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City awarded $25,000 grant to plant trees in Parc Canada

July 21, 2022 - 10:30am

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The City is pleased to have been selected as one of the recipients of the CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up program grant. Sponsored by CN in partnership with Tree Canada, the program invests more than a half a million dollars in community greening projects across Canada.

With the $25,000 CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up grant, the City planted 44 new trees in Parc Canada, a 16 Hectare (40 Acre) green space located in the Confederation Park neighbourhood which has added to an overall improvement of the much-used area.

About Tree Canada:
Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments. Through our programs, research and engagement efforts, we have helped restore tree cover in areas hit by natural disasters, guided communities in managing their urban forests, supported over 700 schoolyard greening projects and organized urban forest conferences. To date, with our community partners and sponsors, we have planted more than 83 million trees. For more information visit treecanada.ca.

About CN:
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN, and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

For more information on CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up, visit Tree Canada’s website at: https://treecanada.ca/greening-communities/cn-ecoconnexions-from-the-ground-up/

4th Avenue closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Friday

July 21, 2022 - 9:00am

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4th Avenue will be closed between 25th and Queen streets starting Friday, July 22, at 7:00 a.m. for water main work. The intersection at 26th Street and 4th Avenue will be closed during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take 14 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.  

Ruth Street closed between Broadway Avenue and Norman Crescent starting Friday

July 21, 2022 - 8:00am

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Ruth Street will be closed between Broadway Avenue and Norman Crescent starting Friday, July 22, at 7:00 a.m. for roadway paving 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. 

Reminder: Some online services will be unavailable on the City’s website starting at 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 22

July 20, 2022 - 10:00am

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This weekend, the City will perform an upgrade to a major IT system starting at 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 22 until midnight, Sunday, July 24. As a result, some online services and or applications on the City’s website saskatoon.ca may not be available over the upgrade timeframe.

What residents can expect during the IT upgrade timeframe:

A blue alert banner will appear on the homepage of the City’s website and affected web pages will show a yellow alert box indicating possible online service disruption.

Several online services will function as read-only or have interrupted service:

  • Utility customers will still be able to view their bill and data but will be unable to connect to their login or set up a new account; meter reads and switching to digital eBill will be unavailable
  • Home-based and Commercial business licenses, Subdivision applications and the building and plumbing permit archival search will be unavailable
  • Electronic Property Tax Search Certificate (EPTSC) will be unavailable
  • User Profile on saskatoon.ca will be unavailable for set-up

The City apologizes for these online service disruptions as we upgrade our technology to serve you better.

Thank you, residents, for your patience while this necessary IT upgrade is carried out.

Visit saskatoon.ca for information on civic services and programs.

Rescheduled: Cumberland Avenue closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Friday

July 21, 2022 - 7:00am

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Cumberland Avenue will be closed between 1st and Taylor streets starting Friday, July 22, at 8:00 a.m. for manhole repair 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. 

Transit Customer Service Centre remains closed until Monday

July 20, 2022 - 9:35am

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Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre will remain closed to walk-in customers until Monday, July 25, due to unforeseen circumstances. The Customer Service Centre info-line (306.975.3100) will continue to be available from 7:00AM – 7:00PM. 

Stay connected with Saskatoon Transit:  

Fare products are available for purchase on mobile devices through either the TGo or Transit app. Fare products are also available at any of Saskatoon Transit’s vendor locations. 

Daily Road Report - July 21, 2022

July 20, 2022 - 3:00pm

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*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

ATTRIDGE DR SHOULDER LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Construction)
Start: July 21, 8:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:00 p.m.

20TH ST W VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES FROM AVE H S TO AVE G S
(Environmental water monitoring)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: July 22, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CENTRAL AVE TO MCORMOND DR
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 21, 7:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 20, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.

VERNON AVE ROAD CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.

LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N WORK ADJACENT TO NB ROADWAY FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES SPEED REDUCED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CENTRE LANES & EB/WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD   
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m. 

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.

