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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.

1 1 REMINDER RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTED EVERY TWO WEEKS FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO MARCH 31

NEW FRIDAY EVENING

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.

NEW
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 1ST AVE N
(landscaping median)
Start: November 6, 6:00 p.m. End: November 7, 6:00 a.m.

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
25TH ST E EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO 1ST AVE N
(landscaping median)
Start: November 6, 6:00 p.m. End: November 7, 6:00 a.m.

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.

NEW
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB AT RUTH ST E
(bridge deck inspection)
One lane for both directions will be maintained at all times
Start: November 5, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM JAMIESON ST TO 25TH ST E
(sanitary lining)
No left turns at 23rd St
Start: November 5, 7:00 p.m. End: November 6, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 31ST ST E TO 32ND ST W
(sanitary lining)
Start: November 5, 7:00 p.m. End: November 6, 7:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E FROM SALISBURY DR TO PRESTON AVE S
(sanitary lining)
Northbound on Preston Ave at Taylor closed; Westbound on Preston Ave closed at Salisbury Dr
Start: November 4, 7:00 p.m. End: November 5, 7:00 a.m.
23RD ST E WESTBOUND 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.

ONGOING
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.
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.

NEW
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB AT RUTH ST E
(bridge deck inspection)
One lane for both directions will be maintained at all times
Start: November 5, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 3:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM JAMIESON ST TO 25TH ST E
(sanitary lining)
No left turns at 23rd St
Start: November 5, 7:00 p.m. End: November 6, 7:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 31ST ST E TO 32ND ST W
(sanitary lining)
Start: November 5, 7:00 p.m. End: November 6, 7:00 a.m.
TAYLOR ST E FROM SALISBURY DR TO PRESTON AVE S
(sanitary lining)
Northbound on Preston Ave at Taylor closed; Westbound on Preston Ave closed at Salisbury Dr
Start: November 4, 7:00 p.m. End: November 5, 7:00 a.m.
23RD ST E WESTBOUND 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.

ONGOING
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.
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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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.