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City participating in Community Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
June 14, 2023 - 2:30pm
The City is participating in the Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre (SIMFC) Community Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on June 21, between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Victoria Park. The event is family-friendly and open to all.
The City will have its new Community Tipi on display and there will be programming there throughout the day, including tipi raising, tipi teachings, Elder teachings, and several sessions on what went into the making of our new Reconciliation Visual Identity. Adjacent to the tipi, the City will have an Indigenous recruitment kiosk set up.
AGENDA
10:30 a.m. Grand Entry
11 a.m. Welcoming Remarks from Dignitaries including City Mayor
12 p.m. Lunch/Entertainment
2-4 p.m. Cultural Performances, Children's Activities, Elders Tent, City's Community Tipi, Indigenous Vendors
Admission is free but you may wish to bring some money to shop the Indigenous vendor tables! For event updates, join the Facebook Event.
NOTE: The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation that formerly took place on June 21 has been moved to September 30—the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
Green cart program sees more than 3,000 tonnes of organic material diverted
June 14, 2023 - 11:30am
With city-wide Green Cart collection now into a second month, participation in the new waste diversion program is steadily increasing. The rate of carts set out on their scheduled collection day for green carts averaged 66 per cent in May, increasing over the month to 75 per cent in the final week. Black cart set out rates historically average at 77 percent. In the month of May, the City collected 3,123 tonnes of organic waste, more than half the amount received from the entire green cart subscription program in 2022.
The City of Saskatoon is aware of a social media post regarding a fire involving a green cart. The City has not received any reports regarding fires in green carts. Organic materials break down during the composting process and they create heat. However, the heat generated is never great enough to ignite the materials approved for disposal in green carts.
Some materials that are not accepted in the green cart could pose a fire risk of improperly disposed if in the green cart. These include residential fire pit ash and briquettes, cigarettes and butts, hazardous substances, batteries, compressed gases and explosives.
To date, approximately 1.3 per cent (40 tonnes) of green cart collections have needed to be landfilled due to contamination. As a reminder to residents, only BPI-certified compostable bags are accepted. If there are visible contaminants, such as garbage bags, carts will not be collected. Additional effort and expense is required to remove contamination from organic waste and can result in a lower quality finished compost product.
For a full list of accepted materials, visit saskatoon.ca/greencart. If you’re not sure where to dispose of something, ask the Saskatoon Waste Wizard at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard or download the app.
Daily Road Report - June 14, 2023
June 13, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MARQUIS DR E ROAD CLOSED FROM ARTHUR ROSE AVE TO KOCHAR AVE
(Railway track repairs)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 11:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 3RD ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Sewer inspection)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 11:00 a.m.
8TH ST E WB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT EMERSON AVE
(Pole replacement)
Start: June 14, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 3:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SHORT PL TO APPLEBY PL
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO MALOUF RD
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO SPADINA CRES W
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Connection replacement)
Start: June 14, 7:00 p.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO SPADINA CRES W
(Durable pavement markings)
Start: June 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CRAIG ST TO BUTE ST
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 14, 6:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Pavement testing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pavement testing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
HIGHWAY 16 EB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Roadway sealing - Ministry of Highways)
Access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained at all times
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway sealing – Ministry of Highways)
Access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained at all times
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DRIVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST TO AIRPORT DRIVE
(Emergency water main repairs)
Start: June 13, 5:00 p.m. End: Pending
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Replace storm manhole)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Water main break on Circle Drive at 33 Street impacts traffic and water pressure
June 13, 2023 - 11:45am
A water main break Monday afternoon forced the full closure of northbound lanes on Circle Drive between 33rd Street and Airport Drive. Drivers should avoid this area while the repairs are completed or consider taking an alternate route while respecting traffic detours in place.
City crews have begun repairing the water main. We anticipate the water main and roadway repairs to be completed on Wednesday, June 14, and will update on re-opening when more information is available.
Southbound lanes reopened shortly after 7 a.m. this morning, but it will take longer before northbound traffic returns to normal.
Homes and businesses west of Circle Drive and south of Airport Drive may notice lower-than-normal water pressure.
