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City releases powerful new anti-racism video featuring Saskatchewan athletes
October 10, 2023 - 11:30am
- If you hear something wrong, offensive or hateful: step up, speak up.
- Racism is real and it’s happening all around us every day. But it doesn’t have to be that way—we can change the game.
- It’s up to current generations to change the story and create a legacy of healthy and inclusive societies.
- Be a Bridge to ending racism.
- Together we can ensure no one gets left behind.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, the City of Saskatoon launched a new anti-racism video in partnership with the City of Regina at the Saskatchewan Roughriders home game at Mosaic Stadium.
The video is a collaboration between a number of Saskatchewan sports organizations and athletes including the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Saskatchewan Rattlers Basketball Team, Saskatoon Blades Hockey Team, USask Huskies, Fighting Sioux Lacrosse Team, Standing Buffalo Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association, and athletes Michael Linklater and Carol Lafayette-Boyd.
“Using the powerful influence of athletes, we’re seeking to shed light on racism in a way that’s inspiring, positive, and empowering,” says City of Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark. “We’re hoping this video will inspire people to speak up when they hear something wrong. Racism can only exist if we allow it to.”
“We build bridges of understanding and respect by engaging in open and honest conversations,” says City of Regina Mayor Sandra Masters. “When we speak up against prejudice and discrimination, we can help combat racism and create a more inclusive community for all residents.”
The City of Saskatoon’s 2022-25 Strategic Plan states that it’s a Council priority to advance work that contributes to the elimination of individual and systemic discrimination. In support of this, the City of Saskatoon shares anti-racism messages to raise the collective awareness about the presence of racism and discrimination and to encourage each of us to be a bridge.
Be a Bridge
The video can be accessed here: Be a Bridge to Ending Racism.
Daily Road Report, October 10, 2023
October 6, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
MCORMOND DR SB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD TO FEDORUK DR
(Horizontal boring)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 13, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E NB ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Storm pipe repair)
Start: October 10, 8:00 a.m. End: October 24, 5:00 p.m.
8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE S TO MUNROE AVE S
(Tree trimming)
Start: October 10, 9:00 a.m. End: October 10, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 6:00 a.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 10, 5:00 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
Long Weekend Road Report, October 7-9, 2023
October 6, 2023 - 2:30pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 4TH ST E
(Valve repair)
Start: October 7, 8:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
22ND ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(Community event)
Start: October 7, 9:00 a.m. End: October 7, 2:00 p.m.
QUEEN ST ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH AVE N TO 9TH AVE N
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 12:00 p.m.
8TH ST E WB ROAD CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO CIRCLE DR E
(Water main repair)
Start: October 8, 8:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION DR ROAD CLOSED ALL DIRECTIONS FROM GALT CRT TO 33RD ST W
(Groundwater monitoring)
Various lane closures using a pilot truck.
Start: October 9, 9:00 a.m. End: October 9, 1:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERTA AVE TO MILLAR AVE
(Median restoration)
Start: October 6, 9:00 p.m. End: October 7, 7:00 a.m.
MELVILLE ST INTERSECTION CLOSED AT JASPER AVE
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: August 8, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 22ND ST E
(Infrastructure upgrades)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 8, 5:30 p.m.
BROADWAY AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 8TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: October 15, 4:30 p.m.
ZIMMERMAN RD NB & SB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM MARKET DR TO MEADOWS PKY
(Sidewalk installation)
Start: September 25, 8:00 a.m. End: October 15, 5:00 p.m.
MCORMOND DR SB ROAD CLOSED FROM BRIGHTON CIRCLE TO BRIGHTON COMMON
(Jersey barrier relocation)
Start: October 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 17, 7:00 a.m.
4TH AVE S SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT 19TH ST E
(SL&P manhole repair)
Start: September 18, 7:00 a.m. End: October 20, 5:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 4:00 p.m.
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 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.
22nd Street closed from 1st to 5th avenues on Saturday
October 6, 2023 - 10:00am
22nd Street will be closed between 1st and 5th avenues on Saturday, October 7, starting at 9:00 a.m. for a community event. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the event. Roadways are expected to reopen by 2:00 p.m. 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.
Confederation Drive closed between Galt Crescent and 33rd Street W on Monday
October 6, 2023 - 8:00am
Confederation Drive will be closed between Galt Crescent and 33rd Street W on Monday, October 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. for groundwater monitoring. A pilot truck and detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take four 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.