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Seasonal decorations being taken down on University Bridge on Tuesday
January 17, 2022 - 8:00am
Saskatoon Light & Power will be taking down seasonal decorations on the University Bridge on Tuesday, January 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This will be a moving work zone and will impact traffic in both directions. Road users are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.
While seasonal, festive decorations are being taken down, winter-themed decorative lighting will remain up until March 2022.
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.
Daily Road Report, January 17, 2021
January 14, 2022 - 3:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO JASPER AVE
(Streetlight repairs)
Start: January 17, 9:30 a.m. End: January 17, 12:30 p.m.
ATTRIDGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Transmission line install)
Start: January 17, 10:30 a.m. End: January 17, 1:30 p.m.
PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM INNOVATION BLVD TO RESEARCH DR
(Material unloading)
Start: January 17, 12:00 p.m. End: January 17, 4:00 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.
Weekend Road Report, January 15-16, 2022
January 14, 2022 - 8:45am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets on these dates.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets on these dates.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Fire Department issues tickets, orders to ensure life & fire safety at Lighthouse
January 14, 2022 - 2:00pm
- One fire inspection in April 2021 and four re-inspections since (three in December 2021 and one in January 2022)
- Four Property Maintenance Nuisance Abatement Bylaw inspections (September, November and January)
- 42 Fire Safety Act contraventions pertaining to failing to maintain life safety systems and building systems (i.e. electrical, sprinklers, fire alarm system, lack of records, failing to maintain means of egress, failing to maintain fire separations)
- One Fire Safety Act Order to Remedy related to 42 contraventions
- Two Bylaw Orders to Remedy (one for structural assessment-December; one for various property maintenance issues-January)
- Fire investigation December 10 revealed careless disposal of smoking materials
- 14 tickets related to the 42 Fire Safety Act contraventions (issued December 10 & January 6)
- One ticket related to junk/garbage under the Property Maintenance Nuisance Abatement Bylaw (January)
- Two sinks removed in a bathroom off the dining room, which is currently converted into a temporary shelter area due to COVID-19
- One water heater not working; multiple other water heaters remained fully functional
- A small water and sewer backup in the service room with slight wet staining around the drain
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) has been closely monitoring life and fire safety at the Lighthouse Supported Living Facility. As a result, ongoing inspections dating to April 2021 have revealed a number of deficiencies that must be remedied to make sure work and living conditions at the facility do not deteriorate.
“Our focus at the Lighthouse is community safety,” says Assistant Chief Yvonne Raymer. “We want to ensure all life safety measures are in place so that any concerns or deficiencies can be easily rectified. We don’t want the issues to compound like we have seen elsewhere, so we’re keeping a close eye on the building and staying on top of inspections at the Lighthouse.”
Inspections and results:
There are outstanding issues arising from inspections that remain under investigation.
SFD will not be closing the Lighthouse; inspectors determine the risks in the building are less than the risk posed by displacing occupants. Instead, SFD has issued Orders to Remedy. The Lighthouse has been ordered to fix the hazards by the end of January. If the hazards are not remedied by then, SFD may contract the work, bill the Lighthouse for the repairs and then discuss payment terms.
Following the most recent visit to the Lighthouse on January 4, that inspection identified:
Since the January 4 inspection, the water heater has been fixed. Showers and sinks with hot water remained intact for all other suites and bathrooms. The deficiencies identified by SFD are considered to be minor and can be rectified by a plumber.
“We are not aware of the current financial situation of the Lighthouse, but it is our view that the repairs required to complete the orders are relatively minor,” notes Assistant Chief Raymer. “However, if the Lighthouse requires assistance in completing these repairs, we would invite them to reach out to the Saskatoon Fire Department to discuss their various options.”
Other deficiencies can be fixed by hiring qualified tradespeople or other service contractors that would be able to ensure the Lighthouse is a safe facility for staff and residents.
Daily Road Report - January 14, 2022
January 13, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Bus service to Rush vs Seals
January 13, 2022 - 7:00am
- 5:45 p.m.
- 6:05 p.m.
- 6:25 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:05 p.m.
Direct service from the Special Events Stop (outside the 2nd Avenue Lofts at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rush take on the San Diego Seals at SaskTel Centre on Friday, January 14, is available at the following times:
Post event drop-off is the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted.
Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance! Check out the Transit+ feature that helps make connections that combine Transit with ridehail providers like riide and Uber. Transit does the work so you can travel with ease! Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
To protect the health and safety of residents, customers and employees, masks are required when traveling on Saskatoon Transit and when accessing indoor City-operated facilities and services as an added safety measure to address the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.
