Discussions
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Amphitheatre II, River Landing (next to the Pump House and South of the Farmer’s Market at the end of Avenue A South)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 Can’t make the event?  Share your vision for active transportation in Saskatoon by completing the interactive online survey at www.growingfwd.ca/activetransportation ,available now until May 29.

The ATP is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2016.

For more information on the ATP or to sign up for project update notifications, please visit www.growingfwd.ca/activetransportation.

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.