News Releases

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2014


NEW

20TH ST W WB & EB MEDIAN (INISIDE) LANES CLOSED BETWEEN AVE Q & AVE P
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 12:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 26TH ST & QUEEN ST
(Road work)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 24TH ST E & 23RD ST E
(SaskTel manhole work)
Start: August 6, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 2:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 25TH ST W
(Concrete repairs)
Start: August 6, 12:00 p.m. End: August 6, 12:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST TO 51ST ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 6, 7:00 p.m. End: August 7, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

MILLAR AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(CN Rail track removal)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST W
(Installation of driveway)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 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.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 7, 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.

For Immediate Release: August 1, 2014


NEW SUNDAY

MILLAR AVE NB LANES & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 52ND ST & MOLARO PL
(Catch basin repairs)
Start: August 3, 8:00 a.m. End: August 3, 6:00 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST W
(Driveway installation)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 2, 6:00 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 5, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 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.

For Release August 1, 2014
CP 14-144

The City of Saskatoon, in partnership with the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc., and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT), are celebrating the graduation of seven students from the Aboriginal Heavy Equipment Operator and Class 1A License Pre‑employment Training Program.

Students from the program were recognized at a graduation ceremony at Wanuskewin Heritage Park this morning.

The Aboriginal Heavy Equipment Operator and 1A License Pre‑employment Training Program is designed to train men and women to prepare for employment opportunities in the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan labour market. Participants take a variety of classes including: Class 1A (theory and practical); First Aid/CPR; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); Ground Disturbance and Transportation of Dangerous Goods; Confined Space Entry; and, Defensive Driving and Heavy Equipment Operator training where  participants gain first-hand experience operating a variety of heavy equipment. 

“The City is proud to retain and build on the strengths of existing and what we hope will be future partnerships with the Aboriginal community,” says Marno McInnes, City of Saskatoon Director of Human Resources. “This program is an important component of building an inclusive workforce and the Aboriginal community is a very essential part of this goal.”

Upon completion from the pre-employment program, 80% of graduates have secured long-term employment in Saskatchewan; 53% of those were hired by the City of Saskatoon. To date, 37 students have graduated from the program since its inception in 2010.

The City recognizes the hard work and dedication of all 2014 graduates and wishes them well in their future work plans.

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 1, 2014

NEW

MILLAR AVE NB & SB LANES FROM 43RD ST E TO 45TH ST E
(CN Rail track removal)
Start: August 5, 7:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT: MILLAR AVE NB LANES BETWEEN CIRCLE DR E & 43RD ST E
(Road paving)
Start: August 5, 7:00 p.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

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 5, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 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.

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST W
(Driveway installation)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August 2, 6:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM ST GEORGE AVE TO VERNON AVE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: August 1, 9:30 a.m. End: August 1, 3:30 p.m.

ONGOING

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.

PRESTON AVE SB RAMP TO CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Sound wall installation)
Restrictions reset each day
Start: July 31, 8:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Curb And Sidewalk Repair)
Access To Dufferin Ave Maintained
Start: July 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August 1, 6:00 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 5, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 7, 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.

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2014
                                             

The City of Saskatoon’s 2014 Roadway Preservation and Rehabilitation program is now 50% complete.

“Crews have now paved 89 lane kilometres; we plan to resurface 178 lane kilometres this year - the same distance from City Hall almost to Kindersley,” says Chris Hallam, Director of Construction and Design.

Most recently, crews worked around the clock to pave the Circle Drive and Highway 16 cloverleaf intersection as well as Faithfull Avenue and Miners Avenue.

Next week repaving work will begin on Millar Avenue from 43rd Street to Molaro Place, mostly in the evenings. Major intersection and roadway improvements at Airport Drive and 45th Street West will soon get underway and 24 hour paving of Circle Drive southbound from Attridge Drive to College Drive is scheduled to begin late August.

“We have received a lot of positive feedback from the 24 hour and night work this season,” says Hallam. “Less prolonged congestion means less likelihood of frustration and road rage.”

“With the flexibility of night, day and 24 hour work, we are more aware of planning construction to reduce the impact during peak times and ultimately making the streets of Saskatoon a safer place for workers and motorists.”

The City reminds drivers that even if work appears complete and workers are not present, barriers will stay in place where the road is hazardous to drivers or where fresh pavement or concrete needs to set.

Everyone can play a part in assisting workers to build better roads by driving safely, slowing down and respecting work zones.

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.

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2014


NEW

SPADINA CRES E NB LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Crane in operation)
Start: July 31, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 6:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE SB RAMP TO CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED
(Sound wall installation)
Restrictions reset each day
Start: July 31, 8:00 a.m. End: August 1, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 8TH ST W & TAYLOR ST W
(Manhole repairs)
Start: July 31, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 11:30 a.m.

20TH ST W & AVE H INTERSECTION FOUR-WAY STOP
(Change of traffic signal cabinet)
Start: July 31, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 3:30 p.m.

AVE C N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR W TO CYNTHIA ST
(Concrete repair)
Start: July 31, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 1:00 p.m.

25TH ST & 2ND AVE N INTERSECTION MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED
(Concrete repair)
No left turns in any direction
Start: July 31, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 1:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Fringe Festival)
Access to local traffic maintained. Weekends & Holiday Monday restrictions extended from 12:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Start: July 31, 6:00 p.m. End: August, 9, 10:45 p.m.

ONGOING

11TH ST E EB, WB LANES CLOSED FROM DUFFERIN AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Fringe Festival)
Start: July 30, 8:00 a.m. End: August, 9, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Curb And Sidewalk Repair)
Access to Dufferin Ave maintained
Start: July 28, 7:00 a.m. End: August, 1, 6:00 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, 5, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G S TO AVE F S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the WB lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 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.

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre will be closed for its annual maintenance from Monday, August 4 to Monday, September 1, 2014.  All programs will be cancelled during the shutdown.  Regularly scheduled programming will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
 
The Saskatoon Field House; Lakewood, Lawson, and Cosmo Civic Centres; Shaw Centre; and Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track will maintain regular hours during this time.  For hours of operation and drop-in programming information at any of these six facilities, please refer to www.saskatoon.ca/go/dropinonline.
The City of Saskatoon and Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre thank patrons for their cooperation.
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 Release: July 30, 2014
 

Saskatoon Light & Power will continue to install smart-meters in its customers’ homes.

Earlier today, the Provincial Government ordered SaskPower to remove all of its smart meters installed as part of its smart meter program after a number of burning incidents involving the SaskPower meters occurred.

“Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) uses a different brand of smart meter than the ones SaskPower has been ordered to remove,” says Kevin Hudson, Metering and Sustainable Electricity Manager.

“The City-owned power company has been installing AMI meters (smart meters) supplied by Elster Canadian Meter Company since 2008 and we have not heard any reports of problems with the Elster brand meters.”

Over half of the 60,000 SL&P customers already have one of the Elster brand AMI meters, and Saskatoon Light & Power expects to have all its meters replaced by the end of 2017.

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: July 29, 2014
 

Due to a backlog of available units this morning, Saskatoon Transit regretfully had to suspend some of its peak-hour service out of Montgomery Place on Route 22 and the Downtown Direct 1. 

A service alert was issued to notify customers.

As of 9:00 a.m. Saskatoon Transit was back to normal operations.  Transit will continue to monitor its service demands throughout the day and will notify customers of any further anticipated route disruptions.

Saskatoon Transit thanks its customers for their patience as it works to provide uninterrupted service. For more information on schedules call Customer Service at 306-975-3100 or visit Saskatoon.ca and click on “T” for Transit.

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.