City and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities gift agreement proposes world-class basketball facility at River Landing: aimed at TRC Call to Action
January 12, 2022 - 6:40am
The City of Saskatoon, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) and Hoist the Hoops have drafted an agreement that proposes the construction of a world-class outdoor accessible basketball facility in the River Landing area. Under the gift agreement, Jumpstart, with the support of local Canadian Tire Dealers, Dave Deplaedt and Paul Cairns, will provide a gift-in-kind for design and construction of the multi-court facility, with construction potentially to begin in 2022. The details of the updated project will be presented to City Council’s Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services (PDCS) on Monday, January 17, 2022.
“The Hoist the Hoops initiative has done an amazing job to bring to life a vision where youth can play basketball outside with no financial, social or other barriers,” says Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation and Community Development. “With Jumpstart’s support to the project, Saskatoon could soon see a sports facility that serves the community in a unique and important way and will offer other benefits like camps and sporting events.”
Hoist the Hoops is a local initiative spearheaded by Michael Linklater, Marcus Storey and Michael Donauer who saw the need for an outdoor basketball facility to serve as both a sports opportunity and a way to bring community together in Saskatoon’s core neighbourhood.
City Council approved the original concept plan that was presented and agreed to provide other supports to the initiative. Jumpstart then reached out to Hoist the Hoops in the fall of 2021 to see what support they could offer, resulting in the gift-in-kind proposal and a revised concept plan.
“At Jumpstart, we know that sport and play is about more than getting active, it’s about building stronger individuals, and more inclusive and healthier communities,” says Scott Fraser, President, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. “We are proud to work with our local Canadian Tire Dealers, the City of Saskatoon and the Hoist the Hoops initiative to bring this ambitious project to the River Landing community.”
The revised concept plan includes a full-size International Basketball Federation (FIBA) basketball court, two regulation 3-on-3 courts, lights, a shade shelter and up to six basketball standards with backboards, rims and nets.
The concept is rooted in the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #90 “To ensure that national sports policies, programs and initiatives are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples.” Throughout the planning process, a representative from Hoist the Hoops has been in discussions with Elders, Residential School Survivors and community members about the outdoor basketball multi-court facility. These discussions will continue with the community to develop the facility name and other key elements.
About Jumpstart: Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a national charity committed to ensuring kids in need have equal access to sport and recreation. With an extensive, national network of more than 1,000 grantees and 289 local chapters, Jumpstart helps eligible families cover the costs of registration, transportation and equipment, and provides funding to selected organizations for recreational infrastructure and programming. Supported by Canadian Tire Corporation, Jumpstart has provided more than 2.5 million opportunities for Canadian kids to get in the game since 2005. For more information, visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.
Daily Road Report - January 13, 2022
January 12, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
22ND ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 4TH AVE N TO 3RD AVE N
(Traffic pole repair)
Start: January 13, 9:00 a.m. End: January 13, 12:00 p.m.
IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 44TH ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: January 13, 9:00 a.m. End: January 13, 2:00 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.
Daily Road Report - January 12, 2022
January 11, 2022 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Registration and renewal for 2022 Green Cart Program now open
January 10, 2022 - 4:00pm
The City of Saskatoon is now accepting registrations and renewals for the 2022 Green Cart program. The Green Cart Program offers convenient front-street collection of yard and food waste every two weeks from May 2 to November 4, 2022. Current Black Cart (garbage) and Blue Cart (recycling) customers are eligible for this optional subscription program. Residents are encouraged to participate in this program to divert yard and food waste from the landfill and help in the City’s efforts to achieve 70% waste diversion. This will be the final year for the subscription program before the citywide curbside organics program launches in spring 2023.
Registrations and renewals received by the April 30th will receive the $65 Early Bird rate. On May 1, the fee will increase to $85. Residents are encouraged to register early to avoid delays at the beginning of collection season.
New Subscribers are asked to subscribe no later than March 20, 2022 if they wish to have their Green Cart delivered before the collection season begins on May 2.
Previous subscribers are reminded that renewal to the program is not automatic. If they wish to continue Green Cart collection service in 2022, they must renew and pay the seasonal fee. If they do not wish to renew their subscription, they can e-mail greencart@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-2486 to arrange removal of their cart.
Registration and renewal options can be found at saskatoon.ca/greencart.