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A burning issue: smoking materials and fire risk
April 5, 2022 - 7:00am
- Safely store smoking materials up high, away from children’s reach.
- When smoking, use a deep, heavy ashtray that does not tip over to hold ashes and butts.
- Dispose of smoking materials in a metal, ceramic or glass container with a lid that has water or sand at the bottom.
- Keep disposed smoking materials a safe distance from anything combustible.
- Never discard smoking materials in vegetation, mulch, peat moss, potted plants, leaves, grasses, or other easily combustible materials.
- Douse smoking materials in water or sand to ensure they are safely out.
- Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), otherwise known as vape pens
- Drug paraphernalia
- Lighters and matches
In recent weeks there has been a noticeable increase in fires resulting from the improper or inadequate storage and disposal of smoking materials; this is of immediate concern to the Saskatoon Fire Department.
Residents are reminded to:
Smoking materials include, but are not limited to:
Smoking material fires are preventable fires. A dropped or improperly disposed cigarette can smoulder for hours before bursting into flames or can ignite sooner in windy conditions. Be a responsible smoker and properly put out smoking materials completely and safely, every time.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/smokingmaterials.
Daily Road Report - April 5, 2022
April 4, 2022 - 2:17am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO 26TH ST E
(Hydrovac)
Start: April 5, 8:00 a.m. End: April 6, 4:30 p.m.
22ND ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 4TH AVE N
(Grader hit repairs)
Start: April 5, 9:30 a.m. End: April 5, 12:30 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: April 5, 11:00 a.m. End: April 5, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Connection repair)
Start: April 4, 8:00 a.m. End: April 5, 4:30 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 - April 4, 2022
April 1, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Connection repairs)
Start: April 4, 8:00 a.m. End: April 5, 4:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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 2-3, 2022
April 1, 2022 - 8:31am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
51ST ST E EB LANES CLOSED & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO FAITHFULL AVE
(Hydrant lead repair)
Start: April 2, 8:00 a.m. End: April 2, 6:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Valve repair)
Start: April 2, 8:00 a.m. End: April 2, 6:00 p.m.
CENTRAL AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO KONIHOWSKI RD
(Transmission line upgrade)
Start: April 3, 5:00 a.m. End: April 3, 7:00 a.m.
5TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: April 3, 7:00 a.m. End: April 3, 5:00 p.m.
2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Manhole repair)
Start: April 3, 8:00 a.m. End: April 3, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Early spring street sweeping and pothole repairs underway as streets dry up
April 1, 2022 - 5:42am
While we won’t say a final goodbye to winter and put the plows and sanders away, there’s optimism that spring is here. Early spring street sweeping on high traffic streets and in City business areas is underway.
Daytime temperatures are consistently above freezing and priority streets, such as 22nd Street and 8th Street, are finally drying up, allowing sweepers to start collecting debris left behind after winter.
Sweepers will go around parked vehicles for this early spring clean-up work, which is quicker and collects an estimated ninety percent of the debris and dust. Watch our video about early spring sweeping or visit saskatoon.ca/sweep to learn more.
If daytime temperatures remain above zero, line painting can begin on some major arterials, and then move to the swept priority streets.
Residential street sweeping gets going in early May where the yellow No Parking signs will allow for the curb-to-curb sweep. More information and schedules will be available in the coming weeks.
Major potholes that can cause vehicle damage or injury are being temporarily repaired before hot mix asphalt for permanent repair is in production mid-April. At that time, City and contractor crews will be out in full force along high-traffic priority streets. In May, potholes will be repaired in residential streets once they are swept.
Let us know about potholes on the Report-a-Pothole interactive map at saskatoon.ca/potholes. The potholes reported and repaired have been removed to make the map easier to look at. To report emergency pothole locations, please phone our Customer Care Centre immediately at 306-975-2476.
Please watch for slow-moving road maintenance equipment and workers, obey detour signs, leave plenty of space and only pass when safe for everyone.
Roof Repaired on 137-year-old Marr Residence
April 1, 2022 - 10:00am
The roof of the 137-year-old Marr Residence was replaced after a leak was identified in 2020. City Council approved a plan to use the capital expenditures reserve, grant funding from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation, as well as donations from the public to fund the repairs and build capital for any future maintenance of the building.
“The generous donations and support from the public and the grant from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation were essential to the successful completion of this project,” says Troy LaFreniere, Director of Facilities Management. “The oldest building in Saskatoon on it’s original site, an important heritage site for our community can continue to be maintained for many years to come for residents of Saskatoon and visitors to enjoy.”
The entire roof of the Marr Residence was removed and replaced as well as replacement and repair of rotten wood, soffit and facia. The roof was rebuilt to match the prior structure to maintain the character and heritage of the building. The total cost of the project was $88,689. With the new roof, the building remains in a good state of repair.
“We’re so grateful for the generosity of all those who have donated to the project as the Marr Residence is a piece of history in our City and such an important part of Saskatoon’s story,” says Della Marshall, volunteer board chair for the Marr Residence. “We welcome everyone back to the house.”
Central Avenue closed between 108th and 109th streets starting Monday
April 1, 2022 - 9:00am
Central Avenue will be closed between 108th and 109th streets starting Monday, April 4, at 8:00 a.m. for emergency connection 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 is 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.
Central Avenue closed between Attridge Drive and Konihowski Road on Sunday
April 1, 2022 - 8:00am
Central Avenue will be closed between Attridge Drive and Konihowski Road on Sunday, April 3 at 5:00 a.m. for SaskPower power line upgrades. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two 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 is available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information on SaskPower’s Preston Crossing Power Line Project, visit: saskpower.com/prestoncrossing.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
2nd Avenue closed between 20th and 21st streets on Sunday
April 1, 2022 - 7:00am
2nd Avenue will be closed between 20th and 21st streets on Sunday, April 3, 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 one day 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 is 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 1, 2022
March 31, 2022 - 9:21am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
51ST ST E EB MEDIAN LANE & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM FAITHFULL AVE TO 1ST AVE N
(Hydro vac)
Start: April 1, 7:00 a.m. End: April 1, 11:00 a.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.