Thank you for your patience and following traffic detour signs for everyone’s safety.
2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Wednesday
June 13, 2023 - 9:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 21st streets starting Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take three days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Marquis Drive closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues on Wednesday
June 13, 2023 - 8:00am
Marquis Drive will be closed between Arthur Rose and Kochar avenues on Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m. for rail crossing work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 16 hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and 5th streets starting Wednesday
June 13, 2023 - 7:00am
Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 3rd and 5th streets starting Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 a.m. for service line replacement work. The intersection at Cumberland Avenue and 3rd Street will remain open during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 12 days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Water main break on Circle Drive at 33rd Street causing lower water pressure and traffic detours – please avoid the area
June 12, 2023 - 7:30pm
A watermain break caused a substantial washout in the road on Circle Drive northbound/eastbound late this afternoon. All northbound/eastbound lanes are closed and traffic is being detoured to the 33rd Street off ramp.
All southbound lanes on Circle Drive are also being re-routed over the 33rd Street overpass and back onto Circle Drive while City crews wash the infrastructure tonight only. This work will be completed by 7 a.m. Tuesday and all southbound lanes will reopen.
City crews are completing the emergency utility locates and will return Tuesday morning to repair the water main. Homes and businesses west of Circle Drive and south of Airport Drive may notice lower than normal water pressure. Airport Industrial and Montgomery Place will not be affected.
The full detour on Circle Drive northbound will remain in place into Tuesday and morning commuters are encouraged to take a different route. We will share more information about the road re-opening once the repair is underway.
Please obey all traffic signs and pay close attention when passing staff for everyone’s safety. Thank you for your patience.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - June 13, 2023
June 12, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
HIGHWAY 16 EB FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Roadway sealing - Ministry of Highways)
Access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained at all times
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 16 WB FROM ZIMMERMAN RD TO CIRCLE DR E
(Roadway sealing – Ministry of Highways)
Access to & from Boychuk Dr will be maintained at all times
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
NIGHTWORK
CIRCLE DR S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CLANCY DR TO SPADINA CRES W
(Durable pavement marking)
Start: June 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 5:00 a.m.
IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CRAIG ST TO BUTE ST
(Bridge washing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 14, 6:00 a.m.
CENTRAL AVE NB & SB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Pavement testing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
MCORMOND DR EB & WB ROTATING SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM WANUSKEWIN RD TO HENRY DAYDAY RD
(Pavement testing)
Start: June 13, 8:00 p.m. End: June 15, 5:00 a.m.
ONGOING
2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Replace storm manhole)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the SB lanes
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 14, 5:00 p.m.
PRESTON AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO MAIN ST
(Roadway paving)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: May 29, 10:00 a.m. End: June 16, 5:00 p.m.
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD AT HORNER CRES
(Building construction)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 5:00 p.m.
CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM ISABELLA ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Service connection replacements)
Start: June 5, 7:00 a.m. End: June 19, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT STENSRUD RD
(Pavement & curb work)
Start: May 15, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 4:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM COLONY ST TO AIRD ST
(Water main work)
Start: May 18, 7:00 a.m. End: June 23, 7:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Two-way traffic will be maintained across Circle Drive North Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
CLARENCE AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Construction)
Start: May 1, 7:00 a.m. End: June 25, 5:00 p.m.
RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM EASTLAKE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Storm sewer installation)
Start: May 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 3, 5:00 p.m.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City participates in Saskatoon Pride Festival
June 12, 2023 - 2:30pm
- Hosting the Pride Flag Raising in Civic Square
- Providing learning opportunities to staff
- Displaying Pride decals on City vehicles
- Participating in the Pride Parade
- Lighting up rainbow: social media, SaskTel Centre, City’s Prairie Wind art installation beside the Remai Modern
As the 2023 Saskatoon Pride Festival (June 9-18) gets underway, the City wishes Pride organizers and participants a fun and successful week of events and learning. The City – as an employer that values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – appreciates the opportunities presented by Pride to promote and embrace inclusivity.
Some of the ways the City of Saskatoon is showcasing its Pride include:
Learn more about the Saskatoon Pride Festival and access a calendar of events at saskatoonpride.ca.