Service Alerts



WILDLIFE SIGHTING - PORCUPINE SIGHTING AT SUTHERLAND BEACH DOG PARK & CHIEF WHITECAP DOG PARK

July 8, 2022 - 3:03 pm
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Wildlife Sighting
Message for the public:
  • Please exercise caution while using the off-leash area and ensure you have sight and voice command over your dog.
Dog Parks Affected:
Sutherland Beach Dog Park
Chief Whitecap Dog Park

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WILDLIFE SIGHTING – Moose & Coyote sighting at Chief Whitecap Dog Park

March 8, 2022 - 11:14 am
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Wildlife Sighting
Message for the public:
  • Please exercise caution while using the off-leash area and ensure you have sight and voice command over your dog.
Dog Parks Affected:
Chief Whitecap Dog Park
For more Information:
saskatoon.ca/dogparks

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Exercise caution when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that run adjacent to the South Saskatchewan River.

November 30, 2021 - 2:13 pm
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Hazard Areas
Message for the public:
  • During the winter, the ice on the river is unstable. It is never safe to walk on the river’s ice.
For more Information:
saskatoon.ca/watersafety

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NOTICE - Parks staff will be performing small prescribed fires in Donna Birkmaier Park today, Wednesday, November 3, 2021

November 3, 2021 - 11:57 am
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Parks Maintenance
Message for the public:
  • Prescribed fires are part of the City's strategy to conserve the biodiversity of naturalized park areas in Saskatoon. Visitors are asked for their cooperation by avoiding the prescribed fire areas and ensuring dogs are leashed.
Parks Affected:
Donna Birkmaier park
For more Information:
Prescribed Fires

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NOTICE - Parks staff will be performing small prescribed fires in Lakewood Park today, Tuesday, November 2, 2021

November 2, 2021 - 12:10 pm
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Parks Maintenance
Message for the public:
  • Prescribed fires are part of the City's strategy to conserve the biodiversity of naturalized park areas in Saskatoon. Visitors are asked for their cooperation by avoiding the prescribed fire areas and ensuring dogs are leashed.
Parks Affected:
Lakewood Park
For more Information:
Prescribed Fires

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NOTICE - Parks staff will be performing small prescribed fires in Gabriel Dumont Park today, Tuesday, October 19, 2021. This is part of the City's strategy to conserve the biodiversity of naturalized park areas.

October 19, 2021 - 10:23 am
Date Issued:
Reason:
  • Parks Maintenance
Message for the public:
  • Prescribed fires replicate the natural renewal process of grasslands, reduce the risk of wildfire and enhance habitat for wildlife. Park visitors are asked for their cooperation by avoiding the prescribed fire areas and ensuring dogs are leashed.
Parks Affected:
Gabriel Dumont Park
For more Information:
Prescribed Fires

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WILDLIFE SIGHTING - Porcupine at Sutherland Beach Dog Park.

September 23, 2021 - 8:08 am
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Wildlife Sighting
Message for the public:
  • Please exercise caution when visiting the park.
Dog Parks Affected:
Sutherland Beach Dog Park
For more Information:
Wildlife Management

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Tree maintenance begins in City Park South, Varsity View North and Queen Elizabeth neighbourhoods

September 7, 2021 - 9:41 am
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Tree Maintenance
Message for the public:
  • Tree maintenance often requires road restrictions. The City reminds pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to respect work zones and obey all road restrictions and signage.
For more Information:
Tree Maintenance

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Pruning ban for elm trees ends today

September 1, 2021 - 10:13 am
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Seasonal
Message for the public:
  • The province-wide pruning ban for elm trees ends today. Citizens can help prevent the spread of DED by not transporting or storing firewood. If you suspect an elm tree has DED, complete the online form or call Urban Biological Services at 306-975-2890.
For more Information:
Dutch Elm Disease

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Winterization of park irrigation systems begins September 1

August 26, 2021 - 3:35 pm
Date Issued:
Estimated Date of Completion:
Reason:
  • Winterization of 450 irrigation systems in parks and along roadway streetscapes
Message for the public:
  • To ensure public safety, residents are asked to follow all signage at work sites, and to stay clear of all sprinkler heads, compressor units and related winterization equipment in the parks during maintenance.
For more Information:
Park Maintenance

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