News Releases

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2014


NEW

CIRCLE DR & HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION WB & EB OVERPASSES LANE RESTRICTIONS
(Road paving)
Start: July 24, 6:00 p.m. End: July 25, 6:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 39TH STREET TO 44TH STREET
(Guardrail repairs)
Start: July 25, 9:00 a.m. End: July 25, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES AND NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Access to businesses will be maintained. Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue.
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 5, 6:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Sewer Lining)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 25, 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 westbound lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 30, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 29, 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

CIRCLE DRIVE & HIGHWAY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION LANE RESTRICTIONS
(Road paving)
Start: July 23, 6:00 p.m. End: July 24, 6:00 a.m.

SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED
(Bridge testing)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 11:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 25TH STREET INTERSECTION
(Manhole maintenance)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NB & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED UNDER 108TH ST OVERPASS
(Bridge testing)
Start: July 24, 11:00 a.m. End: July 24, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED NORTH OF 25TH STREET
(Driveway installation)
Start: July 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE SB LANES & NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Access to local businesses will be maintained. All other traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue.
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 5, 6:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Sewer Lining)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 25, 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 westbound lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 30, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 29, 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 23, 2014

Beginning on Thursday, July 24, a vehicle height restriction will be in place at the 2nd Avenue South roundabout at River Landing to allow for construction of the new Remai Art Gallery building.

As part of the art gallery’s design some of the building will overhang the 2nd Avenue South roundabout and will require a vehicle height restriction of 4.42 metres (14 feet-6 inches).

The roundabout will be temporarily closed from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, while crews construct the overhang structure. The road is expected to reopen to height-restricted traffic by Friday, July 25, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Signage is posted on 2nd Avenue and Spadina Crescent to inform drivers of the height restrictions.

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.

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 22, 2014

Residents of Evergreen and Rosewood neighbourhoods should watch for and obey yellow No Parking street sweeping signs at key intersections over the next week, beginning with Evergreen on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 a.m. 

These two neighbourhoods are being swept outside of the accelerated residential street sweeping program because many of the streets are still under development.  On-going construction generates heavy debris that gets tracked through the neighbourhood; and on-street parking and storage are often required throughout the day for materials and contractors. 

The majority of heavy debris will be collected and removed one day before sweeping, making it a two- or three-day process.  Rain or heavy wind may postpone sweeping and new signs will be posted as required.

Yellow No Parking signs will be posted throughout the neighbourhood providing notice of the street sweeping days.  Please remove vehicles by 7:00 a.m. on the posted day so that we can efficiently clean the streets.  Debris removal and sweeping will occur around parked vehicles for this one-time sweeping blitz. 

Due to on-going construction and development within these neighbourhoods, the issue of  mud/debris being tracked onto other roadways will continue, despite our efforts to keep these clean.  Once the neighbourhoods are established, they will become part of the curb-to-curb residential street sweeping each spring.

Find our schedule and more by clicking on Building Better Roads at saskatoon.ca or Street Sweeping.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca. You can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Regular Meeting:

Award of Tender – Hyde Park and Caswell Hill Off-Leash Recreational Areas (p.2)

City Council approved:

* The tender submitted by Wilco Contractors SW Inc., for the construction of the Hyde Park and Caswell Hill Off-Leash Recreational Area projects, at a total estimated cost of $139,280; and

* That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

New Contracts with Cosmopolitan Industries Ltd. (p.2)

City Council Approved:

* That the City of Saskatoon (City) enter into the following Agreements negotiated with Cosmopolitan Industries Ltd. (Cosmo):

  a)  the Winding Down Agreement;

  b)  the Agreement for Sale; and

  c)  the Multi Unit Residential Recycling Agreement.

* That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate contracts and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal;

* That the Multi Unit Recycling Fee for 2016 be reviewed as part of the 2016 Business Plan and Budget deliberations; and

* Approve the report of the General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, as amended, with an Agreement for Sale price of $745,875, instead of $650,000.

