News Releases

TU14-361

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO 24TH ST
(Streetscaping)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: August 13, 9:00 a.m.  End: August 27, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: CIRCLE DR EB RAMPS TO CIRCLE DR NB AND SB CLOSED AT HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable road markings)
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m.  End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

WIGGINS AVE N NB AND SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
8th St reduced to one lane through Wiggins Ave intersection.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD & WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG) INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.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 check 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.

For Immediate Release: August 11, 2014
NEW

20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P & AVE Q
(Concrete work)
Start: August 12, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 12:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB CLOSED FROM 43RD ST TO 51ST ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 7:00 a.m.

OVERNIGHT: CIRCLE DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) & RAMP TO CIRCLE DR WB CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable line marking)
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 7:00 a.m.

OVERNIGHT: HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & RAMP TO CIRCLE DR NB CLOSED  AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable line marking)
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

WIGGINS AVE N NB AND SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
8th St reduced to one lane through Wiggins Ave intersection.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD & WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG) INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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.

For Release: August 11,2014

The Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) today approved the design parameters of the North Commuter Parkway Project and Traffic Bridge that will form part of the Request for Proposals that will be issued later this year. 

The decision follows a development review; it’s a necessary step before construction projects occur in the Meewasin Valley Authority jurisdiction area along the South Saskatchewan River. 

City Engineer Mike Gutek today outlined for the MVA board the contract requirements and parameters for the replacement of the Traffic Bridge and the construction of the North Commuter Parkway Bridge in Saskatoon. 

“Following extensive public consultation, City Council decided very specifically on the replacement of the Traffic Bridge which includes capacity for emergency vehicles as well as pedestrian and cyclist traffic on both sides,” Gutek says.

Following further consultation with the MVA some design changes have been recommended to include a direct access ramp to the Traffic Bridge on the Nutana side and interpretive panels.

“Following the same process with the MVA, the North Commuter Parkway Bridge design will need to have specific design requirements for pedestrian and cyclist pathways,” Gutek says. “Also recommended are designs for storm water discharge, plus a limitation on the road width and speed for crossing the Northwest Swale” 

The $252M projects are bundled and are proceeding with funding from the Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon.

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.

Citizens’ Decoration Day will be celebrated at the Soldiers’ Cairn located at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Sunday, August 17, 2014.  The annual event provides citizens with an opportunity to pay tribute to those brave individuals who lost their lives in the service of our country.

Transportation to the event can be pre-arranged by calling the following Legion offices before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15:

• Legion Branch No. 63:  306-244-7575
• Nutana Branch No. 362: 306-374-6303
• ANAVETS No. 38:  306-652-3171

The day will begin with a parade, including Legion members, ANAVET members, and members of the Armed Forces, at 2:30 p.m. starting from the Woodlawn Cemetery Office gate (north end of Memorial Avenue) and proceeding into the cemetery shortly thereafter.  The service is at 3:00 p.m.

Citizens are urged to place floral tributes from their gardens in Woodlawn Cemetery and at the Soldiers’ Cairn.

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. 

TU14-358

NEW SATURDAY

21ST E STREET CLOSED BETWEEN 4TH AVE N & SPADINA CRES
(Community event)
Start: August 9, 8:00 a.m. End: August 9, 5:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST TO 51ST ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 9, 7:00 p.m. End: August 10, 7:00 a.m.

NEW SUNDAY

IDYLWYLD DR SB RAMP CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE TO CIRCLE DR WB CLOSED
(Street light work)
Start: August 10, 7:00 a.m. End: August 10, 10:00 a.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM HAZEN ST TO CIRCLE DR
(Street light work)
Start: August 10, 10:00 a.m. End: August 10, 12:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: CIRCLE DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable road markings)
Start: August 10, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MOLARO PL
(Road paving)
Restrictions reset each night.
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 7:00 a.m.

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h.
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT AND WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG)
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 12:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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 of Saskatoon (City) Fall Leisure Guide will be delivered to every home in Saskatoon on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, and can also be picked up at any Leisure Centre, Saskatoon Public Library location, or City Hall.  The guide will be available on www.saskatoon.ca/go/leisureguide beginning Monday, August 11.
The Leisure Guide contains everything you need to know about Saskatoon’s Leisure Centres and is the go-to source for fitness programs, recreational activities, and arts and culture opportunities for all ages and abilities.  Stay active throughout Fall (September 1 to December 31) with the many options provided by the City.
 
Highlights include:

• New “Last Call” promotion that offers a reduced $3 rate during the final hour of operation at any Leisure Centre fitness and exercise room, open gym, or walking track (excluding the Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track).
• 2-week LeisureCard Trial Pass for families, adults, and youth, so you can try before you buy.
• Public skating schedules for the four indoor arenas.
• New skating party packages at Cosmo Civic Centre.
• Public, parent and tot, family, and lane swimming opportunities at the indoor pools.
• Red Cross swim schedules for Shaw Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, and Lakewood and Lawson Civic Centres.
• Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, sushi, and desserts cooking classes for adults.
• Preschool and children’s recreational registered programs such as Jungle Gym Safari and Snakes, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
• Adult, teen, beginner (Smart Start), advanced, and Active Agers (50+ years) drop-in exercise classes, personal training, and registered fitness programs at the six indoor Leisure Centres.
• Group fitness training for youth and adults at Shaw Centre, Saskatoon Field House, and Lakewood Civic Centre.
• A map of the six dog parks in Saskatoon - spend time outdoors with your furry friend!
• A list of the programs offered by the 47 Community Associations in Saskatoon.
• And much, much more, including many arts, culture, and recreational services offered by other organizations in Saskatoon.