Daily Road Report - July 20, 2022

July 19, 2022 - 3:00pm

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*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

RUTH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO MELROSE AVE
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.

VERNON AVE ROAD CLOSED AT BUTE ST
(Water main work)
Start: July 20, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 4:30 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT MCKERCHER DR
(Sewer inspection)
Start: July 20, 8:00 a.m. End: July 20, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB LANES SPEED REDUCED FROM 14TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: July 20, 9:00 a.m. End: July 20, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 20, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 5:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR E
(Durable pavement marking installation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 20, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Bridge deck rehabilitation)
Start: July 19, 7:00 p.m. End: July 21, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MORGAN AVE TO SOMMERFELD AVE
(Ramp replacement)
Start: July 13, 7:00 a.m. End: July 20, 4:30 p.m.

LENORE DR EB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM RUSSELL RD TO REDBERRY RD
(Concrete work)
Start: July 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 21, 5:30 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT WARMAN RD
(Intersection improvements)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM MILLAR AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Concrete replacement)
Start: July 12, 8:00 p.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB LANES SPEED REDUCED FROM COLLEGE DR TO 108TH ST W
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: July 18, 8:00 a.m. End: July 22, 5:00 p.m.

DUNDONALD AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST W TO CAEN ST
(Drainage improvements)
Start: June 28, 7:00 a.m. End: July 25, 4:30 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR EB CENTRE LANES & EB/WB CURB LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Deck repair)
Start: July 14, 8:00 p.m. End: July 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD   
(New road construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m. 

RUTH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT CAIRNS AVE
(Water main replacement)
Start: June 29, 7:00 a.m. End: August 22, 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.

Saskatoon Fire Department cautions summer water safety

July 19, 2022 - 1:30pm

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The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) urges the public to be extra cautious and always be aware of surroundings if the South Saskatchewan River is part of a summer fun activity. 

“Hot weather like we have right now makes people look for fun ways to cool off and get out on the river,” says Deputy Chief Rob Hogan.  “There are many things that we can do safely, but there are some that folks shouldn’t do because it puts them and others at great risk.” 

On the weekend, SFD crews assisted three individuals to safety in two separate incidents after they found themselves stranded in the river near Poplar Bluff south of city limits. 

Bylaw No. 4433 prohibits swimming in the South Saskatchewan River within city limits. Areas along the river outside of city limits are popular cool-down spots in the summer. Deputy Chief Hogan says response times to water rescue calls outside of the city can be affected by many factors. 

“The Saskatoon Fire Department’s priority is to attend to calls for emergency services within city limits, and so the Mutual Aid service that we provide to areas outside of the city in the RM of Corman Park can be impacted if our crews are already busy with fire or emergency calls inside the city,” Hogan says. “We want all residents to be mindful of this when making the decision to venture near, in, or on the water, and have a back-up plan if our crews can’t get to you immediately. 

“Evaluate the weather and water conditions from the shore before you venture out and inform others of your plans and route. You should keep your cell phone as charged as possible, refrain from alcohol which affects judgement, have a personal floatation device, and take a whistle and flashlight to call out and notify of your location.” 

If you are in distress in the river: 

  • Stay calm. 

  • Keep your head above the water. 

  • Remove any heavy or bulky clothing items. 

  • Don’t fight the current; move with the current as you work your way to the riverbank. 
     

If you witness someone in distress in the river: 

  • Call 911 immediately to report the incident, noting details about the individual, time, and situation. 

  • Keep track of recognizable landmarks around the area where the individual was first seen in distress in the water. 

  • Coach the individual from the riverbank or shore edge with the above noted tips for water self-rescue. 
     

For additional information, visit saskatoon.ca/watersafety. 

Rescheduled: 51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound closed on Wednesday evening

July 19, 2022 - 8:00am

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The 51st Street westbound exit ramp to Idylwyld Drive northbound will be closed on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. for durable pavement marking installation work. There will be various Idylwyld Drive northbound curb lane closures between 51st Street and Marquis Drive during this project. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around this work. This project is expected to take 10 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.