2013 Annual Report – Investing in a 21st Century (p.3) 

City Council received:

* That the City of Saskatoon 2013 Annual Report – Investing in a 21st Century City be as information.

2013 Report of Service, Savings, and Sustainability: How the City of Saskatoon is Improving Productivity (p.3)

City Council received:

* That the 2013 Report on Service, Savings, and Sustainability: How the City of Saskatoon is Improving Productivity, as information. 

Street Name Change from Avenue O South to Columbian Place (p.7)

City Council Approved:

* That City Council consider proposed Bylaw No. 9203, A bylaw of The City of Saskatoon to change the name of a certain street in the City of Saskatoon as shown on Plan Nos. F5554,101995667, and 102036642.

* That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the documents required to change the Plans and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute these documents under Corporate Seal. 

Public Hearing:

Proposed Stonebridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment (p.1)

City Council Approved:

* That the proposed amendment to the Stonebridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated July 22, 2014, be approved.

Flag Raising Requests (p.4)

The Arthritis Society – Month of September

Brazilian Canadian Bridge City Cultural Society Inc. – Brazilian Independent Day – September 7, 2014

PROCLAMATIONS:

October 9, 2014 – ‘Family Business Day’: The Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, Saskatoon Chapter

October 12 – 18, 2014 – ‘Poverty Awareness Week’: Saskatoon Anti-Poverty Coalition / Passion for Action Against Homelessness

September 26 to October 3, 2014 – ‘Biotech Week’: Ag-West Bio

September 20, 2014 – “Run for Humanity Day”: Humanity First Canada

September 18, 2014 – Shinerama Day: Saskatoon Business College 

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The City of Saskatoon (City) provides a wealth of opportunities for citizens to participate in and enjoy the benefits of sport, recreation, and park activities. These activities contribute to the high quality of life residents and visitors enjoy; they are also essential to individual and community health.

To sustain and enhance that quality of life, the City is developing a Recreation and Parks Master Plan (Master Plan). The Master Plan will provide an overall framework to guide the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of recreation and parks programs, services, and facilities.

Saskatoon has experienced significant change and growth since 1996, when the current Public Recreation Policy was put in place. As of March 2014, Saskatoon’s population is estimated to be 253,000, up from 194,000 in 1996. Combined with aging recreation infrastructure, changing participation patterns, as well as a shifting social and economic fabric, the City feels it is timely to develop a Master Plan and has hired a consulting team led by RC Strategies and PERC to assist in its development.

The City has identified that consultation with the community is critical to the development of the Master Plan. Community partners, organizations, and residents will be provided with opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas. To gather the thoughts of citizens, a random telephone survey will be held in the fall of 2014.
There will be other opportunities for citizens and community organizations to provide input on the City’s engagement website at www.shapingsaskatoon.ca and through many other channels over the coming weeks and months. 
“Recreation and parks services and programs help improve our overall health, strengthen families, and enhance our entire community,” said Director of Community Development, Lynne Lacroix. “I strongly encourage everyone to provide their input and have their say about the new Master Plan when given the opportunity. Together we can help shape the provision of recreation and parks services in the city for years to come.”

The Master Plan is scheduled for completion in early 2015.  For more information about the Master Plan process, please contact the City at 306-975-2289.

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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For Immediate Release: July 21, 2014
 

Due to a planned service interruption by the City’s internet service provider, the City of Saskatoon’s website, www.saskatoon.ca, will not be available Wednesday July 23, 2014 overnight between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (July 22-23 overnight). While the website will not be affected for the entire duration, access cannot be guaranteed during the planned servicing time.

The service interruption may affect Saskatoon Transit Click & Go service. Transit users can use Phone & Go or Google Transit during the interruption.  

The City will continue to share information with the public, as needed, through Twitter, Facebook and the City blog. As part of our focus on continuous improvement we aim to consistently provide high-quality services to meet the needs of Saskatoon citizens. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this interruption.

