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Green cart collections & cost not affected: Corman Park Council rejects contractor’s organics composting facility application
April 24, 2023 - 6:30pm
In an 8-1 vote, the Rural Municipality of Corman Park Council declined a discretionary use application from Green Prairie Environmental (GPE). The application was to operate an organics composting facility located next to the GPE landfill that has been operating in the RM for many years.
Following a public procurement process, the City awarded in September 2020 a contract to GPE to provide organics processing services to support the City’s Curbside Organics Program.
The City’s contract with GPE requires a contingency plan in the event that GPE faces any challenges to fully deliver service. This was a pre-condition to moving forward.
Residents should know that any extra cost of the contingency will be carried by GPE and not the City.
The City continues to prepare for the launch of the program next week and collections will not be affected by this RM Council decision. All eligible residences will have their green bins by the end of this week.
Learn more about the City’s Green Cart Program.
Daily Road Report - April 25, 2023
April 24, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LORNE AVE SB LANES CLOSED FROM EXHIBITION GROUNDS RD TO JASPER AVE
(Water service)
Start: April 25, 7:00 a.m. End: April 28, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE D S TO AVE E S
(Water & sewer connection repair)
Start: April 25, 8:00 a.m. End: April 26, 4:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BALMORAL ST TO WINDSOR ST
(Pole replacement)
Start: April 25, 9:00 a.m. End: April 25, 1:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO HAZEN ST
(Pole replacement)
Start: April 25, 9:00 a.m. End: April 25, 1:00 p.m.
33RD ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM AVE G N TO AVE H N
(Valve repairs)
Start: April 25, 9:00 a.m. End: April 25, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LENORE DR TO PRIMROSE DR
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 25, 9:00 a.m. End: April 25, 3:00 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CHURCHILL DR TO ASSINIBOINE DR
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: April 25, 1:00 p.m. End: April 25, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED BETWEEN MARLETTE CRES AND ORBAN WAY
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: May 5, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 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.
The Government of Canada invests in the electrification of Saskatoon’s bus fleet
April 24, 2023 - 11:45am
- The Government of Canada is investing $336,000 for this project, and the City of Saskatoon is contributing $84,000.
- Launched in 2021, the $2.75B Zero Emission Transit Fund offers support to public transit and school bus operators across Canada who are electrifying their fleets.
- The Government of Canada is investing $10 million through the Zero Emission Transit Fund over five years to help transit bus operators to complete planning work and increase their level of readiness to transition to zero emission bus fleets.
- CUTRIC’s mission is to support the commercialization of technologies through industry-led collaborative research, development, demonstration, and integration projects that bring innovative design to Canada’s low-carbon smart mobility ecosystem.
- This project aligns with Saskatoon’s Low Emissions Community Plan, a long-term roadmap for the City to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a joint investment of $420,000 to plan for the electrification of Saskatoon Transit’s bus fleet.
With this funding, Saskatoon Transit will create a five-phase strategy that will review the costs, assess the risks and advantages, and identify the infrastructure and internal resources needed to transition to a low-carbon fleet. This plan will guide the City of Saskatoon’s efforts to meet their goal of electrifying their entire fleet.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
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“The electrification of our transportation sector is one of the most impactful measures we can take to reduce our emissions and build a clean economy. This funding will allow Saskatoon Transit to plan for the successful electrification of their bus fleet, which will provide quieter, cleaner transit options to the city’s residents. Our government will continue working with its partners in Saskatchewan and across the country to build public transit systems Canadians can rely on.”
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
“This important funding will allow Saskatoon to take crucial steps towards modernizing and electrifying our bus fleet. The recent electric bus pilot project showed just some of the possible benefits that can be realized through rapidly evolving technology in the field of transportation. Moving people efficiently and reducing costs while also taking steps to meet targets from our Low Emissions Community Plan will help to ensure a modern and sustainable public transportation system for residents of Saskatoon.”
His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon
“At CUTRIC, we know that sustainability is a continuous journey. We are committed to taking significant strides toward a net zero future, and our collaborative effort with the City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Transit is a testament to that. This project is not just about modernizing fleets; it’s about taking responsibility for the future of our communities and the health and well-being of our citizens. We’re proud to be part of history in Saskatchewan.”