Registration for programs begins Sunday, August 17, at 6 p.m. by phoning 306-975-2800, or register online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca.

Starting Monday, August 18, at 6:30 a.m., Cosmo, Lakewood, and Lawson Civic Centres, Saskatoon Field House, and Shaw Centre will be accepting mail or walk-in registrations; phone registration begins at 8:00 a.m.  Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will not be open for registrations until Tuesday, September 2.  (Please note that walk-in registrations will not be accepted at any Leisure Centre on the first night of registration). 

Registered programs are very popular and fill up fast!  Many people will be registering Sunday evening, and the City sincerely thanks our citizens for their patience.  While additional online and telephone resources are in place to make the process go as smoothly as possible, there are still thousands of people registering at once, so here are some tips to help you be prepared:

• You will require a client ID number and family PIN to register online.  To set one up or if you forgot yours, phone any Leisure Centre before Sunday, August 17.
• Consider other Leisure Centres if your nearest location isn't available – just a short distance away!
• Have a list of second and third program choices, just in case you do not get into your first choice.
• Join the waiting list.  Every full program has an online waiting list, and new classes may be created if there is enough demand.
• Ensure your major web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome) is up to date.

Get the Guide!  Keep the Guide!

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.

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2014


NEW

WIGGINS AVE N NB AND SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
8th St reduced to one lane through Wiggins Avenue intersection.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR CLOSED BETWEEN DOUGLAS CR (E. LEG) AND DOUGLAS CR (W. LEG)
(Curb Work)
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 11, 12:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM KERR RD TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Primary water main installation)
Two-way traffic will be set in the SB lanes
Start: August 11, 9:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM 51ST ST TO 43RD ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.

OVERNIGHT: CIRCLE DR EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable road markings)
Start: August 11, 7:00 p.m. End: August 12, 7:00 a.m.


ONGOING

KINGSMERE BLVD ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT AND WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG)
(water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed limit reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions are reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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.

For Immediate Release: August 7, 2014
NEW

CIRCLE DR EB LEFT TURN LANE TO AVE C NB CLOSED
(Camera repair)
Start: August 8, 9:00 a.m. End: August 8, 1:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN ST. GEORGE AVE & VERNON AVE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: August 8, 9:30 a.m. End: August 8, 3:30 p.m

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB & SB FROM 51ST ST E TO MOLARO PL
(Road paving)
Start: August 8, 7:00 p.m. End: August 11, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.

KINGSMERE BLVD ALL DIRECTIONS CLOSED AT AND WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG)
(water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 9, 11:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue. Access to local businesses maintained
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August 10, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 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 check 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.

OUTDOOR ADULT FITNESS CIRCUIT NOW OPEN AT RIVER LANDING

River Landing is home to Saskatoon’s first outdoor adult fitness circuit. It is the most beautiful spot along the river for a quick workout.  The circuit is a free, accessible, and spontaneous place to exercise.  The fitness circuit is located at the west end of River Landing, next to Victoria Park.

Sixteen pieces of equipment are available to use for a workout involving cardio, muscle and strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.  Try out the rowing machines, cardio walker, elliptical machines, leg presses, chest presses, lat pull downs, pull up and dip station, multi-bars, agility track, and plyo boxes.  Each machine will have an instruction plaque, showing you how to use the machine.

Now that the fitness circuit has been installed, the unfinished area behind it will be graded, landscaped, and will open by the end of the summer.

River Landing is the jewel of the riverbank, encompassing 36 acres of beautiful green space, public art, lookouts, Persephone Theatre, the future Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market and Ideas Inc., Prairie Fare concession, and the children’s water spray feature.  It is bounded by 19th Street to the North, and runs from 3^rd Avenue to Avenue C, down to the river walk beside the South Saskatchewan River.

 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.

As we enter the last half of a busy construction season, the City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind drivers to slow down when passing construction workers or vehicles even when signage is not present.

“We’ve been hearing reports of better speed compliance in marked work zones this year but, as the Traffic Safety Act regulates, drivers must also slow to 60 km/h when passing any road worker, flag person or construction vehicle with flashing orange lights,” says Angela Gardiner, Director of Transportation. “When workers don’t have to worry about their safety they can better focus on the job, allowing them to complete their work faster and more efficiently."

The Saskatoon Police Service enforces the Traffic Bylaw and the provincial Traffic Safety Act and fines start at $210.  Workers also report violators to Police which has resulted in charges being laid.

“Given the dangers, the Saskatoon Police Service has a zero tolerance approach to enforcing speed limits in work zones and when passing workers,” says Staff Sgt. Tony Nadon. “Our officers have been paying close attention to these areas in an effort to encourage drivers to obey traffic laws.”

Gardiner also wishes to remind drivers of the importance of reducing speed in areas where signage is in place but there are no vehicles or workers present. According to the City’s Traffic Control Manual, speed reduction signs may be set up two kilometers in advance of the work starting on high speed roads; this is to provide drivers with enough time to respond to the conditions at hand.

“We understand the frustration of travelling through a marked work zone when construction may appear halted or complete. However, barriers will stay in place where the road is hazardous to drivers or where pavement or concrete needs to set,” says Gardiner.

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! Find traffic detour information on our website at www.saskatoon.ca/go/traffic. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

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