For Immediate Release: July 21, 2014

NEW

CIRCLE DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE & SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF
(Paving)
Start: July 21, 7:00 p.m. End: July 22, 6:00 a.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE C S TO AVE D S
(Water line Installation)
Start: July 22, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 6:00 p.m.

MILLAR AVE WB EXIT MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED UNDER WARMAN RD OVERPASS
(Lighting repairs)
Start: July 22, 9:00 a.m. End: July 22, 12:00 p.m.

ONGOING

CENTRAL AVE NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 111TH ST W TO GRAY AVE
(Water main lining)
Traffic will be detoured via Egbert Avenue
Start: July 15, 9:00 a.m. End: August, 5, 6:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Sewer Lining)
Start: July 4, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 25, 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 westbound lanes.
Start: July 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July, 30, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE
(Water main lining)
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July 29, 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.

Just six weeks following the confirmation of project funding, the City is pleased to announce it has embarked on the first of a two-stage procurement process for the North Commuter Parkway and the new Traffic Bridge, both part of the City’s Bridging to Tomorrow initiative.

A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been issued to secure a private sector partner that will design, build, finance, operate and maintain this important project.

“The RFQ stage is crucial as it gives us the information we need to ensure the best teams with the best experience and qualifications move on to the Request For Proposals (RFP) stage, where they'll provide more details like bridge designs and roadway alignments for the projects," says Dan Willems, the City's Bridging to Tomorrow Project Manager. "This procurement process is very comprehensive and will clearly identify the most qualified private sector partner to work with the City on this important project."

The RFQ, which will remain open until September 10, 2014, will lead to a shortlist of up to three proponents who will participate in the RFP process.

A video that provides additional information regarding concepts for the North Commuter Parkway and the Traffic Bridge may be viewed on the City’s YouTube channel at  http://www.youtube.com/user/saskatooncitynews.

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 18, 2014
                                           

IDYLWYLD DRIVE NORTHBOUND NEAR 25TH STREET, JULY 18-21 

Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, Idylwyld Drive northbound curb (outside) lane will be closed just north of 25th Street to accommodate a driveway installation.

The lane is expected to re-open by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21.

IDYLWYLD DRIVE FROM 20TH STREET TO SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE, JULY 19-21

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21, Idylwyld Drive northbound and southbound median (inside) lanes will be closed from 20th Street to the Sid Buckwold Bridge while crews repair the guardrail.

The lanes are expected to re-open by 4:00 p.m. each day.

24TH STREET FROM SPADINA CRESCENT TO 4TH AVENUE, JULY 19

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 21st Street will be closed from Spadina Crescent to 4th Avenue for the Brits by the Bus event.

The road is expected to reopen by 6:00 p.m. the same day.

CLARENCE AVENUE NORTHBOUND OVERPASS OVER CIRCLE DRIVE, JULY 20

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, Clarence Avenue northbound over the Circle Drive overpass will be closed while crews patch pave the road.

Two-way traffic will be set in the southbound lanes. The work is expected to last one day. 

MILLAR AVENUE FROM 51ST STREET TO 56TH STREET, JULY 20

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, Millar Avenue will be closed from 51st Street to 56th Street while crews work on underground utilities.

The work is expected to last one day.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE EASTBOUND CURB LANE, JULY 20

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, the University Bridge eastbound curb (outside) lane will be closed while crews patch pave the road.

Two-way traffic will be set in the westbound lanes. The work is expected to last one day.

PRESTON AVENUE TURN BAYS TO INNOVATION BOULEVARD, JULY 20-26

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, the following road restrictions will be in place while crews pave the turning lanes from Preston Avenue to Innovation Boulevard:

- Preston Avenue southbound right turn lane to Innovation Boulevard will be closed
- Preston Avenue northbound left turn bay to Innovation Boulevard will be closed

The work is expected to last one week.

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 @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.