Josipa Petrunić, President & CEO, Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)
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20th Street closed between Avenue E and Avenue D starting Tuesday
April 24, 2023 - 7:00am
20th Street will be closed between Avenue E and Avenue D starting Tuesday, April 25, at 8:00 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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.
Daily Road Report - April 24, 2023
April 21, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 3RD AVE S
(Crane lift)
Start: April 24, 6:30 a.m. End: April 24, 2:30 p.m.
WARMAN RD NB CURBLANE CLOSED FROM PRIMROSE DR TO 51ST ST E
(Streetlight replacements)
Start: April 24, 9:00 a.m. End: April 24, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED BETWEEN MARLETTE CRES AND ORBAN WAY
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: April 21, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 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.
Weekend Road Report - April 22-23, 2023
April 21, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CLARENCE AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 13TH ST E TO 14TH ST E
(Water main repairs)
Start: April 22, 8:00 a.m. End: April 22, 6:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N SB EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: April 23, 6:00 a.m. End: April 23, 9:00 a.m.
51ST ST WB EXIT RAMP CLOSED AT IDYLWYLD DR NB
(Streetlight pole replacement)
Start: April 23, 7:30 a.m. End: April 23, 1:30 p.m.
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED AT 45TH ST E
(Hydrovac)
Start: April 23, 8:00 a.m. End: April 23, 11:00 a.m.
7TH AVE N INTERSECTION CLOSED AT PRINCESS ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 23, 8:00 a.m. End: April 23, 5:00 p.m.
MILLAR AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 57TH ST E TO 56TH ST E
(Hydrovac)
Start: April 23, 11:30 a.m. End: April 23, 2:30 p.m.
ONGOING
BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED BETWEEN MARLETTE CRES AND ORBAN WAY
(Building construction)
Start: April 17, 7:00 a.m. End: April 21, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E WB LANES CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WARMAN RD
(Bridge Rehab)
Two-Way traffic will be maintained across the Bridge. Max Load width is 4.5m
Start: February 28, 6:00 a.m. End: June 10, 7:00 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.
Spring clean-up of park and open space areas starts
April 21, 2023 - 11:00am
- Park clean-up, consisting mainly of litter control and removal of branches and leaves from turf areas and shrub beds.
- Pumping out the spring run-off in low-lying areas in parks and green spaces.
- Sweeping park-front sidewalks and boulevards where grass, trees and/or flowerpots are located. Full-size street sweepers will follow the same path after to collect the debris left behind on the road.
- Grooming of crusher dust trails in naturalized park areas to remove the ruts from run-off and other winter activities will begin once the trails have fully dried.
- Collecting litter and beginning of mowing cycles to over 400 hectares of open space areas along Circle Drive and other major freeways.
- Emptying of garbage receptacles will increase to at least once a week, beginning May 1.
- Put litter in the trash cans provided throughout all parks.
- Pick up after your pet.
- Do not enter large puddles created by spring run-off.
Spring is here, which means City workers are starting to ramp up maintenance activities for the more than 2,000 hectares of park and open spaces in Saskatoon. Seasonal workers start returning mid-April and the park clean-up process will continue until mid-May.
Spring Park maintenance activities include:
How residents can help keep our parks clean and green:
Park Access Permits
Residents are reminded that a Park Access Permit is required to access private property through a City park to complete all work including landscaping, construction, tree removal, renovations and building a deck, fence or pool. Homeowners and contractors can request a permit by completing the online application form at least one week prior to the date required. Visit saskatoon.ca/parkaccess to access the form and more information on park access requirements.
For more information on seasonal park maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/parkmaintenance.
7th Avenue intersection closed at Princess Street on Sunday
April 21, 2023 - 10:00am
The intersection at 7th Avenue and Princess Street will be closed on Sunday, April 23, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this project. This work is expected to take one day to complete, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.
Spadina Crescent closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Monday
April 21, 2023 - 9:00am
Spadina Crescent will be closed between 2nd and 3rd avenues on Monday, April 21, at 6:30 a.m. for roadway work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take eight 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.
Idylwyld Drive southbound exit ramp to Circle Drive closed on Sunday
April 21, 2023 - 8:00am
The Idylwyld Drive southbound exit ramp to Circle Drive will be closed on Sunday, April 23 at 6:00 a.m. for street light pole replacement work. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take three hours to complete, barring unforeseen circumstances or weather delays.
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.